Canberra   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

HOPS & HOOVES FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER HANDICAP 1750m

Track: AW   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Exceedingly Hot taking up the running ahead of Ana Carolina and Departing Bullet. HEIR JORDAN (3) peaks, and he's been racing in better company in town. He gives away starts, but expect him to improve sharply on a firm surface and at this level. The extra metres suit. ANA CAROLINA (5) led and won a CL1 easily here two weeks ago. She keeps improving, and Penza stays aboard. She is free running and will take pegging back. A threat. REGION TIME (10) was narrowly beaten here twice on the course proper, and those efforts stack right up. She maps for a soft run and has been kept on the fresh side. STRAIGHT FIRE (8) went close here on the grass first up, and has raced in better provincial and metro company since. JVO replaced the apprentice and this surface should suit. She's right up to this at best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Heir Jordan gets the nod.
1 32414 EXCEEDINGLY HOT
NICK OLIVE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M E Sinderberry
Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Albury Bm66 on May 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Jannik carrying 62kg at $7.50. Before that won by 4 len at Queanbeyan Cl3 May 11 over 1600m defeating Drunken Sailor with 59kg at $2.90. Expected to go well.
1
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
2 00x39 CEREMONIOUS
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Australian Racing Tours Pty Ltd, S O'Neill, Mrs R O'Neill, M Maguire, R Thomas, Mrs P Pope, Ms B Mogg, T Wiseman, I Curnow, Mrs N Curnow, G Ryan, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs N Jukes, Ms G Cummins, Mrs H Mckenzie & Miauna Pty Ltd
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Wagga Ctry Cl2 on May 1 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Lucy Lulu carrying 60.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on May 18 over 1613m, slow going 9 len behind Gatchan carrying 60kg at $7. Risking.
5
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Black, Yellow Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 0x760 HEIR JORDAN
LUKE MUSSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
E B Inskip, Miss J J Inskip, Timpano (Mgr: M Timpano), C Kettle, J J Markulic, K W Hiscocks, D Barden, R R Markulic, K McKay, Mrs T Inman & A Bertuccio
At the latest run second last of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on May 31 over 1500m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Boys Night Out with 59kg at $41. The run before that 6th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on April 30 over 1550m, on heavy track; 5 len behind No Drama carrying 54kg at $8. This suits and he can improve.
3
C LEVER
Maroon, White Stars, Maroon Cap, White Pom Pom
4 x4200 DEPARTING BULLET
PAUL NICEFORO
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M Cram, J A Baker, Ms V K Bishop, Ms M E Anderson & Ms J G Sheldrake
Most recently second last of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 23 over 1280m, 6 len behind Crucial Witness with 59.5kg at $31. The start before that faded in the straight 10th of 13 at Goulburn Bm74 on March 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Right Rein with 57.5kg at $21. Looking to others.
8
DALE COLE
Hot Pink, Black Shamrock And Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 31331 ANA CAROLINA
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P H Lewis
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2 len at this track Cl1-Sw May 23 over 1750m defeating Flashy Icon with 57kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on May 11 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Juan Pablo carrying 57kg at $3. Can make it two on the trot.
7
J PENZA
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
6 23591 TAUMATA
TIM DONNELLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P L & Mrs J Galloway, G D Ellis, Ms T J Champion, NineCoreeSt (Mgr: M R Ellis), W M Sanbrook, R J Earsman, Ms L C Byrnes, L J Galloway, D W Manson, G Harper, Dr L M Bodell, R J Thomas, B P Bradley & Mrs A L Bradley
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Wagga Bm66 May 1 over 2000m defeating Dynamic One with 56kg at $9. The run before that second last of 10 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on April 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sacred Mistress with 58kg at $21. Worth consideration.
9
NICK HEYWOOD
Dark Blue, Orange Braces, Hooped Sleeves, Dark Blue And White Quartered Cap
7 76353 AVONVIEW
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, G J Wilks, Mrs J A Wilks, M K Walcott, A E Bowie & S B Palmer
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on May 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Call Me Artie with 60kg at $3.80. The race before that 5th of 12 at Wagga Bm66 on May 1 over 2000m, 2 len behind Taumata with 57.5kg at $41. Threatening a win.
4
BRODIE LOY
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
8 3x360 STRAIGHT FIRE
TODD SMART
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B J McAlister, A B Scott, Mrs D L Scott, A J Beaven, R E Smart, C Porter, Mrs K Porter, C A Melville, D Chester, Ms F Wroe, G C Love, J C Lee, L Hughes, M B Caggiano, S D Chester, W A Pollack, M Pejic, T R Smart & M D Connelly
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 12th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on May 31 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Boys Night Out carrying 53.5kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 14 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 on May 3 over 1500m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Canadian Ruler with 56kg at $5. Has claims.
10
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
9 x2352 JULIETTE'S JOY
JOE CLEARY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G Harvey
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on May 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Diamond Carat with 60kg at $9.50. Before that 5th of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl3 on May 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Exceedingly Hot with 55.5kg at $3.90. Hard to see her playing a role.
6
MS JESS TAYLOR
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Cap
10 36422 REGION TIME
GRATZ VELLA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T A Corkhill, B T Corkhill, P B Corkhill, D B Maxwell, P E Corkhill & P J Morrissey
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on May 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Call Me Artie carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Canberra Bm55 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Poker Dice carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Tough to beat.
2
QUAYDE KROGH
Orange, Grey Stripes
11 87016 POKER DICE
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms P A Buchanan, Ms L Snowden & T P McAloon
Last start 6th of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on May 9 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Call Me Artie with 53.5kg at $5. The race before that won by a nose at Canberra Bm55 April 26 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Region Time carrying 56kg at $6. Major player.
11
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Red And White Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap