Wyong   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

PRE-TRAINING AT DOMELAND CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Fast pace with Italus showing out and Matchsticks crossing to apply some pressure. FIERCENESS (3) is ready for the 1600m now and gets in light with the 3kg claim. Returned good closing splits to flash late and secure second over 1400m at Newcastle. Can stalk the good tempo and prove hard to hold out. MASTER OF WAR (7) another from the Matt Smith yard desperate to shed his Maiden tag. Showed a stack of fight when jumped in trip for a gritty on-pace second over 1800m at Hawkesbury. Comes back in trip and will prove hard to get past. DEAL N' DASH (1) lightly raced gelding with the upside to win this first-up. Ran third over this trip in BM78 class at Randwick two-back. Fitted with the two searching trials and can figure prominently. MATCHSTICKS (6) found the 1200m too sharp second-up with a fading eighth at this track. Bred to get the trip and not without top-four claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fierceness in a competitive contest.
1 436x9 DEAL N' DASH
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Mangan), Deal n' Stacks (Mgr: R Colaneri), P A Millson, S W A Millson, B J Mccormack, C S Millson, Mangan Racing, S A Bira'm, RWR Racing, M Kanjo, D Selkrig, Riddlers, D R Cauchi, D Najder, A Visalli, S C Horn, J Molinaro, P Presti, Mrs R Presti & M Visalli
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Randwick Bm78 January 3 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Placid Pearl with 55kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1 November 27 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Three Arrows with 61.5kg at $4.60. Expecting a bright return.
4
DYLAN GIBBONS
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
2 210x5 SHADASHI
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S Cummings, R P Barwick & D I Barwick
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on May 21 over 1425m, slow going 4.5 len behind Thunder Hawk carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up from last on the turn ran second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on September 11 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Prefer Diamonds with 54kg at $3.60. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
3
KEAGAN LATHAM
Red, White Diamonds
3 31462 FIERCENESS
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), D J Fairfull, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), P J Rich & S F McGuigan
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Miss Chastain carrying 57.5kg at $10. The start before that 6th of 11 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on June 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Tanglewood Jimmy carrying 58kg at $17. Tough to beat with the claim.
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CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Green, White V, Sleeves And Cap, Green Pom Pom
4 81 ITALUS
ANGUS STEWART
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
A M Muollo & Mrs G L Muollo
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Dubbo Super Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1300m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Boncapo with 59kg at $3.20. Second-up won by 0.6 len at Bathurst Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Miss Peony carrying 59kg at $8. Improver who deserves his chance here.
2
R JONES
White And Gold Vertical Halves, Black Sleeves, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
5 x5084 OMAHA SAND
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), Dr E K Attebo, J E Carter, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, A K Cree, Ms B J Evans, Mrs L R Forwood, T W Forwood, M A McLean, K Sellars & O Favaloro
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track Cl1 on June 7 over 1625m, slow going 2.75 len behind Flying Grey carrying 56kg at $18. The race before that 8th of 14 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on May 19 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Deepwater Artist carrying 55kg at $81. Happy enough to avoid.
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A CALDER
Yellow, Red Diamonds And Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 46x28 MATCHSTICKS
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G Portelli, C E Holt, Mrs L A Morton, G B Morton, A Roden, D Lopez, A D Bowler, D Tatler, Ms L M Richardson, W R Sly & Miss M F Cox
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Canberra Cl2 on May 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Written By Lucy with 57kg at $2.30. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at this track F&M Bm64 on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Totoka carrying 56.5kg at $9. Fitter now and stays in the mix.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Royal Blue, Red Vee
7 22532 MASTER OF WAR
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M C Goodson & Ms D D Perron
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Donatello with 59kg at $21. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1600m, in the wet; head behind Will The Thinker carrying 59kg at $4.20. Deep into the prep and a win looks imminent.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, White Stars, White Sleeves, Orange Armband And Cap
8 6341 SANBINA
MARK MASON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Miss A Mason, S Williams, D Wibberley, W Mason, Mrs N Wibberley & Longneck Thoroughbreds
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Tamworth Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating British Gem with 57kg at $9.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn on May 24 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Artie's Magic with 55kg at $15. In winning form but this is much tougher.
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Black, White Maltese Cross And Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 4236x SO YOU READY
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss K Buchanan, Mrs A Oldfield, C Ringuet, Stablem8s (Mgr: D Cornwall), Mrs K Jepsen, Ms K Rouse, Mrs K Ringuet, D Horton, JHPC Ownership Group (Mgr: P Joyce), R Chapman, Mrs R Verschelden, R Greville, S Verschelden, A Kavanagh, Mrs V Greville, P Small & International Thoroughbred Alliance
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 March 6 over 2300m, 8 len behind Lugarno with 55kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 November 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Viktor with 56.5kg at $101. Prefer to see how he returns.
6
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Cap And Sleeves
10 30x85 STILL RISING
DENIM WYNEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Rigter
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Taree Mdn on May 12 over 1412m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Dam Impact with 58kg at $2.60. Second-up 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on June 14 over 1512m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Moana Gold carrying 57kg at $11. Outclassed.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Turquoise, Purple Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
11 74578 VIA VARALLO
AMANDA TURNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M G Poletti
Last start ran last of 8 at Nowra Bm58 on June 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Shezain with 56kg at $6.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on June 2 over 1500m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Autumn Blonde with 55kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
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AMY MCLUCAS
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
12 85288 ROCK'N ON UPTOWN
CARLOS ANTONIO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Me C Antonio
Last start ran second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on June 12 over 1450m, slow going 8 len behind Maples carrying 55.5kg at $41. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Taree Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Wootton Please with 55kg at $14. Needs it easier.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
Pale Blue, Silver Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves