Taree 22 Jul 2025
GOING: S(7)
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TAB VENUE MODE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1614m Track: Soft 7 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Expecting Cats Quarters to lead Merapi at just a moderate tempo. SPIRITLY (2) stepped back to a BM50 and got the cash last start over 1512m at Port Macquarie. Only third-up today and drops 2.5kgs so despite taking on a better field today he is right in contention again. MEGA FIGHT (1) was steady through the line without threatening in a BM66 over the mile at Tamworth last time out. Has a decent record at this trip so back in grade today he makes plenty of appeal. CASINO BEAR (6) is back in trip but his close fifth here over 2000m recently was a strong effort. Each-way prospects. MERAPI (8) is racing well although coming back to the mile is a small query. One for the exotics. OAKFIELD ECHIDNA (4) has returned in great order this prep and should figure in the finish again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spiritly each-way.
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| 1 | 52565 |
MEGA FIGHT
JOHN COOPER 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper Last start 5th of 14 at Tamworth Bm66 on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hibiki Harmony carrying 58kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on June 15 over 1512m, slow going 3.5 len behind Supreme Command with 58.5kg at $11. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role. |
4 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 2 | 99x01 |
SPIRITLY
N J ROGERS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms D E Johnson Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 11th of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Smart Jazz carrying 58kg at $31. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at Port Macquarie Bm50 July 12 over 1512m on a rain affected track defeating Heart Of Platinum with 62.5kg at $5. Key chance who is sure to run well again. |
2 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 3 | 94x60 |
BROHM LAKE
STEVE ENGLEBRECHT 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG S Englebrecht, L Freeman & J Vartuli Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Killer Kerr with 59kg at $16. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Oh Golly Gosh carrying 55kg at $61. SCRATCHED. |
12 DEANNE PANYA |
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| 4 | 77x12 |
OAKFIELD ECHIDNA
DAMIEN LANE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B Mackenzie Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at Muswellbrook Cge Mdn-Sw June 13 over 1280m in soft going defeating Major Lightning with 59kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Cl1 on July 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Bella Khadijah carrying 55kg at $61. Sure to be thereabouts. |
11 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 5 | 49548 |
SMASHING DANCER
KIM WAUGH 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG M E Waugh, M J Miller, P G Miller, Miss N M Miller, R J Miller, Thunder Buddies (Mgr: M Kahler), S R Woodbridge, G D Vandergert, B L Walker, Mrs J Johnson, Happy Equine (Mgr: D J Blackmore), S D Chester, Mrs M Swanson & D J Krenich Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Dubai Warrior carrying 57kg at $12. Before that 4th of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on June 24 over 1625m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mostro carrying 55kg at $31. SCRATCHED. |
9 A LAYT |
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| 6 | 79406 |
CASINO BEAR
PETER CHEERS 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers Most recently 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on June 30 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Charmed Destiny carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 12th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 20 over 1505m, in the wet; 12 len behind True Fairy with 56.5kg at $4.20. Nice effort last time. Capable of sharper improvement. |
7 SHAE WILKES |
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| 7 | x1068 |
GOLD MELODY
LYNDALL OLSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R C Kirwan At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cluedo with 56kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 15 over 1208m, on a slow track; 8 len behind What A Rush with 54.5kg at $7. Prefer to see her back in form. |
9 ANNA ROPER |
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| 8 | 13393 |
MERAPI
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J R Mathie, Mrs N A Mathie, R J Mathie, L E Griggs, M P Barnes, Ms L M Vozzo, C Sullings, B J Apps, P B Walshe, T R Potts, B I Mathie, B Dunkley & L P Klumper Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track Bm58 on June 30 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Charmed Destiny carrying 57kg at $9. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Casino Bm58 on May 30 over 1900m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Gripping with 58kg at $4.60. Racing well and looks tough to beat. |
6 L P ROLLS |
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| 9 | 68731 |
SHACKAMAXON
JOSEPH BURGES 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J M Burges Last start won by a nose at this track Mdn June 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Maggie Rose carrying 55.5kg at $10. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, in the wet; 5 len behind Dark Stratum with 55.5kg at $21. Cannot knock winning form. |
12 WINONA COSTIN |
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| 10 | 0x940 |
THE YOUNG YEARS
TERRY EVANS 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG T Evans & M W Fraser-Campin At the latest run second last of 11 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on June 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Red Rags To Bulls with 54kg at $151. The race before that 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on June 24 over 1509m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Charmed Destiny with 56.5kg at $19. Worth another chance. |
5 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 11 | 435x0 |
MY SONNY'S FAITH
GRANT PROSSER 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs D Prosser Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Cluedo with 56.5kg at $91. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on December 14 over 1615m, 8 len behind Mimessi carrying 60kg at $31. Prefer in something a little easier. |
8 R SPOKES |
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| 12 | 5x374 |
CATS QUARTERS
MATTHEW ROBINSON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J R Evans, Mrs M E Evans, M J Robinson & Miss M J Travis Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track Cl1-Sw on June 30 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Charleroi carrying 57kg at $26. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 5 over 1300m, in the wet; 4 len behind Golden Honour carrying 55kg at $12. Strong contender on her best form. |
1 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 13 | 14965 |
GOLDEN BREEZE
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG R W Sharpe, Mrs M E De Gonneville, R K Baker & Mrs J W Baker Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Bm50 on July 12 over 1210m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Grey Effects with 58kg at $7.50. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cluedo with 55kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more. |
3 JEFF KEHOE |
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| 14 | 8x458 |
BATTLEDANCE
JULIE LYNCH 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P D Lynch & Mrs J A Lynch Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at Grafton Cl3 on July 13 over 1410m, 5.5 len behind Monte Maximus carrying 54kg at $101. The start before that 5th of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on June 24 over 1206m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Buck Pharoah carrying 55kg at $31. Struggling to make a case. |
10 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 15 | 09900 |
GOLD SOMETHING
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R W Sharpe, Mrs M E De Gonneville, Mrs J W Baker & R K Baker Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at this track Cl1-Sw on June 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Charleroi carrying 59kg at $101. The race before that 11th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 20 over 1505m, on a wet track; 11 len behind True Fairy carrying 55kg at $151. SCRATCHED. |
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