Forbes   25 Apr 2025
 
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WIN TV CLARRIE, VAL & PETER ROBB MEMORIAL 1680m

Track: FAST   Clear (Max: 26)    

UNCLE CRAIGO (4) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 9 metres, will be hoping to settle a touch closer to the speed. Good enough to take out a race like this. FLASH AZARAT (8) is better placed after his last-start sixth in stronger company over 1730m at Bathurst nine days ago. This looks a winnable assignment. SHES SOME LEXY (5) turned in a much better run when second up last start, finishing third over 1660m at Parkes. Stepping up a level this time but she is good enough to take this out. RUSTY DANCER (6) disappointed last time when eighth over 1660m at Parkes. Can do a lot better so worth considering.
1 2418x ALPHA XENA
A B O'CONNOR
9YO  BROWN  MARE
G M Seve
Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Rip Jackson at Young over 1720m in a NR 40 to 41 on December 24 at $61. Could be thereabouts.
Fr1
N P HURST
DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES
2 4389x TENEACHWAY
K A MEDLYN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
K A Medlyn
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Cala Greca at Dubbo over 1720m in a NR 45 to 48 on August 23 at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Bathurst (2:08.80) beating Badlands Genghis in No NR GH on May 8 at $5. Market watch.
Fr2
BLAKE MEDLYN
RED & YELLOW DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES
3 46812 HILLVIEW SAM
G K CATTELL
8YO  BROWN  GELDING
G K Cattell
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 1.4 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Young (2:08.60) beating Chocolate Delight in NR up to 45 on April 11 at $7.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.6m on the pegs. Last start just missed, game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1760m after showing early speed at Coolamon was 2nd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by The Mountain (2:09.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 45 on April 21 at $23. Among the exotic contenders.
Fr3
G K CATTELL
BLACK, RED HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES
4 86824 UNCLE CRAIGO
BRIAN PATTISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING
B R Pattison
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst was 6th-7.66 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Rowdy Shannon (2:04.20) in NR up to 50 on April 16 at $5.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, beaten 3.5 m by Mammals Girl (2:04.10) in NR up to 47 on April 9 at $6. Sure to be there at the business end.
Fr4
A J TURNBULL
DARK BLUE, YOKE & SLEEVES, BLACK BRACES & DIAMONDS
5 24x93 SHES SOME LEXY
OLIVIA FRISBY
4YO  BAY  MARE
K L Crosby
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Barry Limbo at Bathurst over 1730m in a NR up to 53 on March 26 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind She The Devil at Parkes over 1660m in a 2 WINs M on April 19 at $6. Well placed and ready to peak.
Fr5
JYE CONEY
WHITE, YELLOW MALTESE CROSS, PURPLE SLEEVES
6 36298 RUSTY DANCER
NATHAN TURNBULL
5YO  BROWN  MARE
T D McCracken
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1660m after showing early speed at Parkes, beaten 30 m by She The Devil (2:03.50) in 2 WINs M on April 19 at $3.10. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr3) over 2120m after showing early speed at Dubbo beaten 17 m by Annie Crocker (2:37.70) in 2 WINs on April 11 at $3. A better run is on the cards.
Fr6
N A TURNBULL
DARK BLUE, RED YOKE & SLEEVES, DARK BLUE STARS & T
7 0x760 WHY NOTT
J R SUTTON
8YO  BAY  GELDING
S (Shirley) Lesslie
Didn't do much last start, 10th (Sr2) over 2120m at Dubbo, beaten 30 m by Annie Crocker (2:37.70) in 2 WINs on April 11 at $61. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 7th-13.87 beaten 9 m by Tenminutes (2:04.70) in NR up to 47 on April 2 at $71. Not keen.
Sr1
P L SAPIO
YELLOW, DARK BLUE STAR, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 62686 FLASH AZARAT
BERNIE HEWITT
3YO  BAY  GELDING
W E Loader, J E Loader
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1730m after being wide early at Bathurst was 2nd-3.06 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Rowdy Shannon (2:04.20) in NR up to 50 on April 16 at $5.50. The run previous 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 7th-13.13 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Sinaloa (1:52.70) in 3yo No NR CG on April 5 at $41. Go close.
Sr2
B J HEWITT
WHITE, RED HORSESHOES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED VERTICAL STRIPES
9 20750 DEVILS BLING
J L GAFFNEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Wilkes Park (Mgr: D J Quinlan)
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr4) over 2040m at Parkes beaten 21 m by Olivia Shannon (2:35.00) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $26. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2040m at Parkes beaten 21 m by Magic Matteo (2:32.40) in NR up to 55 on April 4 at $7. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Sr3
CLAIRE JUDD
BROWN, PINK YOKE & BRACES, BROWN HORSESHOES, GOLD TRIM, BROWN SLEEVES, PINK CUFFS
10 497x5 MAJOR ARK
GRANT JONES
4YO  BAY  MARE
G P Jones, K J Jones, D Ball
Began her campaign last start running 5th (Sr3) over 1660m at Parkes beaten 14 m by She The Devil (2:03.50) in 2 WINs M on April 19 at $81. This will fully test.
Sr4
E M TURNBULL
DARK BLUE, PINK & LIGHT BLUE STARS, PINK SLEEVES, DARK BLUE STARS