Horsham 21 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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Manhari BM56 Handicap 1100m Track: SOFT7 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.16) |
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The Wayfarer is expected to lead at a keen tempo. QUIK RHAPID (1) was in the money two starts back at Bordertown but was unable to repeat the effort at Mt Gambier when he jumped slowly and was caught wide. Peaks today and won't know himself dropping back from 68s to a 56. He races forward, and the 3kg claim brings him right into it. SUNBURNT (8) is fourth-up and has been freshened 40 days. She's been within range at Warrnambool her last two and has the blinkers applied for the first time. The inside gate should advantage and she also deserves plenty of consideration. VERBOSITY (2) left himself with too much to o when resuming under the big weight. Carries the big weight again but strips fitter and is drawn to take closer order. Don't dismiss. PORT LOUIS (6) was well below his best last time but is capable of bouncing back sharply. SUGGESTED PLAY: Quik Rhapid gets the nod.
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QUIK RHAPID
JAMIE OPPERMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG A D Eales, P Gunning, Ms R Clift, R P Gunning, Ms L N Gunning, N W Gunning, Ms J M Clift & Mrs R F Opperman Last start second last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on November 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hedonist carrying 58.5kg at $15. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Bordertown Bm68 on November 14 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Vexatious Dancer with 58.5kg at $12. Chance to return to form. |
8 JADE SMITH |
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| 2 | 615x8 |
VERBOSITY
ANDREW BOBBIN 6YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Mrs B Hoare Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Ararat Bm56 on November 25 over 1100m, 6 len behind The Kill Club with 63kg at $7.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at St Arnaud Bm58 on October 26 2024 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sunday Fun Day carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Can improve sharply and is one of the main hopes. |
4 LINDA MEECH |
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| 3 | 160x6 |
ZOUSINGER
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 4YO BAY MARE 62.0KG S P Nichols, A M & B S Racing (Mgr: B S Ong Tan), G W Davis, P M Schols, Mrs M J Barton, J L Barton, I F Foster, Ms B Mogg, Ms J G Sheldrake, R J Atchison, P B O'kane, A Petrovic & T B B Racing 3 (Mgr: T Blum) Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 September 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Count Of Anjou carrying 60.5kg at $8. Previously first up; second of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 April 12 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Croatian Art with 55kg at $9.50. Winning claims if the money comes. |
6 LAUREN BURKE |
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BRITISH STATESMAN
JOANNE MUGAVIN 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Miss JR Mugavin, Nivagum Syndicate & A Smith Most recently eased back early on 10th of 13 at Terang Bm62 on December 16 over 1000m, 7 len behind Ballynacally with 57kg at $151. Before that 8th of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1000m, 3 len behind Elena Montero carrying 60.5kg at $201. Passing. |
9 C J MACREDMOND |
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DON'T SAY NO MIKKI
VINCENT MALADY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D S Walker, D P Kiryk, C A Redford, J Dudley, Mrs K A Dudley, A McCurdy, Ballyrogan Racing, Fish 'N' Cripps (Mgr: B E Hower), A J Bogan, A M Davis, Ms A Parker & E Barker Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw June 15 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Touxlove with 59.5kg at $5. On debut second last of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1125m, 5 len behind Esquel with 59.5kg at $7.50. Might be better off following this outing. |
3 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 6 | x5920 |
PORT LOUIS
DENIS DAFFY & HARRIET PLACE 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Miss H E Place, Miss L M P Place, A J Place, D F Daffy, A P Place, Mrs M B Place, G J Place, Mrs B V Place, T Roberts & J Stephens At the latest run second last of 14 at Kyneton Bm56 on December 11 over 1203m, 10 len behind Bons To Riches carrying 61.5kg at $19. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Penshurst Bm56 on November 22 over 1284m, 0.8 len behind Miss Remski carrying 61.5kg at $11. Deserves another chance. |
5 R J HURDLE |
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THE WAYFARER
NATHAN HOBSON 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Moulamein Bm50 on December 13 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind My Truth carrying 62.5kg at $3.50. The race before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1000m, 2 len behind Sheridan Street with 63kg at $21. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
2 NEIL FARLEY |
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SUNBURNT
BILL CERCHI 8YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Ms S L Fish, Dr R W Harper, B J Fish, Mrs L Fish, Ms J Fish, A D Spring, K M Elliott, Foxhat Racing (Mgr: S E Hobson), Mrs M J Hudson, B W Hudson, T J Jolliffe & Ms B Cerchi Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Warrnambool Bm56 on November 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Top Gun carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. The start before that of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Hay Joe carrying 57kg at $26. Peaks and has claims. |
1 ALANA KELLY |
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XTRAMAGIC
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG P A Preusker, M J Wenborn, Paul's Pony (Mgr: M J Conway), Mrs K Corr, G Alloggia, J R Burke, Mrs J M Clayton, P J Cleary, Mrs M A M Drum, Mrs J J Gilfillan, B E Jordon, Ms V A Joyce, P Kafegellis, T C Morris, Girls Day Out (Mgr: Mrs R K Schultz) & M Ryder Third-up today. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Geelong Bm62 on September 25 over 1140m, 2.25 len behind Escarpa carrying 58kg at $20. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Kyneton F&M Bm66 on November 5 over 1103m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Delicate Lady with 57.5kg at $26. Meets some better types this time and has the job ahead. |
6 HARRY GRACE |
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SMASHING ACTION
JUSTIN PICKERING 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG J F P Schmidt Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Mildura 0 - 58 August 9 over 1009m, 1.3 len behind Revolution Belle with 56.5kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 6 over 1100m defeating Star Gladiator carrying 55kg at $2.35. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
3 P GATT |
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CHICA CON SUERTE
ANDREW NOBLET 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Mrs A L Noblet, Ms A J Dawe, Mrs K E Johnson, Ms M Tsihlakis, Mrs S G Mills, Mrs K J Troon, Mrs J Kalogerakis, Mrs G Millikan, Mrs A L Nunn, Mrs A Wakefield, Mrs J Shanahan, Mrs K Tracy, Mrs J Degenhardt, Mrs A Johnston, Mrs P M Clark, Mrs F S Milano, A J Willoughby & Miss G M Prebble Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 March 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind Steely Hustler carrying 58kg at $18. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw October 15 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind Sociable with 57.5kg at $7.50. Will take great benefit from this run. |
7 J ALLEN |
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JUDGE KELLIE
PETER CHOW 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor & E Grandinetti Most recently won by 0.8 len at Swan Hill 0 - 56 November 23 over 1200m defeating Got Out The Fence carrying 56.5kg at $5. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Hamilton 0 - 56 on November 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind The Mariner with 55kg at $4.60. Needs to find lengths to test these. |
11 JACK HILL |
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