Canberra Race 7

Harvey Norman Commercial (Bm60)

Stake: $27,500

MISS DEFY (6) is the one to beat off a sharp BM66 second at Albury, where she travelled kindly and closed within just under two lengths of Fair Master. She is proven at the 2000m with two wins and two placings from six attempts, has won at this track and distance, and the quick back-up is a positive. SNAP DECISION (2) brings the best recent Nowra line, finishing third as favourite after being slow away and suffering interference near the home turn, with Brodie Loy back aboard after a win from two rides on him. MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (1) has been around the mark in BM66 and BM65 grade, beaten just under a length by Marsabit at Wagga after placing at this venue the run prior, and the 2kg claim helps offset the big impost. PURE MELODY (4) is the progressive danger after charging home to win a Class 1 at this track, with barrier one and a sound jockey-horse record keeping her in the mix.

Distance: 2000m
Class: BM60
Track: Good4
Weather: Showers
Surface: Turf

Rail Position: True. (Pent: 3.82)

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Midnight Affair (2) x521118524
Trainer: Nick Olive(Canberra)
Jockey: Jordan Quince (a2)(Last 50: 6-4-8)
Weight: 61.5kg
Prize Money: $188,141
Win / Place: 13% / 36%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: EPAULETTE (AUS)

Dam: DARK LOVE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: More Than Ready

Owners: Mad About Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Duff), Mrs K Duff, S N Gordon, Musketeers Racing (Mgr: A Spring), A Woods, Jeob Racing (Mgr: D D Follmi), Bradbury Boys (Mgr: T A Devine), Jl Sorrenti, Mrs K Gibson, L W Maloney, C J Ryan, C T O'Hara, Mrs R J O'Hara, R Cornale & N J Olive

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 5-6-3

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-1

Season

6: 2-1-0

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 2-1-0

4th Up

4: 1-1-1

Turf

38: 5-6-3

Good

19: 3-3-1

Soft

13: 1-1-1

Heavy

6: 1-2-1

Clockwise

37: 4-6-3

Anti-Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 6-4-8

Trainer

N/A

Distance

W 20% P 40%

Track

W 20% P 30%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2000m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Tongue Tie]

Comments

Closed off another honest run when fourth in a BM66 at Wagga, beaten just under a length by Marsabit after being sent out a well-supported favourite. That followed a sound second in BM65 company at this track, and her record of two placings from three goes around 2000m is relevant. The 2kg claim helps, provided she absorbs the top weight.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	17/10/26	Wagga	2000m	BM66 3U	1	Brodie Loy	58.5kg	Good 4	2:04.41	57.9 km/h	0:35.3	0.9L	1-1	$3.50f	8	$33,750	$1,625	1. Marsabit 2. Spurline 3. Perfectly Good
2nd of 9	9/10/26	Canberra	2000m	BM65 3U	6	Coriah Keatings	59kg	Good 4	2:04.51	57.8 km/h	0:35.81	2.2L	2-2	$11	11	$27,500	$5,125	1. Zonkstar 2. Midnight Affair 3. Meritage
5th of 5	28/9/26	Wagga	1600m	BM74	2	Coriah Keatings	55.5kg	Good 4	1:35.91	60.1 km/h	0:34.87	5.1L	3-3	$5.00	16	$33,750	$1,031	1. Chief Of War 2. Spread The Love 3. Rocco Lini
8th of 11	12/9/26	Kembla Grange	1600m	BM64	8	Coriah Keatings	55.5kg	Good 4	1:36.80	59.5 km/h	0:35.72	2.7L	8-10	$26	20	$52,500	$1,313	1. Tom Cruising 2. Cabbucio 3. Smart Cry
1st of 11	23/8/26	Goulburn	1600m	BM66	9	Coriah Keatings	56.5kg	Good 4	1:36.17	59.9 km/h	0:35.21	0.1L	8-7	$4.80	20	$62,500	$27,500	1. Midnight Affair 2. Think I Do 3. The Arrow
1st of 12	3/8/26	Goulburn	1600m	BM58	8	Coriah Keatings	58kg	Good 4	1:35.33	60.4 km/h	0:37.37	1.0L	7-6	$5.00	14	$33,750	$17,438	1. Midnight Affair 2. Sir Tua 3. Chairman's List

