Gawler   06 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Happy 85th Birthday Bob Bockman Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Costless is the likely leader at a keen tempo. Even race which is reflected in the market. TRANTORO (8) looks an each-way prospect and is worth a bet at the price. He's won two from five at the track and distance. He's drawn barrier three and Toeroek goes on so there is plenty to like. IMMORTAL SHIELD (2) is another that has never run a bad race at Gawler with three placings form three starts here. He can hold a spot from the low draw and give himself every chance of running into the money. COSTLESS (1) is the class horse in the race and appears well placed here. The knock is that he hasn't won for a long time but this might be his chance. DODD (3) and NOT IN DOUBT (5) looks others worth some thought for wider exotics and the quaddie. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Trantoro each-way.
1 02x76 COSTLESS
KRISTI EVANS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P & G N Papageorgiou
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on September 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ice Symphony with 55kg at $3.40. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on September 17 over 1200m, 3 len behind Startide carrying 60kg at $16. Can turn things around third-up.
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MS S METCALFE
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 07358 IMMORTAL SHIELD
GRANT YOUNG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J F P Schmidt & L Young
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Bordertown 0-56 on September 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Back Me Up Benny carrying 56.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 13 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-56 on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Articulating with 55.5kg at $11. Never missed a place at this track so expect he can run well again.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Black Seams, White Cap
3 46645 DODD
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J M Oxlade, Ms T M Oxlade, Miss C I Oxlade, K D J Schubert, Mrs L R Day, B W Crowell, L J Crowell & BDF Racing (Mgr: M J Blaschek)
Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on September 17 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Startide carrying 59kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 13 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-56 on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Articulating with 59kg at $6.50. Genuine type who is sure to run well.
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CONNOR MURTAGH
Pink And Purple Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
4 x3941 HASSLEFREE
JAMES SHORT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Short, T R WEIDENBACH, T K Brown & C P C Wegener
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.2 len at Pooncarie Bm50 September 20 over 1200m defeating Flight Deck carrying 58kg at $4. Before that 4th of 12 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on September 10 over 1050m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Broadway Lane with 54kg at $16. SCRATCHED.
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SOPHIE POTTER
Orange, White Quarters
5 27x88 NOT IN DOUBT
GEORGE DIMITROPOULOS
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
M J Deweerd & M J Rose
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 8 at this track Cl2 on August 27 over 1100m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Gold Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $20. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 11 at Morphettville Cl2 on September 13 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Imminance with 54.5kg at $101. Has ability and is a definite top three hope at 1200m.
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TEAGAN VOORHAM
Black, Yellow Stars, Red Sleeves, Yellow Armbands, Red And White Star Cap
6 x6025 OUR SHINING STAR
CHRIS HARRISON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
C D Harrison,S P Kennedy,C A Harrison
Most recently 5th of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on September 24 over 1050m, 6 len behind Mercury Eight with 55.5kg at $21. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Balaklava F&M 0-56 on September 10 over 1050m, slow going 2.5 len behind One Kind carrying 56kg at $16. Will need to improve sharply.
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CAITLYN MUNRO
Light Green, Purple Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Lightning Bolt Cap
7 80x50 SIX STARS
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
A C S Justice & Ms C L Evans
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on September 10 over 1050m, slow going 4.5 len behind Broadway Lane with 58kg at $14. Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on September 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Big Mav carrying 57.5kg at $21. Worth following up.
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J HOLDER
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves
8 36698 TRANTORO
STUART GOWER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S P Gower, Mrs R Lurati, CHL Racing ( C H Waterman), Mrs P Rayson, R J Cooke, Ms A M Playford, Dr J K Sinclair, A Turrell, A S Yates, M P Chapman, K A Gray (K Gray), Old Grays (Mgr: R P Gray), Luvsapunt (M Harvey), Black Caviar Racing (L A Yates), G W Cook, A C Newman, Mrs J Shaw & Mrs L E Gower
Last start eased back early on 8th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on September 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Startide with 55.5kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on August 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 52kg at $15. Overlook recent runs. Best form puts her right in this.
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JESSICA TZAFERIS
Light Blue, Pink Hoops And Cap
9 72522 LAKEHURST
KATE HALLIDAY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
PJ & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill), B J Holtham & Sporties On Main Racing (Mgr: D J Hill)
Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on September 28 over 1200m, neck behind Big Mav with 56kg at $7.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-56 on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Articulating carrying 55.5kg at $11. Impressed last start. Can hit the frame with the right run.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Royal Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves
10 160x0 FLYING YANK
JOHN HYAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B E Woodhead, K Smith, M Henry, T Henry, B Jennings, D J O'Connell, Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam) All Under Control (Mgr: S Benger) The Wizz (Mgr: C R Clifford) Wentwood Grange (Mgr: D D Hawkins) New Big Boys (Mgr: S W Angove)
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on September 24 over 1050m, 13 len behind Mercury Eight with 57kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Swycho carrying 56kg at $14. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful.
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ALYSHA WARREN
Bottle Green, White Checks And Sleeves, Star Cap
11 70x08 HEBRINGS CASH
DANNY PENNA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, Mr K J Penna, Mr J S Penna & Miss H A Penna
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on September 24 over 1050m, 12 len behind Mercury Eight with 57kg at $151. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at Balaklava Cl1 on October 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Omaha Dawn with 55kg at $201. Prefer in an easier race.
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WESLEY CAVE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
12 66277 SUGGESTIVE MISS
TRAVIS DOUDLE
7YO  BLACK  MARE 56.0KG
D Gum
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Bordertown 0-56 on September 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Back Me Up Benny with 55kg at $3.50. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track 0-56 on August 27 over 1516m, in the wet; 10 len behind Spelman carrying 58.5kg at $13. Prefer others.
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BEN PRICE
Gold And White Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap With White Star
13 x0067 TEQUILA SUNSET
BILL BOGARTS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
B W Bogarts
Last start faded in the straight 7th of 14 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on September 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Big Mav carrying 54kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 10 at Port Augusta 0-52 on August 24 over 1100m, 10 len behind Shikanic carrying 55.5kg at $11. Not likely to buck the trend this time.
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Red, White Star
14 19670 CHILKO LAKE
DANNY PENNA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, Mr K J Penna, Mr J S Penna & Miss H A Penna
Last start ran last of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on September 27 over 1250m, 13 len behind Nicish with 51kg at $201. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at Balaklava F&M 0-56 on September 10 over 1050m, slow going 8 len behind One Kind with 53kg at $21. Might struggle again.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
15 98835 A THOUSAND DEGREES
TREVOR MONTGOMERIE
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
D A Montgomerie & T R Montgomerie
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Port Augusta 0-52 on August 24 over 1100m, 10 len behind Shikanic carrying 54kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Roxby Downs 0-52 on August 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Royalz with 54kg at $17. Perenial winner but racing below his best.
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ANNA JORDSJO
Black, Orange Star, White, Black And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap