Meeting 12-Caulfield Races (vic) at Caulfield (Saturday 26 Dec)

Last updated at 18:30 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Copyright © 2015 RISA

R1 SCHWEPPES 3YOF R70 HANDICAP BM70 $80000 1400m Starts 2:30pmNo TVWIN, PLC, QLA, TFA

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 1 Countessa (2) Ciaron Maher Daniel Moor 58 C(0) Dst(0) Cleared out late for an easy 2.3L win Dec 8. Must be respected.2 X3323 Validate (8) Tony McEvoy Nicholas Hall 58 C(0) Dst(0) Has been freshened. Extra trip should suit & should be prominent.3 91 Drawn to You (1) L & S Hope Jake Bayliss (3) 57.5 C(0) Dst(0) Tougher here but sure to be better for that experience. Has some claims.4 264X1 Jacqui's Joy (7) Beer/Hinton Patrick Moloney 57.5 C(0) Dst(0) Should appreciate the extra trip here. Expect a forward showing.5 60X43 Miss Clooney (4) Greg Eurell Damien Oliver 57.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(2-0-1) A little disappointing last time but worth some thought.6 53X21 Single Note (5) Robbie Griffiths Jye McNeil (1.5) 57 C(0) Dst(0) Tougher this time but has some prospects in an open affair.7 2 All in the Reflexs (6) Peter G Moody Linda Meech 56.5 C(0) Dst(0) Had plenty of trials before debut 2.3L 2nd Dec 8. Has some claims.8 49 Black Mary (3) L &T Corstens Katelyn Mallyon (1.5) 55 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Never threatened with a 9th Dec 16. Others have stronger claims.

Expert Picks.... 4-Jacqui's Joy 1-Countessa 6-Single Note

R2 JOE BROWN 2YO PLATE $80000 1100m Starts 3:00pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 1 Hell of an Effort (6) Peter G Moody Linda Meech 57 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) A lot tougher here but winning form merits some respect.2 6 One Blink (2) Chris Parry Patrick Moloney 57 C(0) Dst(0) Well beaten 5L 6th Nov 21. May need more racing.3 Atlantic Express (1) Tom Hughes Katelyn Mallyon 57 C(0) Dst(0) Debutant unsighted at the trials. Market only guide.4 Dot Painting (4) Peter G Moody Daniel Stackhouse 57 C(0) Dst(0) Debutant with little known & not seen at trials. Market best guide.5 Hellbound (5) Mick Price Craig Newitt 57 C(0) Dst(0) Reported to have shown plenty of pace in his trkwork. Expect a forward showing.6 Observed (10) Hayes/Dabernig Stephen Baster 57 C(0) Dst(0) Debutant who hasn't been sighted at the trials. Market only guide.7 Violate (7) Brent Stanley Damien Oliver 57 C(0) Dst(0) Has been freshened since 0.5L, hd 3rd 800m Cran Training trial Good(3) Nov 23.8 2 Ponte Roma (9) Robert Smerdon Glen Boss 55 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) Made a little late ground for a fair debut lg nk 2nd Dec 6. Has some claims.9 Climate (8) Robert Smerdon Nicholas Hall 55 C(0) Dst(0) Freshened since last 800m Cran trial Nov 23. Forward showing would not surprise.10 Honey Magic (3) Ciaron Maher Daniel Moor 55 C(0) Dst(0) Debutant with little known & not seen at trials. Market best guide.

Expert Picks.... 5-Hellbound 7-Violate 6-Observed

R3 ALLAN WICKS F&M R90 HANDICAP BM90 $80000 2000m Starts 3:36pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg1

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 340X2 Sabor a Triunfo (4) Darren Weir Brad Rawiller 60 C(1-0-0) Dst(5-1-1) Only 1 win from 11 well-spaced Australian runs. Has some prospects.2 09X45 To Be Honest (5) John Salanitri Jackie Beriman (1.5) 54 C(5-0-1) Dst(4-1-1) Handy efforts last couple. Should be prominent.3 X1113 Yellen (9) Chris Waller Ben Melham 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Racing in great form. Expect another solid showing.4 53604 Ring da Belle (6) Hayes/Dabernig Damian Lane 54 C(2-0-0) Dst(5-0-2) Having trouble winning another 1 but should be handy at the end.5 70111 Porte Cochere (8) Darren Weir Dean Yendall 54 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Working her way through the classes in fine style. Must be considered.6 03456 Sea Spray (7) John Moloney Patrick Moloney 54 C(5-1-1) Dst(2-0-0) Unplaced but not disgraced only 2 tries this trip in handy fields.7 L3312 Fair And Equitable (3) Ken Keys Glen Boss 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) Always prominent & held on well enough for a 1.3L 2nd Dec 11.8 89X22 Yulong Baby (1) Mick Price Damien Oliver 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Worth some thought with D Oliver aboard from barrier one.9 6X912 Arianne (2) Pat Hyland Daniel Stackhouse 54 C(0) Dst(0) Just missed with a 2nd Dec 2. Tougher this time but has claims.

Expert Picks.... 6-Sea Spray 3-Yellen 1-Sabor a Triunfo

R4 KEN STURT F&M R90 HANDICAP BM90 $80000 1400m Starts 4:11pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg2, TRB Leg1

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 52681 Danestroem (1) Michael Kent Jackie Beriman (1.5) 59.5 C(12-2-3) Dst(10-3-2) Races well here & has a solid record at the trip. Expect a strong showing.2 168X1 Whistle Baby (10) Ellerton/Zahra Chris Symons 58.5 C(5-0-1) Dst(10-3-2) Smart effort 1st-up & this is her fav trip. Go well again.3 55X16 Khutulun (8) Luke Oliver Jye McNeil (1.5) 57 C(3-0-3) Dst(3-0-0) Needs to find a fair bit on latest effort but has been placed all 3 here.4 2X685 Sense And Reason (5) Chris Waller Damien Oliver 57 C(0) Dst(11-3-3) Last couple well below best but should be ready to show some improvement.5 847X4 Sino Eagle (11) Peter G Moody Linda Meech 57 C(6-2-1) Dst(11-3-2) Runs the occasional handy race & is a winner at her only start this course.6 0X901 Marli Magic (4) John Sadler Jessica Payne (3) 55 C(3-0-1) Dst(3-0-0) A little tougher this time but warrants some respect on latest effort.7 X3768 Hot Ruby (9) Brian Cox Craig Newitt 54 C(0) Dst(3-0-0) Overraced early stages & never better than midfield when 4L 8th of 13 Nov 27.8 X5125 Lady Silhouette (6) Gary Searle Dean Yendall 54 C(0) Dst(3-2-1) Poor effort last time but does have 2 wins & a second from 3 tries this trip.9 0X232 Anaphora (2) Tony Noonan Jake Bayliss (3) 54 C(2-1-0) Dst(4-0-3) Came from last for a 1200m 3yoF win here in May. Has some prospects.10 20313 Not a Happy Camper (3) Ellerton/Zahra Damian Lane 54 C(2-0-0) Dst(3-0-1) First placing in 3 tries this trip when handy throughout for 2L 3rd of 8 Dec 12.11 X5028 Oh So Assertive (7) Dean Binaisse Stephen Baster 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-2-0) Has 2 wins from 3 tries this trip but in easier company. This should test.

Expert Picks.... 2-Whistle Baby 1-Danestroem 5-Sino Eagle

R5 DENNIS HANRAHAN F&M R90 HANDICAP BM90 $80000 1100m Starts 4:46pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, TRB Leg2

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 24236 Brave Journey (8) Gary Searle Damien Oliver 59 C(1-0-0) Dst(19-7-5) Closed off OK over the shorter trip last time & better suited here.2 5X381 Celeritas (2) Robert Smerdon Jackie Beriman (1.5) 58.5 C(1-1-0) Dst(0) Super win at MV & extra trip now is ideal. Looks the testing material.3 6129X Pink Perfection (12) Peter G Moody Glen Boss 56.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(2-0-0) Placed 4 of 5 when fresh but this trip tends to see her out. Place looks best.4 3325X Lago Girl (3) Jerome Hunter Jessica Payne (3) 54 C(0) Dst(5-1-2) Has won 4 of 6 1st-up but all in much lower grade than this. Place claims.5 X315X Queen Extreme (6) Luke Oliver Jye McNeil (1.5) 54 C(0) Dst(4-2-0) Has a good fresh record in lesser grade & will race forward. Can give some cheek6 43684 Sentfromthestars (9) Ellerton/Zahra Katelyn Mallyon (1.5) 54 C(3-0-1) Dst(1-0-1) Has been freshened & she'll be getting home hard. Include in trifectas.7 25333 Simply Ming (7) Symons/Laxon Patrick Moloney 54 C(0) Dst(2-0-0) Going super in lesser grade but she still hasn't won past 1000 metres.8 32817 Zambezi Diamond (5) Brendan McCarthy Chris Symons 54 C(2-0-0) Dst(2-1-1) Goes quick but she's up in grade here. Others have stronger claims.9 X1903 Miss Gidget (10) C & C Alderson Michael Dee (2) 54 C(2-0-1) Dst(2-1-1) Stuck to her guns at Flemington & she could be a lightweight threat here.10 7X114 Sheree (11) Carole Heffernan Stephen Baster 54 C(0) Dst(6-2-1) Goes quick & gets some weight relief here. Will give a sight.11 0X495 Down the Hatch (1) Robbie Griffiths Craig Newitt 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(2-0-0) Had excuses last time but is yet to win past 1000 metres. Could sneak a place.12 85X97 Real Warrior (4) Jerome Hunter Daniel Stackhouse 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Eligible for easier races & others are better placed. Faces a task.

