Armidale 13 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MARIA RIVER CATTLE CO - BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY - ARMIDALE SHOWCASE CUP 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo expected primarily from Hibiki Harmony and Voracious. Competitive contest with plenty of chances. HIBIKI HARMONY (11) continued the good form she displayed last prep when returned for a tough on-pace second over 1600m at Tamworth in the Quirindi Cup. Gets her chance from the draw with a winning apprentice jumping back aboard. KAIHOKO (14) progressive gelding who produced a sharp set of closing splits when coming from near last on the turn to run a narrow second over 1200m at Port Macquarie in the MNC Champs. Ready for the 1400m and set to peak. Hard to hold out. IRON MAN (1) has gone to a new level for the Osland yard with the three wins from his last five starts. Scored a determined head win over 1400m at Eagle Farm in BM85 class. Low draw keeps him in the mix with the 63kg. UZZIAH (3) tough on-pace gelding who gets up to his right distance range. Comes out of a solid race after finishing fourth over 1300m at Rosehill in BM78 grade. Can cruise across from the draw and give a ton of cheek. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hibiki Harmony each-way.
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IRON MAN
STIRLING OSLAND 6YO B/BR GELDING 63.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) & Mrs E J Coe Racing well recently. Most recently won by a head at Eagle Farm Bm85 February 28 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating John Rambo carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Press Link carrying 59kg at $13. Big chance to go back-to-back. |
3 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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SO YOU ARE
STIRLING OSLAND 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Flemington in the G3 Queen Eliz November 8 over 2600m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 54kg at $26. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw July 12 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Pensativa carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Likely to need the run. |
14 A MALLYON |
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UZZIAH
SCOTT ASPERY 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery), C J Mcleod, Mrs K L Mcleod, T Mcleod & Miss T Mcleod Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Rosehill Bm78 on February 21 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Captain Furai with 58.5kg at $15. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Randwick Bm78 on February 7 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Kreon carrying 58kg at $20. Near his top and has genuine each way claims. |
11 KIRK MATHESON |
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INDIFFERENCE
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG H King First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Dubbo Dubbo Cup Mbm86 September 28 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cristal Clear carrying 57kg at $21. First up last campaign eighth of 15 at Scone Countrycup May 16 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Who Ever Thought with 63kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns. |
9 NICK PALMER |
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VORACIOUS
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG L Berger, D F Bourke, B Trindall, E E Berger, Mrs V R Berger, Little Bitta Racing, S A Williams, P B Frame, B Frame, Cracked Glass, T R Robinson, J P Oehlers, Mrs T Waters, M J Mclennan, Mrs A McLennan, Mrs S U McCormack, W J McCormack, R K Burton, M J Beard & Fill The Esky Racing Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Tamworth Quir Cup Bm87 February 23 over 1600m defeating Hibiki Harmony with 59.5kg at $8. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Walcha Walcha Cup on February 6 over 1440m, 3 len behind Mystery Lad carrying 62kg at $2.45. In great order but tested from the outside draw. |
16 KODY NESTOR |
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SUPER DUCK
MICHAEL HEMMINGS 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings), F J Natoli, A F Natoli, K Strange, A D Lewis, N E Richards & Ms K L Robertson Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Warwick Bm70 on March 10 over 1500m, 5 len behind Lupine carrying 58.5kg at $4. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Iron Man carrying 52kg at $12. Looking elsewhere. |
6 SERG LISNYY |
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MYSTERY LAD
JACOB PERRETT 8YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG L Morgan Last start ran last in a small field at Canterbury Bm72 on February 27 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Burj carrying 54.5kg at $26. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Walcha Walcha Cup February 6 over 1440m defeating Otium carrying 60kg at $9. Slim place contender. |
15 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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AUZSTAR
MARC QUINN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P A Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley) Most recently 9th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on February 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Via Flaminia with 58kg at $31. The race before that second last of 13 at Ballina Ballinacup on January 16 over 1590m, 12 len behind Hurstville Zagreb with 57kg at $151. Plagued by wide draws, others look better. |
17 JENNY DUGGAN |
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YOUTH SPIRIT
STUART PHEGAN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S Phegan & W Phegan Second run back. First-up after 10 months struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at Walcha Walcha Cup on February 6 over 1440m, 13 len behind Mystery Lad with 60kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on February 8 2025 over 1600m, 16 len behind That's Molly with 60.5kg at $51. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately. |
7 J WATKINS |
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BLACKLIST
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Sydney Blacklist (Mgr: L M Berger), D F Bourke, J P Oehlers, Mrs T Ham, Rosedale No. 1 (Mgr: R J Wheatley), P Pace, M D Griffith, Lets GEO (Mgr: S Boatwright), J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, J J Brown, P N Rees, J Larsen, RL Williams, M O'Brien, N J Groch, Mrs V F Groch, B Frame, P Agostino & A R Fenlon First-up. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Rosehill Ctry Clsc November 29 over 2000m defeating Tavros carrying 55.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 29 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Big Sexy carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Later. |
8 TAHLIA FENLON |
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HIBIKI HARMONY
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Medius Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Lawrence), Ms S Gordon, Miss S E Gordon & A T Gordon Second run back. First-up after two months held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Tamworth Quir Cup Bm87 on February 23 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Voracious with 56kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Scone Bm58 on June 23 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Smoke On The Water carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Excellent return and maps well for this. |
4 BRAITH NOCK |
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NEXT PAY RUN
ANDREW PARRAMORE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A J Chappell, L J Chappell, J C Cuskelly, R P Aggs & J B Campbell At the latest run ran last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Nrra Champ on February 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 45 len behind Considered with 57kg at $41. The start before that won by 2 len at Grafton Bm74 February 3 over 1400m defeating Change The Date carrying 59kg at $1.75. Capable of more than she showed last time. |
1 ANNA ROPER |
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DUNE AND DUSTED
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P J Cunningham & Mrs K A Cunningham At the latest run 6th of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Inazuma Boy with 55kg at $7.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Walcha Lightninghcp 82 February 6 over 1000m defeating Rivkin carrying 55kg at $10. Hard to have in this line-up. |
13 N THOMAS |
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KAIHOKO
COLT PROSSER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs T Prosser, D L Monkley, G Forrest, M J Coman, S M Thurtell, S W Hackney, Mrs T A Coman, F Neves, Mrs D Kelly & Stay On Track (Mgr: M S A Beetson) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on February 8 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Pony Soprano with 59kg at $14. Last start 2nd of 14 at Port Macquarie Mnc Champ on February 22 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Show 'Em Howl with 57.5kg at $26. Massive run second-up over the unsuitable trip, right in the mix again. |
10 L P ROLLS |
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SPILLS
WAYNE LAWSON 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mustaknown (Mgr: A J Woods), Blown Motor Racing (Mgr: D K Rouse), Windy Hill (Mgr: C J Twigg), S J Lawson & T M Green Most recently won by 0.8 len at Grafton Bm58 March 5 over 1420m defeating Lady Alabama carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Grafton Bm58 February 19 over 1410m defeating Pressalong carrying 61.5kg at $10. Tested at this level. |
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ZOU BIG BOY
LEA SELBY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L S Selby At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on March 5 over 1420m, 1.4 len behind Spills with 62kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on February 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kairos Louie with 54.5kg at $12. Close to a win. Some of these look to have his measure. |
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DENETTA
STEPHANIE SIXTUS 7YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG Miss S Sixtus, Miss A Crane & Miss J Shatte Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 12 at Beaudesert F&M 0 - 60 on February 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Music Fever carrying 56.5kg at $81. Second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Warwick Bm65 on February 23 over 1350m, 6 len behind Little Vain with 55kg at $51. Hard to recommend. |
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CHARLIE BALI
TRACY BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L J Chappell, J B Roberts, J Wright, P J Toomey, J N Cameron, J Cork, Mrs K Cork, J R Shearer, J D Shearer, Miss S M Furber, J Schultz, F Chappell-Davis, A Taylor, P R Willis, R J Davis, Ms T L Bell & P Bellden Dual acceptor. Returns from a 53-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Gunnedah Bm58 January 19 over 2150m defeating Fulmen Filou carrying 55kg at $9. Before that 4th of 7 at this track Bm58 on January 5 over 1900m, slow going 2.75 len behind Gold Capital with 58kg at $15. Back in trip and will find this much tougher. |
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