Armidale 07 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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INVERGOWRIE GENERAL STORE COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: True. |
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Rivoli Star and Fast Da to take up the running at a strong tempo.
CHESTIME (3) backs up five days after making a late challenge to get up for second in a comparable race to this at Scone. Ran well at her only appearance at Armidale four runs back. This looks an ideal race for her. AGE OF AQUARIUS (8) won here first-up then unsurprisingly didn't follow that up at Scone last time - his second-up form is not flattering. Placed three from three at this trip so watch for a much better run this time. FAST DA (4) has turned things around at his last two runs, the latest effort a handy third over 1200m at Inverell after travelling up on the speed. Worth an each-way ticket. Forget the last run of NEED A MIRACLE (5) in an unsuitable contest. Comes under notice based on a 0.6 length third over 1300m here two back. CHARLIE BALI (7) failed here last start but will appreciate a return to firmer footing this afternoon. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Chestime and Age Of Aquarius.
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SOUND AND VISION
KAREN OWEN 9YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG Mrs K M Owen & E J Quilty Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ken Howard August 1 over 2000m, soft track; 8 len behind Barazin carrying 55kg at $21. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Grafton Brushgrovebm82 April 13 over 1190m, soft track; 9 len behind Majorelle with 55.5kg at $51. Might be better off following this run. |
9 LEANNE BOYD |
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WINGED
MELISSA DENNETT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss M Dennett, B L Cummins, L K Cummins, Fun In The Sun (Mgr: G B Simpson), Mrs K A Hollis, W P Fahey, HDF Racing (Mgr: T Farrell), R W Duncan & Miss C Brown Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Tamworth Bm50 on November 4 over 1600m, 2 len behind Cheeky Nugget carrying 61kg at $2.70. The run before that 6th of 9 at Moree Cl2 on October 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Marnoo with 55.5kg at $6.50. Among the chances on his best form. |
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CHESTIME
LOU MARY 6YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG J C Cowan & Mrs L N Cowan Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Scone Bm58 on December 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Zoomorphic with 58kg at $2.80. Before that 11th of 14 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on November 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Zucchero carrying 58kg at $18. Capable of taking this out on the five-day back-up. |
3 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 4 | 67723 |
FAST DA
SCOTT COVER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J Oliver & S Cover Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Inverell Cl2 on November 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Capzinzi carrying 56kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Inverell Bm50 on October 18 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind China Grove carrying 61.5kg at $4.20. Has settled into some good form and should play a big role. |
6 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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NEED A MIRACLE
PAUL ISAAC 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P J Isaac & J T Isaac Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 14 at Newcastle Highway-C3 on November 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Upwardly Mobile with 54kg at $91. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm50 on October 25 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Gold Capital with 62kg at $5. Has been racing well. Finds a nice race and is among the chances. |
4 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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BONFIDELITY
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P J Cunningham, The Golden Table (Mgr: J Dedes), D S Reese, D Stirling, P Gourlay, G Marek, J Stirling & J F Keane Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Grafton Cl1-Sw September 9 over 2200m, 3 len behind Quick Buck carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Inverell Cl2 May 29 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Pappiana carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Best figures read well in this field so keep her very safe. |
1 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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CHARLIE BALI
TRACY BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG L J Chappell, J B Roberts, J Wright, P J Toomey, J N Cameron, J Cork, Mrs K Cork, J R Shearer, J D Shearer, Miss S M Furber, J Schultz, F Chappell-Davis, A Taylor, P R Willis, R J Davis, Ms T L Bell & P Bellden Most recently 8th of 10 at this track Ctry Cl1 on November 9 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Chica Del Mar with 57kg at $13. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Coonabarabran Cl1 on October 26 over 1400m, nose behind Sunday with 59kg at $3.60. Can bounce back. |
2 BILLY CRAY |
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AGE OF AQUARIUS
HOLLY WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R Thwaite Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Cg&E Bm50 October 25 over 1100m defeating Master Gee with 59.5kg at $2.70. Last start 5th of 14 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on November 18 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Zucchero carrying 57kg at $10. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
10 BEN LOOKER |
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SET TO PROPHET
LEA SELBY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs L F Selby Most recently led but faded 2nd of 11 at Scone Bm58 on December 2 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Oenology with 56kg at $13. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Inverell Battlercup on November 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Knowitall Frank carrying 57kg at $8. Worth some thought on the quick turnaround. |
7 SCOTT SWEEDMAN |
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NOTABADONE
TRACY BELL 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss E K Breedon Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Quirindi Cl1 on November 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind Somerton Smart with 55.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nikody's Diego with 55kg at $151. Yet to win second-up and prepared to risk again here. |
5 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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RIVOLI STAR
CASSANDRA STUMMER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss C E Stummer, W R Sawkins & Miss K A Brown Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 8 at Bathurst Bm50 on November 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Glowing Rapids with 56.5kg at $51. Second-up 5th of 7 at Bowraville Cl1 on November 22 over 1370m, slow going 4.5 len behind Don't Tell Jack with 57kg at $4. Ready to find form at the third run back. |
8 P GRAHAM |
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