Snap Decision (8) 263x529163
Trainer: Matthew Dale(Goulburn)
Jockey: Brodie Loy (Last 50: 12-12-4)
Weight: 61.5kg
Prize Money: $71,981
Win / Place: 14% / 50%

Jockey Flying

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PROISIR (AUS)

Dam: ROSSITA (NZ)

Dam's Sire: High Chaparral

Owners: Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), J Samios, Mrs L Moody, J S Hefford, M Rancic, L V Spence, A F Davis, K T Roberts, Finn Thoroughbreds (Mgr: E Finn), Scorps Racing (Mgr: G Sexton) & T G Morrison

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 2-3-2

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

6: 1-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-1-0

Turf

14: 2-3-2

Good

9: 1-1-0

Soft

4: 0-2-2

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

13: 2-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-1-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-0

Last 50

50: 12-12-4

Trainer

W 19% P 53%

Distance

W 14% P 38%

Track

W 15% P 45%

Trainer/Track

W 15% P 60%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 66%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Visors]

Comments

Had genuine excuses when third at Nowra, beaten half a length by Splendid Magnus after being slow to begin and meeting interference near the home turn. He was safely held in a BM66 at Albury the run prior, but the latest effort is the key guide and the winning rider returns. Clear running puts him right in the winning discussion.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	18/10/26	Nowra	1600m	BM58	3	Keagan Latham	62kg	Soft 5	1:38.18	58.7 km/h	0:37.22	0.5L	10-8	$3.60f	8	$33,750	$3,250	1. Splendid Magnus 2. Zippy Lion 3. Snap Decision
6th of 10	10/10/26	Albury	1600m	BM66	3	Brodie Loy	58kg	Good 4	1:37.37	59.2 km/h	0:36.17	4.7L	7-9	$7.50	20	$33,750	$750	1. Chief Of War 2. Fair Master 3. Southern Dancer
1st of 10	20/9/26	Nowra	1600m	BM58	2	Brodie Loy	60kg	Good 4	1:37.07	59.3 km/h	0:36.06	0.5L	6-8	$3.80	9	$33,750	$17,438	1. Snap Decision 2. Showmara 3. More Mischief
9th of 10	11/9/26	Goulburn	1600m	BM58	3	Louise Day	60.5kg	Good 4	1:36.21	59.9 km/h	0:35.13	2.9L	10-9	$4.80	19	$33,750	$625	1. Toussaint 2. Hussy La Vista 3. Cha Cha Cha
2nd of 9	23/8/26	Goulburn	1600m	CL2	7	Louise Day	55kg	Soft 5	1:36.00	60.0 km/h	0:35.53	0.3L	7-7	$12	20	$37,500	$6,625	1. Guy's Last Prize 2. Snap Decision 3. Costabit
5th of 9	3/8/26	Goulburn	1400m	CL2	4	Louise Day	57.5kg	Good 4	1:23.20	60.6 km/h	0:35.61	2.3L	7-7	$17	146	$33,750	$1,031	1. Peace Bird 2. Kendalia 3. London Boy
146 Day Spell

Spurline (10) 9977754372
Trainer: Tom Wilson(Queanbeyan)
Jockey: Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen (a2)(Last 50: 3-2-4)
Weight: 60.5kg
Prize Money: $150,594
Win / Place: 8.11% / 45%

6 yo Brown Mare

Sire: CAPITALIST (AUS)

Dam: CRYSTAL SPUR (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Flying Spur

Owners: K J Watmore & Miss Z G Wood

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 3-5-9

Distance

4: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-3

Season

5: 0-1-1

1st Up

5: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-2

4th Up

4: 0-1-1

Turf

35: 3-5-8

Good

22: 2-4-5

Soft

9: 1-0-3

Heavy

4: 0-1-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-1

Clockwise

36: 3-5-9

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 3-2-4

Trainer

W 20% P 20%

Distance

W 16% P 16%

Track

W 9.30% P 18%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2000m

Gear Changes

[Winkers]

Comments

Went close in a BM66 at Wagga when second to Marsabit, beaten a neck as a well-supported favourite, and she did beat Midnight Affair there. The concern is that she has been placed rather than winning at both this track and around 2000m, while the wide draw adds another task. Ugly map and will need a good ride.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	17/10/26	Wagga	2000m	BM66 3U	4	Quayde Krogh	57kg	Good 4	2:04.41	57.9 km/h	0:35.3	0.3L	5-5	$3.50f	13	$33,750	$6,313	1. Marsabit 2. Spurline 3. Perfectly Good
7th of 12	4/10/26	Cootamundra	1600m	OPEN	12	Molly Bourke	55kg	Good 4	1:38.06	58.7 km/h	0:35.57	3.2L	11-12	$13	16	$40,313	$906	1. Belleistic Kids 2. Fox Appeal 3. Talkachino
3rd of 6	18/9/26	Canberra	1600m	BM75	2	Winona Costin	55kg	Good 4	1:37.25	59.2 km/h	0:33.47	2.0L	3-3	$13	26	$27,500	$2,250	1. Feazabeel 2. Mighty Myrtle 3. Spurline
4th of 11	23/8/26	Goulburn	1600m	BM66	5	Damon Budler	57kg	Good 4	1:36.17	59.9 km/h	0:35.21	1.1L	9-8	$11	21	$62,500	$4,094	1. Midnight Affair 2. Think I Do 3. The Arrow
5th of 13	2/8/26	Forbes	1600m	OPEN	1	Damon Budler	54.5kg	Good 4	1:34.13	61.2 km/h	0:36.66	1.7L	12-9	$51	22	$62,500	$2,438	1. Voracious 2. Flying From Above 3. Zouna
7th of 12	11/7/26	Randwick	1600m	CL3 3U	1	Zac Wadick	55kg	Heavy 9	1:41.94	56.5 km/h	0:36.94	6.6L	10-7	$101	14	$150,000	$4,375	1. Leovanni 2. Moon Sweeper 3. Red Rags To Bulls

Pure Melody (1) 31254x4531
Trainer: Norm Gardner(Canberra)
Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag (a0)(Last 50: 3-6-7)
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $76,731
Win / Place: 15% / 61%

4 yo Grey Mare

Sire: MAURICE (JPN)

Dam: MINAMYA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Makfi

Owners: Tc Bloodstock Syndicate (Mgr: St Cheung) & Summerhill Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs Dg Gardner)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-3-3

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

6: 1-1-2

Season

4: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-2

4th Up

2: 2-0-0

Turf

13: 2-3-3

Good

5: 1-2-0

Soft

6: 1-0-3

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

13: 2-3-3

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-1

Last 50

50: 3-6-7

Trainer

W 12% P 35%

Distance

W 13% P 28%

Track

W 13% P 36%

Trainer/Track

W 17% P 47%

Trainer/Distance

W 40% P 80%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 2000m

Gear Changes

[Cheekers]

Comments

Charged home from well back to win a Class 1 at this track last start, scoring by a head at generous odds after covering ground. She had also finished third at this venue on soft ground two back despite beginning slowly and being held up passing the 250m. Honest profile, though this asks for another step in performance.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	23/10/26	Canberra	2000m	CL1	10	Rebecca Bronett Prag	57kg	Good 4	2:02.94	58.6 km/h	0:37.02	0.1L	11-11	$9.00	14	$27,500	$16,250	1. Pure Melody 2. Don't Back Down 3. Babyfaced Assassin
3rd of 10	9/10/26	Canberra	1600m	CL1	4	Rebecca Bronett Prag	57kg	Soft 5	1:36.14	59.9 km/h	0:36.71	4.0L	9-10	$5.50	15	$27,500	$2,250	1. Alabama Charm 2. Ring Of Fire 3. Pure Melody
5th of 7	24/9/26	Goulburn	1500m	CL2	5	Rebecca Bronett Prag	55.5kg	Good 4	1:28.98	60.7 km/h	0:34.82	2.1L	7-5	$12	20	$33,750	$1,031	1. Costalivin 2. Skirmish 3. Smichov
4th of 8	4/9/26	Canberra	1200m	CL2	5	Blaike Mcdougall	56kg	Soft 6	1:12.60	59.5 km/h	0:34.89	4.0L	7-6	$1.95f	119	$27,500	$975	1. Cholante 2. Kendalia 3. Spiritual Mystery
119 Day Spell
4th of 7	8/5/26	Canberra	2000m	BM60	5	Blaike Mcdougall	57kg	Soft 5	2:04.30	57.9 km/h	0:36.41	2.3L	4-2	$2.05f	7	$27,500	$975	1. Big Time Charlie 2. Southern Sky 3. Knight Of Rhodes
5th of 11	1/5/26	Wagga	1600m	BM74 3	6	Jess Taylor	55kg	Good 4	1:35.14	60.5 km/h	0:35.45	2.6L	10-8	$13	12	$100,313	$3,750	1. Cosmic Avenger 2. Coulter 3. Tessarion

Anladio (3) x804187x86
Trainer: Allan Mcrae(Yass)
Jockey: Nick Heywood (Last 50: 6-8-6)
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $40,925
Win / Place: 20% / 20%

4 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: D'ARGENTO (AUS)

Dam: SADLER'S WISH (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Not A Single Doubt

Owners: A D Mcrae & A Mcrae

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 2-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

10: 2-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-0

Soft

6: 2-0-0

Clockwise

10: 2-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 6-8-6

Trainer

W 7.14% P 35%

Distance

W 17% P 42%

Track

W 13% P 40%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m - 2000m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Visors]

Comments

Worked home from a rearward spot when sixth at Orange last start, beaten just over three lengths by Ferrari Man, but there was no clear excuse, and he was only an outside chance in betting. His first run this campaign was an eighth in Class 2 company at this track, and he has been unplaced in two goes around 2000m. Well drawn and place only.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 11	19/10/26	Orange	1600m	BM58	7	Clayton Gallagher	58.5kg	Good 4	1:36.27	59.8 km/h	0:35.09	3.2L	10-6	$19	10	$33,750	$750	1. Ferrari Man 2. Boujee Gold 3. Take The Chance
8th of 10	9/10/26	Canberra	1300m	CL2	3	Nick Heywood	59kg	Good 4	1:16.84	60.9 km/h	0:35.04	6.4L	9-9	$101	154	$37,500	$469	1. Defiance 2. Famoso 3. Willingham
154 Day Spell
7th of 7	8/5/26	Canberra	2000m	BM60	6	Damon Budler	57.5kg	Soft 5	2:04.30	57.9 km/h	0:36.41	9.7L	6-5	$21	15	$27,500	$388	1. Big Time Charlie 2. Southern Sky 3. Knight Of Rhodes
8th of 9	23/4/26	Albury	2000m	BM58	7	Damon Budler	58.5kg	Good 4	2:03.44	58.3 km/h	0:36.65	6.3L	9-7	$21	11	$33,750	$625	1. Holly's Star 2. Just Like Liam 3. Taytay Bay
1st of 6	12/4/26	Gundagai	1800m	CL1	5	Damon Budler	57.5kg	Soft 5	1:54.03	56.8 km/h	0:36.01	0.3L	2-3	$6.50	9	$33,750	$17,438	1. Anladio 2. Timeless Grace 3. Carry On Lizzy
4th of 8	3/4/26	Canberra	1600m	CL1	8	Robyn Freeman	57.5kg	Soft 5	1:34.58	60.9 km/h	0:34.66	4.1L	6-2	$61	15	$27,500	$975	1. Angel City 2. Col Du Tourmalet 3. Brannum

Miss Defy (4) 610x705342
Trainer: Luke Pepper(Canberra)
Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain (Last 50: 9-5-7)
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $77,263
Win / Place: 15% / 30%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: DEEP FIELD (AUS)

Dam: SHEZACRAFTSMAN (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Mastercraftsman

Owners: Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G Mcguinness)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 3-1-2

Distance

6: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-0

Season

5: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Turf

20: 3-1-2

Good

14: 1-1-2

Soft

5: 2-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

20: 3-1-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-1

Last 50

50: 9-5-7

Trainer

W 17% P 57%

Distance

W 13% P 41%

Track

W 12% P 38%

Trainer/Track

W 25% P 62%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 100%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2200m

Gear Changes

[Winkers]

