Wellington 13 May 2025
GOING: S(5)
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FEDERAL HOTEL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Matilda Of Tuscany is the likely leader at a slick tempo. HELEN'S CROWN (10) had a tough trip fresh up at Narromine but fought hard to still finish second. She has top hoop Kody Nestor replacing an apprentice this time, and is nicely poised to go one better. MATILDA OF TUSCANY (4) franked some good trial form with a brave effort for second on debut 2 weeks ago at Narromine. She will naturally improve second up, and can figure in the top 3 again. CANTE LIBRE (1) has been thereabouts in his last couple of starts and is dropping down into country class for the first time. Each-way. THE GIT UP (11) made up a stack of late ground at Dubbo 9 days ago when resuming from a spell. Stick with her on an each-way basis. SUGGESTED PLAY: Helen's Crown to win.
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CANTE LIBRE
RICHARD NUTMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs B Nutman Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Wyong Prov 4&Up Mdnsw on April 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bethsheba with 59kg at $10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Veravino carrying 59kg at $13. Well placed. |
5 C LEVER |
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| 2 | 0x68 |
NEW FRONTIER
BEN BLAY 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG N C Doyle, T L Akers, J Boyle, Ms C L C Barber, J I Boyle, N Freebody & N B Siliato Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1106m, 9 len behind Formal carrying 57.5kg at $11. Returned from break 6th of 9 at Quirindi Mdn on April 29 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Samita carrying 58kg at $51. Expect he'll find this too tough. |
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| 3 | 05x |
LOTINA
GARRY LUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W W Lunn & Y F Ma Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Dubbo Mdn December 9 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Beauty Edge with 55kg at $101. On debut second last of 12 at Narromine Mdn November 24 over 1100m, 9 len behind Arambys with 55.5kg at $101. Wait and see how he returns. |
16 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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MATILDA OF TUSCANY
CLINT LUNDHOLM 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG C L Sarina At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Narromine F&M Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1100m, in the wet; 2 len behind Antilles with 57.5kg at $7. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again. |
2 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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NODEFENCE
TROY MC CARNEY 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG D J Blackhall & P P O'Grady Dual acceptor. Having second run back today. Last start 6th of 8 at Narromine Cge Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Micro Mikki carrying 59kg at $71. At only start last preparation 6th of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1020m, in the wet; 8 len behind Stiorra with 59kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 GEORGINA MC DONNELL |
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QUI ROUGE
JAKE HULL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG JJOC Pty Ltd (Mgr: J J O'Connor) Dual acceptor. At debut, 6th of 8 at Newcastle Mid 3yo Mdn on April 26 over 900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Harlex with 57kg at $8.50. Better for that run and can do much better. |
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MARVEL MAN
CHERYL CROCKET 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms K E Harding, C Carmody, M J Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold & Dr M J Nelligan Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn November 16 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Correon carrying 55kg at $17. Previously first up; second in a small field at Goulburn Mdn September 13 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Dashing Rupert with 57kg at $15. Expected to prove hard to beat. |
4 M A CAHILL |
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LUNA LINDT
ANGUS STEWART 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG M B Christian, B G Christian, Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely) & Ms Y Li Third race start. First start 5th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Patriot Star carrying 55kg at $6. Went for a break before returning 4th of 7 at Mudgee Mdn on April 20 over 1100m, 4 len behind Rotho Bro carrying 56kg at $4.60. Yet to place and others rate better. |
10 D DILLON |
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| 9 | 26632 |
BEST DEFENCE
CLINT LUNDHOLM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Australian Bloodstock, S Oliver, Ms D Mackay, Kramerica Industries (Mgr: MJ Pullen), Big Arms Racing, Stilrunen, J Morrison, R W Morrison, C J Woodbridge, C J Woodbridge, U P T, D Fletcher, Changing Seasons, S G Rielly, C N James, J D Buttner, T J Muldoon, AB Dowager Girl, G Papadakos Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Narromine Cge Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1100m, on a wet track; nose behind Micro Mikki carrying 57kg at $7.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1000m, nose behind Dusty Vermeer carrying 59kg at $7. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. |
2 ZOE HUNT |
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| 10 | 686x2 |
HELEN'S CROWN
MARK HOWARD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M N Howard, A A Pacey, Mrs H M Pacey, R D Butt, Mrs & J Butt, D G Chivas, Mrs T L Chivas, E Rawling, Mrs K A Rawling, Miss K Puckeridge, J Butt Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Narromine F&M Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1100m, in the wet; long-neck behind Antilles with 55kg at $19. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track Mdn on November 17 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Bylong carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance. |
7 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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THE GIT UP
BRETT THOMPSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B K Cluff, Thompson Racing (Mgr: B R E Thompson), J T Eason, J R Hill, Miss A Shorter, J E Mason, Mrs K E Thompson & Miss E D Theobald Having second run back today. Last outing 2nd of 8 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Pressnell with 57kg at $12. At only start last preparation 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 900m, slow going 2.5 len behind Violet And Blue carrying 57kg at $12. Can go one better. |
6 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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COUNT YOUR PENNIES
CONNIE GREIG 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG G F Curtain Mare back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1115m, 10 len behind Shehungthemoon with 58kg at $14. Previously first up; second of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1014m, soft track; a nose behind Chilli Tycoon carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Likely to play a major role. |
9 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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HARRIETIER
BRETT ROBB 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG D W Ringland, Mrs H J Ringland & L Robinson Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 10 at Narromine F&M Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Antilles with 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Narromine Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Zarizatycoon with 57kg at $61. Expect she'll find this too tough. |
3 M HEAGNEY |
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MR GUNNA DO
TROY MC CARNEY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss N M Lewry & T A McCarney At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Narromine Cge Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Micro Mikki with 59kg at $51. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1000m, 5 len behind Dusty Vermeer carrying 57.5kg at $101. Nice effort last time. Should run well. |
8 K DUNBAR |
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SOHO COCO
MICHAEL LUNN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG W W Lunn Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 13 at Dubbo Super Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1300m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Dreambender with 57kg at $81. First up last campaign 4th in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on December 17 2023 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Yongtai carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Prefer later on. |
1 EMMA LY |
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OUTLAW ANNIE
BRETT ROBB 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G A Orbell, K R Orbell, R B Grynberg & J M Richardson Dual acceptor. First starter by Pariah out of Annie's Logic. Finished third in a Narromine trial November 24. Would prefer to see her perform on race day before recommending. |
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