Canberra   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

ACT AIR & ELECTRICAL HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: +4m 1000m-380m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.42)  

Strong tempo with Apache Deel, All Astern and Vainstream going forward ahead of Twin Seas and Single Beat. ALL ASTERN (3) led them up last start at Wagga in a stronger race and couldn't hold on, beaten 2.6L. This is a much easier race though and she has enough early speed to offset the sticky gate. Can get back to winning ways. BEAU ROCK (5) disappointed two back before a strong effort in this grade at Moruya most recently, beaten 1.8L. Needs a touch of luck from the draw, but has the figures to be right in the thick of the action. SINGLE BEAT (4) disappointed two back and was worse again last start at Queanbeyan, but this looks to shape much better. Back onto a bigger track now with an inside barrier and she can be a big improver. VAINSTREAM (1) just missed a fortnight ago at Queanbeyan and the winner of that race has won since. Can go one better this time. OUR RED PLANET (2) is next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: All Astern can get the job done.
1 86842 VAINSTREAM
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
M A Vallender
Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1000m, nose behind Anthracia with 60.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Orange Bm58 on March 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Triple Tempo with 57kg at $18. Impressed last start. Should be thereabouts.
3
GLENN CAHILL
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
2 87457 OUR RED PLANET
JOHN NISBET
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms J L Blewitt, J A Nisbet, T Crampton, M G Crampton, G C Martin, C Chapman, L A Macwilliam, P Simpson, M J Hilder & P J Kirkland
At the latest run from last on the turn second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Anthracia carrying 60kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm55 on April 2 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind La Signora Dane with 59.5kg at $10. Hard to beat on his best form.
6
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Navy, White Star, Pink Sleeves With Navy Stars And Pink Cap
3 45x45 ALL ASTERN
NICK OLIVE
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
N J Olive, W P Bolin, J Farrelly, P Fitzsimmons & L D Joyce
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Cowra Bm58 on March 10 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Walk Up Start carrying 58kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Daze Off carrying 58kg at $7. Big chance.
7
KODY NESTOR
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
4 45168 SINGLE BEAT
NORM GARDNER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, R A C Keene, Mrs S M Cannon, M J Cannon, S E Balzary, K J K Burke, Ms J M Baxter, G J Mattingly, I J Walker, C Patterson, Mrs K M Patterson & E D Codd
Last start 8th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Crucial Witness with 58kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Adventure Seeker carrying 55kg at $7.50. Won't be far away.
1
SINEAD PEEBLES
Dark Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 05104 BEAU ROCK
GRATZ VELLA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Vella & Ms C Vella
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Moruya Bm50 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Diamond Ridge carrying 60.5kg at $10. Before that ran last of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Crucial Witness carrying 57kg at $11. Tough to beat if near his best.
8
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Orange, Grey Stripes
6 34x86 APACHE DEEL
DARRYL ROLFE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C Ratanasomboon & G R Inskip
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 on April 4 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Ischyros with 56kg at $61. Last start second last of 7 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Jacob Joe carrying 60kg at $81. Fitter but prefer to see again.
2
BILLY OWEN
Black And White Checks
7 10x97 KHALEEJ
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe, B W Rolfe & W F Bridges
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at this track Bm55 on April 2 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind La Signora Dane with 58kg at $61. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Jacob Joe with 60kg at $31. Looks safely held.
4
M HEAGNEY
Yellow, Blue Horseshoe, Armbands And Quartered Cap
8 7589x TWIN SEAS
GEORGE HOY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G T Hoy, E G Hoy & I P Whitty
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Cowra Bm58 January 19 over 950m, 6 len behind Helluva Teen carrying 56kg at $81. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Gilgandra Bm50 August 3 over 800m, soft track; 5 len behind Smart 'N' Ritzy with 59.5kg at $17. Must be included.
5
NYSSA BURRELLS
White, Red Horseshoes And Armbands