Taree   10 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

TAB VENUE MODE CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Strong tempo with Xtreme and Whiskers leading the way over Contaldo. CONTALDO (2) had a break of 54 days before a last start eighth of eight over 1800m at the Caulfield Heath. Well in commission that day so he is worth following up in this company, particularly back at the mile where his record reads a win and three minors from five starts. NGUNNAWAL (8) found the line well without threatening in a Class 1 over this trip at Wyong recently. Finds an easier race today and with blinkers on for the first time might be the big improver. XTREME (10) dug deep to hang on and win her maiden over 1500m at Port Macquarie last start. Ready for this next step. MORTLAKE (6) showed the first sign of form this prep when third in a similar race here on 13 February. Cherry ripe after three runs back and is one to consider. FLYCATCHER (5) is a non-winner but in a shallow race a top four finish is not out of the question. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Contaldo.
1 2351x AUTUMN HEIR
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), R D Harrison, Mrs K I Callander, A D Tutty, Ms J M Bergan, C E Roots, M F Callanan, A P Jensen, M J Lahood, Mrs K E Harrison & M R Duff
First-up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len this track Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1609m slow track defeating The Big Ticket carrying 59kg at $2.60. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn June 3 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cuban Rain with 56kg at $17. Will take great benefit from this outing.
6
WILLIAM STANLEY
Red And Black Diamonds, Diamonds Cap
2 52258 CONTALDO
ALICIA WILLICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A A Willick-McDonald
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 on February 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind En Flique carrying 59kg at $5.50. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 2100m, 2 len behind Powerful Prayer with 59kg at $2.60. Capable on his day and should go well in this much easier company.
9
C REITH
Black, Pale Blue Stars, White Sleeves And Black Cap
3 15x33 DUNDEE TALES
PETER GRAHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K A M Graham, Mrs C Tunhavasana, D A Paterson, A Hamade, A Hamade, W Wakim, Ms V Micallef, S P Boukaram, S D Boukaram, Miss S Pender, C J Coorey, P M Tedone & Mrs K Coorey
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Cl1 on February 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Mirai San carrying 56.5kg at $91. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on March 1 over 1312m, slow going 2 len behind Love 'N' Rockets carrying 57kg at $14. SCRATCHED.
13
Royal Blue, Red Stars And Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
4 x1834 FIREWORK
NACIM DILMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Wyong Bm64 on February 21 over 1625m, 1.5 len behind Dark Vador with 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that second last of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on January 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Aisle Two with 58kg at $5. SCRATCHED.
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Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
5 53656 FLYCATCHER
JULIE LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Cavallaro, C A Favara, D Favara, Mrs J A Lynch & P D Lynch
Most recently 6th of 14 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on February 22 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Amalfi Amore with 59kg at $17. The run before that got back early 5th of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw on February 13 over 1614m, slow going 5.5 len behind Dollars with 59kg at $13. One for the exotics.
2
JENNY DUGGAN
Black, Cream Diamonds, Stars Sleeves And Stars Cap
6 3x973 MORTLAKE
ALICIA WILLICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A A Willick-McDonald
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw on February 13 over 1614m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dollars carrying 59kg at $15. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on January 23 over 1900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Allegro Miss carrying 57.5kg at $15. Should be thereabouts again.
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STEPHEN CUMMINS
Black, Pale Blue Stars, White Sleeves, Black Cap
7 16074 MR SQUARE PANTS
COLT PROSSER
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 59.0KG
Mrs T Prosser, Mrs C D Mchugh, Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe) & Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant)
Most recently 4th of 9 at Tuncurry Cl1-Sw on February 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Keinbah's Warrior carrying 57kg at $20. The run before that 7th of 9 at Walcha Bm 50 Hcp on February 7 over 1440m, 5 len behind Rivoli Star with 57kg at $12. Hard to have.
10
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Silver Yoke, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Royal Blue Cap
8 5x734 NGUNNAWAL
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on February 26 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Listen Sweetheart with 59kg at $5. The start before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on February 14 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Powerhouse carrying 58kg at $31. Terrific chance back in this company.
7
R JONES
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
9 8x431 PRINCE OF PROPHETS
SALLY TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P C Hardy
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at this track Cl1 on January 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Thedaythemusicdied with 57kg at $12. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on February 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Kid Billy with 57kg at $4. SCRATCHED.
3
Red, Orange Seams, Yellow Cap, Red Spots
10 2x421 XTREME
PAUL SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Patriot 2026 No. 1 (Mgr: A Manton), A Westbrook, W Stones, Last Two Hundred, Wegotenuff, S Rodda, S Haverfield, A Grant, S Williams, J Rozos, Parkwood Racing, RMR Pastoral Racing, Minions Thoroughbreds, Greenman, A Wing, L O'Shaughnessy, B Frazer, Wandering Star Racing, A Bowie & Junee Punters
Racing well recently. Last start won by a nose at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw February 22 over 1500m defeating Purple Haze carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on February 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Jade Trees carrying 59kg at $3.80. Rock-hard fit and a genuine chance again.
1
L P ROLLS
White, Patriot Bloodstock Logo, Red cap
11 224x4 HIGHLAND HUSTLE
JOHN HIGGINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J A Terlich, J Higgins, M Burnell, Mrs J Ogston, Mrs J M Wood & Ms R I Wood
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 4th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on February 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Kid Billy with 55.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Port Macquarie Mdn on September 1 over 1500m, slow going 1.3 len behind The Comanche with 56kg at $16. Might find this too difficult.
11
J GRISEDALE
Royal Blue, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves
12 x2731 WHISKERS
PAUL KELLY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
D G Callaughan, Mrs P L Callaughan, Miss B Callaughan, B Callaughan & D J Schubert
Dual acceptor. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at Tuncurry Mdn February 21 over 1300m defeating Namara carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1106m, 3 len behind Sosueme with 58kg at $13. Might find this too tough.
4
KACIE ADAMS
Royal Blue, White Cross Of Lorraine, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
13 6x675 AELFWYNN
NIKKI HODGSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
P B Hodgson
Most recently 5th of 10 at Tuncurry Mdn on February 21 over 1300m, 4 len behind Whiskers carrying 56kg at $5. The start before that second last of 8 at Newcastle Mid Mdn on January 31 over 1300m, 7 len behind Easiest Choice with 55kg at $61. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
Maroon, Royal Blue Shamrock, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 5x7 THE PROSPECT
NACIM DILMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Second-up. First start 5th of 7 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on October 18 over 1250m, slow going 8 len behind Gunroom carrying 55kg at $17. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid 3yo Mdn on February 19 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Cosmic Avenger carrying 59kg at $4.20. SCRATCHED.
12
ASHLEY MORGAN
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
15 86x8 SCALIGERI
COLT PROSSER
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Mrs T Prosser, R D Murrell, P Munro, Mrs K Elliott, P Elliott, N Finn, W J Grimshaw, Mrs D Kelly, Mrs A Lambert, J Laurie, D L Monkley, S B Murrell, F Neves, Miss J Peters, M P Webber & M D Young
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1500m, 11 len behind Xtreme with 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1615m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Highland Hustle with 56.5kg at $10. Happy to overlook.
3
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Black And White Checked Star, Checked Stripes Sleeves, Checked Cap
16 40887 GOLD SOMETHING
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Sharpe, Mrs M E De Gonneville, Mrs J W Baker & R K Baker
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Tuncurry Cl1-Sw on February 21 over 1600m, 12 len behind Keinbah's Warrior with 59kg at $21. The race before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 1812m, 18 len behind Kahraba with 59kg at $91. SCRATCHED.
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Apricot, Black Braces, Striped Sleeves And Cap