Canberra   10 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

PETSTOCK COUNTRY BRINDABELLA HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 4.41)  

Solid tempo with Savaii possessing enough dash to find the front. DOORALONG (2) is a decent chance to deliver a back-to-back double for the Matt Dale stable. He went close at Nowra on debut and then sat handy and spaced the Maidens at Moruya. Uses the rails gate and has been kept on the fresh side. Day stays aboard and the promising galloper can take the next step. SAVAII (6) is feared building on his maiden win at Goulburn on debut. Surprised the market but will be fitter again and Collett sticking with him is a positive. Has an awkward barrier, but is good enough to cope. MENZAH ONE (1) switched from a leading Victorian barn and looked a run short at Wagga first-up. Came off Stakes grade in Adelaide and his easy Maiden win at Kilmore before that reads well enough for this. AZZUCCA (10) ollowed a fifth at this track two runs ago with a win last start over 1400m at Wagga. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Dooralong.
1 317x6 MENZAH ONE
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M Travers, K Harris, Ms M J Hayward & Mrs S Hardacre
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 9 at Wagga Cl3 on September 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Warpainted carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 58kg at $8.50. Keep onside.
7
J KISSICK
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
2 41 DOORALONG
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Dale, Mrs A E Dale, A J Erickson, S M Brager, G R Wallace, A Boyton & G C York
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Kool Kade with 59kg at $4.40. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Moruya Mdn-Sw September 16 over 1210m defeating Lady Yarrow carrying 59kg at $4.40. Fitter and is worth following up.
1
LOUISE DAY
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
3 x4018 BOBS BACK
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Bertuccio, J White, Mrs A Pellegrino, Miss H Lavalle & Mrs R Bertuccio
Most recently struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on September 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Prefer Diamonds carrying 56.5kg at $41. The start before that scored a big 5 len win at Goulburn Mdn-Sw September 12 over 1400m in the wet defeating Charlecote Mill with 59kg at $6. Will be thereabouts.
6
A LAYT
Red, Black Diamond, Yellow Sleeves, Black Arm Band And Cap
4 x4124 WRITTEN BY LUCY
ROB POTTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D J Dorman, D S Newham & M Notaras
Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Nowra Ctry Cl1 on September 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind The Main Event with 56kg at $6. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Gundagai Ctry Mdn-Sw September 7 over 1000m in soft going defeating Sacred Inferno carrying 57kg at $4.20. Has claims.
4
JACK MARTIN
Black, Red Sash And Sleeves
5 x2295 BLUE BAYOU
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock (Mgr L J Mihalyka), Redbank North (Mgr J Middleton), Donask (Mgr Mrs M Donaldson), D Daniel, Laurel Oak Elixabeth (Mgr L J Mihalyka), R & J Wise, L V & J Saville, Mrs C Lay, K Lay, G Luton, Mrs N Mackay, B Luton, Mrs S L Grant, D Edwards, P Caldwell & G Galway
Most recently ran last in a small field at Nowra Ctry Cl1 on September 21 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind The Main Event with 55kg at $7.50. The race before that 9th of 12 at Moruya Ctry Bm58 on August 17 over 1210m, slow going 4 len behind Graceful Ellen with 57.5kg at $6. Prefer others.
11
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 1 SAVAII
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Triple Crown Rockaroo, Mrs J Millner, Mrs C Leon, Ms J Powell, Mrs W R Hick, Mrs A Flannery, Hill Billy Bar, Mrs S Reimers, Mrs E Manion, Miss T Baksa, Mrs P E Milner, Ms J EEvatt, Ms N Ghazaleh, Mrs J Murphy, Mrs P Baldwin, Mrs D Bartyn, Mrs E J Ponder, Ms J Gibson, Mrs C Williamson & Mrs S Elliott
Getting off the mark on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Goulburn Mdn September 25 over 1100m defeating Floral Legend with 56.5kg at $13. Likely to be popular with punters and looks very tough to beat again.
8
ALYSHA COLLETT
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
7 4164x MISS DEFY
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G Mcguinness)
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Moruya Bm58 March 2 over 1650m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Great Week carrying 58kg at $7.50. On debut sixth of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1300m, 7 len behind Maracaibo Sun with 57kg at $20. This race is tougher than what she was up against last time in.
10
J FORD
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
8 x4819 SHEZASIREN
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd, Canary Bros Racing, S C Noble, K R Faddy, P C Grant, M A Young, W Masters, L Newton, Poco Loco Racing, Applejack Racing, Fab Kitchens, N W Goodsell, Mrs S M Goodsell, Retirement Strategy, S Nelson, P Duggan, T Stoneham, R Faddy, B Harper & S Fisher
Most recently second last of 10 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on September 25 over 1100m, 6 len behind Nepo Baby carrying 56kg at $61. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Bathurst F&M Mdn August 18 over 1206m defeating Thaibeefsalade carrying 56.5kg at $2.15. Faces another tough task.
9
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
9 651x ZAMAURI
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G P Brilley, Mrs J M Brilley, JMS Racing (Mgr: J Rosser), Mrs J A Henzell, B A Macdougall, Ms M Bastow, G Migliore, Mrs E M Dee, M W Dee, R Bastow, 3 Plus 3 Racing (Mgr: P I Thew), Ms K L Barugh, J R T Racing (Mgr: A W Hope), A L Wing, Mrs N Wing, S W Newell, M D Scotts, B D Oppy & P Steyger
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1410m defeating Global Deel with 59kg at $4.80. On debut second last of 7 at Sapphire Coast Mdn February 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Hellinda with 59kg at $26. Keep safe.
9
RYAN BRADLEY
Orange, Black Sash, Diamond Armbands And Hooped Cap
10 34451 AZZUCCA
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs G J Williams
Last start won by 1.2 len at Wagga Ctry Mdn September 29 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Doubtfree carrying 58kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Felis Chaus with 58kg at $19. In the mix.
3
J PENZA
Orange, Grey Stripes
11 5917x MEMPHIS TENNESSEE
JOHN ROLFE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe, B W Rolfe & Miss M Wenger
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl3 May 11 over 1600m, 11 len behind Exceedingly Hot carrying 56kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Island Dream carrying 58.5kg at $19. Later.
2
GLENN CAHILL
Rainbow Checks
12 x0739 APPARATE
GARRY KIRKUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), Ms O Kirkup & W Kirkup
Most recently second last of 10 at this track Bm55 on September 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Luna Angel with 56kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on September 12 over 1300m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Luna Angel carrying 55.5kg at $10. Not keen.
5
TEAGHAN MARTIN
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap