Rosehill   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

CAPTIVANT @ KIA ORA HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.44)  

Lots of speed predominantly from Elson Boy, Spanish Fox and Satness. SNACK BAR (11) racing in his third state in as many starts and has his hoof on the till. No match for Big Swinger last time out when a game fourth over 1200m at Caulfield. Capable on his day and assess on his good third in the Ming Dynasty last September. STARMAN (12) underrated gelding who resumes in a winnable race with his good fresh record. Has the two trials under the belt and can win this at the big odds. SPANISH FOX (3) saves his best for this trip and ready to peak with McMurray's 3kg claim. Closed strongly from the wide gate when third over 1100m at Scone. Will roll forward from the draw and give plenty of cheek. UNSTOPABULL (7) fitter now and like the way he's closed off at his two runs back. Extra trip will see him be around the money. CRAFTY EAGLE (8) capable on her day and undefeated at this trip. Winkers come off and gets her chance from the low draw SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 11,12,3,7.
1 43x66 TESTATOR SILENS
JOSEPH PRIDE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Jacob Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D Mcmillan)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 3 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Dragonstone with 53kg at $21. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Randwick Bm78 on May 24 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Storm The Ramparts carrying 61.5kg at $21. Facing another stiff test today.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Purple And Grey Diamonds, White Sleeves, Purple And Grey Diamond Cap, White Peak
2 x690x ELSON BOY
DAR LUNN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
G G Mitchell & R D Pratten
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Randwick Ctry Open November 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Gallant Star with 56kg at $10. Previously first up; sixth of 15 at Randwick Bm94 October 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ostraka with 55.5kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns.
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ANNA ROPER
Red, Black Star, Star Cap
3 11x53 SPANISH FOX
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Winkurra Colts (Mgr: M J Freedman), Dr M T Gleeson, Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), M Wanzare, T E Kennedy, Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), G R Dwyer, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), W J Hawkins, Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy), L C Fryer & Banjo Racing (Mgr: Mrs A C Freedman)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 3 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Able Willie carrying 60kg at $8. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Scone Bm78 on May 17 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Zealously with 59kg at $41. Going well. Worth plenty of thought.
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JACE MCMURRAY
White, Sky Blue Hoops, Red Stars Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
4 1570x HIGH BLUE SEA
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
W S Gan
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ February 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rapt carrying 58kg at $4.40. Previously first up; third of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 December 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Zoubaby carrying 60kg at $13. Not keen on his chances.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Yellow, Blue Spots
5 x4220 KING OF ROSEAU
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C T Hay, P M O'Shea, A J Pustetto, G T Charles, V Ponzio, Ms S Bissett, S Triplett, L R Reckwell, G Hale, S E Green, M J Borck, P B Goyen, B J Lenaghan, R Proctor, P J Hanrahan, Mrs G Kabouris, R G Richards, P Browney, N Farrell & World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett)
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Spione carrying 59.5kg at $16. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Gosford Bm78 on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Raikkonen carrying 59kg at $3.80. Place prospects best.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Pale Blue, Red Pulse Racing Horse Logo, Red Pulse Racing Horse Logo On Cap
6 3x547 IRON MAN
EDWARD O'ROURKE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) & Mrs E J Coe
Last start second last of 8 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Kerguelen carrying 57.5kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 3 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Able Willie carrying 60kg at $3. Not a great draw again but goes into the exotics.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
7 95x53 UNSTOPABULL
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Jalana (D Gremmo), A R Gonzalez, A S Charlwood, H Sidaros, Y Sidaros, P W Griffin, W Horder, G Maggs, BCHAMPS Racing (M Harrington), A Bridgewater, Zecchin Cassidy Racing (R Zecchin), G Newbery, A Walsh, M J Dover, Ready 4 Racing (B Callaghan), Yellow Stone Racing (P A Haddad), R Orley & D Pollard
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 15 at Scone Bm78 on May 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Zealously with 58kg at $9. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Kerguelen carrying 58kg at $6.50. Cannot be disregarded.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Black And Maroon Halves, White Bull Motif, Yellow Sleeves, Black And Maroon Checked Cap
8 70x75 CRAFTY EAGLE
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs R Donaldson, B Biasi, Wick'd Racing (Mgr: Miss A Hawkins), M J Pryor, Mrs G C King, Hotshots (Mgr: M G Day), Mrs K Calowell, Mrs S A Lyon, Cuppy Racing (Mgr: M Hopgood), Pho Dac Biet (Mgr: M Trang), J A Rowland & Ms L Lander
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 9 at Gosford Bm78 on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Raikkonen carrying 58.5kg at $12. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Kerguelen with 55kg at $41. Likely improver who can do much better here.
