Wangaratta 23 Aug 2025
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Sign Effects Maiden Plate 1300m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.42) |
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They look to roll along early with Darth Invader and Back Of The Boat leading the charge. DARTH INVADER (3) looks to have found the perfect race to register what has been an elusive first win. Ran well most time in the debut prep and has put together back-to-back third placings in races that probably had a little bit more depth than this race this time in. The only niggle is the wide gate but has a Group 1 rider above to hopefully offset that. HERE COMES WOZZA (4) ran a plucky race on speed last time out when he had good market support and any push in the betting this time around would be another good lead. VOUCHERS (12) is the lone debutant and hinted at the most recent jumpout, when second, that he's got the talent to play a role here. The edge he could have over some of the other key players is a good gate. FROSTED BLAZE (11) was disappointing on debut when well-supported, which was on account of some slick jumpouts so it might be worth giving him another chance. THE THIRD WISH (10) might have turned the corner after a good run last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Darth Invader to win.
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AVENEL SPROUT
BEN BRISBOURNE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W B Brisbourne Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Narrandera Mdn on August 16 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Platinum Executive carrying 58kg at $3.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Corowa Mdn on July 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Killimicat with 56kg at $3.30. Has ability and can bounce back. |
1 ALICE KENNEDY |
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| 2 | 67454 |
BACK OF THE BOAT
JESSICA PATEMAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S A Barton, J Wilson, C Overton, S Overton, M Tsang & C Hosie At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Mallee Gold carrying 69.5kg at $5.10. Before that 5th of 14 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 11 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Victory Queen carrying 53kg at $6.50. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests. |
7 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 3 | 84x33 |
DARTH INVADER
SHANE NICHOLS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), B J Vinar, K J Midolo, A Sakorafas, S Tezla, S J Tezla, S G Andrews, L T Ho, G Larizza, M Rees, J F Tezla, N Murray, D L Henwood, Mrs S F Wishart, A Dickens, A D Reader, Miss C Williams, L Wrigley, F Gentile & Donalds Racing Invader (Mgr: T Hughes) Third-up today. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind Bingi with 59.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Tears Are Flowing with 59.5kg at $5.50. All set to open his account. |
10 DANIEL MOOR |
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| 4 | x5443 |
HERE COMES WOZZA
GWENDA JOHNSTONE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs G M Johnstone, Mrs D L Meech, J W Meech, Ms M D'augello, A D'augello, T Murphy, W P O'Brien, R D McIver, R D Stone & M Johnstone Form hard to fault. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 59.5kg at $6. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1412m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ollandia Beach with 59.5kg at $3.20. Expected to feature. |
8 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 5 | 328x0 |
JAPPALOUIS
BEN BRISBOURNE 8YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ms C K Ward & W R Beale Second run back. First-up after four years ran last of 10 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Bonnie Murringo with 56kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on December 20 2021 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind So Country carrying 56kg at $51. Can't recommend. |
13 LACHLAN KING |
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| 6 | 65488 |
LORD FOX
ANDREW DALE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Kalyan Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs P Howard), T Colosimo, M C Horsfall, A Mackinnon, G Carra, D A Gunther, A J Caddy, A Clorley, G Fernandez & M K W Holmberg Dual acceptor. Last start 8th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 2100m, 13 len behind Triple Oh with 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 8th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1500m, 8 len behind The Printer carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. SCRATCHED. |
17 R J HURDLE |
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| 7 | 346x5 |
HIGHLY INTRIGUED
SAAB HASAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S Hasan, Shanzohelu (Mgr: A P Murphy), G P Heffernan, D Rabah, R P Fraser, P M Appleby, D K Woodsford, B Unwin, S R Jeary, Ms C Hamilton, B Neville, Workshop (Mgr: J Hughes), Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher), P J Unwin, J Hughes, M Drew, R Imbriano, J Hughes, S Appleby & T Ryan Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Gold Medallist with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1321m, 5 len behind Anchor Down with 57.5kg at $151. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
9 J KEATING |
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| 8 | 002x |
KANOBBA
JARROD ROBINSON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG G S Lyons Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Riverina Lightning with 55kg at $15. On debut ran last of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw March 29 over 1300m, 8 len behind King Alla carrying 57.5kg at $31. Nice recent jumpout winner, so can improve. |
4 SARAH FIELD |
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LAUREL BAY
KELVIN SOUTHEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P J Browne, P D Browne & P Browne At debut, 4th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Stellar Madame with 57.5kg at $5.50. Promising four-year-old mare who is the leading contender. |
3 WILL GORDON |
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| 10 | 67752 |
THE THIRD WISH
DAVID O'PREY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG C J Lamb, Mrs L R Sewell, Mrs P M Dinsdale, J F Dinsdale, N Vo, A L Mitchell, G Taylor, Mrs V Taylor, C English, Mrs V Pascoe, M H McIntyre, C W McIntyre, G McIntyre, P H Thompson, W A Bonnici, Mrs S Clemens, A G Nicholls, DJ O'Prey & Mrs Y Mitchell Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bonnie Murringo carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 13 at Albury Mdn on July 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mr Breakdance carrying 54kg at $8. Not far away last time. Don't underestimate. |
6 C J PARISH |
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FROSTED BLAZE
MATT LAURIE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG D R Brideoake, P Green, A C Sinclair, Mrs J Sinclair, D G Egan & Mrs L J Egan At debut, 6th of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1110m, slow going 7 len behind Semelle Rouge carrying 57kg at $5.50. Expected to do far better this time. Has more talent than the debut indicated, so give another chance. |
11 J NOONAN |
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VOUCHERS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG R L Roulston, G T Ryan, Werrett Bloodstock (N J Werrett), Madden Bloodstock (C Madden), Ms C Y Li, Musk Creek Farm (D Kobritz), Rifa Mustang (Ms Y Hu), T C Eddy, R I Goldbloom, D J Corrigan, Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (K Leung), P T Heinz, Irish Racing (J Cantillon) & M J Player Gelding by Grunt making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on August 8. Debutant worth watching with the blinkers added. |
5 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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SUMALUV
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG S Sass, Ms K Cochrane, I J Cochrane, J R Bishop, Mrs F A Bishop & K J Payne Jumped at long odds at debut, 9th of 14 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1210m, slow going 5.5 len behind Best Of The Best with 56kg at $41. Better for that experience, top chance. |
2 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 14 | 75 |
TALLINGAS INDIROSE
MATTHEW HAHNE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mrs J Adamo & G Adamo Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind With Strength carrying 53kg at $41. SCRATCHED. |
16 MILOS BUNJEVAC |
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ROYCROFTS COURAGE
LIBBY HAWORTH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T Kennett, Mrs S Kennett & Mrs E L Haworth Was at very long odds at debut, 10th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Home Zone carrying 57.5kg at $151. SCRATCHED. |
9 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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CHAMP'S QUEEN
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG J T Jones, Mrs R Jones, J F Moloney, C J Barclay, AJB Perkins, M Johnson & J F Wilson At debut, 8th of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1110m, slow going 9 len behind Semelle Rouge with 57.5kg at $18. SCRATCHED. |
11 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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| 17 | 0x8 |
PALTROW
MICHAEL JONES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J B Kelly Second-up. First start second last of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1300m, 7 len behind Handsome Devil with 59.5kg at $51. Returned from break 8th of 12 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Tears Are Flowing with 59.5kg at $101. SCRATCHED. |
11 R J HURDLE |
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| 18 | 07x59 |
BUSH BATTLE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J O'Connor, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, I M Tyack, D J Power, Janije Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Gray), C Smith, T C Eddy, W Johnson, Miss B F Power, A R Roughan, J G Krueger, Mrs T M Krueger & G Krueger Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1100m, 9 len behind Olatunde carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on March 12 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Conscience carrying 57.5kg at $101. SCRATCHED. |
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| 19 | 998x |
BORN SURVIVOR
BRIAN MCGRATH 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, S J O'Rourke, R J Wilson, Mayford Park 4 (Mgr: B P Maya), Ms J Impey, M Morath, P Hehir, L Guzzardi & M L Hill Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw February 15 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Mail Order with 59kg at $21. On debut ninth of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Cavalla Veloce with 58kg at $41. Might be better off following this run. |
12 WILL PRICE |
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| 20 | 9x970 |
SHARP RETORT
SIMON ZAHRA 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), J Docherty, M Livingston, R Axiak, S Barry, Wannaberich Racing (Mgr: M A Bushe), S Gatt, V E Nebauer, Sparky Racing (Mgr: R J Pearse), C Zigomanis, B Fritsch, J L Harmes, J P Scully, Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), Ms M Borg, T Borg & B Borg Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1109m, slow going 12 len behind Off Their Perch carrying 57.5kg at $13. The race before that 7th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Yeah Right carrying 57.5kg at $31. Struggling to make a case. |
11 FRED W KERSLEY |
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