Armidale 14 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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RACING COX PLATE DAY F&M BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1100m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Strong pace with Wine Time, Wokou and Electric Evie paving the way. COTTON SOX (9) was heavily backed first-up and delivered in gritty fashion, digging deep to prevail at Gunnedah. Fitter now and still on the up. Drawn sticky but can overcome. WINE TIME (5) is in the zone this campaign, returning with back-to-back wins. Can find the front again without much hassle and gets a good chance to bring up the hat-trick. PURPLE ESPRIT (8) was dominant fresh at Bundarra and boasts a flawless second-up record. Clearly thriving and looms as a big danger. WOKOU (14) improved nicely second-up, only reeled in late. Keeps heading the right way and the blinkers go on to have her even more focused. With even luck she can get the job done. TAKEMINE (1) has mixed her form this campaign but her best measures right up. Carries the big weight but is drawn well. Don't dismiss completely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Cotton Sox to win.
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TAKEMINE
TODD PAYNE 6YO BAY MARE 63.0KG S F Cavanough, T Payne, J Jordon, W Bainbridge, J F Cavanough & E Hollands At the latest run second last of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on September 20 over 1000m, 9 len behind Petticoat carrying 54.5kg at $101. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Moree Cl3 on August 31 over 950m, head behind Kate's Tiara with 59kg at $16. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time. |
2 SCOTT SWEEDMAN |
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| 2 | 7378x |
CHASERLETTE
WAYNE WILKES 6YO B/BR MARE 62.0KG L D Bradbery, W T Wilkes, Miss J L Wardrop, Ms L Ryan, Ms A M Wardrop, Ms C J Holder, D Patterson, A Tweddle & A Maguire Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Taree Bm66 December 22 over 1258m, 5.5 len behind Island Legend with 55kg at $3.90. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Port Macquarie Cl2 October 11 2024 over 1100m, 11 len behind Call Me Super carrying 54kg at $6. Might need a run or two. |
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| 3 | x3543 |
GERETY
RIDGE WILSON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 61.0KG M K Storey, Miss S J Storey, Mrs P M Storey, Miss C G Storey, Rolozoba Racing (Mgr: M J Holt), A P Lacey & T R Lacey Racing well recently. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Grafton Bm66 on September 30 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Dune And Dusted carrying 55kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 8 at Bowraville Lightning Bend on September 20 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Wine Time with 53kg at $4.20. Holds genuine claims on best figures and is drawn well. |
1 EMILY FARR |
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| 4 | 8x400 |
SWEET PATRIOT
WAYNE WILKES 5YO BROWN MARE 61.0KG A W Cable, T O Joy, N R Pickering, BJ Holahan, S Bowers, A S Butler & P W Hudson At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Tamworth Cl2 on September 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Crimson Bonnet with 54.5kg at $41. The start before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on September 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Bullion Hunter with 57.5kg at $8.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
5 SHAE WILKES |
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| 5 | 93x11 |
WINE TIME
NICOLE HUDSON 9YO GREY MARE 61.0KG C J S Hudson, Miss J A Crook & Mrs J L McDougall Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 2.5 len at Port Macquarie Bm50 August 23 over 1006m on a heavy track defeating Typhoon Neta carrying 56kg at $11. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at Bowraville Lightning Bend September 20 over 1000m in the wet defeating Buck Pharoah carrying 55kg at $16. Hard to knock and worth following up. |
4 JEFF KEHOE |
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| 6 | 5x215 |
BRUTAL ELEGANCE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG ManTrap (Mgr: Mrs L Hill) Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 9 at Scone Cl1 on September 26 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Rebel Rhapsody with 56kg at $11. The start before that came from midfield and won by a head at Tamworth Mdn September 8 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Hinto with 55.5kg at $6. Going well. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance. |
11 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 7 | 016x8 |
ELECTRIC EVIE
RIDGE WILSON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG S H Wain & Mrs J Wain Second-up. First-up after seven months got back early 8th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Cl3 on September 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Not Written Off carrying 55kg at $81. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on December 8 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Power Beau carrying 55kg at $16. Fitter but hard to see her featuring. |
7 L P ROLLS |
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| 8 | 544x1 |
PURPLE ESPRIT
RIDGE WILSON 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG S H Wain & Mrs J Wain Second-up. First-up after eight months favourite; scored a big 3 len win at Bundarra Bm50 October 4 over 1000m defeating Adviser with 59kg at $2. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm58 December 8 over 1100m defeating The Lupercal with 55kg at $4.60. Sure to go well again. Tougher but can go back-to-back. |
9 CASSEY WILLIAMS |
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| 9 | x82x1 |
COTTON SOX
SUE GRILLS 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG D E Waghorn, D B Laurie, W T A Craig, Mrs M E Hill & Dr M G Baker Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Gunnedah Cl1 September 27 over 1000m defeating Rhodesian Diamond carrying 56kg at $2.35. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Scone Cl1 on July 14 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind He's My Warrior carrying 55kg at $21. Back in great shape and another bold showing is expected. |
11 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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| 10 | 000x6 |
IVY DIVA
TIM MCINTOSH 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG A Smith, G L Smith & T E Gormley Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on September 22 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Simply Better with 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Super Impressive with 56kg at $4.40. Fitter and can do a lot better. |
10 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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ON HER WORD
REBECCA DUNN 10YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG Ms R A Dunn Racing second-up today. Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Scone Cl1 on September 26 over 1300m, 9 len behind Rebel Rhapsody with 56.5kg at $81. At only start last preparation 7th of 9 at Gosford Mid Cl1 on July 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Duke Of Camden carrying 54.5kg at $71. Fitter but happy to bet around this time. |
12 KODY NESTOR |
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| 12 | 7218x |
KOWLOON PRINCESS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Dr J C Wong Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Quirindi Cl1 May 12 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Sirius Flyer carrying 55kg at $19. On debut second last of 7 at Scone Mdn-Sw February 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Eclair Vitality carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Has claims if presented on song. |
3 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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| 13 | x5454 |
STIORRA
ALAN D SMITH 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A Smith, Mrs L Bridge, R Blanch & Ms T Craig Most recently 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 on September 28 over 1006m, 4 len behind El Beatle with 55kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on September 15 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Bullion Hunter with 53kg at $26. Capable on her day and is a top-three hope. |
6 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 14 | 34x63 |
WOKOU
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG R & J Miller Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 on September 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Beaumista carrying 54.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 at Gunnedah Cl1 on September 27 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Cotton Sox with 56kg at $7.50. Fitter and the blinkers should have her focused. |
8 WENDY PEEL |
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BRIEFLY
CRAIG CLEGG 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG K Parkins First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 June 27 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Enterprise Legend with 55kg at $61. Previously first up; second of 9 at Moree Bm58 June 3 over 950m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Outta De Lady carrying 55kg at $19. Looks tested. |
13 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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