Expert Picks.... 9-Miss Gidget 2-Celeritas 3-Pink Perfection

R6 FRANK O'BRIEN 3YO R78 HANDICAP BM78 $80000 1200m Starts 5:25pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg1, TRB Leg3

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 42X24 Badajoz (12) John O'Shea Dylan J Dunn (3) 60 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-0-1) Rarely far away & should be close now after 2 runs this time in. Definite threat2 10X11 Cool Snitzel (14) Peter G Moody Michael Dee (2) 60 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Has returned to racing in super form & just needs some luck from the gate.3 91X1 Golden Spin (10) L&A Freedman Jordan Childs (2) 60 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Super win 1st-up & looks to be still on the rise. Right in it.

Meeting 12-Caulfield Races (vic) at Caulfield (Saturday 26 Dec)

Last updated at 18:30 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Copyright © 2015 RISA

4 26X11 Tyrannize (6) Danny O'Brien Ben Melham 59.5 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Promising type & can take the next step here. Must go in.5 14644 Well Sighted (11) Ciaron Maher Nicholas Hall 59 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-1-0) Nice run last time & he is capable of figuring here. Might be the value runner.6 31X32 Chase the Horizon (3) Peter G Moody Daniel Stackhouse 58 C(0) Dst(4-1-3) Very honest but he's up in grade here. Can't be ignored.7 217X4 Bellomo (5) Robbie Griffiths Jye McNeil (1.5) 57.5 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Worked home OK 1st-up & he was a 2nd-up winner in his first prep. Not the worst.8 21 Crystal Dreamer (4) Ellerton/Zahra Damian Lane 57.5 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Blitzed his rivals last time & might take some catching in this stronger grade.9 3X18 Hetuka Zarsho (9) Ellerton/Zahra Chris Symons 57.5 C(0) Dst(2-0-1) Won well prior to that & could be over the odds.10 1 Runson (1) L &T Corstens Daniel Moor 57.5 C(0) Dst(0) Impressed on debut but he strikes a handy field here. Give some thought.11 16 Spearhead (7) Saab Hasan Stephen Baster 57.5 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Proved his own worst enemy last time & they've added winkers here.12 911 Georgie's Luce (8) Ross Pecora Brian Higgins 57 C(0) Dst(2-1-0) Going well but she jumps significantly in grade here. Will need luck.13 4X133 Niccoco (13) Tony McEvoy Dean Yendall 57 C(0) Dst(4-1-2) Finished it off strongly last time & had the best closing splits in the race.14 00X10 Uncanny Effort (2) Colin Little Glen Boss 57 C(2-0-0) Dst(3-1-1) Had excuses last time & should be fitter. Looks tested.

Expert Picks.... 2-Cool Snitzel 4-Tyrannize 13-Niccoco

R7 CAPE GRIM BEEF R78 HANDICAP BM78 $60000 1800m Starts 6:05pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg2, QAD Leg1 Guaranteed $40000.00

