Kyneton   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Celestial Legend @ Woodside Park BM56 Handicap 1203m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 1m Entire Circuit.  

Bold Response and Jessup have good gate speed and can pave the way. Tricky race. BOLD RESPONSE (1) has a big weight, tempered somewhat by the 4kg claimer. Don't love backing them with such little experience but he's better than this grade. He tried hard behind a Mornington 1000m specialist in Bazaball Rewarded first up and this is much easier. Assume the tactics will be to go handlebars down to the front and hope to cling on late, which he can do. ASIATIC (12) is one that can be flying late. She was just fair in a Class 1 at Pakenham last time but had been good winning her maiden here fresh and that form has worked out. Just not sure where she gets to. EVERY LITTLE THING (14) ran well fresh at Mornington for third. Stays at the same trip which is a little niggle but has each-way claims. DIVINE JUSTICE (8) resumes with a decent profile and this is easier than what she was facing last time in. JESSUP (4) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bold Response on top.
1 263x4 BOLD RESPONSE
JULIUS SANDHU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
J Sandhu & D Goodall-Wilson
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Mornington Bm62 on November 27 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Bazaball Rewarded with 57kg at $20. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maui Man carrying 55.5kg at $11. Can cross from out wide, best form rates highly.
13
RUBY LAMONT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 637x7 THREE MUSKETEERS
ANDREW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S F Spiteri & J L Spiteri
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Albury Bm66 on November 24 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Danceenuff carrying 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1170m, 1.3 len behind Blondie's Toronado carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Might struggle again.
4
TEODORE NUGENT
Red, White SFS Inside Circle, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 2324x BONS TO RICHES
ALEXANDER RAE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
K King, Ken King Thoroughbreds, L Dawson, Mrs A E Dawson, L Turner, R M J Lee, C L M Racing, P J Hahnel, T Blechynden, Mighty Soaks, R J Douglas, G J Howard, A C Thomson, T X P R, S A Joyce, Mrs A P King, Red Ace & Four Kings Plus
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 August 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Spirited Defence with 58.5kg at $3.80. First up last campaign third of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 May 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Soju carrying 60kg at $5. Has claims if presented on song.
14
JACKSON RADLEY
Maroon, Lime Spot, Sleeves And Cap
4 x4122 JESSUP
SHAWN MATHRICK
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
B A Mathrick, Miss K J Carvill, W R Louden & Ms M E Wilson
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1430m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Ataegina carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track Bm56 on November 18 over 1215m, 2.75 len behind Russian Front with 61.5kg at $3.30. Can take catching.
12
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Purple With Black Stars, Pink Sleeves With Black Armbands, Purple Cap
5 8x592 PORT LOUIS
DENIS DAFFY & HARRIET PLACE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss H E Place, Miss L M P Place, A J Place, D F Daffy, A P Place, Mrs M B Place, G J Place, Mrs B V Place, T Roberts & J Stephens
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Penshurst Bm56 on November 22 over 1284m, 0.8 len behind Miss Remski carrying 61.5kg at $11. The race before that 9th of 12 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 1107m, 4.5 len behind My Zephyr with 59kg at $41. No easier here.
1
HARRY GRACE
Green With Red Cap
6 x2692 DRY FIRE
NICK RYAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
N R Ryan, Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love), M M Ford & Mrs E Ford
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Albury Bm58 on November 24 over 1175m, 2.5 len behind Jaskier carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. The race before that ran last of 9 at Kilmore Bm56 on September 29 over 1210m, 5.5 len behind Greenhill Prince carrying 62kg at $3.60. Rough hope.
6
R MCLEOD
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
7 7x17 REGINA D'ORO
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), R G Mulcaster, J Docherty, M J Bracchi, Mrs E M Bracchi, J Kovacevic, K Edwards, Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J D Micallef), S Barry, I Marr, B Shipton, P Warren, D G Warren & G M Liddell
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.5 len at Mornington F&M Mdn November 2 over 1000m defeating Brazen Diva with 58kg at $8.50. Second-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Night Flash with 58kg at $6.50. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance.
14
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap
8 3x50x DIVINE JUSTICE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Import Racing, B F Friend, M C Price, C D Hewitt, Mrs G M Gardner, C W Parks, K Ponting, J L Webb, J Shedden, D M Ward, Dr J C Whitaker, Miss J E De Groot, G Town Racing, Mrs T L McVey, M Gray, G Tymms, Mrs L S Joblin, T W Egan & Operation Jellyfish
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 July 23 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Betwitchery carrying 59kg at $13. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 July 9 over 1200m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Brutalina with 59kg at $4.80. Best form reads well.
