Yarra Valley 19 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Manhari BM56 Handicap 1514m Track: Good 4 Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.10) |
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Expecting Thinking Sensation to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. QUEENSBURY (2) is worth another try. Was a fresh-up winner when well fancied last time but dropped right out. Pulled up lame in hind quarters and has since trialled and is back on track. Well placed here on his best form and gets a chance to atone. THINKING SENSATION (4) is going well and got off the mark with an all the way win last time. Low draw and expected to take catching again. FOREST JIM (1) found the 1200m a bit sharp fresh but wasn't far away. Fitter and over the longer journey now can show good improvement. KENTAHTEN (7) has been racing well without winning and should be at top. Has been an eternity since a win but rarely far away and has placed 2/3 here. Must include. SUNSET BEAUTY (9) has a strong second-up record so don't let her under the guard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Queensbury can atone.
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| 1 | 179x7 |
FOREST JIM
CLIFF BROWN 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG K Yong Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Delicate Lady with 59kg at $20. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Madam Excels carrying 59kg at $15. Not far away fresh and capable of a much better performance. |
14 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 2 | 10x29 |
QUEENSBURY
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Ms J C Sampson Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Geelong 0 - 62 on November 8 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Vizie with 59kg at $7.50. Last start ran last of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 36 len behind Flag Flyer with 58.5kg at $2.80. Pulled up lame after last run so worth another chance. |
12 J FRY |
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| 3 | 76916 |
SORRY SAILOR
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs R B Cunningham, M Doyle, Ms G J Triffett, P Cunningham, M E Laaksonen & G Aitchison Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Geelong Bm56 on November 8 over 1750m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Laybuy carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. Before that won by a nose at this track 0 - 56 October 25 over 1514m defeating Jakk's Fortune with 59.5kg at $7.50. Has ability and can bounce back. |
13 J MASKIELL |
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| 4 | 32331 |
THINKING SENSATION
MATT CUMANI 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Rising Sun Syn Suda Takao (Mgr: K Kawakami), K Hosaka, Ms Y Takimoto, Y Yamamura, T Negishi, T Sakai, N Hiyoshi, S Shirai, Y Ozaki, E Azukizawa, A Izumi, Y Shigeyama, J Shimizu, D Osawa, R Kenna, D Swan, C I Barber, R S S Coralina (Mgr: K Kawakami), S Morisawa & Tarragon (Mgr: G R Flynn) Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Donald 4yo+ Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1350m defeating Moral Turpitude with 59.5kg at $1.60. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Eleanor Dumont carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Off the mark with an all the way win latest and looks a leading player again. |
5 EOIN WALSH |
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| 5 | 4655x |
REAL INTRIGUE
LUKE OLIVER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG L F Oliver, N Gopaul, Mrs M L Carter, M P Carter, S K McNamara, Miss S L Gilmore, Mrs E M Rowe, G J Rowe & M Thompson Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 April 26 over 2100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Fast 'N' Forward with 59.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 August 19 2024 over 1600m, 9 len behind Bon Appetit with 58kg at $16. Prefer to see how he returns. |
10 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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| 6 | 3686x |
VADARCHIE
AARON LAING 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss E R A S Jenkin, Ms E A Birnie, B Campbell, A Newsome, M C Henstock, J W Hewitt, J L C Lelay, G W Dartnell, M J Holt, D Porra & Ms J L Ryan First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Gn Hdle August 3 over 4200m, soft track; 35 len behind Highland Blaze with 64kg at $201. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Geelong 0 - 58 November 17 2024 over 1335m, 1.75 len behind Long Lost Friend carrying 55kg at $13. Might be better off following this outing. |
6 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 7 | 5x324 |
KENTAHTEN
TORI MADIGAN 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S P Madigan & J Boyce Last start 4th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind King's Taj carrying 60kg at $3.90. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Surfy Pete carrying 60kg at $9. Racing well lately and must be considered. |
7 JADE SMITH |
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| 8 | 17x6x |
PENSATORE
TRACEY CULLEN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms T Cullen & J Macaulay Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at Manangatang Bm56 on October 11 over 1550m, 9 len behind Eskimo carrying 60.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 6th of 9 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 14 2024 over 1602m, 5 len behind Piglet carrying 59.5kg at $81. Maybe later. |
1 OLIVIA EAST |
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| 9 | 797x9 |
SUNSET BEAUTY
TROY KILGOWER 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG D P Williamson, Ms C Williamson, B Williamson, Mrs B Williamson & T D Kilgower Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on December 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Diamond Indaruf with 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track F&M Bm58 on January 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Zadar Sunset carrying 60.5kg at $19. Has a strong second-up record and should do much better. |
4 K JENNINGS |
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| 10 | 103x8 |
EYES WIDE SHUT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel) & Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett) Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on November 10 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Power Cable with 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kerang Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1400m defeating Il Americana with 57kg at $7. Has upside and not to be underestimated. |
11 LACHLAN KING |
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| 11 | x9847 |
KYOKUSHIN
SHARYN TROLOVE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D Wigg & S Trolove At the latest run 7th of 10 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Diamanda with 68.5kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 9 at Healesville Pic-Trpy on November 22 over 1650m, 7 len behind Bookman carrying 69kg at $10. Tested on recent form. |
9 J NOONAN |
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| 12 | 9500x |
ARMALITE
BRETT SCOTT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG M B Scott, Mrs K D Scott, Ms J L Symmons, T Van, A Van, D P Waddingham, P B Lorenz, G R Strange, A P Hodgson, G W Carter, I Carter, S P Foster, Mrs P L Foster, S R Hollow, J J Dupe, Mrs D J Carter, J T Ludlow, Miss T Scott & E Scott First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Moe Bm58 April 25 over 1600m, 9 len behind Eloped with 58kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 October 22 2024 over 1469m, 2 len behind Almighty Will carrying 62kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
2 DYLAN DUNN |
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| 13 | x0836 |
I'M DYNAMITE
SUSIE WELLS 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs S Wells & G N Wells Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 11 at Mornington Bm56 on November 10 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Williamstown carrying 58kg at $17. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Traralgon Cg&E 0 - 56 on November 1 over 1430m, 1.5 len behind Ze Bee Nine carrying 58kg at $13. Must improve off a last-start sixth over 1500m at Mornington to feature in the finish. |
3 J MASKIELL |
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| 14 | 856x6 |
QUAFFTIDE
MATTHEW BROWN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Miss L Groves, Mrs L M Brown, Mrs K Rabbitt, S Geddes, J C Cooper, S G Crespin, L Wright, Six Crowns (Mgr: P R Heenan), Where's Talbo (Mgr: J R Hicks), Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown) & Ten Survivors (Mgr: J R Hicks) Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind King's Taj carrying 55kg at $14. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Sale Bm64 on April 8 over 1419m, 7 len behind She's Pretty Rich with 54kg at $18. In the mix on best form. |
8 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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