Comments

Comes through the right BM66 form after finishing second at Albury, beaten just under two lengths by Fair Master, and she did it at odds after travelling well and picking up strongly. The quick back-up suits, she is proven at 2000m with two wins and two placings from six starts, and her track-and-trip credentials strengthen the case. Brings the clearest winning platform.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	24/10/26	Albury	2000m	BM66	4	Pierre Boudvillain	55.5kg	Good 4	2:03.66	58.2 km/h	0:36.71	1.9L	5-4	$11	22	$33,750	$6,313	1. Fair Master 2. Miss Defy 3. Desert Opal
4th of 6	2/10/26	Dubbo	2200m	BM58	6	William Stanley	57.5kg	Good 4	2:17.65	57.5 km/h	0:37.66	5.2L	6-4	$4.40	13	$33,750	$1,625	1. Questionable 2. Godwits 3. Lady Tino
3rd of 10	19/9/26	Wagga	2000m	BM58	7	Pierre Boudvillain	57.5kg	Good 4	2:06.95	56.7 km/h	0:34.72	1.4L	4-3	$9.50	22	$33,963	$3,250	1. Sorry Sunshine 2. Justifiably 3. Miss Defy
5th of 11	28/8/26	Moruya	2010m	BM58 3U	10	Brodie Loy	58.5kg	Good 4	2:06.85	57.0 km/h	0:37.25	3.1L	8-7	$10	18	$33,750	$1,031	1. Peruno 2. Torpedo Ted 3. Hardazhell
12th of 12	10/8/26	Dubbo	1620m	BM58	11	Billy Cray	58.5kg	Heavy 9	1:38.08	59.5 km/h	0:38.5	13.9L	9-9	$71	21	$37,500	-	1. Proclivity 2. Boncapo 3. Grande Diablo
7th of 9	20/7/26	Gunnedah	1400m	BM58	2	Billy Cray	58.5kg	Good 4	1:23.55	60.3 km/h	0	5.8L	7-7	$31	148	$37,500	$906	1. Meddlesome 2. Vendor 3. Hit Song
148 Day Spell

Splendid Magnus (9) 1274x08841
Trainer: Natalie Jarvis(Canberra)
Jockey: Damon Budler (Last 50: 8-8-5)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $58,344
Win / Place: 15% / 30%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: MAGNUS (AUS)

Dam: SPLENDID THING (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Encosta De Lago

Owners: Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, N Byron, Pr Mohr, C K Brailsford, G E Ashley, R S Cotterill, Ms M F Alam, S L Lamont, Mrs T Hodgkinson, M K Worth, Mrs M J Ick & A J Redman

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-2-0

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

13: 2-2-0

Good

4: 0-2-0

Soft

7: 1-0-0

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Clockwise

10: 2-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 2-1-0

Last 50

50: 8-8-5

Trainer

W 31% P 58%

Distance

W 6.82% P 27%

Track

W 13% P 39%

Trainer/Track

W 50% P 50%

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1010m - 1675m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)]

Comments

Broke through at Nowra last start, beating Zippy Lion by a long neck over 1600m on soft ground as an outside chance in betting. The run prior at Wagga Riverside had merit given she was slow away, raced wide and was bumped, but she now tackles 2000m for the first time and is new to this track. First go at 2000m is the clear query.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	18/10/26	Nowra	1600m	BM58	4	Damon Budler	55.5kg	Soft 5	1:38.18	58.7 km/h	0:37.22	0.4L	8-9	$18	15	$33,750	$17,438	1. Splendid Magnus 2. Zippy Lion 3. Snap Decision
4th of 9	3/10/26	Wagga Riverside	1675m	BM50	5	Damon Budler	60kg	Soft 6	1:43.11	58.5 km/h	0:38.04	2.5L	5-3	$5.50	22	$20,000	$969	1. Sunroe 2. Cinephile 3. Rasloc
8th of 11	11/9/26	Goulburn	1300m	CL1	9	Rebecca Bronett Prag	55kg	Good 4	1:17.59	60.3 km/h	0:34.85	5.2L	10-10	$51	25	$37,500	$906	1. Wolf Island 2. Costalivin 3. Glenn's Legacy
8th of 9	17/8/26	Bathurst	1100m	BM58	8	Damon Budler	57kg	Heavy 8	1:06.15	59.9 km/h	0:36.91	3.6L	9-7	$6.50	22	$37,500	$906	1. Hanuman 2. Street Parade 3. Torendosetta
10th of 13	26/7/26	Sapphire Coast	1010m	CL1	1	Shaun Guymer	56kg	Soft 7	1:00.04	60.6 km/h	0:36.8	4.5L	13-13	$10	113	$37,500	$906	1. Grunade 2. Faerywood 3. Do Ya Head In
113 Day Spell
3rd of 10	10/7/26	Moruya	930m	Trial	-	Damon Budler	-	Soft	0:55.56	60.3 km/h	-	1.1L	-	-	-	-	-	1. River Mersey 2. Berdych 3. Splendid Magnus

