Canberra 18 Apr 2025
GOING: S(5)
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MOLONGLO JUGGERNAUTS HANDICAP 1400m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of pace likely from Beograd Boy, Liquor Talk and Canadian Ruler battling for the lead from Il Passero. Litt-trained IL PASSERO (3) was straight back into the winners list, delivering a CL1 comfortably here, third-up. Loy stays aboard and will use the inside barrier. He keeps improving and can go on with the job. SNOWY (5) won both starts in her initial preparation but looked a run short at the Sapphire Coast first-up, despite being backed deep into the red. The promising mare will be a lot sharper today and keeps Ramsbotham's handy 2kg claim. LIQUOR TALK (8) found a firm track and turned the form around, narrowly beaten at Gundagai this grade/distance. The on-pacer is advantaged by an inside barrier and has winning claims. CANADIAN RULER (1) brings two narrow Canberra defeats this grade, following the switch from the Bjorn Baker yard. It's been a long while since he's won a race, but his best efforts are more than good enough. Has a handy 2kg claim, and he deserves plenty of attention. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Il Passero.
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CANADIAN RULER
MATTHEW DALE 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M A Aldridge, G R Allen, G Chambers, Mrs J Chilton, P Chilton, A Coorey, Mrs M Coorey, J Georgatsoulis, T Mesite, K O'Brien, S Schleemann, G Stretton, CramCundy Bloodstock, Wamawa & Darby Racing Sovereign Eminence, M Macaulay Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track Cl2 on March 9 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Win The Day with 61.5kg at $6. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Cl2 on April 2 over 1300m, slow going long-neck behind Xceptional Fella with 60.5kg at $6.50. Impressed last start. Likely to feature again. |
4 GLENN CAHILL |
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| 2 | 1x396 |
MEDIA FRENZY
KIM WAUGH 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs G C King, JDM Racing (Mgr: M Saunders), S O'Brien, Squidheads Racing (Mgr: M J Tylor), M Searcy, S F O'brien, G Millen, D F Edwards, Ms A Milne, A Andronikou, M Sammon, C Hannigan, D J Farrant & J Falzon Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Prince Of Sorts with 55kg at $21. Before that second last of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Heat Missile carrying 57.5kg at $17. Solid prospects. |
5 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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IL PASSERO
RICHARD LITT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Galletta Constructions Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta) Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track Cl1 March 26 over 1300m defeating Rainagain carrying 59kg at $3.60. Before that 3rd of 11 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Soho Artist with 60.5kg at $11. Finds the ideal scenario and looks hard to beat again. |
1 BRODIE LOY |
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| 4 | 7x431 |
XCEPTIONAL FELLA
MATTHEW KELLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs B J Walker Most recently won by a head at this track Cl2 April 2 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Ghost Walker with 56kg at $12. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on March 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Xcessive Force with 56.5kg at $11. This might be too rich. |
3 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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| 5 | 11x3 |
SNOWY
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, M K Walcott, Dr C L Pate, A D Hart, C A Hart, Mrs PA King, R T Jennings, A Meyer-Coyte, R M T Hansen, I Cotter, S D Walcott, K P Herringe, Eiso's (Mgr: K G Eisenhuth) & Deep Trouble (Mgr: C J Stewart) Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on April 4 over 1209m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Vegas Dream carrying 59kg at $1.60. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Gundagai Cl1 November 16 over 1180m defeating Getty carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. Top hope. |
6 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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DOWNTOWN'S ABBEY
DANIELLE SEIB 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss K S Stephens & D J Griffin Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at this track Cl2 on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Xceptional Fella with 53kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Moruya Ctry Bm58 on August 30 over 1310m, 5.5 len behind Peruno with 58kg at $61. May need more time. |
9 JESSICA BROOKES |
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BEOGRAD BOY
JOHN ROLFE 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe & B W Rolfe Most recently favourite; won by a head at Hillston Cl1 Hcp April 5 over 1500m defeating Newyork Missile carrying 59kg at $2.20. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Narrandera Trphy on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Allande carrying 68kg at $2.10. Favouring others. |
8 M HEAGNEY |
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| 8 | 12902 |
LIQUOR TALK
GEOFFREY CROTHERS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG M A Vallender At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Railway Avenue carrying 55kg at $3.90. The race before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 10 at this track Tab Fed Open 84 on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 14 len behind Mountain Chatter with 56kg at $61. Leading prospect. |
2 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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SASSY MISSILE
THERESA BATEUP 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss T M Bateup, N A C Walker, Bludgers Run, Ms L Durling, Mrs L Durling, N G Howe, Hair Of The Horse & 2SR Racing Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Sapphire Coast Bm50 on March 15 over 1209m, 2 len behind Beau Rock with 61kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on April 4 over 1209m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Vegas Dream carrying 57kg at $19. Facing another stiff test today. |
10 WINONA COSTIN |
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BOUNTY BY KNIGHT
ANTHONY WARREN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A C Warren, J B Corry & Brisbane Meadows (Mgr: Ms F Mylan) Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track Cl2 on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Xceptional Fella with 52kg at $91. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1200m. Happy to let him have this one also. |
7 SINEAD PEEBLES |
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