Taree 12 Jan 2026
GOING: S(6)
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STACKS LAW FIRM COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1250m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: True. |
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The race lacks early speed so doubt they will go too hard. OAKFIELD UTAH (8) started hard in the market on debut when a gritty winner over 1000m at Tamworth. Has plenty of upside and can win again from the wide gate. PURPLE KITTY (5) won well here two-back, then jumped in trip when a battling sixth over 2100m at Tuncurry a week later. Just over a month between runs and expected to run well. MAGGIE SPARKLES (17) due for a change of luck and a win looks imminent. Launched late when a narrow second over 1300m at this track. Don't discount. CHESTIME (7) returns from a let-up. Failed to handle the five-day backup when raced flat to finish fifth over 1400m at Armidale. Finds an easier race and her best form is over this distance range. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 8,5,17,7.
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ENSIGN PARKER
LARRY FAIRHALL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG L Fairhall Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on December 16 over 1150m, 1.75 len behind Move She Can with 57.5kg at $5. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Zemgrinda with 58.5kg at $21. Rates highly. Racing well and can break through this time. |
13 DEON LE ROUX |
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TALANA
SALLY TAYLOR 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG C R Horton, J E Stevens, B S Longworth, S J Keys, M J Keys, R F Keys, S B Keys, C Keys, A Norman, K N Pearson, D P Kelly, W Crockford, M Dewar, A Dewar & F M Broadbent Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Lismore Ctry Cl3 on December 19 over 1110m, 2 len behind Considered with 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Pins And Needles carrying 61kg at $4.80. Can do much better with that run under his belt. |
1 GRADY SPOKES |
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MONTE OUTLANDER
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 6YO GREY GELDING 61.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Coffs Harbour Sawtell Cup 84 June 29 over 1515m, soft track; 10 len behind Starzam carrying 55kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 November 9 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sass 'N' Cheek with 54kg at $26. Returns with the one trial and likely to need this. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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VEE EIGHT
SUE LAUGHTON 12YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs S G Laughton Second-up. First-up after four years 6th of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Ex Wife with 61kg at $101. Previously second-up raced three wide; 4th of 7 at Goulburn Bm58 on February 17 2022 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Harley Street with 61kg at $21. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
7 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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PURPLE KITTY
PETER CHEERS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Tuncurry Bm58 on December 8 over 2100m, slow going 9 len behind Prince Is Game carrying 60kg at $13. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track Bm58 December 1 over 1408m defeating Golden Honour carrying 58kg at $11. Back in trip and expected to improve sharply. |
1 J PENZA |
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AYE AYE SKIPPER
JOHN A SPRAGUE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Sprague & M Joyce At the latest run 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on January 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Athena's Treasure with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 23 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Cool Fizz with 60.5kg at $14. Poorly drawn. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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CHESTIME
LOU MARY 6YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG J C Cowan & Mrs L N Cowan Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on December 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Set To Prophet with 58.5kg at $3.10. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Scone Bm58 on December 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Zoomorphic carrying 58kg at $2.80. Looks one of the major players. |
2 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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OAKFIELD UTAH
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B Mackenzie Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by a nose at Tamworth Mdn December 22 over 1000m defeating Silent Serenade with 58kg at $2.15. Tricky map today and not without winning prospects. |
8 AARON BULLOCK |
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COOK ISLAND GIRL
ALICIA WILLICK 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ripley Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Mcdonald) & E D Dick Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at this track Bm58 on December 1 over 1408m, 17 len behind Purple Kitty with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 21 over 1690m, in the wet; 4 len behind Sunny Disposition with 54.5kg at $21. Tested here. |
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GOLD MELODY
LYNDALL OLSON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R C Kirwan Last start 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on January 1 over 1208m, 6 len behind Kickoff carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 1 over 1258m, 4.5 len behind Kevin Mckeen carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Will need to improve. |
6 LEANNE BOYD |
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LORD AKOMEED
NEIL GODBOLT 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C J Dunn & K E Dunn Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on January 1 over 1512m, 5.5 len behind Think I'm Irish carrying 61kg at $13. The race before that second last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on December 13 over 1012m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind La Cache A Vin with 61.5kg at $10. Prepared to overlook. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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NIKODY'S DIEGO
PETER CHEERS 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers Most recently second last of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Ex Wife carrying 55kg at $13. The start before that second last of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cool Fizz carrying 55kg at $12. Struggling of late and prepared to risk. |
11 R SPOKES |
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RAISED BY WOLVES
BRETT BELLAMY 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P J Wood, R T Chambers & M R Chambers Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on December 13 over 1012m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind La Cache A Vin with 59.5kg at $4.20. Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on December 27 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind La Cache A Vin carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. One for the exotics. |
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THEDAYTHEMUSICDIED
KAREN OWEN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs K M Owen, R D Johnston, Mrs S S Temple & Mrs G Saunders Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at Wauchope Bm45 on December 26 over 1000m, 2 len behind Typhoon Neta carrying 60kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Roman Rebel carrying 56kg at $41. Prepared to risk this time. |
12 MADELINE OWEN |
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BAD BOY DARBY
DANIEL WHEELER 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G E Williams, J H Williams, M W Rom, K N Williams & S C Dalton Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 5th of 9 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on December 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Prestige Pak carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on January 1 over 1050m, 1.75 len behind Master Gee carrying 55kg at $41. Stays in the calculations. |
5 L P ROLLS |
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RIVOLI STAR
PETER GRAHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss C E Stummer, W R Sawkins & Miss K A Brown At the latest run second last in a small field at Bowraville Bm50 on January 3 over 1370m, 3 len behind Endangered Species with 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at Wauchope Bm45 December 26 over 1240m defeating Kobaytera with 57.5kg at $6. Outclassed. |
10 P GRAHAM |
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MAGGIE SPARKLES
PAUL KELLY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms J A Reardon, J M Reardon, P J Kelly, A D Bear, D C Russell, T Crameri, W South, C F Schilt, M C Clarke, A W Moodie, Ms k Mulheron, M Todd, G T Woolfe, Mrs N Telfer, P J Quigg, H J K Racing (Mgr: K Morton), Alby Racing (Mgr: S E Abbott) & KCR (Mgr: P J King) Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on December 23 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Triple Triple carrying 55kg at $15. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 1 over 1258m, 1.4 len behind Kevin Mckeen with 55kg at $26. Working up to a win. Rates highly and ready to break through. |
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