Canberra   04 Jul 2025
 
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WILLINGA PARK VET HOSPITAL HANDICAP 1280m

Track: Synthetic   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo with Miss Indi leading from Liquor Talk and Give Me Joy. RIPPANA (4) could cap off a good day for the local Pepper yard. Resumes and just missed the hat-trick her latest impeded by a heavy track. She is proven fresh and will use the inside barrier. A bold run is likely. BURROWA (8) came here and turned the form around, leading and blitzing the 50 graders by 4L. He will run along from a low gate and tumbles in weight. That brings him right into it. ANGEL IN THE WIND (3) switched from a Sydney yard and was much too good here first-up in a CL1. Olive has got him back on track and he won't have to improve much to fight out the finish. CHRISTMAS STAR (6) had been racing well here and likely found the slow track the issue at Wagga last time. Maps well and with JVO replacing the apprentice is worth another chance.. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rippana appeals most.
1 25221 LONDON BOY
DANNY WILLIAMS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
A J McMahon, K McMahon, R A McMahon, Mrs R L Mcmahon, S K McMahon & C M McMahon
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1280m defeating Cold Mist with 55kg at $3.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on June 13 over 1300m, slow going head behind Hamaguchi with 59.5kg at $1.40. Confidence high and has claims.
9
DALE COLE
Pink, Light Blue Sash And Cap
2 17x40 MISSY NO NAY
DARRELL BURNET
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
B M Ames, K J Ballard, N Ballard, L D Caleo, A Cester, Ms R A Cooper, W Nelson, R D O'brien, Speriamo Bloodstock (Mgr: L H T Young), S J Murdoch, B Rooke, Ms M B Sankey, N M Titcume, S J Lecornu, D J Sankey, Mrs D F Kolomeitz, R J A Kolomeitz & Miss D Mauman
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at Corowa Bm66 on June 2 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rockbarton Shout with 58.5kg at $9.50. Last start ran last of 12 at Albury Bm58 on June 16 over 900m, in the wet; 15 len behind Taluk carrying 62.5kg at $31. Happy to overlook.
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Black, Gold Solid Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 736x1 ANGEL IN THE WIND
NICK OLIVE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
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
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Cl1 June 20 over 1206m defeating Royal Detective with 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on January 10 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Flying Thinker with 55kg at $31. Can play a role again.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
4 x113x RIPPANA
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs P Flynn
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 April 4 over 1007m, in the wet; 3 len behind Ischyros carrying 58kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. Wagga Ctry Mdn February 17 over 1000m defeating Bonnie Murringo with 58kg at $5.50. A bold return is likely.
1
NICK HEYWOOD
Grey, Black Stripe And Cap
5 q99x9 GIVE ME JOY
LUCY LONGMIRE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms L J Longmire & T R Martin
Second-up. First-up after 16 months 9th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Cougars with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up scored a big 5.5 len win at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn December 23 2023 over 1300m defeating Euromaster with 55kg at $2. Later.
10
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Blue, Green Braces, White Armbands And Cap
6 10137 CHRISTMAS STAR
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Hancox Racing No 11 (Mgr: R J Peacock)
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Loch Erin with 58.5kg at $3.80. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 6 over 1280m, 2 len behind Salonius with 56.5kg at $8. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Pink, White Quarters
7 60612 JAZZ ALL KNIGHT
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Mrs D G Jones, Racing Flock, Mrs R Gillespie-Jones, A Kinloch, W H Collins, Mrs J M Collins, Miss M D Collins, G F Baker, Ms B E Crowe, D A Bell, S W Bowerman, Mrs M A Bowerman, Mrs H L Buckley, H R Buckley, P F Slater & H Fettell
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 20 over 1280m, 4 len behind Burrowa carrying 60.5kg at $4. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track 4yo+ Bm50 June 6 over 1206m defeating She'sadare carrying 59kg at $11. Risking in this tough line-up.
6
J PENZA
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
8 59301 BURROWA
ROB POTTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T D Glover, R T Chalker, D J Mcgrath, G Gregory, M P McGrath, T W Carnell, C M Dyball, J D Sheahan, P B Davis, A J Davis, S E Porter & C J McIntosh
Last start won by 4 len at this track 4yo+ Bm50 June 20 over 1280m defeating Jazz All Knight carrying 60kg at $4.80. The start before that second last of 14 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1613m, slow going 11 len behind Johntialjo carrying 54kg at $9. Can build on the big win.
2
LOUISE DAY
Royal Blue, White Sash, Black Cap
9 x4313 MISS INDI
JOHN NISBET
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
L J Weston
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on June 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Man From Brussells with 58.5kg at $8. Before that won by 1.4 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1080m defeating Souk carrying 55.5kg at $9. In the mix.
5
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
White, Black Stars And Sleeves, Red Cap
10 97440 LIQUOR TALK
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start 10th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on June 21 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Calico Miss with 51kg at $101. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Killer Kerr with 57.5kg at $5.50. Will be harder to beat this time.
7
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
11 74043 RICH DISPUTE
DAVID O'PREY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Lamb, Mrs L R Sewell, R J Bradsworth, W A Bonnici, Mrs S Clemens, A G Nicholls, M H McIntyre, C W McIntyre, G McIntyre, P H Thompson, N Vo, J F Dinsdale, Mrs P M Dinsdale, B J Kilpatrick, A J Kilpatrick, P K Osmond, S J Richardson, M J Roberts, D J White & DJ O'Prey
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Hells Son carrying 58kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on May 5 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Terraflying with 58.5kg at $14. Others rate better.
13
BRENDAN WARD
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 94834 SUPER RIFF
NORM GARDNER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, E D Codd, Mrs N L Wunsch & J M Wunsch
Last start 4th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 20 over 1280m, 6 len behind Burrowa carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 2.25 len behind Jazz All Knight with 54.5kg at $12. Not likely to buck the trend this time.
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
Royal Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
13 70x59 DANISH HUSSAR
ALLAN MCRAE
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
G P Kable
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on June 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Arctic Desert with 53kg at $101. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Cl2-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Speedy Henry carrying 57kg at $81. Happy to risk.
4
EMMA LY
Gold, Dark Blue Anchor