Armidale 13 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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DEBORTOLI WINES NEWMARKET SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1100m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo assured from Chandon Star and Bomarea leading the charge. CHANDON STAR (4) is a consistent gelding racing in career-best form. Showed his usual early dash from the wide gate when he fought on bravely to run second over this trip at Dubbo in a fast run contest. Will take control early from the better gate with a winning rider jumping back aboard. UNREACHABLE (12) stepped up in grade last campaign winning in Highway class and finishing a close-up fourth in the Mona Lisa Prelude. Faded late first-up from the wide draw when eighth over 1200m at Randwick in Highway class. Since fitted with a 1000m trial at Scone. Respect. SARATOGA POWER (2) eye-catching return from back in the field to run fourth over 900m at Muswellbrook in the Skeletar Pre. Strong on his day and gets map favours. DIS IS HEAVEN (8) deep into the prep and worth another chance after his good efforts earlier in his campaign. Drawn to stalk the fast early speed and no shock to see him improve quickly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,12,2,8.
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TWO YA GOT
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs K A Brennan, M J Brennan, Mrs K R Davis & J L Davis Most recently second last of 11 at Muswellbrook Skel Prel on March 8 over 900m, 6 len behind Durova with 63.5kg at $61. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Inazuma Boy with 60kg at $26. Needs to find a few lengths. |
8 BRAITH NOCK |
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SARATOGA POWER
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) & Mrs L E Cavanough Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Muswellbrook Skel Prel on March 8 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Durova carrying 61.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on September 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind So Magnificent carrying 54.5kg at $51. Fitter and is among the leading chances. |
5 NICK PALMER |
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BOMAREA
MARC QUINN 5YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG J A Peir, G W Chesher, D Stojanovic, B P Trummel, K W Banks, Pepperwood Racing (Mgr: G M Anderson), S H Carn, M L Brunell, Ms T Byrne, D A James, Mrs L L James, M C McCann, C J Newman, M Brennan, P F Van Der Meer, B J Maher, M J Newman, P C Byrne, Mrs M J Peir & Leprechaun Racing (Mgr: L F Kelly) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 at Muswellbrook Sizzler Bm82 on January 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Boss carrying 60.5kg at $2.20. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Port Macquarie Mnc Champ on February 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Show 'Em Howl with 55.5kg at $26. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time. |
7 JENNY DUGGAN |
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CHANDON STAR
JANE CLEMENT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG A Aceti Recent form sound. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on March 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Inazuma Boy carrying 57kg at $4.40. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, head behind Inazuma Boy carrying 56.5kg at $10. Racing well and can break through this time. |
6 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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EPIC RANGER
JACOB PERRETT 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG C J Englebrecht & Mrs R L Englebrecht Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Tamworth Bm82 January 23 2025 over 1600m, 25 len behind Rematch carrying 58kg at $91. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track Newmarket Bm85 December 8 2024 over 1100m, 11 len behind Ezekeil carrying 55.5kg at $31. Prefer to see how he returns. |
11 JULIET PARTRIDGE |
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JUST IN REACH
SUE GRILLS 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG I K McArthur, S C Peake, Ms S G Grills & R E Slip At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, neck behind Inazuma Boy carrying 55.5kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on January 26 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nazwah carrying 54.5kg at $101. Likely to struggle against this line-up. |
3 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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RIVKIN
LYLE CHANDLER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG P A Stennett, O Field, J W Stennett, I Morrisey & D J O'Shannassy At the latest run 7th of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Inazuma Boy with 55kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 8 at Walcha Lightninghcp 82 on February 6 over 1000m, neck behind Dune And Dusted with 58.5kg at $5. Capable of taking a hand in the finish. |
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DIS IS HEAVEN
COLT PROSSER 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs T Prosser, R G Bailey, M W Bailey & B Blanch Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Walcha Lightninghcp 82 on February 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Dune And Dusted with 58kg at $13. Before that ran last in a small field at Ballina Bm82 on January 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Tiger Tie carrying 59kg at $9. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance. |
2 L P ROLLS |
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GOLD LOVER
HOLLY WILLIAMS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms H Williams, C Campbell, Mrs W M Carlile, P Carlile, C Johns, Mrs M M Morley, D Morters, Ms S Ratten, R G Morley, Mrs J Thompson, Miss A Halliday, D Grant, Ms L Wharekura & D J Devenish Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Walcha Lightninghcp 82 on February 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Dune And Dusted with 57kg at $8. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on December 17 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Indefensible carrying 54kg at $19. Keep safe despite drawing out. |
14 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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IRON HAT
JAN BOWEN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, Ms J Buttenshaw, G B Thode, L D Campbell, D J Grant, T Standen, R W Standen, M Mulligan, A M J Duffy & N W Stig At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Inazuma Boy carrying 53.5kg at $15. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Walcha Lightninghcp 82 on February 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Dune And Dusted with 56kg at $26. Can't recommend. |
1 P GRAHAM |
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STAFFA
HOLLY WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG CBR (Mgr: R A M Lightfoot) At the latest run 10th of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on March 6 over 1100m, 9 len behind Inazuma Boy with 55kg at $20. The run before that 5th of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on February 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brutal Love with 55kg at $13. Exotic prospect. |
4 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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UNREACHABLE
JEREMY SYLVESTER 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms M L Summerhill, T T Auld, W H Middleton, C P Gee, M Williams, J W Hooey, P J Williams, A P Paras, J A Sylvester, Mrs S Judd, Ms B M Clark, Mrs E Nielsen, Mrs T A Bailey, G Huggins, Miss C G Huggins, Miss E R Huggins, B Huggins, Mrs S Huggins & Ms B A Thomas Second-up. First-up after five months faded in the straight 8th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on February 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Fingers Hunter carrying 53kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Taree Cl3 on July 22 over 1262m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bodhi Boy with 56kg at $18. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat. |
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RAN NA LADY
CASSANDRA STUMMER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G W T Newman, L Newman, M Peterson, J A Cook, M J Newman & A M Fay Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on February 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Don't Doubt Merlin carrying 53.5kg at $21. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Tamworth Bm66 on February 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tough Guy carrying 59.5kg at $51. Outclassed. |
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ALBANJO
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R Miller & Mrs J A Miller First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Grafton March Hare March 16 over 1175m, 3.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 54kg at $16. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 January 1 2025 over 1050m, 3 len behind Stillwell carrying 61.5kg at $16. Might be better off following this outing. |
9 N THOMAS |
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SHARPEN THE KNIVES
TRACY BELL 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs C J Sewell, L J Sewell, Mrs E M Ulrick, S R Ulrick, F Yule, Mrs L J Sewell, J M Sewell, D Clyde-Smith, Mrs D A Clyde-Smith & Mrs J Ranck Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Scone Ctry Cl2 August 25 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Upwardly Mobile carrying 55kg at $51. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track Cl1 April 15 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Nation Changing with 57.5kg at $6.50. Unlikely to trouble the top few. |
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