Corowa   30 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

UPTON CENTRE PIVOT IRRIGATION CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 36)   Rail: True.  

Sleeper should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. SWIFT GUN (5) switched to the in-form Seib yard and was well supported at Albury first-up, but looked a run short. Found more like his best following beaten a whisker at Goulburn over this distance from the speed. Has an inside gate and a handy 3kg claim, and he can go one better. KING CZAR (3) raced forward and went close at Albury over 1400m. He was having his second outing for the Davidson stable and looks to be back on track. Maps well and Heywood is a key jockey switch replacing the 2kg apprentice. BLACK FROST (7) impressed winning his Maiden easily at Tatura over 1980m. Comes back to the mile off a 38-day freshener and has been kept up to the mark with a win over 1300m at the Bendigo jumpouts. Has an awkward barrier but should be hitting the line hard. ALBANIAN BEAUTY (1) draws even wider but is racing well enough to feature if things work out. Metro-trained and has been kept on the fresh side. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Swift Gun.
1 x8514 ALBANIAN BEAUTY
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Memeti
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Albury Bm58 on December 6 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Gold Tracker with 57kg at $6. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Albury Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1400m defeating Cayman Island carrying 59kg at $8.50. Useful type and worth another chance.
7
JACK MARTIN
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
2 55485 HILLBILY KYNECTION
JEFFREY KYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Kyne, Mrs M Cunningham, L J Cunningham, Mrs A Frampton, Mrs K Hepworth, Mrs R Omond, S Jones, R L Grant, Mrs G L Kyne, J Kyne, K Stratford & S Anderson
At the latest run second last in a small field at Goulburn Bm58 on December 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Rileycat with 56kg at $16. The run before that 8th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Kaniva with 58kg at $16. Passing here.
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MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Orange, Royal Blue Smiling K, Hooped Sleeves, Smiling K Cap
3 x8042 KING CZAR
KYM DAVISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N McLeod & M Boddy
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on December 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Holy Hell with 53.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 11 at Albury Cl1 on December 6 over 1175m, 1.75 len behind Divron carrying 53kg at $51. One of the main hopes.
4
NICK HEYWOOD
Black, Yellow Lightning Bolts, Lightning Bolts Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Lightning Bolts
4 83665 SLEEPER
ANDREW DALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Dale & F J Dale
Last start 5th of 8 at Moulamein Cl1-Sw on December 13 over 1600m, 13 len behind Seeking Prophet carrying 59kg at $3.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Jingu Express carrying 61kg at $26. Unreliable and needs to lift.
5
J KISSICK
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
5 00x52 SWIFT GUN
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Albury Cl1 on December 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Made Easy carrying 60kg at $3.60. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Bm58 on December 19 over 1600m, neck behind Rileycat with 60kg at $9. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly and can go one better.
2
ROCHELLE WEDRAT-KROEZEN
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
6 x00x2 WAMBEEN
NEIL GIRVAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N D Girvan
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind King's Taj with 53.5kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 2200m, 12 len behind Turfie with 55.5kg at $101. This hard.
1
BRITTANY BUTTON
Black, Pink And White Sash, Pink And White Armbands, Pink Cap
7 4231 BLACK FROST
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  GR/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Weeding Racing (Mgr: C A Weeding), Stars of Picola (Mgr: J M Caldwell), P L Thrum, R M York, J Osmotherly, G A Davis, M Anania, J M Manners, D McDonald, B Nolan & G Nolan
Recent form sound. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start won by 2.25 len at Tatura Mdn-Sw November 22 over 1980m defeating Saxon Blood with 58kg at $3.90. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Gundagai Cl1-Sw on November 15 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Sooty And Sweep with 55kg at $8.50. Stick with him.
6
JAKE DUFFY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
8 99214 MORISU DORI
RON HOCKLEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R A Hockley & J K Douglas
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Healesville Pic-Trpy1 on December 13 over 1650m, 3 len behind Kahungunu with 63kg at $8. Before that won by 0.5 len at Woolamai Pic-Mdn November 29 over 1608m in heavy going defeating Hail Hail with 65kg at $4. Looks tested again.
10
B VALE
Lime Green, Yellow Braces And Armbands, Black Cap
9 40x77 BON TO RUN
ALLAN MCRAE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A L McRae, Ms R S McRae & C Nicholson
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at Albury Ctry Mdn on November 24 over 1000m, 12 len behind Bombay Boom with 55kg at $151. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at Albury Ctry Mdn on December 13 over 1175m, 10 len behind Gobinda with 54.5kg at $91. Likely to find this well out of reach.
3
J W STANLEY
Gold, Green Checks, Red Cap
10 8 BRAVO SIX
DONNA SCOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
TurfStar (Mgr: M A Endresz)
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Tarzino out of Peroxide Blonde. Purchased for AUD $ 35,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Fitter for a jump-out on December 9 at Wangaratta when finished fifth. Later.
6
Black, Yellow Laser Beams, Collar, Sleeves And Cap
11 6x428 ETCHED IN BLUE
TOBY LAKE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Etched In Blue One (T Lake), N Moreland, Hot n Cold 2.0 (M Heathwood), T Medcalf, M Blum, Mars Bar Specials (P Barnes), G Healing, Ms J Healing, Ms D Buckley, A Tuckwell, C Tuckwell, Ms J Dubock, J Begg, K Hodder, R Ware, J Mustica, S Miller, S McNamara, B Rogers & Thanxladies (S Pigdon)
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1450m, 3 len behind Signoretti carrying 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Albury Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Yes Maxi with 57.5kg at $11. Fitter now and making headway. In the mix.
12
C J PARISH
Orange, Royal Blue Hoops, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom
12 937 HARLEM TICKLE
SCOTT COLLINGS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M D Doyle & Mrs A R Doyle
Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1460m, 4 len behind Pearler with 57kg at $41. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Cooma Mdn on December 6 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Queen Kicker carrying 56kg at $12. Has another difficult task ahead.
5
JOSH RICHARDS
Lilac, Red Sash, White Cap
13 97x66 SURREAL GRACE
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms L Watson
Third-up today. First-up got back early 6th of 11 at Albury Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1175m, 6 len behind Raiderlicious carrying 58kg at $151. Second-up 6th of 10 at Wagga F&M Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1300m, 4 len behind Grinzinger Nyx with 58kg at $21. Still not quite there.
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J LYON
White, Family Crest, Royal Blue Sleeves, Yellow Cap