Zippy Lion (6) x6350x4152
Trainer: Joseph Ible(Kembla Grange)
Jockey: Glenn Cahill (a1.5)(Last 50: 7-3-5)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $35,044
Win / Place: 10% / 30%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: STAR WITNESS (AUS)

Dam: SUBLIME LASS (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Canny Lad

Owners: Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible), D J Ible, J A J Pither, D B Goldsmith, P A Gates, B J Gates, S J Gates & S A Gates

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-1-1

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

4: 1-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

10: 1-1-1

Good

6: 1-0-1

Soft

4: 0-1-0

Clockwise

10: 1-1-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 7-3-5

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 16% P 36%

Track

W 9.33% P 33%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1310m - 1600m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Finished strongly for second at Nowra, beaten a long neck by Splendid Magnus over 1600m, which was a clear return to form. His previous fifth in a Class 1 at this track was plain on paper, though he jumped awkwardly, was held up and tightened late. In leading yard and should get the trip.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 11	18/10/26	Nowra	1600m	BM58	7	Jess Taylor	57kg	Soft 5	1:38.18	58.7 km/h	0:37.22	0.4L	9-10	$7.50	9	$33,750	$6,313	1. Splendid Magnus 2. Zippy Lion 3. Snap Decision
5th of 10	9/10/26	Canberra	1600m	CL1	1	Shaun Guymer	59kg	Soft 5	1:36.14	59.9 km/h	0:36.71	6.1L	5-8	$26	24	$27,500	$688	1. Alabama Charm 2. Ring Of Fire 3. Pure Melody
1st of 8	15/9/26	Moruya	1435m	MDN	3	Jeff Penza	59kg	Good 4	1:27.99	58.7 km/h	0:37.35	0.5L	5-5	$5.00	18	$33,750	$17,438	1. Zippy Lion 2. Reveillon 3. Better Bloom
4th of 11	28/8/26	Moruya	1310m	MDN	2	Jeff Penza	59kg	Good 4	1:18.59	60.0 km/h	0:36.5	2.1L	10-7	$10	111	$33,750	$1,625	1. Perchance 2. Cold Mist 3. Reveillon
111 Day Spell
5th of 7	4/8/26	Illawarra Grange	800m	Trial	-	Jess Taylor	-	Good	0:47.39	60.8 km/h	-	4.1L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Rhythm Of The Rein 2. Our Cielo 3. Shalaa And Willyn
10th of 12	9/5/26	Kembla Grange	1600m	MDN	8	Shaun Guymer	59kg	Good 4	1:37.08	59.3 km/h	0:35.81	12.6L	11-11	$101	12	$75,000	$2,031	1. Salt Spray 2. Five Of A Kind 3. Kawerau

Boujee Gold (5) 58x53132
Trainer: Matthew Kelley(Canberra)
Jockey: Amy Mclucas (Last 50: 3-2-9)
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $37,594
Win / Place: 14% / 57%

3 yo Bay/Brown Filly

Sire: GOLD STANDARD (AUS)

Dam: PRETTY FANCY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Owners: T Woods, Mrs J V Woods, J Fenech, N G Marras, Miss D M Fabian, S A Dessmann, G K Woods, T Brereton, M Rasmussen & M A Dessmann

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 1-1-2

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

5: 1-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

7: 1-1-2

Good

3: 0-1-0

Soft

3: 1-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Clockwise

7: 1-1-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 3-2-9

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 14% P 32%

Track

W 9.29% P 28%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Gear Changes

[Winkers]

