Cairns 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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MASSINGHAM RACING OPEN Handicap 1400m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 30) Rail: True . |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Seventies Hit and Reformist taking up the running over Strathcona. SIR ROCKET (5) found it a bit too tough last time in town but still stuck on soundly to finish midfield. Prior form stacks right up and he's beautifully placed back at this level. Should take some beating. TYCOON BEAU (3) is yet to strike through this campaign but is knocking on the door. Boasts a good record over this course and distance, and gets weight relief. Wiggins sticking is also a good push. INCHING CLOSER (1) was unwanted in betting last start but performed beyond expectations when beaten a length into third here. Guernier stays on. Sure to be competitive. KING'S HALO (6) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with success as favourite here last time. Finds a suitable race and can build on that last-start success. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sir Rocket to win.
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INCHING CLOSER
M A DALE 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M A Dale, H J Davis, C K Synnott, Miss A J Synnott, Mrs M D Griffin, M J Griffin & S J Hawkes Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at this track Bm75 on December 4 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Harrow carrying 60.5kg at $21. The run before that of 9 at this track Hcp on November 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moegreen carrying 60kg at $51. Can measure up. |
2 LAUREN GUERNIER |
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| 2 | x6555 |
LIDDER VALLEY
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Most recently 5th of 10 at Townsville Hcp on December 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sweet Kisses with 55kg at $7. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm75 on December 4 over 1250m, slow going 4.5 len behind Harrow with 61.5kg at $6. Genuine each-way chance. |
8 S CORMACK |
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| 3 | x4324 |
TYCOON BEAU
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Racing well recently. Most recently in a small field at this track Bm75 on December 4 over 1250m, slow going 2.5 len behind Harrow with 60.5kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp on November 16 over 1400m, head behind Moegreen carrying 56.5kg at $21. Certainly worth another chance. |
1 R WIGGINS |
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| 4 | 29145 |
STRATHCONA
MEGAN PURVIS 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Miss M L Purvis Most recently 5th of 7 at Mackay Hcp on December 6 over 1560m, 5.5 len behind Northern Pride carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that 4th in a small field at Ingham Hcp on November 15 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Impardoo with 56.5kg at $3.20. Prepared to risk him again today. |
5 AMANDA THOMSON |
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| 5 | 32228 |
SIR ROCKET
LACHIE MANZELMANN 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K J Casey & B F Bailey Most recently 8th of 15 at Doomben Ccc Nmw-Qlty on December 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Caffrey with 52kg at $12. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Cooktown Hcp on November 8 over 1760m, 1.0 len behind Vincenzo carrying 58kg at $3.50. Nicely placed and will be hard to beat. |
4 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 6 | 77421 |
KING'S HALO
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, S C Massingham & Miss T L Clark Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 0.6 len at this track Bm65 December 4 over 1250m in soft going defeating Singular carrying 61.5kg at $3.20. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Bm70 on November 25 over 1250m, 0.6 len behind Turn Bird with 59kg at $9. Has confidence back and can sneak into the finish again. |
7 N THOMAS |
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| 7 | x1551 |
SEVENTIES HIT
BODINE BAILEY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K Barsley Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at Atherton Hcp December 13 over 1400m defeating Crystal Chief with 56kg at $1.30. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm70 on November 25 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Turn Bird with 59kg at $3.90. In form and is a solid top-three hope. |
6 MS L MORRISON |
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| 8 | 24071 |
REFORMIST
KIM MCGOVERN 9YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Mrs K McGovern Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Julia Creek Hcp November 15 over 1350m defeating Hurricane Thunder carrying 56kg at $14. Before that ran last of 7 at Ewan Bm65 on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Eagle Warrior with 61kg at $9. Better last time but others rate better. |
3 MR S MC GOVERN |
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| 9 | 54589 |
BRASCO
LACHIE MANZELMANN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG L S Manzelmann & Miss B L James Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 14 at Townsville Cl4 on December 13 over 1300m, 5 len behind Keep On Running with 60kg at $5.50. Before that 8th of 10 at Mackay Bm65 on December 6 over 1300m, 7 len behind Northumbria with 60kg at $15. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment. |
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