Wagga   19 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

WELCOME SETTLERS VILLAGE PACE 1740m

Track: GOOD      

KINGS FURY (10) has improved with each start this time in and hit his peak when third-up last week at Bathurst, cruising home by 11m. Won the only time he attempted this circuit and distance so can go on with it. HUNGRYFORLOVE (9) produced a strong effort last start when she came from this same barrier and scored by one metre at this circuit and distance. Has had a month off since but was kept up to the mark with a trial and she strikes at 50 per cent at this journey. PUKUNUI BEACH (4) came from a wider barrier to win a higher-graded race here last month and has been solid since. MILLIE FRANCIS (5) must be respected after scoring first-up last start by 9 metres at Goulburn last week.
1 36066 CANT HEAR YOU
M T HAWKE
4YO  BAY  MARE
M Hawke, Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots), G Jones
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 1710m at Goulburn was 4th-5.1 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Freason (2:07.40) in NR 48 to 50 on December 9 at $19. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 1770m at Canberra, beaten 45 m by Maryville Alfie in NR up to 53 on November 30 at $81. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.
Fr1
H J ROSS
RED, WHITE STAR, BLACK SLEEVES
2 27454 QUICKSHIFT GIRL
C J HUGHES
4YO  BLACK  MARE
F L Schmetzer, D Norman, D Hopkins
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1770m after showing early pace at Albury, at the bell was 3rd-5.4 beaten 4 m by Orama (2:11.80) in NR 45 to 50 on December 9 at $11. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 2147m at Leeton, at the bell was 4th-7.5m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Rosie Pollen (2:40.90) in NR up to 55 on October 28 at $34. Drawn nicely and should run well.
Fr2
J G PAINTING
YELLOW, RED STRIPED SLEEVES
3 469x7 CHRISSY EVE
NEIL DAY
5YO  BAY  MARE
M Gazzoli
Comes here second-up after two-and-a-half weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr5) over 1770m at Canberra beaten 45 m by Maryville Alfie in NR up to 53 on November 30 at $31. May need more racing.
Fr3
N A DAY
RED, DARK BLUE DIAMOND
4 56164 PUKUNUI BEACH
R B WOODHOUSE
3YO  BAY  GELDING
R B Woodhouse, R J Nalder
Won three starts back at this track over 1740m NR up to 52 on November 4. Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1740m at this track, beaten 10 m by Jilliby Ryder (2:04.70) in 3yo NR up to 55 on December 12 at $7. Must be included in the chances.
Fr4
P W MCRAE
BROWN, PINK MALTESE CROSS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
5 300x1 MILLIE FRANCIS
I J OSMOND
6YO  BAY  MARE
M G Johnstone
Last start won a big 9 m win (Fr3) at Goulburn (2:03.70) beating Sheza Bettor Gem in NR 42 to 47 on December 9 at $8.50 at the bell was 5th-5.1. Fitter and expected to feature again.
Fr5
TAYLAH OSMOND
YELLOW, DARK GREEN DIAMOND SASH & SLEEVES
6 52991 FLOJOS BEST
K M WATSON
3YO  BLACK  FILLY
C M Clohesy, I K Watson, W A Robinson, D O Tankard, S W Johnston, G A Walters, R A Tankard
Last start won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Albury (2:13.50) beating Stitched Up Dan in 2 WINs M on December 9 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 2.2. One of the chances.
Fr6
JACK LAUGHER
PURPLE, WHITE CHECKS, PINK SLEEVES
7 97371 FEELGOOD RAY
JASON TURNER
9YO  BAY  GELDING
H M Turner
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following December 5 run. Last start won by 1.75 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:46.40) beating Sharp Interest in NR up to 47 on December 12 at $41. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Fr7
R N TURNER
GREY, RED SLEEVES
8 11840 CAPTAIN DEEJAY
E J JONES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING
L M Inwood
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1770m at Canberra well beaten by Maryville Alfie in NR up to 53 on November 30 at $12. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 2270m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.4 beaten 12 m by Beach Delight (2:46.10) in NR up to 47 on November 21 at $41. Not keen.
Fr8
B T JONES
NAVY WITH SINGLE PURPLE STAR / WHITE OUTLINE, NAVY SLEEVES WITH THREE PURPLE STARS / WHITE OUTLINE
9 31851 HUNGRYFORLOVE
B R CAMPBELL
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY
H A Campbell
Last start won on from midfield and won by 1.0 m (Sr1) at this track (2:06.10) beating Solve The Crime in 1 WIN on November 18 at $10 at the bell was 6th-10.4. Could go on with it.
Sr1
B D MICALLEF
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS
10 1x531 KINGS FURY
DEAN ATKINSON
2YO  BAY  GELDING
N R Atkinson, R J Bayliss, B Bayliss, A Giblin, J Dalton, R B Patrick, M Cowling, P Eagles
In good form recently. Last start posted a big 10 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Bathurst (2:47.90) beating Bettor Brilliance in NR up to 47 on December 10 at $1.18. Can go on with it.
Sr2
B M HEWITT
BLUE WITH YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH YELLOW "H" AND YELLOW CUFFS