Hobart   05 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Kevin Sharkie Class 1 Handicap 1100m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 4.58)  

Lots of speed predominantly from Sh' Bourne Angel, Fillentina and Prince Of Khatun. Another competitive race. FIRST LINE (2) has speed but might well take the sit here fresh and let a couple of others gas themselves. Has trialled well and can run on over the top. PRINCE OF KHATUN (1) normally leads but off the wide gate took a sit last time. Back to the rails expected to push forward. Burke has a great record while aboard and will take catching. SH' BOURNE ANGEL (4) was strongly fancied on debut and gave nothing else a chance, leading throughout. Has upside and will push forward from the wide gate and take beating again. QUEEN OF MALWA (3) is a lightly raced former Victorian mare who hasn't won for an age. Has run some good races for the new yard and resumes here on the back of a good trial. Will be charging late if presented on song. CELESTIAL GLOW (5) was a little off best last time but looks well weighted here with the claim and can atone. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on First Line fresh.
1 x1222 PRINCE OF KHATUN
ADAM TRINDER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W G Roser
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on November 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Platinum Reggae carrying 57kg at $2.90. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on October 24 over 1220m, 0.5 len behind Blameitontheboogie carrying 56kg at $3.10. Speedy type drawn the rails and will take catching.
1
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
White, Red Diamond And Sleeves, White Cuffs, White And Red Diamond Cap
2 2427x FIRST LINE
JOHN KEYS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J L Keys, M K Carter, H M Smith & Miss A L Keys
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Cl1 June 8 over 1430m, soft track; 6 len behind Skin In The Game with 55kg at $4.20. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw November 5 2024 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Street Diva carrying 53kg at $7. Talented galloper resuming off a good trial and expected to go close.
6
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
3 2303x QUEEN OF MALWA
JOHN KEYS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Stephvick Racing (Mgr: Ms V K Edwards), Ms A Tammer, A C Sophoulis, Miss T M Keys, B A N Jones, Mrs S K Jones, Baggers Racing (Mgr: S Arnold-Levy), W R Hayden, P J Potter, Ms J M Courtney & P A Cockshutt
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at this track Bm60 March 23 over 1430m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Gingerson carrying 55kg at $6. First up last campaign second of 7 at this track Bm60 January 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Araya Sunshine carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Lightly raced mare fitter for a solid trial and will be winding up hard.
5
GEORGIE CATANIA
Green, White Sleeves And Cap
4 1 SH' BOURNE ANGEL
STUART GANDY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Flylikeaneagle (Mgr: Ms M M Brosnan), I P Goninon, R C Lamplugh, D N Calvert, Mrs G M Crawford, Mrs E A Nichols, Ms J E Thomson, Ms C T Maguire, M Summers, A Crawford & The Vicenary (Mgr: W D Fraser)
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Verhoeven carrying 55kg at $2.80. Promising filly who led throughout on debut and despite the gate expected to measure up again.
10
A DARMANIN
Lime, Dark Green Shamrock And Armbands
5 x5615 CELESTIAL GLOW
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms T G Hanson, Mrs L N Chugg, Mrs A J Arnott & B M Hadfield
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Argyll Diamond with 55kg at $3.80. Nicely weighted and deserves another chance.
7
LAUREN BURKE
Aqua, White Stripes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
6 2530x HUBUBBAJAHN
BRENDAN MCSHANE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
H I M McShane
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn/Cl1-Sw August 17 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Dynamic Deel with 54kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at this track Cl1 June 22 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Geegee Strawberry carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Has won fresh but this might be a shade sharp.
8
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Scarlet, White Cap With Scarlet Spots
7 x6520 FILLENTINA
JOHN KEYS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
W J Hayes
Last start faded in the straight 12th of 14 at this track Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on November 4 over 1100m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Georgaroni with 52.5kg at $21. Better than last start so she deserves another chance.
2
SAM KENNEDY
Pink, Black Sash And Sleeves
8 646x9 GAZZA'S SPIRIT
JOHN LUTTRELL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
J F Luttrell & Mrs D L McCauley
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on November 4 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Georgaroni with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 21 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Who Can It Be Now with 55.5kg at $101. Has been winding up late and could sneak a place if they go too hard.
4
T BAKER
Brown, White Hoops And Cap
9 60x40 SMIFFY
JOHN LUTTRELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R J Polley, Mrs T R Polley, D Probin, Miss O Appleby, Ms D Lawler & M J Everett
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track Cl1 on November 4 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Georgaroni carrying 54kg at $21. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at this track Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Daytona Diva with 55kg at $26. Needs to improve sharply.
9
STAN TSAIKOS
Orange and White Checks with Black Horses, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap with Black Horses
10 008x9 AZITKALA
JENNY JAMES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J C James, Ms L James & Ms S James-Radford
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Sky Of Gold carrying 52.5kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track Bm60 on July 20 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Jehbenti with 54kg at $201. Not doing enough.
3
CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER
Lime Green, White Diamond, Yellow And White Checked Sleeves, Lime Green Cap