Taree 31 Jan 2025
GOING: S(5)
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SKY INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW- CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1250m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of early pace from Onepointsevengone, Oakfield Pinto and Bantarki primarily.
ENSIGN PARKER (6) was easy in betting but led all the way and proved far too good first-up over a similar trip at Muswellbrook. Meets a deeper field today but drops 6kgs and strips fitter so he can run boldly again. The lightly raced SHOW 'EM HOWL (9) made it two-for-two this campaign when he thundered home to score over 1200m at Port Macquarie last time out. Eligible for easier races but he is full of potential and draws a good gate for the first time this prep. LADY SOAMES (4) failed to fire when fresh from an eighteen-week break over 1200m at Port Macquarie last start. Given a 33-day let-up and does race well second-up. Deserves another chance. ZARU (3) took charge a fair way out and went on to easily take out a BM66 over this course and distance recently. Has a remarkable fourteen top three finishes from fifteen runs here. Must go in the numbers. SILVER HALO (5) also enjoys racing here and trialled well recently so she is in the mix first-up from a nineteen-week lay-off. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ensign Parker each-way in a very open affair.
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PEAK
ADAM DUGGAN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG TCR (Mgr: P Coffey) Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up 10th of 12 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 20 over 1100m, 4 len behind Yiska with 58kg at $21. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mid Bm64 on December 26 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Spicy Hotpot with 59kg at $8. Not to be discarded. |
8 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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BANTARKI
TONY BALL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG R W C Mills, Ms J A Mills, D Berry, Mrs S Berry, Ms S Roberts, D Roberts, Mrs S Steptoe, P Steptoe, B Shultz, C McDonald, Mrs J Mayne, D Mayne, Mrs K Shultz, C Shultz, K Mayne, B Morris, D Nowland, J Nowland, D Burley & R Bell Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card March 22 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind That's Molly carrying 57.5kg at $101. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 January 31 over 1250m, soft track; 3 len behind Desiah carrying 58.5kg at $26. Not hopeless. |
11 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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ZARU
LYNDALL OLSON 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S A Olson, M S Olson, L D Olson, D G Anderson, Miss A McKay, TJ McKay, Mrs LT McKay, TD Wright, Mrs CM Wright, M Wright, PA McEvoy, Mrs PL Scollard, Mrs K Greathead, WS Rushton, C Young, D Farag & K A Greathead At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track Bm66 January 7 over 1300m in soft going defeating Strobing carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm64 on December 26 over 1350m, 5 len behind Dumebi carrying 55kg at $7.50. Back in form and is sure to go very well. |
2 AARON BULLOCK |
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LADY SOAMES
KRIS LEES 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Australian Bloodstock, Two Fish Combo, Lees Racing Pty Ltd, R M Harvey, D L Nufer, G Morley, T Walters, S M Humphries, C J Burge, F J Elmer, M C Elmer, J Ashcroft, M W James, J Lovett, D A Simpson, M E Jones, Butter Wheel, M Newson & S Catania Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Port Macquarie F&M Bm64 on December 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind River Pat with 60kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 20 over 1250m, on a wet track; neck behind Wilderness Star carrying 59kg at $6. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
13 A GIBBONS |
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SILVER HALO
LOU MARY 4YO GREY MARE 55.0KG S G van Eyk, S L Ware, J K Muirhead, Mrs D Muirhead, G L Lindsay, D J Haynes, M Hoy, Munnies Racing (Mgr: S G McMonnies) & J A Macpherson Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 September 21 over 1250m, 4 len behind Princess Cruizer with 57.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Scone Cl2 May 17 over 1300m slow track defeating Code In Time with 55kg at $16. The winner of two from two here so a bright return is on the cards. |
17 D DILLON |
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ENSIGN PARKER
TODD HOWLETT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG L Fairhall Second run back. First-up after two months won by 2 len at Muswellbrook Bm58 January 13 over 1280m on a rain affected track defeating Hell Of A Lad carrying 61kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on November 5 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Willingale carrying 60kg at $4.50. Likely to come on from that run and can win again. |
4 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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KAIHOKO
COLT PROSSER 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs T Prosser, D L Monkley, G Forrest, M J Coman, S M Thurtell, S W Hackney, Mrs T A Coman, F Neves, Mrs D Kelly & Stay On Track (Mgr: M S A Beetson) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw July 27 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Victory Roll carrying 57kg at $15. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 May 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Gentileschi with 55.5kg at $21. Handy gelding who is good enough to test this field. |
8 L P ROLLS |
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OAKFIELD PINTO
