Wellington   31 Mar 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

FEDERAL HOTEL SUPER MAIDEN SHOWCASE PLATE 1400m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

No recognised leader engaged but Harry Tudor has the pace to work to the front. IMAREALAMERICAN (4) not far away in his two runs back and desperate for the 1400m now. Chipped away late in the soft going when fourth over 1262m at Taree. Maps well and expect to see him race closer to the tempo here. Tough to beat. SWEET AS A KISS (12) comes up from Victoria and now in the Garry Lunn yard. Was a month between runs when seventh over 1200m at Ballarat. Best figures are good enough to win this. HARRY TUDOR (2) finished in the minor money at his last four runs and has his hoof on the till. Can sit off the tempo from the gate and charge late. WOLF CLUB (3) comes here in peak form third up and due for a change of luck. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,12,2,3.
1 99507 GREAT SOUTHERNLAND
KYLIE KENNEDY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
W B Harper
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Coonamble Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tainui with 59kg at $31. Before that second last of 11 at Dubbo Mdn on March 7 over 1100m, 8 len behind Miss Clamorosa with 53kg at $31. Prefer to see him back in form.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
White, Aqua Stars, Aqua Sleeves With White stars And Cap
2 2x323 HARRY TUDOR
BRETT ROBB
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G J O'Mally & Mrs M O'Mally
Racing well. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Dubbo Super Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Tulipwood carrying 59kg at $3.10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Dubbo Super Mdn on February 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Take The Chance with 60kg at $4.40. Went close last time. Shapes as a key runner.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash, Red Cap
3 x5x42 WOLF CLUB
MACK GRIFFITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Griffith, P N Rees, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, J J Brown, G A Constable, Mrs A Griffith & Lets GEO (Mgr: S W Boatwright)
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on February 23 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Pattera with 58.5kg at $1.65. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Coonamble Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tainui with 59kg at $4.20. Fitter now and making headway. Holds serious claims.
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AARON BULLOCK
Red With Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves And Black Cap
4 22x44 IMAREALAMERICAN
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Roman Racing (Mgr: A Carusi), Mrs K L Lees, A P Agius & Mrs S L Livaja
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Wyong Prov 2&3yo Mdn on February 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Phyxius carrying 57kg at $11. Last start 4th of 9 at Taree Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1262m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bonjour Madame with 58.5kg at $2.50. Improving gelding who finds his race.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Yellow Sleeves And Royal Blue Cap
5 4225x JOLLY GOOD FELLOW
DEAN MIRFIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs G L Muollo, Miss N A Muollo, Miss S A Muollo, Mrs A Giuffre, Mrs F Hadjiparaskeva, Mrs L Cicconti & Mrs J K Afflick
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1550m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Amusing carrying 57kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Warwick Farm Mdn October 16 over 1400m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Iceman with 55kg at $5.50. Big class drop today, goes close.
11
BRAITH NOCK
White And Gold Vertical Halves, Black Sleeves, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
6 33497 BOLD BENDER
CONNIE GREIG
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss C Greig
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Coonamble Super Mdnsw on March 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Tiye carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Dubbo Super Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1300m, 9 len behind Tulipwood with 55kg at $31. Looking to others.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
7 7727x DEVILS DAUGHTER
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms M Cave & A M Macrae
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1900m, soft track; 6 len behind Tastula carrying 55kg at $5. First up last campaign third of 14 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Hellaine carrying 57kg at $14. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Green, White Sleeves, Orange Armbands And Cap
8 x6740 DONELEGANCE
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C J Lundholm, Ms A M Brackenridge, F R Williams, Mrs H J Pringle, J S Isaacs, Fox Hat Racing (Mgr: D J Miller), M P Mckenna, W G Sambrook, AJ Firth, A B Schier, W J Green, B J Robins, C T Mcaneney, D E Thompson, J A Russo, K R Waterford, L Henderson, M B Heaney & S M Davey
Most recently ran last of 10 at Coonamble Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tainui carrying 57kg at $31. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Warren Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ultra Deep carrying 57kg at $3.10. Not on that form.
2
KODY NESTOR
Purple, Grey Seams, White Diamond, Grey Seams Sleeves And Cap
9 537x8 WINNING REIGN
MICHAEL LUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W W Lunn
Safely held at the picnics first up and needs to show very good improvement to play a factor in this. Prefer to see.
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EMMA LY
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 53 LITTLE GIRL
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs P L Crosby & R R Crosby
Raced two times to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 7 at Scone Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Eclair Vitality with 56.5kg at $12. Second-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Bathurst Mdn on March 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cosmic Treasure with 57.5kg at $6. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Yellow, Pink Diamond Sash, Pink Seams On Sleeves And Cap
11 0647 SENSESATIONAL STAR
DARREN HYDE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs R Tatham
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Shiffany carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 10 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Crown And Anchor carrying 53kg at $7.50. Hard to have.
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D DILLON
Black, White Diagonal Stars, Black Cap, White Star
12 62757 SWEET AS A KISS
GARRY LUNN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole)
Most recently 7th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Altermatum with 57kg at $91. The start before that 5th of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Fratineeze with 57kg at $6.50. Major player in this line up.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Red Cap
13 6x767 DIVINE BELLE
GARRY LUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W W Lunn
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on February 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Pattera carrying 54.5kg at $11. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Cowra Ctry Mdn on March 10 over 1375m, 10 len behind Turn Left with 55kg at $5. Prefer to see her back in form.
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ZOE HUNT
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Red Cap
14 08x95 AUSSIE REBEL
GAVIN GROTH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G P Groth & Mrs R Groth
Third-up today. First-up got back early 9th of 12 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Marine Girl carrying 59kg at $41. Last start 5th of 12 at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Shutter carrying 59kg at $21. Might find this a bit too tough.
4
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
15 40x97 PLUNKETSTOWN
BRETT ROBB
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr K J Doyle
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on February 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pattera carrying 55kg at $41. Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Dubbo Mdn on March 7 over 1100m, 6 len behind Miss Clamorosa with 57.5kg at $71. Not showing enough.
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Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap