Canberra   03 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

THOROUGHBRED PARK EVENT CENTRE HANDICAP 2000m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 4.26)  

Moderate pace with Big Time Charlie rolling to the lead and setting the tempo. TAYTAY BAY (2) progressed nicely last time, finishing just one length from the winner in a decent contest over 1600m at Albury. He's ready for the step up to the middle distance, and Boudvillain replaces the apprentice. Maps well and can go one better. BOTTAS (8) found a couple too good over this trip on the same day in a CL2. Impressed winning a CL1 over a mile at Wagga prior and draws inside today. Worth another chance. DOC MARCH (3) deserved his win this track/trip in a CL1 and then dropped back to 1500m in a CL3 at Albury and missed the frame. This suits much better, and the 3kg claim brings him into it. PARTY IT DOWN (7) has weight relief and will run the trip right out. She's well in the mix as well. KING EDWARD (1) has some gear changes and switches back from a staying tip. Deserves consideration on his middle-distance effort at Goulburn two back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Taytay Bay appeals most.
1 45118 KING EDWARD
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P H Lewis
Most recently second last of 9 at Albury Bm66 on March 20 over 2400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Lightning Flash with 59kg at $6.50. The start before that settled well back; scored a big 3 len win at Goulburn Bm58 March 10 over 2140m in soft going defeating Big Time Charlie carrying 60kg at $6.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
6
NICK HEYWOOD
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
2 x6582 TAYTAY BAY
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G Evers, R Mangeruca, D G Brockman, KC Jones, B W Heffernan, G B Heffernan, L J Weston, Ms M D Dowling, K P Baker, G K Levette, Mrs P Levette, C J Dawson, Miss J Kruk, G Morley, Mrs K Morley, J J Bonasera, D M King, M Miller & Mrs L E Jones
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Albury Bm58 on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Brazil carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Before that ran last of 8 at this track Bm75 on March 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Samurai carrying 55kg at $14. Rates highly and can go on with it.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
3 12215 DOC MARCH
GARY COLVIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb
At the latest run got back early 5th of 9 at Albury Ctry Cl3 on March 20 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind New Pharoah carrying 56kg at $14. The race before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track Cl1-Sw February 6 over 2000m defeating Stormzino carrying 59kg at $4. Rates highly and rates among the leading chances.
10
DEON LE ROUX
Royal Blue, Black Vees, Armbands And Cap
4 44x85 JUSTIFIABLY
DARRELL BURNET
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (D Watt), A Parish, Mrs T Parish, E Fuller, Simon's Legacy (C Sheehan), A Mitchell, J Naumovski, R McKay, I Middleton, D Wilton, A Webster, S Loane, S Duggan, EST P Bray, Fitch Racing (B Fitch), G Lang, Dynamic No 139 (D Watt) & H O W D Racing (K De Kroo)
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at Corowa Cl2 on March 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Under The Hat with 57.5kg at $19. Last start 5th of 13 at this track Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Awesome Artist carrying 62kg at $11. Tested again.
8
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
5 x9667 MR TADASHI
DOUG GORREL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Dickson, D J Gorrel & R Hamilton
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at this track Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Awesome Artist with 61.5kg at $26. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1700m, slow going 8 len behind Take The Chance with 60.5kg at $10. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
9
BILLY OWEN
Old Gold, Purple Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
6 41782 BRUNDEE TOM
THERESA BATEUP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R T Russell & Mrs T L Russell
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Albury Cl1-Sw on March 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hells Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $20. The start before that 8th of 13 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on February 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bottas carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
White, Black And Hot Pink Splotches, Hot Pink Cap, White Peak
7 31742 PARTY IT DOWN
PAUL FACOORY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
B J Facoory, P Isles, Ms S Isles, Mrs K Duffy, Mrs B Evans, Miss W A Facoory, P A Radford & N D Lester
Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Awesome Artist carrying 59kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at Goulburn Bm58 on February 27 over 2120m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tabor carrying 58kg at $4.60. Not far away last time. One of the hopes.
7
DAMON BUDLER
Purple, Gold And Red Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
8 x7513 BOTTAS
CRAIG WIDDISON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P M Duryea, M Woodier, B Doody, R Boyd, A T Cronin, V Bottas, Miss R K Pearce, Ms M Duryea, Ms B M Duryea, Ms G Taylor, S Kershaw, M Kershaw, Mrs L Kershaw, M R Dickins & Mrs N Kershaw
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Albury Cl1-Sw on March 19 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hells Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that won by a nose at Wagga Cl1-Sw February 28 over 1600m defeating Riverbend Unicorn with 55kg at $9.50. Strong chance to bounce.
1
SHAUN GUYMER
Light Blue, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
9 74520 BIG TIME CHARLIE
LUKE PEPPER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B M Foster, G Beckett & P J Beckett
At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Awesome Artist with 56.5kg at $16. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 10 over 2140m, on a slow track; 3 len behind King Edward with 55kg at $7. Others rate better.
4
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
10 8x044 CINEPHILE
GARRY KIRKUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown
Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at this track Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Awesome Artist carrying 55.5kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fire And Gemstone with 55kg at $31. Prefer to see him back in form.
2
BROCK RYAN
Cerise, White Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Cerise Fleur De Lys's