Devonport 03 May 2026
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Meridian Horse Transport Maiden/Class 1 1650m Track: SYNTHETIC Rail: True. |
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Genuine pace with Taroona, Rippen Gold and Geegees Royal Duke leading the way. MERLIN BEACH (5) ran a strong race over 1600m at Hobart, beaten one length racing forward. Improved off his Maiden win at Launceston, and he will be right on the bunny from the inside gate. Presents on a 7-day backup and rates to bounce back. TAROONA (11) peaks and would be decent a winning chance if he found his best. Presents off a much better effort at Launceston and has the speed to manage the awkward gate. KNIGHTS REIGN (3) improved sharply second-up, leading and winning a Launceston Maiden. This is tougher, but he keeps the handy 3kg claim and looks to have turned the corner. RIPPINGTON (7) disappointed at Launceston third-up but won his Maiden here by 5L fresh before placing at Launceston over 1400m. Has a low gate and should get every chance to run out the longer journey. ALPINE JOY (8) went well last time and will be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Merlin Beach.
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| 1 | 73x60 |
BULBUK
LEON LASKEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms S J Marshall, L R Laskey, C G Bullock & Mrs C F Bullock Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 7 at Launceston Cl3 on April 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Georgaroni with 54kg at $71. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 2000m, slow going 14 len behind Veins Within Rock carrying 56kg at $26. Cannot see him troubling these. |
12 HAYLEY MC CARTHY |
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| 2 | 6x650 |
GEEGEES ROYAL DUKE
ROWAN HAMER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Miss T J Muir, Ms S Muir, R Muir, A D Hely, R C Clemons, G S Keeley, Ms M R Trethewey, Ms M L Chivers, H J Cooper & Ms K M Taplin Most recently second last of 13 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Veins Within Rock carrying 57kg at $101. The start before that 5th of 7 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 2100m, 6 len behind Star Performer carrying 57kg at $31. Confidence low and looks safely held. |
13 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 3 | 59x51 |
KNIGHTS REIGN
GLENN STEVENSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs W M Stevenson Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Colleen's Crown with 58.5kg at $5.50. Second-up won by a nose at Launceston Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Khaleesi's Dream carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Progressing well and looks a leading contender again.. |
5 KIRRA-LEE LANE |
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| 4 | 00558 |
MASTER OF MISCHIEF
JOHN LUTTRELL 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G A Challinger, Ms J M Williams, L N Challinger & Mrs L Challinger Last start 8th of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 17 over 1420m, 5.5 len behind Team Heist carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that second last in a small field at Hobart Cl1 on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Crystal Moonbeam carrying 52kg at $6. Doesn't make any appeal. |
10 LAUREN BURKE |
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| 5 | 62212 |
MERLIN BEACH
GLENN STEVENSON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S D Brown, Mrs L M Brown, M Brown & T C Davies Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on April 26 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Blooming Edge carrying 59kg at $4.40. The start before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Launceston Mdn-Sw April 3 over 1600m defeating Just Bobby carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Well placed and sure to go close. |
1 CODI JORDAN |
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| 6 | 6x080 |
RIPPEN GOLD
DREW TYSON 5YO GR/CH GELDING 59.0KG Ms E E Howe, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), Mrs L F Tyson, Mrs K Perea, B Winzar & j Perry Most recently second last of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on April 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Blooming Edge carrying 54.5kg at $51. Before that 8th of 10 at Hobart Cl1 on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Toganmain carrying 55.5kg at $51. Can't have on recent performances. |
6 K BOXALL |
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| 7 | 0x136 |
RIPPINGTON
BARRY CAMPBELL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood) & O Enriquez Most recently 6th of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 17 over 1420m, 4.5 len behind Team Heist with 59kg at $4.40. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Who's In Dev with 58kg at $11. Can improve on the latest effort and keep onside. |
2 K SANDERSON |
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| 8 | x9892 |
ALPINE JOY
ANDREW MOORE 5YO BR/BL MARE 57.0KG J D O'Loughlin, T D Adams, Miss C R Mcardle, Ms S J Mcardle, A J M MacKinnon & R J Ingram At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 17 over 1420m, 1.0 len behind Team Heist carrying 52kg at $18. The run before that second last of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dubai Affair with 54kg at $7.50. Capable on her day and she's worth a look. |
7 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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| 9 | 29507 |
LAST TREMBLE
JOHN BLACKER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A W Seymour & Mrs N A Seymour At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Launceston Bm60 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Quafftide carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that 10th of 13 at Launceston Cl2 on April 3 over 1600m, 5 len behind Who Can It Be Now with 54kg at $51. Passing today. |
4 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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LYCO RECO
YASSY NISHITANI 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N Koyama Racing second-up today. Last run 11th of 13 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Veins Within Rock with 57kg at $21. At only start last preparation 9th of 14 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kiss My Rock carrying 55kg at $26. Later on. |
3 D PIRES |
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| 11 | 1x663 |
TAROONA
BARRY CAMPBELL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Miss E C Hayes At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 17 over 1420m, 1.4 len behind Team Heist carrying 56.5kg at $5. Before that 6th of 12 at Launceston Cl1 on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Geegees Downpour carrying 57kg at $5. One of the major hopes. |
8 T BAKER |
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| 12 | x7845 |
THE TAZWEGIAN
MARK GANDERTON 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Miss S L Rogers, D J Kinniburgh, G Jarrard, J J Ross, J R Drape, J Peat, P Free, L Melchiorre & D R Butler At the latest run 5th of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on April 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Blooming Edge carrying 55kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 10 at Hobart Cl1 on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Toganmain carrying 55kg at $21. Prepared to risk. |
14 T BAKER |
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| 13 | 90290 |
TIZSA NICE DROP
JOHN BLACKER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen Last start ran last of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 17 over 1420m, 9 len behind Team Heist with 54kg at $21. The race before that second last of 10 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1600m, 10 len behind Vixen's Moon with 55kg at $17. Fully tested again. |
9 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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| 14 | x9567 |
WHOLESOME
GAETAN DELON 6YO GR/CH MARE 57.0KG R J Keys, Miss J M Lee, Miss C S Lee-Keys & J McManus Comes off a 60 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 4 over 2150m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tideford with 57kg at $16. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 11 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Carnotaurus carrying 57kg at $6. Can't tip off that performance. |
11 MS D PARISH |
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