Canberra 23 May 2025
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MEGAN VAN ARKEL HANDICAP 1206m Track: SYNTHETIC Rain (Max: 16) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo assured with Dollythediva, Noctua and Texas Open rolling to the front. GIZA (9) raced well here on the turf before the spell, and she resumed with a narrow defeat at the Sapphire Coast, heavily bet. She has an awkward barrier, but keeps Taylor, and fitter is capable of taking the next step. ISAGURA (10) has a cruel gate, but she's racing well and can build on the Goulburn placing. She'll also appreciate the longer sprint, and the 2kg claim is handy. ASTROGAZER (3) resumes from the inside barrier and has claims if presented on song. The cold has had a trial hit-out at Randwick, and Loy is a positive jockey engagement. The betting will be key. CHRISTMAS STAR (5) won a Gundagai Maiden by 3.3L, and then things didn't work out at the Sapphire Coast. Peaks today, and winning rider JVO is reunited. Maps well, and a bounce isn't out of the question. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Giza.
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KOTAISHI
MATTHEW KELLEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG E J Kelly, Mrs R Lewis, U Uelese, S Uelese, J Williams, D V Kelly, L B Rankin, Twist Tops (Mgr: C Johnson), P R Graf, Mrs K Graf, R J Rowlands, Z O'Collins, L Tindale & M Atkinson At the latest run 10th of 14 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 on May 3 over 1500m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Canadian Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on April 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Craft carrying 59kg at $2.90. Can improve on recent efforts. |
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ROTHO BRO
JARROD AUSTIN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J B Critchley, J M Austin, Falcon Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Vella), Ingleburn Misfits (Mgr: M P Dowdy), D A Gunther & D B Tipping Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by 3 len at Mudgee Mdn April 20 over 1100m defeating A Bar In Paris with 58.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zielle carrying 59kg at $8. One of the hopes. |
9 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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ASTROGAZER
ANTHONY WARREN 3YO BROWN COLT 58.0KG Mrs C Van Blanken, Mrs L M Griffiths, D Yayakos, C Villa, M Rodios, E Schober, J Di Lembo, M J Cock & Miss A Castle Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Canberra Cl1-Sw October 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Tulsi with 57.5kg at $51. On debut second in a small field at Moruya Mdn August 5 over 1310m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Levis Criminalibus carrying 57kg at $4.50. Everything points to a bright return. |
1 BRODIE LOY |
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HELL OF A SHOW
JENNY HOY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms J L Hoy, J E Housley & M T Housley At the latest run 6th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on May 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind All Astern with 59kg at $14. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on April 22 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Anthracia with 59.5kg at $17. Must improve off a last-start sixth over 1000m at Queanbeyan to feature in the finish. |
8 GLENN CAHILL |
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CHRISTMAS STAR
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 3YO GR/BR FILLY 57.0KG Hancox Racing No 11 (Mgr: R J Peacock) Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on May 4 over 1410m, slow going 7 len behind Spiele carrying 59kg at $4.80. The race before that won by 3.5 len at Gundagai Mdn April 6 over 1180m defeating Reef Road with 56kg at $2.60. Has the ability and can atone this time. |
3 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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NOCTUA
NATALIE JARVIS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Thorotek, P Harrison, B W Winter, R A Hawke, J Markwort, Cartys Clan, S G Bradford, Mixed Bag Racing, Rea Racing, J C Scheide, N Byron, PR Mohr, R J Walden, A P Tier, A J Redman, D J Bourke, A C Robinson, NG Senior Smith & Reginald Racing Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on May 8 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Chemtrail with 57kg at $13. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Jacob Joe carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. Shouldn't be far away. |
12 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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CASHBURN
MITCHELL BEER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, C C Pickford, J Richardson, V Orlizki, Mrs S L Fowler, A Singaram, M J Hastie, B R D Connors, P Simpson-Morgan, Ms J Lambert, B B Wong, S N Gordon, Miss SA Allison, H G H McCathie, D Ryan, 7M Bloodstock, 6 Chins, Tranoger, Bunker Boys Racing & Carney Racing Last start 10th of 12 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Cosmeena carrying 56.5kg at $11. The race before that second last of 11 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 12 over 1500m, 5 len behind Bella Kathleen carrying 55kg at $16. Risking. |
4 HOLLY DURNAN |
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DOLLYTHEDIVA
