Dubbo   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ACTIVE EARTH LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 900m-400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.90)  

Genuine tempo from Deion leading Amicus Curiae. KRANICH (9) is deep into his prep and has gone to a new level this time in. Sat just off the speed and gave his all with the 57kg when a brave second over 1500m at Randwick in Highway company. Back to his preferred trip and should prove too good for these. DEION (7) comes out of a strong rating race after being nabbed late in the heavy going when fourth over 1200m at Forbes. Drops further in weight with the claim and will give a great sight. LOCKDOWN GAMBLE (2) just under a month between runs when chipping away late to run seventh over 1600m in the Forbes Cup. On the quick backup and has excellent credentials here. Respect. DENETTA (4) strips fitter after two runs back and ready to produce after running on late when fifth over 1350m at Wyong. Well drawn and undefeated at the track. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kranich to assert his class.
1 8x803 AMICUS CURIAE
MACK GRIFFITH
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
M D Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, Ms A M Leech, Mrs R M Leech, M Brekalo, P N Rees, R D Jury, Miss H Armitage, D P Reeves, S Struthers, K J Brooks, B Brooks, G J Hume, Ms D J Neumann, R P Apps, M Elder & D D Rutherford
Last start 3rd of 8 at Mackay Bm75 on July 26 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Divine Okay carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that second last of 14 at Mackay Qlty on July 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Real Key carrying 55kg at $16. Competitive of late and will appreciate the claim.
4
NICHOLAS HYDE
Red Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves And Black Cap
2 19037 LOCKDOWN GAMBLE
DAVID J SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
T McDonald
Last start 7th of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 on August 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Louie's Legacy carrying 55kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Mudgee Xxxx Cup Bm82 on July 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Zulfiqar carrying 60kg at $13. Winning hope in this easier race.
7
AARON BULLOCK
Sky Blue, Red Horseshoe, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
3 59x15 SMOOTH ESPRIT
R J JACKSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Jackson
Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Coonamble Cannonball Bm83 June 15 over 1100m defeating Dream Game carrying 58kg at $16. Second-up second last in a small field at Newcastle Bm68 on June 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Crop Duster carrying 60kg at $10. Tested again.
5
KODY NESTOR
Pale Blue, Dark Blue Halves And Sleeves, White Cap
4 80x75 DENETTA
DAMIEN LANE
7YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
S J Raines & M J Sheer
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind True Amor with 56.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 8 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cheeky Dancer with 57kg at $91. Should be at peak fitness now and is among the chances.
2
ANNA ROPER
Pink, Blue Quarters, Quartered Sleeves And Cap
5 229x6 SUBUKI
WAYNE BROWN
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown), T C Hargreaves & M W Brown
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Grafton Mothergift 86 on July 17 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Leica Model carrying 56kg at $9.50. Previously second-up from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Grafton Mothergift on July 18 2024 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Burning Bell carrying 55kg at $7.50. Prefer others at this stage.
6
R JONES
Navy Blue, Maroon Yoke And Quartered Cap
6 x6x53 MISSILE LEADER
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms P A Buchanan, M P Smith, G J Moffitt, R I Beswick & D G Garnier
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on June 3 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Hot Bandit with 56kg at $17. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open on July 25 over 1206m, 6 len behind Fine Vintage carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. Can measure up with the right run.
9
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Sleeves, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Cap
7 13334 DEION
BRETT ROBB
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Letton, G K McDonald, G C Letton, R J Letton, S Doyle & M P Diamond
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th in a small field at Forbes Bm82 on August 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Zoutastic carrying 54kg at $5.50. Before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at Warren Bm66 on July 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Everlasting Stars with 59.5kg at $3.20. Finds a nice race this time and is likely to feature.
9
JORDAN QUINCE
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 8x080 FLETCHLO
GAYNA WILLIAMS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
G Jones
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 26 over 1500m, 7 len behind Heaven Bound with 57.5kg at $91. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Bm82 on June 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Sizzle Minizzle carrying 55.5kg at $21. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.
3
D DILLON
Dark Blue, Red Diamond Band And Armbands, White Cap
9 11312 KRANICH
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M R Mulholland, R M Burton, P Burton, K Khouiss, R W Simpson & Mrs M S Mulholland
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Pensativa with 57kg at $14. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Narromine Ctry Bm66 June 23 over 1300m defeating Miss Clamorosa carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Rates highly and expected to take this out.
8
C LEVER
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
10 05x97 BLUE GUITAR
PETER NESTOR
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
K J Dennis, Mrs L J Dennis, J Orford, Miss J Stone, Mrs K Ferrari, A J Ferrari, D W Cole, S N Cole, S Miljkovic, M D Roach, C I Dedman, R J Robinson, R D Ferrari, Miss K L Buchanan, Miss G R Smyth, R Smyth & J Abbott
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm66 on June 23 over 1300m, 5 len behind Kranich with 60kg at $31. Last start 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 10 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Rich Street with 60kg at $15. Needs to do more.
1
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Light Blue, Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap