Gawler   06 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Holdfast Insurance Brokers Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1500m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of speed from France's Boy and Monseagle. Even race to finish the day and quite a few that mix their form. The old war horse FRANCE'S BOY (2) has won 20 races in his career and looks well placed to add a 21st win here. He's drawn well, gets 3kg off and brings the strongest form lines. He will be hard to beat. COPPER BULLET (1) looks a likely improver second-up to 1500m. He's undefeated at Gawler and has a bit more upside than most of his rivals. Jake Toeroek can overcome the wide draw. GRANDELLIE (11) is mixing her form bur off her win two starts ago, she can be somewhere in the finish here. FLYING STEP (7) is better than last start and, if she returns to her previous form, she can fill a top three position, while BYWATERS ROAD (12) looks some chance at double figures. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing the fossil France's Boy to win.
1 5x175 COPPER BULLET
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Grand Syndicates Take Aim (Mgr: S R Leoni)
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on September 17 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Threatening with 59.5kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Welcometotheshow with 58kg at $21. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish.
10
MS C JONES
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 14086 FRANCE'S BOY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
12YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs N M How, J E Hickmott, P D Brown, D Dewar, Mrs G Brown & Mrs K Dewar
Last start 6th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Bm64 on September 20 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Wine Barron with 56.5kg at $51. Before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 13 at Morphettville 0-66 on August 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tropical House carrying 56kg at $31. The old boy finds a nice race to win another.
3
ALYSSA WEBB
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
3 51065 ROBERT THE PUSS
KYLIE SCHULZ
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms L E Beckman, N J Phillips & Mrs M C Milburn
Last start 5th of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on September 28 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Top Of The Ridge carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 12 at Hamilton Bm56 on September 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dubai Dancer carrying 61.5kg at $16. Races well this track and distance.
2
JESSICA TZAFERIS
Sky Blue And Navy Horizontal Halves, Navy Cap
4 77041 DEFICIT
DEAN SAXON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M.C. Saxon , Miss T Saxon , Miss L Saxon , Ms D. Ward , Ms J. Eltringham , Ms J. L. Jones , Ms L. Carey , M. L. Healy , P. Kerian , F. Bove , S. A. McCorkell , B. McCorkell , R. Wells , B. Toohey , T. Ott , M. Wallington , P. Triffett & G. L. Summerhayes
Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Coleraine 0 - 56 September 26 over 1600m defeating Bow Ribbon with 57kg at $4.40. The race before that 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on September 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Blue Special carrying 57.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
14
BEN PRICE
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap
5 83023 MONSEAGLE
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
W Butterfield, C Clarke, R Jones, J Lee, Mrs R Butterfield, A Butterfield, Miss C Francis, S Jacobson, M Baldock, Mrs A Baldock, G Ettridge, J Butterfield, Ms L Van Remmen, J Butterfield, J Hazeal, Warlang Racing (Mgr: R Warland), Mickey Duck Racing (Mgr: J Seal) & Seal Racing (Mgr: M Seal)
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 10 at Balaklava Bm58 on September 24 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Super Lad carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Balaklava 0-56 on September 10 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Super Lad with 57.5kg at $17. Nearing a win and should run well again.
7
TODD PANNELL
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
6 4166x CUT NO ICE
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Alexander Bloodline (Mgr & D Alexander), G W Aldridge, N F Cuolahan, J A Cuolahan, M Worsley, B J Dodd, Miss E J Cleary, G Harvey, B M Michael, Mrs S Moro, A Moro, PROF D Llewelyn, Dockheads Racing (Mgr: M Worsley), D Alexander
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 March 1 over 1950m, 5 len behind Red Roof carrying 54kg at $17. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw October 16 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Scandalist carrying 57.5kg at $61. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
8
CAITLYN MUNRO
Black, White Alexander Racing Logo
7 32240 FLYING STEP
TRAVIS DOUDLE
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs E Doudle, R A Bone, ZMC Bloodstock (Mgr: Z Cornell) & J A Macdonald
Last start 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on September 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Blue Special with 58kg at $7. Before that 4th of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on September 6 over 2250m, 9 len behind Rabtat carrying 54.5kg at $11. Better than last start and can bounce back.
