Canberra   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

POLYTRACK STAYERS CUP 1900m

Track: AW   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo with Tavanasia and Darken up front. HEIR JORDAN (8) was back in the winner's circle, winning a 70 here two weeks ago, and there was a stack of merit in the effort. He has weight relief at this level and may sit handier today over slightly longer. Loves the Acton track and he can go back-to-back. AVONVIEW (9) was better supported than the above in that contest beaten 3L. He's won a 65 at the track prior and go on that. Has an awkward barrier today but keeps the handy 2kg claim and gets another chance. SCARLI JAPALI (6) has had two runs back this campaign, both at Randwick. She'd be a live hope near best and we should see more from her on the all-weather surface. DARKEN (11) seeks the hat-trick and he spaced a CL1 field here the latest at the trip. Will carry just 53kg with the claim, and that brings him into it. SUNSOURCE (2) has been racing in town since an outing here six starts ago. He can improve in this company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Heir Jordan.
1 x0400 JUST GO BANG
NICK OLIVE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G J Mathieson, Mrs T M Mathieson, T Mathieson & T J Mathieson
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 on August 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Louie's Legacy carrying 53kg at $26. Before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 23 over 1900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sly Boots carrying 56kg at $20. Inclined to risk.
8
BILLY OWEN
Yellow, Dark Blue Diagonal Stripes
2 70656 SUNSOURCE
ROBERT QUINN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R P Quinn, H Maddock, P G Cullen, M Cannan, L Maddock, P L Brown, K V Snelgrove, One Of Many (Mgr: A Harding), B M Chidgey, M Nadalin, T A Donaldson, R Nadalin, P Hudson, Mrs K Hudson, Mrs TC Cullen & BH Lathiere
Most recently 6th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Glad You Think So with 56.5kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm78 on July 12 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Aberlour with 53kg at $91. In the mix at best.
7
SHAUN GUYMER
Black, Red Star And Cap, Black Star
3 78945 MARSABIT
DANNY WILLIAMS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams) & W A Kelly
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 on August 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Louie's Legacy with 56kg at $26. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track Tab Fed Open on July 25 over 1206m, 7 len behind Fine Vintage with 54kg at $14. Not keen on his chances.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
4 x7418 STONECOAT
MATTHEW KELLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
E J Kelly, M W Littlefield, D J Stannard, L B Rankin, W Jones, A B Gardner & M Kelly
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on August 13 over 1800m, in the wet; 9 len behind Tazima with 58.5kg at $31. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Moruya Bm82 July 21 over 1660m on a soft track defeating This Is The Moment carrying 57kg at $4.40. Passing.
9
J PENZA
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
5 12411 TAVANASIA
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J A Holsman, C Laxman, C R Willebrands, Ms C A Branch, PFI Racing, Mrs R Sydun, P J Foster, Mrs J Webber, S Roby, Mrs S L Henry, A J Brown, Blues Racing, Suffering Succotash, W J Wheeldon, R M Cairnduff, M W Reid, S J Spinks, M T Coleman, M Leahy & N Walter
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Wellington Bm66 July 29 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Green Run with 61kg at $6. The race before that won by 2 len at Carinda Cup-Bm66 July 12 over 1400m defeating Bobby's Secret carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Tougher this time.
1
KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Scarlet, Old Gold And White Checked Braces, Armbands And Cap
6 10x07 SCARLI JAPALI
ANTHONY WARREN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs K J Shadbolt & P C Shadbolt
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Pensativa carrying 57kg at $13. Last start failed to make an impression; 7th of 12 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 26 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Full Of Sincerity with 57kg at $71. Likely to improve today.
6
JAMES INNES JNR
White, White S With Crossed Arrows Brand Inside Black Spot, Diabolo Sleeves, White Cap, Black Disc
7 x8040 VICTORY ROLL
PAT MURPHY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
J P Bergin, Mrs K L Bergin, W Goldthorp, Mrs B J Murphy, B Hassell, S P Fitzgerald, Ms J M Murphy, Mrs K E Goldthorp OAM, C Davis, Mrs K Miller, G Jones, A Hassell, Mrs R Hassell, M D Smith & Mrs V A Smith
Last start ran last of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 on August 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Louie's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $61. Before that 4th of 7 at Moruya Bm82 on July 21 over 1660m, slow going 4 len behind Stonecoat with 57kg at $14. Prefer others.
11
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Blue V, Blue And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 02491 HEIR JORDAN
LUKE MUSSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
E B Inskip, Miss J J Inskip, Timpano (Mgr: M Timpano), C Kettle, J J Markulic, K W Hiscocks, D Barden, R R Markulic, K McKay, Mrs T Inman & A Bertuccio
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at this track Bm70 August 8 over 1750m defeating Cosmic Lad carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that ran last of 9 at Rosehill in the LR Mckell Cup on June 28 over 2000m, 12 len behind Elamaz carrying 54kg at $201. Can go on with it.
5
C LEVER
Maroon, White Stars, Maroon Cap, White Pom Pom
9 33714 AVONVIEW
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, G J Wilks, Mrs J A Wilks, M K Walcott, A E Bowie & S B Palmer
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Bm70 on August 8 over 1750m, 3 len behind Heir Jordan with 55.5kg at $4.20. The start before that won by 0.6 len at this track Bm65 July 4 over 1750m defeating Straight Fire carrying 56kg at $3.80. Rates highly. Winning chance.
10
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
10 99983 CEREMONIOUS
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Australian Racing Tours Pty Ltd, S O'Neill, Mrs R O'Neill, M Maguire, R Thomas, Mrs P Pope, Ms B Mogg, T Wiseman, I Curnow, Mrs N Curnow, G Ryan, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs N Jukes, Ms G Cummins, Mrs H Mckenzie & Miauna Pty Ltd
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Bm70 on August 8 over 1750m, 2 len behind Heir Jordan with 57kg at $17. The start before that 8th of 11 at Narrandera Bm66 on July 13 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Due Calzini carrying 60kg at $31. Has ability but needs to lift.
2
QUAYDE KROGH
Black, Yellow Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 45311 DARKEN
NATALIE JARVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), P Harrison, J Smith, Rea Racing (Mgr: P Rea), K Russell, Ms K Wightman, R B Hodgkinson, P Lowes, B J Evans, T W Elphick, M J Jordan, D R Carlyon, B E Heinjus, D S Hurst, Mrs S J Hurst, S J Buckingham, Mrs K J Buckingham, J C Scheide, D J Turner & A M James
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 3 len at this track Cl1-Sw August 8 over 1900m defeating Steamed Hams carrying 57kg at $13. Before that won by a nose at Moruya Mdn-Sw July 21 over 1660m in soft going defeating Think I Do carrying 57kg at $3.90. Going well and looks one of the better chances.
4
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap