Gundagai 12 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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TOOHEYS COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1180m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: True. |
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Hold This and Bomen Babe should set a strong tempo. CHOC CHIP (7) settled midfield then closed with purpose but found the winner too good on debut last start over 1000m at Albury. Beautifully placed out to this trip. Doesn't have a great deal of legitimate opposition here so it is a great chance to break the ice. The obvious threat is BOMEN BABE (8) who last appeared when a close second on debut over 1000m at the Sapphire Coast in October. Missed the kick that day and won't want to do that today from a wide draw. Should improve this prep and getting out over more ground will suit. MIDNIGHT IN MINORI (17) returns from a 12-week spell. Has been in the money five times from 16 starts, twice when today's rider Cory Parish has steered. Hard to be confident after so many misses - each-way the best play. SACRED INFERNO (2) hasn't fired in two runs this prep but this is an easier assignment and a couple of gear changes may have an effect. INITIATE (4) is rarely far away and with luck from a wide draw can feature in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Choc Chip.
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HOLD THIS
DONNA SCOTT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG P J Stoll, J Stockton, A J Francis, M W Ashton, R J Kirkwood, E D Hutton, J M Dodds & R K Sheather Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Wagga Cge Mdn-Sw December 9 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Undercut carrying 59kg at $1.75. On debut second in a small field at Albury Ctry Mdn November 7 over 1175m, soft track; a neck behind Go Commando with 59kg at $1.90. Hard to leave out of calculations. |
10 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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SACRED INFERNO
DANIELLE SEIB 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R B R Bloodstock (Mgr: NAC Ross), J Mathie, C J R Racing (Mgr: C N Deeb), Mrs M M Bailey, G S Turner, H Bayliss, Mrs A J Nicholls, Mrs D Davidson & P Soulakellis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at Canberra Fedral Mdn on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Travelon Dory carrying 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Albury Super Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1175m, slow going 4.5 len behind Borjnord carrying 58.5kg at $26. Ready to find some form now. |
3 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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SHALLOW RIVER
RON STUBBS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D G Lucas, H Daley, Ms C A Smith, Mrs S J Daley & L W Tozer Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Headwater out of High Gloss. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Gundagai over 1000m. SCRATCHED. |
9 J LYON |
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INITIATE
TODD SMART 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Group One Thoroughbreds, J J Azzopardi, Group One Pioneering, G B Johnson, J D Racing, T G Walbank, Mrs M A Dean, Dr D G Cullen, P Pantazapoulos, P G Robertson, W R Henderson, R W Cohen, D Nettleton, Ms C L Butler, C Watt & R Oakes At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on March 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Olington Lane with 58.5kg at $4.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Inna Zou with 57.5kg at $3.60. Better than that and is a leading player. |
13 J LYON |
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PIERATA STAR
GARY COLVIN 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG G J Colvin, Dr N Wu, A R Cameron, Thriller (Mgr: T Lawrie), W G Barron, S M Taylor, J McLean, Twin Lakes (Mgr: S M Taylor), M Humbler & Rocket Group (Mgr: C M Imrie) Was at big odds at debut, 8th of 14 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Minks Written with 58.5kg at $31. Better for that experience but others look better placed. |
4 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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ZOU FORCE
MATTHEW DALE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock, KB Savvy Coup, G A Sheen, SGC Racing, G Sheen, Mrs J Rudston-Brown, G J Kroeger, A J Erickson, Mrs J A Carmody, M F Carmody, Penrose Racing, R A Columbus, S M Brager, R C Ellis, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd & MOOPS Racing Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Brutal Belle with 58.5kg at $5. Can improve in this plain affair. |
18 NICK HEYWOOD |
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CHOC CHIP
DARRELL BURNET 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Ms J R Baker At debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Flower Fairy carrying 56.5kg at $10. Should take the next step today and is a major player. |
5 LOUISE DAY |
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BOMEN BABE
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), G J Wilks, Mrs J A Wilks, P H Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Mrs D G Jones & Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton) Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 2nd in a small field at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 30 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Sunrise Ridge with 53.5kg at $4.40. Has a wide gate but with even luck is a serious contender. |
11 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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OAKLANDS ORCHID
SHANE BLOOMFIELD 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG C A Woods, P A Woods & B J Woods First starter. Five-year-old mare by Kermadec out of Musaway. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Corowa March 7. Wait and see what she can do. |
16 CAINE STUART |
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INSPIRITU
MATTHEW DALE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), A P McGuinness, M J Tomlinson, Mrs A E Dale, J J McInnes, Mrs C McCulloch, T P D Shafron, W Shafron, D Mcculloch, D J McInnes, G O Rumble, L R McInnes, G W Johnston, Mrs M J Evans, M J Evans & S G Johnston First starter by Spirit Of Boom out of Licko'paint purchased for AUD $ 140,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Looks all set to run well. |
8 WINONA COSTIN |
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STILL CONNECTING
DARRELL BURNET 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Dr A G Testro, Dr M Nikfarjam, C Abbott & N M Abbott Three-year-old filly making debut by Hanseatic out of Who's Zooming Who. Seventh over 1000m in a Wagga Riverside trial on September 20. Following that eighth at Wagga in a 1000m trial on September 29. Has the job ahead. |
12 SHAUN GUYMER |
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BROKEN IMAGE
DARRELL BURNET 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG J F Graham, P F Twomey, Ms G Twomey, M B Twomey, B J Coates, J E Graham & J G Graham Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Tumut Mdn February 7 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Paralia with 58kg at $2.45. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Wagga F&M Mdn-Sw January 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rita Red carrying 58kg at $3.60. Best form gives her a decent chance. |
14 J PENZA |
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PETOMAI
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), B J Hawker, Mrs L Hawker, C A Hill, S A Hill, K A Jacobs, M S Middleton, Mrs J M Muir, S R W Thornton, D G Garnier, Mrs C L A Spittle, Ms B M Torossi, P L Maloney, Ms P A Buchanan & L O'Neill At debut, ran last of 8 at Canberra Mdn on March 25 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Pombia with 59kg at $17. Don't think he will trouble this field. |
9 JESSICA BROOKES |
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FIRE CHAT
SCOTT SPACKMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs D J Spackman, S M Spackman, I R Burkinshaw, Mrs K Burkinshaw, N L Lindner, W T Walsh, C Walker, Mrs K Walker, C D Perry, Mrs P K Perry, D W Perry, Mrs L A Perry, Mrs B M Dwyer, P Huleatt, Mrs S C Spackman, W C Perry & Mrs S A Flanigan Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 14 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Minks Written carrying 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Cootamundra Mdn on October 5 over 1100m, 7 len behind Ready To Rush carrying 56kg at $12. Expecting him to struggle again. |
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STUMBLIN' IN
JOE CLEARY 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S M Cleary, A J McCulloch, D Buckley, Mrs J A Caley, G A Helliar, C S Sanchez, I G Johnston, M T Kay, A Wilson, Ms J Guthrie, E G Jones & M J Cleary Second-up. First start 6th of 8 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Penrose carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Returned from break raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Inchyra carrying 58.5kg at $21. Others are preferred. |
15 BROCK RYAN |
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SIMONE'S CHOICE
WAYNE CARROLL 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG J R Lansdown & Miss S L Lansdown Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Poets Artistry with 56kg at $31. On debut fifth of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw September 20 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Unsnoozual with 57.5kg at $31. Will take great benefit from this run. |
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MIDNIGHT IN MINORI
DONNA SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D J Trevethan, Mrs C M Trevethan, Ms S M Kluss & Ms L M Merrall Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Organics carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 9 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Double Pi with 57.5kg at $71. Has had plenty of chances but while fresh can run a cheeky race. |
6 C J PARISH |
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CLOSETHEDOORDARCY
TOM WILSON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG E C Politch & Mrs M A Politch At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Canberra Fedral Mdn on April 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Trooper carrying 52.5kg at $81. Before that second last in a small field at Cowra Ctry Mdn on March 9 over 1375m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Endless Applause carrying 56kg at $5.50. Hard to enthuse. |
7 ELLA BENT |
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