Goulburn 24 Aug 2025
GOING: H(9)
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GOULBURN AUSTRALIA ***BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY*** GOULBURN CUP 1400m Track: Heavy 9 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.65) |
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A solid tempo on the cards with The Novelist taking charge. Cracking edition of the Goulburn Cup even after we lose a bit of the depth with morning scratchings. THE NOVELIST (5) returned from a let up in a much easier contest when pulling out plenty to hold on in the heavy (10) going, defeating War Eternal over 1300m at Rosehill. Will come out fast and the 1400m shouldn't pose a problem. Gives them plenty to run down. ESTADIO MESTALLA (1) tough gelding who doesn't know how to run a bad race. No issues with heavy going for him and he must have a great shot. The ground won't bother WOOTTON VERNI (7) either. Shaped well in his first local prep but promises to be much more. Certainly had the stable raps on him from day one and this looks the start of a spring prep where there will be lofty goals on the horizon. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Novelist to take catching.
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ESTADIO MESTALLA
JOSEPH PRIDE 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), Barraband Racing & Breeding (Mgr: M W Livsey), M Galanos, P Binet & Brave Luigi (Mgr: D A Johns) At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Rosehill Open Hcp on August 2 over 1500m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Headley Grange with 59kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Winterchal on July 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Robusto carrying 57.5kg at $13. Open to further improvement. |
1 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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DUCASSE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Winkurra Colts (Mgr: M J Freedman), Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), P T O'Brien, Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), 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 First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup May 16 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Tavi Time carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head Rosehill Jamesruse February 22 over 1400m defeating Headley Grange with 56kg at $4.40. Prefer to see how he returns. |
13 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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WAR ETERNAL
BJORN BAKER 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), A Mathews, B Rissetto, W Kelly, C Holt, G Viney, J Caccamo, J Gialantzis, K Ferrel, M Mathews, P Gialantzis, R Coleman, Recount Racing (Mgr: G Hamblin) & R Bow At the latest run 6th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Winx Stakes on August 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $26. The start before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Rosehill Springprev August 16 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Birdman with 54kg at $2.50. Great chance to score. |
1 JASON COLLETT |
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BANDI'S BOY
DANNY WILLIAMS 6YO BLACK GELDING 59.0KG J R Woods, Mrs M Coffey, J Coffey & C Coffey At the latest run second last of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Show County Quality on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Lazzura with 53kg at $14. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Aurie's Star on August 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 56.5kg at $31. Should prove hard to beat. |
6 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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THE NOVELIST
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Bogota, Ladies Equine Group, FBO Racing, Mrs R Guan, Mrs K Hughes, Mrs M Lee, Mrs M Cresswell, Tricolours Sunlit, Crameri & O'Neil, Ms T McGuffog, Mrs H Thomas, Mrs B Ryder, Mrs M Gavegan, Mrs B Gardiner, Mrs A Aldons, Mrs R Stanford & Mrs B Guilfoyle Last start won by 0.7 len at Rosehill Bm94 August 2 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating War Eternal with 58kg at $6. Before that raced on the pace before fading of 12 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Wj Healy on June 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Metalart carrying 54.5kg at $20. Expected to measure up. |
5 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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FLYING BANDIT
KERRY PARKER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (A Walter), Proven Rogue Agent (A Walter), C Moon, Mrs J Uys, G Uys, J Sharp, P Hickman, P Willebrands, A Theodoropoulos, Four Legged Lottery No 2 (T Williams), C Jones, R Welsh, Ms J McCune, Tenofus Racing (G Reid), W Parker, J Trenwith, A Wright, P Hewitt, J Cross & B Gigg Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Prem Cup May 31 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Campaldino with 56kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 14 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ March 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Imposant with 58kg at $3.80. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
10 J FORD |
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WOOTTON VERNI
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C J Waller, Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), I Bruce, T A Corkhill, G D Pease, Mrs A P Pease, M R Smith & G E Ardill First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Gosford in the LR Thecoast May 10 over 1600m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Know Thyself carrying 55.5kg at $11. Previously first up; seventh of 15 at Randwick Bm100 April 26 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Punch Lane carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Look for him late. |
3 K MCEVOY |
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SHADIZI
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Kheir, N A Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud, J A O'Neill, YES Bloodstock, Cookie Racing, Sneesby Racing, M S Hovey, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Madden Bloodstock Pty Ltd, T R Maddern, Magic Bloodstock Racing, Carty Racing, B F Ferrett, B R C Racing, A K Racing, B J O'Brien & S R Allan Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Randwick Bm94 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Headley Grange carrying 58kg at $6.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.5 len at Chantilly LR P D St-Patrick June 29 2024 over 1600m defeating Supercooled with 56kg at $4.80. Trialled on August 18 at Canterbury over 900m and finished seventh. Prefer to see how he returns. |
6 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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ANOTHER ONE
GARY COLVIN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG G Colvin, B Dwyer, T Dwyer, D Button, D Mcloughlin, G Price, Leadbitter Racing (Mgr: A J Leadbitter), P McRedmond, Bankcard Bandit Synd (Mgr: T A Green), Glasgow Racing (Mgr: Mrs V L Glasgow), Mrs K Colvin, Drueberoe (Mgr: S Oehm) & W Worland Last start 10th of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 on August 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Louie's Legacy carrying 62kg at $31. Before that second last of 13 at Flemington Bm84-Qlty on June 21 over 1420m, 10 len behind Cafe Millenium with 60.5kg at $71. Unlikely to feature. |
6 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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RUBY FLYER
BRAD WIDDUP 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A M Britt, Cross Park (Mgr: A Whittingham), M Dillon & D Whittingham Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Estadio Mestalla with 53kg at $51. Second-up ran last of 9 at Randwick Bm88 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Oh Diamond Lil with 57.5kg at $13. Placed zero of zero runs third-up and looks a place chance. |
4 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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SUN 'N' SAND
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), M K Walcott, D J Morton, W G Garnock, Mrs V R Langtry, W P Bolin & Ms S A Sproats Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Oaks April 12 over 2400m, a long neck behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 56kg at $51. First up last campaign second of 9 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 February 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Bengal with 56kg at $3.20. Prefer to see how she returns. |
9 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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SUPER HELPFUL
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), M G Howlin, B A Rutter, M K Walcott, S M Filipek, D M Kennedy, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, P A Jones & Mrs M Guthrie-Curran Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Getafix carrying 60kg at $101. Last start second last of 9 at Randwick Bm88 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 59.5kg at $31. Looking elsewhere. |
7 J PENZA |
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FLYING CRAZY
JAKE HULL 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Equi-Com Syndications (Mgr: P D Bishop), W B Forrester, P Bishop, B Hulme, S K Wightley, M P Wilson, M P Mcpherson, S Akle, Miss E M Stonnill Rosengreen, Mrs K M Stonnill, G J Peterson, G W Cassidy, Mrs L Cain, B Swanson, Ms G A Sharples, J Leo, Mrs K J Leo, L Stinson & C P Hackett Most recently 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Hcp on August 9 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Amur with 55.5kg at $21. Before that 11th of 15 at Grafton in the LR Ramornie on July 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 54kg at $41. Not keen on his chances. |
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SIR ARTIE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Triple Crown Syndications (Mgr: S D Manion), J Ivankovic, D L King, Kiwi Hunter (Mgr: A J Elbourne), D Constantin, Sordello 5, G F Radloff, B F Mcardle, Mrs H M Cunynghame, Wishin & Hopin Racing, K P Davey, B Nelson, R G Edge, A Clark, J A Hagger, Horseome, J R Moffitt, Boorowa Bolters & P Quilty Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 57 days. Resuming 2nd of 16 at Doomben Bm85 on May 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind The Inflictor carrying 59.5kg at $16. Second-up sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Rosehill Bm88 on June 28 over 1500m, 4 len behind Thunderlips with 57.5kg at $10. Looking to others. |
12 R JONES |
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MAGNATEAR
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Ms K A Fawcett, T Cranfield, Black Type Bloodstock Rackoon, K G Shepherd, Black Type Bloodstock, C A Kiers, D S Smart, Dr G W Moore, Humpty Dumpty Racing, Gully Boys, M R Washbourne, T P Johns, Geetobool Racing, Thoroughbred Girls No.5 & D P West Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 2 over 1100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Ravenclaw carrying 60kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Midway Bm72 on November 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Harlow Mist with 57.5kg at $5.50. Has a sound second-up record and can feature in the finish. |
11 ZAC LLOYD |
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YOSHINOBU
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG O T I Racing, Ridgmont Farm, J A Baldacchino, C K V Lee, J F Webb, Mrs J A Green, Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer), Triton Lennox (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), L Webb, Ms D McKeown, J M Gurrieri, P A Tasker, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, L D Freeman & Shamrock Crew Bar Racing (Mgr: A M Duffie) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by a neck at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 July 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Iron Man with 58.5kg at $6. Last start ran last in a small field at Rosehill Bm94 on August 2 over 1300m, on a wet track; 14 len behind The Novelist carrying 53.5kg at $1.70. Right in the mix again. |
5 TOM SHERRY |
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CLIFF HOUSE
TIM DONNELLY 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG T P Donnelly, G D Ellis, A J Donnelly, NineCoreeSt (Mgr: M R Ellis), Ms T J Champion, S A Hopkins, Mrs P M Carter, Mrs P P Estall, Mrs D Protich & Riverview Turf Club (Mgr: H J Bull) Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at Wagga Wagga Whiz on August 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Take The Rap with 65.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 9 over 1400m, nose behind Zouatica carrying 54kg at $26. Nicely placed and expected to go well. |
2 ANDREW ADKINS |
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HOOLIGAN TOMMY
JOHN SARGENT 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M B Trevaskis, Mrs A M Trevaskis, X A Trevaskis, T M Trevaskis, X Trevaskis, G Valentino, J Valentino, J Valentino, D Valentino, Papandrea Family (A P Papandrea), G Alexander, Mrs T Alexander, B Alexander, L Alexander, Caterina Family (F Caterina), M L Connaghan, A Gennusa, G Koovousis & S Samus Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Gosford Mid Bm68 July 19 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Charleroi with 60kg at $4. The race before that settled well back; won by 1.5 len at Newcastle Bm64 July 12 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Tip Top Timing carrying 60kg at $3.20. Going well and looks one of the chances. |
7 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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LUGH
CIARON MAHER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), A Cranes, S B Troughton, Mrs P Smith, C Raymond, E Jomaa, Miskalli (Mgr: A Giunco), Mrs T E Parish, A M Parish, C J R Racing (Mgr: C N Deeb), S R Freeman, S W Clinton-Morgan, G Maris, M G Howlin, J D Lanyon, Downhill Racing (Mgr: P Lutomski) & Beams Racing well recently. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Randwick on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Kerguelen carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 July 26 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Starman carrying 56kg at $9. Going well and rates among the better hopes. |
14 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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MISS JENNIFER
DANNY WILLIAMS 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG A McMahon, F Kennedy, Mrs R Mcmahon, K McMahon, R McMahon, C McMahon, S McMahon, Three Percent (Mgr: C Standen) At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Forbes Bm82 on August 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Zoutastic with 59kg at $3.10. The run before that 6th of 14 at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 on July 17 over 1175m, 4 len behind Emperor carrying 57kg at $11. Having trouble finding best and place hope only here. |
8 J FORD |
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