Canberra 20 Jun 2025
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THIS ONE'S FOR MAPLE HANDICAP 1206m Track: SYNTHETIC Clear (Max: 13) Rail: True. |
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Anticipate Noctua, King Taurus and Irish Jig to set a strong tempo. IRISH JIG (2) won his Maiden here, and then came back and missed a whisker from the front in stronger than this. He looks well placed to break back. ANGEL IN THE WIND (4) resumes for a sharp stable and has switched from the Pride yard in Sydney. She has been racing well in stronger provincial contests and expect her to be wound up for a suitable assignment. Krogh rides and out of an inside barrier will give her every chance. CIFONELLI (3) came from the back and overpowered the Maiden here second-up. Impressed, and draws better today. He looks capable of taking the next step. KING TAURUS (1) needed the first-up outing and would be competitive at best. Presents on a 7-day return and the 4kg claim is handy. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Irish Jig.
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| 1 | 147x4 |
KING TAURUS
DANNY WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A J McMahon, K McMahon, Mrs R L Mcmahon, R A McMahon, S K McMahon & C M McMahon Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Goulburn Cl2 on June 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Let's Go Brandon carrying 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn on November 29 over 1460m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Midnight Luna carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Improver to consider. |
7 DALE COLE |
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| 2 | x7712 |
IRISH JIG
ROBERT QUINN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P L Brown, Grange Bloodstock , M N Grieve, P Hudson, Mrs K Hudson, Whip Crackers , C N Jacob, D G Simpson, Mrs G Hayes, S Boyle, SXS Racing, Ms E Hardey Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 6 over 1280m, long-neck behind Salonius with 56kg at $1.90. The run before that favourite; won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1280m defeating Cloud Of Dust with 59kg at $3.10. Went close last time. Winning chance. |
6 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 3 | 6x71 |
CIFONELLI
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Planette Thoroughbred (Mgr: J Leaver) Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pick Up The Tab carrying 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn June 6 over 1280m defeating Cold Mist carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Found his best form now. Expected to be right in the finish. |
4 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 4 | 3736x |
ANGEL IN THE WIND
NICK OLIVE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG N J Olive, M Notaras, L D Joyce, N Popovich, G Senatore, P Kouvelis, D M Swan, M H Paine, J H Paine, H Swan, Miss L Swan, E Notaras, L Notaras & T Notaras Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Wyong Cl1 February 27 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Lugarno with 55kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm64 December 19 over 1250m, 5 len behind Bartolf carrying 55kg at $13. Has strong claims if presented on song. |
3 QUAYDE KROGH |
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| 5 | x6547 |
DAPPER DANCER
RON LEEMON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs G D Leemon, J L Houlford, Mrs B J Houlford, A R Newman, P C Giles, B Cook, G Alden, J H Ngawati, C Gilroy Taylor, S P Wilton, B Tucker, A J Hunt, Mrs K J Hunt, Ms V Elton, D M Tarlinton & A Cook Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on June 3 over 1300m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind My Shalom with 53kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Miss Spacegirl with 54kg at $21. Honest galloper and this suits better. |
8 A CALDER |
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| 6 | 12424 |
NOCTUA
NATALIE JARVIS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Thorotek, P Harrison, B W Winter, R A Hawke, J Markwort, Cartys Clan, S G Bradford, Mixed Bag Racing, Rea Racing, J C Scheide, N Byron, PR Mohr, R J Walden, A P Tier, A J Redman, D J Bourke, A C Robinson, NG Senior Smith & Reginald Racing Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 6 over 1280m, 2.25 len behind Salonius with 53.5kg at $14. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 23 over 1206m, 1.5 len behind Christmas Star with 55kg at $8. Encouraging effort last start. Capable of improvement. |
1 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 7 | 06660 |
HELL OF A SHOW
JENNY HOY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms J L Hoy, J E Housley & M T Housley Most recently second last of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cougars with 55.5kg at $61. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 23 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind Christmas Star carrying 55.5kg at $31. Prepared to overlook. |
2 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 8 | 15x |
ROYAL DETECTIVE
JOE CLEARY 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Moruya Cl1 January 17 over 1010m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Plaza carrying 55.5kg at $21. At his first start won by nose Gundagai Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1000m defeating Air Miles carrying 57.5kg at $1.80. Others look to have the edge. |
9 R BENSLEY |
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| 9 | 15860 |
GRADI
CHRIS HENSLER 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG C Hensler & Mrs M J Hensler Most recently second last of 12 at Sapphire Coast Cl3 on June 8 over 1010m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Loafer with 53kg at $201. The race before that ran last in a small field at Moruya Cl1 on April 19 over 1010m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Throw One In carrying 52kg at $12. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again. |
10 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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SPIRITED KING
JOHN ROLFE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, Miss M Wenger & Mrs L A Leal At the latest run ran last of 8 at Parkes Cl1 on June 7 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Shaddap carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that second last of 11 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on April 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 31 len behind Aethelflaed carrying 59kg at $201. Looking elsewhere. |
5 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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