Hobart 02 Aug 2025
GOING: G
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METROPOLITAN CUP 2579m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 13) |
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STAR MAJOR (9) has been racing well of late and added to a string of top-four finishes when off this row at Launceston at his latest appearance. Proven at this circuit and distance and is good enough to win a race of this calibre. WATERMELON SUGAR (6) has been hard to fault of late and made it three wins from his last four starts when successful at his latest appearance at Launceston, getting home by 4.3 metres. Has strong strikes rate both here and at the distance. Big chance. JUST TIGER (3) was runner-up to Watermelon Sugar when resuming. Fitter and draws well so can play a role. VANQUISH STRIDE (5) has been solid since a win from the back row three back so respect.
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| 1 | 21165 |
WE SALUTE YOU
W J YOLE 9YO BAY GELDING Solotrek Syndicate (Mgr: S Wyles) Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 10 m by James Cagney (2:01.60) in NR 70 to 79 on July 27 at $6. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 12 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $31. Not keen. |
Fr1 JACK LAUGHER |
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| 2 | 9x104 |
ANGUS INDIANA
FREDDY TAIBA 7YO B/BR GELDING DR Ryan, B S Said Last start stood flat footed and finished 4th (FT Fr1) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 7 m by Gordons Bay (3:24.50) in No NR on July 27 at $4.20. Two runs back 11th (Fr2) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 30 m by Vanquish Stride (1:58.10) in No NR on July 6 at $7. Prefer others. |
Fr2 D B P FORD |
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| 3 | 236x2 |
JUST TIGER
CHARLIE CASTLES 6YO BAY GELDING R J Brown, J N Brown Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early pace at Launceston, beaten 4.5 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $8. Will be fitter for that hitout so could take the next step. |
Fr3 C V CASTLES |
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| 4 | 44123 |
STEPPING STONES
H P WOODS 7YO B/BR MARE H P Woods, A H Woods Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Vanquish Stride at Launceston over 1680m in a No NR on July 6 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Watermelon Sugar at Launceston over 2200m in a No NR on July 20 at $11. Can play a role in the finish. |
Fr4 H P WOODS |
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| 5 | 44125 |
VANQUISH STRIDE
W J YOLE 7YO BLACK GELDING E & M Stride (Mgr: E Rosati) Won three starts back at Launceston over 1680m No NR on July 6. Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 10 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $13. One of the players. |
Fr5 LIAM OLDER |
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| 6 | 91811 |
WATERMELON SUGAR
W J YOLE 5YO BAY GELDING Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots) Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Launceston and this track. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Launceston (2:42.30) beating Just Tiger in No NR on July 20 at $5. In form and could go on with it. |
Fr6 M T FORD |
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| 7 | 32203 |
BLITZERN
CONOR CROOK 7YO BROWN HORSE J D Montesano, B A Madigan, J J Traunini Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (FT Fr5) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 6 m by Gordons Bay (3:24.50) in No NR on July 27 at $1.70. Can be thereabouts again. |
Fr7 JORDAN CHIBNALL |
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| 8 | 36x39 |
THE SHALLOWS
H P WOODS 9YO BAY GELDING H P Woods, A H Woods Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 24 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $5. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Sr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 2.25 m by Vanquish Stride (1:58.10) in No NR on July 6 at $6. Each way hope. |
Sr1 BRODIE DAVIS |
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| 9 | 22244 |
STAR MAJOR
T E RATTRAY 9YO BAY GELDING D W York, T V York Nine-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 4th (Sr1) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 8 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $3.80. Finds a winnable assignment. |
Sr2 T E RATTRAY |
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