Leeton   23 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

THINK WATER LEETON CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1150m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Pleasurize is the likely leader at a strong tempo. MACHETE (3) broke through at Wagga with a determined win over 1000m and looks to have more to offer. Lightly raced and can go right on with it. PLEASURIZE (1) showed plenty of fight last start at Queanbeyan when holding second after racing on speed. Can roll forward again and take catching. DEKADANCE (2) drops back from Highway company after fading into a midfield finish at Randwick race. The form around him stacks up. Sure to be very competitive. GUSTAV (6) was fair first-up at Gundagai and will strip fitter. Gets in low at the weights is among the chances. FINN'S THE ICON (5) is building and should be somewhere near his best now. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Machete gets the nod.
1 11x22 PLEASURIZE
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), T Cottam, C Dale, B W Ellis, A Frazer, L Konjarski, L A Noronha, T W Parker, B P Rolston, Mrs M Rossi, W Straw, C Wilken, Mrs L A Willard, Lucky Dog Racing (Mgr: S A Blake), Shannonvale Bloodstock (Mgr: S R Clancy) & Darby Racing Pleasantries (Mgr: S G Darby)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Moruya Cl3 on August 17 over 1020m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Vella's Best with 53.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on September 9 over 1000m, nose behind Anthracia carrying 59kg at $2.40. Will take plenty of beating.
9
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
2 3x119 DEKADANCE
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
C J Fitzpatrick, Mrs J P Fitzpatrick, Ms A P Fitzpatrick, N J Fitzpatrick, L D Fitzpatrick, Ms K R Jenkins, G J Carroll, Mrs D A Carroll, Mrs A L Parnell & A J Parnell
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; 9th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C2 on August 23 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Neil with 53kg at $26. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Corowa Cl1 July 24 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Rosie's Prophecy with 57.5kg at $4.40. Sure to go close.
6
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Purple, Emerald Green Checks, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
3 56x41 MACHETE
ROBERT WELLINGTON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J B Wellington, D Kavanagh, S C Clancy, D Ryan, E L Wellington, Mrs S A Wellington, C S Brunnenmeyer, BB Barnes, P Holman & Mrs K Walsh
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Albury Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 900m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Fitzalan carrying 57kg at $10. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Doubtfree with 57kg at $2.20. Has upside and can make it two on the trot.
8
J LYON
White, Purple And Lime Band, Armbands And Quartered Cap
4 50005 MOTORBOAT
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start second last in a small field at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on September 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Anthracia carrying 57.5kg at $16. The run before that second last of 14 at Wellington Bm58 on September 1 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Grins carrying 56.5kg at $21. Racing well and is nicely placed.
10
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Lime Green, Red Quarters, Black And White Checked Diamonds Sleeves, Red Seams Cap
5 0x085 FINN'S THE ICON
KERRY WEIR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S C Weir
Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Corowa Ctry Bm66 on September 15 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Hulm carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Gundagai Bm66 on September 7 over 1180m, slow going 6 len behind Grande Bellezza with 55kg at $31. Capable of featuring on his best form.
1
GLENN CAHILL
White, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 326x5 GUSTAV
J W SCOBIE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J W Scobie & Ms K M Blay
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at Gundagai Cl1 on September 7 over 1180m, slow going 3 len behind Whiskey George carrying 55kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 7 over 1000m, 3 len behind Miss Rebel with 59kg at $11. Rates highly and should do much better.
4
B VALE
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
7 63357 FLYING D'AMORE
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
S G Noble & J K Douglas
Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Francine carrying 54.5kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Albury Cl1 on August 19 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Parthenope with 55kg at $31. Not one of the major players.
3
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Teal, Twelve Apostles Logo, Yellow Halved Sleeves And Cap
8 440x7 RED PAREE
GINO D'ALTORIO
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G D'Altorio
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 8 at Griffith Bm50 on September 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ti Tree Royal carrying 53kg at $19. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Corowa Ctry Bm58 on March 8 over 1300m, 11 len behind Light Foot with 52kg at $71. Faces tough test.
5
ELLA MCGUIRK
Yellow, Black Horseshoe
9 54809 DEBOUT BELLE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & Mrs B J Arnott
At the latest run second last of 10 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1450m, 7 len behind Hide Your Assets with 52kg at $101. Before that 11th of 13 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on August 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Owl Witness with 52.5kg at $201. Doubt she will threaten these.
7
JACK BAKER
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
10 0x706 SOME ECLIPSE
RON HOCKLEY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R A Hockley
Most recently ran last in a small field at Griffith Cl1 on September 13 over 1350m, slow going 10 len behind Loveofmylife with 55kg at $61. Before that ran last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 1400m, 15 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 54kg at $201. Unlikely to threaten.
2
CASSIDY HILL
Lime Green, Yellow Braces And Armbands, Black Cap