Warwick Farm   17 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

ASAHI SUPER DRY HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Just a moderate tempo headed by Tip Top Timing, Ivan's Hero and Kingdom Of Logres. The local LUNAR LOVER (3) was spelled 239 days and resumed with a long-neck defeat at Gosford over this trip. He's promising and is sure to improve off that. He will race over longer but looks well placed to take this out. IVAN'S HERO (4) led and spiked his figures winning a 72 at Rosehill and then was caught wide with no cover at Canterbury in similar company. Drops back a couple of levels and is a threat. OTONO (5) had an excuse two back at Hawkesbury but the form each side of that reads well enough. Has a handy 2kg claim in an easier assignment and has claims if the splits come. This is a step-up for DYNAMIC ONE (6), but he ran a good number when winning two back at Gundagai. Comes to town with Berry booked and is worth consideration at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Lunar Lover.
1 x1625 HOW'S IT KEV
ALISON SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C A Buckley, L Buckley & S A Buckley
Most recently 5th of 13 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb79 on December 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dances With Hooves with 54.5kg at $41. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Orange Bm82 on November 21 over 1300m, 2 len behind Master Of Disguise with 61kg at $21. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
3
SIENNA GRIMA
Red, Gold Star, Black Sleeves
2 3412x KINGDOM OF LOGRES
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Z Douglas, C S White, T J Griffiths, C J Fox, Miss MF Cox, Ms C M Kuypers, P J Jakubenko, B G Costelloe, S Mcleod, J Khoo, J K Smeaton, A E King, Golden Ticket Racing (Mgr: Z Douglas), M Wright, D A Higham, Mrs D L Mills, Z Crouch, Hon. G J Williamson & B Crouch
Resuming after a break of 20 months. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 April 29 2024 over 2100m, 3 len behind Heromania with 61kg at $1.40. Previously first up; third of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 March 15 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Owari carrying 58kg at $8.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
3 113x3 LUNAR LOVER
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), G Alloggia, Mrs P Alloggia, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, P M Mahony, Ms S J Nuttall, Mrs M A Smith, Ms S A Sproats, G J P Van Ameyden & C H M S (Mgr: C McGregor)
Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on December 4 over 1600m, long-neck behind Cloisters with 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1880m, 3.5 len behind Autumn Aroha with 59kg at $11. Fitter and will be tough to roll.
4
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Mauve Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 73310 IVAN'S HERO
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs V L Klaric & I Cajkusic
Most recently ran last of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on November 28 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Forecaster carrying 56kg at $8. The run before that won by a neck at Rosehill Bm72 November 12 over 1500m defeating Mortal Halo carrying 54kg at $14. Decent chance to bounce.
7
K MCEVOY
White, Gold, Brown, Green, Red And Blue Wedges, Black Spot, Gold Sleeves, Gold And Black Checked Cap
5 79375 OTONO
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, Proven La Velata, S M Vella, Mrs N K Ryan, F Hicks, J A Green, W D Glass, Mrs J A Peck, M S Ross, A N Mcmaster, S Dinley, P J Allwood, B T Crawford, R Green, Dracos Racing, Killorn Racing, N Williams, R L Coombs, P Reid & C J Russell
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track 5yo+ Mares Bm72 on December 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Miss Hades with 57kg at $26. The run before that second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on November 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Call Me Magnifique with 57kg at $5. Not to be underestimated.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 66814 DYNAMIC ONE
MICHAEL TRAVERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J L Travers
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Queanbeyan Cup Bm85 on November 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Vermicella carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Gundagai Bm66 November 15 over 1800m defeating Southern Dancer with 60kg at $10. Can race well again.
5
TOMMY BERRY
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
7 54411 GOLD TRACKER
MICHAEL TRAVERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J Travers
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Albury Bm58 December 6 over 1600m defeating Strummer with 60.5kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Albury Ctry Bm58 November 24 over 1600m defeating Star Empire carrying 58.5kg at $13. Will be winding up strongly.
9
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Sky Blue, Brown Halves And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 x6833 ALLEGRO MISS
CON KARAKATSANIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J E Carmody, Mrs L J Carmody, A Commisso, Mrs C Commisso, G M Commisso & S Commisso
Last start 3rd in a small field at Nowra Cl2 on December 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Devine Outcast carrying 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ Bm64 on November 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Swift Charm carrying 55.5kg at $13. Tough task ahead this time.
8
J FORD
Red, White Chevron, Clovers, Chevron Armbands And Cap
9 x4895 HELL'S ITCH
JOHN P THOMPSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D S Neate & Mrs K L Neate
Most recently 5th of 9 at Canberra Cl2 on December 5 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Supairo with 59kg at $6. The start before that second last of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on November 19 over 1630m, 3.5 len behind Sanctuary Storm with 56.5kg at $21. Must improve to play a role.
10
CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Emerald Green Hoops And Sleeves, Black Cap
10 37926 TIP TOP TIMING
CLARRY CONNERS
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
B Garforth, Mrs K Garforth, Mrs E Kowalczuk, Dr M Kowalczuk, S Miller
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on December 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Cloisters with 55kg at $21. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on November 20 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Uncle Harry with 55kg at $13. Needs a major form reversal.
6
ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Black Star, Orange Sleeves
11 04x05 UNWRITTEN
GREGORY HICKMAN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
G D Hickman, P A Burke, R W Wilson, B R Turton, M B Ford, P J Gray, C S Dufficy, Miss J J B Hickman, T R Bonello, T Hodges & B Goudge
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 13 at Orange Bm82 on November 21 over 1300m, 8 len behind Master Of Disguise carrying 55kg at $41. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm64 on December 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind True Amor carrying 53.5kg at $12. Hard to make a case.
2
R JONES
Red, Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves