Horsham 21 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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ARC Metal Centre BM56 Handicap 1800m Track: SOFT7 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.16) |
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Expecting Hydrogen Power to take up the running with I'llbethere and Kokonotsu close at hand. HYDROGEN POWER (2) stepped up to 1600m at Tatura and was beaten a whisker from the pace in stronger grade. Carries more weight but winning rider Yendall is reunited and the gelding presents on a 7-day return. Is likely to control the race and will take plenty of stopping. WEATHER DELAY (3) is third-up and has more to give over the longer journey. He's won here over this distance and should enjoy the run of the race. Hurdle stays aboard. I'LLBETHERE (1) was heavily bet when winning his Maiden over a mile at Donald. He's in a smart barn and fitter will bet every chance to take the next step. KOKONOTSU (4) is hard to catch but has the ability and should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Hydrogen Power.
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I'LLBETHERE
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 4YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG J V O'Neill, M C Henstock, M J Evans, P A Lennon, M J Curtain, Mrs L Harris, S W Nixon, G O Rumble, Dr D S Karpin, Clarendon Racing 3 (Mgr: A Giuliano), N D Rance, B K Parker, C P Tierney, J Khoury, S Goodman, M A Cook, J Dwyer, SJ Potter, Ms G O Mauro & L D Baring Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1411m, 0.8 len behind Hot Blue with 59.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Donald Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1620m defeating Watt On Earth with 59.5kg at $1.95. Chance to go on. |
3 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 2 | 11633 |
HYDROGEN POWER
NATHAN HOBSON 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG W J Hyde & N J Hobson Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Tatura Bm62 on December 14 over 1600m, long-neck behind Frontline Action carrying 59.5kg at $13. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Hay Hay Cup Bm75 on November 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Blitzar carrying 55kg at $4.60. Deserves another chance. |
8 D YENDALL |
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WEATHER DELAY
ROBERT HICKMOTT 4YO GREY GELDING 62.0KG T C Eddy, A I Beckett, A Bourke, Mrs S Eddy, R A Healy, Mrs E M Healy, T D Horsley, N W Humphreys, T S Lichti, Mrs S L Lichti, Run Like The Winded (Mgr: Miss K Lehman), Pin the Ears Back (Mgr: A C Eddy), M A Weaver & M Whytcross Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Donald Bm70 on November 16 over 1350m, 3 len behind Willmott carrying 56.5kg at $21. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on November 26 over 1514m, 4.5 len behind Vellasmachine carrying 58kg at $10. Likely improver who looks hard to beat. |
2 R J HURDLE |
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KOKONOTSU
THOMAS CARBERRY 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG Mrs M Carberry, P Ryan, N Bourke, Mrs S Smith, Mrs F Draffin, M Draffin, M Charles, Ms R Smart, T Jolly, T Madden, M Madden, M McDonald, A Madden, Get to the Beet (Mgr: Mrs M Carberry), Pleeeaaassee Kick (Mgr: S McCartin), Cats and Bombers (Mgr: G W Mead), Gym and Tonics (Mgr: Ms D M Suss) & W S Ham At the latest run 8th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm62 on November 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Aseventy Seven carrying 57kg at $17. The race before that 7th of 10 at Avoca Avoca Cup on October 18 over 1860m, 13 len behind Staunch with 55kg at $12. Rates highly on best efforts. |
10 J ALLEN |
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RIPPER
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG P Preusker, B Tucker, J Burke, S Brunton, Mrs N Okely, G Tucker, R Ciappara, Ms S Mcgillivray, D Clarke, R Evans, B Hoffmann, S Kennedy, Retired Farmers (Mgr: D Keller), The Stockmen (Mgr: M Reed), G Pearson, D Toohey, H Toohey Mrs S Brockenbrow Dual acceptor. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Donald Bm66 on November 16 over 2200m, 2 len behind Straand Deal with 57kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm62 on October 19 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Budjik Boy carrying 59kg at $26. Chance at his best. |
1 JACK HILL |
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DANZAGRUNT
PATRICK KEARNEY 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG L C Simpson Most recently 10th of 12 at Werribee Bm56 on December 15 over 2108m, 9 len behind Dschingis Prestige carrying 61kg at $11. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Tatura 0 - 56 November 22 over 1980m defeating Dancing Juice with 59kg at $11. Better than the latest. |
5 MS CHELSEA TAYLOR |
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THEOPHILUS
VINCENT MALADY 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG E C H Wong, Kaywin Bloodstock (Mgr: E C H Wong) & Ms A S C Chu Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Skycatcher carrying 58.5kg at $41. Last start 6th of 8 at Werribee Bm66 on December 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Real Alliance carrying 56.5kg at $31. Hard to have. |
9 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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WIMMERA STAR
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P A Preusker, R W McIntosh, Coat Tugger Synd (Mgr: G J Lewis), G P Herrmann, He'll Do The Talking (Mgr: P A Dynon), A M Murphy, D A Clarke, G L Cowan, A S Cowan, L Barclay, M J Bensch, R D Evans, D J Gunning, J F Lonsdale, K G Keller, D J Adams & S J Adams Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 57.5kg at $51. Last start 8th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on December 12 over 1741m, 6 len behind Blue Cowboy with 58.5kg at $20. Out of his depth. |
1 LINDA MEECH |
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ZIGGY STARCRAFT
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S Rigney, R A Smith, R W McIntosh, Slice Syndicate (M J Cousins), Cavegi (P Howell), D P Ash, J Aitken, B Hubble, S Morris, I L Howard, B N Bannerman, You Wouldn't Understand (B A Gibson), D J Rides (D L Jones), Mission Five (X T Reicha), B J Nally, R P Hands, G T O'Brien, M L Telford & M P Sheahan Last start 5th of 12 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Jaz Tycoon carrying 60kg at $3.70. The run before that 6th of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Asawin with 60.5kg at $12. Struggling to make a case. |
11 HARRY GRACE |
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LUCANIA
CARLY COOK 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms C Cook & M J Walker Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Geelong Bm58 May 23 over 2460m, 6 len behind Avenues carrying 54.5kg at $31. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 April 6 over 1500m, 9 len behind Lucky Compass with 53.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run. |
7 SARAH ROBBINS |
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FIORENTE SPRITZ
RAHARNA MCDONALD 8YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG R McDonald Most recently 4th of 9 at Murray Bridge 0-58 on December 7 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Lucas The Younger with 54kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 8 at Balaklava Bm58 on December 3 over 2200m, 5 len behind Sandpiper carrying 54kg at $41. Needs to do more. |
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DARRA LINEN
KELVIN BOURKE 9YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Mrs B J Warton, Mrs M Pearson & G Pearson Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Tatura F&M Bm56 on December 14 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Honey Maker carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Murray Bridge F&M 0-56 on October 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shalhavmusik with 56.5kg at $9. Risking. |
6 SARAH FIELD |
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THERE FOR YOU
DANE SMITH 10YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Mrs H M Smith & B L Blenheim Last start second last of 10 at Swan Hill Bm56 on November 23 over 2400m, 9 len behind Star Testymony carrying 53kg at $151. Before that ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm78 Hcp on November 14 over 3762m, 63 len behind Farag with 65.5kg at $201. Needs to lift. |
4 JADE SMITH |
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STAY IN YOUR LANE
RACHEAL MONAGHAN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms R E Monaghan & R J O'Connell Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 56 on November 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Bell's Bighouse with 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on November 28 over 2050m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Four Outlaws carrying 54kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten. |
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