Moruya   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

AMH MUSTANG SHOWCASE OPEN HANDICAP 1010m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Expecting a genuine tempo. TAKE THE RAP (3) was well in commission last start over this trip at Canberra but didn't quicken as hoped and finished midfield. Draws away from the fence this time which may be beneficial. Best form reads well so worth another chance. CANI CANCAN (6) made it three minor placings on the trot when an eye-catching third over this trip at Kembla recently. This track can play for swoopers - she will get back but gets her chance. FANGELA (2) ran on well and finished alongside Take The Rap when resuming in Canberra a fortnight ago. Won at his only visit here and does go well second-up so his credentials are solid. STARLIGHT GIRL (5) should race close to the speed this time and can improve on the first-up effort. REBEL DEAN (7) is very firm in early markets. Back in class today after going around in Highways of late. Likely improver in this company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Very hard race - small interest in Take The Rap.
1 172x4 EXTRAVAGENT LAD
SCOTT COLLINGS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
J W Kelly Suffolk Vale & Co (Mgr: T W Kelly) & B E Smith
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open on September 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Vella's Best carrying 61.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Icelandic with 56.5kg at $20. SCRATCHED.
8
DALE COLE
White, Black Band, Red Cap
2 134x5 FANGELA
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
8YO  GR/B  GELDING 62.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Straight To The Pub Two, S A Morgan, D A Jeffery, L V Saville, M A Naprta, Ms M J Ryan, Mrs J E Wise, R A Wise, J R Wilson, Mrs S M King, C J Reynolds, G King, Mrs E D Boag, L G Boag, G A Pointon, Mrs W P Handley, R J Jaensch & B Mackay
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open on September 19 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Vella's Best with 61kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Canberra Tab Federal 86 on February 21 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Acappella Sun with 57.5kg at $21. Will strip fitter this time and can find some form.
6
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 x1366 TAKE THE RAP
NORM GARDNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner & K J K Burke
Last start 6th of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open on September 19 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Vella's Best carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rantan carrying 58kg at $21. Not far away last time. Best form puts him clearly on top.
4
MS JESS TAYLOR
Stewart Tartan, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 x45x2 WHO BUT ROO
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M A Vallender
Second run back. First-up after 10 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Leeton Bm82 on September 23 over 1150m, nose behind Future Fund carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm64 on December 6 over 1250m, 0.9 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi with 60.5kg at $67. Hasn't won in ages but the return last time was encouraging.
8
GLENN CAHILL
Blue, Black Spots, White Sleeves, Blue With Black Spots Cap
5 436x7 STARLIGHT GIRL
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
J K Hillman
Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open on September 19 over 1000m, 3 len behind Vella's Best carrying 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Nowra Cl3 on January 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 2 len behind Zoubeauty with 58kg at $3.80. Fitter and can do a lot better.
5
CORIAH KEATINGS
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 05323 CANI CANCAN
PAUL MURRAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T C Ford & Mrs A R Ford
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on September 18 over 1000m, 3 len behind Whatalegacy with 58kg at $41. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on September 11 over 1100m, slow going head behind Lady Shenanigans carrying 57.5kg at $11. Definite winning chance. Genuine type who is sure to run well from a favourable draw.
3
C LEVER
Red, White Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 54387 REBEL DEAN
MATTHEW DALE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Tiree Holdings (Mgr: J H Harding)
Last start 7th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on September 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Petticoat with 59kg at $31. The run before that 8th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C2 on August 23 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Neil with 60.5kg at $21. Big weight drop today and can bounce back to form.
2
LOUISE DAY
Brown, Pink Spots And Cap
8 x1749 SUTTON VELLA
GRATZ VELLA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G C Martin, C Chapman, B V Keir, S Keir, S B Keir, P J Kirkland, G A Rumble, V Cossetto, Mrs S Jones, G D Vella & R R Baker
Last start 9th of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open on September 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Vella's Best carrying 55kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Canberra Acton Open Bm85 on August 22 over 1206m, 2 len behind Getty with 55kg at $9. SCRATCHED.
2
J PENZA
Orange, Pink Spots And Sleeves
9 5381x FLYING IMPALA
MARY BRAY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms M R Bray & Mrs C H Tischler
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation by head Canberra Bm60 February 7 over 1000m slow track defeating Maikrow with 60.5kg at $3.60. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 November 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Everido with 57kg at $21. Smart fresh performer who bolted in here in a recent trial - definite contender.
7
R BENSLEY
Emerald Green, Gold Stars, Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
10 43308 GORUSH LIGHTNING
MICHAEL GATTY
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory & K Gatty
Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track Scc Cup on August 17 over 1435m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Epaullo Creed carrying 53kg at $26. The start before that second last of 11 at this track Ctry Bm66 on August 5 over 1435m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Vermicella carrying 58.5kg at $19. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.
1
AMY MCLUCAS
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves