Queanbeyan 21 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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DEFENCE FORCE CUP 17 MAY BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 2000m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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Moderate tempo headed by Tavijewel. STAR BLING (4) has been within range his last four over a mile in 58s and has raced a $3 favourite his last two at the Sapphire Coast. He's on an 8-day return and gives every indication that the middle distance will suit. Tumbles in weight in a 66 and finally draws an inside barrier. In good hands and gets her chance. JUSTIFIABLY (2) presented third-up and was too good over this distance for the 60 graders at Canberra. Maps for the run-of-the-race and Boudvillain is reunited. He's a live chance. TAVIJEWEL (6) pushed forward last time and fought on to finish 1.5 lengths away in third over 2400m at Wellington. Comes back 400m on an 11-day return, and 2x winning rider Freeman is back on. In the mix. KOCKIBITOO (5) has run some decent races at Albury over this distance, and it wouldn't surprise to see him go better third-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Star Bling to win.
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TAYTAY BAY
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Evers, R Mangeruca, D G Brockman, KC Jones, B W Heffernan, G B Heffernan, L J Weston, Ms M D Dowling, K P Baker, G K Levette, Mrs P Levette, C J Dawson, Miss J Kruk, G Morley, Mrs K Morley, J J Bonasera, D M King, M Miller & Mrs L E Jones Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on April 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Justifiably with 61.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Albury Bm58 on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Brazil with 60.5kg at $7.50. Shapes as a key runner. |
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| 2 | 4x851 |
JUSTIFIABLY
DARRELL BURNET 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (D Watt), A Parish, Mrs T Parish, E Fuller, Simon's Legacy (C Sheehan), A Mitchell, J Naumovski, R McKay, I Middleton, D Wilton, A Webster, S Loane, S Duggan, EST P Bray, Fitch Racing (B Fitch), G Lang, Dynamic No 139 (D Watt) & H O W D Racing (K De Kroo) Last start came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Canberra Bm60 April 3 over 2000m in soft going defeating Taytay Bay carrying 59kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 13 at Canberra Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Awesome Artist with 62kg at $11. Well-placed and a live chance. |
3 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 3 | 51188 |
KING EDWARD
MATTHEW KELLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P H Lewis Most recently 8th of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on April 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Justifiably carrying 62kg at $19. Before that second last of 9 at Albury Bm66 on March 20 over 2400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Lightning Flash with 59kg at $6.50. Nicely placed at best. |
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| 4 | 72635 |
STAR BLING
NICK OLIVE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG N J Olive Most recently eased back early on 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on April 13 over 1605m, 2.75 len behind I Doubt It carrying 60kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Gwennybegg carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Finds a suitable assignment. |
2 QUAYDE KROGH |
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| 5 | 30x07 |
KOCKIBITOO
AARON CLARKE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG P D Cocking Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind London Star with 55.5kg at $101. Last start second last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on April 13 over 1405m, 6 len behind Casino Shaw carrying 57kg at $101. Likes the trip and is a roughie to consider. |
8 A LAYT |
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| 6 | 12563 |
TAVIJEWEL
BARRY WALL 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B T Wall, Mrs K D Collins & C Collins Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Wellington Bm 66 Hcp on April 10 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Blazing Guru carrying 53.5kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 13 at Canberra Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Awesome Artist with 58kg at $14. Well in the mix back in distance. |
6 MS ROBYN FREEMAN |
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| 7 | 66x97 |
THREW
WENDY HAYNES 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG B R Turton Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 9th of 13 at Canberra Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, slow going 9 len behind Awesome Artist carrying 59kg at $101. Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Wellington Bm 66 Hcp on April 10 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Blazing Guru carrying 56kg at $6. Not the worst. |
4 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 8 | 45209 |
BIG TIME CHARLIE
LUKE PEPPER 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B M Foster, G Beckett & P J Beckett Most recently second last of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on April 3 over 2000m, slow going 9 len behind Justifiably carrying 55kg at $31. Before that 11th of 13 at Canberra Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Awesome Artist with 56.5kg at $16. Doubt he will threaten these. |
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| 9 | 63903 |
FARRAIGE
DALE WAGSTAFF 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on March 28 over 1815m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rock The Machine carrying 56kg at $12. The run before that ran last of 11 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on March 8 over 1750m, 8 len behind Grandini carrying 52kg at $81. Others rate better. |
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