Port Macquarie 11 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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CARLTON DRY 3.5% CG&E CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: True . |
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Genuine tempo with Bold Design and Pride Of Lanka up front. VALENTINO PRINCE (11) has been racing at the provincials this prep with mixed results. Best effort was two back over 1200m at Newcastle when third after being handy all the way. Beautifully drawn and back in this grade he is the leading contender in a very open race. BOLD DESIGN (6) led from barrier rise and showed great determination to hold on and score on debut last time out over 1007m at Taree. Should roll forward and give backers a great sight. KING SOLEIL (3) returned from a fifteen-week break with a commanding maiden win over 1007m at Taree recently. Has always shown ability and that win will do wonders for his confidence. One to follow. SIBELIUS (8) is back from a three-month spell for a new stable. Didn't come up last prep but his best form reads well. Market watch advised. VIA VEGAS (13) was six weeks between runs when in the money last start at Taree. Second run for the new stable so can improve further. SUGGESTED PLAY: Valentino Prince each-way in a tough one.
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STYLISED
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT 5YO BROWN GELDING 65.0KG Ms C Schmidt Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on July 7 over 1195m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Tsunoda with 63kg at $26. When resuming last campaign with blinkers first time; 2nd of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on January 26 2024 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Romeo's Choice carrying 57.5kg at $10. Prefer later on. |
10 LEANNE BOYD |
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OAKFIELD TRIUMPH
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 6YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG B Mackenzie Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 28 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Merchant Gold carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on October 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mad Darcey with 54kg at $21. Can improve sharply. |
1 LIAM BLANCH |
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KING SOLEIL
CRAIG RUTTLEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG C M Ruttley Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 2 len at Taree Ctry Mdn March 17 over 1007m on a rain affected track defeating Crazy Mikki with 59kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Muswellbrook 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Nights Inferno carrying 57kg at $14. Back in great shape and poses a serious threat again. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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ARCHAIC FORCE
TODD HOWLETT 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S A Dyson Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 December 2 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Speck with 58kg at $3. On debut won by long-neck Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1000m slow track defeating Lily Bobtail with 58.5kg at $1.80. Must be respected. |
14 AARON BULLOCK |
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PRINCE KURO
KIM WAUGH 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, M E Waugh, P A Gallagher, P C Eichhorn, T St James, A Bowie, M Singleton, Mrs J D Ginns, D J Patterson, Miss S L Harris, Ms S Velcic & N Velcic Useful gelding. Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 on March 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Love Child carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on March 14 over 900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Mr Trackside with 59kg at $8. Worth including. |
11 ANNA ROPER |
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BOLD DESIGN
MARK MINERVINI 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), J D Barrett, M Lum, C M Wightman, K Schuetza & G J Reay Getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.7 len at Taree Mdn-Sw March 25 over 1007m in the wet defeating Crazy Mikki carrying 58.5kg at $12. Plenty of upside and can win again. |
7 L P ROLLS |
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FICTION SOCIETY
FLEUR BLANCH 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J P King Second run back. First-up after a year won by 1.3 len at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Stainless Steel with 59kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 11 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Murwood Wolf with 59kg at $11. Each-way contender. |
12 A GIBBONS |
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SIBELIUS
DANIEL SIMONETTA 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D L Strangio, S Simonetta & D Simonetta Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Ipswich Cl2 January 4 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Provance carrying 55kg at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Gatton Cl1 December 20 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Loose Unit carrying 58.5kg at $21. Anticipating a positive return. |
8 EMILY FARR |
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AQUAFIRE
STEPHEN FARLEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG A Farley, M J Murphy, Ms A Murphy, A M Purcell, R J Poot, R J Soranson, B I Way, G C Haines, R R Bell, D T Annesley, G J Egan & Ms K A Southwell Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track Cl1 on March 3 over 1006m, 0.7 len behind Eclair Vitality with 58kg at $9.50. Last start 9th of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 7 len behind So You Suggest with 58kg at $14. One for the exotics. |
6 SHAE WILKES |
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PRIDE OF LANKA
JEFF KEHOE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs Z Kehoe, T Greaves, N J Finn, Mrs S J Finn & D J Kehoe Second-up. First-up after three months struggled in the run home; ran last of 11 at Taree Cg&E Bm58 on March 25 over 1007m, in the wet; 8 len behind Zoom Outcome carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1100m, 12 len behind Legacy Bay carrying 57kg at $26. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
4 JETT NEWMAN |
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VALENTINO PRINCE
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C L Perry Racing well. Last start 4th of 8 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 1 over 1250m, in the wet; 4 len behind Lutetia carrying 54kg at $18. Before that 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on March 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Presides carrying 53.5kg at $20. Finds a nice race this time and can do much better. |
3 SIENA GRIMA |
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EXECUTIVE DECISION
MARK CROSS 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs A Cross Most recently 4th in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 over 900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Flame Of Hestia carrying 55kg at $61. The race before that second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on February 20 over 1000m, 8 len behind Peace Centre with 52kg at $151. Prefer to see him back in form. |
5 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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VIA VEGAS
JONATHAN SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J A Smith, W Aspros, S D Freemantle & Miss M Aspros Comes here off a 61-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Taree Cl1 on February 9 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pelette with 57.5kg at $13. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Kerang 0 - 58 on December 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Seacryption carrying 60kg at $12. Worth an each-way ticket. |
13 BEN LOOKER |
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SOUTH BOAMBEE
WARREN DEAN 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG W J Dean & Mrs A B Dean Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 December 30 over 1305m, 9 len behind Key Legend carrying 57.5kg at $21. First up last campaign third of 9 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 October 1 over 1000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Amaya's Secret carrying 56kg at $15. Might need this. |
2 J GRISEDALE |
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TARABEAU
COLT PROSSER 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), Mrs L R Young, JBM Racing (Mgr: M Clark), P Fleming & J A Macpherson Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on February 27 over 1100m, 14 len behind Koondeeman with 56.5kg at $26. The run before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Walcha Cl2 Hcp on February 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Speck carrying 55kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
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ROCK ARE STEINER
PETER GRAHAM 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Miss R E Usher & J V Usher Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw January 3 over 1800m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Tiwi Girl carrying 59kg at $12. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw June 9 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind King Larry carrying 59kg at $21. SCRATCHED. |
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WORKING CAPITAL
PETER GRAHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S D Boukaram, S P Boukaram, A J Boukaram, J Ryan, D A Paterson, Miss V Micallef, A Hamade, W Wakim, C L Wilson, C J Coorey, N Burton & Mrs N Chaudhary Last start from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Taree Bm50 on April 5 over 1270m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Lord Akomeed carrying 55.5kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 10 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 25 over 1262m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Golden Dubai carrying 53.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
16 SIENA GRIMA |
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