Port Macquarie 23 Jan 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THE KOVE CAF PANTHERS COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Moderate tempo expected with Toke likely to find the front over Intelligencer and Dirty Does It. VELKA (5) lightly raced gelding who resumed with a fast finishing third over 1000m at Taree. Looks to have come back in good order and can go on with it here. DIRTY DOES IT (8) tongue-tie goes on from the good gate and has a distinct fitness edge over the bulk of these. Closed late in a fast run contest when fourth over 1000m at this track. Well placed today and Luke Rolls keeps the ride. TOKE (13) even performance first-up from the lengthy break when fourth over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Finds an easier race with weight relief. Keep safe. INTELLIGENCER (11) warmed up late at her first run back with a solid fourth over 1000m at Taree. Winkers go on and can get off the mark this time in. SUGGESTED PLAY: Velka can shed his Maiden status from the inside gate.
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BON BATAN
GRANT PROSSER 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M Crook Was as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 10 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Sobek carrying 59kg at $71. Not keen on his chances. |
5 R SPOKES |
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SPEEDY PETE
JOEL WILKES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W T Wilkes, S W Cable, J Bicknell, S Bicknell, T J Betts, J D Cable, J Craig, P Domjen, J Layton, D Martin, S G Martin, R Mcguane-Wood, K Szeremeta, M J Titlow & C G Wall Racing second-up today. Freshened for 46 days. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Tuncurry Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Mess Around with 59kg at $4.80. At only start last preparation 4th of 9 at Taree Mdn on January 31 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Full Regalia carrying 56kg at $7.50. Won't be far away with a repeat of his latest performance. |
3 A GIBBONS |
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MORPETH
TODD HOWLETT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M J Callinan, Foxwit (Mgr: N Callinan), S Grant, Ms M L Cromarty & J V Murphy Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Saxon Warrior out of Woodbine Miss. At the most recent trial finished ninth at Gosford over 1000m. Prefer to see. |
3 WILL PRICE |
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ZO FRILLING
NIKKI POLLOCK 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Ms L Pollock, J Pollock & Mrs P J Polito Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Canberra Mdn-Sw September 5 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Yes I Win carrying 57kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track Mdn March 11 over 1006m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Don't Tell Jack with 56.5kg at $21. Talented mare primed with the good trial win, respect. |
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VELKA
TODD HOWLETT 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG T S Howlett, Jarjad Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), A Penot, J Rouanet & M P Demets Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 8 at Taree Ctry Mdn on January 2 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Agent Max carrying 56.5kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1206m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Tickle Me Pink carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
1 BEN LOOKER |
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BLUE DANE
DARREN TREACY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S P Hepburn & D Treacy Last start ran last in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Calypso Rocket carrying 57kg at $21. Before that 6th of 10 at Taree Ctry Mdn on December 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Royal Exile with 52.5kg at $51. Near her top but drawn out for this, each way. |
11 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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COOL TURN
JEREMY SYLVESTER 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss S K Hewson, W J Murray, N Jackson, Mrs L Jackson & J A Sylvester Most recently 6th of 10 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sobek with 57kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Nomomeikushi with 57kg at $31. Others look stronger. |
7 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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DIRTY DOES IT
ROBERT AGNEW 3YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG R J Agnew, N T Penfold, That's How We Roll (Mgr: N T Penfold), D P Peisley, M Hale & Murray Cod Thoroughbred (Mgr: N T Penfold) Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on January 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Exceed Me carrying 56kg at $5.50. Before that second last in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1150m, slow going 6 len behind Heroic Deed with 57.5kg at $9.50. Hard to beat from the good barrier. |
2 L P ROLLS |
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DROPLETS
JAN BOWEN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, Ms J Buttenshaw, D C Morrison, T Standen, M Mulligan & R W Standen Second-up. First start second last of 10 at Scone Mdn on June 23 over 900m, slow going 13 len behind Herman Said carrying 55.5kg at $101. Returned from break 7th of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on January 13 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Difensivo carrying 55.5kg at $201. Will need to improve sharply to be any chance. |
10 DEON LE ROUX |
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HYBRID
MS C REID 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Miss C J Reid Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 5th of 8 at this track Mdn on January 6 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Exceed Me with 55.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 1262m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Highland Mirage with 57kg at $81. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
8 JEFF KEHOE |
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INTELLIGENCER
DONNA GRISEDALE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms J K Cole, P Cowan, DJC Francis, B L Holt, ETE Intelligencer (Mgr: Ms L M Burnett), Miss T Bismark, Mrs M Lindemann, R Lindemann & S Richter Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sobek carrying 55.5kg at $19. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Casino Mdn on August 18 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Glam carrying 55.5kg at $26. Strips fitter and the winkers go on. |
4 J GRISEDALE |
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LAKE OF FIRE
ROCKY SIMONETTA 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG K E Gibson & Mrs K J Gibson Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Ultimate Reign with 57kg at $15. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Grafton Mdn-Sw June 9 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Vice Regis carrying 57kg at $41. May need the run. |
9 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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TOKE
JAN BOWEN 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, R W Standen, Ms J Buttenshaw, M Mulligan & T Standen Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on January 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Difensivo with 57.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Muswellbrook 2yo Mdn on July 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Leading Impact with 56kg at $91. Solid return and gets his chance. |
6 JENNY DUGGAN |
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TOO HARD TO FIND
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms S McGuren, Waitek Syndicate (Mgr: T J Tilse), Mrs J M Denny, Mrs L Thompson, Mrs C McGuren, N A Falls, Mrs M falls, Mrs M L Nelson, Mrs H Maguire, P J Nelson, T J Falls, P S O'Brien, C T Pearce & J Moran Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Inverell Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1050m, 10 len behind Beyond The Sky carrying 55.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Grafton Big Maiden on July 17 over 1175m, 9 len behind Master Artist carrying 55kg at $201. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
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ZOUS APOLLO
PAUL SNOWDEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG D J Blanch, Mrs B J Blanch, B Shepherdson, W Dean, Mrs R Donohoe, M Vallance, Mrs L Vallance, H M Vallance, Ms L J Vallance, H Chalmers, D G Liebeck, S Blanch, Ms T Magill, R Usback, M Blanch, M Blanch & A Blanch Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1108m, 5.5 len behind I'm Opinionated carrying 57.5kg at $11. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Armidale Super Mdn on November 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bullant with 56kg at $19. Improver from an inside gate. |
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