Tamworth   31 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

ELDERS KILLARA FEEDLOT CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1000m-300m, True Remainder.  

Genuine tempo from Whistling Straits leading Prince Of Sepang. LORD PROTECTOR (3) finished fourth over 1200m at this track when resuming last start, beaten only a nose. Has a solid second up record. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. WHISTLING STRAITS (4) held on well to finish second last start over 1000m at Gunnedah, beaten 1.1 lengths when resuming. Finds the right race this time and can discover winning form. PRINCE OF SEPANG (1) got the prize two runs ago at Binnaway. Less impressive last time out when fourth over 1100m at Mudgee, beaten 3.5 lengths. Has the ability to produce another win. NYALI SANDS (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Gosford, beaten 4.5 lengths. Fitter so can figure in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lord Protector to go close.
1 41514 PRINCE OF SEPANG
JANE CLEMENT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), B M Swan, S J Murray, Mrs T Gallagher, M Murray, Ms E Woods, B Murray, Ms C Andriske & Ms K Murray
Most recently 4th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind So You Suggest carrying 59kg at $5.50. Before that won by 5.5 len at Binnaway Cl2 May 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Powderfinger carrying 59kg at $4. Rates highly. Nicely placed to get back on track.
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BRONTE SIMPSON
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
2 x81x0 NYALI SANDS
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P F Cruickshank, J Hasson, J Nikolovski, Dr J R Matthews, J K Hartigan, I Stewart, K T Radnidge & T Nikocovski
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 10th of 14 at Gosford Highway-C3 on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind McKeon carrying 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a nose at Taree Ctry Bm58 February 9 over 1250m defeating Orsum carrying 60kg at $3.90. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.
2
MIKAYLA WEIR
Lime Green, Black Checks, White Sleeves
3 163x4 LORD PROTECTOR
CRAIG MARTIN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Tavion Racers (Mgr: S Newberry), Rimrock Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs S P Martin), Mrs R M Thom, Mrs L A Baker, D A Baker, P J Cannington, D J Henry, B E Lenton, S McKenzie, A J Newcombe, T J Torrens, D E Waghorn, P J Warmoll, N Dobson, Mrs S Dobson & J Guilfoyle
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at this track Bm66 on May 12 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Wanda River with 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at this track Cl1 November 14 over 1200m defeating A Pound Of Salt carrying 57.5kg at $2. Must be respected.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red, Green Hoops, Red Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
4 110x2 WHISTLING STRAITS
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A W Bragg
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Gunnedah Bm58 on May 5 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Lady Olenna carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn on July 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Callie Cool with 58.5kg at $4.50. Fitter and is among the leading chances.
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L P ROLLS
Green, White Sleeves And Cap
5 x77x0 BARE TO WITNESS
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss K J Law, B J Shields, 2829 (Mgr: L E Mulholland), Mrs C A D'silva, D L Horton, E Odisho, G B Johnson, RBJB (Mgr: R W Reeves), Mrs S M Cleary, T A Shields, Mrs R Butt, Mrs C Livermore, Mrs M Reeves, G Georgiou, Here To Go (Mgr: P A Skulski), A R Skulski & K B Daniels
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on May 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind This One Time with 61.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Mudgee Cl3 on December 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Nomorenightshift with 58kg at $51. Is a second up winner in the past but this looks a bit rich.
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Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
6 64054 BIG SHOT LEGEND
KIEREN HAZELTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
J Smith
Most recently 4th of 14 at Parkes Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Miss Capricorn carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 12 at Binnaway Cl2 on May 3 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Prince Of Sepang with 54.5kg at $4.80. Well-placed to find some form.
7
JORDAN QUINCE
Red, Black Sash, Quartered Cap
7 x5707 SENALDA
MARK HOWARD
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
A A Pacey, D R Crossley, T Mulconry, A P Kelly, K M Flower, M A Byrne, J L Franco, K L Justin, S J Tredinnick, M F Finnigan, R L Duncan, A P Dart & Mrs S L Dart
Last start second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on May 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind All Astern with 56.5kg at $21. The run before that second last of 11 at Taree F&M Bm58 on March 25 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Cool Fizz carrying 59.5kg at $31. Looking elsewhere.
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SHAE WILKES
Yellow, Green Braces, Red Striped Sleeves, Green Cap
8 6680x OPEN SKY
KIEREN HAZELTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A B Hazelton
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 January 14 over 1400m, 17 len behind Himorher carrying 58.5kg at $61. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Goulburn Bm66 October 8 over 1300m, 3 len behind Dashing Rupert carrying 57.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he has returned.
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White, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves
9 974x7 SMART JAZZ
JEREMY SYLVESTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D P Jackson
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Seymour Stars with 54.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Taree Mdn-Sw on February 2 2024 over 1262m, slow going 6 len behind Hay Pearl carrying 59kg at $81. Can't recommend until he offers something more.
3
JENNY DUGGAN
White, Red Four Leaf Clover, Red And Yellow Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
10 57015 WINNING STATEMENT
SUE BIGG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss S Bigg & Mrs G F Bigg
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Moree Classb on May 24 over 950m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Stanawi with 64.5kg at $8. Before that won by a neck at Warialda Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1000m defeating Leucaena with 56.5kg at $10. This race looks too tough.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Aqua, Black Sleeves, Aqua Double Armbands