Emerald 23 Jan 2026
GOING: S(6)
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AAA TILT TRAY TOWING RATINGS BAND 0 - 50 Handicap 1000m Track: Soft 6 Rail: True. |
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Pace looks to be genuine with Soul Spirit and Silent Angel matching motors in advance of Sideshow Frankie and Office Politics. SPITZBERG (3) is back from a break and while yet to win fresh looks very well placed in this area. Winning rider reunited for his return and expected to go close in this line-up. SOUL SPIRIT (5) is a former NT galloper having first run for a new yard. Has a good record fresh with two wins and two minors and a bold showing is expected on the low draw. DEVOTED DEPUTY (1) is a former NSW galloper kicking off for the new barn. Will drift back over this journey but best form would see him winding up strongly. SILENT ANGEL (8) is a mare resuming with a good fresh-up record, with a win and three minors from four tries. Loves this trip and is expected to feature. OFFICE POLITICS (4) has been freshened since a disappointing run last time. Maiden winner three back this trip and gets a chance to atone. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Spitzberg fresh.
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| 1 | 0796x |
DEVOTED DEPUTY
LEAONIE HORSTMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG R A McCabe & Ms L D Horstman Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Taree Bm50 November 4 over 1250m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Wanjina Rose carrying 61kg at $13. Previously first up; second last of 14 at Muswellbrook Bm66 September 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Saratoga Power carrying 55kg at $101. Former NSW galloper who will be winding up late first run this area. |
7 TOM ORR |
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| 2 | 3343x |
SIDESHOW FRANKIE
DARRYL JOHNSTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG M R Reck & D M Johnston Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Rockhampton Cl1 July 29 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Out Of Luck with 57.5kg at $26. Previously first up; second in a small field at Moranbah Bm52 June 7 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Greylist carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. Placed 2/3 fresh and should give a sight off the low draw. |
3 MS N SUMMERS |
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| 3 | 9749x |
SPITZBERG
IAN PRIZEMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M Prizeman Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Rockhampton Bm55 October 9 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Darling Clementine carrying 58.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1300m, 3 len behind Darling Clementine carrying 58kg at $9. Yet to win fresh but is well placed this area and winning rider back aboard. |
2 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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| 4 | 86165 |
OFFICE POLITICS
TRACY SIMMONS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Dr D E Lemmon Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Gladstone Clb on December 13 over 1000m, 8 len behind Gotta Hero with 60.5kg at $3. The start before that 6th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm55 on November 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Flying Animo with 57kg at $61. Has ability and can bounce back. |
5 C MC IVER |
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| 5 | 4358x |
SOUL SPIRIT
WAYNE BAKER 7YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG D M Bruce & Ms D G Graham Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Darwin Bm54 November 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Patriotic King with 55kg at $7. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Darwin 0 - 58 July 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Valkur carrying 58kg at $14. First run for new yard and has a good fresh record so expect a forward showing. |
1 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 6 | 5x38x |
ARROGANT HEART
KEN MCGUIRE 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K J McGuire, Mrs S M Mcguire, Mrs A J Mcallister, D J Mcguire, Mrs M J Pickering & E J McGuire Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Townsville 0 - 55 March 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lucky Rolla carrying 55kg at $14. First up last campaign third of 11 at Townsville 0 - 55 February 20 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Brave Intent with 56kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns. |
4 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 7 | 46528 |
TUCK
KIM MCGOVERN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs K McGovern Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Innisfail 0 - 55 on December 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Russian Summer carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Julia Creek Clb on November 15 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind All Too Vegas carrying 60kg at $6. Might need easier race. |
5 MR S MC GOVERN |
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| 8 | 4520x |
SILENT ANGEL
TREVOR WILLIAMS 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss B I Grant, R P Grant, T G Williams & Mrs J R Williams Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Mackay Bm55 November 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Answering with 54kg at $12. Previously first up; second of 9 at Bluff 0 - 50 July 12 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Super Slick carrying 57kg at $5. Strong record at the trip and yet to miss the frame fresh. |
6 JAIMEE-LEE DEVINE |
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| 9 | 273x0 |
SEND THE MONEY
BILL TRIMBLE 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Mrs V G J Beak, R F Beak & J C Beak Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 12 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1050m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Wax On Wax Off with 53.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 18 2024 over 1280m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Casa Fagliano with 57kg at $10. Not keen on her prospects. |
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