Taree 30 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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GLOUCESTER CUP JULY 9 BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2000m Track: HEAVY 10 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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Off the low draw Nature Boy can take it up a race lacking a genuine leader. THUNDERING FALCON (10) starting to hit his straps as he gets deeper into the campaign and out in trip. Rounded them up with ease to score over 2245m at Grafton with plenty up the sleeve. Conditions suit and gets map favours again. YORIKIRI (4) back in trip and warmed up late with a plugging fifth over 1512m at Port Macquarie. Placed twice at this trip and not without solid each way claims on his preferred surface. PRINCE IS GAME (8) has a good record here and this looks a more suitable race after failing to make an impression when eighth over 2025m at Wyong. Can race much closer today and play a leading role. NATURE BOY (7) returned to form with a convincing on-pace victory over 1900m at Ballina in the heavy going. Well drawn and can give a ton of cheek again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 10,4,8,7.
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ZOU BIG BOY
LEA SELBY 4YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG L S Selby At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on June 19 over 1600m, nose behind Bonfidelity with 59kg at $3.10. The race before that 4th of 11 at Scone Bm58 on June 9 over 1700m, slow going 4 len behind Saintly Sands with 61.5kg at $11. Hard to have. |
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STROBING
TONY BALL 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs B A Ball, Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt, G Beecroft, M A Ball & Miss C D Eggins Most recently 9th of 11 at this track Winghamcup on June 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Full Regalia carrying 55kg at $17. Before that 6th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 13 over 1800m, 6 len behind Chispa with 52kg at $31. Not keen on his chances. |
11 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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FINAL CHAPTER
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs D A Barling & Mrs M A Pratt Second run back. First-up after six months 10th of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Antilopini carrying 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Otaki Rating 65 on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Thrilling with 57.5kg at $81.90. Outclassed. |
6 LEANNE BOYD |
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| 4 | 95145 |
YORIKIRI
PAUL PERRY 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P Perry, A M Murdocca, P G Scott & Ms C G Collis Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Cup on June 14 over 1512m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Supreme Command with 55kg at $26. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track Winghamcup on June 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Full Regalia with 55kg at $19. Finds a suitable race and can run the trip. |
7 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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QUICK BUCK
GRANT JOBSON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G R Milligan, Mrs V P Milligan, C J Swadling & P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr:Dr P D Braude) Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on May 18 over 1206m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Too Hot To Torque with 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on June 14 over 1512m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rockbarton Marshal with 56kg at $51. Definite winning chance. Likely improver who is among the main chances. |
9 M BENNETT |
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DIPIERDOMENICO
ROBERT KNIGHT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Bm66 on June 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Spenzalot carrying 53kg at $31. Before that 5th of 8 at Scone Bm74 on May 31 over 2200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Spacetime Legend with 55kg at $19. Happy to watch. |
10 GRACE PALMER |
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NATURE BOY
LEA SELBY 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L F Selby Racing well recently. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at Ballina Cup Preview June 21 over 1900m in heavy going defeating Sun Topaze with 53kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 10 at Tamworth Bm66 on June 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Spenzalot carrying 53kg at $71. Back in form and looks one of the chances. |
3 IZZY NEALE |
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PRINCE IS GAME
MATTHEW ROBINSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG P S Cassar, V M Cassar, T J Richards, S Kirby, J Engel, D J Clarke, N Patchett, G J Stephens, Mrs C A Cassar & Mrs T L Cassar At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on June 7 over 2025m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Villa Castina carrying 55kg at $10. Before that 6th of 8 at Scone Bm74 on May 31 over 2200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Spacetime Legend carrying 55kg at $8. Finds a nice race and is expected to do much better. |
2 ANNA ROPER |
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MAGGIE SPARKLES
PAUL KELLY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms J A Reardon, J M Reardon, P J Kelly, A D Bear, D C Russell, T Crameri, W South, C F Schilt, M C Clarke, A W Moodie, Ms k Mulheron, M Todd, G T Woolfe, Mrs N Telfer, P J Quigg, H J K Racing (Mgr: K Morton), Alby Racing (Mgr: S E Abbott) & KCR (Mgr: P J King) Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on June 14 over 1512m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rockbarton Marshal carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 14 at Scone Ctry Cl2 on May 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Arapawa with 55kg at $41. Prefer to see her back in form. |
8 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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THUNDERING FALCON
ROBERT KNIGHT 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Grafton Cl1-Sw June 6 over 2245m on a rain affected track defeating Tormanzor carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 8 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on May 24 over 2150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Currumbin Alley carrying 57kg at $101. Back in form and can go on with it. |
5 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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ARGERICH
PETER CHEERS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers Last start ran second last of 11 at this track Winghamcup on June 5 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Full Regalia with 55kg at $61. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 May 27 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Gold Something with 52kg at $3.70. Expecting a better performance today. |
4 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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FARRAIGE
DALE WAGSTAFF 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 22 over 2145m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Reel Crystal with 55kg at $26. The race before that ran last in a small field at Bathurst Bm58 on June 16 over 2000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Charlotting with 55kg at $10. Worth including. |
12 P GRAHAM |
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HARDASH
PETER CHEERS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 April 26 over 1800m, soft track; 6 len behind Strobing carrying 55.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 September 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Toyger with 53.5kg at $151. Cannot enthuse until he shows something positive. |
1 JEFF KEHOE |
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