Mount Gambier   21 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S

Gold Cup Launch Soon Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Lonely One to lead Melissa Kate at just a moderate tempo. LONELY ONE (3) resumed three-and-a-half weeks ago over 900m at this track and was only beaten 1.2 lengths into fourth when doing her best work late. Fitter and will appreciate the rise to a winning trip. Leading player. DEFICIT (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 900m at Murray Bridge. Looks to be in the right race so he should be in contention again. LONGWARRY (5) had excuses last time. Has struggled so far but strips fitter again fourth-up and does boast a win at this venue. Worth another chance. TOKYO ICE (8) backs up quickly and gets the chance to take closer order. Keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lonely One gets the nod.
1 16x60 CANYON WIND
STEPHEN THEODORE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 11 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Cl1 on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Garcon Renard carrying 60kg at $19. Last start second last of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Immortal Shield with 59kg at $21. Fitter but would need to improve sharply.
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MELISSA JULIUS
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Star Cap
2 48963 DEFICIT
DEAN SAXON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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 came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on December 7 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Aztec Dancer with 58.5kg at $26. Before that 6th of 13 at this track 0-54 on November 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind See De Night carrying 60kg at $12. Nice effort last time. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well.
6
ALANA LIVESEY
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap
3 x77x4 LONELY ONE
BOB & KANE POST
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss S C Craigie & G Coates
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at this track Bm56 on November 28 over 900m, 1.2 len behind Fox Man carrying 58kg at $4. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on June 21 over 1206m, slow going 2 len behind Tallapoosa with 58kg at $11. Major player in this line up.
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T P MADDEN
White, Gold And Black Sash, Black Cap
4 940x6 ROYAL TELEPHONE
VICKI O'CONNELL
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs V I O'Connell
Second-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 6th of 10 at this track Bm56 on November 28 over 900m, 1.75 len behind Fox Man with 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Oakbank F&M Bm56 on March 19 over 1050m, 4 len behind Miss Diamantina carrying 59.5kg at $9. Is a second up winner in the past and should do much better.
5
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Black, Lime Spots, Quartered Cap
5 2x050 LONGWARRY
JUSTIN PICKERING
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P G Damon & Mrs F Damon
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at this track 0-54 on November 28 over 1400m, 18 len behind See De Night with 56.5kg at $6. Before that 5th of 8 at Strathalbyn 0-56 (App Only) on November 16 over 1350m, 6 len behind Grinzinger Ace carrying 56kg at $7.50. Can improve and play a big role.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
6 5100x PIWHANE
GARY BOYCE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J J Maloney, Mrs J Maloney, C J Lindner, Miss L Harkness, D Earl, T D Earl & M J Terwel
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm56 August 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Prodigal Lad with 55.5kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Penola 0-54 October 21 2024 over 1270m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Mr Whitacre with 58kg at $11. Capable of a bold return.
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ALYSHA WARREN
Royal Blue, White Chevrons
7 65883 REVOLUTION BELLE
SARAH RUTTEN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Grand Syndicates Bolshevik (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 on December 3 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Real Valentia with 57.5kg at $9. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-58 on November 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Zuetoro with 57kg at $26. Expected to feature.
9
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 67757 TOKYO ICE
GARRET LYNCH
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Racing Sales
At the latest run got back early 7th of 12 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on December 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind One More Song carrying 57.5kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 11 at Port Lincoln 4yo+ Bm56 on November 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Spiritual Gal with 59kg at $4.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
2
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves
9 4277x MELISSA KATE
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J Morell
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Bm66 October 8 over 1412m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Margie's Boy carrying 54kg at $19. Previously first up; second last of 12 at this track Bm66 May 9 over 1414m, soft track; 6 len behind Emerald Reward with 55.5kg at $61. May need the run.
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MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
10 6x00x GETONIT
BOB & KANE POST
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs P Post, K Post, M J Campbell, Mrs M A Campbell, M Garner, S Garner & C Garner
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Casterton 0 - 58 August 31 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind The Mariner carrying 54kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at this track 0-56 August 8 over 1314m, in the wet; 17 len behind Ironbar with 56.5kg at $21. Likely to need more time.
4
POLLY BREWSTER
White, Gold And Black Sash, Black Cap
11 x7630 MISS GATSBY
CRAIG STEWART
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T J O'Sullivan, Ms J A Whyte & C Stewart
Most recently second last of 11 at Bordertown Cl1 on December 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Layin' Up carrying 53kg at $61. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Penshurst Bm52 on November 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Meteorite carrying 55kg at $13. Not keen on her chances.
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MS C PULS
Emerald Green, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap
12 80x04 SAINT OF KATOWICE
CAMERON THOMPSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 56 on November 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Real Alliance with 54kg at $51. Second-up 4th of 10 at Balnarring 0-28 on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Desert Boots with 64kg at $10. Looking elsewhere.
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KAYLA CROWTHER
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves And Cap
13 777x1 DON'TCALLMECHAMP
TOBY LAKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
H J S Fyffe, M T Fitzpatrick, K Cini, X Thompson, S D Wilkins, P Mercuri, D Cobden & R Gore
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Wagga Bm50 November 29 over 1200m defeating Nineveh with 58.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Ararat 0 - 58 on May 10 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ichiberu with 60kg at $51. Strips fitter and is likely to feature.
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Orange, Royal Blue Hoops, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom