Scone   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

PRAGUE@KIAORASTALLIONS CLASS 3 BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.98)  

Genuine pace with Thrilling Venture finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. EXPIDO (4) is a promising gelding resuming for the Davies yard. Was a dominant winner when first-up last campaign and looks raring to go off a sharp Gosford trial placing. Clearly the one to beat. THRILLING VENTURE (7) couldn't make it three on the bounce to kick off the prep last time but did give another bold sight in front for her supporters. Sure to do the same again. KANTISHNA (3) stuck his neck out to earn a well-deserved win last time at Tamworth. Tougher this time but has found winning form and can keep the ball rolling from the good draw. Should be competitive. INAZUMA BOY (1) returns and makes his stable debut for the Northam camp. May need the run coming off a 326-day break but is a noted fresh performer and worth keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Expido looks hard to beat.
1 1271x INAZUMA BOY
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G W T Newman, M Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J Hurlock, Mrs V L Hurlock, L Newman, M Peterson, J A Cook, M J Newman & A M Fay
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation won by head Gatton Bm60 January 19 over 860m defeating Albion Square carrying 58.5kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5.5 len win. Kilcoy 3yo Bm62 October 31 2024 over 800m defeating Li'l Rex with 58kg at $1.50. May need the run off a lengthy break but is worth keeping safe for new stable.
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R JONES
Orange, Purple Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, Purple Cap
2 21x00 PEARLS TREASURE
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs C L Perry
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Gosford Mid Bm68 on November 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mailata carrying 53kg at $26. Second-up second last of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on November 22 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Oryx carrying 56.5kg at $41. Can't recommend at this stage.
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AARON BULLOCK
Yellow, Pink And Black Checked Sash And Armbands, Pink Cap
3 23231 KANTISHNA
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
V Hodge
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at Tamworth Cl2 November 25 over 1000m defeating Master Gee carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Quirindi F&M Bm58 on November 13 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Broken Wings with 61.5kg at $2.20. Deserves her chance.
3
ELLA DREW
Purple, Gold Star, Stars Sleeves
4 4x12x EXPIDO
ANGELA DAVIES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Sommita (Mgr: R J Puiatti), W R Sneddon, M O'Meara, W Nankervis, K Dawes, M Dawes, One Shot (Mgr: B O'Connell), P M Skinner, N W Barrett, Ms T Skelton, Mrs V O'Meara, S W Grubb, Mrs P Hillard, Miss R Spiteri, J Lynch & Toonie Town (Mgr: J F Brown)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 July 15 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Tickle Me Pink with 57.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Taree Mdn June 30 over 1000m slow track defeating Nikody's Binks carrying 59kg at $1.30. Promising type who looks the one to beat.
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A GIBBONS
Navy Blue, White Hoops, Black Golf Club Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 62x86 CANAMBLE
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss K J Law
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at Dubbo Bm66 on November 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Beaumista with 57kg at $16. Last start 6th of 10 at Taree Cl3 on November 23 over 1005m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind What A Rush carrying 57kg at $19. Likely improver that can sneak into the frame.
4
LEE MAGORRIAN
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
6 93410 ROCK 'N' REIGN
CASSANDRA STUMMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
H G Ferguson, Mrs E R Lewer & D Lewer
Most recently ran last of 10 at Taree Cl3 on November 23 over 1005m, slow going 7 len behind What A Rush with 57kg at $10. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Quirindi Cg&E Bm58 November 13 over 1000m defeating Wanavan with 59kg at $5.50. Not without an each-way chance.
6
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Navy Blue, Silver Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt Cap
7 0x115 THRILLING VENTURE
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs R L Kelly
Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Tamworth Cl2 on November 25 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Kantishna with 57.5kg at $3.30. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Muswellbrook Bm58 November 4 over 1000m defeating Kantishna with 57kg at $5. Not far away last time. Sure to give backers another bold sight in front.
10
BRAITH NOCK
White, Pineapple Symbol
8 59734 CATCHY TUNES
GREGORY MCFARLANE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, N G Armstrong, Mrs N L Armstrong, R A Bates, Mrs L J Bates, O F Hartshorn, Mrs B M Hartshorn, Mrs P Mcencroe, R Mcencroe, Whinge And Win (Mgr: A G Smith), Friday Avo Golfers (Mgr: G D Hannigan), Ms D L Muddle & Mrs K N Overton
Most recently 4th of 10 at Kempsey Bm50 on November 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Toyger with 60.5kg at $5.50. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wellington Cl3 Bm66 on November 16 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Pelette carrying 55.5kg at $31. Looks tested again this line-up.
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Gold, Chaloner Family Crest, Black Striped Sleeves
9 x6833 SAPPHIRE KISS
WAYNE SEELIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano
Racing well recently. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Taree Cl2 Bm62 on December 1 over 1005m, 2 len behind Brown Sugar carrying 57kg at $14. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Taree Cl3 on November 23 over 1005m, slow going neck behind What A Rush with 55kg at $10. Not far away last start. Is a genuine top-three chance.
2
WINONA COSTIN
Pale Blue, Pink Star, Sleeves And Cap
10 97094 WILLINGALE
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Last start 4th of 7 at Taree Cl2 Bm62 on December 1 over 1005m, 2.5 len behind Brown Sugar with 57.5kg at $61. The run before that second last of 10 at Taree Cl3 on November 23 over 1005m, on a slow track; 5 len behind What A Rush carrying 56.5kg at $26. Overlooking.
11
WILLIAM STANLEY
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
11 x300x WAR WINGS
T E OLLERTON
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
R E Ollerton
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Tamworth Cl3 August 7 over 1000m, soft track; 21 len behind Durova with 55kg at $201. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Mudgee Pic Cl2t June 14 over 900m, soft track; 3 len behind Lockdown Lad carrying 62kg at $8. Impossible to recommend.
5
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Blue, White Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
12 56887 REDLINE
GEOFF O'BRIEN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
G O'Brien
Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 7 at Muswellbrook Rustyspanner on November 28 over 1000m, 9 len behind Smiling Prophet carrying 53kg at $101. The start before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at Quirindi Cg&E Bm58 on November 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Rock 'N' Reign with 55kg at $71. Will struggle.
9
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Yellow, Black Stripe Armbands, Black Cap