Warwick Farm   17 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB HANDICAP 2200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Koning should be able to comfortably find the front. PLACID PEARL (9) improved in better company at Randwick and then stepped up to 1900m at Canterbury this grade and was narrowly beaten as a $2.70 favourite. Could have had better luck and fourth up she looks well-placed to win. FORMAT (1) just missed in a 72 at Canterbury and then tackled a stronger contest at Randwick and wasn't beaten far over 2000m. He will push forward and Roper's 2kg claim brings him into it. BLUE EYED BRIGID (12) is an improving filly presenting off a narrow defeat at Hawkesbury where she jumped a short-priced favourite. Has an awkward barrier, but the middle distance looks sure to suit. STING IN THE TAIL (4) drops back from two outings over 2400m in tougher grade and had won a 72 this track/trip prior. Lloyd rides today and she will be finishing hard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Placid Pearl appeals most.
1 51535 FORMAT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A W Bott)
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Rosehill 4yo+ Bm78 on December 7 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Kind Words with 55kg at $10. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on November 28 over 1900m, 1.2 len behind Sacrify carrying 59kg at $3.80. Going well. Solid top-three prospects.
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ANNA ROPER
Red, Black Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap
2 00490 BEHTAR
NICK OLIVE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
KLJ Brown Racing (Mgr: K Brown)
Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 18 at Rosehill Ctry Clsc on November 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Blacklist with 54kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 9 at Canterbury Bm64 on November 19 over 1900m, 10 len behind Horizons carrying 59kg at $20. Won't find this easy.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
3 69114 MEDIARO
MATTHEW SMITH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
D R Lawler, M Fagerstrom, G Howison, M Teggelove, D Stout, D Price, P J Harper, Forbson Group (Mgr: B Forbes), Keah Racing (Mgr: S T Holton), M K Holton, S White, MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), J G Felicetti, J K Murdoch & B Wilson
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track Bm72 on December 3 over 2400m, 7 len behind Bestower with 56.5kg at $18. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Wyong Bm64 November 16 over 2100m defeating Casino Bear with 58kg at $10. Looks tested again.
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BRAITH NOCK
Cerise, Black Checked Sash And Sleeves
4 66132 STING IN THE TAIL
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
A J A Bosma, K Robinson, Dr K L Samson, G P Scully, K T Gibbons, Mrs C G Donaldson, W V Flowerday, G F Wade, Mrs C L Wade, Dr P H Mitchell, A J Howard, D S Howard, D J Kelman, Mrs J E Kelman, W J Hamilton, Ms C A Lorre, Mrs B Gerard, D P Wood & M L Solomon
Form hard to fault. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Bm72 on December 3 over 2400m, 4 len behind Bestower carrying 56kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 (73) on November 8 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla with 54kg at $7. Sure to run another big race.
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ZAC LLOYD
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
5 50x41 BEARINGS
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, A C Lloyd Jones, Picko, E C Lloyd Jones, Angry Racing, C T Palioca, V Orlizki, D G Willis, J T Wade, Five Fat Kids, Mrs C A Richards, I L Glew, Rooy Racing, A J M Young, Mrs R E O'Brien, P M O'Shea & Ravello
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on November 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Affermato with 56kg at $3.70. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Canberra Bm65 December 5 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Flashy Icon carrying 59kg at $1.90. Not to be underestimated.
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D DILLON
Black, Tricolours Logo
6 73596 MR FABULOUS
THERESA BATEUP
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Richards & M F J Lamaro
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track Bm72 on December 3 over 2400m, 9 len behind Bestower with 56.5kg at $18. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Newcastle in the LR Beauford on November 15 over 2300m, 5.5 len behind Asterix with 53kg at $201. Passing.
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White, Light Blue Diamonds, Maroon Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
7 x3808 PHILIPSBURG
JAMES PONSONBY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, J W Gibb, R B M Gibb, J Stanley, A H Martin, Dr J R Whitfeld & Mrs J A Ponsonby
Most recently ran last of 8 at Rosehill 4yo+ Bm78 on December 7 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Kind Words carrying 52.5kg at $61. The run before that 10th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on November 29 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Geemes carrying 56.5kg at $31. Looking to others.
