Warwick Farm   17 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

ALL TOO HARD YEARLINGS HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Solid tempo with Shall Be to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. BREMEL (4) lifted strongly to score over 1100m at Canterbury, making it two in a row and 4/6 overall. Should be camped just off the leaders and will present at peak fitness. Keeps improving and the hat-trick beckons. INDEFENSIBLE (8) has had two runs this preparation and didn't have the best of it behind Swordplay here two weeks ago. She's proven second-up and has plenty up her sleeve. Stays down in the weights and should be hitting the line hard. WONDEREACH (1) hasn't had the best of it at both starts this preparation in tougher races. He's been freshened and kept up to the mark with an easy trial win at Gosford. He's up to this at best, and the handy 3kg claim brings him into it. SHALL BE (2) resumes and didn't fire both runs last preparation is a stronger grade. Showed plenty of promise prior and has a sharp record fresh. His Gosford trials suggest he's back on track, and he has Osmond's 2kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Bremel.
1 11x78 WONDEREACH
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), K P C (Mgr: R Doherty), J M Russo, Mrs E M Russo, G Wynne, Miss J Southon, Ms R A Heggarty, J D Klap, A Berry, Mrs A Berry & A D H Smith
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track Bm100 on October 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Zealously with 54kg at $12. Last start second last of 9 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm84 on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sunrise with 61kg at $12. Quick improver.
4
SIENNA GRIMA
Yellow, Red Diamonds And Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 1x70x SHALL BE
MARK MINERVINI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), G F Boyes, M Lum, Dailey Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey), K M Dagg, C M Wightman, W Goldthorp & Mrs K E Goldthorp OAM
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 July 26 over 1100m, soft track; 16 len behind Regimental Colours carrying 58.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Randwick Bm78 July 12 over 1000m, soft track; 11 len behind Bundeena with 55.5kg at $9. The betting will be key.
6
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Gold, Black V And Cap
3 9119x FINE VINTAGE
LUKE PEPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs M A Camaivuna, C J Duggan, C B Georgy, J Lucas, G R Martin, P B Newton, Three Magpies (Mgr: B Sohier), The Wongs (Mgr: G N Summers), Darby Racing Winesearch (Mgr: S G Darby), G P Comport, J T Logan & Beers at the Royal (Mgr: B Webster)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open August 8 over 1280m, 14 len behind Super Extreme with 63.5kg at $4.20. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Wagga Winter Bm82 June 22 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Big Day Out with 61kg at $13. Well-performed galloper first-up and the betting will be key.
3
ANNA ROPER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
4 1x911 BREMEL
GREGORY MCFARLANE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Canterbury F&M Bm72 November 28 over 1100m defeating Fiorenza with 59.5kg at $5.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Wyong Prov Bm68 November 16 over 1000m defeating Cani Cancan carrying 57.5kg at $1.60. Talented type who can go on with the job.
9
TOM SHERRY
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
5 012x2 DEFIANT HEART
RODNEY OLLERTON
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S Ollerton
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Gosford Mid Bm68 on November 11 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Mailata carrying 61.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on April 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Shall Be with 62kg at $19. Passing here.
7
C REITH
Blue, White Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 31122 VIOLET AND BLUE
KATHRYN CAHILL
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms K M Cahill & Mrs M R Cahill
Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Narromine Ctry Bm66 on December 2 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Glowing Rapids with 61kg at $5. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Queanbeyan Bm66 on October 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Oakeys Choice with 60kg at $4.40. Passing in this company.
1
M A CAHILL
Brown, Yellow Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
7 82422 GOLD LOVER
HOLLY WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms H Williams, C Campbell, Mrs W M Carlile, P Carlile, C Johns, Mrs M M Morley, D Morters, Ms S Ratten, R G Morley, Mrs J Thompson, Miss A Halliday, D Grant, Ms L Wharekura & D J Devenish
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on November 22 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Oryx carrying 57.5kg at $16. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 7 at Grafton Jaca Cup Bm82 on November 5 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 56kg at $10. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Consistent speedster who can't be ruled out.
2
WINONA COSTIN
Black, Light Blue Stripe, White Sleeves, Black And Light Blue Quartered Cap
8 17x72 INDEFENSIBLE
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, Niugini Racing, G A Head, B J McDonald, J M Cross, D Weir, J A Green, Orange Whip Racing, Dinner Till We Die, M D Wiener, G Delacour, J M Collins, Mrs C Churchland, M J Reilly, Summit Thoroughbreds, Mrs F J Dickson, W Grunert, Proven Guilty As Sin & Full Credit To The Boys
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Canterbury Mares Bm64 on November 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tequila Baby carrying 59kg at $3.80. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 3&4yo Bm72 on December 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Swordplay with 54kg at $13. Key chance who is sure to run well.
8
TYLER SCHILLER
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 87357 ZOUKERINO
JASON COYLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
J C Coyle, Mrs S M Taylor, M Fuz, P G Jones, P J Richards, C A R Leonard, Mrs S K Leonard, Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt) & She'll Be Apples (Mgr: Ms L M Mcgee)
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on November 27 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Big Papa carrying 57kg at $26. The race before that got back early 5th of 7 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 14 over 1250m, 4 len behind Mafia with 54kg at $18. Looking to others.
5
RACHEL KING
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap