Moruya   23 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

BATEMANS BAY BETTA MAIDEN HANDICAP 1010m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Bosco and Shes Xee should set a strong clip. BOSCO (1) led them up at the Sapphire Coast fresh but couldn't hold on, tiring late to be beaten 1.5L. That run holds him in good stead however as he'll be fitter now and the winkers go on. Loses Heywood, but he maps to be prominent once again and he can shed the maiden tag. LINDOS (14) has shown good signs at the trials and finds a very winnable race on debut. She trialled behind a handy 2YO most recently and showed good speed in the process. Can make her presence felt on debut. LOPE DE FORTUNE (2) pulled up with a slight issue following a disappointing run on debut at Kembla. She'll be better for the run and she comes back to country level. Can turn in an improved effort. SHES XEE (5) was solid on debut at Gundagai and can improve on that effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bosco gets the nod.
1 966x3 BOSCO
ROB POTTER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Groves & Mrs S Groves
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Nefradite carrying 59kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Graceful Ellen with 59kg at $7. Strong effort first-up and profiles nicely with the winkers on now.
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DAMON BUDLER
Royal Blue, Pale Blue And White Stripes, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
2 8 LOPE DE FORTUNE
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, T A Noble & P J Richards
At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn on January 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind At Her Mercy with 59kg at $15. Fitter and can improve.
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CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
3 25x57 ALL SAINTS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
S J Dickerson
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn on January 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind At Her Mercy carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Gosford Prov Mdn on July 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Exotique with 59kg at $5. Good run fresh and looks well placed to improve.
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BROCK RYAN
Dark Blue, Apricot Diamonds, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 09x DID DUBAI ME EUROS
MICHAEL GATTY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K M Hansch, Mrs J M Miles & R J Miles
He is resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1080m, 11 len behind Miss Indi with 57kg at $151. On debut ran last of 12 at Canberra Acton Mdn May 23 over 1080m, 16 len behind Indefensible with 56kg at $61. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.
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DEEP SHANKER
Yellow, Black Hoops, Black Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Black And Yellow Quartered Cap
5 4 SHES XEE
HAYLEE DAY
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 58.0KG
K P Hay, T Briggs, Mrs L Campbell & A G Worboys
Jumped at long odds at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Gundagai Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Romanticism carrying 57.5kg at $26. Can play a leading role.
4
SHAUN GUYMER
Red, Navy Blue Diamond Band And Armbands, Navy Blue Cap
6 0235x AIRFIELD
NATALIE JARVIS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), T J Cassidy, K J Cassidy, D A Lowes, C K Brailsford, K G Eisenhuth, P Lowes & Dr E Goodwin
Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw September 2 over 1100m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Kool Kade carrying 56.5kg at $10. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Narrandera Mdn-Sw June 14 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Hillbily Kynection with 54.5kg at $11. Expect a forward showing on resumption.
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White With Red Stars, White Sleeves And Cap
7 ICONIC REWARD
JAYDEN MINEHAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
B P Connell, Mrs S A Connell & R B Russell
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Prized Icon out of Hermosa Reward. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 920m at Moruya October 3. Favouring others until she proves herself.
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R BENSLEY
Yellow And Green Halves, Red Kangaroo, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow And Green Quartered Cap
8 5826 MRS FLANDERS
KERRY PARKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Moss), Picko (Mgr: C Pickford), Carney Racing (Mgr: A J Carney), D Lo Surdo, P McNamara, R Armstrong, M J Hastie, Mrs C Richards, P King, B Kohlenberg, C Mumberson, Sturt Marion Veterans, P Ritchie, Oceans 3 (Mgr: D Nickolai), N Porter & Z Ritchie
Most recently 6th of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Exfortythree carrying 52.5kg at $7. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Seven Days with 52.5kg at $26. Drops to country grade today and she can make her presence felt.
3
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
9 3x783 REVEILLON
MICHAEL GATTY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J Gatty, K Gatty, Ms M T Victory, S P Gillespie & Dr M P Curtis
Dual acceptor. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 5 over 1010m, 3 len behind Shezain with 55.5kg at $11. The start before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 11 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Blue Monday carrying 57kg at $18. Better effort last start and she won't be far away.
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AMY MCLUCAS
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves
10 830x5 MOGO ROCK
MARK GEE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
A G Hartnell & Dr N J Hartnell
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 5 over 1010m, 6 len behind Shezain with 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn on March 2 over 1010m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pleasurize with 56.5kg at $13. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Yellow, White Braces, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 780x8 OCEANSIDE
GARY CROSSLEY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
M Lilliebridge
Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 8 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kwirky Smile with 59kg at $201. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Terang Mdn-Hwgt on February 28 over 1850m, 17 len behind Digari with 69kg at $12. Will struggle to be competitive here, even with the in-form Dale Cole riding.
8
DALE COLE
Black, White Crossed Sashes, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 070x7 SECRET ROMANCE
MATTHEW WOOD
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M B Wood
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 5 over 1010m, 11 len behind Shezain carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn on June 8 over 1212m, slow going 11 len behind Butterfly Style with 53kg at $201. Don't see that trend changing here.
2
ZAC WADICK
Oxford Blue, Old Gold Stars, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 8x09x MENACING KAISER
MATTHEW J STEPHENS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Stephens
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Mdn July 21 over 1020m, soft track; 10 len behind Spice Baby carrying 53.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1010m, soft track; 10 len behind Sir Franklin carrying 59kg at $101. Marginal chance.
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A LAYT
Hot Pink And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Hot Pink Cap
14 LINDOS
THERESA BATEUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Miss L P Allum, D Hainsworth, M Harman, S A Harman, Mrs J L Harman, A Locantro, R Musolino, Mrs M Nelovska, RJF Racing (Mgr: A Roydhouse), D J Smith, Ms M Toogood, Ms S P Toogood, W A Wilkins, T J Wilson, A Zapantis, G N Houldsworth & W A Sewell
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Anders out of Linky Dink. Purchased for AUD $ 11,000 (Inglis 2024 HTBA Yearling Sale). Was second in a Kembla Grange barrier trial over 800m January 6. Can make a statement on debut.
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AMY MCLUCAS
Royal Blue, White Cross, Striped Sleeves
15 x080x STORMY WOO
PAUL FACOORY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
T J Boyce, C Caputo, S A Rowe, B Cain, D D Filicietti, M B Stein, G A Lamont & T Bassett
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1000m, 14 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 56.5kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Corowa Ctry Mdn March 8 over 1300m, 20 len behind After The One carrying 55kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
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ELLEN HENNESSY
Purple, Gold And Red Checked Sleeves, Black Cap