Dubbo 12 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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INLAND PETROLEUM MAIDEN PLATE 1018m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 31) Rail: +6m 900m-400m; True Remainder. |
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Expecting Star Whisperer to take up the running with Niccolina and Just Joan close at hand. THE CONTRACTOR (6) returns after a four-month spell. Ran on well to fill a minor placing when resuming last prep over this course and distance. Progressed nicely when last in work and he should be in for his best campaign yet. STAR WHISPERER (11) was in the market but after leading for home tired badly to finish seventh on debut over 1200m at Mudgee last start. Given a 38-day freshen up and coming back in trip is to his advantage. Sure to be prominent for a long way. DEVILISH SUN (7) worked home well when the race was all over on debut recently over this distance at Taree. Draws a better gate today so with some natural improvement he comes right into calculations. SCATPAK (12) did some good work late after missing the kick first-up at Tamworth. Can be tardy out of the gates but is one to watch for late in the piece. STRAIGHT SOUTH (5) returned in good order at Wellington last time. This is tougher but he is worth throwing in the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing The Contractor and Star Whisperer.
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BARON OF BUTTER
ASHLEY GIBSON 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG B L Reddie First starter by Written Tycoon out of Smooth Landing. Finished third in a Dubbo trial December 20. Worth monitoring for market support. |
6 K DUNBAR |
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MEDIA SPIN
CLINT LUNDHOLM 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Denison & Mrs P N Denison SCRATCHED. |
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REBEL FLYER
SHARON JEFFRIES 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S Jeffries Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1100m, 3 len behind Curly Bend with 59kg at $41. Previously first up; second of 9 at Warren Mdn December 13 2024 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Notabadchassis with 58kg at $31. Maiden status should remain intact. |
5 JACOB STIFF |
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SNOW DOG
CONNIE GREIG 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss C Greig Gelding by Stratum Star facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates he's up to a solid debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Orange over 1000m on December 15. Trained here and breaks from a low barrier draw but looks tested in this line-up. |
2 WENDY PEEL |
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| 5 | 590x2 |
STRAIGHT SOUTH
ALEX MARTYN 4YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG A M Martyn Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at Wellington Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 900m, long-neck behind Swedish Glitter carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1000m, slow going 14 len behind Fake with 59kg at $3.70. Likely improver who can run a race at huge odds. |
10 IZZY NEALE |
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| 6 | 4526x |
THE CONTRACTOR
DAVID J SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K A Carpenter, Ms K R Needham, S J Tisdell, L Chapman & D J Woods Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw September 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Flats carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw July 10 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Denman Deputy carrying 59kg at $3.20. Sure to be ready to run well. |
8 ZOE HUNT |
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DEVILISH SUN
TIM MCINTOSH 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M M Towler, S J Rendell, B M Dannevig, R Andriollo, J Abbott, S Borg, M E Stokes, W Hickman, Ms E Dennett & Mrs S L Quinn Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 4th of 10 at Taree Ctry Mdn on December 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Royal Exile with 57.5kg at $61. Sure to come on from that run and appeals as one of the major players. |
3 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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JUSTO'S ROCKET
WAYNE MARTYN 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG W T Martyn & R G Mathews Second-up. First start ran last of 10 at Gilgandra Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Capital Beauty carrying 54.5kg at $31. Went for a break before returning made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1100m, 5 len behind Imastatement with 55.5kg at $151. SCRATCHED. |
10 BRAITH NOCK |
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JUST JOAN
TOBY PRACEY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs J L Pracey & T J Pracey Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Blue De Beers carrying 57kg at $17. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Gail Jeanette carrying 55.5kg at $11. Worth some thought with the help of the inside alley. |
1 KODY NESTOR |
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PROTECTIONISM
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G Harvey Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 9 at Inverell Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Beyond The Sky with 55kg at $3.60. SCRATCHED. |
3 NICK PALMER |
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STAR WHISPERER
RODNEY NORTHAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton Was well in the market at debut, led to the turn then faded ran last of 7 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Master Speed carrying 58kg at $4.60. Looms as a serious contender. |
4 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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| 12 | 586x5 |
SCATPAK
BERNIE KELLY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B J Kelly Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 8 at Tamworth Mdn on December 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Oakfield Utah with 56kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Tamworth Super Mdn on August 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind King Jerry carrying 57.5kg at $18. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
9 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 13 | 867x6 |
NICCOLINA
SARAH MCILRICK 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Ms S Mcilrick Second run back. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at Wellington Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 900m, 4 len behind Swedish Glitter carrying 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 2 2024 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind She's High Society carrying 57kg at $16. Hard to get excited about her chances. |
7 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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