Rosehill   07 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.27)  

Expecting a strong gallop with Stormbringer and Sacred Mistress taking up the running over Sure Intentions. Another difficult Highway. MOUNT BONA (9) lightly raced mare heading in the right direction. Produced a solid set of figures as fav when saluting over the mile at Scone in C1 grade. Gets in light with Nock's claim and can surprise some of her more fancied rivals. SANTATIME (3) building a solid winning CV and deserves his chance in town. Rounded them up effortlessly with the 59kg when saluting over 1600m at Gosford in a C1. Jason Collett retains the ride in a fairly average Highway. STORMBRINGER (7) has come back a more consistent gelding this prep and looking for the 1500m now. Sat on the speed with the 60.5kg when a determined winner over 1300m at Canberra in a TAB Federal. Will roll forward and prove hard to run down. ZUCCHERO (2) excellent return with the 63kg when a gritty nose winner over 1300m at Scone. Gets map favours with the big weight drop. Leading prospect. WRITE YOUR OWN (8) raced without luck all prep and not without each way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mount Bona and Santatime to fight it out.
1 x8311 TIETAR
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
R T D Racing, Mrs C Franklin, D + A Racing, C McLeish, C J Bourke, OHHH Racing, P B F F Racing, MS M J Stewart, Squint Free Racing, G Rodda, Almetic Racing, A M Foot, Three Desperate Men, S Saint-John, Andalusi, B Garrigan, D Bell, B P Warburton, Zeb Racing & M Di-Salvator
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4.5 len at Grafton Cl2 November 21 over 1600m in soft going defeating Wexford Miss carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Grafton F&M Bm58 November 5 over 1600m defeating Highwire Girl carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. Will need plenty of luck from the draw.
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ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
2 165x1 ZUCCHERO
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), H J Chambers, W Gazal, Kayano (Mgr: M M Andersen), Malivale (Mgr: L J Bruce), River Valley Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S S Craig) & D C Morison
Second run back. First-up after eight months won by a nose at Scone Ctry Bm58 November 18 over 1300m defeating Jagerschnitzel carrying 63kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Scone Ctry Bm58 February 17 over 1600m defeating Taipan Legend carrying 61kg at $1.80. Solid winning return and can repeat the dose.
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K MCEVOY
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
3 2x231 SANTATIME
GLEN MILLIGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, Mrs M Milligan & P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr: Dr P D Braude)
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Gosford Cl1-Sw November 11 over 1600m defeating Squeezebox carrying 59kg at $3.10. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 on October 27 over 1350m, nose behind Dreymon carrying 57kg at $3.30. Key runner with the upside to win again.
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JASON COLLETT
Red, Gold Sleeves
4 0x112 TOMMY FLYER
NICK OLIVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
N J Olive
Racing well recently. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 13 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Bon Holler carrying 53kg at $11. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 October 30 over 1400m defeating Azzucca with 61.5kg at $3.30. In great form but poorly drawn.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
5 110x6 SACRED MISTRESS
LUKE PEPPER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G Mcguinness)
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Nowra Bm66 on November 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Zale with 60kg at $7. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Adaminaby Mdn-Sw on November 23 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Political Power carrying 55kg at $2.10. Later on.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
6 15x78 OFF THE SCALE
LOU MARY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S G Van Eyk, S L Ware & J A Macpherson
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 14 at Newcastle Highway-C3 on November 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Upwardly Mobile with 58.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Warrior For Peace with 55kg at $17. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
7 0x121 STORMBRINGER
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Darby Racing, P J Allsop, R T Fergusson, T J Henderson, Mrs A J Hill, Longshot Rock, T A Mesite, G J Milligan, P A Palmer, M W Pearce, S D Phillips, D J Rix, Mrs C J Saltmarsh, S Schleemann, Darby Racing Ocean Deep, W & J Leonard Racing, A Demajo & D J Ramsey
Recent form sound. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Canberra Tab Fed Bm60 November 23 over 1300m in soft going defeating Rileycat carrying 60.5kg at $5. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on November 2 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Rocco Lini with 60.5kg at $1.65. Gets map favours from the low draw, each way.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
8 18683 WRITE YOUR OWN
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
B J Spicer, Epic Racing, B M Payne, C R Fisher, Ms V N Fisher, S S Roth, M Greenberg, S M Shostak, D R Wockner, D Roseman, J Morrissey, B P Morrissey, T M Forrester, D Sharp, A F Grant & Wash Dry Fold Syndicate
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bon Holler carrying 54.5kg at $4. The run before that 8th of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on October 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Southern Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $7. Place best from the draw.
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TIM CLARK
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
9 4x421 MOUNT BONA
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
P D Messara, J J Brooks & TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown)
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at Scone Cl1-Sw November 18 over 1600m defeating Bluebird Bay with 58kg at $3.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on November 2 over 1280m, slow going 0.5 len behind Wicked Games carrying 59kg at $2.80. Well placed with the claim in this tougher contest.
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BRAITH NOCK
Orange, White Cap
10 11x25 FOUR DEGREES
LYLE CHANDLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G I Isaac, Mrs M D Isaac, Mrs A H Nash, M Glasson, D J Thompson, Ms K A Thompson, C S Field, G Couldwell, G J Mann, Mrs S J Mann, Miss E Larsson, Dr G V Nash, R J Hooper & P D Cassin
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at Armidale Bm58 on November 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind Desert Cougar carrying 61kg at $4. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Taree Cl3 Bm66 on November 23 over 1258m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Edge Of Midnight carrying 58kg at $10. Others rate better.
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JENNY DUGGAN
Purple, Yellow Horseshoes And Sleeves, Purple Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
11 2x543 HIGHLY TEMPTED
TONY BALL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, J C Haisell, Ms J A Mills, R W C Mills, D R Mills, D Burley & Mrs J Burley
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on November 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Viktor carrying 53kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track Highway-C3 on November 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lunaite carrying 54kg at $31. One for the exotics.
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R JONES
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
12 1144 TILLSTROM
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Newcastle Highway-C3 on November 15 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Upwardly Mobile with 57kg at $21. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on November 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hibiki Harmony with 58kg at $6. Tested from the wide barrier.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
13 0x195 WARPAINTED
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
B T Marshall
Last start 5th of 13 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Bon Holler with 54.5kg at $9. The start before that 9th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Lovewillcomelater carrying 54.5kg at $7. Going better than his recent runs suggest, keep safe.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Royal Blue, Red And White Crossed Sashes With Stars, Striped Sleeves, Crossed Cap, Red Pom Pom
14 0x212 RILEYCAT
PAT MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T W Carnell, C J McIntosh, D A Cassells, M Canellis, J Taylor, M J Canellis, S P Cross, K M Syrek, N R Taylor, M J Batt, D J Anderson, D L Irvine, J D McGrath & E P Robinson
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Canberra Tab Fed Bm60 on November 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; neck behind Stormbringer with 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that won by a head at Goulburn Cl1 November 8 over 1200m defeating Friskee Frog carrying 58kg at $2.45. Will need it easier.
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LOUISE DAY
White, Blue Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
15 15325 SAINT PHILOMENA
DAR LUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
G G Mitchell & R D Pratten
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Wellington Bm66 on November 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sports Page with 56kg at $12. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Warren Cotton Cup on November 9 over 1600m, head behind Tainui carrying 55kg at $21. Hard to recommend.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Red, Black Star, Star Cap
16 2x548 ULYSSES BLUE
TERRY ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M J Lill, Mrs J H Lill, Ms M A Miller & T Robinson
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bon Holler carrying 54kg at $81. The run before that 4th of 8 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on November 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Rocco Lini with 59kg at $9. Needs it easier.
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BROCK RYAN
White, Maroon Diamond Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
17 1x337 SURE INTENTIONS
RICHARD BUTLER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
R A Butler, Mrs J A Campbell, M G Campbell, C V Edwards, M Stone, M J Salvatico, J D Simmons, M L Smith, R W Howie, A Valdes, S V Edwards, G R Olsen, G Crouch, G Davidge, Mrs S M Edwards & Mrs S Butler
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bon Holler with 54kg at $61. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on November 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Rocco Lini carrying 57kg at $5.50. Outclassed.
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AMY MCLUCAS
Navy Blue, White Checked Sash, Gold Sleeves
18 74536 NEED A MIRACLE
PAUL ISAAC
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P J Isaac & J T Isaac
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 14 at Newcastle Highway-C3 on November 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Upwardly Mobile carrying 54kg at $91. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Armidale Bm50 on October 25 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Gold Capital with 62kg at $5. Looking elsewhere.
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RACHEL KING
Black, Red Rose, Green Leaf And Stem, Red And Green Armbands, Red Cap
19 16656 LIQUOR TALK
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start 6th of 13 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bon Holler with 54kg at $51. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Nowra Bm58 on November 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Forcefilly with 56kg at $3.70. Has ability but this looks a tough assignment.
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TEAGHAN MARTIN
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
20 58x21 SNOWY
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, M K Walcott, Dr C L Pate, A D Hart, C A Hart, Mrs PA King, R T Jennings, A Meyer-Coyte, R M T Hansen, I Cotter, S D Walcott, K P Herringe, Eiso's (Mgr: K G Eisenhuth) & Deep Trouble (Mgr: C J Stewart)
Third-up today. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Canberra Cl2 on November 4 over 1200m, slow going head behind Xceptional Fella with 54kg at $3.70. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 November 14 over 1400m defeating Slush Fund with 59kg at $2.45. Profiles nicely. Open to further improvement and keep safe.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap