Wagga 24 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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THE ASTOR HOTEL & BAR BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP- HEAT OF THE WAGGA STAYERS SERIES 1800M 1800m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: True. |
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Moderate tempo with Dreamstone leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. Competitive. MISS DEFY (9) appeals most, presenting off a comfortable win at Canberra in a CL1. She enjoyed the step up to 2000m and Nick Heywood continues his association with the mare. She is well placed to go on with the job. MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (8) is also Canberra-trained and brings near misses from the Sapphire Coast and Canberra over 1600m. They stack right up, and she maps for the run of the race. PRIDE OF JEZZA (3) was heavily supported winning here over a mile. He picked up impressively and the extra 200m will suit. Draws awkwardly but will come hard. PARABELLUM (12) had been knocking on the door before a plain effort at Wangaratta. May have had excuses and a better effort is likely. He always needs some luck, but is worth including at a price. The hopes don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Defy each way.
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GOLD TRACKER
MICHAEL TRAVERS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG Ms J Travers Last start 9th of 11 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm64 on December 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ivan's Hero with 53kg at $41. The run before that won by a nose at Albury Bm58 December 6 over 1600m defeating Strummer carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. In the mix. |
11 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 2 | 8x373 |
STEVE'S WAY
CRAIG WIDDISON 5YO BAY MARE 62.0KG D R Baxter, Mrs B A Baxter, A J Baxter, Mrs E Baxter, B Baxter & Mrs R Baxter Most recently 3rd of 9 at Wodonga Bm56 on November 28 over 1590m, 1.3 len behind Poets Artistry carrying 59kg at $2.45. The start before that second last of 8 at Albury Bm66 on November 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Highly Intrigued carrying 59kg at $6. Keep onside. |
5 ELLA BENT |
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| 3 | 12x31 |
PRIDE OF JEZZA
GARY COLVIN 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG G J Colvin, Mrs M A Mullins, P T Kennedy, A R Newman, M G Kennedy, M Doyle, T J Hinchcliffe, Mrs D M Hinchcliffe, Leadbitter Racing (Mgr: A J Leadbitter), S G Oehm & Ms K M Crooks Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1 on November 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ample Time with 58.5kg at $2.90. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Ctry Cl1-Sw December 9 over 1600m defeating Heart Balm with 59kg at $2.50. Profiles nicely. Rates highly and should prove hard to beat. |
10 J PENZA |
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| 4 | 44x76 |
SO YOU READY
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Miss K Buchanan, Mrs A Oldfield, C Ringuet, Stablem8s (Mgr: D Cornwall), Mrs K Jepsen, Ms K Rouse, Mrs K Ringuet, D Horton, JHPC Ownership Group, R Chapman, Mrs R Verschelden, R Greville, S Verschelden, A Kavanagh, Mrs V Greville, P Small, International Thoroughbred Alliance & J Stenning Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on November 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Viktor with 56.5kg at $101. Last start ran last in a small field at Wyong Bm64 on December 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Oakfield Saturn with 56.5kg at $61. Well held last time and not going well enough. |
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DOC MARCH
GARY COLVIN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Albury Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Albanian Beauty carrying 59kg at $4. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.25 len at Albury Ctry Mdn December 6 over 1500m defeating Cayman Island with 59kg at $2.20. One of the best chances. |
13 J KISSICK |
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| 6 | 4231 |
BLACK FROST
CRAIG WEEDING 3YO GR/BR GELDING 58.0KG Weeding Racing (Mgr: C A Weeding), Stars of Picola (Mgr: J M Caldwell), P L Thrum, R M York, J Osmotherly, G A Davis, M Anania, J M Manners, D McDonald, B Nolan & G Nolan Racing well recently. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.25 len at Tatura Mdn-Sw November 22 over 1980m defeating Saxon Blood carrying 58kg at $3.90. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Gundagai Cl1-Sw on November 15 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Sooty And Sweep with 55kg at $8.50. Passing here. |
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| 7 | 74359 |
DREAMSTONE
DEBBIE DELPHIN 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs D L Delphin, M P Paynter, P D Lambert, R Smith, Mrs N Beasley, P L Howroyd, Ms T E Woodroffe & T D Beasley Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Wodonga Bm56 on November 28 over 1590m, 6 len behind Poets Artistry carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Too Big with 60kg at $3.60. Worth consideration. |
7 J LYON |
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MIDNIGHT AFFAIR
NICK OLIVE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mad About Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Duff), Mrs K Duff, S N Gordon, Musketeers Racing (Mgr: A Spring), A Woods, JEOB Racing (Mgr: D D Follmi), Bradbury Boys (Mgr: T A Devine), JL Sorrenti, Mrs K Gibson, L W Maloney, C J Ryan, C T O'Hara, Mrs R J O'Hara, R Cornale & N J Olive Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Canberra Bm60 on December 12 over 1600m, slow going head behind Ohtani with 57.5kg at $2.90. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on December 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Hard To Go Wrong carrying 58kg at $3.50. Maps well and is knocking on the door. |
4 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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| 9 | 43461 |
MISS DEFY
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G Mcguinness) Last start came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Canberra Cl1-Sw December 12 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Bo Cougar with 58kg at $8. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on December 5 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind De Louviere carrying 58kg at $8. Hard to beat again. |
6 NICK HEYWOOD |
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NATIONAL ASSET
J W SCOBIE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG J W Scobie, Ms K M Blay, P J Galloway, B J Blay & Mrs K L Blay Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Bm50 on November 29 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Jingu Express with 61kg at $61. Before that 10th of 12 at Gundagai Cl1 on November 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hip Hip Ole carrying 55kg at $201. Prepared to risk. |
9 B VALE |
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OZZY THE EQUALISER
SCOTT SPACKMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs D J Spackman, O M Spackman & S M Spackman At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Albury Bm58 on December 6 over 1600m, 2 len behind Gold Tracker carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Albury Ctry Bm58 on November 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Gold Tracker carrying 58kg at $31. Will find this too difficult. |
8 JOSH RICHARDS |
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PARABELLUM
ANDREW DALE 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A Dale At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on December 6 over 2000m, 11 len behind Lightning Flash with 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Tatura 0 - 56 on November 22 over 1980m, 1.5 len behind Danzagrunt carrying 56.5kg at $8. Tough to beat if near her best. |
1 C J PARISH |
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MAYFAIR HOTEL
PETER CLANCY 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG P Clancy, G P Clancy & Mrs T L Irvin Last start 7th of 10 at Albury Bm58 on December 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Macy Moon with 55.5kg at $61. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Bm50 on November 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Wagunda with 60kg at $101. Hard to have on present form. |
2 J W STANLEY |
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CHECK SIDE
KYM DAVISON 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG K A Davison, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), M T Erdeljac, R J Lee, S L Richards, K Albert, N J Groch, Mrs V F Groch, K Groch & Mrs M Albert At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Ctry Cl1-Sw on December 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pride Of Jezza with 59kg at $21. The race before that got back early 5th of 10 at Albury Cl1 on November 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Dooralong with 55kg at $7. Not the worst. |
3 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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SHYLOCK
KATHRYN CAHILL 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms K M Cahill & Mrs M R Cahill At the latest run 6th of 12 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on December 12 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Kotaishi carrying 59kg at $31. The start before that ran last in a small field at Mudgee Bm50 on October 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Zartamay with 59.5kg at $1.90. Hard to have on present form. |
11 M A CAHILL |
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THE FAVORITE SON
J W SCOBIE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J W Scobie & Ms K M Blay Last start ran last of 8 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on December 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Defy carrying 59kg at $31. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at Albury Ctry Bm58 on November 24 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Gold Tracker carrying 55kg at $31. Safely held. |
12 ZAC WADICK |
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