Addington   07 May 2025
 
GOING: F

CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES (HEAT 9) MOBILE PACE 1980m

Track: FAST      

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA (14) looks close to a win after back-to-back seconds, getting close at this circuit and distance two back then closing well last time at Rangiora. Big chance to go one better. WESTAR MOLLY (6) is in good form and is working up to a win. Finished second at her latest appearance at this circuit and distance. Draws wider but still rates as a hope. BETTERWITHBLING (12) may need luck from the second row but is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance here. STAR MAGIC (10) didn't have a lot of luck last time and placed in the previous two outings so deserves another chance.
1 60705 MY TEN GUITARS
GEOFF DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE
Thurman Syndications No.4, J Duncan
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track, beaten 8 m by Ambleside Drive (2:33.40) in 5yo+ M on April 30 at $12.70. At her previous start 13th (Fr8) over 1980m at this track, beaten 30 m by Spiritual Bliss (2:26.80) in 5yo+ on April 15 at $33.30. Player from this draw.
Fr1
CRAIG D THORNLEY
BLACK, GOLD BRACES, YOKE, BLACK COLLAR, SLEEVES, GOLD CUFFS
2 07001 RAPID RESPONSE
ANDREW STUART
6YO  BAY  GELDING
Est T K Piercy, Mrs A A Piercy
In good form last start. Won by 5 m (Fr1) at this track (2:31.90) beating Normie Stead in 5yo+ on May 2 at $23.60. Two runs back 10th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track, beaten 14 m by Logan Rock (2:32.00) on April 21 at $99.20.

NOT CONFIRMED
WHITE,DEEP SLATE BLUE INVERTED VEE,WHITE SLEEVES,DEEP SLATE BLUE ARMBANDS,CUFFS
3 46966 WIND IN THE WIRE
CHRIS MCDOWELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING
D A Newton, C McDowell
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 9 m by Sweet Tartan (2:33.10) on April 30 at $22. Before that 6th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 11 m by Hey Tonight (2:28.50) in 5yo+ on April 21 at $16.10. Prefer others.
Fr3
SAM THORNLEY
Black, Silver Stars sash, Black & Silver Striped Sleeves (T)
4 64791 ZARLINI
GREG & BEN HOPE
5YO  BAY  MARE
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
In good form last start. Posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr5) at Rangiora (2:31.70) beating Lord Mudrick in 5yo+ on May 4 at $5.50. Two runs back 9th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 16 m by Dancing Desire (2:22.50) in 3yo+ FM on April 25 at $50.10.

NOT CONFIRMED
NAVY, BLUE SLEEVES
5 07639 HE'S TOUGH
BRAD MOWBRAY
7YO  BAY  GELDING
M F Maynard, R A Reekie, P G Maynard, GG's Syndicate
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 70 m by Flying For Me (3:16.40) in 5yo+ on April 27 at $10.20. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Hey Tonight (2:28.50) in 5yo+ on April 21 at $6.30. Good showing expected.
Fr5
M J WILLIAMSON
Black, Blue Star
6 05942 WESTAR MOLLY
GREG & BEN HOPE
7YO  BAY  MARE
Liz Broadhurst, J G Prouting
Solid performance when beaten by 2.75 m finishing fourth behind Spiritual Bliss at this track over 1980m in a 5yo+ on April 15 at $6.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Sweet Tartan at this track over 1980m on April 30 at $2.70. Winning prospects.
Fr6
B T HOPE
DENIM,SKY BLUE SLEEVES
7 57420 HES SANTAS EXCUSE
JOHN MCDERMOTT
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
W A Frost
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 11 m by Lord Fantasy (2:28.90) in 3yo+ on April 21 at $2.50. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2600m at this track beaten 13 m by Gatecrasher (3:16.50) in 4yo+ on April 6 at $30.60. Consider.
Fr7
R D CLOSE
PURPLE,CERISE SASH,SLEEVES
8 63948 SEARING LIGHT
ALAN EDGE
7YO  BAY  MARE
A N Edge
Backs up three days after she didn't show much 8th (Sr1) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 9 m by Zarlini (2:31.70) in 5yo+ on May 4 at $23. Before that 4th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Hey Tonight (2:28.50) in 5yo+ on April 21 at $18.10. Form not up to scratch.
Fr8
J W COX
DARK GREEN, GOLD COLLAR, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, GOLD STARS
9 63833 TOUCH N GO
BRIAN ZAMPESE
5YO  BAY  MARE
P J P Fitzgerald
Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Spiritual Bliss at this track over 1980m in a 5yo+ on April 15 at $22.30. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Arizonawildcat at Rangiora over 2600m in a 5yo+ on April 27 at $18.90. Form sound and expected to measure up.
Fr9
T M WILLIAMS
BLUE, RED VEE, ARMBANDS
10 09238 STAR MAGIC
MATT PURVIS
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
A L Fitzgerald, M C Purvis, R J Cook, P Jackson, Mrs L Harris, W I McKenzie, Wendy Nordqvist, R Reid, B J Hodson, Off N Racing Star Magic Syndicate
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1980m at this track, beaten 13 m by Spiritual Bliss (2:26.80) in 5yo+ on April 15 at $5.30. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr8) over 2000m at this track beaten 4 m by Timbimboo (2:31.90) in 4yo+ on April 9 at $3.70. Rates highly. Major player on best form.
Sr1
B N ORANGE
WHITE,TEAL COLLAR,SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED
11 x0724 MOTOR MOUTH
JOSEPH GRAY
8YO  BAY  GELDING
J M Gray, D O'Neill
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 13 m by Pure Courage (2:29.50) in 4yo+ on April 30 at $18.70. At his previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1980m at this track, beaten 4 m by Belmont Valor (2:27.60) on April 9 at $18.70. One to consider as his best is good enough.
Sr2
SCOTT IREMONGER
NAVY, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, ARMBAND
12 26593 BETTERWITHBLING
JESSE WEDERELL
9YO  BAY  GELDING
J A Wederell, A S Wederell
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1980m at this track beaten 6 m by Rapid Response (2:31.90) in 5yo+ on May 2 at $4.10. Expected to go well again.
Sr3
SETH HILL
BLACK, YELLOW GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES
13 3440x IDEAL CHEVRON
PHIL ANDERSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING
M A Heads, Mrs L A Heads
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr4) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 5 m by Ned Kelly (2:28.80) in 5yo+ on April 28 2024 at $10.90. Probably needs this hitout.
U1
T S CHMIEL
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS,WHITE STAR,ROYAL BLUE CUFFS
14 24922 RADIOACTIVE JAFFA
R A KENNEDY
9YO  BAY  GELDING
R A Kennedy, W K Ivey
Solid performance when a close second behind Spiritual Bliss at this track over 1980m in a 5yo+ on April 15 at $6.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Flying For Me at Rangiora over 2600m in a 5yo+ on April 27 at $3.20. Can break through.
U2
S J OTTLEY
SILVER , BLACK FIVE STARS, SILVER STAR, BLACK SLEEVES