Wangaratta 22 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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OI Pools BM56 Handicap 1000m Track: SOFT 7 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Good pace from Dubai Fountain, Nepela and Bridgeitall going forward. Going with the promising WICKED STORM (13) who returns from a long break. Too good on debut, ran well in town then safely held last run before another break. Fitter for four jump-outs and expected to measure up this level. SHELLY'S LEGACY (8) stood flat footed at the start last time, gave away all hope and finished at the tail. Much better than that and can atone. NEPELA (15) wasn't far away last time and is edging towards a win, the latest effort a solid third over 1100m at this track. Among the leading chances. EL SALTO (2) made late ground last time but found one better over 1000m at Tatura, beaten only a head. Veteran who can feature on his day and could be overs from the wide gate. MR TICKLES (1) bounced back last start and landed the prize by a neck over 1000m at Moe. Drawn to be prominent and looks hard to beat again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Expecting a big return from Wicked Storm.
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MR TICKLES
MITCHELL LEEK 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG J Giardina At the latest run won by a neck at Moe Bm56 December 14 over 1000m defeating Idleonby carrying 60kg at $7.50. The run before that second last of 7 at Geelong Bm66 on October 22 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Normandy Lass with 54.5kg at $26. Drawn to be prominent and looks hard to beat again. |
5 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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EL SALTO
LESLIE ROBERTSON 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss K E Smith, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 12 at Tatura Bm56 on December 14 over 1000m, head behind Dapper Don carrying 62kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Elena Montero with 60kg at $19. Veteran who can feature on his day and could be overs from the wide gate. |
15 SAM KENNEDY |
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HELLS SON
ANDREW DALE 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG A Dale Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Albury Bm58 on November 7 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Serenading carrying 62.5kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Albury Bm58 on October 11 over 900m, 1.5 len behind With Strength carrying 62kg at $3.30. Overdue and looks a major player on best form. |
9 J KISSICK |
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NARCISSIST
BRETT MALLYON 5YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG M J Mallyon Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Cl1 October 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mic Drop with 61kg at $9. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Hawkesbury Mdn August 12 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ohope carrying 59kg at $20. Hasn't shown enough. |
13 J LYON |
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FOURTHTIMELUCKY
CRAIG WIDDISON 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Yackity Yack (Mgr: S W Fraser) & Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont) Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Sheridan Street carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 1143m, 5.5 len behind Victoris carrying 57.5kg at $21. Should be winding up late. |
2 CASSIDY HILL |
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IT'SWHATYOUMAKEIT
RENEE HOYSTED 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Mrs M L Hoysted, M J Hoysted, Mrs H Greaves, T Greaves, Miss E E Greaves, D B Casey, Miss C A Greaves, A W Holland, S Greaves, D P Muldeary & J E Muldeary Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track Bm58 May 15 over 1000m, 9 len behind Reasonable Point carrying 61.5kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 31 over 1009m slow track defeating Vescovi with 59.5kg at $9. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
17 J LYON |
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NEVER A THOUGHT
COLIN SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG C Scott, G McEwan, Mrs W McEwan, B E T (Mgr: B J Powell), G King, P R Jones, R Freer, Mrs J Freer, B Koster, M Sculthorpe & J Parsons Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 August 12 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Don't Russia with 61.5kg at $10. On debut ran last in a small field at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Botanical Boy with 58kg at $2.45. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
17 BREE TEMPLE |
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SHELLY'S LEGACY
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs K J Ledger, B W Ledger, M P Mcloughlin, A L Carey, Mrs J A Carey, Mrs J M Wallace, T J Ledger, C C Ledger, Mrs J A Madgwick, Mrs K L Ledger, Mrs N L Hogan, L C Borschmann, Mrs A R Borschmann, B A Hanley, Mrs J Wallace, M Murray, J A Ledger, R W Wallace & Miss E M Wallace Last start second last of 9 at Wagga Cl3 on December 9 over 1000m, 11 len behind Teylu with 55.5kg at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Zemgrinda with 58kg at $10. Forgive last start when stood flat footed and gave away all hope. |
12 LACHLAN KING |
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HEAD AND HEART
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Miss M F Cox Third-up today. Not raced for 45 days. First-up second last of 8 at Ballarat Bm66 on October 14 over 1000m, 11 len behind Interest Point carrying 57.5kg at $20. Last start 8th of 11 at Albury Bm58 on November 7 over 900m, 5 len behind Serenading with 60kg at $7.50. Still not quite there. |
8 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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BEFORE THE WAR
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Lady Antebellum (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), M B Syndicate (Mgr: A Savige), M Beddoe, D Saumaitoga, B G Hull, B J Cowan, Mrs L Eastaughffe, C S Macare, A R Schmidt, Three Bags Full (Mgr: A Coleman) & Club Twenty Seven (Mgr: G Preston) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 August 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Gundaroo with 60kg at $26. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Wodonga 0 - 58 January 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Rich Dispute carrying 54.5kg at $18. Resuming at home and drawn for a good run before launching late. |
3 JAKE DUFFY |
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MAGIC LEPRECHAUN
ANDREW DALE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG M A Koundouris, M P Dascarolis, Biviano Bros (Mgr: F J Biviano), A Clark, M Walton, R Walton, M L Desira, ,Mrs R Koundouris, M Capezlo, J W Dowse, B R Jackson, G J Knuckey, T Weber, D De Marco, A Kenyon, J White ,Mrs K McDonald& J L Davies Comes off a 45 day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Albury Cl2 on November 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Autumn Break carrying 56.5kg at $21. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl2 on October 18 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Heavenly Kiss with 57.5kg at $6. Alley will test but blinkers added and can give a sight. |
16 C J PARISH |
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BRIDGEITALL
LINC SULLIVAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Mrs K M Sullivan, B J Sullivan & Mrs C M Sullivan Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 29 over 1100m, 7 len behind Sea Poem carrying 56kg at $17. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Miss Cotoletta with 59kg at $13. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
4 J NOONAN |
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WICKED STORM
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 3YO BROWN FILLY 59.0KG Mrs E M Brookes, D L Brookes, Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), M Lochtenberg, Mrs W D Barber, W A McTaggart, P T Murray, E P Clarke & Mrs R L Clarke Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Murray Bridge 2yo Bm66 July 12 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Ferivia with 58.5kg at $7.50. On debut won by 1.5 len Swan Hill 2yo Mdn-Sw June 7 over 975m defeating Lychee Green Tea with 56kg at $6. Promising filly who might be too good for these fresh. |
10 BILLY EGAN |
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DUBAI FOUNTAIN
ANDREW DALE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG A Dale, G E Burgess, P L Thrum, L J Murphy-Dale, R J Atchison, Mrs A Pickersgill, Ms D L Jones, P A Jones, Mrs A B White, Ms A A White, L M Albutt, Ms L K Carroll, B J Morris, Ace Racing (Mgr: L D Finnerty) & M Dynon Resumes from a spell after only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Griffith Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1200m in soft going defeating Lull Us Away carrying 55kg at $5.50. Resuming in tougher but alley might test. |
14 TEODORE NUGENT |
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NEPELA
DANIEL MCCARTHY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, W McCarthy, D R Wallace, J Wohlers, A Haring, P Nolan, P J Dowling, M W Johns, C Ryan, B C Jackel & Ashlor Racing (Mgr: Ms K A Strain) Most recently led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Bromeo carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Don'tcallmechamp carrying 63.5kg at $4.20. Close to another win and has excellent prospects back at home. |
11 CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD |
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LIGHTNING LIZARD
BEN BRISBOURNE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R A Osborne, Dr C P Duddy & W B Brisbourne Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 12 at Tatura Bm56 on November 22 over 1000m, 4 len behind Marty Mcfly carrying 57kg at $19. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Albury Bm58 on December 6 over 900m, 1.2 len behind Magna Mak carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Claim helps and can measure up with the right run. |
7 ALICE KENNEDY |
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KILLIMICAT
SYLVIA THOMPSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee) Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at this track 0 - 58 August 23 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind The Wizard King carrying 57kg at $21. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw March 29 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Stargust with 55.5kg at $16. Might need this hitout. |
6 BRENDAN WARD |
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LOLLY MONEY
OLIVIA OSBORNE 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Dr A Chan & Mrs L Chan Second-up. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 11 at Albury Bm58 on December 6 over 900m, 7 len behind Magna Mak with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Pakenham Bm58 on February 1 2024 over 1400m, 7 len behind Legionnaire with 60kg at $21. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
1 HOLLY DURNAN |
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