Port Macquarie   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

CAROMA INDUSTRIES MAIDEN HANDICAP 1512m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: +5m Entire.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Double Or Quits and Mars Rover pressing forward with Smokey Saint not far away. Another mediocre maiden. SAINT CAYETANO (2) has only raced five times and has more upside than most. Not far away his last couple, both over slightly shorter trips in better company. Well in after Worsnop's claim and this looks his big chance. MARS ROVER (7) opened up a big gap mid-race then kept trying when headed to go under by less than four lengths over 1600m at Gosford last time. Big class drop today and should be prominent for a long way. COUNTERPART (3) went to the front in a change of tactics then battled on okay to finish fourth here at this trip recently. Should give backers a sight again. EVERYREADY BUNNY (5) needed the run at Taree recently when fresh from a thirty-day let-up. Placed at his only try over this distance so must be considered. Market watch on YOUKILIS (1) first-up from two years on the sidelines. SUGGESTED PLAY: Saint Cayetano on top.
1 67x YOUKILIS
GREG MIDDLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G L Middleton, Miss M A Crook, Mrs M Crook & Mrs A J Middleton
Resuming. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; seventh of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw July 1 2023 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kadall with 56.5kg at $41. On debut second last of 7 at Wyong Mdn-Sw June 15 2023 over 1350m, soft track; 8 len behind Lysander with 56.5kg at $7. Market watch advised.
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L P ROLLS
Dark Blue, White Stripes, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 67964 SAINT CAYETANO
GLEN MILLIGAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, Ms M M Kelly, Pine Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs B I O'donnell), P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr: Dr P D Braude) & C J Swadling
Most recently 4th of 7 at Taree Mdn on June 30 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Shackamaxon carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on June 13 over 1450m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Down The Kooka carrying 56kg at $61. Terrific chance to return to form.
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TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Gold Sleeves
3 x6074 COUNTERPART
STEPHEN FARLEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
C A Martin, A Farley, A L Ison, R J Poot, R R Bell, Ms K A Southwell, C Baresic, P Baresic, D S Brown, J Aldous, T Anastasi, B T Percy, D T Annesley, A Jackson, G J Egan, Ms R Jackson & J W Thew
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rock The Machine carrying 59kg at $91. Before that ran last of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 15 over 1208m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Star Prediction with 53.5kg at $61. Glimpse of form last time and can go on with it.
4
MIKAYLA WEIR
Maroon And White Checks
4 809 DOUBLE OR QUITS
NICK MITCHELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss K Collins, S P Edwards, D Bugeja & I C McKinnon
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1460m, 7 len behind Playful Puzzle carrying 55kg at $91. Before that second last of 11 at Taree Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Heart Of Platinum with 54.5kg at $101. Requires significant improvement.
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GLENN CAHILL
Pink, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves, Pink Chevrons, White Cap
5 63467 EVERYREADY BUNNY
PHILLIP ATKINS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J Daley, Miss S K Daley, N A Atwell & Ms L J Perrington
Most recently 7th of 13 at Taree Cl1-Sw on June 30 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Charleroi with 55kg at $101. The race before that ran last in a small field at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gloryess with 59kg at $12. Capable of sharp improvement.
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KACIE ADAMS
White, Purple Band
6 x0544 KERMAWI
PETER GRAHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
E P Leicht & Mrs G J Leicht
Most recently 4th in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1206m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tickle Me Pink with 57kg at $31. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 15 over 1208m, slow going 4 len behind Star Prediction carrying 55.5kg at $101. Hard to make a strong case.
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P GRAHAM
Green, White Light Bulb, Red Chevrons And Sleeves, Red And Green Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
7 4x055 MARS ROVER
STEVE HODGE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
J S Morris, Mrs F M Morris, C Davies, Miss J Miller, Mrs J L Davies, C F Miller, Mrs C L Miller, D J Tonks, Hepa Cach Racing, S J Hodge, Ms J R Schott, Mrs F J Marshall, Ms L Goodchild, G Chapman, T J Rich, D D Drinkwater & B M Marshall
Last start 5th of 7 at Gosford Prov Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Justice Please carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that second last in a small field at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gloryess carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Cherry ripe now and looks a winning chance.
5
BEN LOOKER
Pale Blue, Black Sleeves, White Cap
8 299x9 MISS AURORA
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms T L Schmidt
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1015m, slow going 7 len behind Beebee carrying 54kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Theo Five carrying 55kg at $4. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
1
LEANNE BOYD
Hot Pink, Black CSR Logo, Black Seams And Pom Pom
9 x5947 SAVANNA GOLDEN BOY
DANIEL ROBINSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
D L Blumberg, Mrs D A Paterson, G J Harvison, Ms K West, Mrs J A Finlay, J Finlay, D P Robinson, D S Paterson & Mrs T L Franey
Most recently 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn on June 17 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Malbork Castle with 53.5kg at $81. Before that 4th of 7 at Tamworth Bm50 on May 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Tycoon Lad with 56kg at $11. Happy to take him on today.
15
SERG LISNYY
Royal Blue, White Star And Sleeves, Stars Cap, White Pom Pom
10 46x70 SMOKEY SAINT
NEIL GODBOLT
2YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
N Godbolt, R R Baker & Mrs M M Godbolt
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at this track Mdn on June 24 over 1006m, slow going 5 len behind Mirai San carrying 55kg at $26. Second-up second last of 11 at Grafton 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1015m, slow going 9 len behind Exoflow with 57kg at $101. Prefer to see him back in form.
7
J GRISEDALE
Yellow, Red Hoops, Dark Blue Cap
11 9x075 IMMORTELLE
ROCKY SIMONETTA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K E Gibson & Mrs K J Gibson
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 7 at Taree Mdn on June 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Shackamaxon carrying 55.5kg at $26. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 53.5kg at $51. Others preferred.
2
R SPOKES
Red, Blue Sash, Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
12 86x07 CAPTAIN ATTITUDE
COLT PROSSER
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms F Turner
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on June 9 over 1630m, slow going 10 len behind Moana Kohala carrying 55kg at $151. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, slow going 6 len behind Rock The Machine with 57.5kg at $151. Cannot enthuse.
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LIAM BLANCH
Cerise, Purple Diamonds Sleeves, Halved Cap
13 49688 STAR LACY
ANNETTE LEE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
T J Higgins & A M Lee
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, slow going 7 len behind Rock The Machine carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Taree Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Heart Of Platinum carrying 53kg at $71. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
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LEANNE BOYD
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 0x868 ADVENTURE ON
DAVID MATTS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J O'Neill & Mrs R A Kennedy-O'Neill
Most recently ran last of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1515m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Causeways carrying 58kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, in the wet; 9 len behind Dark Stratum with 57kg at $91. Not keen on her chances.
7
Black, Cerise Circle, Sleeves And Cap
15 06890 SMART ATTACK
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
R W Sharpe & Mrs M E De Gonneville
Most recently 12th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1720m, 6 len behind Straight Through with 59kg at $201. The start before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, slow going 7 len behind Rock The Machine carrying 59kg at $151. Likely to go around at long odds again.
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Apricot, Black Braces, Striped Sleeves and Cap