Canberra   05 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

REDBANK NORTH HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 4.92)  

Plenty of pace from Bold Triumph, Cosmic Ride and Sir Lunchalots matching motors ahead of Brutal Eyes. BRUTAL EYES (1) led and won here Maiden by a space on the Acton synthetic and then led again missing a whisker at Bathurst in a CL1. Has a handy 2kg claim back in grade and she will run along from an inside gate. Peaks and can bounce back. VINARI (5) is an improver from the Nick Olive yard and can build on here Maiden win on the Action synthetic. Back to turf won't be an issue and the blinkers are applied for the first time. Has a wide draw requiring a good ride. COSMIC RIDE (8) switched yards but has failed to fire at his two starts for the Pepper yard. He'd shown plenty early doors and may be ready to show more. EASEMENT (2) comes back to a sprint and assess him on the narrow defeat at Moruya two back. Keeps Penza and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Brutal Eyes.
1 4x213 BRUTAL EYES
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
P H Lewis, A B Gardner, M J Forbes, T M Jackson, J Savoria & J M Gercovich
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Bathurst Cl1 on August 18 over 1206m, long-neck behind Kobold carrying 58kg at $4.40. The race before that won by 3 len at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1280m defeating I Am Steffi carrying 57kg at $2.80. Winning chance.
2
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
2 30710 EASEMENT
GREG BACKHOUSE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms L C Pearson, L R Kupkee, Mrs W O Kupkee, J T Sweeney, Ms J A Norris, Ms K Lowry, R W Randall, A L Mcleod, W J Barry, Ms G S Jamieson, B Sandland, P Sandland, I P Gretton, K S Auert, Mrs C M Doherty, R A Coyle, Mrs J L Coyle, A J Fraser, D Melville & P P Kingham
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on August 5 over 1660m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Go Gazza with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Moruya Ctry Bm58 July 21 over 1435m on a rain affected track defeating Dolzino with 58kg at $6.50. In the mix.
6
J PENZA
Cerise, Black Hoops, Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
3 1x8x9 STEELY GIRL
MARC CONNERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), J A Campisi, G E Sage & S Chipchase
Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 9 at Bathurst Bm58 on August 18 over 1406m, 11 len behind Just Shane carrying 59kg at $21. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Bm58 on February 10 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Kimberley Moon with 61.5kg at $8.50. Meets a tough line-up and others are preferred.
7
DEANNE PANYA
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 30x99 INTENSE EFFORT
PAUL FACOORY
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
P J Beaton
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on July 25 over 1080m, 10 len behind Guerrera carrying 58kg at $15. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on August 11 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Swinging High with 58.5kg at $51. Others appeal more.
8
J KISSICK
Purple, Gold And Red Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
5 2451 VINARI
NICK OLIVE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
N J Olive, M Notaras, D M Scullin, C J Haynes, P Kouvelis, S O'keefe, L J Olive, S Visser, A Stephen, Mrs K Smith, Mrs M Parkes, S D Moffat, Dr V Lewis, PROF P E T Lewis, Mrs C T Lewis, G J Dickerson, S Pearson, G Senatore, P Pearson & How We beat The Favourite (Mgr: M Yates)
Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at Canberra Acton Mdn August 22 over 1280m defeating Wolf Island with 56kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 8 at Wagga Ctry Mdn on August 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Reckless Behaviour carrying 57kg at $5.50. Bold showing expected again.
12
CORIAH KEATINGS
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
6 22668 BOLD TRIUMPH
CRAIG WIDDISON
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Reardon, W A Ryan & Mrs M Ryan
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Corowa Bm58 on July 24 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Black Adam carrying 56kg at $9.50. The run before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sorry Sunshine with 58.5kg at $7. Capable of improvement.
9
J LYON
Red, Aqua Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Aqua Stars Cap
7 8x467 CHAMPAGNE IN LACE
MATTHEW KELLEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
E J Kelly, M C J Lane, D J Snowden, Mrs I J Snowden, W J Snowden, J M Schofield, Mrs F Caldwell, Mrs N M Kelley, C Kaufline & A N Schofield
Most recently 7th of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1106m, 5 len behind Marvel Man with 55.5kg at $15. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 9 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on July 25 over 1080m, 6 len behind Guerrera carrying 57.5kg at $17. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.
3
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 22443 COSMIC RIDE
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G Mcguinness)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 22 over 1206m, 5 len behind Merchant Reign carrying 59kg at $11. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 8 over 1080m, 1.75 len behind She's High Society carrying 59.5kg at $15. May find more today.
3
JACK BAKER
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
9 77x47 SIR LUNCHALOTS
ANTHONY WARREN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Sir Lunchalots (Mgr: D F Abikhair), R Leung, Ms C Bain, R Albarran, C R Jarman & P Chauncy
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on July 25 over 1280m, 8 len behind King Taurus carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on August 8 over 1206m, 5 len behind Russian Zarina with 56.5kg at $4.80. Will need to show more than the last effort.
4
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Black, Gold Zebra Symbols, Gold Diamond Sleeves, Diamond Cap
10 071x0 SWEET TREATS
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, Dalanna Bloodstock, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd, G Seto, Red Eye No 2, D Dickson, Mrs K L Stafford, T Stafford, S J Brown, J G Codner, Dream Team, Mrs D L Fisher, T S Fisher, W S Simpson & Thug Thoroughbreds
Second run back. First-up after 14 months 10th of 13 at Wagga Cl1 on August 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Al Flores with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 24 2024 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Joyner carrying 55kg at $11. Prepared to take her on again.
10
BROCK RYAN
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 96464 PRETTY EYED
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Ms P A Buchanan, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), M J Phipps, G B Doble, Mrs P V Doble, Seventeenthree & M P Smith
Last start 4th of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 22 over 1206m, 5 len behind Merchant Reign carrying 58kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 11 at Canberra Acton Bm70 on August 8 over 1750m, 5.5 len behind Heir Jordan with 55kg at $26. Chance at best.
11
GLENN CAHILL
Red And White Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
12 8x80x OUT WRAPPED
DARRYLL KELL
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs L J Kell
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 June 20 over 1280m, 13 len behind Burrowa carrying 59kg at $41. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 June 6 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind Tantalum carrying 57kg at $21. This race is tough.
5
C LEVER
Royal Blue, White Diamond Sash, Diamonds On Sleeves And Cap
13 7x17x TANTALUM
GARRY KIRKUP
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup)
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 June 20 over 1280m, 9 len behind Burrowa carrying 54.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 June 6 over 1206m defeating Dodge The Dark with 53kg at $11. Others preferred.
1
TEAGHAN MARTIN
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
14 x0967 LOCKADENTE
LUKE PEPPER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
L J Pepper, A R Hooper, G Lette & O V Sargeant
Last start 7th of 12 at Narrandera Bm50 on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Fortis In Armis carrying 58.5kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 9 at Moruya Bm58 on August 5 over 1210m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Gooloo Bucky with 55kg at $31. Passing.
7
QUAYDE KROGH
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves