Devonport 07 Jan 2026
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Ladbrokes Devonport Cup 1880m Track: Synthetic Rail: True. |
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Good speed from General Assembly and Vega Magnifico, joined by Sushi Express. Much of the race centres around the Sushi Express form but going with KALIUWAA FALLS (4) who could be over the odds. Has raced twice at listed level this time in, finishing fifth at both, the latest in the Tasmania Stakes. The extra trip is a plus and fitter again. Has a good record course and distance and leading rider stays aboard. Looks set to improve sharply third run in. EARENDEL (8) was a close-up fourth behind Sunshine Express here over 1650m last time out. Probably has the most upside of this field and better off at the draw can turn the tables. THE LONGEST YARD (12) was just edged out in the same race when runner-up and is a super consistent type drawn well and should be in the finish again. BLONDE STAR (6) went close last time behind Sushi Express and continues to race well. Tricky gate but among the chances. SUSHI EXPRESS (1) beat them all last time fair and square but does have a tricky gate to overcome. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kaliuwaa Falls could be overs.
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| 1 | 31x41 |
SUSHI EXPRESS
GLENN HODGES 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G Hodges & Miss E T Thilderkvist Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Launceston in the LR Conquering Stak on December 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Durazzo with 59kg at $61. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track Hcp December 19 over 1650m defeating The Longest Yard carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Up in weight and tricky gate but rates highly and is sure to run well. |
13 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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| 2 | 53071 |
VEGA MAGNIFICO
NEIL DYER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG N J Dyer At the latest run won by a head at Bordertown Bord Cup Bm 74 December 14 over 2000m defeating Dual Fuel with 59.5kg at $13. Before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Wodonga Wodonga Cup on November 28 over 1590m, 4 len behind Morning Darling with 59kg at $26. Back in the winners’ list and bold showing expected again. |
3 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 3 | 2x371 |
ASVA
GLENN STEVENSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG M W Lowe, E Sakareassen, M Wearne, Mrs K R Sheedy, D P Sheedy, N J E Lovett, R Newsome, P Q Conroy, M J Scott, D C Pfundt, A F McKinnon, J C Wicks, D J Anderson, Miss G Sharp & Mrs W M Stevenson Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Hobart Qlty Hcp December 28 over 2020m defeating Golden Prophet carrying 57.5kg at $6. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track Hcp on December 19 over 1650m, 3 len behind Sushi Express carrying 54kg at $21. In form and among the main hopes. |
9 K SANDERSON |
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| 4 | 66x55 |
KALIUWAA FALLS
IMOGEN MILLER 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Ms R A Forrest, I P Goninon, D M Ratcliffe, J R Bevis & Miss M R Brunton Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Launceston in the LR Conquering Stak on December 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Durazzo carrying 59kg at $91. Last start 5th of 7 at Hobart in the LR Inev Stakes on December 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Durazzo with 59kg at $26. Has ability and could well be over the odds here. |
11 A DARMANIN |
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ANGELA BRAKEY 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG C T Brakey, Mrs A M Brakey, D M McGee, A M Bradford, Mrs C M Deavin, P M Deavin & Red Rocket Racing (Mgr: K M Brakey) Most recently 5th of 7 at Longford on January 1 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Fast Thinker carrying 53kg at $5.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track Hcp on December 19 over 1650m, 7 len behind Sushi Express with 55.5kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
5 LAUREN BURKE |
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BLONDE STAR
IMOGEN MILLER 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Flylikeaneagle (Mgr: Ms M M Brosnan), Ms I R Miller, K J A Goodwin, Mrs A Hemingway, Ms MJ Johnson, D N Calvert, C Tuttiett, Mrs G J Mulhern, Ms A Mansell, Mrs G M Crawford, R Bowden, C J Riley, C Gardner, K Abey, J J Treasure, S Dent, K Thomas, R C Lamplugh, T Auton & S Walmsley Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Hcp on December 19 over 1650m, 0.9 len behind Sushi Express with 54kg at $4.20. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Launceston Open Hcp December 3 over 1600m defeating Earendel carrying 54kg at $10. Went close last time. Tricky gate but expected to feature prominently again. |
12 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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ASHY BOY
GLENN STEVENSON 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P Kearney, Fish N Chips (Mgr: B S O'Neill), C McGregor, A Di Lorenzo, A Joyce & J P Davies At the latest run second last of 10 at Hobart Qlty Hcp on December 28 over 2020m, 11 len behind Asva with 58kg at $21. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track Hcp on December 19 over 1650m, 6 len behind Sushi Express carrying 55.5kg at $101. Has ability but needs to do more. |
10 NATHAN PUNCH |
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EARENDEL
BARRY CAMPBELL 5YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Mrs R A Glasgow, B J Johnston, Mrs T G Johnston, G Dakin, Y K Ip, Mrs M H Roberts, P D Roberts, Mrs T A Schwanke & The Wizz (Mgr: C R Clifford) Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Hcp on December 19 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Sushi Express with 54kg at $2.60. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Launceston Open Hcp on December 3 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Blonde Star with 54kg at $2.25. Promising type expected to measure up. |
6 C NEWITT |
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ASHFALL
ASHLEY MEABURN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D I Meaburn, A J Ring, M G Blazely, Miss H B Meaburn, Miss A H Meaburn, Mrs L J Meaburn, R J Hood & A D White Most recently ran last of 7 at Hobart in the LR Inev Stakes on December 28 over 1600m, 12 len behind Durazzo with 59kg at $81. The run before that 9th of 12 at Launceston in the LR Conquering Stak on December 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Durazzo carrying 59kg at $201. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off. |
14 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 10 | 51341 |
ORIGINAL GLAZE
KELVIN HAMILTON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J R Crawford At the latest run won by a nose at this track Bm68 December 19 over 1880m defeating Chicane carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Before that 4th of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on December 10 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind The Longest Yard carrying 56.5kg at $13. Others look better placed. |
1 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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SPRING BEAN
GLENN STEVENSON 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M B Opie & M Lothian Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Longford on January 1 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fast Thinker carrying 54kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track Hcp on December 19 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Sushi Express carrying 54kg at $16. Goes very well here and among the main chances. |
4 BULENT MUHCU |
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| 12 | 22112 |
THE LONGEST YARD
GLENN STEVENSON 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Miss L Groves, Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown), Mrs L M Brown, K Maher, M Brown & S D Brown Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track Hcp on December 19 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Sushi Express carrying 54kg at $6. The race before that won by a neck at Launceston Bm68 December 10 over 1600m defeating Sky Eagle carrying 58.5kg at $3. Super consistent and gets chance to turn the tables. |
2 CODI JORDAN |
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ZULU ANGEL
JOHN BLACKER 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG A P Scanlon, Mrs C A Scanlon, D J Kinniburgh, Ms K C Boyer, M J Wallace, B A Blomeley & J R McKenna Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Hobart Qlty Hcp on December 28 over 2020m, 10 len behind Asva with 55.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track Hcp on December 19 over 1650m, 3 len behind Sushi Express carrying 54kg at $61. Happy enough to avoid. |
8 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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GARCON D'ESPOIR
YASSY NISHITANI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Mrs A Nishitani, K Takimoto, Y Ozaki, C Donovan & J Kilday At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Cl4 Sw on December 19 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Mazzini with 59kg at $10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Launceston Cl4 Sw on November 12 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Earendel with 59kg at $7. Looks tested this tough line-up. |
7 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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| 15 | 73462 |
CHICANE
MICHAEL TRINDER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG B R Diprose & Mrs M Diprose Dual acceptor. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Bm68 on December 19 over 1880m, nose behind Original Glaze with 57.5kg at $4.80. Before that ran last in a small field at Launceston Bm68 on November 26 over 2100m, 7 len behind Night Invader with 58.5kg at $6. Fully tested this time around. |
2 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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