Mudgee 05 Dec 2025
GOING: G(3)
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ROBERT OATLEY ***BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY*** MUDGEE CUP 1400m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 34) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Aimpoint and Walking Painting leading the way. ISTOLEA MERC (3) strengthened over the break and is expected to run the 1400m out today. Attacked the line when second over 1250m at Canterbury in BM78 class. A repeat effort will see him prove hard to catch from the good gate. REMATCH (5) durable gelding who will relish the weight drop second-up. Went under narrowly with the 62kg when second over 1400m at Armidale. Kept up to the mark with a 1000m trial and Bullock sticks. Will be charging late. RHYTHM IS A DANCER (7) is undefeated at this track and his best form is over this trip. Not far away again when third over 1400m at Armidale. Strays in the mix. DANCES WITH HOOVES (8) consistent Scone-trained mare who looks well placed with the claim. Chipped away late in stronger company when sixth over 1400m at Newcastle F&M Bm78. Will be strong late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Istolea Merc in a driving finish.
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SUPER HELPFUL
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 7YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), M G Howlin, B A Rutter, M K Walcott, S M Filipek, D M Kennedy, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, P A Jones & Mrs M Guthrie-Curran At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Canberra Open on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Kintyre carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 18th of 20 at Randwick in the LR Big Dance on November 4 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Gringotts with 53kg at $201. Not keen this time. |
11 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 2 | 1271x |
WALKING PAINTING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications P/L (Mgr: J Moss), D Hore-Lacy, A Hore-Lacy, A Doyle, C Murphy, Vitlanders 2 (Mgr: D Garland), R Ryan, S Charles, P O'Shea, Oceans 4, D Andrews, G Clarkson, M Leverett, S Hannan, A Kennedy, Racing & Breeding P/L, Morgcam Racing, Ztones, Woof Racing & Walking Painting Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Randwick Midway Bm72 July 12 over 1600m slow track defeating Kingston Charm carrying 58kg at $11. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm78 April 9 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Written In Code carrying 58.5kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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ISTOLEA MERC
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S G Darby, P J Hall, D Nicholas, E J Scott, S Tatulaschwili, R C Horrocks, J Craig, P Slark, Bjorn Baker Racing & Isca Consulting 2022 Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on November 28 over 1250m, long-neck behind Balkans with 59kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 9 at Canterbury Bm78 on November 14 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Apex carrying 59kg at $2.45. At his top now and will take holding out from the draw. |
1 WINONA COSTIN |
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| 4 | 839x2 |
ROLLING MAGIC
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Oddfish Racing (Mgr: S J Gitsham), J M Anderson, C J Waters, D J T Montgomery, T G McNamara, J Fazzino, M J Slattery, R E J McNamara & Heads Up (Mgr: C Philpotts) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on November 8 over 1300m, head behind Oakfield Jupiter with 60.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Harry's Bar with 59kg at $8.50. Sound return and has won second up in the past. |
10 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 5 | 064x2 |
REMATCH
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Armidale Guyra Cup on November 9 over 1400m, slow going head behind Shamedy with 62kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 7 over 1550m, 0.8 len behind Sweysive with 56kg at $7. Fitted with a recent trial and sure to be there at the business end. |
5 AARON BULLOCK |
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AIMPOINT
MACK GRIFFITH 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M D Griffith, P N Rees, Mrs A Griffith, J J Brown, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Miss J Conroy, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, G J Hume & C Meyers Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 August 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; a neck behind Louie's Legacy with 55.5kg at $14. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 June 18 over 1550m, soft track; 8 len behind Nana's Wish with 58.5kg at $31. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
9 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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RHYTHM IS A DANCER
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B F Cavanough & J F Cavanough Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Armidale Guyra Cup on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Shamedy with 62.5kg at $4.80. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Coonabarabran C'bran Cup B88 on October 26 over 1600m, nose behind Who Ever Thought with 59.5kg at $8. Doesn't have to improve much to win this. |
6 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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DANCES WITH HOOVES
CAMERON CROCKETT 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B A Rutter, V F Aloschi, G E Price, C R Davies, L A Calvert, D Oranje, M Tobin & G Dawson Most recently 6th of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm78 on November 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Maid Of Moolah with 56.5kg at $14. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Scone Bm82 on October 24 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Cool Storm with 59.5kg at $2.20. At her peak now and look for her late. |
12 JACOB STIFF |
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HOW'S IT KEV
ALISON SMITH 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C A Buckley, L Buckley & S A Buckley Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Orange Bm82 on November 21 over 1300m, 2 len behind Master Of Disguise carrying 61kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Randwick Ctry Open on November 4 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind So You Pence carrying 52kg at $101. In good form but poorly drawn. |
13 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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KNIFE'S EDGE
GARRY LUNN 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J A Carolan & L Morgan Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Doomben Bm78 July 26 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind The Irish carrying 58kg at $16. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Narromine Diggers Bm84 April 29 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Power Beau with 57kg at $15. Looks tested. |
3 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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JACENZA
RODNEY NORTHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J R Newton & Mrs G Newton Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on November 6 over 1600m, nose behind Darn Cute carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Scone Bm82 October 24 over 1600m defeating Oakfield Wallaby carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Can run into the minor money. |
7 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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LAUREL HILL
ROB POTTER 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A J Groves & Mrs S H Groves Dual acceptor. Most recently won by a head at Newcastle Cond Bm68 November 20 over 1400m in soft going defeating She Swings with 55kg at $9.50. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Warren Club Sprnt on November 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Stratified with 55.5kg at $5.50. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
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MOUNTAIN TOP
DEAN MIRFIN 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG A M Muollo Last start 6th of 13 at Orange Bm82 on November 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Master Of Disguise with 58.5kg at $31. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on October 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Diamond Show with 58.5kg at $17. Not keen on her chances. |
8 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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NEW BUSINESS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, B J Molloy, M J Eastmure, B J Britten, J Gray, D Murphy, T Nepean, Bennett Racing New Business, Hon. G J Williamson, K J Marr, S Ford, C A Melville, Daddyoh Racing (Mgr: A Italia), Mrs J A Jarvin, Ms J V Borg, Ms A Maynard, C Hemphrey & World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett) Last start 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on November 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Three Arrows carrying 61.5kg at $26. The run before that second last of 7 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 14 over 1250m, 4 len behind Mafia carrying 58kg at $10. Well held last time and others preferred. |
10 JENNY DUGGAN |
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SUNDAY
JACQUELINE GREENTREE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D Wacker Dual acceptor. Last start won by a head at Orange Cl1 November 21 over 1400m defeating Luna Jet carrying 55kg at $7. The start before that won by a nose at Coonabarabran Cl1 October 26 over 1400m defeating Charlie Bali carrying 55kg at $3.40. Outclassed at this level. |
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FEIRME PRINCE
TOBY PRACEY 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D M Hanley Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 13 at Orange Bm82 on November 21 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Master Of Disguise with 56kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 9 at Coonabarabran Sprint Bm80 on October 26 over 1100m, 3 len behind Enterprise Legend carrying 57.5kg at $13. Looking elsewhere. |
4 ZOE HUNT |
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