JOHN NISBET 4YO BLACK MARE 56.0KG L J Weston Second run back. First-up after nine months favourite; won by 2.25 len at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw April 22 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Macclesfield carrying 55.5kg at $2.35. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 7 at Canberra Mdn on March 20 2024 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Sutton Vella with 55.5kg at $14. Great chance to make it two in a row. Found winning form and can go on with it. |
16 LOUISE DAY |
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GIZA
TOM WILSON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG D J Reay, Ms D M Oades, T Wilson, R P Smith, Mrs E Smith, Ms S G Folkes, G J Reay & Miss D A Reay Second run back. First-up after six months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1007m in soft going defeating De Razilly carrying 57kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Canberra Mdn on October 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Spacegirl carrying 56.5kg at $10. Found winning form and can go on with it. |
10 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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ISAGURA
PAT MURPHY 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG K M Syrek, N R Taylor, D A Cassells, C J McIntosh, M Canellis, A J Mcintosh, R A Gavin, D J Anderson, Mrs P A Irvine & D L Irvine Form hard to fault. At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Goulburn F&M Cl1 on April 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Everlasting Stars carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Canberra Fedral Mdn April 18 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Wonderful Mistake with 57kg at $6. Key runner and should be in the finish. |
15 JESSICA BROOKES |
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KENYAN CHARM
JOHN NISBET 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG R C Llitch Last start 6th of 13 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Beau Rock with 61.5kg at $18. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Jacob Joe with 61.5kg at $6. Yet to fire on this surface so she has the job ahead. |
11 J PENZA |
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ITSZARBABY
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG G Portelli, A Roden, A Munro, M A Foley, G T Anderson, M De Nicolis, A Dufficy, Sonnykids (Mgr: B S Jenkins), Iron Bar Racing (Mgr: J Elliott), T Martino, T Mcfarland, S Polistina, Mrs K D Porter, P R Russo, C H See, P R Sim & Shirl N Girls (Mgr: Mrs C K Kable) Racing well. Most recently 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Inoue with 53kg at $51. The run before that second last in a small field at Goulburn F&M Cl1 on April 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Everlasting Stars with 55kg at $6. Rates highly. Expected to do better. |
13 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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DON'T TELL JACK
SHAUN HARVEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG S Harvey Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on May 1 over 1100m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Executive Decision with 55kg at $61. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on April 19 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Lord Akomeed carrying 58kg at $4.20. Fully tested on his recent run. |
7 BRONTE SIMPSON |
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TEXAS OPEN
ALLAN MCRAE 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG A L McRae & Ms R S McRae At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl1 on May 11 over 1460m, 6 len behind Midnight Luna carrying 53kg at $51. The run before that 4th in a small field at Cootamundra Pic Cl2t on April 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pahang with 66kg at $4.20. Not keen on his chances. |
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APACHE DEEL
DARRYL ROLFE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms C Ratanasomboon & G R Inskip At the latest run second last of 13 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on May 16 over 1175m, 8 len behind Motorboat carrying 55.5kg at $201. The run before that second last of 12 at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl1 on May 11 over 1460m, 15 len behind Midnight Luna with 55kg at $201. Unlikely to threaten. |
5 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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TANTALUM
GARRY KIRKUP 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup) Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 January 24 over 1460m, 4 len behind My Shalom with 56kg at $16. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Xcessive Force with 57kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner. |
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SPIRITED KING
JOHN ROLFE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, Miss M Wenger & Mrs L A Leal Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on April 18 over 2000m, slow going 31 len behind Aethelflaed carrying 59kg at $201. The race before that ran last of 11 at Sapphire Coast Cl1-Sw on April 4 over 1610m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Sacred Mistress with 57kg at $151. Needs to do more. |
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