Tamworth 01 Apr 2025
GOING: S(5)
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MCDONALDS TAMWORTH COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: True . |
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Good pace expected with Smoke On The Water, King Larry and Mighty Zou paving the way. IVY DIVA (10) again failed to threaten last time out at the second run of the campaign, racing back in the field and failing to improve over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Back in grade and probably looking for this trip now. Worth another chance. KING LARRY (2) has his hoof firmly on the till. Well backed most recently but missed by the barest margin over 1000m at Taree. Has never raced beyond 1100m which is the only concern. PRINCE OF SEPANG (3) returned to the winner's list with a convincing performance in a Class 2 over this journey at Coonamble. Building a solid 1200m record - must be respected. The unbeaten SMOKE ON THE WATER (5) returns after nearly fourteen months off the scene. Could not have been more impressive in that maiden campaign. The long break is a big question mark but a recent trial was encouraging. SOCIAL OUTCAST (7) is also coming off a long break. Will improve off this run but should be thrown in the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Ivy Diva on an each-way basis.
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ARCTIC LEGEND
CODY MORGAN 4YO GR/CH GELDING 60.0KG C G Morgan, Emjayem, Singleworth Racing, Hillview Racing, Not My Car, A Mangovsky, Sky High Racing, Castlereagh Racing 5, D Murphy, D F Massey, W H Thomas, J P Hetherington, J Shepherdson, Ms S L Shephard, Ms M J Hetherington, P H Hassall, A & K Ropa Racing, Miss S M Giggins & W A Devine Third-up today. Resuming did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Scone Cl4 Prev on February 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Giving Delight carrying 55kg at $20. Last start 7th of 11 at this track Ctry Cl2-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Retrieval with 59kg at $3.10. Definitely one to consider. |
11 IZZY NEALE |
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| 2 | 0x432 |
KING LARRY
WAYNE WILKES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG W T Wilkes, C S Russell & J Wilkes Going well. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1000m, nose behind In Spades carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Walcha Cl2 Hcp on February 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Speck with 55.5kg at $2.35. Has ability and is one of the major players. |
5 SHAE WILKES |
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| 3 | 54341 |
PRINCE OF SEPANG
JANE CLEMENT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), B M Swan, S J Murray, Mrs T Gallagher, M Murray, Ms E Woods, B Murray, Ms C Andriske & Ms K Murray Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Coonamble Cl2 March 16 over 1200m defeating Stillwell with 54kg at $3.70. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Cl2-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Retrieval carrying 57kg at $21. Can get the job done again. |
4 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 4 | 17x50 |
FOXWELL
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 7YO BLACK GELDING 59.0KG K R Turner Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 39 days. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Chico Casino with 61kg at $12. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Quirindi Ctry Cl2-Sw on February 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Capital Mac carrying 59kg at $21. SCRATCHED. |
6 SERG LISNYY |
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| 5 | 11x |
SMOKE ON THE WATER
JAMES DOBIE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, A Lauder, J H McIntosh, B L Samsa, O A Samsa, Miss R S Samsa, M Edwards, T Burns, K Rae, J Rae & G J Bell Won all to date. Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 1.75 len Newcastle Cg&E Bm58 February 6 2024 over 1200m defeating Movin' Denman carrying 59kg at $2.90. At his first start favourite; won by head Gunnedah Ctry Mdn January 16 2024 over 1000m defeating Carbrook with 58kg at $2.50. Impossible to fault so far and can measure up in this company. |
1 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 6 | 37x32 |
NEWS BOUND
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG R Hewitt Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Scone Cl1 on March 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Flying Argyle with 58kg at $1.75. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on March 14 over 1280m, slow going head behind Vierville carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. SCRATCHED. |
1 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 7 | 6122x |
SOCIAL OUTCAST
CODY MORGAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Madam Zabeel (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), R Nicolaidis, M Nicolaidis, K Ward, P Belan, G Smaragdas, M Spillman, D W Spillman & P J Seary Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Scone Ctry Bm58 June 11 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Who Ever Thought carrying 60kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 11 at Walcha Cl1 February 9 2024 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lord Bob with 54.5kg at $7.50. Cannot be ruled out. |
2 SIENA GRIMA |
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| 8 | 418x1 |
VIERVILLE
