Gore 21 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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CALLAWAY RACING & PRENDERGAST RACING R65 1335m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Moderate tempo headed by In Awe from his low draw. AMERICAN CHEVAL (9) battled on fairly strongly for seventh fresh up at Wingatui when very well supported in the market. She will take a lot from that run, and the extra 135m will be in her favour. The query is the more than 5 weeks between runs, but she should go close to winning this. CHUPALLA (10) only battled on some heavy tracks at the end of her last prep after winning her maiden here in May. She will be a lot stronger now and can run boldly fresh up. Use the market as your best guide. HIGHLAND FLING (2) was runner-up on both days of the recent Cromwell meeting, and cops another wide gate here. Dan Bothamley in the saddle is always a plus, and he deserves to go one better here. CANDIDATE (8) did not fire at all here 8 days ago over a mile. He is better off over the shorter trips and is worth another chance. BEAVER FEVER (12) did not have much luck resuming, and though she has been out of form for some time, this field is not strong. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Beaver Fever each way value.
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MONAGHAN BOY
KELVIN TYLER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG CARRIERS ARMS RACING SYNDICATE Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at Riverton on November 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind More Sass carrying 57kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going head behind Sabrina Hall with 56.5kg at $10.60. Won't be far away. |
8 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 2 | 97422 |
HIGHLAND FLING
S MCKAY 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L ANDERSON, B ANNISON, P & R BRADEN, G COPPINS, S EASTWOOD, M EVANS, K MACKIE, S MCKAY, G MCMILLAN, T MCMURTRIE, D O'CONNEL, A & T RAYNER, R STRONACH, S TAYLOR-VAN DEN YSSEL, G VAN DEN YSSEL & P WALLIS Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, long-neck behind Quick Tap with 58.5kg at $15.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Winexpress carrying 57.5kg at $16.30. Key runner. |
11 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 3 | 9840x |
IN AWE
G GIBSON 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D GOLLAN, W CHRISTIE, D & D GIBSON Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 65 August 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind San Marco with 60kg at $12.80. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Ashburton April 3 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Chapinteel carrying 58.5kg at $24.70. Expect a forward showing. |
2 RUVANESH MUNIANDY |
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| 4 | 47188 |
RED INVADER
LEDA BECK 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T KEAN, N KEAN, J SKINNER, R HOUSTON, J MCKENZIE, L HANRAHAN, K CARSON, C BARRON, A SINCLAIR, G MCCONACHIE, J WOODS, J RIORDAN & A BECK Last start 8th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Intercept carrying 58.5kg at $23.80. Before that 8th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 11 len behind Palace Princess carrying 59kg at $24.70. Well placed so worth another chance. |
13 T R MOSELEY |
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| 5 | 20336 |
COCKAHOOP
LISA VAUGHAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG MRS ONAWE MILLER & MR BLAIR WILSON Most recently 6th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Intercept carrying 55kg at $6.40. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 58kg at $5.30. Hard to fault if at his best. |
7 G A JOGOO |
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| 6 | 1x070 |
GRUFFALO
AMBER HOFFMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J ARNERICH, BLUE KHAKI SYNDICATE, B BURGESS, G BUTSON, B DAVIDSON, R DENNIS, M GUGICH, R HANNA, HUNTER BOYS SYNDICATE, T MACKAY, L MORRIS, P REUBEN, E & P WILSON Last start ran last of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 135 len behind The Diviner with 58.5kg at $5.70. The run before that 7th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Afire with 58.5kg at $29.70. Has ability and is capable of sharp improvement. |
12 K MUDHOO |
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| 7 | 00x10 |
SO BRASSY
ANNA HEWITSON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K GIVEN, B PENNICOTT, J SMITH, C MACALISTER, C SMITH, A BEAZER, A & C MILNE, G & J ALLISON, C MOLLOY, E MOLLOY, S NICHOLSON, B TEMPERO, T SKEVINGTON, A & L TEMPELMAN, J CURRAN & A HEWITSON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 2.25 len at Ascot Park November 23 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Dracarys with 55.5kg at $8.20. Second-up did the work up front then tired ran last of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Gentle Ben with 56.5kg at $12.70. Has ability and can turn things around. |
3 SUTVHIRE TOOLOOA |
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CANDIDATE
NIKKI & BARRIE BLATCH 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG BARRIE & NIKKI BLATCH At the latest run ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Flying Dubawi carrying 58kg at $9.90. The run before that ran last of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Quick Tap with 58.5kg at $17.50. Has ability and looks one of the major players. |
4 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 9 | 560x7 |
AMERICAN CHEVAL
TERRY KENNEDY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG RAYMOND CHALKLIN, GRAEME ANDERSON, TERRY KENNEDY Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Cromwell on December 1 2024 over 1220m, 1.5 len behind Mis Speaks with 56kg at $28.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
5 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 10 | 1607x |
CHUPALLA
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, PARR BLOODSTOCK LTD & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Ashburton July 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Lady Bankside with 56.5kg at $18.50. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Wingatui October 18 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expect a forward showing. |
1 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 11 | 42644 |
ABIT SASSY
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R DE JOUX & MISS L M E STEWART Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Quick Tap with 53.5kg at $10.30. The race before that 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 52.5kg at $20.20. Not far away last time. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope. |
10 A NAJIB |
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| 12 | 670x9 |
BEAVER FEVER
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG LEITH WEITZE, ANDRE DAY, JASE SEYMOUR, JOHN DAY, GREG HORLER, ROBIN SEYMOUR, PHILIP SEYMOUR, EDWARD FRASER, ALEX MEIKLE, JACKIE BURROWS Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Winexpress carrying 54kg at $12.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Divine Spirit carrying 52kg at $29.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 13 | 6x008 |
LADY DIVA
MAURICE FORDE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M E FORDE Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Flying Dubawi with 55kg at $15.40. The run before that second last of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 25 len behind The Diviner carrying 55kg at $37.50. Will need to do a lot more. |
9 BILLY JACOBSON |
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