Goulburn   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

CAMPBELL PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTORS CLASS 2 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Heavy 9   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.65)  

Tactical given the lack of speed. CLUBMAN (3) Archibald-trained gelding who comes out of a solid race after catching the eye late when fourth over 1400m at Kembla Grange. Proven second up and the claim will help his cause as will the step out to the mile. LUSKAIRE (4) the second of the Archibald runners who looks ready to peak. Fourth up now after rocketing late when third over 1800m at Randwick Kensington. Doesn't have to improve much to take this out. FLYING ARGENTO (7) promising stayer resuming. Has a good record at this course and both trials had merit. Will go back from the gate and surge late. SAMURAI (1) having his second start for the Dale yard after returning from a let up with an even sixth over 1200m here. Looking for the trip and not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lean Clubman.
1 x2456 SAMURAI
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), Travaglini Racing (Mgr: G Travaglini), J M Gurrieri, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, Triton Lennox (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), Top Level Racing (Mgr: J Versace), A W Bruhn, S W Bruhn, Red Hot Saveloys (Mgr: C G Matthews) & B E Johnson
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Cl3 on August 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sir Franklin carrying 61kg at $10. Before that 5th of 12 at Sale Bm64 on June 12 over 1615m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Korobeiniki with 58.5kg at $3.30. Among the chances on best form.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 35x05 VIESTE
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
A Bertuccio & J White
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up failed to make an impression; 10th of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Show County carrying 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 7 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind The Extreme Cat with 55kg at $19. May need one more.
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A LAYT
Red, Black Diamond, Yellow Sleeves, Black Armband And Cap
3 x21x4 CLUBMAN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Vickery, M J Grace, D V Simpson, M S Wood, Dr O K Chan, T P Orlizki, M D Wiener, I W C Cheung, T W H Cheung, Miss A S Mitchell, J L Brooks & Hon. G J Williamson, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, Daddyoh Racing, JAM Thoroughbreds & Goodlife Thoroughbreds
Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 4th in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Kirkuk with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 1.5 len at Scone Bm66 March 4 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Mon Amore with 58kg at $2.15. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
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MS OLIVIA DALTON
Brown, Cream Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
4 9x433 LUSKAIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R Pitstock, Mrs S Pitstock & Sona Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K Pitstock)
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on August 13 over 1800m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Tazima carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dubai Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $4. Genuine contender.
4
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Tartan, Red Trinity Knot, Yellow Sleeves With Tartan Armbands, Yellow Cap
5 031x8 SHALAA JET
EDWARD O'ROURKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K L Sham
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at Newcastle on August 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Alabama Blitz carrying 55.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Diamond Show with 56kg at $31. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
4
EMMA LY
Emerald Green, Navy Yoke, White Cap
6 x2497 TOM CRUISING
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C Johnston
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind The Extreme Cat carrying 55kg at $6. The race before that 9th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hooligan Tommy with 57kg at $9.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
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J FORD
Purple, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 1055x FLYING ARGENTO
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
DL Breeding and Racing (Mgr: D Lopez), J Incollingo & C Barbaro
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track Bm66 April 28 over 2132m, soft track; 2 len behind Stay Tuned carrying 57kg at $1.90. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 March 8 over 1500m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Casanova carrying 57kg at $17. Expected to feature.
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R JONES
Red, White Horseshoe, White And Navy Blue Halved Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap, White Star
8 148x5 CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung)
Second-up. First-up after four months second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Kirkuk with 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Scone Bm66 on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Clubman carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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TOM SHERRY
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
9 071x0 SWEET TREATS
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, Dalanna Bloodstock, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd, G Seto, Red Eye No 2, D Dickson, Mrs K L Stafford, T Stafford, S J Brown, J G Codner, Dream Team, Mrs D L Fisher, T S Fisher, W S Simpson & Thug Thoroughbreds
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 14 months 10th of 13 at Wagga Cl1 on August 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Al Flores with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 24 2024 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Joyner carrying 55kg at $11. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
2
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 76170 MANDALONG STARZ
GARY NICKSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mandalong Studs (Mgr: R Pisaturo)
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on August 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Sunset Park with 56kg at $151. The run before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 at Bathurst Bm66 on July 21 over 1800m, 8 len behind Sweet As A Kiss with 55kg at $20. Has the task ahead.
2
DEANNE PANYA
Pink, Black Seams, Striped Cap
11 17x93 IT IS TO BE
PAT MURPHY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
G M Harris, G B Ford & B G French
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind East Harlem carrying 57kg at $17. Second-up 3rd of 13 at this track Bm58 on August 11 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sapphires Son carrying 57kg at $21. Tough task ahead this time.
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Black And White Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Red Cap
12 30x60 HARDAZHELL
JENNY HOY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J L Hoy, M T Housley & J E Housley
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on July 27 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Epaullo Creed with 55kg at $81. Last start 10th of 13 at this track Bm58 on August 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sapphires Son with 55kg at $21. Prefer others.
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Royal Blue, Red V and Sleeves, Quartered Cap