Canberra   05 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MIKOLO BRICKLAYING HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 34)   Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 4.16)  

Aegipan is the likely leader at a keen tempo. Competitive. Sydney-trained ITSZARBABY (6) did a good job from rearward, beaten less than 2L at Orange first-up. Comes back in grade and is still well shy of her best. Has an inside gate today and is proven second-up. This is winnable for her with the extra fitness. MAYBE MAUREEN (9) resumed much improved with a 1L defeat at Nowra. Looks to have turned the corner, and Heywood is a positive jockey engagement. Rates to be right in it. JACOB JOE (7) raced in a 58 at Orange first up and just missed. He gives away starts but keeps the in-form Boudvillain and will present fitter. Is a chance to go one better. WITCH OF NOVEMBER (4) resumes in easier with a handy 3kg claim. She's in the mix if presented forward. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Itszarbaby.
1 617x1 AEGIPAN
PAT MURPHY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
Mrs E R Murphy & Ms S A Murray-Leslie
Second run back. First-up after two months won by a head at Bong Bong Cl2 November 21 over 1000m defeating Picksix with 68.5kg at $4. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Goulburn Ctry Mdn January 28 over 1000m defeating Ischyros carrying 56kg at $2.40. This is harder.
9
DALE COLE
Blue, Cerise Star, White Star Sleeves, Cerise Star Cap
2 63554 ABSTRUSE
NATALIE JARVIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), D A Lowes, R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, P R Tier, Mrs S M Tier, A P Tier, S G Bradford, D R Quirk, Mrs T L Quirk, R Woods, A J Redman, F Formica, D George, Mrs S G Woods, K G Eisenhuth, R Lavulo, S C llamas, M K Bailey & J T Funnell
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Cl2-Sw on November 23 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Runranirun carrying 57kg at $41. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Goulburn Bm50 on November 8 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Eternal Ember carrying 62kg at $3.50. Won't find this easy.
6
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
3 36581 TANGO ON
CLAIRE LEVER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Mrs C M Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms L M Holmes, M J Ferguson, Ms D A Arnold, Mrs L M Rawson, P R Johnstone, Mrs M O Scott, Ms V Green, K G Mcmonigle, J W Kean & Dr M J Nelligan
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Orange Mdn November 21 over 1000m defeating Cuesta carrying 54kg at $9.50.
8
EMMA LY
Red And White Dots
4 2232x WITCH OF NOVEMBER
WAYNE CARROLL
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
W Carroll, G Kelly, W J Buchanan, S BOURNE, G Guthrie, B D Phillips, G J Wilks, R G Scott & B P Riley
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl1 August 4 over 1065m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Pushalot with 56kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 May 24 over 1065m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Vainstream with 57kg at $12. Gets in well and the late betting will be key.
8
ELLA BENT
Black, Blue Diagonal Stripes, Cerise Sleeves
5 2429x ROYAL DETECTIVE
JOE CLEARY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
SCRATCHED.
12
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Star
6 258x5 ITSZARBABY
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
G Portelli, A Roden, A Munro, M A Foley, G T Anderson, M De Nicolis, A Dufficy, Sonnykids (Mgr: B S Jenkins), Iron Bar Racing (Mgr: J Elliott), T Martino, T Mcfarland, S Polistina, Mrs K D Porter, P R Russo, C H See, P R Sim & Shirl N Girls (Mgr: Mrs C K Kable)
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 5th of 10 at Orange Cl1 on November 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Baycat carrying 55kg at $4.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Orange Mdn-Sw March 23 over 1000m in soft going defeating Sassy Abbey with 55kg at $9. Strips fitter and is sure to prove hard to beat.
2
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots
7 679x2 JACOB JOE
BECKY BYRNE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
G Palombi, A Cullen, J Rich & M Rich
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 12 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on November 21 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Crook with 55.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on May 4 over 1007m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind King Charles carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. One of the best chances.
4
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Green, Yellow Sash
8 4100x BONNYVILLE
ALLAN MCRAE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms R S McRae & A L McRae
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 July 25 over 1206m, 21 len behind Into The Fire with 60.5kg at $20. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn March 23 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Zoutempus with 55.5kg at $21. Will improve after this hitout.
7
J PENZA
Gold, Green Checks, Red Cap
9 560x3 MAYBE MAUREEN
SCOTT COLLINGS
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J W Kelly Suffolk Vale & Co (Mgr: T W Kelly), J A Tynan, R W Brownie, B E Smith, S W Dawson, S R Collings & T Nobes
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on November 17 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Kool Bird carrying 55kg at $3.90. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Goulburn Cl1 on February 11 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Jannik with 57kg at $14. Sure to run well.
5
NICK HEYWOOD
White, Black Band, Red Cap
10 42421 PROPHET TIME
GRATZ VELLA
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T A Corkhill, B T Corkhill, P B Corkhill, D B Maxwell, P E Corkhill & P J Morrissey
Last start favourite; won by 0.7 len at Cowra Bm50 November 22 over 1100m defeating Box Of Crackers carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on November 4 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Prince Papa carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Happy to pass.
3
JESSICA BROOKES
Orange, Grey Stripes
11 22473 SINGLE BEAT
NORM GARDNER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
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
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Goulburn Bm50 on November 8 over 1300m, 3 len behind Breakaway Week with 58kg at $4.40. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on October 24 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Callenem Thru with 58.5kg at $19. A chance finding her best.
1
CORIAH KEATINGS
Dark Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 309x5 INCANTATA
NICK OLIVE
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N J Olive
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 9 at Cowra Bm50 on November 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Prophet Time with 56kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Queanbeyan F&M Bm58 on January 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Soho Sushi carrying 58.5kg at $16. Will need to step up to be competitive in this field.
10
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands