York   14 May 2026
 
GOING:

DARRYS PLUMBING AND GAS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Not seeing a great deal of early speed. Moderate race is being kind. CLASSIC ROYALE (11) is better than last couple and won't get a better chance to break through. Both career placings have been here and looks well weighted with the claim. FLICK'N RUBIES (10) is another who won't find a better opportunity to find some form. Not far away at Narrogin two back then midfield at Ascot last time, beaten three lengths. Started big odds last time but returning a similar figure would go close this line-up. GREYT RUBY (7) was beaten just a length on debut in richer company then gave a big start and was never in it before another break. Blinkers added and can present sharper this campaign. FOREVER ELITE (5) was beaten six lengths at Ascot at her second outing and over the longer journey here can improve sharply. SO I THOUGHT (3) finished at the tail on debut at Pinjarra Scarpside and expect he's much better than that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Classic Royale gets chance.
1 0x FIGHTING SCOT
SUMMER DICKSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D A Reid, Mrs H Fenton & M Mcasey
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 11 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 1300m, 9 len behind Itzabeast carrying 58kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run.
1
AUSTIN GALATI
Dark Blue, White Sash And Sleeves With Dark Blue Stars, White Cap, Dark Blue Star
2 89x LAST RENDEZVOUS
GREG KERSLEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Kersley, R Hughes, K A Hitchcock & L J Pisani
Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly October 15 over 1200m, 12 len behind Vandoula Jet with 54.5kg at $101. On debut second last of 9 at Northam Mdn October 5 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Pygmalion carrying 53kg at $101. Capable of a bold return.
2
HOLLY NOTTLE
Purple, Gold Hoops And Cap
3 0 SO I THOUGHT
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), M R Pink, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), Hamlin Bay Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Litton), C A Gilson, D C Smith, G R Stewart, J M Leembruggen, N A Hamer-Mathew, A H Price, Mrs C G Price & L P O'Brien
At debut, ran last of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 27 over 1300m, 9 len behind Land Of Nod with 57.5kg at $7. This easier and expected to improve sharply.
7
S O'DONNELL
Light Blue, Dark Blue Ring With H, Dark Blue Sleeves And Cap
4 0 AL'S GAL
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs M J Morton, A J Morton, Mrs J Sounness, J Sounness & Mrs H M Morton
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 11 at Ascot Mdn on April 22 over 1000m, 9 len behind Solar Chant carrying 56kg at $51. Poorly drawn and likely to struggle.
11
JASON LI
Lime Green, Black Circle Insignia, Armbands And Cap
5 0x8 FOREVER ELITE
BERNIE MILLER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
B M S Stones, T N Catlow, M A Robinson, G R Everett & Belle's Park (Mgr: B A Miller)
Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Mdn on May 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Flying Frankie with 55kg at $4.40. Returned from break got back early 8th of 11 at Ascot Mdn on April 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Solar Chant carrying 55.5kg at $11. This easier and can improve sharply over the longer journey.
8
P CARBERY
Black, Cerise Braces, Sleeves And Cap
6 60x GOLD AND GREY
DONNA RIORDAN
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
T G Kenyon, A T Kenyon & S M Kenyon
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Pinjarra 2yo Swp June 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mardusa with 54kg at $201. On debut sixth of 12 at Bunbury 2yo Mdn June 11 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Sound Of Speed with 55kg at $151. Might be better off following this outing.
6
J AZZOPARDI
Yellow, Irish Leprechaun Holding Shamrock, White Sleeves, Yellow Quartered Cap With Green Shamrock
7 40x GREYT RUBY
RHYS RADFORD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
W W Hams, Mrs J A Hams, B A Smith, Mrs C J Radford, W A Hall, Mrs E B Hall & D Ashworth
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Bunbury Mdn January 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind I'm Odette with 54.5kg at $13. On debut fourth of 9 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn December 11 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Aitch Montana with 55kg at $41. Blinkers added and looks all set for a bright return.
10
JORDAN TURNER
Black, Brown Sleeves And Cap
8 ROCKSTORM SALLY
MOLLIE CLARK
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss J Clee
Three-year-old filly making debut by Awesome Rock out of Mystically. Purchased for AUD $ 1,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Perth Winter Yearling Sale). Fourth over 950m in a Lark Hill trial on April 7. After that sixth at Lark Hill in a 950m trial on April 20. Capable of a solid performance.
5
NATIKA RIORDAN
Red, Green And White Dragon Shield, Green Sleeves, Red Cuffs, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
9 77x7 NYRA
REBECCA BAYLISS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J W F Molloy & Mrs S M Molloy
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Northam Mdn on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Now You See Me carrying 56kg at $19. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Geraldton Mdn on January 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Yapper carrying 56kg at $6.50. Not keen on her chances.
4
HOLLY WATSON
Red, White M And Sleeves, Red M, White M On Cap
10 x7546 FLICK'N RUBIES
MACK HALL
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
M P Coombs, Ms T L Hughes, Mrs P J Russell, R J T Russell, Mrs J E Coombs, P R Coombs, M J D Hall, R D Hall, R Bernardo Jr, D M Camin, D R Denehey, B J Colegate, D W Gregory, S M Gregory, G W Gregory & A D Walker
Most recently 6th of 10 at Ascot 3yo Mdn on May 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Jimmy Angel carrying 55kg at $81. The start before that 4th of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp on April 11 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Longtimebeliever with 58.5kg at $7.50. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances.
9
MADI DERRICK
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
11 73256 CLASSIC ROYALE
JOY KELLY
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
D F Kelly & B J Kelly
Last start second last of 7 at Rockingham Mdn on April 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Super Saiyan carrying 54kg at $3.50. Before that second last in a small field at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on April 11 over 1190m, 2.75 len behind Four Seas with 54.5kg at $3.40. Better than the last effort suggests and deserves another chance.
3
JEFFERSON TSANG
Brown, Lilac Sash And Cap
12 fx079 TOKEN KING
MACK HALL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs C D Hannagan, D Hall, J Johnson, G Giles, T Schmidt, P J Hannagan, M J Diamant, M Fleming, T J Flynn-Dowell, Miss E R Martin, N F Kerr & Mrs R K Kerr
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at Northam Mdn on May 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Shimmery Star carrying 58kg at $151. Before that 7th of 11 at Geraldton Mdn on April 19 over 1203m, 6 len behind Sneaky Session with 58kg at $31. Prefer to see him back in form.
12
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap