Queanbeyan   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB SKYPLUS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: +3m 900m-275m, Cutaway Applies.  

Denali Kai should lead at a slick tempo. HARD KNOCK LIFE (2) deserved the Moruya Maiden win and then held that figure at Kembla Grange. Has the first-time blinkers applied and is well-placed. The local PARTY IT DOWN (5) is the danger. Had good support beaten 2L at Canberra on debut and is sure to have come on. Budler sticking in the saddle is a positive. SHEER TERRA (4) is on debut and is in a canny local barn. Brings a solid Canberra trial and benefits from a 2kg claim. Keep safe. EXTREMELY EXCITING (8) is up to this at best, but has been disappointing. Draws low and will be fitter. In good hands and improvement is likely. STORMY MALICE (10) didn't do much at Goulburn following a switch from a Victorian barn. Has rail and 2kg claim and is on a 4-day return. She's certainly good enough. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Hard Knock Life.
1 CAPOCOLA
MATTHEW KELLEY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P H Lewis
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by So You Think out of Lago Joy AUD $ 1,750 (Inglis 2025 FEBRUARY (Late) Online Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Bathurst over 1000m. Facing a stiff test.
9
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
2 526 HARD KNOCK LIFE
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
M D Beer & M B Wood
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Channelling carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Moruya Super Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Wrong Footed carrying 57kg at $4.40. Sure to go close.
5
HOLLY DURNAN
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
3 HONEST WARRIOR
JOE CLEARY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Shamoline Warrior out of Honest Lady. At the most recent trial finished sixth on March 26 at Canberra over 900m. Would prefer to see him perform on race day before recommending.
8
R BENSLEY
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Star
4 SHEER TERRA
MICK J SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Two Stubbies Racing (Managers J Smith): B Sammut and G Vickers
Facing the starter for the first time. Five-year-old mare by Territories out of Street Spirit. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Canberra over 900m. Trained on the course and keep very safe.
7
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Dark Blue, Pale Green Star, Quartered Cap
5 5 PARTY IT DOWN
PAUL FACOORY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
B J Facoory, N D Lester, P Isles, Ms S Isles, Mrs K Duffy & Mrs B Evans
At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Canberra Mdn on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind She'sadare carrying 56.5kg at $6. Looks well placed.
6
DAMON BUDLER
Purple, Gold And Red Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
6 9 PRINCESSA
BECKY BYRNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs T Sergi
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 9 at Cowra Ctry Mdn on March 10 over 1375m, 15 len behind Turn Left carrying 56kg at $101. Doubt she will trouble these.
3
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Green With Yellow Sash, Green Cap
7 x9336 DENALI KAI
RUSSELL HOGAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R E Hogan, G Adamo & G J Neale
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Tomingley Pic Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1150m, 6 len behind Quiet Approach with 65kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Crookwell Pic Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Yourawizard carrying 65kg at $3.20. This harder.
4
EMMA LY
Black And Silver Stripes, Black Cap
8 57x70 EXTREMELY EXCITING
NORM GARDNER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, R A C Keene, E D Codd & Mrs T E Codd
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at Canberra Fedral Mdn on March 9 over 1000m, 7 len behind Teylu with 55kg at $41. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on March 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hollerloud carrying 53kg at $51. Capable of a better showing. Fitter for recent racing and can go better.
2
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Red, White Hoops, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Cap
9 89 HELLCAT
FRANK CLEARY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J R Mcintyre, A N Smith, M D Smith, W Goldthorp, A W Sutton, R Edwards, M L Byrne, F M Byrne, C Toscan, M A Kilfoyle, G A Helliar & J R BURNELL
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Wagga 2yo Hcp on March 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Timeless Grace carrying 58kg at $61. Last start second last of 10 at Canberra Mdn on March 26 over 1000m, 7 len behind Noctua with 55kg at $101. Prepared to dismiss.
9
GLENN CAHILL
Light Blue, Dark Blue Checks, Light Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue Cap
10 66799 STORMY MALICE
DARRYL ROLFE
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Most recently second last of 10 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Power Smash carrying 56.5kg at $41. The start before that 9th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1170m, 6 len behind Blondie's Toronado with 57kg at $41. The betting should be monitored.
1
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap