Orange 11 Apr 2025
GOING: G(3)
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PIRTEK ORANGE ***BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY*** ORANGE GOLD CUP 2100m Track: GOOD 3 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m Cutaway Applies. |
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Solid tempo with Rematch leading from Campaldino and Aimpoint. TAJAWAL (7) improving gelding who comes here in peak condition. Stalked the good tempo when a narrow second as $1.55 fav over 2100m at Tamworth on a soft track. Drops sharply in weight today and no excuses from the low draw. Hard to beat. CAMPALDINO (3) tough on pace gelding from the Waterhouse & Bott yard who is placed to advantage here. Started hard in the market when a narrow second over 1800m at Randwick Kensington in BM78 grade. Genuine top three player. MAGNACE (10) Dubbo-trained gelding chasing his fourth straight win. Has an excellent record here after dropping in trip for a comfortable win over 1600m here on March 23. Proven this trip and goes close again. FLYING ARGENTO (16) massive jump in class and failed to get into the contest from the wide draw when sixteenth over 2400m in the G1 ATC Australian Derby at Randwick. Capable of turning it around quickly. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tajawal in a tight finish.
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AIMPOINT
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M D Griffith, P N Rees, Mrs A Griffith, J J Brown, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Miss J Conroy, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, G J Hume & C Meyers Most recently won by 2 len at Wellington Well Cup Mbm82 March 31 over 1700m in soft going defeating Cliff House with 55kg at $4.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 22 over 1830m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Fioprospero with 59kg at $21. In great form but this will test. |
4 M BELL |
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REMATCH
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) Useful type. Most recently 6th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Know Thyself with 59kg at $19. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Tamworth H&Nw Champ on March 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Intervarsity with 59kg at $11. Major player. |
1 D DILLON |
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CAMPALDINO
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Azzurri Tiger Racing (Mgr: S Gatto), Biviano Bros (Mgr: F Biviano), Coco's Crew, Happy Racing, T Henderson, T Ludowyke, Magro Racing, J Neilsen, Mrs C Read, Mrs H Stone, Thirsty Shamrocks, D Wilden-Constantin, Darby Racing Campaldino & R Tanti Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on March 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Mawjood with 59.5kg at $16. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1800m, nose behind I Am The Empire with 56.5kg at $2.10. Will roll forward and take catching. |
9 WINONA COSTIN |
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STEEL BLAZE
B M LAZZARINI 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms J Hardwicke, Miss K A Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini, Ms J Munn, G Munro, A Reid, Mrs R L Verschelden, S W Verschelden, T G Mamo, Mrs K E Mamo, Miss A Barnes & A C Barnes Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind General Salute carrying 53kg at $101. Last start 6th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bianco Vilano carrying 58.5kg at $41. Underrated stayer who must be kept safe. |
10 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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FUN SUNDAY
BRAD WIDDUP 5YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina) Most recently settled back and ran on when 9th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 Epona on March 22 over 1900m, 7 len behind Mare Of Mt Buller with 54kg at $101. The run before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Canterbury Bm78 on February 28 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind O'Ziggy carrying 54kg at $9.50. Expected to improve on recent efforts. |
15 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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VICTORY ROLL
PAT MURPHY 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG J P Bergin, Mrs K L Bergin, W Goldthorp, Mrs B J Murphy, B Hassell, S P Fitzgerald, Ms J M Murphy, Mrs K E Goldthorp OAM, C Davis, Mrs K Miller, G Jones, A Hassell, Mrs R Hassell, M D Smith & Mrs V A Smith Useful gelding. Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Wellington Well Cup Mbm82 on March 31 over 1700m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aimpoint with 54kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 13 at Goulburn Bm74 on March 23 over 1600m, neck behind The Right Rein carrying 62.5kg at $26. Place prospects best. |
5 R BENSLEY |
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TAJAWAL
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, WayneJen, Blackbird Power Racing No 2, Bonobos Racing, G Sandford, Mrs M McFarlane, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, A D Stanley, Bennett Racing, Dr J R Ramsay, S P Gardner, C Liu, Mrs K M Mornard, H Tam, W D Simmonds, B Nelson, G J P Van Amyden, Hon. G J Williamson & ANR Tajawal Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Tamworth Morn Prel(80) on April 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; head behind Our Bambino carrying 58.5kg at $1.55. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Taree Bm66 March 17 over 2018m in soft going defeating Yorikiri with 62kg at $4.40. In peak form and looks hard to beat. |
3 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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BINKOU
GARRY FRAZER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A Stanescu Useful type. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 18 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Our Uptown Girl carrying 59.5kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pocketing carrying 54.5kg at $31. Worth including. |
2 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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DON STEFANO
DEAN MIRFIN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A Muollo & Mrs G Muollo Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 14 at this track Cdra Champ on February 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Zarizatycoon carrying 57.5kg at $31. Last start 14th of 16 at Randwick Ctry Champ on April 5 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Know Thyself with 56kg at $201. Needs to improve sharply to figure. |
13 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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MAGNACE
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M R Mulholland, Z Dockar-Clay & P Burton Useful type. Most recently favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track Cup Prelude March 23 over 1600m in soft going defeating Cape Byron with 55kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Dubbo Bm66 March 7 over 2200m defeating D'oro Choice with 58.5kg at $2.50. Flying at the moment and expected to prove hard to beat again. |
8 SERG LISNYY |
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RICO SUAVE
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG S O'Halloran At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Cup Prelude on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Magnace with 56kg at $9.50. The race before that ran last of 10 at Newcastle Provmid Champ on March 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Welcometobarbados carrying 56kg at $101. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
7 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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HELLUVA SOIREE
LUKE PEPPER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs G C King, J Levi, A W Mcgovern, Miss B M Thomson, Soaked (Mgr: S J Perry), Ms A J Appleton, Mrs L McFarlane, P D McDougall, I Caldwell, M Szeitz, B A Rickard, Mrs P J Gray, B E Gray & C McFarlane Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Wagga Bm74 March 13 over 2000m defeating Associate carrying 53kg at $2.90. The race before that 4th of 10 at Canberra Canb Cup Prev88 on February 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Scarli Japali carrying 55kg at $31. In career best form and not to be underestimated. |
10 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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D'ORO CHOICE
ALISON SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R Hoskin Going well. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Wellington Bm 66 Hcp March 28 over 2400m defeating Threw carrying 59kg at $4.20. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Dubbo Bm66 on March 7 over 2200m, 2 len behind Magnace with 59kg at $3.90. Don't dismiss. |
6 M A CAHILL |
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MARENARO
DEAN MIRFIN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A M Muollo, L Petagna, C Hadjiparaskevas, L F Muollo, D Focas & P J F Cataldo Last start 8th of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on April 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Alpine Kandy carrying 58kg at $9.50. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Cup Prelude on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Magnace carrying 54kg at $7.50. Hard to make a case. |
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TROPIC SANDS
JARROD AUSTIN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P J Trothe, J B O'Callaghan, D S Legge, B J Williams, D A Druce, M J Kiely, R Tucknott, J Hull, S W J Waters & International Thoroughbred Alliance (Mgr: L Trimboli) Last start 6th of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 1 over 1890m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Tenniel with 56.5kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 10 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Oakfield Prince with 53kg at $11. Looking to others on this occasion. |
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FLYING ARGENTO
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG DL Breeding and Racing (Mgr: D Lopez), J Incollingo & C Barbaro Useful gelding. Most recently 16th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 14 len behind Aeliana carrying 56.5kg at $301. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 March 24 over 2100m in the wet defeating She's Got Teeth carrying 59kg at $1.90. Big improver in this easier contest. |
11 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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YA LOVE HER
PAUL THEOBALD 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mrs D E Kinghorn, P Theobald & Miss A Blackburn Last start 5th of 9 at Wellington Bm 66 Hcp on March 28 over 2400m, 8 len behind D'oro Choice with 55kg at $12. Before that 6th of 8 at Bathurst Cl1-Sw on March 3 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Luna Flirt with 59kg at $13. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
12 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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