Wyong 16 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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RICK ARNETT APPRECIATION STAKES PROVINCIAL MAIDEN PLATE 1350m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy What A Gent leading the way. ANTHROPOID (11) ran some respectable races in Group company last prep and resumed with a tough on-pace fourth over 1200m at Illawarra Grange. Drops in weight and can assert his class in this winnable race. GOLDEN GODDESS (12) away only fairly on debut and found the 1200m too short when fifth over 1200m at Canterbury. Look for her to be doing her best work late. BOBBY (1) claims helps today after he was collared late when second over 1206m at Port Macquarie. Can take control early and prove hard reel in. Debutant OCEAN EMPIRE (4) the next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Anthropoid looks to find his race.
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BOBBY
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C L Perry Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1206m, slow going 2.5 len behind Canal with 59kg at $12. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Gosford on July 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Frida Kay with 53.5kg at $9.50. Going well. One of the leading chances with the claim. |
1 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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CLASSIC TWO
RODNEY BAILEY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG F L Li At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1350m, 2 len behind Savoonga with 55kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Don's Party carrying 55kg at $6. Going well. Should hold the form and play a leading role. |
5 R JONES |
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| 3 | 35 |
MR REIBY
THERESA BATEUP 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss T M Bateup, E S Spooner, SL Douglas, B Callanan, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), Bludgers Run, Ms K Ainsworth, K Tinney & Ms S P Toogood Raced twice to date. At debut, ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moruya on July 10 over 1210m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Zougotme with 59kg at $5.50. Last start 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange on July 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pierro Lad with 57kg at $20. Has ability and place best from the gate. |
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OCEAN EMPIRE
SARA RYAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bluebloods syndication First starter by Merchant Navy out of Fiorentina. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Latest trial was only fair and market moves should be monitored. |
4 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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RAINING LUCK
DAMIEN SMITH 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG B L R Smith, G Hugo, D R O'Brien, C C Black, J Bryant, A Humble, E Smith, M J Smith, L J F Smith, Ms J Smith & C Hurst Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 9 at Newcastle on July 11 over 900m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Misty Veil carrying 59kg at $71. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 7 at Taree on July 21 over 1007m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Don't carrying 56kg at $12. Must improve sharply. |
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WHAT A GENT
TRACEY BARTLEY 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Stratheden Racing (Mgr: G M Maher) Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1509m, slow going nose behind Kharif carrying 55kg at $4.20. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Don's Party carrying 55kg at $4.40. Frustrating gelding who stays in the mix. |
3 ANDREW ADKINS |
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AELFWYNN
NIKKI HODGSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P B Hodgson Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Newcastle on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Lady Of The Castle carrying 55kg at $81. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Newcastle on January 31 over 1300m, 7 len behind Easiest Choice carrying 55kg at $61. Outclassed. |
2 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 8 | 4x963 |
CAPE DOUGLAS
MARC CHEVALIER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Starblue Consultancy (Mgr: A Senechaud), Mrs C M J Chevalier, R M Timbery, J D Cronk, D Marshall, Mrs L Robertson, J Dinsey, S Arnold, M Sillick, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom) & Mrs M Olcese Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Share The Joy carrying 55kg at $2.70. The run before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at Hawkesbury on July 2 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Viva Mauricio carrying 57kg at $31. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. |
10 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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CRISPY LEAVES
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), D P Heffernan, RMR Racing (Mgr: M E Clayton), J F Gardiner, W A Fitzpatrick, S E Roberts, G V Metcalf, C Zucco, D Sullivan, MyGav Racing (Mgr: Ms M Lam), S A White, D N Gardiner, Miss V M Tomasums, T St James, J T Wilks & W D Grob Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track Mid Mdn-Sw March 28 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Derry City Felix with 56.5kg at $16. On debut second last in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn February 21 over 1000m, 3 len behind Premium with 57kg at $19. Returns with the two trials and will be closing strongly. |
6 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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MY SWEETHEART
DAMIEN SMITH 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs K J Waters & Miss M L Richards Last start 4th in a small field at Quirindi on August 4 over 1100m, 6 len behind The Crusher carrying 55kg at $19. Before that 2nd of 7 at Taree on July 21 over 1007m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Don't carrying 53kg at $13. Looking to others. |
8 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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ANTHROPOID
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lego Master with 59kg at $8. Previously second-up 9th of 13 in a G3 The TL Baillieu Handicap at Rosehill on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Southend with 57kg at $81. Solid return and can get the better of these. |
7 ZAC LLOYD |
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GOLDEN GODDESS
KRIS LEES 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), M F Clemenger, M D Needham, C A Ahrens, B J Thynne, K M Owen, P W Jones, D L Forward, K C Marshall, I J Ahrens, D A Page, P A Johnson, N G Sargent, S D Hoppe & B D Farrelly Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 8 at Canterbury on July 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Krasina carrying 56.5kg at $31. Even debut and looms as a serious contender. |
8 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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LADY OF WISDOM
PAUL PERRY 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Mrs C L Perry Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, ran second last of 9 at Newcastle on July 11 over 900m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Sprightly Affair carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up ran second last of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Coco Affair with 54kg at $101. Not at this stage. |
9 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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