Tamworth   31 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

SIPPLE CONTRACTING MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1000m-300m, True Remainder.  

Pace looks genuine from The Hoff, Miss Heroic and Miss Madigan, closely attended by Helen's Crown. WRITTEN LEGACY (4) is returning from a spell of 11 months. Finished fifth at Grafton over 1106m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Holly Williams. Fitter for a seventh in a recent trial over 1000m at Doomben. A solid return is anticipated. HELEN'S CROWN (8) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at Narromine but raced below expectations last time over 1100m at Wellington, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths. Has the class to produce a better result. SIZZLING BOY (3) and MISS MADIGAN (6) both have place claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,8,3,6.
1 2 JAKUBIK
MARK MINERVINI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Minervini Racing, B F O'Connor, R A Gurr, From The Track Rubick, S K Coulter, D V McManus, A Renehan, R W Webb, Mrs S J Nash, A J Nash, G R Bond, J R Lee, B J Waddell, Ms A McCooke & MyGav Racing
At debut, 2nd in a small field at Muswellbrook Super Mdn on May 2 over 1000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Signatories with 59kg at $9. Might struggle in this line-up.
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L P ROLLS
Gold, Black V And Cap
2 0x70 MASQUE LISTO
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Thompson Racing (Mgr: B R E Thompson), Mrs H K Purcell-Stokes, C J Wildie, M J Wildie, M G Leadbitter, Mrs N D Gibson, N P Horton, P Hickman, R W Rayner, T Ristevski, T J Scrivener, P J Scott, Miss J R Gibson & F Giuffre
Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. First-up 7th of 10 at Wellington Ctry Mdn on March 28 over 900m, 3 len behind Bolo Miss with 57kg at $61. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Coonabarabran Mdn on April 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Martindale Dancer carrying 57kg at $5.50. Likely to struggle.
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Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
3 9x458 SIZZLING BOY
NIKKI HODGSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms N M Hodgson, S P Hodgson & P B Hodgson
At the latest run second last of 9 at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Crusader Razor carrying 59kg at $10. The race before that second last in a small field at Newcastle Mdn on April 23 over 900m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hawker Hall with 55kg at $15. Might need more race experience.
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KODY NESTOR
Maroon, Royal Blue Shamrock, Maroon And Royal Blue Diagonal Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
4 563x WRITTEN LEGACY
HOLLY WILLIAMS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
CBR (Mgr: R A M Lightfoot)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Kilcoy Mdn June 21 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Bovidae carrying 56kg at $7. On debut fifth of 11 at Grafton 2yo Hcp April 30 2024 over 1106m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Thunderous with 56.5kg at $13. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Bright Pink, Emerald Green Chevrons, Chevron Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 68 QUI ROUGE
JAKE HULL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
JJOC Pty Ltd (Mgr: J J O'Connor)
Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 8 at Newcastle Mid 3yo Mdn on April 26 over 900m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Harlex carrying 57kg at $8.50. Last start 8th of 10 at Taree Mdn on May 13 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Kermitisapet with 57kg at $6. Well suited here and is sure to prove tough to beat.
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JENNY DUGGAN
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
6 845x5 MISS MADIGAN
JUSTIN DRAKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs H C Fahey, M F Williams & J Sepos
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Reluctant Diva with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Gunnedah Mdn on December 7 over 1000m, 5 len behind Close My Eyes carrying 55.5kg at $9. Looking to others.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Dark Blue, Red And Black Checked Sash, Red Sleeves, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
7 28267 CLAN D'ORO
JEREMY SYLVESTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S Elaro, P B Elaro & G Massoud
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Tamworth Mdn on May 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Zelestial carrying 55kg at $20. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Reluctant Diva carrying 57kg at $8. Has been racing well. Will be harder to beat this time.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red, Black Stripes, Black Cap
8 86x27 HELEN'S CROWN
MARK HOWARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M N Howard, A A Pacey, Mrs H M Pacey, R D Butt, Mrs R J Butt, D G Chivas, Mrs T L Chivas, E Rawling, Mrs K A Rawling, Miss K Puckeridge & J Butt
Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout 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. Last start 7th of 10 at Wellington Mdn on May 13 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Cante Libre carrying 56kg at $17. Expected to finish much closer.
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SHAE WILKES
Yellow, Green Braces, Red Striped Sleeves, Green Cap
9 0x085 INCANTRESS
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), R D Moore, N Henry, A J Farrelly, G R Matthews, A R Taylor, S A Young, S D Hoppe, D L Forward, B D Farrelly, R R Costmeijer, TDCG (Mgr: S C Seabrook), Mrs F J Marshall, D Worpel, Ms J R Steepe, P W Burgess, L Stone, Mrs R Pavan, P W Sullivan & S J Pringle
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Wyong Prov Mdn on May 1 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Exothrill with 55kg at $12. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Tamworth Mdn on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Halo Phenomena with 55kg at $11. Rates highly and can break through if at her best.
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D MCLELLAN
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap, Black Pom Pom
10 x0449 INSAIN FLAME
TROY O'NEILE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
R P Stapleford, Mrs J M Stapleford, N P Stapleford, N Hudson, S Kerr, R Van-Kemenade, D N Hudson, Mrs J Hudson, M Schoemaker & B P Whitty
At the latest run second last of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Desert Cougar carrying 57kg at $151. The run before that 4th in a small field at Armidale Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Kowloon Princess carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Others preferred.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
Pink And Blue Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
11 5x898 MISS HEROIC
MICHAEL DYKES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M Dykes & Mrs P L Dykes
At the latest run led to the turn then faded ran last of 8 at Tamworth Mdn on May 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Zelestial with 55kg at $17. The start before that 9th of 13 at this track Mdn on May 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Piccolino carrying 55kg at $14. Has ability and is a definite top three hope.
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SERG LISNYY
Brown, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
12 79220 OUTCAST SOLDIER
KIEREN HAZELTON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
A B Hazelton, K W Hazelton, J C Tate, C Herbig & E Jones
Last start 12th of 14 at Parkes Super Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Billabong Rose carrying 57kg at $26. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Dubbo Mdn on May 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Colonel Light carrying 55kg at $21. Expected to finish much closer.
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White, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves
13 48374 THE HOFF
WAYNE MARTYN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss R V Bourke
Last start 4th of 7 at Moree Pic Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 950m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ellati carrying 67kg at $4. The race before that 7th of 10 at Binnaway Mdn on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Skittlz with 55kg at $9. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
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CASSEY WILLIAMS
Purple, Black Lightning Strike, Checked Sleeves And Cap