Comments

Has been consistent this campaign, most recently second at Orange when beaten just under a length by Ferrari Man after travelling well and picking up impressively. She had earlier worked into third at Goulburn over 1600m and her season record is sound, with one win and three places from five starts. First attempt around 2000m is the hurdle to a stronger winning push.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 11	19/10/26	Orange	1600m	BM58	9	Coriah Keatings	55kg	Good 4	1:36.27	59.8 km/h	0:35.09	0.7L	3-4	$8.50	13	$33,750	$6,313	1. Ferrari Man 2. Boujee Gold 3. Take The Chance
3rd of 8	6/10/26	Goulburn	1600m	BM58	8	Coriah Keatings	55kg	Soft 7	1:37.47	59.1 km/h	0:37.9	2.4L	5-4	$4.40	28	$33,750	$3,250	1. Cha Cha Cha 2. Astrogazer 3. Boujee Gold
1st of 10	8/9/26	Queanbeyan	1460m	MDN	2	Coriah Keatings	55kg	Soft 5	1:28.23	59.6 km/h	0:36.81	1.3L	3-2	$3.20	23	$37,500	$18,750	1. Boujee Gold 2. Mr Crowning Moment 3. Isotropic
3rd of 9	16/8/26	Moruya	1425m	MDN	5	Coriah Keatings	55kg	Heavy 8	1:29.31	57.4 km/h	0:37.33	2.8L	7-6	$3.90f	13	$37,500	$3,500	1. Vanrosa 2. Hard Yards 3. Boujee Gold
5th of 7	3/8/26	Goulburn	1200m	MDN	6	Jeff Penza	55kg	Good 4	1:11.70	60.3 km/h	0:35.22	3.7L	6-6	$6.50	148	$37,500	$1,219	1. Brucey 2. Highway Robbery 3. River Mersey
148 Day Spell
8th of 13	8/3/26	Canberra	1200m	G3 OPEN 2	13	Jeff Penza	54kg	Soft 7	1:10.71	61.1 km/h	0:35.69	7.4L	13-13	$201	16	$258,125	$3,125	1. Music Time 2. Pearl Of Dubai 3. Threads

Ever Was (7) 78x8089767
Trainer: John Steinmetz(Warwick Farm)
Jockey: Shaun Guymer (Last 50: 2-4-7)
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $181,363
Win / Place: 5.08% / 27%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CHOISTAR (AUS)

Dam: NEAR SILENUS (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Duporth

Owners: J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 3-6-7

Distance

9: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-0-0

Season

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 0-0-1

4th Up

5: 0-1-1

Turf

56: 3-5-7

Good

28: 3-2-4

Soft

26: 0-3-3

Heavy

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

3: 0-1-0

Clockwise

58: 3-6-7

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-0

Last 50

50: 2-4-7

Trainer

W 14% P 26%

Distance

W 10% P 34%

Track

W 9.30% P 30%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 1750m

Comments

Had some excuse when seventh at Nowra, beaten three and a half lengths by Splendid Magnus after interference near the home turn and being held up late. Even so, he was unwanted in the market and had finished sixth at Goulburn the run prior. Outclassed.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 11	18/10/26	Nowra	1600m	BM58	1	Shaun Guymer	55kg	Soft 5	1:38.18	58.7 km/h	0:37.22	3.4L	7-5	$26	12	$33,750	$625	1. Splendid Magnus 2. Zippy Lion 3. Snap Decision
6th of 8	6/10/26	Goulburn	1600m	BM58	4	Louise Day	55kg	Soft 7	1:37.47	59.1 km/h	0:37.9	3.1L	6-6	$15	16	$33,750	$750	1. Cha Cha Cha 2. Astrogazer 3. Boujee Gold
7th of 10	20/9/26	Nowra	1600m	BM58	10	Louise Day	55.5kg	Good 4	1:37.07	59.3 km/h	0:36.06	2.0L	8-9	$41	12	$33,750	$625	1. Snap Decision 2. Showmara 3. More Mischief
9th of 10	8/9/26	Muswellbrook	1750m	BM58	1	Jake Pracey-Holmes	56.5kg	Good 4	1:46.25	59.3 km/h	0:35.45	6.9L	5-6	$31	36	$33,750	$625	1. Gemtiki 2. Backhander 3. Astrogazer
36 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 12	3/8/26	Goulburn	1600m	BM58	1	Blaike Mcdougall	57kg	Good 4	1:35.33	60.4 km/h	0:37.37	4.9L	6-8	$31	10	$33,750	$625	1. Midnight Affair 2. Sir Tua 3. Chairman's List
12th of 12	24/7/26	Canberra Acton	1750m	BM65	7	Deanne Panya	56kg	Neutral	1:47.54	58.6 km/h	0:36.98	9.6L	7-9	$41	17	$27,500	-	1. Tillman 2. Flashy Icon 3. Remadosi

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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