Gundagai 12 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THANKS MIKE GARDINER CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of pressure with Cayman Island, Kool Kat and Treasure Hunter leading the charge. TREASURE HUNTER (8) loomed to win but ran out of condition when fresh from a spell over 1000m at the Sapphire Coast last time out. Will take a lot from that run and less pressure over this longer trip is to his advantage. Can improve enough to take this out. COSSACK WARRIOR (4) led for home under siege but really gave his all only to be edged out on the line over 1300m at Goulburn recently. In great form and his record at this trip reads well. Sure to be prominent for a long way. Front-runner CAYMAN ISLAND (7) comes back in trip today after being pegged back late in his last couple, both over 1600m. Might have to work a bit from the wide draw which is the only concern. TRANSPORTER (2) steps out for a new stable and has plenty of upside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 8,4,7.
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DOLZINO
LAUREN DAVIES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T Bova, J Bova, J Bova, D Power, M Caruso, N D Fuz & R Todorcevski Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on March 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Jazz All Knight with 57kg at $10. The race before that won by a long-neck at Braidwood Cl2 February 7 over 1350m defeating Ginjari with 59.5kg at $3.50. Has to improve a lot to match these. |
3 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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TRANSPORTER
RODGER WATERS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R Waters Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Buvelot carrying 59kg at $7.50. Last start won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1300m defeating Le Beau Gosse with 59kg at $6.50. Has plenty of upside and is sure to be very competitive again. |
10 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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WALK THE PIER
MATTHEW KELLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG E J Kelly, P H Lewis, D V Kelly, M Kaddoura, R J Spurway, R J Friend, R J Rowlands, C Hill, G J Beaumont, M Shoudra, A Latina, D A W Waite, J M Schofield, Mrs R Dawson, P W Cassim & Mrs J G Cassim Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 8 at Canberra Cl2 on March 25 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Common Goal carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Charleroi carrying 59kg at $2.90. Strips fitter and is in the mix. |
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COSSACK WARRIOR
LUKE PEPPER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Darby Racing, Miss H M Alderton, S L Alderton, R Burt, R Burt, D R Harding, D S Paton, AC Reynolds, Pumpa Racing, Darby Racing Laetitia, Beams, G W Hooper & N J Hooper Racing well recently. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on March 22 over 1300m, slow going head behind Brutal Eyes with 61.5kg at $5. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on March 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sablonneuse carrying 61.5kg at $3.20. Rates highly on recent form and should be in the finish again. |
11 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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GRENOBLE
JAMES PONSONBY 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs K L Ponsonby Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Albury Bm66 on April 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jannik carrying 58kg at $9. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on June 13 2024 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Verbek carrying 57kg at $13. Finished seventh in a Hawkesbury trial over 1000m on March 23. Will take great benefit from this run. |
16 WINONA COSTIN |
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SHYAMALAN
MATTHEW KELLEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG E J Kelly Most recently won by 0.8 len at Orange Bm58 March 22 over 1280m defeating Mrs Bull carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The race before that 5th of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 Bm66 on March 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sir Franklin with 56kg at $19. Well placed. Draws out but can cross and will be hard to reel in again. |
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CAYMAN ISLAND
SHANE BLOOMFIELD 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms R J Tatham Form hard to fault. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 13 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on February 28 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Bottas carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Wagga Bm58 on February 16 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Think I Do with 55.5kg at $7. Consistent gelding who shapes as a key runner. |
15 ELLA BENT |
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TREASURE HUNTER
SCOTT COLLINGS 3YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG JW, RPM, PJM Kelly & Co (Mgr: R P M Kelly) Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at Sapphire Coast Cl1 on March 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Harry The Thief carrying 58kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dancing Man with 57.5kg at $2.10. Plenty of improvement to come with that run under his belt. |
4 LOUISE DAY |
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TRUST IN CHAD
DAVID O'PREY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG J A Brown, Joey And Ginger (Mgr: C J Lamb), R Mayne & Ms B Hamdorf Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 15 at Albury Bm58 on March 20 over 1175m, slow going 3.5 len behind Blue Monday carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 4.5 len behind Geegee Jet By carrying 61kg at $26. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred. |
7 BRENDAN WARD |
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THEO'S CHOICE
WAYNE CARROLL 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J R Lansdown & Miss S L Lansdown Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 3rd of 11 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind La Mer Bleue carrying 59kg at $16. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Albury Bm58 on May 20 2024 over 1175m, neck behind Wagunda carrying 57.5kg at $12. Looms as a significant threat. |
12 J LYON |
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BROOKLYN DASH
MICHAEL TRAVERS 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs N Schenscher Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Dubbo Cl1-Sw on March 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lagoon with 57kg at $31. The start before that 12th of 14 at Mudgee Cdra Champ on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Tom Vegas with 54kg at $201. Looking elsewhere. |
8 C J PARISH |
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SEASMOKE
MICHAEL TRAVERS 3YO GREY FILLY 55.0KG M Travers, Ms M J Hayward, K Harris, J L Winner, Ms J M L Ford, N Beck, M J Bailey, Ms J L Hadow & S N Cox Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on March 19 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Tessarion with 55kg at $21. The race before that won by 1.1 len at Albury Mdn February 23 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Carramar with 56kg at $4.40. Among the better chances. |
14 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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TERESPRIT
MICHAEL TRAVERS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A F Twyford, Miss S M Hercus, J Dickinson, Mrs K Dickinson, M Cronin, Mrs C J M Cronin, G L G Wilde, A L Cronin, B Gale & N W Wilde Second run back. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Ardlethan Pic Cl3t on March 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Maryland Bridge with 69kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Seymour Bm58 on June 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Grinzinger Love with 59.5kg at $13. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
9 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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OSSIFIED
DONNA SCOTT 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M J Cole & J Hogarty Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len Albury Cl1 December 7 2024 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Canny Defense with 53kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Geelong Bm58 April 2 2024 over 1140m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Thisismyturf carrying 60kg at $19. Prefer to see how he returns. |
13 SHAUN GUYMER |
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TRIFECTA RUBY
GARY COLVIN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG G J Colvin, B P Dwyer, Leadbitter Racing (Mgr: A J Leadbitter), D G Button, D B Mcloughlin, Mrs K A Colvin, G F Price, T J Dwyer, EST W H Worland, P T McRedmond, Drueberoe (Mgr: S G Oehm), Glasgow Racing (Mgr: Mrs V L Glasgow) & Bankcard Bandit (Mgr: T A Green) Most recently 3rd in a small field at Tullibigeal Pic Cl2t on March 28 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Notleanormean with 68kg at $2. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Berrigan Bm58 on March 14 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Alternate carrying 56kg at $7. Not keen. |
5 BROCK RYAN |
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PARALIA
ROBERT WELLINGTON 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J B Wellington, E L Wellington & Mrs S A Wellington Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Berrigan Bm50 on March 14 over 1600m, 3 len behind Overloaded carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Towong Bm52 on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Sly Cascata carrying 59.5kg at $9. Looks tested again this line-up. |
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KOOL KAT
OLIVIA OSBORNE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy Dual acceptor. Two back was 2nd in a small field at Carrathool Bm50 on March 28 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Wagunda carrying 56.5kg at $4. Must improve off a last-start 11th over 1300m at Tocumwal to feature in the finish. |
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FLEET DESTINATION
CRAIG WIDDISON 7YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG R H Flynn & Mrs C Flynn Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Berrigan Bm58 on March 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Alternate with 53.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Minesite carrying 55.5kg at $5. Needs something easier. |
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