Hamilton   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Duncan Equine BM56 Handicap 2200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.06)  

Nicoffhome and Cousins Day have good gate speed and can pave the way. Competitive. SQUANDER (15) missed a whisker here and then at Ararat, both at this journey. Finally draws a low barrier and will get every chance to go one better. REBADGE (1) would be in the finish at best and third up is sure to show more. Has a couple of gear changes and he won't know himself back to 56 level. DANZAGRUNT (4) was on pace winning this grade at Tatura over 1980m. Has a wide gate but a sharp course striker is aboard, and the gelding is still shy of his best. COUSINS DAY (9) can show more third up and was vet cleared after he folded badly from the speed over 2000m at Warrnambool last time. She has more to give, and Yendall sticking aboard is a positive. Not sure of the riding tactics today but she has claims. TORBELO (16) ran an improved race, placing at Ararat in the Squander race. Needs a good ride but is in the mix at a healthy price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Squander appeals most.
1 80x58 REBADGE
DOMINIC SUTTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell, D Sutton, A I Cope, M J Conway, Dr M W R Basset, J P Waldron, R B Peters, P L Ward, P D Copeland, Monument Hill (Mgr: G P Theodore), M A Adams, Dr P A Angus & F J Angus
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 at Kyneton Bm66 on November 5 over 1856m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Durban Harbour carrying 58kg at $9. Last start 8th of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Second Nature carrying 60kg at $7. Profiles nicely. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
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C J MACREDMOND
Dark Green, Hot Pink Chevron, White Cap
2 7x500 DUKE OF HASTINGS
SIMON ZAHRA
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Bracchi, Mrs E M Bracchi, Mrs A Kempster, S D Kempster, Miss P M Ferrari, D W Headrick, S Barry, A Zamanis, Mrs K Zamanis, D Curavic, Friends of Ed 13 (Mgr: R C Busso), The Magnificent 5 (Mgr: A Bastas), Nuggets Angels (Mgr: S R Devlyn), Dr J E Caldwell, P Caldwell & Mrs J A Cartledge
At the latest run second last of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on November 26 over 2418m, 8 len behind Eagle Angel carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on November 13 over 2015m, 9 len behind Reliable Jo carrying 60.5kg at $11. Making up the numbers.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Orange, Navy Blue And White Hoops
3 x0700 TURN IT UP TOMMY
PETER YOUNG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P J S Young
Last start ran last of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on November 28 over 2050m, slow going 25 len behind Four Outlaws with 57.5kg at $31. The start before that ran last of 11 at Warrnambool Bm62 on November 11 over 2000m, slow going 16 len behind Budjik Boy with 60.5kg at $41. Not going well and is likely to struggle.
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WILL GORDON
Green And White Quarters, Navy Sleeves And Cap
4 70x51 DANZAGRUNT
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L C Simpson
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 56 on November 7 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bell's Bighouse with 59kg at $10. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Tatura 0 - 56 November 22 over 1980m defeating Dancing Juice carrying 59kg at $11. Sure to run well.
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R MCLEOD
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
5 4x167 HOLLY'S STAR
TOBY LAKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
T A Lake, W H Knights, D O'Bree, S P Pigdon, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), G J Archibald, Western Oval (Mgr: P Mcdermott), A Sporle, N A Sporle, Windy Hill (Mgr: C J Twigg), J Rielley, B J Nally, T Medcalf, B R Jamison, S Miller, T J Mawson, J Jennings, C Jackson, B J Sporle & Miss J A Reid
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Echuca Bm70 on November 4 over 3200m, slow going 18 len behind Nassak Diamond with 67.5kg at $9.50. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at St Arnaud St A Cup on October 25 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Khoekhoe with 53.5kg at $12. In the mix.
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JACK HILL
Orange, Royal Blue Hoops, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom
6 x6759 MERCANTE
NIGEL BLACKISTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J J Jenkins, S C M Greene, Miss L M Jenkins, G C Van Veenendaal, J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, P D Rossdale, I R Sest, Dr J E Mahoney, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, H J Asher, Stumps Bar 1, Stumps Bar 2, Butchers And Collectors & Nath Racing
Most recently second last of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 14 over 2500m, slow going 19 len behind So Brave with 56.5kg at $14. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 31 over 2012m, 6 len behind Larsen Bay carrying 62kg at $4. Disappointing form likely to continue.
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V LE BOEUF
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom
7 23310 NICOFFHOME
CHRIS CALTHORPE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
S Hetherington, B Jenkin, Mrs B Jenkin, Mrs A Powderly, G M Smith, Mrs C J Hetherington, R J Coxall, P Powderly, Miss M M Moyle, Mrs W Dargue, H Helpenstein & Mrs S Helpenstein
Most recently faded in the straight 10th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on November 26 over 2418m, 7 len behind Eagle Angel with 58kg at $51. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw November 10 over 2435m in soft going defeating Up You Go carrying 59.5kg at $8. Unlikely to trouble this field.
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EMILY POZMAN
White, Red Rose, Black Collar And Armbands, Red Spot Cap
8 27982 BANNERTON
AUSTY COFFEY
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
A Natale & C Camera
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Swan Hill Bm56 on November 23 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Star Testymony carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that ran last of 8 at Wycheproof Hcp on November 1 over 1800m, 6 len behind Kokoro carrying 55kg at $21. One of the hopes.
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HARRY COFFEY
Red, White Grapes Logo And Seams, Quartered Cap
9 21x60 COUSINS DAY
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
A P Mahony, BLG Racing, Jim & Betty's Favourites, Charleson Farm, J E Mahony, Mrs H Glennen, P W & Co, Sosamakeo, P J Mahony, Lucky Lynwood, Big Betty, Bullet Racing, Brolga, Ralph, Garvoc Gallopers, The Cavs, Briarwood Five & The Big Tickets
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Geelong Bm56 on November 8 over 1535m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum carrying 61kg at $8.50. Second-up struggled in the run home; 10th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Oraqua carrying 56kg at $8.50. Likely improver.
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D YENDALL
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
10 10936 AMERICAN GAS
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), P A Proksa, D P Fagan & S Jurd
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 on November 15 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Aichi Icon carrying 60kg at $3.70. Before that 3rd of 9 at Mortlake Bm56 on November 1 over 2000m, 2 len behind Aseventy Seven carrying 60kg at $4.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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J ALLEN
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
11 x9023 PROPRIETARY
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham, A Agterhuis, J Cunningham, N Kocis, Dr L Brown & R Brown
Racing well recently.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Cerise, Gold Diamonds, Cerise And Gold Spots Cap
12 77x64 SHARE THE DREAM
AUSTY COFFEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), S Heke, W Vardos, W Kennedy, P Connor, J Freeman, G Gosling, S H S Lee, T Pearce, M Rees, R Sully, R Tory, A Triffitt, R Vasilj, B C Watego, J S Whytcross, A J Williams, Donalds Racing Overshare (Mgr: T Hughes), Nagging Ship (Mgr: P Nagle) & D B Mussared
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming failed to make an impression; second last of 7 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 31 over 2012m, 7 len behind Larsen Bay with 60kg at $16. Second-up 4th of 11 at Swan Hill 0-56 on November 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Final Quarter carrying 60kg at $21. Passing.
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J FRY
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
13 73064 UNAMERICAN
MARK GREIG
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Most recently 4th of 12 at Ararat 0 - 56 on November 25 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Sharma Princess with 59kg at $18. The start before that got back early 6th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm62 on November 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Budjik Boy carrying 56kg at $12. Prefer to see him back in form.
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MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Light Blue Sleeves, Yellow Seams, Yellow Cap
14 05079 WAY UP HIGH
DAN O'SULLIVAN
7YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
G Galt
Most recently 9th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on November 26 over 2418m, 6 len behind Eagle Angel with 55.5kg at $61. The run before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Jackand with 56kg at $17. Not keen.
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EOIN WALSH
Black, Lime Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
15 96622 SQUANDER
AARON PURCELL
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
J Purcell, Mrs R Purcell, Mrs G Lillie & Mrs A Coverdale
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at Ararat 0 - 56 on November 25 over 2200m, long-neck behind Sharma Princess carrying 56kg at $4.20. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track 0 - 56 on November 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Matthew Mark carrying 66kg at $4.80. Hard to beat on the back of the strong recent form.
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T P MADDEN
Purple, Gold Yoke And Armbands, Quartered Cap
16 86343 TORBELO
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A Tindale
Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ararat 0 - 56 on November 25 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Sharma Princess with 56.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 on November 15 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aichi Icon carrying 58kg at $14. Each way chance.
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SARAH FIELD
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Stars And Cap
17 69x90 STAY IN YOUR LANE
NELL CARTER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms R E Monaghan & R J O'Connell
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at this track 0 - 56 on November 7 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Bell's Bighouse with 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on November 28 over 2050m, slow going 17 len behind Four Outlaws with 54kg at $51. Needs to do more.
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MELISSA JULIUS
Black, White Seams, Armbands And Cap
18 76090 TOSEN GLORY
KELVIN BOURKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, Bang Bang (Mgr: P D Joyce), R J Johnston, B J Meldrum, R J Trezise, K T Bourke, R J Burdon, M Trezise, J Trezise, B J Hovey, G P Grist, D L Fitzgerald, A W Trezise, Mrs P M Moore, M J C Moore, G J Bagg & T P Spielvogel
At the latest run 11th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on November 26 over 2418m, 8 len behind Eagle Angel with 51kg at $201. The run before that second last of 10 at Geelong Bm78 Hcp on November 14 over 3762m, 23 len behind Farag with 65kg at $101. Looking to others.
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Green, Orange Stripes And Cap