Canterbury   09 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

DUNDEEL AT ARROWFIELD HANDICAP 1900m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 12)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Loose Love to lead Monarchs Brae at just a moderate tempo. NAVAL COMMISSION (2) strengthened up over the break and further improved out to the 1900m. Looked a run short with the 61.5kg when a plugging third over 1600m at Warwick Farm. In good staying yard and the claim brings him right into the calculations. LOOSE LOVE (7) handy Canberra-trained gelding from the Todd Smart stable who will relish the drop in weight. Had to work hard from the wide draw when a fading fourth over 1900m here. Sherry retains the ride and looking for a better performance today. MONARCHS BRAE (1) his best figures are over this track and trip and strips fitter now. Back in grade after finishing a plodding ninth over 1800m at Rosehill in BM78 class. J Mac rides and gets his chance. FAY'S ANGELS (4) indicated she was near her best when gripping on late to run fourth over 1600m at Gunnedah. Goes well here and has each way prospects with the 3kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Naval Commission to break through.
1 62x99 MONARCHS BRAE
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, R B Craigie, G W Aldridge, I Bruce, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, M R Lester, R P Campbell, J R Gunston, J M Sicily, R G Sawyer, L Shiels, R G Dumbrell & J L Silvester
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Seafall with 60.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Half Yours with 56.5kg at $81. Ready to peak after two runs back and is a winning chance.
6
JAMES MCDONALD
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 00x23 NAVAL COMMISSION
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), P J Woollett, J W Sutherland, A S Taylor, D M Badger, Ms J E Mors, Team 2750 (Mgr: C Raymond), G S J England, Gallop Schnell, J Johnson, A Holbeck, P R M F Racing, J J Davis, Ms DM Goodwin, Mrs T E Parish, A M Parish, A Torino, Dynamic No 144 & A C Clarke
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track 5yo+ Bm78 on April 30 over 1550m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind No Drama with 58kg at $3.80. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Good Prize carrying 61.5kg at $3.90. Has solid top three claims.
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BRAITH NOCK
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
3 6x081 BENGAL BOY
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), R Menchise, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, A H Goodfellow, N J McKissock, M P Stone, P A Tasker, Adelante Racing (Mgr: G F Debono), Mrs A G Stone, L D Freeman, Mrs L J Freeman, Beartown 33 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), A J C Pianta & P N Mansfield
Last start won by 2 len at Newcastle Prov Bm68 May 26 over 1870m in heavy going defeating Fighting Magnus carrying 59kg at $4.60. The race before that 8th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 14 over 1800m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Ella Hazel carrying 60kg at $61. Stays in the mix on latest victory.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 70764 FAY'S ANGELS
KAREN OWEN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Ms C A Hill, E J Meadows, Ms G M Browne & Mrs C F Johnson
Last start 4th of 14 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup Mbm78 on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Osman with 56kg at $9.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at Gosford Bm78 on May 10 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Asgoodassobergets carrying 52.5kg at $26. Hard fit and close to a win.
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MADELINE OWEN
White, Orange Star, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Quartered Cap
5 189x6 PRINCESS ELLY
CRAIG IVIL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M P Colman & Miss E J Hobbs
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Good Prize carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a head at Tauherenikau Rating 75 November 10 over 1600m in the wet defeating Mckhan with 51kg at $6.40. Has ability but needs to lift.
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JASON COLLETT
Pink, White Sleeves And Cap
6 60300 RICO SUAVE
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
S O'Halloran
Most recently ran last of 13 at Scone Midway Bm72 on May 17 over 1700m, slow going 5.5 len behind Walking Painting with 56.5kg at $151. The run before that second last of 13 at Orange Orange Cup Bm90 on April 11 over 2100m, 14 len behind Campaldino with 54kg at $41. Needs to do a lot more.
4
M BELL
Royal Blue, White Seams, White Sleeves Royal Blue Stars, White Cap Royal Blue Star
7 87324 LOOSE LOVE
TODD SMART
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B J McAlister, Shedlife (Mgr: M G Gafa), A J McAlister, Redbacks Racing Group (Mgr: D M Taylor), T A Hartley, B Collins, M A Bartley, Addie Jack (Mgr: T J Clarke), D Painter, J C Lee, W J Poll, R E Smart, R E Smart, Charlos Racing (Mgr: C L Rose), L N French & T R Smart
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 14 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1900m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Kenmare Bay with 59kg at $26. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm86 on May 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Knife's Edge with 55kg at $3.40. Expected to be in the finish.
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TOM SHERRY
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
8 32215 GATCHAN
NORM GARDNER
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
TC Bloodstock Syndicate (Mgr: ST Cheung) & Summerhill Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgr: D Gardner)
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1900m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Kenmare Bay with 52kg at $26. Before that won by a long-neck at Sapphire Coast Bm66 May 18 over 1613m on a rain affected track defeating Bonus Tempus carrying 54.5kg at $5. Prefer to see her back in form.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Orange And Green Quarters, Yellow Sleeves And Cap