Port Macquarie 11 Mar 2025
GOING: S(7)
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TMR REFRIGERATION CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1206m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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A solid tempo is on the cards with Hell Of A Lad and Via Vegas pushing for the lead ahead of Exceed The Sky and Pins And Needles. VALENTINO PRINCE (8) ran on late at Gosford last time out in provincial company and will be peaking third up. A good draw will help, and any cut in the track will also be in his favour. Don't risk him. Each way. VIA VEGAS (10) bounced back into form with a game third at Taree a month ago over 1000m. He will be sharper in his second start for a new trainer after transferring from Victoria, and another bold effort can be expected. HELL OF A LAD (5) was not far away when finishing fourth at Coffs Harbour 8 days ago and has the blinkers back on for this assignment. He only needs a wet track to have a winning chance in this. FOOLS PLAY (9) will be peaking third up and should secure a run to suit from a handy draw. Each way claims. PINS AND NEEDLES (1) will be peaking third up and with the blinkers back on, she is ready to show some form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Valentino Prince each way.
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PINS AND NEEDLES
GLEN MILLIGAN 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd(Mgr: J F Moss),Morgcam Racing,E A Bongiorno,B A Rickard,G J O'Brien,S N Gordon,Rooy Racing,Mrs J Monk,M R Brown,A C Lloyd Jones,A J Bongiorno,J Taper,A M Zaichenko,C Woodcock,N W McDonald,P J Galvin,A Singaram,Wing House Racing,Tricolours Safety&Oceans 3 Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on January 4 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Massira with 54kg at $9. Last start 8th of 10 at Goulburn Cl1 on January 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Beer Baron with 59kg at $31. Is ready third up to show some form. |
3 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 2 | 35726 |
ROYAL BOMBADIER
TERRY CROFT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG D Chisholm, M J O'shea, R M Chisholm & Ms A Bublai Most recently faded in the straight second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on February 20 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Starboard with 52kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on January 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Another Fortune carrying 52.5kg at $3.60. Must improve off a last-start sixth over 1300m at Hawkesbury to feature in the finish. |
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CALIDO MAGIC
KAREN OWEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs K M Owen, Ms S W Oldfield, P D Killen, G J Manderson, Mrs K P Manderson, Mrs N E Grehan, B W Grehan & Mrs K M Gowans Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on February 24 over 1190m, 5 len behind Cutepi with 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Cl1 on February 10 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Withstand with 59kg at $4.60. Nicely placed and can play a major role. |
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EXCEED THE SKY
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), F Broker, RPGC Syndicate (Mgr: G Wilson), R Bevington, W Vincent, C Berkeley, C Gilly, W Gilly, Lessgoo Racing (Mgr: B Skidmore), The Annual Muster (Mgr: N Wright), J Yianni, Miss J De Groot, D Hood, C Jarvis, P Paino, S Westley & A Wyatt Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on February 22 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Artiebett carrying 53kg at $15. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on July 11 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Gogmagog carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
4 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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HELL OF A LAD
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss L R Mitchell, L C Forbes, M Morton, H J Badger, G F Gillfeather, N W G Harris, T J Frazer, B Brooks, O L Engelbrecht & A D Mitchell Most recently 4th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Externus carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The start before that second last of 7 at Scone Cl1 on February 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind You Wahng carrying 58kg at $6.50. Tough to beat if near his best. |
7 A GIBBONS |
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GODELBA
DAVID ATKINS 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG L J Watson, S J Baker, D J Crich & D I Atkins At the latest run 8th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind In Spades with 55kg at $101. The run before that second last of 12 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on January 21 over 1200m, 13 len behind Cryptonic carrying 55kg at $41. Looking elsewhere. |
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UNCLE MOONLIGHT
WAYNE WILKES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG E N Wilkes & Mrs M K Wilkes At the latest run settled well back; won by 0.7 len at Taree Mdn February 25 over 1250m defeating Star Venture with 55kg at $9. The race before that ran last of 7 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1250m, 6 len behind Flying Argyle with 56kg at $15. Solid top-three chance. |
9 L P ROLLS |
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VALENTINO PRINCE
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C L Perry Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm58 on February 10 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Giving Delight with 59kg at $10. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 22 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stratafy carrying 52kg at $61. Racing well. Ready to peak after two runs back and is capable of taking this out. |
2 ANNA ROPER |
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FOOLS PLAY
JIM JARVIS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG G M Maher Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last in a small field at Grafton Cl1 on February 4 over 1006m, slow going 2.5 len behind Jungle Law with 56kg at $8.50. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Lismore Ctry Cl1 on February 22 over 1110m, slow going 4 len behind Without Parallel with 57kg at $14. Worth including in calculations. |
5 STEPHEN TRAECEY |
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VIA VEGAS
JONATHAN SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J A Smith, W Aspros, S D Freemantle & Miss M Aspros Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Taree Cl1 on February 9 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pelette with 57.5kg at $13. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Kerang 0 - 58 on December 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Seacryption with 60kg at $12. Top chance. |
9 BEN LOOKER |
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ALL TOO WILD
TRACEY BARTLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms T A Quinn & Stratheden Racing (Mgr: G M Maher) Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Scone Cl1 on February 17 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind You Wahng carrying 55kg at $41. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl1 Hcp on February 3 over 1280m, 2.5 len behind Oenology carrying 55kg at $8. Rates highly and is likely to be in the finish. |
7 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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NAUGHTY NURSE
KRIS LEES 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG J V O'Neill, B Elliott, T J Henderson, T Mitchell, R Allison, R F O'Reilly, Rayson Racing, J E Mahony, N D Rance, Dr D S Karpin, M M Coughlin, M J Curtain, I Bruce, G J Dickerson, M Bellizia & G D Webb Resumes. Finished off last preparation by nose this track Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1509m defeating Rockbarton Island carrying 55.5kg at $21. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Kempsey Mdn September 19 over 1000m, 3 len behind Bodhi Boy with 55kg at $10. Resumes after a recent trial win. Solid top-three prospects. |
6 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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WELCOME BACK
TOM HIGGINS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T J Higgins & Ms A M Lee Last start second last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on March 2 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Mr Villa carrying 55.5kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on February 24 over 1190m, 12 len behind Cutepi with 55.5kg at $151. Likely to find this out of reach. |
8 EMILY FARR |
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WORKING CAPITAL
PETER GRAHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S D Boukaram, S P Boukaram, A J Boukaram, J Ryan, D A Paterson, Miss V Micallef, A Hamade, W Wakim, C L Wilson, C J Coorey, N Burton & Mrs N Chaudhary Most recently 3rd of 8 at Tuncurry Bm50 on March 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cryptic Verse carrying 57kg at $8. Before that 6th of 13 at Armidale Cl1 on February 27 over 1300m, 2 len behind Puzzle Designer carrying 53kg at $41. Needs to do more. |
1 SIENA GRIMA |
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RUDIMENTARY
VANESSA MCLENNAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG L M Sutherland, Mrs J M Missen, Mrs K Dibetta, Ms A J Sutherland, Mrs H L Dibetta, Mrs T Ross & Mrs H E P Want Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 December 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Cherbourg carrying 55kg at $21. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 August 24 over 1150m, 14 len behind Rich Minx carrying 56.5kg at $61. Likely to show something deeper into the campaign. |
6 J GRISEDALE |
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