Taree 31 Jan 2025
GOING: S(5)
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LUNAR YEAR OF THE SNAKE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Tosmian is the likely leader at a keen tempo. TAKE A BREAK (11) has been handy enough in running but failed to finish off in his two runs this prep, both over 1200m at Port Macquarie. Gets a few gear changes and drops a massive 7kgs after the claim. Can turn things around. TOSMIAN (3) was easy in betting but ran boldly to finish runner-up on debut over this distance at Port Macquarie four weeks ago. Tricky gate but with natural improvement she comes right into calculations. CLEVER ILLUSION (4) returns from a 110-day break and has transferred to the Peter Cheers barn. Best Victorian figures stack up so he is one to keep an eye on in the betting. FULL REGALIA (8) made a decent return from a long spell last start and can build on that performance with 4gs less under today's scale. KUSHOMA (10) has been about the mark this prep but finding it hard to break through. A better draw and blinkers back on may turn things around. SUGGESTED PLAY: Interesting race - leaning to Take A Break.
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SUPERERO
JEFF KEHOE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs Z K Kehoe, S Kehoe & D J Kehoe First starter by Grunt out of Daenerys AUD $ 700 (Inglis 2024 OCTOBER (Early) Online Sale) purchase. Third December 9 at Tuncurry at his only trial. Any positive move in betting must be respected. |
8 AARON BULLOCK |
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SPEEDY PETE
JOEL WILKES 4YO 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 Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 6th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 2 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Royal Radiance carrying 58.5kg at $12. Expecting a bit more this time in work. |
5 SHAE WILKES |
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TOSMIAN
KRIS LEES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs K Lovett & Miss S M Parkinson At debut, 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on January 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Launch Sequence with 57kg at $11. Likely improver who makes plenty of appeal. |
9 A GIBBONS |
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CLEVER ILLUSION
PETER CHEERS 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Seymour 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jammin Jimmy with 59.5kg at $16. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Bendigo 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Elena Montero with 58kg at $9.50. Market watch first-up for a new stable. |
2 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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EDDIE'S CHARM
D RILEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms C Riley, R D Riley, Mrs D C Riley, Mrs S J Michael, B Michael, M P Bready, K J Murray, L O J Franks & J Riley First starter. Four-year-old mare by Rubick out of Emaan purchased for AUD $ 2,750 (Inglis 2022 MARCH (Late) Online Sale). At the most recent trial finished fifth at Muswellbrook over 1000m. Likely to need this run. |
7 BEN LOOKER |
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SHAROHA
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Aroha Cat (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), P Wosomo, F Hussein, Tang Racing (Mgr: N Orfanidis), R J Cameron, K Hong, A Page, N Bauer, Mare Racing (Mgr: M Wynd), Mrs L Garus, W Garus, W Miller, L Blitsas, C Ralphs, Ms A Sergienko, J Walsh & L M Orchard Resuming from a lengthy break for a new stable. Only one run when 7th of 10 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Kalimna Views carrying 56kg at $9. SCRATCHED. |
8 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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CHIVALRIC
TONY BALL 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C J FULLER & A N Mainey Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Bowraville Mdn-Sw November 25 2023 over 1370m, soft track; 5 len behind Failed To Mention with 56kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw June 16 2023 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Barclaps carrying 59kg at $41. SCRATCHED. |
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FULL REGALIA
MS K OWEN 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K M Owen, R D Johnston & W W Wright Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after a year tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rebelious Red carrying 59kg at $15. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Tuncurry Mdn on January 20 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Awesome Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $26. Cannot be disregarded after that promising return. |
4 MADELINE OWEN |
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KITTY JINKS
J M AUSTIN 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG J B Critchley Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1080m, 19 len behind Sir Maurice with 57kg at $101. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Canberra Acton Mdn July 10 over 1080m, 9 len behind Angel In The Wind carrying 57kg at $17. Others make more appeal. |
6 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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KUSHOMA
TRENT POTTS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J R Mathie, T R Potts, B D Mcandrew, D McAndrew, C S Potts, M B Lawther & Builders Mowers Bakers (Mgr: C S Potts) Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Rebel One with 56kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on January 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Launch Sequence with 54.5kg at $10. Must be considered with the blinkers back on. |
3 LEANNE BOYD |
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TAKE A BREAK
TONY BALL 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, J C Haisell, R W C Mills, Ms J A Mills, D R Mills & Scattered Racing (Mgr: J Hawkins) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on December 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Whispering Muriel with 51.5kg at $12. Second-up 6th of 13 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rebel One carrying 58kg at $3.40. Ready to find peak form now. |
1 COURTNEY FERRIS |
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