6
CONNOR MURTAGH
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
8 05x00 DERBY DOWNS
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D E Magro, R J Czabayski, J H Edwards, Mrs B G Edwards, S J H Edwards, J Lund, Ms A J Dawson, A B Prior, West Wins (Mgr: W Sendon), S J Horsburgh, S M Wilson, A Andermahr, Miss S Kean, M J Gameau, G D Peters, N J Casserly & E J Black
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on September 10 over 1050m, slow going 17 len behind Broadway Lane with 58.5kg at $10. Second-up ran last of 16 at Balaklava 0-56 on September 24 over 1400m, 17 len behind High Tor carrying 57.5kg at $26. Out of his depth.
11
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Black And Orange Quartered Cap
9 x9852 MAGIC PRINCESS
CHRIS BIEG
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
G E Bostock, W D Bostock & P E Pickering
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Balaklava Cl1 on September 24 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Unpraised carrying 54.5kg at $13. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Bordertown 0-56 on September 12 over 1550m, 2.75 len behind Girls Night carrying 57.5kg at $17. Near miss last start. Might be ready to peak here.
9
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Grey, Blue And White Montfort Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
10 25619 SAZERAC
PAUL CAREY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
P Carey
Last start second last of 10 at Balaklava Bm58 on September 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Super Lad with 53kg at $12. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Bordertown Cl1 September 12 over 1550m defeating Garfield carrying 54kg at $10. Rates highly on best form so she can turn things around.
5
MARGARET COLLETT
Sky Blue, Cerise Star, Black Sleeves, Cerise Cap
11 35419 GRANDELLIE
ANDREW BESWICK
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms CM Smallridge , Mr AB Beswick
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 on September 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ponty Well carrying 56.5kg at $10. The run before that won by a head at this track F&M 0-56 August 27 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Artissi carrying 55.5kg at $26. Mixing form but capable enough on her day and is a key runner at odds.
2
BROOKE KING
Purple, Green Diamonds And Cap
12 70295 BYWATERS ROAD
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
J E Hickmott, Mrs N M How, P C Oswald, C R Dean, Miss C M J Riggs & P D Brown
Last start 5th of 10 at Balaklava Bm58 on September 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Super Lad carrying 52kg at $8.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at Bordertown 0-56 on September 12 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Girls Night carrying 53.5kg at $9. Top three chance on his best form.
1
MATT CHADWICK
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
13 30604 STAR STUDDED BELLE
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
J E Hickmott, C R Dean, L Burgess, J T Walsh, Mrs K L Walsh, Ms C N Hollingsworth, J R Thring, Cobram Feed & Grain (Mgr: P Wilson), G M Bowyer, Mrs N M How, L E Munro & V C Munro
Most recently 4th of 10 at Balaklava Cl1 on September 24 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Unpraised carrying 52kg at $41. The start before that second last of 12 at Bordertown Cl1 on September 12 over 1550m, 14 len behind Sazerac carrying 52.5kg at $12. Not far away last start. Solid top-three chance.
16
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
14 367x0 HALLOWED SON
TREVOR MONTGOMERIE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M W Brown
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on September 17 over 1600m, 14 len behind Blue Special carrying 55kg at $151. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Moree Bm58 on September 1 2024 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Leica Model with 58kg at $26. Expected to struggle again.
12
ANNA JORDSJO
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
15 x000x NIGHT CRUISER
TRAVIS DOUDLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Opusone Racing (Mgr: A Pappalardo)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at this track Cl1 June 25 over 1500m, in the wet; 13 len behind Placo carrying 52kg at $61. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 June 4 over 1050m, 7 len behind Lakehurst carrying 55kg at $41. Might be better off following this outing.
4
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Pink, Black Circular Saw, Pink Cap, Black Circular Saw
16 56378 FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
BILL BOGARTS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J R Bogarts & B W Bogarts
Most recently 8th of 10 at Balaklava Bm58 on September 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Super Lad carrying 54kg at $17. Before that 7th of 15 at Morphettville 0-56 on September 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sadler's Song carrying 54kg at $16. Doubt he will threaten these.
13
MS S METCALFE
Red, White Star
17 87409 RAW GRUNT
DANNY PENNA
5YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, J S Penna & Miss H A Penna
Most recently ran last of 10 at Balaklava Cl1 on September 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Unpraised with 54kg at $101. The start before that 4th of 8 at Pooncarie Cl2 on September 20 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind Jackie Moon carrying 55kg at $12. Struggling and looking to others.
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POLLY BREWSTER
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves