Dubbo 12 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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LOCAL SEARCH COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1318m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 31) Rail: +6m 900m-400m; True Remainder. |
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Genuine pace with Yiasou finding the front from his low draw. ROMANTIC LOVE (1) led for the judge last start over 1200m at Gilgandra but couldn't maintain the pressure and was swamped late in the piece. Yet to race beyond six furlongs in 12 career runs. Probably takes a sit just off the speed and will be tough to hold out. HANNAH'S BRIDGE (4) has been kept fresh since a comfortable win in a Class 1 over 1280m at Muswellbrook 45 days ago. Easily won a recent trial at Orange. Building a fine record and is good enough to stretch this field. The lightly raced TOM VEGAS (3) is back from a three-month spell. Last appeared when down the track in the Group 3 Gloaming Stakes. Best form will come over more ground but he is capable of sprinting well while fresh. SILENT ACE (2) returns from a 15-week spell for a second campaign. Scored an easy win here at this trip at his second career run back in August. Can run a big race. The consistent YIASOU (12) will make his own luck up front and might prove tough to catch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Romantic Love to win the last.
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ROMANTIC LOVE
BRETT ROBB 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G A Orbell, Mrs A Orbell, K R Orbell, Mrs S L Orbell, Mrs C Richardson, J M Richardson, J Sykes, T B Mckeon & R B Grynberg At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Gilgandra Cl2 on January 4 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind News Bound with 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at Bathurst Cl2 on December 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lethal Love carrying 57.5kg at $11. Has been up for a long while but keeps delivering - the testing material. |
4 IZZY NEALE |
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SILENT ACE
MACK GRIFFITH 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M D Griffith Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.0 len Tamworth Cl2 September 30 over 1400m defeating Reflecting Fame with 56kg at $2.50. On debut sixth of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw July 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Kobold with 59kg at $6.50. Must be respected. |
12 BRAITH NOCK |
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TOM VEGAS
DEAN MIRFIN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D Gregory & Miss R J Gregory Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Gloaming October 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Shangri La Boy carrying 56.5kg at $81. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 S Domenico August 30 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Raging Force carrying 55kg at $101. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
7 M A CAHILL |
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HANNAH'S BRIDGE
DEREK PIPER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG D C Piper & Mrs S L Piper Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 45 days. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1 on November 1 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Brutal Love with 56kg at $13. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 November 28 over 1280m defeating Arapawa with 59kg at $2.20. Always gives 100% and poses a genuine threat. |
8 KODY NESTOR |
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REGATTA
JUSTIN DRAKE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S A Shann Most recently 4th of 7 at Armidale Cl2 Bm62 on January 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Need A Miracle with 59kg at $14. The run before that 10th of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 on December 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Talkachino with 59.5kg at $81. Nice draw but others preferred. |
3 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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NAFTALI
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) Racing well recently. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Mudgee Cl1 on December 5 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Ghaznavi with 58kg at $21. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Wellington Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1400m defeating Nandowrie carrying 59kg at $1.40. SCRATCHED. |
14 NICK PALMER |
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PODCAST
DAR LUNN 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms K M Flaherty & B Boutros Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Bathurst Cl2 on December 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lethal Love carrying 55.5kg at $17. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 0.9 len at Narromine Bm50 April 29 over 1300m in the wet defeating Willinga Karisma carrying 60.5kg at $3. Strips fitter and is worth including in exotics. |
9 DALE COLE |
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BATTLE REIGN
JOHN COLLISON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J T Collison & Mrs E E Collison Most recently 4th in a small field at Quirindi F&M Bm50 on December 26 over 1450m, 1.4 len behind Via Rose with 59.5kg at $2.20. The start before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at Kempsey Bm50 November 29 over 1250m defeating Jocund with 57kg at $6.50. Looks tested again. |
10 GRACE PALMER |
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DERVINIA
CLINT LUNDHOLM 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG R A Atkinson & N A Atkinson SCRATCHED. |
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RIVER ROGUE
CINDY MONAGHAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C L Monaghan, T S Moses & Miss C J Monaghan Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track Ctry Cl2-Sw September 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Pharoahzano with 59kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Narromine Cl1 August 24 over 1200m slow track defeating Maryland Bridge carrying 55kg at $13. Goes well when fresh so not hopeless. |
5 JACOB STIFF |
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BYLONG
BRETT ROBB 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 9 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on December 23 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Crook with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on August 10 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Mrs Bull carrying 58.5kg at $16. Not keen. |
6 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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YIASOU
BRETT THOMPSON 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P Vourdounas & B R E Thompson Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Orange Ctry Cl1 on December 30 over 1280m, 1.75 len behind Eilrahc with 55.5kg at $11. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Nor Nor West with 55.5kg at $4.40. Well placed to play a major role. |
2 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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STATE OF GRACE
CLINT LUNDHOLM 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG C J Lundholm & Mrs K M E Smith Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Orange Ctry Cl1 on December 30 over 1280m, 1.4 len behind Eilrahc with 53.5kg at $8. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 20 over 1100m, head behind Zambezi River with 55kg at $6. Big chance on the back of excellent form this time in work. |
1 ZOE HUNT |
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DARK THINKER
ALISON SMITH 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Mrs C Davies, J Davies, Mrs S E Harrison, S E Harrison, S Walker, J W Nowlan, P HINES, J Nowlan, Miss S E Davies, J W Whatman, D Marshall & J Tancred Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 10 at Orange Ctry Cl1 on December 30 over 1280m, 5 len behind Eilrahc with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Cowra Bm50 on July 5 over 1375m, in the wet; 8 len behind Street Swagger carrying 61.5kg at $21. Prepared to take her on again today in this company especially from her wide gate. |
11 ASHLEIGH STANLEY |
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READY FOR LIFT OFF
KYLIE KENNEDY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R L Gainsford Last start didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 10 at this track Cl2 on December 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Instead carrying 55kg at $61. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Warren Bm50 on December 12 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Phils Colours carrying 55kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED. |
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LOCKADENTE
DENNIS BUSH 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG A R Hooper, O V Sargeant, G Lette, J Wilesmith, Miss M Pigram, G McLaren & D Janetzki Two back was second last of 7 at Wellington Bm50 on December 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Billabong Rose with 56.5kg at $17. Failed on Friday at Parkes. SCRATCHED. |
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