Moruya 23 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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CATALINA COUNTRY CLUB BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of pace from Liamena Avenue, Sir Sublime and Papaver Miner primarily. FACEOFF (5) disappointed first-up at Kembla Grange but rates highly off his form last campaign. His trials coming in had been solid and he'll be better suited coming back to Country level. Bouldvillain sticks with the gelding, and if he can sit closer today he'll be very hard to beat. LONDON STAR (7) has trialled well in readiness for her this. She won her maiden impressively two back before tackling Provincial company before the break. The sting out of the ground is a big tick for her and she'll be flying late in the race. BOOM IN THE DARK (6) got the job done here in deteriorating conditions, sitting back and launching late to score over 1010m. Out in trip should suit him better and Heywood sticking is a positive sign. Can repeat the dose. MERCHANT REIGN (8) will find this a bit easier today third-up and can be in the finish. LIGHTLY SPARKLED (11) needs some luck from the draw but looks poised to strike third-up and with the blinkers on first time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to back Faceoff in the last.
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SMARTER THAN YOU
TODD SMART 7YO BAY MARE 64.0KG B J McAlister, A J McAlister, T R Smart, R E Smart, A G Pate, Dr C L Pate, Mrs S Pate, P O Payten, J Trewhella, J Lucas, C R Miller, H Rainger, M P Ryan, Ms J J Wickerson, S D Clothier, J R McIlveen, G C Love, A B Scott, Miss C McAlister & P M Greene Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at this track Bm74 June 27 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Donwon carrying 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Wagga Bm66 March 30 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Destructive Diva carrying 60kg at $17. Others make more appeal. |
4 ROCHELLE WEDRAT-KROEZEN |
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HELLO JACK
CINDY PEARSON 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG T J Stewart & R J Stewart Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at this track Narooma Cup B84 on December 21 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Dumebi carrying 55kg at $71. Before that 2nd in a small field at Adaminaby Admby Cup Bm75 on November 22 over 1400m, neck behind Epaullo Creed carrying 55kg at $3. Likely to find this out of reach. |
11 BILLY OWEN |
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STRAIGHT FIRE
TODD SMART 5YO BAY MARE 62.0KG B J McAlister, A B Scott, Mrs D L Scott, A J Beaven, R E Smart, C Porter, Mrs K Porter, C A Melville, D Chester, Ms F Wroe, G C Love, J C Lee, L Hughes, M B Caggiano, S D Chester, W A Pollack, M Pejic & T R Smart Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw July 26 over 1800m, soft track; 8 len behind Full Of Sincerity carrying 57kg at $26. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Canberra Open Bm84 April 18 over 1300m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Demanding Mo carrying 53kg at $10. Tested in this line-up. |
10 DAMON BUDLER |
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CRUCIAL WITNESS
GRATZ VELLA 8YO BAY MARE 61.0KG G Vella, G L Sturt, C A Hanbridge, D J Snowden, Mrs I J Snowden, W J Snowden, T B Battese & R J Rawson Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at Canberra Bm65 on December 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Famoso with 55.5kg at $51. Second-up second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on January 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Papaver Miner carrying 59kg at $8. Can't entertain on that form. |
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FACEOFF
BRYCE HEYS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Ms T Blair, M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, F A Caccavari, K J Williams, S J Conroy, Ms F Schio, EST P B Barber, Mrs L Barber, D W Stafford, G E Roddy, C Carrington, J Canning, M K Harvey, Mrs K Rix, P J Townsend, L M Townsend, A Dyer & G Rix Second-up. First-up after seven months second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on January 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Century Song with 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Wyong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, 3 len behind Olufsen with 57kg at $8.50. Fitter for that run and looks the one to beat here second-up. |
1 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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BOOM IN THE DARK
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G A McFarlane, Mrs H M McFarlane, S C Burch, L Smith, Mrs M A Sweeny, D Canham, M W Jones, B G Beatty, M Forsyth, B R McDermott, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), S J Forsyth, J Williams & Ms A Dryden Most recently won by a nose at this track Bm58 January 5 over 1010m defeating Kool Kade carrying 58.5kg at $8. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 21 over 1010m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sunrise Ridge carrying 57.5kg at $31. Ended his winning drought last start and can repeat the dose without surprising. |
5 NICK HEYWOOD |
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LONDON STAR
THERESA BATEUP 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss T M Bateup, E S Spooner, S F Neville, Ms S P Toogood, S Duffy, Mrs S K Barnes, W A Sewell, C Stannard, P G Cooper & D N Marston Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 August 7 over 1500m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Wild Thoughts carrying 55kg at $51. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Oui Oui Oui with 55kg at $101. Everything points to a effective return. |
8 AMY MCLUCAS |
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MERCHANT REIGN
LUKE CLARKE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L Clarke, Mrs K Clarke, Mrs K Green & S J Green Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on December 18 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Anthracia with 59kg at $4.20. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track Ctry Cl3 on January 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind She Within with 55kg at $14. Can feature in the finish. |
6 SHAUN GUYMER |
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LIAMENA AVENUE
THERESA BATEUP 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss T M Bateup, E S Spooner, Mrs C A Thompson, B L Thompson, Ms S P Toogood, C M Menagh, M Saboune & I C Gleeson Recent form sound. Most recently ran last in a small field at Sapphire Coast Cl1 on December 29 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Remadosi with 57.5kg at $8. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on December 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Anthracia with 56kg at $12. Worth following up. |
2 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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SIR SUBLIME
THERESA BATEUP 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Miss T M Bateup, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), E S Spooner, Ms S P Toogood, I C Gleeson, W A Wilkins, R M Morgan, D C Foley, N J W Kennedy, R P Tweedie, D J Plevey, J C Glover, C G Glover, Mrs R M Mant, M Mant, T J Wilson & G J Toogood Second run back. First-up after two months came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on January 10 over 1200m, head behind Papaver Miner with 57.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 5 len behind Superhero with 55kg at $101. Right in the mix. |
3 MS ROBYN FREEMAN |
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LIGHTLY SPARKLED
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG M D Beer, A Donohue, Hollow Log (Mgr: S Duffy), D Goodwin, R A Hand, A I Robinson, I B Robinson, D J Footit, T C Peek, M Buljat, M R Smedley, H J Coy, Ms T M Thomas, G A Seymour, A DeMamiel, Ms S Crawford, G O'Hern & J C Broadbent Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Nowra Cl1 on December 14 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Sea Admiral with 55.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 4th of 12 at Gundagai Bm58 on January 2 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Vainstream carrying 58kg at $3.40. Draw is a query, though she's ready to strike third-up and with the blinkers on. |
12 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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RANGATIRA
JOHN ROLFE 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, R Orley, J A Rolfe & B W Rolfe Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on January 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Papaver Miner with 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on June 8 over 1212m, slow going 8 len behind Miss Stalwart carrying 55.5kg at $15. May need more time. |
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CLOUD OF DUST
TASH BURLEIGH 4YO GREY MARE 57.0KG Ms N Burleigh, D J Bow, S J Darlington, B A Woods, L A Dohnt, Ms TM Francis & A Goulder Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at Nowra Bm58 on December 31 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Platinum Gift carrying 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1280m, neck behind Irish Jig carrying 57kg at $3.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
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GINJARI
LUKE CLARKE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG L Clarke, Mrs K Clarke, Mrs T D Nadin, C L Nadin, G J Wakeling, B S Blanchard, Mrs S L Blanchard, D Shiels, S J Green, Mrs K Green, K Sissons, Miss M Henry, M Kain, P A Weir & Mrs T M Weir Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on December 12 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Kotaishi carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1210m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Deni Gal with 56.5kg at $151. Prepared to take her on again today in this company. |
7 ELLEN HENNESSY |
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PAPAVER MINER
JACK VAN DUREN 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K M Hansch, J W Van Duren & R J Miles At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Queanbeyan Bm58 January 10 over 1200m defeating Sir Sublime with 55kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on December 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Human Shield carrying 55kg at $10. Hard to make a case on recent form. |
9 DEEP SHANKER |
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GO GAZZA
CINDY PEARSON 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss C Pearson & P F Laudenbach Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track Bm58 on December 21 over 1425m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Grey Secret carrying 55.5kg at $13. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on December 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Bombelleistic with 55kg at $12. Has ability but might find this too tough. |
10 J PENZA |
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COMMANDORO
MICHAEL GATTY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory, C Wallace, Dr M P Curtis, K R Gatty & K Gatty Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 10 at this track Ctry Cl3 on January 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind She Within with 55kg at $91. Before that 7th of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 21 over 1010m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sunrise Ridge with 55kg at $12. Looking elsewhere. |
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