Canberra   04 Jul 2025
 
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TERRACON WILLS & A-STAKES HANDICAP 1750m

Track: Synthetic   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Ferrari Man taking charge. Competitive. STRAIGHT FIRE (7) won here this grade/trip and then went to Bathurst and went close in 66 over 2000m as favourite. Comes back home and can bounce straight back, AVONVIEW (8) flopped on the wet at Wagga but the form prior is good for this. Just missed in similar here two back and he has an inside gate and the handy 2kg claim. TAUMATA (9) settled back and just missed at Wagga and then here posting a strong relative figure. Didn't handle the wet track at Wagga last time and Heywood is reunited. Fit and this is a winnable assignment. TAYTAY BAY (6) resumed in solid order and then won a 58 at Nowra. Needs a good ride in stronger but he should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Straight Fire.
1 08823 FERRARI MAN
ANDREW BOURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S L Crane & A Bourke
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 29 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Wealthy Investor with 53kg at $9. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Nowra Bm66 on June 17 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Caring Lass carrying 60kg at $15. Keeps putting in.
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JACK BAKER
Pale Green, White Diamond, Quartered Cap
2 5x724 FINAL COMMENT
NICK OLIVE
5YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
N J Olive, M P Hay, L D Joyce, D L Patterson, J D Patterson, A J Blackshaw, R V Anthony, L G Boag, D J Headon, G D Bailey, C Barritt-Eyles, Barritt-Eyles Wagon (Mgr: C Barritt-Eyles), D M Scullin, L J Olive, Reverend S Kaine & J P Patterson
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on May 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Call Me Artie carrying 61kg at $6. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Albury Bm66 on April 24 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Jannik carrying 61kg at $5.50. Keep onside.
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CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
3 960x6 DESERT VOICE
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
M D Beer, C H W Wong, A T Harrison, N Goedheer, J Ellis & Richbirds Racing (Mgr: R Richardson)
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 7 at Nowra Bm66 on June 17 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Caring Lass carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Newcastle F&M Bm78 on November 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Watch My Girl carrying 54kg at $67. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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HOLLY DURNAN
Navy Blue, Purple V, Sleeves And Cap
4 56455 SKIING
ROBERT QUINN
5YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
P L Brown, Grange Bloodstock (Mgr: P L Brown), Mrs D J Proctor, D G Proctor, E Cioffi, C Underhill, T Clerke & Ms S Padilla
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on June 28 over 1890m, in the wet; 5 len behind Stylebender carrying 57kg at $51. The start before that 5th of 7 at Nowra Bm66 on June 17 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Caring Lass with 60.5kg at $6. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
12
SHAUN GUYMER
Navy Blue, Old Gold Horse Head Symbol, Seams And Pom Pom
5 17291 PHILADELPHIA STORM
GARY COLVIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G B S Rocky Racing, Ms J D Smith, B N Witt, M J Douglas, W J Grentell, S Jones, S M Daly, Squires Loft Cheltenham, J Stephenson, S F Whyte, Dr T Robinson, C Inch, S J Absolum, M Cooke, D Lastrina, M N G Super Brew, C Barrington, R Mathews, N De Jong, & R L Moore
Last start won by 0.6 len at Albury Bm58 June 16 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Bellman with 61.5kg at $17. The run before that 9th of 11 at Wagga 4yo+ Bm66 on May 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Dark Vador with 57.5kg at $12. Tested under these conditions.
9
CARLY FRATER
White, Red And Black GBS Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 00x51 TAYTAY BAY
JOHN NISBET
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G Evers, R Mangeruca, D G Brockman, KC Jones, B W Heffernan, G B Heffernan, L J Weston, Ms M D Dowling, K P Baker, G K Levette, Mrs P Levette, C J Dawson, Miss J Kruk, G Morley, Mrs K Morley, J J Bonasera, D M King, M Miller & Mrs L E Jones
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Hell Of A Fox carrying 59.5kg at $14. Last start won by 0.8 len at Nowra Bm58 June 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Wild Sensation carrying 59.5kg at $8. Some chance to go on.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
White, Black Stars And Sleeves, Red Cap
7 36013 STRAIGHT FIRE
TODD SMART
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
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
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Bathurst Bm66 on June 19 over 2000m, slow going 1.4 len behind On The Decs carrying 58kg at $4.20. The run before that favourite; won by 0.7 len at this track Bm65 June 6 over 1750m defeating Heir Jordan carrying 56.5kg at $5. Well placed. Everything points towards a big run.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
8 35337 AVONVIEW
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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
Most recently 7th of 12 at Wagga Bm66 on June 22 over 2000m, slow going 14 len behind First Day carrying 58.5kg at $16. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 6 over 1750m, 0.8 len behind Straight Fire carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Hard to fault at his best.
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CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
9 59138 TAUMATA
TIM DONNELLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Wagga Bm66 on June 22 over 2000m, slow going 14 len behind First Day carrying 58kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 6 over 1750m, 0.8 len behind Straight Fire carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Prepared to forget last start and capable of turning things around.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Dark Blue, Orange Braces, Hooped Sleeves, Dark Blue And White Quartered Cap
10 08275 DEVINE OUTCAST
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, T A Noble, P J Richards, Big Five O (Mgr: P J Russell) & M P Dignam
Last start 5th of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on June 21 over 2000m, 2 len behind Ant with 55kg at $19. The race before that 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 56kg at $11. Not far away last start. Will be harder to beat this time.
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BROCK RYAN
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
11 21178 CHEBICI
MATTHEW KELLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs N M Kelley, W T Holdsworth, A D Phillips, C T Newton, D L Adams, D J Snowden, Ms D J Blyton, Mrs I J Snowden, Mrs L S Venables, M Witt, M Lane, Mrs M S Johnson, J M Schofield, N Murphy, P S Murphy, Miss S Adams, T A Schofield, A C Brooks & W J Snowden
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Bathurst Bm66 on June 19 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind On The Decs carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bombelleistic with 60kg at $8. In the mix.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Aqua, White Chevrons, Striped Cap
12 42266 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
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Wagga Bm66 on June 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind First Day carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 6 over 1750m, 1.5 len behind Straight Fire with 55.5kg at $11. Risking.
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M A CAHILL
Orange, Grey Stripes
13 66583 GOODNIGHT BARLOW
ROB POTTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D M Rudd
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on June 21 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Mandalong Starz with 58kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 14 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1613m, slow going 8 len behind Johntialjo carrying 56kg at $11. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Green, Yellow Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Armbands, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap