Armidale 14 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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ARMIDALE CUP FRIDAY 13TH MARCH BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Fast Da, Major Makeover and Toulon Factor can set a strong tempo. CHESTIME (8) improved sharply second-up to score at Gunnedah in style and looks set to keep progressing. Draws kindly and can win again. BARCELONA EXPRESS (3) is going better than his form suggests and should be hitting his straps now fourth-up. Is already a track and trip winner and is drawn to get the gun run. Must be taken seriously. PUZZLE DESIGNER (1) is ready to strike third-up after two solid runs back. Gets a key booking in Bullock who will be putting his skills to the test from the wide draw. EJECT (2) bounced back to winning form when scoring by a nose over 1600m at Moree last start and rates a chance in this field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chestime to win again.
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PUZZLE DESIGNER
RIDGE WILSON 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J Smith, Mrs A O'Donnell-Ostini, Mrs J Schaefer-Rogers, C S Rogers, Miss A L Styles & J Sayer Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Moree Bm58 on August 31 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Zahdi with 59.5kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Tamworth Spring Cup on September 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mystery Lad with 55kg at $16. Has the ability and is among the leading chances. |
9 SCOTT SWEEDMAN |
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| 2 | 96871 |
EJECT
STIRLING OSLAND 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs C L Osland Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Moree Cl1-Sw August 31 over 1600m defeating Final Impact with 59kg at $13. The run before that 7th of 11 at Tamworth Cl1-Sw on August 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Casino Stage with 59kg at $41. Coming back in trip but brings the right form to the table and is one to follow. |
3 JENNY DUGGAN |
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BARCELONA EXPRESS
DAVID MATTS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D L Matts, M J Connolly & Mrs J M Matts Last start 7th of 13 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on September 26 over 1310m, 3.5 len behind Intoxel with 60.5kg at $11. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on September 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Dune And Dusted carrying 60.5kg at $11. Capable of a big run. |
1 JEFF KEHOE |
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HARDYO
JANE CLEMENT 10YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R J Clement, SWAT Racing (Mgr: M Attenborough), D Ray, D Saxelby, D Ward, M Lawrence, Ms M Cassidy, S Martin & Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at Bundarra Bundaracup on October 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shamedy carrying 55kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Walgett Walgetcup Bm75 on June 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Awesome Tycoon carrying 53kg at $10. Fitter but looking to others. |
2 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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PARIAH ENGAGEMENT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG K J Dean, Mrs K A Dean, C M Roddan, C J Munro, Ms T Turner, G C Harris, Mrs A Harris, Miss A K Harris, DJ And M McGregor (Mgr: Mrs M E McGregor), M Schoormans, Mrs S E Harrison, M C Yap, M A Johnson, G Piliouras, T A Newman & Fathers & Sons (Mgr: N Flew) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Scone Bm58 June 23 over 1300m, soft track; 10 len behind Smoke On The Water with 60.5kg at $9.50. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Newcastle Cl1 April 26 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Correon with 55.5kg at $10. Drawn sticky but can make presence felt. |
11 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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| 6 | 60x90 |
TOULON FACTOR
JANE CLEMENT 9YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) & B M Swan Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Mendooran Mend Cup Bm66 on September 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mean Girls carrying 55.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Gunnedah Manillacup on September 27 over 1600m, 12 len behind Ancient Egypt with 56kg at $101. Hard to have. |
10 KODY NESTOR |
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CHARLIE BALI
TRACY BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L J Chappell, J B Roberts, J Wright, P J Toomey, J N Cameron, J Cork, Mrs K Cork, J R Shearer, J D Shearer, Miss S M Furber, J Schultz, F Chappell-Davis, A Taylor, P R Willis, R J Davis, Ms T L Bell & P Bellden Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 10 at Grafton Bm66 on September 30 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Dune And Dusted carrying 55kg at $51. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on September 22 2024 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Point Loma with 59kg at $17. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
11 BILLY CRAY |
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CHESTIME
LOU MARY 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG J C Cowan & Mrs L N Cowan Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at Scone Ctry Cl2 on August 25 over 1250m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Upwardly Mobile with 55kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Gunnedah Bm50 September 27 over 1300m defeating Semeco carrying 59.5kg at $1.55. No reason she cannot salute again. |
5 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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FAST DA
SCOTT COVER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J Oliver & S Cover At the latest run second last of 8 at Bundarra Bm50 on October 4 over 1700m, 8 len behind A Tent Hut with 60.5kg at $3.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Gunnedah Bm50 on September 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Apache Jack with 63kg at $19. Prepared to risk on recent form. |
6 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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DREYMON
ALAN D SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Smith Most recently 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on September 28 over 1206m, 5 len behind The Lupercal carrying 57.5kg at $4. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Scone Ctry Mdn September 2 over 1300m defeating The Contractor carrying 55.5kg at $2.35. Will be saved up for one last crack. |
8 BEN LOOKER |
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| 11 | 56550 |
MAJOR MAKEOVER
CRAIG CLEGG 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A J Manton At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Tamworth Cl2 on September 30 over 1400m, 18 len behind Silent Ace carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Scone Bm58 on August 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Dawn County carrying 56kg at $4.40. Likely to find this out of reach. |
7 L P ROLLS |
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OUR EMILY
JOHN BANNISTER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A A Pacey & Mrs H M Pacey Most recently 7th of 11 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on October 6 over 1280m, 6 len behind Blend Of Three carrying 55kg at $9. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Gunnedah Bm50 on September 27 over 1300m, 2 len behind Chestime carrying 58kg at $9. No threat last start but is capable of better. |
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CRYPTIC VERSE
BRODIE FENTON 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG B Fenton Most recently 8th of 10 at Tamworth Cl2 on September 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Silent Ace carrying 55kg at $151. The run before that 10th of 12 at Moree Bm58 on August 31 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Zahdi carrying 55kg at $41. Needs to find several lengths to threaten. |
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INDIAN THUNDER
KEVIN DIXON 11YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG K P Wellington Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Scone Bm58 on September 26 over 900m, 1.2 len behind Cool Waters carrying 55kg at $151. Before that ran last of 9 at Tamworth Bm82 on September 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Speck carrying 55kg at $151. Has had plenty of chances and needs to do more. |
4 SIENNA GRIMA |
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BRUTAL ELEGANCE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG ManTrap (Mgr: Mrs L Hill) Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 9 at Scone Cl1 on September 26 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Rebel Rhapsody carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Tamworth Mdn September 8 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Hinto carrying 55.5kg at $6. Drawn ugly but deserves respect. |
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GRIFFINSTOWN GIRL
STIRLING OSLAND 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs C L Osland Dual acceptor. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Gunnedah Bm50 on September 27 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Apache Jack carrying 55kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on September 14 over 1215m, slow going 4.5 len behind Keiko Say with 55kg at $91. Peaking now, so smart to keep safe in exotics, |
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