Kangaroo Island 19 Feb 2026
GOING: G
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G & J East (Strathalbyn) Benchmark 58 Handicap 1215m Track: Good 4 Rail: True. |
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Good tempo with several going forward, primarily Lucky Fortuna, The Mariner and Exotic Dancer. LASTAR (1) is ticking along nicely and only needs to hold his form to be winning. Boasts a strong record at this venue and strikes a suitable assignment on the quick back-up. Is the one to beat. ARTISSI (6) has returned in good order and should be hitting her straps now. Will appreciate the added trip and gets in well with the claim. Big threat. MR JONES (3) returned with a bang at Clare six days ago when making very light work of his rivals. Slightly tougher this time but draws well and has a lot more to offer. REAL VALENTIA (5) has been much better in his last two and is a five-time winner over this trip. Doesn't win out of turn but gets a key booking in Milnes and is one of the hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lastar to win.
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| 1 | 93134 |
LASTAR
NICOLE IRWIN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs N J Irwin, Mrs T K Ingerson, P C Scott, Mrs P Scott, W Wenske, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, Mrs J A Collins, D K Hardacre, Mrs S J Castely & Glamorous Girls Racing (Mgr: Ms A Griffiths) Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 11 at Gawler 0-58 on February 11 over 1208m, 1.1 len behind Misludi carrying 58kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on February 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Big Brute carrying 59kg at $8.50. Encouraging effort last start. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
5 MS KYRA YUILL |
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| 2 | x9830 |
CAP TEN
HEATHER LEHMANN 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG G E Lehmann & Mrs H J Lehmann Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm56 on February 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bangholme with 61kg at $31. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Penola Bm66 on January 16 over 1075m, 1.75 len behind Santastico carrying 56kg at $19. Can do much better this time. |
1 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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| 3 | 564x1 |
MR JONES
KYM HEALY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K D Healy & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey) Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 3 len at Clare 0-54 February 13 over 1200m defeating Prescient carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Darwin 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1300m, 10 len behind Kessler with 61kg at $7. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Strips fitter and is likely to feature. |
3 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 4 | 42559 |
THE MARINER
STEPHEN LENEHAN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki, J Kimpton, T Heynen, J Przibilla, G Bowey, S Tuohey & D Easson Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Ararat 0 - 56 on February 8 over 1100m, 5 len behind Snappy Tycoon carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at Great Western 0 - 56 on January 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Wild Irish Rover with 56.5kg at $11. Looking to others. |
6 THOMAS DOYLE |
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| 5 | 95553 |
REAL VALENTIA
KYM HEALY 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W Wenske, C J Brown, Ms A Goodman, M A Hanley, K D Healy & L D Wenske Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Clare Cg&E 0-56 on February 13 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Shuttle Run carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Gawler 0-56 on January 28 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Smashing Action with 59kg at $16. Close to a win. Expected to play a major role. |
2 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 6 | 7x215 |
ARTISSI
NICOLE IRWIN 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, L Irwin & J Billing Most recently 5th of 11 at Naracoorte 0-56 on February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Hasta La Chilly with 55.5kg at $5.50. The run before that won by 1.4 len at Mt Gambier 0-54 January 25 over 1212m defeating Blissful Bay with 55kg at $4.40. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated. |
7 SOPHIE POTTER |
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| 7 | 82958 |
EXOTIC DANCER
JESSICA TZAFERIS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J Tzaferis, M J Leverink & J H A Leverink At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Naracoorte 0-56 on February 8 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Hasta La Chilly carrying 58kg at $3.40. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Nhill Bm56 on December 26 over 1150m, 1.75 len behind Hughie with 56kg at $11. Disappointing last start but a real chance today. |
8 POLLY BREWSTER |
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| 8 | 15798 |
LUCKY FORTUNA
KYM HEALY 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K D Healy, Mrs C L Healy, Ms D M Bayard & Dr D P Arnold Last start 8th of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-58 on February 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Brown Nose Day Gal carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Oakbank Bm56 on January 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Magic Princess with 58.5kg at $13. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more. |
4 L STOJAKOVIC |
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