Taree 21 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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VALE DAVID MAURICE STACK OAM COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 38) Rail: True. |
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Expecting Aye Aye Skipper to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course.
THIS ONE TIME (6) returned with a strong effort over this distance two back at Quirindi then struggled in an 1100m Rosehill Highway subsequently. Won a similar race to this when third-up at Dubbo last prep. Just needs luck from a sticky draw to be right in the finish. ROCK 'N' REIGN (5) did a good job to be beaten just over two lengths in a Class 3 over today's journey at Scone last time out. Perfectly drawn and will appreciate the drop in grade today. Serious contender at his pet distance. LILY BOBTAIL (12) has been in the money at all three runs this prep in Class 1 races, two at this trip. Meets some smarter types this time but she races well here and is a genuine chance. Veteran NIKODY'S DIEGO (15) doesn't win too often these days but can fill a top four spot with the help of the inside gate. AYE AYE SKIPPER (3) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and is worth including in exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: This One Time to win with a saver on Rock 'N' Reign.
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COOL FIZZ
BRETT DODSON 6YO BAY MARE 62.0KG B J Dodson Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 December 8 over 1000m in soft going defeating Brazen Brando carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Cl3 on November 23 over 1005m, on a slow track; nose behind What A Rush carrying 55.5kg at $6. She has a fine record at this venue and is a strong chance to figure again. |
8 GRADY SPOKES |
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VEE EIGHT
SUE LAUGHTON 12YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs S G Laughton First-up. Finished off last campaign raced three wide; fourth of 7 at Goulburn Bm58 February 17 2022 over 1000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Harley Street with 61kg at $21. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Goulburn Fredcooper Bm69 December 17 2021 over 1600m, 10 len behind So Sneeky with 56kg at $15. Prefer to see how he returns. |
13 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 3 | 25x55 |
AYE AYE SKIPPER
JOHN A SPRAGUE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P Sprague & M Joyce Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 7 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on November 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Savvyrocker carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Last start 5th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 1 over 1258m, 3.5 len behind Kevin Mckeen with 59.5kg at $5.50. Sharp improvement expected in this suitable contest. |
9 AARON BULLOCK |
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PINS AND NEEDLES
GLEN MILLIGAN 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, J J King, S J Sorensen, J A Wathen, P J Masters, J C Carroll & T J Sauer Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Muswellbrook Bm66 July 8 over 1280m, soft track; 8 len behind Myalaby with 57kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 January 4 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Massira carrying 54kg at $9. Looking to others for the winner. |
6 M BENNETT |
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| 5 | 34105 |
ROCK 'N' REIGN
CASSANDRA STUMMER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG H G Ferguson, Mrs E R Lewer & D Lewer Last start 5th of 11 at Scone Cl3 Bm66 on December 11 over 1000m, 2 len behind Canamble with 56.5kg at $61. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track Cl3 on November 23 over 1005m, slow going 7 len behind What A Rush with 57kg at $10. Among the top chances. |
2 R JONES |
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| 6 | 26x20 |
THIS ONE TIME
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), G Ollis, A N Brown, D Moroney, K D Thomas, P N Sutton, Strzelecki (Mgr: R C Lentfer), Mrs S Moroney, T B M Sprague, Miss J M Brien, Mrs P J Cocksedge, Mrs R A Bates & D K Bates Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Quirindi F&M Bm58 on November 13 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Broken Wings with 59kg at $5. Second-up second last of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C2 on November 29 over 1100m, 13 len behind Shenandoah River with 54.5kg at $41. Worth another chance back in this company. |
12 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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INVINCIBLE WHIP
TODD HOWLETT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K L Taylor, AW Taylor & G R Howells Last start 4th of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on December 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cool Fizz with 59kg at $9. The start before that 6th of 11 at Quirindi Cl1 on November 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Somerton Smart with 58.5kg at $15. Not doing enough. |
10 BEN LOOKER |
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WINE TIME
NICOLE HUDSON 9YO GREY MARE 58.0KG C J S Hudson, Miss J A Crook & Mrs J L McDougall Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on December 8 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cool Fizz with 58.5kg at $21. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Muswellbrook Rustyspanner on November 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Smiling Prophet carrying 55kg at $81. Needs to improve sharply to have any hope. |
7 JEFF KEHOE |
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| 9 | 16475 |
EL BEATLE
JEREMY SYLVESTER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms T D Hyett, M S Ploenges, T J Boyce, M A Molloy, T Bassett & S A Rowe At the latest run 5th of 10 at Gunnedah Bm58 on December 6 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Powerstone carrying 54kg at $6.50. The run before that second last of 8 at Tamworth Cl2 on November 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind Kantishna with 53kg at $26. Rates highly and should be prominent. |
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GOLDEN COW
CARLOS ANTONIO 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG C Antonio Second run back. First-up after a year second last of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on December 8 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cool Fizz with 53.5kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 7 at Gunnedah Bm58 on December 7 2024 over 1000m, 4 len behind King's Gold carrying 56kg at $9. Looks to have a big job ahead again. |
5 ELLA DREW |
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| 11 | 35232 |
BRAZEN BRANDO
B M LAZZARINI 9YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG B M Lazzarini, Ms D L Black, B J Rowe, W J Banfalvy, Miss EL Banfalvy & TL Banflavy Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on December 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Cool Fizz with 57kg at $10. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kempsey Bm50 on November 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Toyger with 61kg at $9. Genuine type who is one of the chances. |
3 KACIE ADAMS |
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| 12 | 9x233 |
LILY BOBTAIL
LUKE A THOMAS 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG L A Thomas & D C Nankervis Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on December 2 over 1000m, 3 len behind Athena's Treasure with 56kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Scone Cl1 on November 18 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Shenandoah River with 55.5kg at $18. Racing well this prep and will prove a tough nut to crack. |
4 SHAE WILKES |
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SNIPPETY STAR
MS C REID 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Miss C J Reid Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track Cl2 July 22 over 1412m, soft track; 16 len behind Christa carrying 55kg at $151. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at this track Bm66 June 5 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Telegraph with 55.5kg at $81. Outclassed. |
14 MADELINE OWEN |
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SPRING EAGLE
ROCKY SIMONETTA 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG R Simonetta Comes here off a 61-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on October 21 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Solidude with 55.5kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 14 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 on October 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Moscow Circus carrying 55kg at $101. Struggling to make a case. |
11 EMILY FARR |
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NIKODY'S DIEGO
PETER CHEERS 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on December 8 over 1000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Cool Fizz with 56kg at $6.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 1 over 1258m, 1.0 len behind Kevin Mckeen carrying 55kg at $21. Shapes as a key runner. |
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