Wellington 31 Mar 2025
GOING: S(7)
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GRAND HOTEL & BOTTLE SHOP ***BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY *** WELLINGTON CUP 1700m Track: Heavy 8 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: True. |
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A solid tempo is anticipated with Aimpoint and Victory Roll kicking up to hold out the next wave. DON PEDRO (5) tough customer on the quick back up after holding on well with the 59.5kg when a game fourth at Randwick Kensington on Wednesday. Trip shouldn't pose a problem and gets his chance from the low draw. CLIFF HOUSE (2) tenacious gelding who covered plenty of ground in the run when an unlucky second over 1400m in the LR National Sprint at Canberra. Better suited out to this trip and will be charging late despite drawing out. AIMPOINT (6) stuck on gamely for second at Eagle Farm 9 days ago and is a chance again from a handy draw. OAKFIELD PRINCE (7) was back in winning form at Wyong nearly 3 weeks ago and has no problem with a wet track. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Don Pedro to win.
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SUPER STRIKE
RICHARD COLLETT 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs J L Hepi Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 9th of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Les Vampires carrying 55.5kg at $101. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 13 at Randwick Bm94 on May 25 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Iknowastar with 58.5kg at $61. Fitter but others rate better. |
14 A CALDER |
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CLIFF HOUSE
TIM DONNELLY 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG T P Donnelly, G D Ellis, A J Donnelly, NineCoreeSt (Mgr: M R Ellis), Ms T J Champion, S A Hopkins, Mrs P M Carter, Mrs P P Estall, Mrs D Protich & Riverview Turf Club (Mgr: H J Bull) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Canberra Tab Federal 86 on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Acappella Sun with 63kg at $10. Second-up 2nd of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 9 over 1400m, nose behind Zouatica with 54kg at $26. Making headway and can go on with it. |
9 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 3 | 34567 |
CINQUE TORRI
BJORN BAKER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), L Taylor, B Fitz-Gibbon, D Nacorra, E Cohen, D Cohen, G Yovich, G Fitz-Gibbon, G Regan, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Broomhead), K Mccormick, Mrs M Wood, M Wood, N Morris, R Hitchcock, Rowleys Plant Management (Mgr: M Rowley) & S Bedwell Useful type. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Les Vampires carrying 56.5kg at $21. Before that 5th of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Osman with 59kg at $4.20. Sharp improvement expected in this suitable contest. |
5 AARON BULLOCK |
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MIRACLE SPIN
MATTHEW SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: L F Durney), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G Alloggia, Mrs P Alloggia, N McKinley, T C Eddy, W D King & P M Mahony Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 8 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sandpaper with 54kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Randwick Bm78 December 30 2023 over 1600m defeating Louisville carrying 59kg at $6.50. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes. |
6 C LEVER |
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| 5 | 51144 |
DON PEDRO
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), R I Hitchcock, S Lambert, K Salagic, D Lesjak, M Pietsch, C S Tognolini, C P Galliott, L P Galliott, B M Dowling, S J Fenn, N A Jones, Mrs C M Myers, H I Myers, C P Sharp & P Shumack Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind I Am The Empire with 59.5kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 13 over 1550m, 1.75 len behind Wrathful with 59.5kg at $4.40. Certainly worth another chance. |
3 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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AIMPOINT
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M D Griffith, P N Rees, Mrs A Griffith, J J Brown, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Miss J Conroy, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, G J Hume & C Meyers Useful type. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 22 over 1830m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Fioprospero with 59kg at $21. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 15 over 1820m, 3.5 len behind Kipling's Journey carrying 57kg at $26. Thereabouts last time out. Can feature in the finish again from the draw. |
2 BRAITH NOCK |
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OAKFIELD PRINCE
KRIS LEES 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG B Mackenzie Useful gelding. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Wyong Cond Bm68 March 12 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Kenmare Bay with 59.5kg at $14. Before that 4th of 9 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on February 18 over 1500m, long-neck behind Socrates carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
5 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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DANCES WITH HOOVES
CAMERON CROCKETT 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B A Rutter, V F Aloschi, G E Price, C R Davies, L A Calvert, D Oranje, M Tobin & G Dawson Third-up today. First-up 7th of 14 at Tamworth H&NW Champ on March 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Intervarsity carrying 57kg at $20. Second-up 4th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Know Thyself carrying 57kg at $14. Great chance to atone. |
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BLOW IN
ROB POTTER 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG T D Glover, C M Dyball, J D Sheahan, C A Hill, C J Ward, M P McGrath, D J Mcgrath, J D Ryan, G P Ryan, Hk (Mgr: S E Porter) & C J McIntosh Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Albury Albury Mile on March 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind County Kilkenny carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Satness with 59kg at $8.50. Will struggle against some of these. |
7 WINONA COSTIN |
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TYCOON CHARGER
CASSANDRA STUMMER 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr J Johnson, Mr G Austin, Miss C E Stummer Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two years second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm82 on February 3 over 1280m, 13 len behind Contributingfactor carrying 55kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on September 17 2022 over 1200m, 6 len behind Solvere carrying 57.5kg at $26. Must improve sharply to feature. |
4 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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VICTORY ROLL
PAT MURPHY 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG J P Bergin, Mrs K L Bergin, W Goldthorp, Mrs B J Murphy, B Hassell, S P Fitzgerald, Ms J M Murphy, Mrs K E Goldthorp OAM, C Davis, Mrs K Miller, G Jones, A Hassell, Mrs R Hassell, M D Smith & Mrs V A Smith Most recently 2nd of 13 at Goulburn Bm74 on March 23 over 1600m, neck behind The Right Rein carrying 62.5kg at $26. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on March 5 over 2110m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bacio Del Mist carrying 58kg at $21. Each way value. |
8 LOUISE DAY |
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JUST A BROTHER
TERRY CROFT 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG G T Baverstock-Ward, B R O'Reilly, B J Hutch, Miss E A Marshall & B G Marshall Most recently 11th of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pocketing with 55kg at $101. The run before that 9th of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Osman with 54kg at $101. Needs to do more. |
6 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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RING AHOY
RAY HARTLEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG L F Hatch, Mrs K L Hatch, D J Hatch, Mrs R A Hatch & D J Hatch Last start 8th of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sunshine Law with 55.5kg at $26. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Quirindi Quir Cup Bm86 on February 21 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Aimpoint carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Looks safely held. |
1 SIENA GRIMA |
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REBEL'S EDGE
CASSANDRA STUMMER 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M J Callinan, J V Murphy, M Callinan & N Callinan Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 5.5 len behind Shadow Power carrying 57kg at $18. The run before that 8th of 10 at Doomben Bm68 on February 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Just Flying carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
9 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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GRAEME'S SHOUT
GARRY LUNN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG W W Lunn Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Cowra Cl1 on March 10 over 1375m, 3 len behind Lady Revolution carrying 55kg at $151. The race before that second last of 11 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Sports Page with 55kg at $101. Cannot enthuse. |
1 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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