Progressive type showing strong improvement with recent maiden win. Gets significant weight relief and maps to lead from barrier 1. Strong chance in this grade.
New South Wales · Tuesday 20 May 2025
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Horsepower Feeds & Supplements Midway Hcp (C1)
Reliable performer with strong track/distance credentials. Has shown ability to handle wet tracks and possesses tactical versatility. Form reads well for this grade and should get suitable run midfield with cover.
Lightly raced improver coming off encouraging placing. Has shown ability to handle wet tracks and appears to be finding form at right time.
Gets significant weight relief and recent form has been better than it looks on paper.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 8 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estephania | 4 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 58kg |
| 2 | The Piccolino | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | P M Perry | 54.5kg |
| 3 | Capital Dancer | 6 | G McFarlane | 57kg | |
| 4 | Bethsheba | 2 | Jessica Taylor | Nikki Hodgson | 56.5kg |
| 5 | Blue Suede Hooves | 5 | Ms K Waugh | 56.5kg | |
| 6 | Hoo Haa | 3 | Jenny Duggan | Mark Cross | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Itszarbaby | 7 | Ms C Keatings | G Portelli | 53.5kg |
| 8 | Prince Kuro | 8 | Ms K Waugh | 56.5kg |
The Adviser Collective Provincial Mdn Hcp
Progressive type showing strong form with three consecutive placings. Well weighted and drawn to get good cover midfield. Tom Sherry booking a positive and looks ready to break through.
Consistent filly from leading Kris Lees yard who has placed in all three starts. Maps to get good run despite wide draw and stable's high strike rate with fresh runners a big plus. Query on heavy track but breeding suggests will handle it.
Showed ability to handle heavy going last start and nice second two back suggests more than capable at this level. Well weighted and should improve third-up. Wide barrier a concern but likely to get back and run on.
Last start second suggests ready to peak and Reece Jones booking a significant positive. Has shown ability to handle wet tracks and distance suits.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 12 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navy Pier | 7 | William Stanley | D I Atkins | 55kg |
| 2 | Namara | 8 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 55.5kg |
| 3 | The Iron Star | 10 | L P Beuzelin | Marc Chevalier | 57.5kg |
| 4 | Kitty Okay | 9 | Ms T Bateup | 57kg | |
| 5 | Matete | 4 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 57kg |
| 6 | Cathedral Cove | 11 | Tom Sherry | Edward Cummings | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Lune D''excellence | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 56kg |
| 8 | Rubilace | 2 | Ms T Bateup | 55.5kg | |
| 9 | Air Kiss | 5 | Braith Nock | Ms K Gavenlock | 53.5kg |
| 10 | Backward Glance | 6 | Anna Roper | P M Perry | 55kg |
| 11 | Oakfield Zena | 12 | Reece Jones | D Lane | 55kg |
| 12 | Whispering Rupert | 1 | G McFarlane | 55kg |
NZB Weanlings 26 June Mdn Plate
Last start fourth at Canterbury was full of merit in similar conditions. Waller-trained runner looks ready to peak third-up and maps to get perfect run behind speed. Natural improvement expected.
Godolphin filly showed ability on heavy tracks with strong placing last start. Gets weight relief and in-form Zac Lloyd aboard. Will need luck from wide gate but has tactical speed to overcome draw. Main danger to top pick.
Consistent filly who has been knocking on the door with strong provincial form. Handles heavy tracks well and gets perfect run from inside draw.
Distance looks ideal and gets in well at weights. Form a bit patchy but has talent on best efforts.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 8 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbray | 8 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 59kg |
| 2 | Belgrano | 5 | L P Beuzelin | M C Vella | 59kg |
| 3 | Proclivity | 7 | Ashley Morgan | C E Conners | 59kg |
| 4 | Traveller | 6 | Winona Costin | M & D Kearney | 59kg |
| 5 | Wizard''s Star | 10 | Edward Cummings | 59kg | |
| 6 | Blue Willow | 9 | Zac Lloyd | James Cummings | 57kg |
| 7 | Covert Thinking | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | C Maher | 57kg |
| 8 | Murphilly | 2 | Mitchell Bell | Ms K Gavenlock | 57kg |
| 9 | Pharoah Queen | 1 | Ms L Day | C Maher | 57kg |
| 10 | Vantablack | 3 | A J Calder | P & M Cave | 57kg |
Dailey Family Funerals Mdn Plate
Progressive filly showing strong form progression with placings at last three starts. New gear suggests trainer confidence and natural improvement likely. Has tactical speed to overcome barrier and proven heavy track ability. Well weighted and looks ready to break through.
Consistent improver who has been hitting the line strongly. Gets conditions to suit from good draw and should get perfect run in transit. Ready to peak third-up and Rachel King booking a positive. Main danger to top pick.
Well-bred Waller runner who should appreciate step up in trip. Gets significant weight relief and has been racing well in stronger company. Wide gate a concern but has tactical speed to overcome. Place claims.
Consistent mare who has been racing well without winning. Gets significant weight relief and proven performer in heavy ground. Good draw should see her get perfect run in transit.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 14 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Delivery | 1 | G McFarlane | 59kg | |
| 2 | Mr Conspiracy | 12 | Chad Lever | Fabio Martino | 59kg |
| 3 | Ant | 15 | Reece Jones | C J Waller | 58kg |
| 4 | Black Bugatti | 10 | Ms C Keatings | G Portelli | 55kg |
| 5 | Dwayne | 4 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 58kg |
| 6 | Neviim | 2 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg |
| 7 | Pieronimo | 3 | Rachel King | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg |
| 8 | So Suave | 14 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 58kg |
| 9 | So You Ready | 5 | Anna Roper | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg |
| 10 | Cheval Gris | 13 | Molly Bourke | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg |
| 11 | Garinion Righ | 8 | William Stanley | John Thompson | 53kg |
| 12 | Highland Hustle | 11 | K S Latham | David Payne | 56kg |
| 13 | O Cara Mia | 7 | H Van Der Hoven | Edward Cummings | 56kg |
| 14 | Temple Bells | 9 | Zac Wadick | Colin Hughes | 54.5kg |
| 15 | Little Lunch | 6 | Regan Bayliss | J G Sargent | 56kg |
A-Plus Contracting & Poly-Welding Conditional (Bm68)
Proven heavy track performer dropping sharply in class after running well in stronger company. The claim helps offset the weight and he looks well placed to score.
Coming off a strong heavy track win and drops nicely in weight. Should get a good run from barrier 3 and will be suited by the likely strong tempo. Main query is the class rise but appears to be in career best form.
Lightly raced improver who was impressive winning in heavy ground last start. Gets in well at the weights and has upside, though faces tougher grade here. Wide gate a concern but stable and rider going well.
Excellent heavy track record and comes in with solid recent form. Gets in well at the weights after claim and should get conditions to suit.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 12 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreamdeel | 7 | Mitch Stapleford | Allan Kehoe | 58kg |
| 2 | Majorian | 10 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
| 3 | Mizella | 8 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 58kg |
| 4 | Scholl Deep | 3 | Benjamin Osmond | D I Atkins | 55kg |
| 5 | Space Ace | 13 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg |
| 6 | Empress Of Japan | 9 | K S Latham | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Dubai Flyer | 5 | Ashley Morgan | M S Minervini | 56kg |
| 8 | Change The Date | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | B D Bellamy | 55.5kg |
| 9 | Imperial Hilton | 12 | Jace McMurray | B D Bellamy | 54kg |
| 10 | Rothrock | 14 | Anna Roper | P M Perry | 55.5kg |
| 11 | Better Explain | 2 | Shae Wilkes | A P Ball | 52kg |
| 12 | Oakfield Peewee | 11 | Jeff Penza | D Lane | 55kg |
| 13 | Sound And Vision | 4 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 52kg |
| 14 | Strobing | 1 | Reece Jones | A P Ball | 55kg |
Vale Ben Smith (Bm64)
Mare with proven heavy track ability dropping significantly in weight after solid city performances. Maps to get perfect run behind speed and has strong record at track/distance. Form around similar grade winners reads well and should be suited by genuine tempo.
Lightly-raced mare showing progressive form and gets in well at the weights. Despite wide draw, has tactical speed to cross and find position. Recent wins suggest ready for this grade and wet track stats give confidence.
Last start heavy track winner who maps to get perfect run from inside draw. Form around similar grade reads well enough and weight relief helps offset class rise. Proven ability in conditions key factor.
Progressive filly who handles heavy going and gets in with just 53kg. Despite wide draw, has tactical speed to find position and recent form suggests ready for step up in grade.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 16 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lounerse | 6 | William Stanley | D I Atkins | 57.5kg |
| 2 | Serene Nic | 7 | Braith Nock | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg |
| 3 | Pennart | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | J C Deamer | 59.5kg |
| 4 | Sacredarro | 9 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg |
| 5 | Commanding Artist | 4 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg |
| 6 | Cosmeena | 16 | L P Beuzelin | M C Vella | 58.5kg |
| 7 | Peschiera | 15 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg |
| 8 | Allegro Miss | 2 | Jeff Penza | C Karakatsanis | 57kg |
| 9 | Caledonian | 14 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 53.5kg |
| 10 | Mischievous Molly | 5 | Shae Wilkes | W T Wilkes | 53.5kg |
| 11 | Wealthy Investor | 11 | Reece Jones | D Lane | 56.5kg |
| 12 | Outcast Girl | 10 | Deanne Panya | M C Conners | 56kg |
| 13 | Sidenay | 17 | Ms K Waugh | 56kg | |
| 14 | Tulipwood | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg |
| 15 | Smashing Dancer | 13 | Ms K Waugh | 55kg | |
| 16 | Special Day | 12 | Ashley Morgan | P M Perry | 55kg |
| 17 | Killer Kerr | 3 | Peter D Green | 55kg |
Sharp Office (Bm64)
Mare showing excellent progression with strong heavy track credentials. Gets perfect run from barrier 5 with proven wet track form. Recent wins suggest ready for this class rise and the weight relief is significant.
Progressive filly showing good improvement. Gets perfect run from barrier 2 and the light weight is a significant advantage. While relatively inexperienced, recent form suggests ready for this grade. Trainer's strong record with similar types a plus.
Consistent performer who has been racing well in similar company. Despite wide barrier, the light weight and proven wet track ability are significant positives.
Consistent performer who handles wet tracks well. While recent form is mixed, has shown ability at this level previously. Wide barrier a concern but likely to get back and run on.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 12 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Padres | 15 | Mitchell Beer | 61.5kg | |
| 2 | Altair I Am | 3 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 61kg |
| 3 | Inside Man | 20 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 59.5kg |
| 4 | Flying Argyle | 10 | Mitch Stapleford | P M Perry | 57.5kg |
| 5 | First Person | 5 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 58kg |
| 6 | Etched In Time | 19 | K S Latham | Richard & Will Freedman | 59.5kg |
| 7 | One Last Shot | 11 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59.5kg |
| 8 | Vegas Dream | 17 | Mitchell Beer | 59.5kg | |
| 9 | French Marine | 9 | William Stanley | K A Lees | 55.5kg |
| 10 | Kirkuk | 1 | Jessica Drury | J & G Lee | 57.5kg |
| 11 | Durova | 2 | Ashley Morgan | C Maher | 57kg |
| 12 | Reducio | 8 | Rachel King | James Cummings | 56.5kg |
| 13 | Zielle | 14 | Molly Bourke | G R Nickson | 55kg |
| 14 | Red Rags To Bulls | 7 | J R Gask | 55.5kg | |
| 15 | Ceasefire | 16 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 57.5kg |
| 16 | Oakfield Mahogany | 13 | Reece Jones | D Lane | 57kg |
| 17 | Magic Shadow | 18 | Dylan Gibbons | C Maher | 57kg |
| 18 | Bjorn Ironside | 6 | Colt Prosser | 57kg | |
| 19 | Sammiballerina | 4 | Tim McIntosh | 55kg | |
| 20 | Caring Lass | 12 | Matthew Smith | 55kg |
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