Taree   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

RAY WHITE TAREE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Anticipate Just On Fire, Hell Of A Lad and Kayz Time to set a strong tempo. HIGHLY TEMPTED (1) has caught the eye in his two runs since returning from a short spell, the latest a barnstorming second over 1200m at Port Macquarie. Can race a bit closer over the extra 100m from a better gate. Ready to win again. HELL OF A LAD (3) raced on the speed and battled on well but found one better when resuming over this trip at Muswellbrook last time out. Lightly raced three-year-old who was runner-up in a $50k maiden second-up last prep. Sure to give a great sight. KAYZ TIME (4) was lining up for just the second time when she led all the way and blitzed eight rivals over 1000m at Port Macquarie recently. The extra 300m is the query but she deserves the benefit of the doubt. REBEL ONE (6) recorded a soft maiden win at his twenty-first attempt when resuming over 1200m at Port Macquarie twelve days ago. Won't get carried away by that - each-way hope. Market watch on the sparingly raced JUST ON FIRE (2) first-up from a 20-week break. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Highly Tempted.
1 66x32 HIGHLY TEMPTED
TONY BALL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, J C Haisell, Ms J A Mills, R W C Mills, D R Mills, D Burley & Mrs J Burley
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 on January 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bodhi Boy carrying 58.5kg at $4. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on January 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Show 'Em Howl with 59.5kg at $4.60. Profiles nicely. Back in fine order and is sure to prove hard to beat.
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AARON BULLOCK
PURPLE, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT,DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP
2 71x JUST ON FIRE
JASON DEAMER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dynamic Ladies (Mgr: Mrs F K Watt), R J Gall, G A Hoult, T J Van Lathum, S M Kelly, R Nieuwenhoven, R G Robinson, A Cranes, J E R Harris, J Yianni, M A Wallace, Mrs A Little, M J Little, G J Cooper, Mrs M A Vaughan, M F O'Reilly, D Goodwin & J W Lyons
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.3 len Tamworth Mdn-Sw September 16 over 1600m defeating Just Breathe carrying 59kg at $2.30. On debut seventh of 12 at Kembla Grange Mdn August 17 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Dance To The Boom carrying 59kg at $9. Should be ready to run well.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
WHITE, DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS LOGO, RED CAP
3 321x2 HELL OF A LAD
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss L R Mitchell, L C Forbes, M Morton, H J Badger, G F Gillfeather, N W G Harris, T J Frazer, B Brooks, O L Engelbrecht & A D Mitchell
Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on January 13 over 1280m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ensign Parker with 59kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Scone Super Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1300m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Upwardly Mobile carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Genuine three-year-old who is the obvious threat.
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C REITH
BLACK, YELLOW STRIPE SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
4 41 KAYZ TIME
P J KELLY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
B Hayne & Ms K L Pigott
Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 56kg at $81. Second-up won by 4 len at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1000m defeating Torendosetta with 55.5kg at $15. Promising filly who can go on with it.
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L P ROLLS
ROYAL BLUE, RED FOUR DIAMONDS, DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, RED CAP
5 010 PETROGLYPH
TERRY EVANS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T Evans, Ms J A T Brand, J R Hurst & Ms C Fox
Most recently didn't finish the race at this track Cl1 January 7 over 1250m. Before that won by 0.6 len at Wauchope Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1240m defeating Zoona Than Later with 56kg at $17. Hard to enthuse.
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EMILY FARR
Green, White Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
6 425x1 REBEL ONE
MATTHEW ROBINSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Robinson, Miss M J Travis & Mrs A A Travis
Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1200m defeating Scattering carrying 59kg at $9. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1262m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Chaserlette with 56.5kg at $101. Back in good shape and can measure up once again.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
GREEN, WHITE HALVES, STRIPE SLEEVES
7 00x80 HIGH AND MARTY
TERRY EVANS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
S W Bridgman, B Lister & K J Lincoln
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 on January 3 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bodhi Boy carrying 54kg at $61. Last start second last of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on January 24 over 1206m, 9 len behind Pony Soprano with 53kg at $61. Not showing enough at this stage.
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A GIBBONS
Green ,White Diamond Band ,Yellow Sleeves ,Cap
8 71899 WELCOME BACK
TOM HIGGINS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T J Higgins & Ms A M Lee
Last start 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on January 24 over 1206m, 8 len behind Pony Soprano carrying 55.5kg at $151. The race before that second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on January 7 over 1250m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Toy Story with 54kg at $26. Prepared to overlook.
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KACIE ADAMS
WHITE, BLACK SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
9 03928 WORKING CAPITAL
PETER GRAHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S D Boukaram, S P Boukaram, A J Boukaram, J Ryan, D A Paterson, Miss V Micallef, A Hamade, W Wakim, C L Wilson, C J Coorey, N Burton & Mrs N Chaudhary
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on January 24 over 1206m, 7 len behind Pony Soprano carrying 53.5kg at $41. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on January 7 over 1250m, slow going 0.6 len behind Toy Story carrying 53kg at $11. SCRATCHED.
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P GRAHAM
Royal Blue, Red Five Stars, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
10 6170x BELLABATOOTA
HILARY DEW
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
H Dew & J Kyle
First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Grafton Cl1-Sw October 1 over 1550m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Ottoman Empire carrying 55kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Kempsey Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind See The Saint carrying 57kg at $17. Later on perhaps.
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COURTNEY FERRIS
PURPLE, WHITE SASH
11 65148 READY FOR VEGAS
SHANE EVERSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
I Turner, A Krayem, M W Leahey, D I Frazer & G Stevenson
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 1605m, 7 len behind Harriet carrying 60kg at $41. Before that ran last in a small field at Bowraville Bm50 on November 23 over 2200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nature Boy with 59kg at $6.50. Prefer to see him back in form.
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JEFF KEHOE
WHITE, BLUE VERTICAL STRIPES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
12 00070 DAWN COMMAND
PETER EVANS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Evans
Dual acceptor. Most recently 10th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on January 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Raised By Wolves with 55kg at $151. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on December 30 over 1305m, 7 len behind Key Legend carrying 56kg at $101. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.
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J GRISEDALE
OLD GOLD, DARK GREEN SEAMS, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, OLD GOLD STRIPE , DARK GREEN CAP , old GOLD SEAMS