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WINONA COSTIN
Red, Yellow Diamond Sash
8 08013 MISSION BRAVO
ADAM DUGGAN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
W B Cheng, K D Lam, Ms S H Chan, K S Lie, Mrs M Y M Fung & K H Law
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm58 on December 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Prince Is Game with 61kg at $4.60. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Taree Bm58 November 23 over 2012m in soft going defeating Bump'n'run with 59kg at $10. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Pale Blue, Yellow And Red Bands, Checked Halves Sleeves, Yellow And Red Checked Cap
9 1x543 PLACID PEARL
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), R Bow, C R Fisher, Ms V N Fisher, Ms K E Harding, J Ingram, T J Jones, W R Gosling, S J Mclellan, A G Mitchell, M Miyal, K J Morris, P M Rogers, Satomi Oka Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Oka), B Sutherland, D P Williams & M G Williams
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Canterbury Bm64 on November 19 over 1900m, 1.2 len behind Horizons with 58.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 4th of 7 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm78 on November 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rotagilla carrying 52kg at $15. Ready to win.
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JASON COLLETT
Red, White Spots
10 04264 OLD GREGG
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M P Racing (Mgr: M O Payne), B W Wheeler, Mrs L J Wheeler, Cooper Bros (Mgr: J Cooper), Norf Carlmond (Mgr: M T Millar), T Gardner, D Callanan, C Callanan, Ms T M Thomas, H J Coy & M D Beer
Last start 4th of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on December 12 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Happiness carrying 54kg at $9.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on November 28 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Sacrify with 54.5kg at $12. Going okay and won't be far away.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
11 43314 ANULFA
STEPHEN HILL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs K F Hill, Miss H J Hill & Miss C J Hill
Last start 4th of 7 at Wyong Bm68 on November 26 over 2125m, 2 len behind Subarctic carrying 54kg at $8. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Gosford Cl1-Sw November 6 over 2100m defeating Juan Pablo with 55kg at $8.50. Form okay but looking to others.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Yellow, Black Hoops, Pale Green Sleeves And Cap
12 x2152 BLUE EYED BRIGID
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) & Mrs B Reith
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on November 27 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Forbidden Riff with 55kg at $2.25. The race before that 5th of 9 at Gosford Cl1-Sw on November 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Santatime carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Can improve again. Should go close.
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TOM SHERRY
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
13 35649 BURGUNDY GIRL
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
M G Kennedy & Mrs H M L Stephens
Last start got back early 9th of 18 at Rosehill Ctry Clsc on November 29 over 2000m, 4 len behind Blacklist carrying 52kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 12 at Gundagai Bm66 on November 15 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Dynamic One with 57.5kg at $11. Capable but finding it hard to win.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Red And White Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
14 26434 STAY TUNED
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms M Cave, M Merriman, Mrs S H Castle-Roche, G F Bell, Mrs H J Bell, A J W Bouffler, A J Colquhoun, S P Daly, A J Mcrae, P J Munro, J H O'Connell, R W O'Connell, R J Smith, Mrs C A Wilkins, W A Wilkins & Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton)
Most recently 4th of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mid 5yo+ Bm64 on December 13 over 2000m, 8 len behind Forbidden Riff with 56.5kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on November 27 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Forbidden Riff with 56.5kg at $9. Struggle again.
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A CALDER
Green, White Sleeves, Orange Armbands And Cap
15 54231 KONING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), B Julien, J Davine, M McKelvie, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), G R Dwyer, Mrs J T Dwyer & D Greer
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Canberra Cl1-Sw November 23 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Liyah's Girl carrying 59kg at $3.20. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Nowra Cl1-Sw on November 17 over 2200m, 4 len behind Black Babylon carrying 59kg at $6.50. Deserves consideration.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
16 0x747 FLAMING MOON
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
E A Cummings, A Grasso, A M Westwood, Mrs B K Allen, C E Holt, Border Reivers (Mgr: D J Armstrong), G J Coad, J F Phillips, J King, Mrs J L King, M D Wiener, J Wiener, Alanas Avenue (Mgr: R A Lloyd), R G Jones, S Eckstein, T Needham, Mrs V Davis & G Migliore
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on November 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Forbidden Riff carrying 55kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on November 15 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind El Paso with 55kg at $17. Hard to have.
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Royal Blue, Red V