Goulburn   30 May 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

GOULBURN POST MAIDEN HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 5.42)  

Zamazing and She Rex possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. Maher-trained SHE REX (1) peaks and has been threatening a win in city Maidens. Led beaten 1L on the Kensington two back and didn't have the best of it there last time. Draws inside, and the speedy galloper is well-placed to be winning. TURNING CIRCLE (10) just missed at Parkes, turning her form around. Hard fit, and can make the finish again. Waterhouse-Bott-trained STEEL RAIN (6) resumed off a 303-day break with a 3L defeat at Kembla Grange, placing second behind Pick Up The Tab. Has the blinkers on again, and a sharper effort is on the cards. HIDDEN MOGUL (11) maps well and has placed his last two. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing She Rex.
1 3x335 SHE REX
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Ms J H Marheine, A P Fleming, J C Parry, E J Lucas, Mrs D J Wright, Grov Platinum, D I Hollyman, Shazmac, J A Newton, B C Showniruk & Mrs E Vedelago
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Kundabung with 57kg at $7. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd in a small field at Randwick Kensington Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Convergent with 56.5kg at $2. Ready to win.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 TOSS THE CABER
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M Cave & Mr R B Thomas
Three-year-old gelding (Highland Reel - Save The Best) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fourth at Warwick Farm in a 1175m trial on May 22. Unplaced in recent trials and others appear to have his measure.
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TILLY MCCARROLL
White, Blue Braces, Red Cap
3 58x00 DEEP ESTEEM
DANIEL ROBINSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill)
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 14 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn on April 19 over 1300m, 6 len behind Miss Hvar with 57.5kg at $51. Second-up ran last of 11 at Wyong Prov Mdn on May 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Johnny Smash with 54.5kg at $81. Not keen on his chances.
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SHAUN GUYMER
Silver, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
4 x6x59 SAVANNA GOLDEN BOY
DANIEL ROBINSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
D L Blumberg, Mrs D A Paterson, G J Harvison, Ms K West, Mrs J A Finlay, J Finlay, D P Robinson, D S Paterson & Mrs T L Franey
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Newcastle Mid Mdn on April 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Caltsar with 57.5kg at $26. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Wyong Prov Mdn on May 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Johnny Smash with 56kg at $81. Needs to have improved a long way to play a role here.
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Royal Blue, White Star And Sleeves, Stars Cap, White Pom Pom
5 7x352 SOUTHERN PRINCE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind Beadman carrying 57kg at $21. Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 2yo Hcp on May 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Burn The Sky with 56.5kg at $7.50. One of the leading chances.
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HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Black, Gold V, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 x57x2 STEEL RAIN
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cummings), C G Staff, C M Downer, Ms J Malone, P Warren & EST J Scullion
Second run back. First-up after 10 months came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Pick Up The Tab with 55kg at $11. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Cheergal with 59kg at $41. A more forward showing is likely.
9
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Royal Blue And Green Stripes, Royal Blue Cap
7 0x3 ZAMAZING
CRAIG CARMODY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms K E Harding, C Carmody, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, M J Ferguson, Mrs M O Scott, Dr M J Nelligan, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester & J W Kean
Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn on September 4 over 1400m, 20 len behind El Castello carrying 55kg at $151. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Wyong F&M Mdn on May 8 over 1350m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Celtic Sin carrying 58.5kg at $81. Hard to see her troubling the top chances this time.
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WINONA COSTIN
Red, White Spots
8 2x5x6 ROCKY THINKS SO
RON LEEMON
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs G D Leemon, Mrs N S Wilton, J L Houlford, Mrs K J Hunt, A J Hunt, A Cook, T A Wilmot, Mrs B J Houlford & D J Jobson
Second-up today. Last start ran last in a small field at this track Mdn on April 28 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Bearings carrying 57kg at $10. At only start last preparation got back early 5th of 7 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind I Am Wild with 59kg at $17. Should be around the mark.
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A CALDER
Pale Green, Pale Blue Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves
9 06x6 FAIRHEAD
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Milburn Creek Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: J L Muir)
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Twilight Elegance with 57kg at $81. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Canberra Mdn on December 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind My Shalom carrying 55kg at $19. Others make more appeal.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
Brown And White Checks, White Cap
10 x3043 TURNING CIRCLE
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, W J Buttigieg, A D Kennedy, Morgcam Racing, J M Cross, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, S A Aboud, H G H McCathie, A C Lloyd Jones, A J M Young, Forest Six, Lucky Eight Racing, S A Tilley, J P Morrison, A J Newhouse, Mrs D M Edwards & R J Edwards
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Parkes Super Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Billabong Rose with 57kg at $4.60. The race before that 4th in a small field at Wyong Prov Mdn on May 1 over 1350m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Exothrill carrying 53.5kg at $2.30. Expected to feature.
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ZAC WADICK
Black, Tricolours Logo
11 57432 HIDDEN MOGUL
MARC CHEVALIER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M Chevalier, Dr A Awakian, S Yates, R D Gerard, K Silvy, J J Mcelligott, D P Slattery, P Vanderwoude, Party of Five (Mgr: S Faith), Miss E M Casey, D L Ross, WSCT Racing (Mgr: M G Smith), I Lowden, E P C Lowden, Mrs C A Winfield, Ms L M Abols & Mrs C M J Chevalier
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Viktor with 57kg at $8. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Moruya Bm50 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Diamond Ridge carrying 56kg at $9. Keep onside.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Green, Black Epaulettes, Black Armbands, Checked Cap
12 47396 SHOOTING FIRM
MICHELLE TEALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P M Knight
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1675m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Track And Field carrying 57kg at $41. The run before that 9th of 12 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Deebaa with 57kg at $17. Tested again.
10
J PENZA
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
13 836x5 EMELIA'S MAGIC
KEVIN MAY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K M May, A Kwok, W Ng, D Lau & T To
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Okami Star with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up of 9 at Kembla Grange Cl1-Sw on October 26 over 2000m, 25 len behind Kind Words with 55kg at $101. May need another.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Grey, Orange Sash, White Sleeves, Grey And White Quartered Cap
14 68707 CAPITAL LETTERS
PAUL MURRAY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Murray), P A Carlyon, Mrs R P Carlyon, D J McGlynn, Mrs P M McGlynn, I M Neville OAM & Mrs A I Neville
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 7 len behind Platinum Ridge with 55kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 11 at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 900m, 13 len behind Magic Speed with 58kg at $41. Hard to have on present form.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Cap
15 06658 SUSPICIOUS TIME
DARRYL ROLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms C Ratanasomboon
Last start 8th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1750m, 6 len behind Ana Carolina with 55kg at $151. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1613m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Evokes with 57.5kg at $41. Unlikely to trouble these.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Black And White Checks