Canberra 09 May 2025
GOING: S(5)
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THOROUGHBRED PARK FUNCTION CENTRE HANDICAP 1300m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 4.08) |
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Expecting Taxonomy to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. CATONAHOTINROOF (5) has been racing well in tougher company, beaten 3.5L when setting the pace on a Heavy track at Newcastle most recently. This is an easier assignment today and she maps for a great run. Best form rates highly and she can notch up her maiden win. FACEOFF (3) disappointed on the Kenso last start in a tough race, but he was in good form prior. Alysha Collett rides with the tongue tie going on for the first time. Draw is a niggle, but has the figures to suggest he can get the job done. MALBORK CASTLE (1) has trialled well coming into this and he gets McDougall and the winkers on today. Can sit closer and play a role. Have to think TAXONOMY (7) is better than she showed on debut and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Catonahotinroof can shed the maiden tag.
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MALBORK CASTLE
RICHARD LITT 3YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG R Litt, Naki (Mgr: A J Jones), Trash & Sons (Mgr: I Hamilton), 10 Amigos 35 (Mgr: D J Patterson), A Hiscock, Mrs D E Patterson, M J Anderson, J A Anderson, T McCoy, Mrs D McCoy & Mrs D J Lees Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw December 6 over 1600m, soft track; a head behind Scarli Japali with 55kg at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw October 11 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Noble One carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
1 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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THE STARS ALIGN
TARA & PHILIPPE VIGOUROUX 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A M Haining, D T Ristuccia, D A Renouf, Mrs J Marsh, A J Marsh & A B Lyons First starter by Star Turn out of Craigmoor Star. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these. |
7 WINONA COSTIN |
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FACEOFF
BRYCE HEYS 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG G K Lawler, G R Lawler, M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, F A Caccavari, K J Williams, S J Conroy, Ms F Schio, P B Barber, Mrs L Barber, D W Stafford, G E Roddy, C Carrington, J Canning, M K Harvey, Mrs K Rix, P J Townsend, L M Townsend, A Dyer & G Rix Last start ran last of 7 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Maori Chief with 57kg at $41. The race before that ran last in a small field at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Extreme Diva carrying 58.5kg at $14. Willing to give him another chance. |
9 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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AEROSTERN BRO
JARROD AUSTIN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J M Austin, B R Austin, J B Critchley, P J Dooley, Miss C J Kibble, Mrs P Kibble, R Kibble, Mrs M Kibble, B Kilpatrick, Mrs C E Kirby, R H Kirby, D Kiriczenko, I Lister & Dr N Wu Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Joyrider with 58.5kg at $41. Needs to improve sharply to threaten. |
4 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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CATONAHOTINROOF
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds (A&B Cummings), Dorrington Farm (R J Crabtree) & Cummings Foundation Members (A J Cummings) Going well. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 7 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1250m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Mignonette carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th in a small field at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Reducio carrying 56.5kg at $6. Can improve again. Ready to open her account. |
3 ANDREW ADKINS |
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MISS BUGATTI
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Mrs R M Finemore, Mrs O N Finemore, Ms S Finemore, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs Y Zhang, Miss L A Christie, Boeara, Dr C Hodge, Ms D M Pegum, Mrs C A Richards, Mrs S J Scott, Ms D J Sullivan, Mrs K A Angelos, Mrs M Cook, Mrs L V Eassey, Ms S D Cooke, Miss N M Miller, Mrs J L O'Hare & Mrs I O'Shea Three-year-old filly making debut by Grunt out of Motown Lil. Purchased for AUD $ 220,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Fourth over 1050m in a Randwick trial on April 14 then followed up with a sixth at Randwick in a 1045m trial on April 24. Worth considering. |
9 C LEVER |
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TAXONOMY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), D M Badger, DC Harris, J R Carter, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), S D Murray, G Tew, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), D A Holden, Mrs H M Baker, D J Ricketts, M P Bottcher, L Seminara, M A Wolens, Ms J E Mors, Miss S Stone & W Freedman At debut, didn't do much in the run home; second last of 8 at Canterbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1250m, 10 len behind Mia Ballerina carrying 56.5kg at $10. Ready to find winning form. |
2 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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CELESTIAL BREEZE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Aspen Lass (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), D A Gunther, C Freeman, J Valentic, E Ciccone, E Fuller, Miss S K Hewson, J W & J W Racing (Mgr: J A Webb), Ms D M Jensen, D MacKenzie, S Tedder, G C Marriott, Ms D Merkel, R Diienno, S Lydiate, G Swift & J L Pollock Second-up. First start ran last of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn on November 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lady Savannah carrying 57.5kg at $17. Returned from break ran last of 8 at Wyong Super F&M Mdn on April 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Night Sky with 56kg at $17. Rates highly and should do much better. |
8 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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CAPITAL BABE
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Mihalyka), Boeara Holdings, Webtech Racing, Dr F Carnovale, Redbank North Pty Ltd, L & J Saville, L Pearmain, C Pearmain, R & J Wise, P Macbeth, J Macbeth, B May, M Ford, R Brinckley, N Brinckley, L Boag, J & D Temesvary, M Callaughan, A Lepelaar & P Stanton Third race start. First start got back early 4th in a small field at this track Mdn on November 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Invincible Madison with 55kg at $9. Returned from break 6th of 10 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Power Smash carrying 55kg at $31. Looks up against it here and prefer others. |
6 SHAUN GUYMER |
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JUSTWATCHHER
TODD SMART 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG B J McAlister, T R Smart, Shedlife (Mgr: M G Gafa), Baker St (Mgr: D Baker), D J Spratt, Mrs A Healy, B T Healy, A Clancy, A J Carolan, B O'Keefe, S O'Keefe, G Panoutsopoulos, R Allan, W A Pollack, T Young, Mrs J Young, Ms J J Wickerson, S D Clothier, F Marando & P G Netting At debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at Wagga 2yo Hcp on April 13 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Deekaygeebee with 54kg at $9. Sure to play a major role. |
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PRINCESSA
BECKY BYRNE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs T Sergi Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Cowra Ctry Mdn on March 10 over 1375m, 15 len behind Turn Left carrying 56kg at $101. Second-up second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Mdn on April 12 over 1200m, 13 len behind Party It Down with 52.5kg at $101. Others appeal more. |
5 CAITLIN SINCLAIR |
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