Gawler   13 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Irongate Australia Handicap 1500m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Good pace headed by Bamyan Buddha, Le Ferrari and I Catchem Fox, with Snoopy Now and Nicajon close by. SNOOPY NOW (6) went amiss last start when hitting the deck in the LR John Letts Cup but has been freshened with 39 days and can bounce back sharply. His win two back at headquarters suggested he was right back to his best and provided there’s no lingering mental scarring he can get the job done. LE FERRARI (3) is yet to strike through this prep but should be peaking now and gets his chance to break a long run of outs. The booking of Toeroek adds confidence and he’s sure to be very competitive. TYPHOON HARMONY (4) hasn’t fired in two runs back but has been freshened with a month and kept up to task with a Pakenham jumpout. A serious hope if he can return to form. I CATCHEM FOX (7) proved too sharp in front last start. This is tougher but he can give another bold sight. KOMACHI (5) was also a last-start winner and deserves respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Snoopy Now to win.
1 3x245 BAMYAN BUDDHA
GRANT YOUNG
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
J N Fox
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Morphettville Happy Trails on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Komachi carrying 56.5kg at $15. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Morphettville in the LR John Letts on November 4 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Air Assault carrying 56kg at $51. Can find the frame.
9
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Teal, Black Seams, White Cap
2 8009x HASTA LA WAR
SUE MURPHY
10YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup May 3 over 2500m, 8 len behind Sir Kingsford carrying 54.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Strathalbyn Sbyn Cup January 26 over 2050m, 10 len behind Stormsarrived carrying 60kg at $21. Can't enthuse.
1
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
3 x2553 LE FERRARI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Hayes), K Paisley, Mrs C Paisley, Mrs I Filippone, N Donnelly, R Cullen, R Jarvis, JKW Bloodstock (J Weier), Miss M King, Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (L Mihalyka), R Starr, M Aird, G Jarvis, W Powell, Laurel Oak Matador (L Mihalyka) & Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio)
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at Ararat Ararat Bowl on November 9 over 1300m, long-neck behind Run Harry Run with 54.5kg at $3.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 15 over 1440m, 2 len behind Ndola carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Peaking now and gets a great chance to break through.
3
JAKE TOEROEK
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 10x00 TYPHOON HARMONY
PETER GELAGOTIS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Harmonious (Mgr: D M K Yu)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm80 on October 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Royal Lass with 59kg at $19. Second-up 11th of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Taken with 57kg at $151. Capable of sharp improvement.
6
TODD PANNELL
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
5 14631 KOMACHI
WILL CLARKEN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr D P Arnold, P M Cole, Mrs R I Cole, A J Dempsey, Dr P R Knight, Ms H E Park, A M Ryan, N T Smith, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, BJ Thomsen, M P Whelan, A D J McDonald, S M Kelsh, Miss K M Eishold & C B Oxlade
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Morphettville Happy Trails November 22 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Dual Pressure with 54kg at $10. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on November 15 over 1550m, 0.6 len behind Dual Pressure carrying 56kg at $10. In form, have to respect.
4
KAYLA CROWTHER
White, White And Navy Blue Checked Hoops, White And Navy Blue Checked Hoops Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
6 4x61f SNOOPY NOW
DARRYL HEWITT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston
Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run didn't finish the race at Morphettville in the LR John Letts November 4 over 1800m. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Morphettville Bm74 November 1 over 1600m defeating Hard Prince carrying 58.5kg at $5. Can bounce back sharply off his fallen.
8
JACOB OPPERMAN
Lime Green, Gold Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 55251 I CATCHEM FOX
DARRYL DODSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D I Dodson, Magic and Mates (Mgr: M C R Pfitzner), D R E Pfitzner, R D Pfitzner, L Hopkins, Ms H Hopkins, T Adams, M C Pfitzner, Mrs P Gordon, J Gordon, A P Robertson, Mrs C R Robertson, Mrs Y D Earle & J F Earle
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at Morphettville Parks Bm66 November 29 over 1550m defeating Isuspectjeu carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 16 at Flemington Mcc Final on November 6 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Guerite carrying 54kg at $31. Can give another bold sight.
2
ALYSHA WARREN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Sleeves And Cap
8 39x53 EXCELMAN
KYLIE MCKERLIE
9YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss K J Mckerlie, Ms V J Dunstan, D W Billinger, G Buckley, D J Willis, Ms R Buteyn, L Kotz & R Reed
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm86 on November 8 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Zoupurring carrying 54kg at $31. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Port Lincoln Bm68 on November 21 over 1350m, 0.6 len behind Zestiman with 59kg at $4.80. Will be doing his best work late.
7
BEN PRICE
Orange, White Star, Orange Cap, White Peak
9 91393 NICAJON
MICK SHEPHERDSON
11YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K Shepherdson & Q J Scott
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 60kg at $17. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 1507m, 3 len behind Leg Drive carrying 59.5kg at $16. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
10
J HOLDER
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue Cap
10 2470x THE TRUE BELIEVER
KYLIE MCKERLIE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss K J Mckerlie, C Miller, A S Kittel, S Arthur, D P Curnow, C Briggs, G S Hutchison, Mrs D F Hutchison, S Candy, B R Dinning, M Stopp, M K Aitchison & M L Madigan
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at Balaklava Bm56 September 10 over 2200m, soft track; 13 len behind Retourne carrying 60kg at $20. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Dunkeld Dunkeld Cup November 16 2024 over 1800m, 8 len behind Rhinoceros with 54kg at $26. Can't entertain.
5
DYLAN CABOCHE
Teal, Black Seams, White Cap