10
OLIVIA EAST
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
9 x19x9 EYE SUCCEED
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), R & C Legh Racing (R Legh), K Glindemann, A Sharp, F Connor, Clover Bees (A North), G Van Ameyden, S Nuttall, L Cole, J'raver (R Johnston), V Johnston, E Johnston, M Caliste, M Gatt, C Leahy, M Bogoievski, J Bogoievski, D Versa & H Ingram
Second-up. First-up after five months led to the turn then faded second last of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 14 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Delicate Lady with 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Seymour F&M Bm64 on June 10 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Divino Cavallo carrying 59kg at $21. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
2
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, White Lightning Bolts, Diabolo Sleeves
10 2148x MISS MAGOO
MATTHEW SMERDON
7YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs K D Whykes
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Wangaratta F&M Bm58 February 6 over 1590m, 4 len behind Kilkenny Lass with 61.5kg at $9. On debut second of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1203m, a head behind Kira carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
9
EOIN WALSH
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Blue Cap
11 00x24 HUSTLE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock, Dr S P De Graaff, Mrs P M Perkins, A H Baker, S Bickley, M Barham, G W Fielding, D W Miller, D I Hollyman, O Favaloro, C A Morris, M Gissing, The Gents, M G Hinds, C J G G Racing, R Bach, K M L , Ms L E O'Keeffe & L Pettigrove
Third-up today. First-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Mortlake Bm56 on November 1 over 1100m, neck behind Youraway with 59.5kg at $3.40. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at this track Bm56 on November 18 over 1215m, 4 len behind Russian Front with 57.5kg at $12. Each way chance.
7
BEN ALLEN
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
12 5x16 ASIATIC
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1203m on a heavy track defeating Tan Tat Delight with 56kg at $12. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Flag Flyer carrying 56kg at $5. Racing well. Tough draw but has upside and can be flying home.
18
JETT STANLEY
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
13 6180x CANDY HIGH
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
A G Schneider, Mrs S J Schneider, J R Allen, Mrs R L Van Blommestein, Mrs C J Shinn, P Schneider, C Gibson, Mrs J Gibson, K Cook, Mrs M Cook, K R Davey, Mrs S G Davey, H Giroud, P D Walsh & Mrs N Walsh
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Seymour Bm58 July 20 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Gunado carrying 59kg at $71. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind The Bantam carrying 56kg at $151. See this one.
5
ALICE KENNEDY
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
14 260x3 EVERY LITTLE THING
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
4YO  BLACK  MARE 59.0KG
Feek Racing, Mrs AL Ashby, W J Brander, R J Capuano, Mrs T Daly, D J Diss, J A Dunlop, R B Dunlop, D I Mason, Ms T J McDonald, T G Quinn, Sacri Panti, J Watson, P J Fuller, P B De Araugo, Ms L R Anderson-Brown, Ms C Kelly, G Neil, G Stamatakos & S B Gronich
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Mornington Cl1 on November 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Stolen Art with 56kg at $9. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Seymour Bm64 on June 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Dustland Fairytale carrying 56.5kg at $15. Fitter now and looks a solid chance.
8
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Yellow, Purple Shamrock, Red Armbands And Cap
15 4419x SWIFT POWER
DEAN GRASS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
P Caruso
Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Seymour Bm58 May 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Dashing Rebel carrying 61kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Alaa Plenty with 59.5kg at $101. Betting best guide.
3
LOGAN MCNEIL
Old Gold, Black Diabolo, Diabolo Sleeves, Halved Cap
16 9x045 SNAPPY TYCOON
DANIELLE CHAPMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs D Chapman, S Chapman, T Chapman, C Chapman, R A Shaw & Mrs P M Shaw
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Tatura Bm56 on November 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Marty McFly with 61kg at $6. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Geelong 0 - 62 on November 8 over 1135m, in the wet; 8 len behind Kagemusha with 59kg at $11. Hard to have.
11
J MASKIELL
White, Red Yoke, Black Sleeves And Red Cap
17 3955x BROADHURST
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C W Kwok
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Wodonga 0-58 May 24 over 2050m, soft track; 3.5 len behind First Day with 55kg at $6. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 March 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bronte Beach with 58.5kg at $61. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
1
BEN ALLEN
Emerald Green, White Epaulettes, Pink Sleeves, Emerald Green And Pink Striped Cap
18 24128 COSMIC CHARGER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), C Leong, Hundy P's (Mgr: W Hogarth), Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), Nagging Ship (Mgr: P Nagle), J Baulch, J G Bartrim, M J Holme, J Ellks, T Hancy, B Jones, F J Morgan, D A Nesbitt, R Phillips, J J Russell, Ms R Stewart, M Ware & J D Mckellar
Last start 8th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Skycatcher carrying 58kg at $9. Before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Bon's Bling carrying 61kg at $7. Possible improver.
2
EMILY POZMAN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars