Taree   22 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

GET YOUR KOSCIUSZKO TICKETS CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1412m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Genuine tempo with Nikody's Diego and King Soleil pressing for the lead. SHOW 'EM HOWL (2) has raced twice this prep, working through the line strongly to just miss the placings both times in Highways over shorter trips. Lightly raced rising four-year-old who is perfectly placed out to this trip third-up. Ready to win. ALBANIAN STAR (7) is now with the Shaun Harvey stable and arrives in fine form with four top-three finishes on the bounce. Those efforts have been on synthetics so she needs to transfer that to the turf, but on face value her form looks like stacking up. Market watch on CHRISTA (3) who hasn't raced for over a year but is very handy when right. Ran a cracking race to finish third in a Class 3 at her only run last prep. No surprise to see her competitive despite the long lay-off. KING SOLEIL (6) and ALL TOO ROSEY (8) have been in work for a long while and finding it hard to break through. This race falls away quite fast so either could fill a placing without surprising. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Show 'Em Howl.
1 73257 POCKET EIGHTS
GREGORY MCFARLANE
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
M D Shaw
Most recently 5th of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on July 5 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Malabar with 56kg at $11. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on June 15 over 1512m, slow going 1.75 len behind Supreme Command carrying 60kg at $6. SCRATCHED.
14
AARON BULLOCK
Bottle Green, Two Old Gold Chevrons, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 19x45 SHOW 'EM HOWL
R J AGNEW
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Agnew, D L Prosser, Miss M Agnew, Mrs A M Agnew, T Woods & D P Peisley
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on June 21 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Calico Miss carrying 52kg at $12. Second-up 5th of 12 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on July 5 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Diddle Dumpling carrying 52kg at $16. Profiles nicely. Ready to find peak form.
6
ANNA ROPER
Black, Orange Stars, Sleeves And Cap
3 x4x3x CHRISTA
TODD HOWLETT
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs A Hush, D Hush & T S Howlett
Dual acceptor. Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 14 at Tamworth Cl3 on June 28 2024 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Inferencia with 55.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign 4th of 14 at Tuncurry Bm66 on January 29 2024 over 1405m, slow going 1.5 len behind Obelius with 57kg at $4. Runner-up in a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 1000m on July 9. Likely to be thereabouts.
5
AARON BULLOCK
Brown, White Davali Thoroughbreds Brand, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Cap
4 7x694 SMASHING ROSIE
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, O H Newhouse, Mrs C L Irwin, D L Horton, M Scarborough, W J Newhouse, Club Bradley Sapphires (Mgr: Mrs S Macryannis) & Thoroughbred Girls No. 26 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton)
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 3 len behind Lucifer's Way with 58kg at $13. The start before that 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 24 over 1106m, on a slow track; 7 len behind First Landing with 55kg at $31. Will struggle again.
7
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Black, Royal Blue And White Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
5 56497 SPECIAL DAY
PAUL PERRY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly) & S Heppenstall
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Gosford Bm64 on June 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Covert Thinking carrying 55kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 26 over 1870m, on rain affected going; 25 len behind Bengal Boy carrying 55kg at $26. Made headway last time. Form not inspiring.
8
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Light Blue, Black Stars, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
6 79845 KING SOLEIL
CRAIG RUTTLEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
C M Ruttley
Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on July 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dernier Lien with 56kg at $9. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cluedo carrying 59kg at $9.50. More expected this time.
9
BEN LOOKER
Cerise, Black Diamond Band
7 51342 ALBANIAN STAR
SHAUN HARVEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms C McMillan
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Bencouver carrying 57kg at $4. Before that 4th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 4 len behind She Mogul with 56kg at $2.90. Can improve again. Consistent performer with strong claims.
11
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Red Maltese Cross
8 52836 ALL TOO ROSEY
TONY BALL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball & K J Ball
At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at Grafton Cl3 on July 13 over 1410m, 4 len behind Monte Maximus carrying 54.5kg at $18. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Smart Jazz carrying 55kg at $3.50. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run so she can do better.
4
SHAE WILKES
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves, Lightning Bolt Cap
9 99x90 ELLENMAC
DALE WAGSTAFF
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) & L Ruddy
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 9 at Nowra Cl3 on June 17 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind Close Encounter carrying 53.5kg at $101. Last start second last of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 30 over 1250m, slow going 9 len behind Smart Jazz with 59.5kg at $151. Out of her depth.
10
P GRAHAM
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 21095 NIKODY'S DIEGO
PETER CHEERS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers
Most recently 5th of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Smart Jazz carrying 55.5kg at $20. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Rathoran with 58.5kg at $21. Prepared to overlook.
3
A GIBBONS
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead, Pink Stars On Sleeves, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead On Cap
11 57723 REBEL ONE
MATTHEW ROBINSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Robinson, Miss M J Travis & Mrs A A Travis
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on June 24 over 1206m, slow going 1.75 len behind Buck Pharoah with 55kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 15 over 1208m, on a slow track; 5 len behind What A Rush carrying 55kg at $13. Each-way prospects.
1
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Green, White Halves, Striped Sleeves
12 00x80 SNIPPETY STAR
MS C REID
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C J Reid
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 10 at this track Bm66 on June 5 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Telegraph with 55.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 24 over 1106m, on a slow track; 8 len behind First Landing with 56.5kg at $151. Doubt she can trouble these.
12
SERG LISNYY
Green, Yellow Star, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
13 x9224 LUCK APLENTY
MATTHEW ROBINSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Miss M J Travis, M J Robinson & Mrs A A Travis
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie F&M Bm50 on July 12 over 1210m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wanjina Rose with 54.5kg at $1.65. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; nose behind Smart Jazz with 55kg at $13. In the mix.
2
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Apricot, Pale Blue Maltese Cross And Cap
14 49548 SMASHING DANCER
KIM WAUGH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M E Waugh, M J Miller, P G Miller, Miss N M Miller, R J Miller, Thunder Buddies (Mgr: M Kahler), S R Woodbridge, G D Vandergert, B L Walker, Mrs J Johnson, Happy Equine (Mgr: D J Blackmore), S D Chester, Mrs M Swanson & D J Krenich
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Dubai Warrior with 57kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on June 24 over 1625m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mostro with 55kg at $31. SCRATCHED.
2
ANNA ROPER
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves