Canberra   20 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

THE GI-DEE-UP PLATE 1280m

Track: SYNTHETIC   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

No noted pacemaker engaged, so expect an moderate pace. LONDON BOY (2) has been beaten a whisker in his last two and was backed off the map at Goulburn last time. He's on a quick backup and gets in well with the 4kg claim. Has the outside barrier but is good enough to manage. COLD MIST (1) has been beaten 1L here in his last two. He led last time and gets the opportunity to do the same here. Krogh sticks, and he's a winning chance. ROUGE HOMME (5) just missed a place here last time, quickly back to form. Maps well and will strip fitter. He's capable of fighting out the finish. SUPERIOR FUN (11) has been kept on the fresh side and drops back to a sprint. Has a wide gate but her near miss at the Sapphire Coast two back rates strongly. The 4kg claim brings her into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with London Boy.
1 67832 COLD MIST
PAUL MURRAY
3YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
A A Robinson, S J Baxter, B N Aiken, M T Kenny, Aggar Brothers Racing No. 3 (Mgr: B J Aggar), Jorges Racing (Mgr: V Jorden), Mrs K Moraitis, S Papadoulos & S A J Mackenzie
Racing well recently. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on June 6 over 1280m, 1.0 len behind Cifonelli carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn on May 23 over 1080m, 1.1 len behind Indefensible with 56.5kg at $26. Made headway last time. Go close.
8
QUAYDE KROGH
Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Cap
2 32522 LONDON BOY
DANNY WILLIAMS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A J McMahon, K McMahon, R A McMahon, Mrs R L Mcmahon, S K McMahon & C M McMahon
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; head behind Hamaguchi with 59.5kg at $1.40. Before that 2nd of 10 at Warren Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1000m, head behind Houdini Spirit with 59kg at $3.40. A key runner.
12
DALE COLE
Pink, Light Blue Sash And Cap
3 750x OH KELLY
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L W Worley
Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Stawell Mdn-Sw May 20 2024 over 2000m, 10 len behind From The Basement with 59.5kg at $51. On debut second last of 8 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw April 16 2024 over 1600m, 18 len behind Don Rubio carrying 59kg at $41. Might be better off following this run.
6
SINEAD PEEBLES
Orange, Grey Stripes
4 7x567 ROCAS GRANDES
ANTHONY WARREN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A C Warren, Ms C Bain, P G Hawksley, B J Hitchcock, Mrs K Bebbington, O Robson, R W Stones, Ms A Doyle, Mrs A Randell & T Hitchcock
Most recently 7th of 12 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Southern Sky carrying 59kg at $91. The run before that 6th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Trouve with 59kg at $19. Draws out again and passing here.
9
J PENZA
White, Navy Blue Westgrove Stud Brand And Sleeves
5 34x34 ROUGE HOMME
PAT MURPHY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M Chung
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Quein Step with 57.5kg at $8.50. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1080m, 1.75 len behind Miss Indi with 59kg at $5. Can improve sharply.
4
R BENSLEY
White, Blue V, Blue and White Striped Sleeves and cap
6 88x8 SHOESMITH
DARRYLL KELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D R Kell
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1080m, 6 len behind Miss Indi with 57kg at $91. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tenner with 59kg at $26. Others preferred.
7
C LEVER
Royal Blue, White Diamond Sash, Diamonds On Sleeves And Cap
7 TORPEDO TED
TARA & PHILIPPE VIGOUROUX
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr A T Ethell, Mrs S F Ethell, N A Ethell, Mrs N P Ethell, Miss A P Ethell, L W Thacker, E Vigouroux, P M Vigouroux, L Vigouroux & Mrs T L Vigouroux
First starter by Adelaide out of Tramontana Lass. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Doubt he will make an impression here so prepared to risk.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Royal Blue, White Epaulettes, Red Sleeves, White Cap
8 04357 EXTREMELY EXCITING
NORM GARDNER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, E D Codd & Mrs T E Codd
Last start 7th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Trouve with 57kg at $71. The race before that second last in a small field at Corowa Ctry Mdn on May 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sundrop carrying 53.5kg at $41. Makes no appeal.
2
JACK BAKER
Red, White Hoops, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Cap
9 0650x GUN CONTROL
GRAHAM BROWN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs T M Brown, G R Brown & J R Rolfe
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Canberra Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind So Magnificent with 55.5kg at $151. On debut 12th of 14 at Warwick Farm Superf&M Mdn-Sw September 25 over 1200m, 12 len behind Dominetta with 52.5kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns.
1
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Purple, Orange Chevrons
10 594 SECOND DEB
JOHN STEINMETZ
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on June 6 over 1280m, 6 len behind Cifonelli with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on April 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Honey Perfume with 56.5kg at $41. Needs to lift.
10
MS JESS TAYLOR
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap With Dark Blue Spots
11 x2526 SUPERIOR FUN
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K Ible, S Mason & Mrs T E Ible
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1613m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Evokes carrying 57kg at $5. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1410m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Star Of The Class with 57kg at $17. One of the players.
11
RYAN BRADLEY
White With ACM Racing Logo, Navy And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
12 54x WISH YOU WERE HERE
MATTHEW KELLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
P H Lewis
She is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw April 3 over 2550m, 15 len behind Amawasha carrying 57kg at $11. On debut fifth of 8 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1950m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Vistetto carrying 57kg at $19. The betting will be key.
5
CORIAH KEATINGS
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds