Tuncurry 24 Aug 2026
GOING: S(7)
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MCQUILLAN TUNCURRY CUP PRELUDE - OPEN HANDICAP 1500m Track: Soft 7 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: +1m 400m - 300m; True Remainder. |
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Good pace expected with Danish Fortune, Navy Steel and Strobing paving the way. NAVY STEEL (6) talented gelding who can keep the winning momentum going third up. Defeated a decent field on the heavy (9) surface over 1420m at Dubbo on August 10. Confidence is high and will take holding out again. TACT (8) smart when right and gets another chance at his fifth run in with the good weight drop. Stepped up to the 1600m with a tiring seventh at Newcastle in BM64 grade. Goes well at this trip and adept in all conditions. Each way. HIBIKI HARMONY (5) could be ready to improve out to this distance third up. HOUSE OF CARDS (3) was below par two back at Grafton then bounced back with a win over 1400m at Casino last time out. Can contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Navy Steel brings the right form to win again.
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DANISH FORTUNE
JOEL WILKES 9YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG D J McLeod, R B Mashford, G J Mcleod, W J Conlin, Ms N C Punton, B J Stubbs, Ms J Tracy, D M Linehan, P J Cox, Miss K A Wyatt, Grunters (Mgr: R D C Ward), Ms L A Rushby, P G Davies, Mrs C Wilkes & Mrs S T Davison Most recently 7th of 12 in a Coffs Cup at Coffs Harbour on August 7 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Mighty Ulysses with 54kg at $51. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 in a Cg&E Bm72 at Warwick Farm on July 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Iceman with 57.5kg at $31. Keep safe in this weaker race. |
5 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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| 2 | x9800 |
SUBSTANTIAL
FABIO MARTINO 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG D Stambe, F Martino, F Catanzanti & A Catanzanti Last start ran second last of 11 in a Bm78 at Randwick on August 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind The Mona Lisa with 59.5kg at $101. The run before that ran second last of 12 in a Bm88 at Randwick on July 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rock Empire with 56kg at $151. Expected to finish closer in this grade. |
13 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 3 | 61x01 |
HOUSE OF CARDS
BRETT DODSON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P Lanigan Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 13 in a Ctryassoc - Cl6 at Grafton on July 16 over 1175m, 5 len behind Tough Guy carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell won by a nose in the Casino Cup Bm87 on August 8 over 1400m defeating He's A Copy Boy carrying 55kg at $6. Will give backers a sight. |
3 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 4 | 04x98 |
JACENZA
RODNEY NORTHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J R Newton & Mrs G Newton Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up did the work up front then tired 9th of 14 in a Bengalla Bm87 at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Hellcibell with 54.5kg at $15. Last start 8th of 11 in a Cup Prel Bm85 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1420m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Navy Steel carrying 58.5kg at $26. From leading country yard and ready to show up. |
3 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 5 | 38x84 |
HIBIKI HARMONY
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Medius Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Lawrence), Ms S Gordon, Miss S E Gordon & A T Gordon Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 8th of 14 in a Bengalla Bm87 at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Hellcibell carrying 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 in a Cup Prel Bm85 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1420m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Navy Steel with 55.5kg at $6. Definite winning chance. In the mix from the inside barrier. |
1 C LEVER |
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| 6 | 10x01 |
NAVY STEEL
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Grand Syndicates Maritime (Mgr: S R Leoni) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 in a Bm72 at Randwick Kensington on July 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Vella's Best carrying 56kg at $31. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Dubbo on August 10 over 1420m in heavy going defeating Red Beryl with 55kg at $4.60. Racing well. Handy strike-rate and looks hard to beat. |
4 M BELL |
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| 7 | 11539 |
ROTHROCK
PAUL PERRY 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P Perry Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 10 in a F&M Bm72 at Warwick Farm on July 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Satono Jasmine with 55kg at $101. The start before that 3rd of 8 in a Mid Bm64 at Newcastle on June 27 over 1850m, slow going 7 len behind Allegro Miss carrying 60kg at $11. Strong contender on best form. |
2 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 8 | x6627 |
TACT
JASON DEAMER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing, Martin Thoroughbred Racing,N Brent, D Griffiths, M P Carroll, S P Carroll, L Trevethan, M J Loader, A Franza, G A Hoult, S G Hill, D J Ricketts, Ms J M Dale, Barrenjoey Livestock, Rexann, Mrs L A Butler, R S Loader, A S Hughes & Bimbadeen Racing At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 in a Prov Bm64 at Newcastle on August 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fabrice with 58.5kg at $11. The run before that 2nd in a small field in a Cl3 at Taree on July 21 over 1412m, on rain affected going; head behind Dark Stratum carrying 62kg at $2.60. Hard fit for this and expected to go close. |
10 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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RUN RORY RUN
TONY BALL 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, K J Ball, Miss K Arnold & Miss M Arnold Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 14 in a Hopknliver Bm85 at Taree on August 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Just In Time with 55kg at $26. The run before that ran second last of 14 in a Bengalla Bm87 at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1280m, 7 len behind Hellcibell with 55kg at $41. Unlikely to feature. |
6 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 10 | x5812 |
HE'S A COPY BOY
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M R Stitt, Mrs W M Bakewell & Mrs T M Madden At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 in the Casino Cup Bm87 on August 8 over 1400m, nose behind House Of Cards carrying 52kg at $21. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Grafton on July 12 over 1610m defeating Bails carrying 53.5kg at $5. Holding his form and place best. |
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| 11 | 86824 |
XTRA APPROVAL
TONY BALL 8YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell, J C Haisell, Mrs R M Haisell & G R Haisell Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 in a Hopknliver Bm85 at Taree on August 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Just In Time with 53kg at $31. The run before that 2nd of 12 in a Bm58 Cl2+ at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1206m, slow going 2.75 len behind Fancy Shoulder carrying 62kg at $41. Going okay but looks safely held. |
7 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 12 | 97424 |
STROBING
TONY BALL 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B A Ball, Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt, G Beecroft, M A Ball & Miss C D Eggins Most recently 4th of 8 in a Bm66 at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Invasive Dreams with 57kg at $9. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 in a Bm58 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1509m, slow going 1.5 len behind Moana Gold carrying 59kg at $8.50. Looking to others. |
8 AMELIA HEINRICH |
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| 13 | 22695 |
SEETHING CHUCK
KAREN OWEN 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 in a Bm50 at Casino on August 8 over 1900m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Our Sparky carrying 60kg at $12. The race before that 9th of 12 in a Bm58 at Taree on July 21 over 1614m, in the wet; 6 len behind Argerich carrying 57kg at $19. Has had too many chances. |
9 MADELINE OWEN |
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