Canberra 05 Sep 2025
GOING: S(6)
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JOHN MCGRATH AUTO GROUP HANDICAP 1200m Track: Soft 6 Clear (Max: 16) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 4.92) |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Hellinda and Pushalot matching motors. Competitive. BUENOS (9) is a promising mare resuming for a leading local stable. She was an easy Maiden winner her on debut and then placed at the track following in stronger than this. Hasn't had an official trial but she will be naturally improved and is promising. The betting will be key. PETAWAWA (6) resumes for the sharp Matt Dale stable and two back wasn't beaten far in the Listed Canberra Guineas. She was outgraded at Group level following and immediately spelled. She's trialled at Rosehill and is proven fresh. A live chance is presented on song. MAGIC LEPRECHAUN (5) impressed winning a CL1 comfortably at Albury and then was close up as favourite at Wagga-Riverside, also on a heavy track. Has a soft draw and presents third-up briefly freshened. Has more to give and is a hope. HELLINDA (4) will push forward and is going well enough to get into the money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Buenos if the betting suggests stable confidence.
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| 1 | 5205x |
MAGNUCAT
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Darby Racing, L M Albutt, A J Barsby, D Burgess, A P Cassin, C J Duggan, D Grech, W J Kemp, K W Mcleod, G & L Breen Racing, Weedon Closers, Darby Racing Go The Cats, Goan Racing, R Mieger, A Frazer, K K Mylonas & D R Leard First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 April 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Let's Fly carrying 57.5kg at $6. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Bathurst Bm66 January 31 over 1100m, 6 len behind Capital Mac carrying 59kg at $2.80. Keep safe. |
9 BROCK RYAN |
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| 2 | 65723 |
BEER BARON
NEIL OSBORNE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N Osborne, Mrs D Y Osborne, S A Osborne & P A Osborne Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Randwick Highway-C2 on August 23 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Neil carrying 55kg at $20. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm74 on August 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Star Ambition with 55kg at $12. Racing well and should be around the mark. |
4 GLENN CAHILL |
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| 3 | 96690 |
MEDIA FRENZY
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs G C King, JDM Racing (Mgr: M Saunders), Squidheads Racing (Mgr: M J Tylor), M Searcy, S F O'brien, G Millen, D F Edwards, Ms A Milne, A Andronikou, M Sammon, C Hannigan, D J Farrant, J Falzon, S A Sipple & Collaroy Crew (Mgr: L W Mcmillan) Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on July 27 over 1400m, slow going 33 len behind Epaullo Creed carrying 56kg at $12. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 13 over 1280m, slow going 4 len behind Hulu with 58.5kg at $19. Prefer to see her back in form. |
3 JACK MARTIN |
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| 4 | 12252 |
HELLINDA
DANIELLE SEIB 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JJJ Racing (Mgr: J Fish), B Jenkins, W Pizzato, MRJ (Mgr: M Thomas), InTheQueue Racing (Mgr: R Paterson), S Davies, S Cram, T Drain, B Ferraro, A Marshall, M Davey, C Fazzolare, R Banks, T Wiseman, S Britt, R Montgomery, A Montgomery, T Horner, 5 Flames Racing (Mgr: B Durrant) & J Bottrill Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Moruya Ctry Bm58 on August 17 over 1210m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Graceful Ellen with 61.5kg at $7. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Moruya Bm58 on August 5 over 1210m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Gooloo Bucky with 60kg at $3.40. Can feature in the finish. |
10 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 5 | 40x14 |
MAGIC LEPRECHAUN
BRETT MALLYON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG M A Koundouris, M P Dascarolis, Biviano Bros (Mgr: F J Biviano), A Clark, M Walton, R Walton, M L Desira, ,Mrs R Koundouris, M Capezlo, J W Dowse, B R Jackson, G J Knuckey, T Weber, D De Marco, A Kenyon, J White ,Mrs K McDonald& J L Davies Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Albury Ctry Cl1 July 18 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Jackpot Star with 57kg at $3.60. Second-up 4th of 9 at Wagga Riverside Bm58 on August 4 over 1065m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind King Charles with 60.5kg at $3. Can build encouraging efforts. |
2 J LYON |
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| 6 | 2360x |
PETAWAWA
MATTHEW DALE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Tiree Holdings (Mgr: J H Harding) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Alexandra Stks March 22 over 1600m, soft track; 40 len behind Cilacap carrying 56kg at $151. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Wagga Mdn January 3 over 1000m defeating Hellinda carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Looks a key runner. |
6 QUAYDE KROGH |
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| 7 | 15526 |
CLIMATE CHANGE
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock (Mgr L J Mihalyka), Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr J Middleton), P A Gately, P I Sweeney, Ms K A Tibbey, R G Molloy, Benleigh Equestrian (Mgr Dr F Carnovale), Moullakis Investments Syndicate (Mgr E Moullakis), A N Fitzgerald, P G Abraham, Mrs M D Shannon, L Seminara & Miss L Allen Most recently 6th of 8 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on August 8 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Russian Zarina with 58kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on July 25 over 1080m, 1.75 len behind Guerrera carrying 57.5kg at $8. Would be around the mark if she found her best. |
5 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 8 | 37x16 |
PUSHALOT
MATTHEW KELLEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T Woods & Mrs J V Woods Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 2.25 len at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl1 August 4 over 1065m in heavy going defeating Witch Of November carrying 55kg at $8. Second-up 6th of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl2 on August 22 over 1080m, 3.5 len behind Sooo Crazy with 55.5kg at $4. Fitter and not the worst. |
1 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 9 | 13x |
BUENOS
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), Mrs H J Bell, W P Oxford, G F Bell, O H Goddard, W A Wilkins, Ms J Buchanan, T D F Hughes, Mrs J L Murfet, A J Colquhoun, R W O'Connell, Mrs C A Wilkins & W D Reeks Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track Guinprev February 21 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Sun 'N' Sand with 53kg at $10. At her first start won by 1.75 len this track Mdn-Sw February 7 over 1200m slow track defeating Sheriff's Star with 54.5kg at $4.20. Can make an immediate impact. |
8 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 10 | 86x57 |
SINGLE BEAT
NORM GARDNER 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, R A C Keene, Mrs S M Cannon, M J Cannon, S E Balzary, K J K Burke, Ms J M Baxter, G J Mattingly, I J Walker, C Patterson, Mrs K M Patterson & E D Codd Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Moruya Cl2 on August 5 over 1020m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Vereeva with 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Narrandera Bm50 on August 16 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Brenlyn's Trooper with 59.5kg at $13. Looking elsewhere. |
10 C LEVER |
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| 11 | 447x0 |
APPARATE
GARRY KIRKUP 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), Ms O Kirkup & W Kirkup Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 13 at Wagga Cl1 on August 10 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Al Flores with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track Cl1 on April 26 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rainagain carrying 53kg at $8. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
7 TEAGHAN MARTIN |
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