Devonport 19 Dec 2025
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G.A. Joe Mason Memorial Maiden 1350m Track: SYNTHETIC Rail: True. |
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From the inside gate Affirmations has enough pace to press Rockestjerne for the lead. Tricky. NIKOLSKY (9) is a former South Australian ready to win off two solid efforts at Launceston. Tackles the synthetic for the first time, but Newitt sticking aboard is a plus. Gives away starts but should power home over the longer sprint. THICKSKINNED (4) resumed at Launceston, beaten less than 2L and has trialled well at this track since. Has a sticky barrier but has more upside than most of these. ZIGGY PLAYS GUITAR (6) has the ability but draws very wide. Has a promising 3kg claimer aboard and can make the finish with some luck. ARCADE BOY (1) is running out of chances but has pieces of form that stack up, and he races at Devonport for the first time. Uses the inside barrier, and the 3kg claim brings him into it. CALLED THROUGH (2) gave away a big start before being beaten 1.8L at Launceston at long odds. He has placed this course/distance and may go on with it now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nikolsky gets her chance.
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ARCADE BOY
JOHN BLACKER 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen At the latest run 5th of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Beneficiary carrying 58.5kg at $19. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Zanzi carrying 58.5kg at $7. Nicely placed at best. |
3 LAUREN BURKE |
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| 2 | 64373 |
CALLED THROUGH
ALANA FULTON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A C Fulton, Miss K R Fulton & L A Boyd Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Arctic Attraction with 58.5kg at $51. The start before that second last of 8 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on October 3 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Don't Give Up carrying 57kg at $19. Worth consideration off an improved effort. |
4 LIZZIE ANNELLS |
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LEO DAVINCI
TRENT WELLS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G McGregor & Mrs M D Mcgregor Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Beau Warrior with 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Beneficiary with 58.5kg at $21. Risking. |
2 MS D PARISH |
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| 4 | 6x5 |
THICKSKINNED
MARK GANDERTON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R G Schaeche, J M Schaeche, J H Schaeche, T B Schaeche, Ms B J Peck, Miss J E Schaeche, G E Schaeche, Miss S L Rogers, S A Harding, N C Duncan & A T Flint Second-up. First start 6th of 8 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Amant Francais with 58kg at $3.70. Returned from break 5th of 9 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 2 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Has upside and can feature. |
9 D M GANDERTON |
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TURFACTION
YASSY NISHITANI 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R S S Racing (Mgr: K Kawakami), M Nakayama, Y Shimizu, S Monzawa, E Yamada, Nedal (Mgr: T J Wright), O Ogawa, R Takiguchi, M Miyata, S Shimuzu, Polaris Racing (Mgr: G L Taylor), Ms Y Gohara, K Kitajima, R Sugita, C Donovan & Mrs A Nishitani Second-up. First-up after seven months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Arctic Attraction with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Miss Pantherlot with 58kg at $4.20. Looking elsewhere for the winner. |
13 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 6 | 84555 |
ZIGGY PLAYS GUITAR
TRENT WELLS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG G S Elliot, Great Border City (Mgr: G S Elliot), J Gallagher, J D Viney, Hope Eden Racing Australia (Mgr: G S Elliot) & P J Beshara Most recently 5th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zanzi with 58.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Oxidize with 58.5kg at $11. Well placed. Anticipating sharp improvement. |
14 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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ROCKESTJERNE
ROWAN HAMER 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG E Sakareassen Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1150m, 6 len behind Onlyforaminute with 55kg at $26. On debut fifth of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw April 21 over 1009m, 5 len behind Platinum Reggae with 53kg at $7. Will take benefit from this run. |
5 CODI JORDAN |
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| 8 | 84545 |
AFFIRMATIONS
LEANNE GAFFNEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs L Gaffney & C D Gaffney Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Arctic Attraction carrying 56.5kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Oxidize carrying 54.5kg at $14. The rails draw brings her right into calculations. |
1 KIRRA-LEE LANE |
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| 9 | 60x34 |
NIKOLSKY
MARK GANDERTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J R Ward, Miss R Smith, Mrs E Van Namen, W J Allan, T Geoghegan, J D Cunningham, Miss B Cunningham, S A Bryan, B D Howard & A T Flint Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Oxidize with 56.5kg at $17. Second-up 4th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Arctic Attraction carrying 56.5kg at $6. Big chance to return to form. |
6 C NEWITT |
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| 10 | 43634 |
SEDITIOUS AWARD
PETER LUTTRELL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P H Luttrell & N D Wylie Racing well recently. |
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| 11 | 680 |
NICALBI
BRADLEY FRANKLIN 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L J Hay Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Played Strong with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Sh' Bourne Angel carrying 58.5kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten. |
10 K SANDERSON |
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| 12 | 0x880 |
MISS MABEL
PATRICK DARGAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P W Dargan, G D Markos & Ms C M Wadley At the latest run second last of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Beau Warrior with 55kg at $61. Before that 8th of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Beneficiary carrying 55kg at $201. Will need to do a bit more. |
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GRIM TRIGGER
CATHY OLIVER 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R L Oliver & Mrs C M Oliver Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1000m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Thaimor with 58kg at $101. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Flick Roll with 59.5kg at $14. Looks up against it. |
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FLORENCE ISLAND
DREW TYSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J L Wimmer & DJ Tyson Second run back. First-up after a year 9th of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Beneficiary carrying 54.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 15 2024 over 1600m, 12 len behind Hawkins carrying 56kg at $61. Don't see that trend changing here. |
7 D PIRES |
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SURF SOUL
DYLAN CLARK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Kingisle Farms (Mgr: Dr J Cleeland) Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Oxidize with 58.5kg at $13. Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Arctic Attraction with 56.5kg at $16. Should be at peak fitness now and can play a role. |
8 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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