DONGARA 19 Apr 2025
GOING: G(3)
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SWAN DRAUGHT DONGARA CUP 1850m Track: GOOD 3 Rail: True. |
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A solid tempo on the cards with Kentucky Blue taking charge.
ARNIE'S BOY (2) is a durable veteran who is very consistent when fit. He ran his best race this prep at Geraldton 6 days ago when finishing a game third. He is nicely placed in this and can get the job done this time. STRIKING FELLA (1) has raced his way into form lately and appreciated the getting away from some tough assignments in the city earlier in the year. He has a reasonable draw and with the aid of a 2kg claim, he can figure in the top 3 again. FORBIDDEN APPLE (7) has seen his form drop away in his last couple of starts, and he has the blinkers off this time. The step up to a middle distance could help, and he is worth another chance. KENTUCKY BLUE (3) is a handy gelding on his day, and his form in 4 starts this prep has been sound, including a last start second at Geraldton 6 days ago. Stick with him. Can win. UNI QUEEN (4) drops in grade from her recent racing at Ascot and is ready to put her best hoof forward here. Include in all combinations to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kentucky Blue each way.
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| 1 | 65512 |
STRIKING FELLA
P R BAMFORD 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG W E Skuthorp Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Geraldton Rtg 62+ on April 13 over 1925m, 1.75 len behind Skittish with 54kg at $14. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Pingrup Pingrup Cup 61+ March 22 over 1660m defeating Spanish Kat carrying 56kg at $7.50. Has the right credentials. |
7 AVA CATARINO |
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| 2 | 67493 |
ARNIE'S BOY
ASHLEY MALEY 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A W Maley Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Geraldton Rtg 62+ on April 13 over 1925m, 3.5 len behind Skittish carrying 57kg at $4.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly on March 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Fortune's Luck with 55.5kg at $81. On top. |
9 MS P EDWARDS |
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| 3 | x2452 |
KENTUCKY BLUE
KEVIN MAHONEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Ms D A Dillon At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on April 13 over 1618m, 0.6 len behind Navy Sun carrying 58kg at $9.50. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Geraldton Abrolhos Plate on April 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Collective with 58.5kg at $61. Should be right about the mark again. |
5 JOSEPH SEE |
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| 4 | x5990 |
UNI QUEEN
MERYL HAYLEY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs D M Hammarquist) Useful type. Most recently second last of 12 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Be Bardot carrying 54kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 9 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on March 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Correct Choice with 55.5kg at $17. Expect improvement today. Key runner if at her best. |
3 AUSTIN GALATI |
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| 5 | 0x802 |
BEERMULLAH
TANIA BURNS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G W Pollitt Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on March 30 over 1720m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jolly Lace with 59.5kg at $8. Before that ran last of 12 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on March 15 over 1500m, 13 len behind Sail Session carrying 55kg at $201. Worth including. |
2 CASEY HUNTER |
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| 6 | 05477 |
ARROW SONG
BRETT MATHEWS 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs S P Mathews, Ms G M Jupp, B J Ainsworth, Ms R J Williams & A E Williams Most recently 7th of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 50+ on April 9 over 2200m, 8 len behind Keggs Later carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 13 at Belmont Park Rtg 50+ on March 26 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Lyrical Angel carrying 54kg at $26. Is not out of this. |
10 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 7 | 17400 |
FORBIDDEN APPLE
SEAN RAINS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs S S Threadwell, S L J Rains, P F Burton, Mrs L P Allen, T G Allen, C Hutchison, D Manlon, B Ehler, P Mullooly, G Biddiscombe, D Parker, S J Rains, Miss A A Norton Scott, Miss H Smith & C P Kneale Most recently second last of 11 at Geraldton Abrolhos Plate on April 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Collective carrying 56.5kg at $14. The run before that 10th of 12 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on March 15 over 1500m, 8 len behind Sail Session carrying 52.5kg at $21. Watch for sharp improvement. |
8 C NICOLL |
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| 8 | 00790 |
JIDDO
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG D P Hammarquist Most recently 10th of 12 at Geraldton Rtg 62+ on April 13 over 1925m, 7 len behind Skittish carrying 51kg at $21. The race before that 9th of 11 at Bunbury Rtg 54+ on February 13 over 2038m, 8 len behind Cheyne Bay with 56.5kg at $61. Looking to others. |
1 ROCKY CHEUNG |
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| 9 | x7039 |
MERCURIUS
ADAM DURRANT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R P Webster, P A Webster & P J Webster Last start ran last of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 50+ on April 9 over 2200m, 14 len behind Keggs Later carrying 51kg at $41. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Pingrup Pingrup Cup 61+ on March 22 over 1660m, 2.5 len behind Striking Fella with 52kg at $31. Seriously doubt his chances in this. |
4 BAILEY WEBSTER |
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| 10 | 35x70 |
MOONIEMIA
JULIA MARTIN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG P M Maver, Mrs J C Martin, J Starling, L A Cripps, M Quaife, M Wilcocks, J A M Cripps & Northampton FC Players Group (Mgr: G Tomelty) Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Geraldton Cl2 on March 8 over 1413m, 11 len behind Bolta with 54kg at $21. Last start second last of 12 at Geraldton Rtg 62+ on April 13 over 1925m, 29 len behind Skittish with 54kg at $61. Tested again. |
6 KRISTY BENNETT |
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