Devonport 03 May 2026
GOING: G
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Lending 4 U Class 1 Hcp 1150m Track: SYNTHETIC Rail: True. |
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Expecting California Flyer to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. STAR TERRITORY (3) has switched from a Victorian yard freshened 36 days, Disappointed as a firm favourite at Kyneton last time but his form prior stacks right up for this. Gets back and will be hitting the line hard. RESPITE (6) is lightly raced and was expected to win at Launceston first-up but looked a run short. Just missed the two prior off a 3L Maiden win at this track second-up. Gets in well with Johnstone's 1.5kg claim and is sure to feature. THE REAL MAN (2) switched from a Victorian yard and looked good winning a Launceston Maiden off a brief freshening. Was backed off the map and has won a trial here by a space since. Needs a good ride but will win more races here. CALIFORNIA FLYER (4) has been racing well for the new barn and has a handy 2kg claim. Switched back 270m for this, and that's the query. RUSHONOVA (7) keeps the top hoop and will likely skip across and settle forward. She's in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Star Territory appeals most.
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HIGHLAND DUEL
LEANNE GAFFNEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C J Gaffney, Mrs L Gaffney, Mrs M E Smart, Miss J A Galic, D R Hutton, J M Newman, R W Reece, D C Amos & C C Leach Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after nine months 10th of 12 at Launceston Cl1 on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Geegees Downpour carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on June 1 over 1009m, nose behind Simply Deep carrying 57kg at $6.50. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
13 KIRRA-LEE LANE |
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| 2 | 49581 |
THE REAL MAN
GLENN STEVENSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C M Connelly & C S Connelly Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Launceston Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Lawrenny Boys with 58kg at $1.55. Before that 8th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Man Of The Sea with 59kg at $14. Wide gate but can't be ruled out. |
12 CODI JORDAN |
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| 3 | x3266 |
STAR TERRITORY
MICHAEL TRINDER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B R Diprose, Mrs M Diprose & A M Diprose Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Kyneton 0 - 56 on March 28 over 1208m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rampazetto with 59.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at Kyneton Bm56 on March 13 over 1206m, 2.5 len behind Drone Attack with 60kg at $4. Ex Victorian who rates well and the betting will be key. |
8 K SANDERSON |
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| 4 | 35314 |
CALIFORNIA FLYER
TRENT WELLS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs K Flaherty, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 (Mgr: A E Jacobs), S A Hounihan, Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), Rich Breeze (Mgr: S Lockie), A J Johnson, S Uebergang, K J Crouch, B J Moloney, R A Leemon & Get Punted Racing (Mgr: G L Rodwell) Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 17 over 1420m, 2 len behind Team Heist carrying 56.5kg at $8. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Launceston Mdn-Sw April 3 over 1200m defeating Light Force carrying 56.5kg at $3. Can't be ruled out. |
5 LAUREN BURKE |
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| 5 | 741x0 |
RAPIDS AHEAD
GRAEME MCCULLOCH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch), I P Goninon, T J Macleod, R H Higgins & Mrs J M Higgins Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Dubai Affair with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Sister Royal with 56.5kg at $101. Fitter but hard to see him featuring. |
4 T BAKER |
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RESPITE
ADAM TRINDER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG W W Doughty Second run back. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Dubai Affair carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at this track Mdn-Sw September 21 over 1150m defeating Who's In Dev with 56.5kg at $2.90. She is capable of testing this field. |
6 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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RUSHONOVA
ADAM TRINDER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG A Trinder, D A Clarke, R G Schaeche, N J Webberley & P W Smith Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Launceston Bm60 on April 3 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Material Madam carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 at Launceston Cl1 on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zambezi Blonde carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Encouraging effort last start. Despite the gate should run well. |
11 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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TROTSKY
DYLAN CLARK 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A M McDonnell Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at Launceston Cl1 on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Geegees Downpour carrying 57.5kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Dubai Affair carrying 58kg at $15. May need one more. |
9 HAYLEY MC CARTHY |
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GEEGEE AUNTY JESS
LEON WELLS 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Mrs L J Wells Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw September 28 over 1880m, 3.5 len behind Vino Novello with 57kg at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw April 21 2025 over 1009m, 2 len behind Platinum Reggae with 55kg at $11. Others offer more appeal. |
3 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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| 10 | 4346x |
PEAK A BOOM
LEANNE GAFFNEY 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, C D Gaffney & Miss L L Blacker First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track Cl1 May 4 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Mega Mic with 53.5kg at $15. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Launceston Mdn-Sw November 13 2024 over 1220m, soft track; 13 len behind Hububbajahn with 56.5kg at $10. Will take benefit from this outing. |
2 D PIRES |
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WILD NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER 4YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG G W Skelton Most recently raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Hobart Cl1 on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Toganmain with 54kg at $9. Before that 5th of 12 at Launceston Cl1 on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Geegees Downpour carrying 52kg at $31. Prefer others. |
10 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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RED FOX
MARK EVANS 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M W Evans & Miss O B Evans Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at this track Bm60 on March 9 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Zoete's Rock with 55.5kg at $17. Finished fourth, beaten 2 lengths, last start over 1200m at Launceston. |
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SAY IT WITH WORDS
LEON WELLS 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs L M Mitchell & S A Mitchell Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Launceston Cl1 December 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind Eaglefurther carrying 54kg at $31. Previously first up; second last of 7 at this track Cl1 June 1 over 1009m, 2 len behind Simply Deep with 55.5kg at $31. Not at this stage. |
1 CHLOE WELLS |
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| 14 | 93068 |
GIE IT LALDY
PATRICK DARGAN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs M E Dalco, M J Wallace & J C Youd Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Launceston Cl1 on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Quafftide with 54kg at $21. Before that 6th of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on February 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Thonatus carrying 54kg at $21. Out of her depth. |
7 K BOXALL |
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| 15 | 2400x |
VANITY STAR
TRENT WELLS 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs L J Wells & T Wells Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Launceston Cl1 February 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Novalargo with 54kg at $26. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track Cl1 December 19 over 1150m, 2 len behind Prince Of Khatun carrying 54kg at $17. Might need a run or two. |
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