Wangaratta   22 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

A1 Tyrepower Wangaratta BM56 Handicap 1170m

Track: SOFT 7   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Off the inside draw Calypso Rich should bounce straight to the lead and set a solid tempo. DAMAS (2) is a super consistent type who has a win and seven minors from 10 starts. Had a long break before returning with a big run over 1000m when hit the line hard and placed. Will strip much fitter after the long lay-off. Placed 3/3 second-up and goes very well here. Looks tough to beat. PRANCING QUEEN (6) charged home from the back fresh to finish in the minors. Second-up winner and looks a leading chance again. AUDIO POP CAM (7) also found the line nicely fresh and will be better for it. Blinkers added and should be a big improver. DISTINCTLY SUMMER (8) has been thereabouts but returns home. Expecting better and can feature at odds. TURNAQUID (11) charged home fresh in an eye-catching run and has a great record here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Damas.
1 4228x THIS IS THE MOMENT
DAVID O'PREY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
J Ceglar, Y P Bloodstock (Mgr: J R Gunston), E S Whitehead, Mrs J E Whitehead, DJ O'Prey, Mrs F L Mawson, G A Mawson, V M Glass, N O'Prey, Raider Hawk Racing Syndicate (Mgr: S L Clarke), Mrs K J Lindhe, C W Lindhe & C J Wheeler
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 August 12 over 1800m, soft track; 10 len behind Sunset Park with 59kg at $7.50. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 March 4 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Debello carrying 58kg at $14. First run for new yard and has won fresh.
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ELLA BENT
Blue, White Diagonal Half, YP Lettering, White With Grey Outline Flame, Armbands And Quartered Cap
2 212x3 DAMAS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
G W Cleary
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Elena Montero with 60.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1306m, 5 len behind Gin Baba with 59kg at $1.85. Placed 3/3 second-up and goes very well here.
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BILLY EGAN
Navy Blue, Cream Seams
3 x66x9 MATAO MA
HANNA POWELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs H Powell & I J Powell
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Albury Bm66 on December 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind Climate Change with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Seymour Bm58 on June 10 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Walter Spur with 57kg at $13. Fitter but others are better placed.
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THOMAS SPILLANE
Blue, Red Flames And Collar, Blue Sleeves, Red Armbands, Blue And Red Quartered Cap, White Peak
4 416x7 ROLIHLAHLA
WAYNE NICHOLS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
E W Nichols, P A Street, Ms G M Shacklock, R Neill, P T M Dawson, Ms J A Schmidt, Miss C Anderson, Miss W Baulch, Ms M Jack, M Neill, Mrs J F Watson & J Williamson
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 11 at Swan Hill Bm56 on November 23 over 975m, 5 len behind Flip The Switch carrying 61kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on December 14 2024 over 1106m, 6 len behind Artful Lodger carrying 59.5kg at $8. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Cerise, White V, Quartered Cap
5 3123 TIPSY GYPSY
ERN EWERT
4YO  GREY  MARE 61.0KG
L G Ross, K J O'Brien, E Ewert, B Vilcins, M McGuire, C Kachel & G Ellis
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Pakenham F&M Bm62 on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Twisted Queen carrying 60kg at $7. Before that 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Bm56 on November 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Game Plan carrying 61kg at $7. Promising mare with upside and has to be included.
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B RAWILLER
Red And White Checks, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
6 860x3 PRANCING QUEEN
MICHAEL HUGLIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Menage a Charge Pty Ltd, A Black, Three Brothers, E K Greig, G D Bullock, J T Sullivan, J Blackburn, J P Bonnici, J McLean, L McKenzie, M & G Racing, M E Holloway, M Wilson, M Platt, N Thomas, Miss N Fletcher, P Whelan, Mrs S Miller & Newbro Racing
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on December 5 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Diamond Indaruf with 57.5kg at $71. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 February 22 over 1200m defeating Fugacity carrying 57.5kg at $5. Charged home fresh and further improvement in store.
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BAILEY KINNINMONT
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
7 16x5 AUDIO POP CAM
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 1107m, 3 len behind My Zephyr with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo F SWP on August 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cherish Me carrying 56kg at $5.50. Rates highly and with blinkers added is among the leading hopes.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Red, White Gatecrasher
8 x5105 DISTINCTLY SUMMER
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
M J Hymet, R B Davis, S K McNamara, W T Threadgold, F Dintinosante, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), R M Mitchell, R W Bird & P Madgwick
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Wagga Cl2 Bm62 on December 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Heavenly Kiss with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 10th of 12 at Tatura Bm56 on November 22 over 1000m, 4 len behind Marty Mcfly carrying 60kg at $15. Trained here and likely to feature on best form.
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LACHLAN KING
Navy Blue, Orange Stripes, Striped Cap
9 3955x BROADHURST
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C W Kwok
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Wodonga 0-58 May 24 over 2050m, soft track; 3.5 len behind First Day with 55kg at $6. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 March 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bronte Beach carrying 58.5kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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JETT STANLEY
Emerald Green, White Epaulettes, Pink Sleeves, Emerald Green And Pink Striped Cap
10 34234 SON OF ZORRO
DANIEL MCCARTHY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D J McCarthy & B J McCarthy
Last start got back early 4th of 8 at Albury Cl1 on December 13 over 1175m, 1.0 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy carrying 57kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1100m, 2 len behind Kaniva with 58.5kg at $5. Rarely far away but still needs to find a bit more.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
11 22442 TURNAQUID
ANDREW DALE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A Dale, J Hilder, S Hockey, N R Jones, J Tobias & B Tran
Recent form sound. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 14 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Kaniva with 57.5kg at $3.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Wagunda carrying 61.5kg at $6. Charged home fresh in an eye-catching run and has a great record here.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
12 96x5x THAT'S ALL GOOD
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J G Symons, Ms S K Laxon, S Johnson, Mrs R Kelcey, Mrs B P Mawer, L La Sala, J W Brigginshaw, Mrs M R Kearsey, A G Pardavi, B W Wood, Mrs J Moore, B J Peut, P L Pender, M J McBride, R D Hamilton, J Haysom, D Heinrich, S Rennie & Boulda Dash Racing (Mgr: D L J Stainsby)
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Nightcapped carrying 55kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on August 4 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind I Am Artie carrying 56kg at $9. Was runner-up in a trial at Caulfield Heath on November 20 over 1000m. First run down here but prefer to see how she returns.
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C J PARISH
Blue, Navy Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
13 54065 LOVEOFMYLIFE
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Blue Sapphire Investments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1300m, 4 len behind King's Taj with 56kg at $17. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Don'tcallmechamp with 60.5kg at $12. Will be doing best work late.
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Black, White Maltese Cross, Checked Sleeves, Black Cap, White Maltese Cross
14 32520 SOO KISS ME
CRAIG WEEDING
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
C A Weeding, F Amalfi & Mrs M Amalfi
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1100m, 5 len behind Bromeo carrying 52kg at $12. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Hay Bm58 on November 22 over 1200m, long-neck behind Minesite with 52kg at $4.40. Well off best latest but very fit and attractively weighted.
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CASSIDY HILL
Green, White Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
15 00930 WHITEHART
PETER MAHER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Greta West Stud
At the latest run second last of 12 at Albury Bm58 on November 24 over 1175m, 6 len behind Jaskier with 55kg at $101. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Bm52 on November 4 over 1170m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Kazotsky carrying 55.5kg at $15. Prepared to risk.
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Emerald Green, Red Sleeves And Cap
16 18x76 CALYPSO RICH
GRANT WHITE
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
G White
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 48 day let-up. First-up second last of 8 at Lockhart Pic-Trop on October 3 over 930m, 10 len behind Noci Di Cocco carrying 62kg at $7. Last start 6th of 8 at Mansfield Pic-Trpy on November 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Lika Mosh with 66kg at $6. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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TAYLA CHILDS
Purple And White Quarters, Spots Sleeves And Cap