Canberra   05 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB FEDERAL 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 34)   Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 4.16)  

Genuine tempo with Kattegat and His Honour pressing for the lead. Competitive. URAFIKI (8) couldn't have been more impressive, winning a Moruya Open 3 first-up and then was outgraded at monster odds at Randwick. That was ambitious, and she's going to be much sharper back home with the tongue tie on for the first time. Needs a good ride but should go close. IMASUPERSTAR (6) resumed improved and is proven second-up. Maps to get every chance. STARLIGHT GIRL (5) always puts in and just missed at Queanbeyan 7 days ago. Uses the rail, and the tongue tie is applied for the first time. She'll get every chance and can't be underestimated. KING TAURUS (10) is hard to catch but gets in well at this level with a 3kg claimer engaged. Can bounce back to form without surprise. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Urafiki.
1 4217x LOOSE LOVE
TODD SMART
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B J McAlister, Shedlife (Mgr: M G Gafa), A J McAlister, Redbacks Racing Group (Mgr: D M Taylor), T A Hartley, B Collins, M A Bartley, Addie Jack (Mgr: T J Clarke), D Painter, J C Lee, W J Poll, R E Smart, R E Smart, Charlos Racing (Mgr: C L Rose), L N French & T R Smart
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 July 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Nana's Wish with 57kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Parkes Bm82 January 25 over 1400m defeating Champions League carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Can't enthuse.
2
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Green, Orange Quarters And Cap
2 222x8 BLOW IN
ROB POTTER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T D Glover, C M Dyball, J D Sheahan, C A Hill, C J Ward, M P McGrath, D J Mcgrath, J D Ryan, G P Ryan, Hk (Mgr: S E Porter) & C J McIntosh
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at this track Fed Open on November 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Fangela with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Merimbula Bm82 on February 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Master Riley carrying 59kg at $9.50. Will struggle against these.
5
NICK HEYWOOD
Royal Blue, White Sash, Black Cap
3 6x771 KATTEGAT
NATALIE JARVIS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), D R Quirk, Mrs T L Quirk, Mrs A L Barwick, R A Barwick, D A Lowes, A J Redman, Mrs S M Tier, P R Tier, J G Cartwright, K J Dunstan, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet) & A P Tier
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Wodonga 0 - 56 November 9 over 1100m defeating Nepela carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Bm74 on October 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Off The Press carrying 61kg at $19. Can make his presence felt.
8
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
4 x2747 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
ANDREW BOURKE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S L Crane & A Bourke
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Orange Bm82 on November 21 over 1300m, 4 len behind Master Of Disguise with 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track Fed Open on November 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Fangela with 56kg at $15. Others preferred.
4
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Pale Green, White Diamond, Quartered Cap
5 77292 STARLIGHT GIRL
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J K Hillman
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Queanbeyan Thundbolt Bm85 on November 28 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind King Gutho with 55kg at $3.10. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm87 on November 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Who But Roo carrying 55kg at $20. Well in the mix.
1
J PENZA
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 670x5 IMASUPERSTAR
ROB POTTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S W Smith, Ms V M Smith, G J Fulton, M Cleaver, R A Wellard, J R Adams & B W Hogan
Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Bm74 on October 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Off The Press carrying 60.5kg at $17. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track Fedral Open February 7 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Lambay with 55kg at $18. Has each way prospects.
2
BROCK RYAN
Purple, Gold Lightning Bolt, Lightning Bolts Cap
7 0x301 LAMBAY
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, R I Hitchcock, Dr C L Pate, M K Walcott, D J Quirke, Mrs J H Quirke, Ms S A Sproats, D C Foley, M Paul, K G Eisenhuth, R G Jennings, B J Langtry, Bernigunpharloch & EB 2551
Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Gundagai Cl3 November 14 over 1180m defeating Flying Impala with 59kg at $2.60. Before that 12th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lovewillcomelater with 58.5kg at $16. The one to beat.
5
AMY MCLUCAS
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
8 x0x10 URAFIKI
DANIELLE SEIB
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
P A Karlsson & Mrs L Karlsson
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.3 len at Moruya Legend Of Sth October 3 over 1300m defeating Associate with 54kg at $8.50. Second-up ran last of 12 at Randwick Ctry Open on November 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 14 len behind So You Pence with 53kg at $71. Can turn things around.
10
SHAUN GUYMER
Royal Blue, Yellow Logo And Cap
9 734x5 KEIKOKU
LUKE PEPPER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L J Pepper
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at this track Singlegaze Bm89 on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind My Last Hooray with 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Moruya Ctry Cl3 on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Tokyo Ice with 57kg at $9.50. Strips fitter and keep onside.
3
JACK MARTIN
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
10 14606 KING TAURUS
DANNY WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A J McMahon, K McMahon, Mrs R L Mcmahon, R A McMahon, S K McMahon & C M McMahon
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm78 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Applaud with 52kg at $101. The start before that second last of 11 at Rosehill Bm72 on November 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Theblade with 56kg at $71. Has the ability.
6
DALE COLE
Pink, Light Blue Sash And Cap
11 467x4 ONYA LIONAL
GRATZ VELLA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
I L Russell
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 11 at Gundagai Cl3 on November 14 over 1180m, 3.5 len behind Lambay carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track Fed Opn Bm83 on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Charlemagne carrying 53kg at $31. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
9
CORIAH KEATINGS
Yellow, Red Stars, Black Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Star
12 35x37 HIS HONOUR
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss G Locke & Miss K F Cunningham
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 59 day letup. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Bm66 on September 25 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Extreme Diamond carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second-up 7th of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on October 7 over 1100m, 6 len behind Manwari with 59.5kg at $7.50. Likely to struggle.
7
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Orange, Black Stars, Light Blue Sleeves