Devonport   07 Sep 2025
 
GOING: N

Kevin Sharkie C1 Hcp 1350m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True.  

Pace looks to be genuine with Smart Artie and Rainbow Alley matching motors in advance of Specialized and I'm Chev. GEEGEES DOWNPOUR (2) impressed narrowly beaten at Hobart and then went back and delivered a comfortable Maiden win as a $3 favourite. The top hoop sticks aboard, and he's capable of taking the next step. THEM'S THE BREAKS (5) was quickly back on track beaten 1.6L at Hobart. Races here for the first time but will carry just 53kg with the claim and that brings her right into it. SMART ARTIE (3) brought strong form to resumption, beaten 1.4L. The longer sprint suits and she can make the finish with average luck. VINO NOVELLO (1) trialled like a smart horse and won here on debut heavily bet. Has a wide gate to contend with today, but has plenty of scope for improvement. RAINBOW ALLEY (6) is on a quick backup and will be around the mark again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Geegees Downpour.
1 1 VINO NOVELLO
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, Mrs C A Woolley, R R Woolley, Mrs J M Higgins, R B Piper, Mrs D G Pedley, Mrs K A Goss, Stapello Racing (Mgr: S Degetto), Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), Mrs R M Loane, P A Loane, Miss E L Loane, W C Bradnam, S Collis, P Santalucia, C J Hazelwood & L Sheppard
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1350m defeating Tizsa Nice Drop with 55.5kg at $2.30. Improvement to come and shapes as a chance.
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JACKSON RADLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
2 x6521 GEEGEES DOWNPOUR
STUART GANDY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Elizabeth Geard Racing (Mgr: B Geard)
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Hobart Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Toorak Lad carrying 58.5kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Geegees Missile carrying 58.5kg at $26. Big chance.
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A DARMANIN
Lime, Purple G, Sleeves And Cap
3 156x5 SMART ARTIE
ADAM TRINDER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Trinder, M K J Ayres, C J Barcza, S Ayres, M P Chambers, PROF L Dwyer, T J Edwards, S Kremerskothen, A M Nicholas, R M Webb, L Murfet, N D Cook & T Freeman
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track Cl1 on August 17 over 1009m, 1.4 len behind Night Invader with 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Lady Galadriel carrying 56.5kg at $6. Improver with claims.
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ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Yellow, Red Maltese Cross And Cap
4 554x9 I'M CHEV
GLENN STEVENSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs W M Stevenson, G D Atkins, M B Opie, Geronimo Racing (Mgr: C Noye), A H Van de Mortel, Mrs S R Mortel, A Evans, Miss T A Stevenson & Miss L Stevenson
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at this track Cl1 on August 17 over 1009m, 3.5 len behind Night Invader with 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 8 over 1350m defeating Kagiso carrying 57kg at $2.70. Is a second up winner in the past and a better run is expected.
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K SANDERSON
White, Black Star, Aqua Sleeves And Cap
5 41x06 THEM'S THE BREAKS
MONICA RYAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J M Garvey, Mrs M L Garvey, Mrs V J Saunders, R W Saunders, J Bennett, Mrs C Bennett, M L Garvey, Miss M A Ryan & R W Buckle
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on July 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Material Madam carrying 55kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 9 at Hobart Cl1 on August 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sister Royal with 53.5kg at $14. Should run well.
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SAM KENNEDY
Gold, Red And Black Hoops, Quartered Cap
6 x7194 RAINBOW ALLEY
IMOGEN MILLER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D M Ratcliffe, I P Goninon, G P Harris, B G Williams, M J Schofield, D Fewkes, D J O'Rourke, G D Farley, B Schramm, J Meredith-Smith, P S Illman, B J TANNER, C Tanner & Canarvon (Mgr: Ms I R Miller)
Last start 4th of 7 at Hobart Cl1 on August 31 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Rare Oro carrying 56.5kg at $15. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Phere The Girls carrying 55.5kg at $16. Should be around the mark.
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CODI JORDAN
Lime Green, Navy Sash, Lime Green Cap
7 x6068 SAY IT WITH WORDS
LEON WELLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L M Mitchell & S A Mitchell
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Launceston Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tuskegee carrying 55kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Get 'Em Warrior carrying 54.5kg at $51. Passing.
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JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Red, Gold Band, Quartered Cap
8 x059x KICKPASS
MICHAEL TRINDER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms A G O'Neill, D A Cousins, Ms J Gale, G I O'neill, L D Punshon, T J Robertson, G H Robertson, P A Hampton & Ms N A Cousins
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Launceston Cl1 March 21 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Lontano carrying 56.5kg at $15. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Launceston Cl1 February 21 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Kakia with 55kg at $21. Might be better off following this run.
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CHRISTOPHER PANG
Blue, Red And Gold V, Gold Cap
9 909x7 SPECIALIZED
YASSY NISHITANI
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A Nishitani & R Sugita
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 11 at this track Cl1 on August 17 over 1009m, 2.75 len behind Night Invader carrying 51kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Launceston 3yo SWP on December 11 over 1400m, 19 len behind Azonto with 55kg at $41. Looking to others.
2
SHOGO NAKANO
Navy Blue, White V, Yellow Chevron Armbands, White V On Cap
10 9x074 RAPIDS AHEAD
GRAEME MCCULLOCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch), I P Goninon, T J Macleod, R H Higgins & Mrs J M Higgins
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Vino Novello carrying 55.5kg at $31. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Sister Royal carrying 56.5kg at $101. Prefer to see him back in form.
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Gold, Black And White Striped Sleeves