Hamilton   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Fox & Lillie BM56 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.06)  

Hughie, Doubt In The Sky and The Wizard King to take up the running at a decent tempo. DOUBT IN THE SKY (12) just missed first-up and then was on speed when winning a Maiden at Dunkeld. She did it well, and doubt this is much harder. Strips fitter and can take the next step. HUGHIE (5) is free running and has been unlucky not to have broken through. He gets in well with the 3kg claim and will go close with average luck skipping across from the awkward gate. THE WIZARD KING (1) rates up to this but has an outside barrier to cope with. Has a handy 3kg claim in easier company and will go close if things work out. BOURBON ROAD (4) peaks and has been knocking on the door. Coffey is reunited, and he's fit enough to manage the longer sprint. He's in the mix as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Doubt In The Sky.
1 23643 THE WIZARD KING
SHAWN MATHRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B A Mathrick, W R Toia, B Shelag, B Tilley, D Dixon & D V Maxfield
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Magnabelle Royale with 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 1107m, 2.75 len behind My Zephyr carrying 60kg at $61. Well placed. Tough to beat.
12
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Purple, Black Stars, Pink Sleeves, Black Armbands
2 x210x GEN ZED
DANIEL BOWMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Hello Possum (Mgr: Mrs D M Bowman), J M Cimera, P D Delahunty, Ms C Size, Miss C A Begg, P McDowall, N D Muller, P Gunn, R Button, J Hedley, L A Reichelt, R P Carey, R T Fleming, H J White, G J Mcdougall, N J Stephens & Trives Racing
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Geelong Bm58 June 20 over 1715m, soft track; 17 len behind Makdane carrying 61.5kg at $31. First up last campaign second of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1400m, soft track; a neck behind French Savoy with 59kg at $9. Will take great benefit from this outing.
15
MELISSA JULIUS
Red, White Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 21634 SUB GAUGE
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
L D Key
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Magnabelle Royale with 59kg at $21. Last appeared when he finished fourth over 1100m at Traralgon on November 30.
3
J ALLEN
Fluorescent Orange, Charcoal Stripe, White Sleeves, Fluroescent Orange Cap, White Stripes
4 8x324 BOURBON ROAD
AUSTY COFFEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M M Coffey, Mrs T Coffey, Mrs C E Pumpa, M J Pumpa, Mrs G Vogel, Two Sixteens Racing (Mgr: R Pumpa), T Pumpa, Mrs K M Triplett, Mrs J Crowe, J M Brooks, Macedon Murray Racing (Mgr: M Coffey), Miss G E Nield, Mac Boys (Mgr: T Makepeace), M Visalli & S Coffey
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Swan Hill Bm56 on November 23 over 975m, 2.5 len behind Flip The Switch with 62kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Swan Hill Bm56 on October 28 over 975m, 2 len behind Snapshot carrying 62kg at $3.50. Gets his chance.
4
HARRY COFFEY
Orange, White Armbands
5 62346 HUGHIE
JAMIE EDWARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
I C McKinnon, D Fitzgerald, M Fitzgerald, M J McKinnon, J J Brooks, G Fitzgerald, S A Blurton, M P Sheahan, S E Fitzgerald, B F Bernhardt, Ms A Wakeford & Mrs J M Edwards
Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Penshurst Bm56 on November 22 over 1284m, 3 len behind Miss Remski with 62kg at $6. The start before that 4th of 10 at Mortlake Bm56 on November 1 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Youraway with 62kg at $4.60. Decent chance at best.
9
JADE SMITH
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 55x17 YOURAWAY
JAMIE OPPERMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
K P Bouchier & B J Bouchier
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled well back; won by a neck at Mortlake Bm56 November 1 over 1100m defeating Hustle carrying 59kg at $13. Last start second last of 8 at Dunkeld Bm66 on November 15 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Mere Morsel carrying 56kg at $7.50. Sure to measure up.
7
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black And White Checks, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
7 2148x MISS MAGOO
MATTHEW SMERDON
7YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs K D Whykes
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Wangaratta F&M Bm58 February 6 over 1590m, 4 len behind Kilkenny Lass carrying 61.5kg at $9. On debut second of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1203m, a head behind Kira with 57.5kg at $6.50. Will take benefit from this outing.
1
EOIN WALSH
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Blue Cap
8 39x51 BANYAN JENNI
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 59.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Third-up today.
11
T P MADDEN
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
9 1040x ELPHABA
DARRYL CANNON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D Cannon, T Cannon, P Mangan, T Blakeley, J Hale, M Peters, Ms R Stoneman, Ms S Brown, J Cannon, D Jones, Mrs L Kim & Ms A Cannon
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Geelong Bm58 June 20 over 1715m, soft track; 10 len behind Makdane carrying 59.5kg at $31. On debut tenth of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Altermatum with 57kg at $61. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
3
ALANA KELLY
Red, White And Black Thirds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
10 5370x PHOEBE BUFFAY
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
T V Rider & Mrs L M Bonnington
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Te Rapa Rating 65 May 24 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Sense Of Timing carrying 56kg at $20.90. On debut third of 12 at Pukekohe November 7 2024 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Hinekaha with 57.5kg at $9. Prefer to see how she returns.
11
BILLY EGAN
Black, Gold Stylised B&F Logo, Red And Black Chequered Sleeves, Gold Cap With Black Pom Pom
11 4x204 SUNBURNT
BILL CERCHI
8YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Ms S L Fish, Dr R W Harper, B J Fish, Mrs L Fish, Ms J Fish, A D Spring, K M Elliott, Foxhat Racing (Mgr: S E Hobson), Mrs M J Hudson, B W Hudson, T J Jolliffe & Ms B Cerchi
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Warrnambool Bm56 on November 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Top Gun with 59.5kg at $3.50. The run before that of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Hay Joe carrying 57kg at $26. Can feature in the finish.
8
R MCLEOD
Black And Yellow Checks Green Cap
12 6x31 DOUBT IN THE SKY
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Heartattack Jack carrying 55kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell won by 1.0 len at Dunkeld Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Kentucky Women carrying 57kg at $3.40. Rates highly.
6
EMILY POZMAN
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Striped Cap
13 64314 MISS REMSKI
LUKE WILLIAMS
6YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Ms B M Williams, Ms G M McDonald & Mrs J McDonald
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on November 30 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Colour Our World with 54kg at $41. The race before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Penshurst Bm56 November 22 over 1284m defeating Port Louis with 57.5kg at $26. Risking.
10
MS C PULS
Black, Yellow Cross And Amazing Grace Logo
14 9x10x NOUBENTEKH
WAYNE WALTERS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Coleraine Bm66 September 26 over 1300m, 12 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 54kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Casterton Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1000m slow track defeating Girl's Got Class with 55kg at $11. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
2
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
15 29x24 GAMADALE INDI
CAMERON THOMPSON
6YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L J Vary, Mrs M G Vary, Mrs S J Thompson, Mrs S F Bricknell & Mrs C J Lee
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 7 at Mansfield Pic-Trpy2 on November 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; nose behind First Venture carrying 70kg at $2.50. Has been racing well.
17
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves And Cap
16 7x808 SECRETDREAM
MATT CUMANI
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Rolsworthy Pastoral (Mgr: K Riddell), Mrs P R Riddell, Mrs K Riddell & Miss T Riddell
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Kyneton F&M Bm56 on November 18 over 1115m, 4 len behind Drone Attack carrying 58kg at $20. The race before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Wolf Twenty One with 57kg at $20. Worth a look.
10
C J MACREDMOND
Silver, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
17 88820 SEATTLE HOPE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M G Fraser, Mrs J R Freedman, P A O'Dea, S A Doyle, Mrs L J Le Marshall, R F Le Marshall, J A Smithwick, T Atherton, T Bulman, L A Comber, G Scilini, T J Penny, Amiche Racing, L J Mullins, Empty Pot, Mrs T Maher, Mrs N L Elliott, M Brown & L J Mitchell
Most recently 11th of 13 at Kyneton Bm56 on November 18 over 1215m, 8 len behind Russian Front with 59kg at $8.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on October 20 over 1200m, nose behind Sacred Fort carrying 59kg at $21. Not keen.
18
ALANA KELLY
Maroon, White Diamond Band, Lime Green Sleeves, Maroon And Lime Green Quartered Cap
18 3570x THE MOUNT
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Gull, Mrs S E Gull, A S Gull & C S Gull
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58 July 24 over 1100m, in the wet; 15 len behind Light Of Rose with 60.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Horsham Bm58 May 19 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Final Atom carrying 61.5kg at $3.90. Passing.
5
WILL GORDON
White, Red Vee And Collar, White Swan, Quartered Cap