Kempsey 15 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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AKUBRA COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1250m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: True. |
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Expecting Deebee's Girl to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. DEEBEE'S GIRL (2) returned in good order and fourth-up today. Stretches out to this trip for the first time this campaign after fading late when fourth over 1005m at Taree. Assess on her dominant win here two runs back. Leading prospect. FELASUVI (5) chipped away late at her first run back with an even fifth over 1005m at Taree. Will relish the claim and the step up in trip. Expected to take a hand in the finish. HIGHLAND MIRAGE (4) back to his right distance range after struggling to run the mile out when a plugging eighth at Coffs Harbour. Kept fresh and looks well weighted from the low draw. Each way. THE AMBASSADOR (3) lightly raced mare with ability. Comes back in trip after she gripped on late for a handy third over 1600m at Inverell. Maps well and stays in the calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,5,4,3.
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STEEL RAIN
DONNA GRISEDALE 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Mrs D Grisedale, Ms R Goddard & S Bloomfield Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 September 4 over 1312m, soft track; 6 len behind Phoenix Power carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. First up last campaign second of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Pick Up The Tab with 55kg at $11. Faces a tough essay. |
1 JETT NEWMAN |
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DEEBEE'S GIRL
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D A Blair Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at Taree Cl1 on December 1 over 1005m, 2.25 len behind Grassburn carrying 55kg at $8. The run before that won by 1.75 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1000m defeating Buzz Saw with 57kg at $3.20. Improving mare expected to go close. |
7 L P ROLLS |
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THE AMBASSADOR
SALLY TAYLOR 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms S J Taylor, R James & K Langer Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl2 on November 1 over 1315m, slow going 1.4 len behind Golden Copper with 55.5kg at $31. Last start 3rd in a small field at Inverell Cl1-Sw on November 22 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Zougo Boss with 57kg at $1.90. Racing well. Rates highly and gets map favours. |
3 J GRISEDALE |
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HIGHLAND MIRAGE
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Ms T L Schmidt Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on November 1 over 1615m, slow going 6 len behind Venom Wolf with 60.5kg at $9. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl2-Sw on October 17 over 1250m, 3 len behind De Forza carrying 57kg at $16. Kept fresh and back in distance, go close. |
2 LEANNE BOYD |
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FELASUVI
TONY BALL 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms V M Smith, Mrs S C Jensen, Mrs L J Corstens & Mrs F Tol Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Taree Cl1 on December 1 over 1005m, 3 len behind Grassburn carrying 55kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on June 20 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Boambee Beach with 56.5kg at $26. Anticipating a big run with the claim. |
8 EMILY FARR |
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BEEBEE
TREVOR WHITTINGTON 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C A Whittington & G J Monaghan Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on December 4 over 1212m, 3 len behind Nescaffier carrying 55kg at $81. The run before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on November 25 over 1265m, 4 len behind Prestige Gundy carrying 55kg at $151. Looks to be making up the numbers. |
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RAW GOLD
TERRY WICKS 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG T Wicks, Mrs L G Wicks & S P Kearney Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at Scone Cl1 on November 18 over 900m, 9 len behind Shenandoah River carrying 55kg at $51. Last start 7th of 11 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on December 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Athena's Treasure with 55kg at $101. Hard to recommend. |
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ROCK ARE STEINER
PETER GRAHAM 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Miss R E Usher & J V Usher Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on November 7 over 1450m, 5 len behind Mosgiel Daisy with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on October 26 over 1509m, 2.25 len behind Calamity Fox with 55.5kg at $51. Outclassed. |
5 P GRAHAM |
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NORTHERN BOOGIE
COLT PROSSER 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs T Prosser & I C McLucas Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 8 at Taree Cl1 on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Gold Melody carrying 55kg at $15. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Bm50 on November 29 over 1250m, 3 len behind Battle Reign carrying 57.5kg at $6. Must be respected. |
9 LIAM BLANCH |
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REBEL ONE
MATTHEW ROBINSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG M J Robinson, Miss M J Travis & Mrs A A Travis Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 8th of 10 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on December 1 over 1258m, 5.5 len behind Kevin McKeen with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Taree Cl1 on January 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Kayz Time carrying 55kg at $17. Need to see another run. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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GOLD SOMETHING
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R W Sharpe, Mrs M E De Gonneville, Mrs J W Baker & R K Baker Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl3 August 8 over 1500m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Supreme Command with 55kg at $201. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 December 14 over 1012m, 13 len behind Miss Mazerati with 60kg at $61. Cannot enthuse until he shows something positive. |
6 JEFF KEHOE |
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RIVOLI STAR
CASSANDRA STUMMER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss C E Stummer, W R Sawkins & Miss K A Brown Most recently second last of 10 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on December 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Set To Prophet carrying 55kg at $151. The run before that 5th of 7 at Bowraville Cl1 on November 22 over 1370m, slow going 4.5 len behind Don't Tell Jack with 57kg at $4. Looks out of his depth. |
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PONGOLA
HILARY DEW 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG H Dew & Mrs P P Dew Most recently 7th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on December 4 over 1212m, 8 len behind Nescaffier carrying 55kg at $101. Before that ran last of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on November 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kirra's Sister carrying 55kg at $201. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again. |
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