BRETT CAVANOUGH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Moodie), Mr J Sutherland, Mrs L E Cavanough Second run back. First-up after four months won by a head at Muswellbrook Cl1 March 14 over 1280m in soft going defeating News Bound with 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1423m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Saint Aubins carrying 58kg at $8. SCRATCHED. |
11 M BELL |
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| 9 | x9515 |
AYE AYE SKIPPER
JOHN A SPRAGUE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Sprague & M Joyce Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on February 24 over 1420m, 3.5 len behind Key Legend with 59.5kg at $3.70. Before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Walcha Ctry Bm58 February 7 over 1200m defeating Dune And Dusted with 58kg at $9.50. SCRATCHED. |
14 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 10 | 14x00 |
IVY DIVA
TIM MCINTOSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG A Smith, G L Smith & T E Gormley Third-up today. First-up 12th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on March 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Speck with 53kg at $31. Second-up 11th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on March 14 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Super Impressive with 56kg at $4.40. Rates highly. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field. |
3 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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| 11 | 24x55 |
NOT IN DOUBT
CODY MORGAN 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG M J Deweerd & M J Rose Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Bm82 on January 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ollie's Secret carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Second-up 5th of 13 at this track Bm58 on March 9 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Haiku Star with 56kg at $7.50. Capable enough and is worth serious consideration. |
10 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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LIZZIE'S GEM
SCOTT SINGLETON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Dr R McClenahan Last start second last of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Super Impressive carrying 56kg at $19. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm66 on February 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Fuld's Doubt with 56.5kg at $18. SCRATCHED. |
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| 13 | 5418x |
MIGHTY ZOU
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K Chung & M W Chung He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Dubbo Cl1-Sw October 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Egyptologist carrying 59kg at $21. On debut second last in a small field at Scone Mdn August 19 over 1300m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Hell Of A Lad carrying 59kg at $6.50. Will be better for this run. |
6 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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| 14 | 66x07 |
TOMOE GOZEN
MICHELLE FLEMING 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG J Gardner Third-up today. First-up ran last of 13 at this track Bm58 on March 9 over 1000m, 7 len behind Haiku Star carrying 56.5kg at $19. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on March 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Dashing Rupert carrying 55kg at $151. A win doesn't look likely. |
12 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 15 | 769x5 |
KEROESSA
SALLY TORRENS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss L Torrens Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 9 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 15 over 1250m, slow going 3.5 len behind Invincible Faith carrying 55kg at $17. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 14 at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Egyptologist carrying 57kg at $81. Prefer others. |
7 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 16 | 07709 |
YAMAMAI
ALAN D SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms R J Tatham At the latest run ran last of 9 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on March 14 over 1280m, slow going 9 len behind Vierville with 53kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 10 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 16 len behind Warpainted with 57kg at $61. Well held last time and not going well enough. |
8 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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| 17 | 09702 |
LASER GUIDED GIRL
STEPHEN DIXON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss M L Dixon Most recently 2nd of 9 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 15 over 1250m, slow going 1.3 len behind Invincible Faith with 53.5kg at $13. The start before that 11th of 13 at Armidale Cl1 on February 27 over 1300m, 7 len behind Puzzle Designer with 53kg at $91. SCRATCHED. |
6 M HEAGNEY |
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| 18 | 46665 |
SATURDAY GLORY
SALLY TORRENS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss S A Torrens Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dao Sun carrying 55kg at $10. Before that second last of 7 at this track Cl1 on February 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Callie Cool with 53kg at $10. Likely to struggle again. |
9 JACK BAKER |
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