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B Mackenzie Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 September 17 2022 over 2300m, soft track; 9 len behind Deniliquin with 57kg at $16. When resuming last campaign raced wide without cover; 11th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cl2 June 19 2022 over 1500m, soft track; 10 len behind Exolay carrying 55kg at $21. Suspect he will find these a bit quick. |
5 LAUREN VAN TIJN |
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SHOW 'EM HOWL
R J AGNEW 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R J Agnew, D L Prosser, Miss M Agnew, Mrs A M Agnew, T Woods & D P Peisley Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up settled well back; won by 1.75 len at this track Ctry Mdn January 7 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Queen Calanthe with 57kg at $14. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 January 19 over 1200m defeating Highly Tempted with 58kg at $6. Promising youngster who is well placed to bring up the hat-trick. |
1 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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SIGSWORTH
STEPHEN FARLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C A Martin, D S Brown, G Shirley, J T Hedges, D P Hedges & Ms K A Southwell Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on January 3 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Once A Lady with 60kg at $7.50. Second-up 3rd of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on January 24 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Sumo Fish carrying 58kg at $7.50. Not far away of late. Very fit now and must be respected. |
6 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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SOLAR POWER
COLT PROSSER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG T Connors & G B Robertson Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Grafton Graf Gneas July 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Rapt carrying 54kg at $26. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Tuncurry Ctry Mdn February 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind The Young Years with 58kg at $15. Recent trial winner who might shine with winkers on for the first time. |
10 BEN LOOKER |
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MR TABASCO
BRETT BELLAMY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs A Foley, N M Foley, A B Crowe & Mrs K A Crowe Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track Bm66 on December 22 over 1258m, 17 len behind Island Legend carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that second last of 11 at Ballina Bm66 on November 28 over 1412m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cold One with 57kg at $16. Might struggle again. |
12 J GRISEDALE |
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REATEROS
WAYNE WILKES 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Ms S M Woodcock, M J Everett, H I Everett & Meredith Park Syndicate (Mgr: Ms S M Woodcock) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 22 over 1005m, 1.75 len behind Once A Lady carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Last start 8th of 14 at Wyong Highway-C3 on January 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Wilbury carrying 54kg at $101. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
13 SHAE WILKES |
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ROBARGE
TERRY EVANS 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T Evans, Miss C Brown, R W Duncan, T Grey, Mrs FH McCall, P W Norris, S J Hart & C F Robinson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Tuncurry The Pearl Bm58 on December 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lights Of Paradise carrying 55kg at $11. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on January 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Once A Lady with 55kg at $13. Hard to knock on the form this prep. |
7 EMILY FARR |
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WANDJAD
WAYNE WILKES 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Ms J R Baker Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on January 19 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Nazare's Impact with 60.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.7 len at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 August 9 over 1205m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Arizona with 58kg at $6. Not out of this. |
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ORSUM
TRENT POTTS 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G J Martin & Two Bar 4 (Mgr: P J Martin) Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on January 19 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 57kg at $6. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Port Macquarie Bm58 January 3 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Onepointsevengone carrying 55kg at $10. Should be about the mark with the help of a good gate. |
3 LEANNE BOYD |
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DISCREET LADY
TOM HIGGINS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T J Higgins Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at Port Macquarie F&M Bm64 on December 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind River Pat carrying 55kg at $101. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on January 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 57.5kg at $71. Can't entertain on that form. |
14 KACIE ADAMS |
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ONEPOINTSEVENGONE
TONY BALL 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, K J Ball, J C Haisell, R W C Mills, Ms J A Mills, Scattered Racing (Mgr: J Hawkins), D Burley & Mrs J Burley Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on December 14 over 1012m, 3 len behind Miss Mazerati with 56kg at $6. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Orsum with 52kg at $11. Not keen. |
9 COURTNEY FERRIS |
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