Goulburn   30 May 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

ABERNETHY GORE SOLICITORS COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 5.42)  

Plenty of pace from Geostorm, Kotaishi and In The Nic Of Time matching motors ahead of Goofinator. HELL OF A FOX (3) has finished hard from the back, winning her last two, and was heavily backed the latest at the Sapphire Coast in this grade. Draws better this time and has a 2kg claimer aboard. The Pepper yard is flying, and the filly can go on with the job. MIDNIGHT LUNA (7) resumed with a CL1 win at Queanbeyan over this trip and will be better for the outing. She also benefits from a 2kg claim and fitter, is a chance to go on. IN THE NIC OF TIME (8) led and was a comfortable Maiden winner on the same day. He was also heavily bet and looks to have turned the corner. Has to skip across from a wide barrier, but Loy is a positive jockey booking. KOTAISHI (4) found the grade too rich at Hawkesbury, but brought good form to that. He also draws wide, but will be around the mark with average luck. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Hell Of A Fox.
1 65637 DUBAI CENTRE
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, A Pulciani, Ms E K Kirk, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, W F Bridges & J A Rolfe
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1413m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fire And Gemstone carrying 64kg at $3.20. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 4 over 1610m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Chebici with 64kg at $3.90. Among the chances on his best form.
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Turquoise, Pink Checks, Checked Cap
2 18973 LETHAL LADY
NORM GARDNER
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, R A C Keene, S M Godbold, J E Bradley, E J Wheeler, Mrs S I Wheeler, E D Codd, Miss H L Burke, R Hudson, Mrs A Hudson, Mrs D Parish, L Parish & Mrs G M Cramsie
Last start 3rd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1413m, slow going 1.2 len behind Fire And Gemstone with 60.5kg at $15. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at Wagga Bm58 on May 2 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Teetotal carrying 60kg at $41. Made headway last time. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.
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GLENN CAHILL
Royal Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
3 35211 HELL OF A FOX
LUKE PEPPER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 62.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Vardy), Foxy Miss Vardy (Mgr: S Vardy), P O'Shea, S Harvey, Mrs L McFarlane, P Sikma, A Mcgovern, S Goldsworthy, J Hong, C Hannigan, JDM Racing (Mgr: M Saunders), Mugathree Racing (Mgr: S Doring), K Travers, D Hayes, N A Pryce, Mrs J Schwebel & W Schwebel
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; settled well back; won by 1.2 len at Sapphire Coast Bm58 May 18 over 1212m on a soft track defeating Major Desire with 59.5kg at $1.95. The race before that favourite; won by 1.1 len at Wagga Super Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1200m defeating Me Me with 57.5kg at $5. Holds plenty of appeal.
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JACK BAKER
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
4 x2120 KOTAISHI
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
E J Kelly, Mrs R Lewis, U Uelese, S Uelese, J Williams, D V Kelly, L B Rankin, Twist Tops (Mgr: C Johnson), P R Graf, Mrs K Graf, R J Rowlands, Z O'Collins, L Tindale & M Atkinson
Most recently 10th of 14 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 on May 3 over 1500m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Canadian Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on April 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Craft with 59kg at $2.90. Draws wide but should be around the mark.
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HOLLY DURNAN
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
5 1800x TAYTAY BAY
JOHN NISBET
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G Evers, R Mangeruca, D G Brockman, KC Jones, B W Heffernan, G B Heffernan, L J Weston, Ms M D Dowling, K P Baker, G K Levette, Mrs P Levette, C J Dawson, Miss J Kruk, G Morley, Mrs K Morley, J J Bonasera, D M King, M Miller & Mrs L E Jones
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Moruya Bm66 January 17 over 2000m, soft track; 44 len behind Heromania with 57kg at $13. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Canberra Cl1 September 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Narrative with 57kg at $5.50. Prefer later on.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
White, Black Stars And Sleeves, Red Cap
6 2142x GOOFINATOR
PAT MURPHY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms E R Murphy, R J Mathews, Mrs M L M Gernyi, L M Gernyi, W A Mccarthy, L F Sedman, J M Chandler, Mrs L M Wilton, C S Berg & G A Hook
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Wagga Cl1-Sw May 2 2024 over 1600m, a nose behind Missy Spike with 57.5kg at $8. On debut ran last of 7 at Canberra Mdn-Sw December 1 2023 over 1300m, in the wet; 8 len behind Vegas Dream carrying 57.5kg at $14. Prefer to see.
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SHAUN GUYMER
Cerise, Cream Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
7 412x1 MIDNIGHT LUNA
ROB POTTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
M Miladinovic
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl1 May 11 over 1460m defeating Tommy Flyer carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Brazen Crime carrying 57kg at $151. Back in fine order and is a chance to go on.
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MS OLIVIA DALTON
Navy Blue, Yellow Shield, Red Collar And Cap
8 2441 IN THE NIC OF TIME
TODD SMART
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B McAlister, C Melville, M Connelly, Shedlife (Mgr: M Gafa), Baker St (Mgr: D Baker), S Jackman, D McCallion, J Sheehan, Mrs T Jackman, D Gaul, M Bartley, G Jenkins, Mrs K Jenkins, G Love, C Love, R Smart, A McAlister, T Smart, J Hartmann & R Franklin
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.4 len at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn May 11 over 1460m defeating Closethedoordarcy carrying 59kg at $2.15. Before that 4th in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Callenem Thru with 58.5kg at $2.30. Has claims despite the wide gate.
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BRODIE LOY
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
9 9x540 SOOBOOGELISCIOUS
NICK OLIVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
N J Olive, G J Dickerson, Mrs F E Dickerson, Mrs K L Conway, PROF P E T Lewis, Mrs C T Lewis, Dr V Lewis, R P Dolliver, R V Megee, T G Moustakas, The Dudes (Mgr: R P Fisher), K Parkes, Mrs M Parkes, B Jackson, S M Hill, Tyndall Taylor Racing, A J Sinclair, Ms E V Graham, K Lane & L J Olive
At the latest run second last of 14 at Parkes Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1300m, slow going 11 len behind Miss Capricorn with 59.5kg at $10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Sapphire Coast Cl3 on May 4 over 1209m, slow going 0.6 len behind Capital Heart carrying 55kg at $8. Can show more.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
10 x4641 CHENTILEENO
SARAH MURRAY-LESLIE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Tiree Holdings
Dual acceptor. Going well. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Maritime Express with 59kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 7 at Bathurst Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, 8 len behind Joy Of The World carrying 59kg at $4.60. Fitter and won't be far away.
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J PENZA
Brown, Pink Spots And Cap
11 31x85 SPECIAL PROPHET
MAREE HOPKINS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M E Hopkins & E J Lawlor
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at Bathurst Ctry Cl1 on April 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Giovanna Star carrying 55kg at $11. Second-up 5th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Tavanasia carrying 58.5kg at $18. Likely to find this out of reach.
2
WENDY PEEL
Black, Yellow Fern, Star Sleeves, Star Cap
12 55368 KENYAN CHARM
JOHN NISBET
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
R C Llitch
Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on May 23 over 1206m, 5.5 len behind Christmas Star carrying 55.5kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 13 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Beau Rock with 61.5kg at $18. Passing.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Black Stars And Sleeves, Red Cap
13 30549 PRINCE PAPA
PAT MURPHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B Goddard, Mrs S J Goddard, P J Lewis & Mrs C J Lewis
Most recently 9th of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on May 23 over 1080m, 5 len behind She'sadare carrying 60kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 14 at Wagga Bm58 on May 2 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Teetotal carrying 56kg at $20. Hard to have.
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DALE COLE
White, Blue V, Blue And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
14 x1444 APPARATE
GARRY KIRKUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), Ms O Kirkup & W Kirkup
Last start 4th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1413m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Fire And Gemstone carrying 53.5kg at $21. Before that 4th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on May 4 over 1410m, slow going 5 len behind Spiele carrying 56kg at $10. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.
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TEAGHAN MARTIN
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
15 04527 GEOSTORM
GREG STEPHENS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G Stephens & Mrs N A Stephens
Last start 7th of 14 at Parkes Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Capricorn carrying 56.5kg at $18. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on April 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; nose behind Downtown's Abbey with 56kg at $6. Looking to others.
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WINONA COSTIN
Red, Navy Blue Stars, Red Cap, Navy Blue Star
16 38x24 DODGE THE DARK
JOE CLEARY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J Cleary, H Chikirov, B H Carney, J Shepherdson, I G Johnston, W R Green, N Mynott, M S Johnston & C E Bailey
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Boorowa Cond Pic Hcp on May 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dancedes with 67.5kg at $2.30. Last start 4th of 12 at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl1 on May 11 over 1460m, 4 len behind Midnight Luna carrying 55.5kg at $16. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
17 84807 BRIE BRIE
MICHELLE TEALE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J D Kilmartin, E Mann, G A Abbey & P Murray
Most recently second last of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ladiescup on May 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Mojo Music carrying 55kg at $31. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Railway Avenue with 55kg at $41. Back up in distance but can't see her playing a major role.
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Blue, Yellow Chevron, Two Fleur De Lys And Cap
18 73935 MY BLUE JEANS
DANNY WILLIAMS
10YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
D A J Williams & L K Donnelly
Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 8 at this track Bm66 on May 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chop The Ice with 51kg at $21. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on April 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Downtown's Abbey with 55kg at $18. Others make more appeal.
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Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap