Taree 13 Feb 2026
GOING: S(5)
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RTS EARTHMOVING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1412m Track: SOFT5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Expecting Khant Fail to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. SATONO INVADER (4) ran on strongly fresh from a spell last start, grabbing second over 1200m at Port Macquarie 3 weeks ago. She has more upside than most in this, and with top hoop Ash Morgan in the irons this time, she is poised to go one better. TALANA (1) showed sharp early speed and sat on the pace last time before fading late to finish a sound sixth over 1250m here a fortnight ago. He is ready to figure in the top 3 this time. FAST BLUE (8) ran on late when finishing third here a fortnight ago, and the extra 112m this time could make all the difference. He cops a wide gate, but he can still have the last say. KHANT FAIL (9) was unplaced two back but improved last run, finishing third over 2200m at Bowraville, after challenging on the last turn. She’s stepping up in grade but has the ability to run another bold race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Satono Invader should win this.
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TALANA
SALLY TAYLOR 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG C R Horton, J E Stevens, B S Longworth, S J Keys, M J Keys, R F Keys, S B Keys, C Keys, A Norman, K N Pearson, D P Kelly, W Crockford, M Dewar, A Dewar & F M Broadbent Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track Cl4 Prev on January 30 over 1250m, slow going 2.75 len behind Life Coach carrying 55kg at $9. The start before that from last on the turn 9th of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on January 11 over 1305m, 3 len behind Spills carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Big chance to return to the winner's list. |
1 DEON LE ROUX |
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ALFRED
KYLIE GAVENLOCK 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs M O Scott, Mrs L M Rawson & J W Kean Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on January 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Octa De Lago carrying 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on January 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 57kg at $21. Likely improver who is among the main chances. |
13 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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VEE EIGHT
SUE LAUGHTON 12YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs S G Laughton Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Ex Wife carrying 61kg at $101. Last start 9th of 11 at this track Bm58 on January 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bethsheba with 61kg at $101. Others preferred. |
5 MS ROBYN FREEMAN |
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SATONO INVADER
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Lago Racing (Mgr: R Lago) Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on January 23 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Calypso Rocket with 56kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn September 23 over 1312m on a soft track defeating Talk About Layla carrying 56.5kg at $2.05. Winning chance with that run under the belt. |
2 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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CLIMATE CONTROL
JEREMY GASK 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M J Abdallah & J W Mccabe Most recently ran last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl2 on February 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Miss Capitale carrying 55.5kg at $21. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on January 12 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sapphire Kiss carrying 60kg at $5.50. Needs to do more. |
8 A LAYT |
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LITTLE PROPHET
COLT PROSSER 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs T Prosser, I C McLucas, M J Hourigan, J Andrews, J P Oehlers, B Ridley, N E Dooner, S J Piddington, W Hyde & A Postle At the latest run ran last of 10 at Armidale Ctry Bm66 on January 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Set To Prophet with 55kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 9 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on January 11 over 1305m, 5 len behind Aitutaki carrying 61kg at $13. Looks tested in this line-up. |
6 P GRAHAM |
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MR VILLA
GAYE BALL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG M A Winkler, K W Brett, Mrs J M Winkler, The Roughies (Mgr: N J Woods), Sippin (Mgr: T Smith), Dr G K Winkler, Miss L A Winkler, D A Henry, C S Barrow, Miss L M Winkler, Mrs S P Winkler, T P Longmore & Eden Racing (Mgr: Mrs K M Johnston) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on January 17 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Brazen Brando carrying 62.5kg at $7.50. Second-up 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on February 8 over 1206m, 4 len behind Royal Teens with 57.5kg at $41. Can find best this time. |
7 L P ROLLS |
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FAST BLUE
TRACEY BARTLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG L D Bradbery Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1 on January 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Thedaythemusicdied carrying 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Cl1 on January 15 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Herman Said with 52.5kg at $41. Can feature. |
9 JETT NEWMAN |
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KHANT FAIL
NEIL GODBOLT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG PD & PM Gray Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Bowraville Bm50 on January 3 over 2200m, 4 len behind Bush Warrior with 57.5kg at $5. The run before that second last of 8 at Wauchope Bm50 on December 26 over 1800m, 7 len behind My Sonny's Faith with 58kg at $2.90. Should be prominent in running again and she should be in the finish. |
3 J PENZA |
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PARFUMIER
DARREN TREACY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D Treacy & Ms G Robins Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.1 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 30 over 1250m on a soft track defeating Smashing Nova carrying 55.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on September 13 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Master Of The Air carrying 54kg at $41. Drawn wide but can feature. |
11 KACIE ADAMS |
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NIKODY'S DIEGO
PETER CHEERS 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers Dual acceptor. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Bm58 on January 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bethsheba carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 7 at Armidale Cl2 on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Kickoff carrying 53kg at $15. Definite winning chance. Strong contender on his best form. |
8 R SPOKES |
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SPRING EAGLE
ROCKY SIMONETTA 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG R Simonetta At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Cl1 on January 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Thedaythemusicdied carrying 55kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 10 at Tuncurry Bm50 on January 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Our Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $18. Confidence low and others are preferred. |
4 J WATKINS |
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KING SOLEIL
CRAIG RUTTLEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG C M Ruttley Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on January 12 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sapphire Kiss with 58.5kg at $13. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on January 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Thedaythemusicdied carrying 58kg at $1.90. Prefer in something a little easier. |
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THEDAYTHEMUSICDIED
KAREN OWEN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs K M Owen, R D Johnston, Mrs S S Temple & Mrs G Saunders Dual acceptor. Most recently won by 0.6 len at this track Cl1 January 30 over 1300m on a soft track defeating King Soleil with 55kg at $20. Before that 4th of 10 at Tuncurry Bm50 on January 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Our Warrior with 57.5kg at $6.50. Back in form but prefer others. |
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