Glen Innes   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(3)

REGIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK CLASS 2 PLATE 1400m

Track: GOOD3   Clear (Max: 30)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo from Eternity Star leading Celestial Bell. WARILLA GORILLA (6) is the obvious threat after a couple of strong efforts in Queensland recently, the latest a close fourth over 1350m at Ipswich last Saturday. Very fit and has more ability than most of these. EJAY'S FIREFOX (8) wasn't all that far away when fresh from a spell over 1200m at Warwick recently. Has won second-up before so with the light weight she comes right under notice. CELESTIAL BELL (7) found the 950m at Inverell on Boxing Day a bit slick at the first run back from a break. Fitter and more at home over today's journey. ETERNITY STAR (4) led all the way to win his maiden on a soft track at Wagga two back. Started favourite subsequently at Quirindi but did nothing. Might be a wet tracker but in this plain field he gets his chance to prove that wrong. POP QUIZ (5) missed by a lip at Quirindi last time. Major player over her pet distance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Eternity Star each way or Warilla Gorilla straight out.
1 760x8 AIRSWING
STEVEN HARDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Benz
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Warwick Cl3-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 11 len behind Mishani Crown with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on April 1 over 1350m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Goodlucktome carrying 54kg at $41. Happy to risk.
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REECE O'CONNELL
Red, Black Stars, Black Sleeves With Red Stars, Red Cap With Black Stars
2 52662 COINCIDE
BRIAN GENTLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Bm55 on December 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Alfa Lily with 57.5kg at $11. The start before that 6th of 9 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on December 3 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind War Too All carrying 57kg at $14. Capable of playing a major role.
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COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Red, Yellow Vee With White Stars, Yellow Sleeves, White Stars, White Star Cap
3 95040 RED COBRA
MICHAEL LAINE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Laine & C R Stoehr
Most recently second last of 12 at Gatton 0 - 55 on December 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sir Beveridge carrying 56.5kg at $31. Before that got back early 4th in a small field at Ipswich Bm58 on December 10 over 1666m, 1.5 len behind Glenray's Mate carrying 58kg at $10. Has to improve dramatically.
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MADDIE MANKELOW
Purple, Yellow Bands
4 69214 ETERNITY STAR
GAVIN GROTH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
F J Dale & L J Murphy-Dale
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Quirindi Cg&E Bm50 on December 26 over 1450m, 8 len behind Just Jacky carrying 58kg at $2. Before that favourite; won by a head at Wagga Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Super Nic with 59kg at $3.70. Holds genuine value appeal.
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BROOKE STOWER
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
5 0x592 POP QUIZ
GAVIN GROTH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs F G Groth
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Quirindi F&M Bm50 on December 26 over 1450m, nose behind Via Rose carrying 59.5kg at $6. The run before that ran last of 9 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on December 6 over 1250m, 13 len behind Winged carrying 54.5kg at $31. Close-up last start and will be cherry ripe at the fourth run back.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
6 x4634 WARILLA GORILLA
NICK KEAL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N Keal
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on January 3 over 1350m, 1.3 len behind Six Of Wands with 60kg at $9.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on December 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bluish Hue with 57.5kg at $12. Will prove hard to beat again.
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KELSEY LENTON
Red, Black Diamond, Checked Sleeves, Black Diamonds Cap
7 821x6 CELESTIAL BELL
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G H Melling
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on January 1 over 1050m, 3 len behind Master Gee with 56.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1006m, slow going 3.5 len behind Prestige Ice carrying 57kg at $81. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.
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N THOMAS
Red And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Armbands And Cap
8 466x8 EJAY'S FIREFOX
PAUL WALLACE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
A N Parravicini, K Parravicini, Miss A Parravicini & Ms T L Burkhardt
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Warwick 0 - 55 on December 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Gerry's Pick with 55kg at $7.50. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Toowoomba Mdn July 4 over 1200m defeating Weather carrying 52.5kg at $5.50. Plenty of improvement to come.
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KAYLA BARKER
Blue, Pink Sleeves And Cap
9 00x48 SKEPTICAL
SCOTT COVER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J Oliver & S Cover
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Moree Bm50 on December 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Veloce Meteor carrying 57kg at $17. Second-up couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Inverell Cl1 on January 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bolt Away Now carrying 56kg at $61. Not the roughest.
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BEN LOOKER
Maroon, White Horseshoe And Whip, Checked Sleeves And Maroon Cap With White Horseshoe And Whip