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WILLIAM A STANLEY
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
9 x3x07 GETAFIX
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
C E Holt, R L McKay, J Crocker, P A Clarke, R Clarke, P A Milner, T Papley, C L Lawson, P Laurence, N D Short, J C Sampson, D McGrath, P McCartin, Nyngan Boxing Shed (Mgr: J P Byrne) & Cheers & Beers (Mgr: M J Robertson)
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming second last of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Need Some Luck carrying 52kg at $5. Second-up 7th of 16 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Gneas on May 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Media World carrying 56kg at $15. Back in class and not to be underestimated.
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J PARR
Royal Blue, Red V
10 1360x MOGWAI
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
R J Price, J L Adams, Mrs D J Adams, B J Adams, Mrs H R Adams, Mrs T J Harrison & G D Harrison
First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 February 22 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Rush Attack with 60kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 December 28 over 1300m defeating Tartana carrying 61kg at $4.80. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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BRODIE LOY
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
11 5x364 SNACK BAR
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Useful type. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 31 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Big Swinger carrying 56.5kg at $14. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Qlty on May 3 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Pierata's Gem with 56.5kg at $1.65. Not far away last time. Has ability and ready to win.
4
BRAITH NOCK
Royal Blue
12 2250x STARMAN
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
E G C Ritchie
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Randwick Bm78 February 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind More Territories with 57kg at $8.50. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track Bm78 November 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Fire Star with 58kg at $8.50. Forward showing expected.
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J FORD
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
13 04634 VAIL MOUNTAIN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), L F Silk, A Henwood, Gooram Punters Club (Mgr: M Varley), R B MacDonald, J I Halsall, A Wilson, A M Eastick, A F Dixon, M I Banks, D Silk, Dr S P Silk, H Silk, J Silk, T W Wilson, A Fantasia, Green Sox 83 (Mgr: D Silk), S B Murfett & J N Dawson
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Empressive Enuff with 60.5kg at $8. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Gronkowski with 58.5kg at $8.50. Can surprise at the good odds.
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ZAC WADICK
Green, Black Checks And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Checked Cap
14 62x34 KING GUTHO
JOE CLEARY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
H Chikirov, I G Johnston, P R P Bell, G C Hay, P J Digney, P A Crowe, M Langbein, M J Griffin, M S Johnston, Mrs S M Cleary & J Cleary
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 85 on May 9 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Fangela with 60kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 85 on May 23 over 1080m, 1.2 len behind Princess Halo with 60kg at $5. Will need to do a bit more.
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MADELINE OWEN
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
15 14426 SATNESS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
R J Price, L J Price & L F Muollo
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on May 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Good Prize carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on April 21 over 1550m, long-neck behind Our Empress Zoe carrying 58kg at $5.50. Others preferred.
7
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
16 803x8 KHUMBILA
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), Laing Racing (Mgr: A J Laing Jnr), M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, MTJG (Mgr: M R Whiteman), Mrs K J Dornauf, A Dornauf, A C Collins, T M Fleeting, T B Rastall, S M Stanton, C Delaney, P M Weaver, G P Kelly, A E Clark & Mrs L N Fleeting
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 9 at this track Midway Bm72 on May 31 over 1100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Lady Extreme carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 14 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on October 23 over 1300m, 3 len behind Spanish Fox carrying 59kg at $21. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
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Yellow, Blue Spots