Wyong   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

MERCURE KOOINDAH WATERS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1350m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Sparkle Socks to take up the running with Encryptix and My Star close at hand. LAST TOUR (6) fifth-up for this and back in trip last start with a disappointing fifth to the smart Tannin over 1200m at Gosford from the rails draw. Key jockey change and assess on his earlier runs. Can finish over the top of these. ENCRYPTIX (1) returned for his second campaign with a tough on-pace third over 1100m at Gosford with the 59kg over 1100m. Should camp just off the leaders today and launch late. ORANGE TSUNAMI (3) found them too sharp first-up with the 59kg when seventh over 1100m at Gosford. Lee Magorrian sticks and not without each-way prospects over the extra ground. PROXIMA CENTAURI (7) failed to come up in three runs in her first prep and returns from a lengthy break. Comes here with the two trials under the belt and expecting a better showing this time in. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,1,3.
1 23 ENCRYPTIX
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Criniti & A Cross
Raced two times to date. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Seductra with 58.5kg at $6. Last start 3rd of 8 at Gosford Mid Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Arato carrying 59kg at $2.60. Progressing well and should have little trouble running the trip.
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White With Blue, Red, Black, Yellow And Green Hoops, White Cap With Coloured Stripe
2 6 GONDORFF
JOSEPH PRIDE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), M A Rolfe, The Allfours, R Edwards, B D Playford, Barraband Racing & Breeding, WARP, A Marshall, P King, J Fish, Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd,L Tansey, P Crowder, Deep Blue Racing, J Green, Foxhat Racing, R List, D Williams, H Williams & Proven Lunada
Jumped at long odds at debut, got back early 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Declan carrying 59kg at $41. No surprise to see a better run today.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 384x7 ORANGE TSUNAMI
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
W Freedman, Big Big Sound Racing (Mgr: S J Tucker), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), B C Lloyd & D R W Stanley
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran second last of 8 at Gosford Mid Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Arato carrying 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn on September 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Decorum with 57kg at $5.50. Fitter now and the extra trip suits.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
Orange, Pale Grey Star And Sleeves
4 80 BEEN THERE
DAMIEN LANE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs D M Colley, M D D'silva, W Ramsay, Ms S J Wearne, D McBride, G G Rush, B Atkins, J Atkins, I J Meredith, M G Leadbitter, S G S Lester, Mrs D M Lester, G F Collins, M James, Here To Go (Mgr: P A Skulski), A A Smith, Ms R A Bryden, C Atkins, 2829 (Mgr: L E Mulholland) & J J R Willis
Raced twice to date. At debut, ran last of 8 at Taree F&M Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1262m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Koritsi with 58kg at $21. Last start ran last of 10 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Onmalone with 57kg at $151. Outclassed.
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R JONES
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
5 78x9 BLAZING STATEMENT
NIKKI HODGSON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss B Bergen
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Scone Mdn on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Antilopini with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1500m, 8 len behind La Morra with 57.5kg at $71. Need to see another run.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Maroon, Royal Blue Shamrock, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 x4345 LAST TOUR
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) & P Tsatsaronis
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tannin carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Illawarra Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Demmo Dermy carrying 59kg at $8. Key jockey change and assess on earlier runs.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 970x PROXIMA CENTAURI
JOSEPH PRIDE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, T Walker, L P Knight, Mrs L O'Donovan, P A Karlsson, B D Playford, P Henderson, J McFadden, D K Oldfield, A N Mcmaster & Ms E A Mcmaster
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last of 13 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw January 3 over 1600m, 45 len behind Dynast King with 54kg at $16. On debut ran last of 9 at Canterbury Super 3yo Mdn December 12 over 1250m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Airworthy carrying 55.5kg at $41. Back with the two trials and worth a look first-up.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands, Black And Lime Green Quartered Cap With Proven Logo
8 x7705 KRYSTINA KERIMA
LES ROBERTS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
W S Moore, Mrs K K Moore, D K Roberts & L K Roberts
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on June 12 over 1450m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Maples with 53.5kg at $16. The race before that got back early 10th of 14 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ephemeral with 57kg at $19. Looking to others.
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J PENZA
Gold, Black Sash, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
9 56x6x MY STAR
CRAIG CARMODY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms K E Harding, C Carmody, Mrs C M Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, M J Ferguson, Ms V Green, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs L M Rawson & K G Mcmonigle
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hush Hush carrying 59kg at $51. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Equerry carrying 59kg at $201. Can roll forward first-up and give plenty of cheek.
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C LEVER
Red And White Dots
10 86 SPARKLE SOCKS
CARLOS ANTONIO
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
P Clare, J Clare, Miss R Turner & Miss J Clare
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 900m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Flirtation carrying 54kg at $101. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 8 at Muswellbrook F&M Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1280m, slow going 7 len behind Royal Chic carrying 58kg at $101. Safely held again.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
Navy Blue, White Lightning Bolts On Sleeves, White Cap
11 066x9 SUPIDO SECRET
PAUL NICEFORO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M Cram, P Niceforo, Ms J G Sheldrake, Ms M E Anderson, Ms M Edwards, P Reilly, J G Saltalamacchia, J Saltalamacchia, A P Cram, L M Niceforo, J A Baker, Ms V K Bishop, B Niceforo, Mrs D M Niceforo, Mrs L Leighton, B J Forrester, Mrs E Dugum-Memic, E Dugum, N Niceforo & Mrs T E Niceforo
Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 10 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1280m, 22 len behind Comic Culture with 57kg at $101. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Astronomix with 53kg at $201. Outclassed.
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MS ROBYN FREEMAN
Hot Pink, Black Shamrock And Armbands, Quartered Cap