Hobart   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Brian Higgins Carbine Club Life Member 2YO Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.53)  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. BELLA CHINKARA (8) resumed off a trail win with a narrow defeat in Maidens. Two back she was only beaten 3L in Stakes grade and is well placed here down in the weights. Maps well and can go one better. ONLYFORAMINUTE (1) debuted in Maidens on the synthetic and was too good. She's trialled well on turf and presents off a freshen. Has has plenty of scope for improvement. BRIGHT NIGHT (3) resumes off a win this grade and will likely race forward. A live chance if presented forward. MISS LYRA (10) did a good job from a wide barrier on debut. Draws awkwardly again but will strip fitter and deserves consideration. JENNI THE CAT (9) draws much better today, and third-up is likely to show more. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Bella Chinkara.
1 1 ONLYFORAMINUTE
GLENN STEVENSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs W M Stevenson, Miss L Stevenson, Miss T A Stevenson, Ms E A Rantall, Mrs C Jordan, Mrs K A Lane, Miss A M Lamprey, Miss T H Mundy, Mrs J L Walker, Mrs A L Atkins-Cock, Mrs A C Dart, Miss D Marshall, Miss K V O'Halloran & Miss A Siren
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.8 len at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1150m defeating Roundle Park carrying 57kg at $3.70. Since runner-up in a Devonport Synthetic trial over 800m on June 17. Go well again.
8
CODI JORDAN
White, Black Star, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
2 GEEGEESDOUBLECROSS
STUART GANDY
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Elizabeth Geard Racing (Mgr: B Geard)
Gelding by Wordsmith facing the starter for the first time. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Hobart trial over 800m on April 28. Wait and see what he can do.
9
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Lime, Purple G, Sleeves And Cap
3 6431x BRIGHT NIGHT
BARRY CAMPBELL
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Armidale Stud (Mgr: D W Whishaw)
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning by head Launceston 2yo Swp April 11 over 1200m defeating Celestial Glow carrying 54kg at $4.20. On debut sixth of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Crack The Shutters carrying 53.5kg at $81. Expected to feature.
6
LAURYN BINGLEY
Green And White Quarters, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 0 OUT OF WORDS
JOHN KEYS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G R Emmett
Jumped at big odds at debut, 11th of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Daytona Diva with 54kg at $41. Look elsewhere.
2
CHLOE WELLS
Cerise, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Green And White Quartered Cap
5 DA SILVER FLASH
STUART GANDY
2YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
R A Gudden
First starter by D'argento out of Tio Rossa purchased for AUD $ 50,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Tasmanian Yearling Sale). Trialled once on May 20 at Longford when second over 800m. Barrier an advantage. Prefer to see under race conditions.
4
K BOXALL
White, Red Cross And Armbands, White And Red Cross Cap
6 GEEGEES MERCEDES
STUART GANDY
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Elizabeth Geard Racing (Mgr: B Geard)
Two-year-old filly making debut by Wordsmith out of Annie's Gee Gee. Won a barrier trial at Hobart over 800m June 10. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
7
A DARMANIN
Lime, Purple G And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 WINEYARD
JOHN LUTTRELL
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
R J Polley & Mrs T R Polley
First starter by Gee Gees Americane out of Gee Gee Royal Miss. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Watch for any market moves.
13
LIZZIE ANNELLS
Orange And White Checks With Black Horses, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Black Horses
8 545x2 BELLA CHINKARA
JOHN BLACKER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, Mrs C A Woolley & R R Woolley
Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track 2yo SW on January 3 over 1000m, 5 len behind Zany Girl with 55kg at $12. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
3
JACKSON RADLEY
Pink, White Diamond And Armbands
9 43 JENNI THE CAT
DREW TYSON
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
J L Wimmer & D J Tyson
Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Onlyforaminute carrying 55kg at $16. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Daytona Diva with 55kg at $11. Among the hopes.
5
D PIRES
White, Blue Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
10 4 MISS LYRA
ADAM TRINDER
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
J V O'Neill, P L Watson, B E Hawke, C G Dent, J R Saltmarsh, P J Coloretti, P C Nolan, M J Curtain, B Elliott, M Hoyle, G Morton, R C Turner, M J Heywood, Mrs C L O'Reilly & C P Tierney
Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Daytona Diva with 55kg at $4.80. Looks sure to run well again.
10
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
11 9 ACCUSAIENT
JOHN KEYS
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs M L Gunn, J L Keys, S Arnold-Levy, S K Brunton, S A Butler, Stephvick Racing (Mgr: Ms V K Edwards), Miss S Hayden, Miss L A Hayden, M Hollingsworth, Ms K M Adams, K M Tyson, J K W Tyson, H J Bean, D A Bussey, D E Hollingsworth, Burrman (Mgr: R J Burridge AM) & P F Bakker
At debut, 9th of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 55kg at $12. Jumps from out wide and likely to struggle.
11
GEORGIE CATANIA
Royal Blue, White Motree Thoroughbreds Logo, White Armbands And Cap
12 0 THE PIRATE QUEEN
TERENCE EVANS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
T W Evans & Miss J M Russell
Was at long odds at debut, didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 55kg at $26. Others rate better.
12
CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER
Blue, Gold Sleeves, Blue Armbands, Pink Cap
13 706 BABY PANDA
SIGRID CARR
2YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
R A Gudden
Most recently 6th of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Daytona Diva with 53kg at $151. Before that ran last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Toorak Treasure with 52kg at $61. No keen.
1
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
White, Red Cross And Armbands, White And Red Cross Cap