Canberra 21 Feb 2025
GOING: S(5)
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TAB FEDERAL - NATIONAL SPRINT PREVIEW 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.21) |
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Off the inside draw Fine Vintage should bounce straight to the lead and set a solid tempo. The National Sprint Preview. ACAPPELLA SUN (7) was beaten 1.6L in a 72 at Canterbury first-up and it was a big effort from a wide barrier. She will likely give away a start but presents fitter over an extra 100m and has more up her sleeve. Proven second-up and will go close with average luck. FINE VINTAGE (2) led and won a Moruya Open by a space and then just missed in the same fare at the Sapphire Coast. He will control the race from the inside barrier and is a decent chance to bounce. GUNDY GUY (10) resumes and is right up to this at best. Proven fresh and is 1/1 at this track. He will push forward and expect him to give a sight. CLIFF HOUSE (1) resumes and will be a chance if presented forward. Will race over longer but he's trialled well at Wagga and Heywood sticks from that. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Acappella Sun.
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CLIFF HOUSE
TIM DONNELLY 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG T P Donnelly, G D Ellis, A J Donnelly, NineCoreeSt (Mgr: M R Ellis), Ms T J Champion, S A Hopkins, Mrs P M Carter, Mrs P P Estall, Mrs D Protich & Riverview Turf Club (Mgr: H J Bull) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Randwick Bm88 September 21 over 1600m, 20 len behind Floating carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at Goulburn Goul Cup August 25 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Green Shadows carrying 54kg at $41. Cannot be underestimated. |
7 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 2 | 18312 |
FINE VINTAGE
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs M A Camaivuna, C J Duggan, C B Georgy, J Lucas, G R Martin, P B Newton, Three Magpies (Mgr: B Sohier), The Wongs (Mgr: G N Summers), Darby Racing Winesearch (Mgr: S G Darby), G P Comport, J T Logan & Beers at the Royal (Mgr: B Webster) Going well. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Sapphire Coast Begasprint on February 2 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Ticklebelly with 61kg at $5. Before that won by 2 len at Moruya Moruya Tp Bm85 January 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Kattegat with 59kg at $4.20. Go close. |
1 BRODIE LOY |
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| 3 | 9x860 |
MARNIX
GARRY KIRKUP 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup) Last start second last of 12 at this track Fedral Open on February 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Imasuperstar carrying 61kg at $41. Before that 6th of 9 at Moruya Moruya Tp Bm85 on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Fine Vintage carrying 62kg at $26. Out of his depth. |
5 TEAGHAN MARTIN |
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| 4 | 63242 |
KATTEGAT
NATALIE JARVIS 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), D R Quirk, Mrs T L Quirk, Mrs A L Barwick, R A Barwick, D Lowes, D A Lowes, A Redman, Mrs S M Tier, P R Tier, J G Cartwright, K J Dunstan & A P Tier Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on February 8 over 1200m, head behind Enter The Dragon with 55kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 9 at Wagga Scamper Bm82 on January 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Rumours Abound carrying 59.5kg at $15. Shouldn't be far away again. |
11 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 5 | 7500x |
DEMANDING MO
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P J Reardon & S R Keene Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 15 at Gawler Gawl Cup October 25 over 1500m, 10 len behind Bamyan Buddha carrying 54kg at $61. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly September 14 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Zebella carrying 57kg at $61. Will need one. |
2 JACK MARTIN |
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| 6 | 448x9 |
FANGELA
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 7YO GR/B GELDING 57.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Straight To The Pub Two, S A Morgan, D A Jeffery, L V Saville, M A Naprta, Ms M J Ryan, Mrs J E Wise, R A Wise, J R Wilson, Mrs S M King, C J Reynolds, G King, Mrs E D Boag, L G Boag, G A Pointon, Mrs W P Handley, R J Jaensch & B Mackay Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 9th of 12 at this track Fedral Open on February 7 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Imasuperstar carrying 58kg at $18. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 84 on July 26 over 1206m, 3 len behind Tulla Park carrying 60kg at $7. Not keen. |
6 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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| 7 | 936x6 |
ACAPPELLA SUN
MATTHEW DALE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG S J Kirkham, Dr D Grundmann, Dr B Katz, A Roden, Dr D A Worthley, M Grundmann, D S Lewis & Mrs D M Lewis Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on January 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Memoria with 53kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 26 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind One Destiny with 57.5kg at $9.50. Strong chance. |
8 AMY MCLUCAS |
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| 8 | 70x21 |
IMASUPERSTAR
ROB POTTER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S W Smith, Ms V M Smith, G J Fulton, M Cleaver, R A Wellard, J R Adams & B W Hogan Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Orange Bm66 on January 10 over 1280m, long-neck behind Nomorenightshift carrying 60kg at $14. Second-up won by a neck at this track Fedral Open February 7 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Lambay carrying 55kg at $18. In the mix again. |
12 JAMES INNES JNR |
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| 9 | 02206 |
PROPHET'S PRIDE
MATTHEW KELLEY 6YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG M R Chidgey, T Smith, G R Stadler, C Smith, Mrs E M Walker & M D Walker Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 12 at this track Fedral Open on February 7 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Imasuperstar carrying 55kg at $7. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Moruya Moruyacup on January 6 over 1425m, slow going 12 len behind Charlemagne with 55kg at $15. Will need to improve sharply. |
4 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 10 | x617x |
GUNDY GUY
TODD SMART 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B J McAlister, M P Hay, A Clancy, A B Scott, Mrs D L Scott, R E Smart, C Smith, D J Spratt, G K Harris, Ms M A Hughes, M B Caggiano, Mrs E L Caggiano, H Houstein, T R Smart, W A Pollack, M J Moses, Shedlife (Mgr: M G Gafa) & A J McAlister Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 September 18 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Deprivation with 58.5kg at $17. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Randwick Highway-C3 August 10 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Sir Freddie carrying 58kg at $9. Suited and keep very safe. |
10 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 11 | x4595 |
MERC
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 8YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG B O'malley, Mrs M F O'malley, Mrs P G Brady, Mrs B M Tozer, Ms J E Davies, P Dawson, T Dewhurst, Mrs L M Dewhurst, Mrs J H Quirke, Mrs P L Mcintyre, G Weisback, S Moreing, Miss J M Horsman, M S Davidson, Mrs M A Flint, Mrs A J Wood, Mrs F L Croft, JJR Partnership, TSP Thoroughbreds & Worsok Racing Most recently 5th of 9 at Sapphire Coast Begasprint on February 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ticklebelly with 55.5kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 9 at Cowra Cowrajapan Bm85 on January 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Doogan's Design carrying 53kg at $6.50. Looks tested in this line-up. |
3 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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| 12 | x4784 |
TROOPER KNUCKLE
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C L Barlow, M F James & Mrs J M James At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Fedral Open on February 7 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Imasuperstar carrying 55.5kg at $31. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at this track Tab Fed Open 80 on December 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind La Sante with 55.5kg at $14. Doubt he will threaten these. |
9 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 13 | 3454x |
CHAIRMAN'S LIST
REX COLE 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R J Cole, S L Murphy, Mrs A Carter & B D Carter Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Bm60 September 20 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Satin Shimmer carrying 58kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Moruya Bm58 September 29 2023 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Doublesharkattack carrying 60.5kg at $10. Doubt he will have much to offer first up. |
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