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 36X01 Golden Mane (5) Hayes/Dabernig Dylan J Dunn (3) 61 C(1-0-1) Dst(1-0-1) Has hit form quickly & step-up in trip here is ideal. Hard to beat.2 1X904 Turnitaround (18) Matthew Williams B Doubtful 61 C(3-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Getting closer but he's drawn out in the car park here. Will need luck.3 52516 Sir Berus (15) Colin Little Michael Dee (2) 60.5 C(4-0-2) Dst(1-0-0) Had excuses last time & he's back slightly in grade here. Can figure.4 41278 Firehouse Rock (17) Hayes/Dabernig Ben Melham 60 C(6-2-4) Dst(4-0-1) Runs his best races here & gets a significant jockey change. Capable of better.5 31142 Entre Nous (3) Gerald Egan Jye McNeil (1.5) 59.5 C(0) Dst(0) Very honest galloper & should enjoy a nice run but the last bit is the test.6 8X83X Aggregator (11) Michael Kent Jordan Childs (2) 59 C(3-1-1) Dst(1-0-0) Can pull out a run when fresh but he hasn't won below 2000 metres.7 120X3 Alrouz (4) Doug Harrison Jake Bayliss (3) 58.5 C(5-0-2) Dst(6-0-2) Top run 1st-up & he has placed twice out of 3 goes over this trk/trip.8 113X7 Allergic (1) John O'Shea Patrick Moloney 58 C(0) Dst(0) Fitter for 1 run back & much better suited over this trip. Likely improver.9 X8472 Use the Lot (2) Tim Hughes Jackie Beriman (1.5) 58 C(7-3-1) Dst(3-1-0) Better run last time & he has won 3 races here. Blowout chance.10 152X1 Warrior King (6) Robert Smerdon Nicholas Hall 58 C(0) Dst(0) Produced some slick closing splits to score 1st-up & destined for bigger things.11 59131 Leica Day (16) Darren Weir Brad Rawiller 57.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(0) Looks to be still on the up & stable must be respected. Comes into calculations.12 314X8 Tucanchoo (19) M, W & J Hawkes Damien Oliver 57.5 C(0) Dst(0) Fitter for 1 run back but jumps in trip. Will need luck from the awkward alley.13 300X8 Bring Back (7) Mark Ashby Glen Boss 57 C(3-1-1) Dst(2-0-1) Can improve sharply with a run under his belt. Could add value to exotics.14 54609 Elmantosh (20) Tony Noonan Jake Noonan 57 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Had excuses last time but this trip is a test. Looking elsewhere.15 65310 Winta Chiller (12) Ross Pecora Brian Higgins 56 C(12-2-3) Dst(1-0-0) Better suited in this grade but she hasn't won past 1600 metres. Take on trust.16 94093 Winston Drive (13) Darren Weir Harry Coffey (1.5) 55 C(0) Dst(0) Can mix her form & she's a query at the trip. Others look better.17 7X855 Vintage Lad (9) Michael Kent Katelyn Mallyon (1.5) 57 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-0-1) Getting fitter but place hopes are best. Include in trifectas.18 25437 Belorum (10) Darren Weir 56.5 C(4-0-2) Dst(0) Has been luckless of late & could figure if things fall his way. Not out of it.19 41940 Seul Spirit (14) Tony Parker 56 C(0) Dst(0) Struggled from a wide gate last time & drawn wide here. Others better placed.20 62X35 Got You Double (8) Peter G Moody Daniel Stackhouse 55.5 C(0) Dst(0) Step-up in trip should suit but might need it weaker. Looking to others.

Expert Picks.... 3-Sir Berus 1-Golden Mane 4-Firehouse Rock

R8 THE CUP CLUB CHRISTMAS STAKES $120500 1200m Starts 6:45pmTrackside 1WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, TRB Leg1, QAD Leg2 Guaranteed $40000.00

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 9835X It is Written (12) Robbie Griffiths Brad Rawiller 60 C(14-1-2) Dst(31-8-7) Resumes & may need the hit-out from wide gate.2 00X30 Sistine Demon (7) Andrew Noblet Steven W Arnold 57 C(11-2-2) Dst(8-1-2) Was disappointing last start but third-up from spell can bounce back.3 48X32 Office Bearer (5) Peter G Moody Linda Meech 56.5 C(3-0-0) Dst(12-2-2) Racing well this prep & third-up on home trk looks well placed.4 X1125 Reldas (13) Robert Smerdon Nicholas Hall 56.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(9-3-4) Like him getting back to the 1200m & sure to be an improver.5 X80X4 General Groove (1) L &T Corstens Stephen Baster 54.5 C(6-0-2) Dst(11-2-4) Strips fitter 2nd-up & will run a competitive race.6 1X059 Nicoscene (4) L&A Freedman Ben Melham 54 C(2-0-1) Dst(11-4-4) Pay to forgive last start when never on trk. Can bounce back.7 05870 Pago Rock (15) Hayes/Dabernig Glen Boss 54 C(19-4-1) Dst(21-3-2) Only battled 4L 12th Dec 12. Has a difficult task from his draw.8 91962 Taddei Tondo (6) Gerard Moloney Patrick Moloney 54 C(5-0-1) Dst(14-1-4) Will be giving them a start but expect he will be rushing home late.9 66X61 Written Up (9) George Osborne Craig Newitt 54 C(2-0-0) Dst(8-2-2) Comes off impressive last start win & looks chance again in this field.10 X1373 Tuscan Sling (14) Darren Weir Harry Coffey 54 C(1-0-1) Dst(0) Racing consistently but will need some luck from awkward gate.11 29214 Mr Backchat (11) Tony McEvoy Dean Yendall 54 C(0) Dst(6-2-2) He is tough & sure to be prominent for long way.12 X4209 Tudor (10) Doug Harrison Darren Gauci 54 C(5-0-0) Dst(12-1-5) Will go forward but his query will be last 100m.13 0X015 Kirani (8) Pat Hyland Katelyn Mallyon 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(6-4-1) Has not been all that far away in 3 starts this time in & must respect.14 05868 Mister Milton (2) Norman Waymouth Sally Wynne 54 C(18-1-1) Dst(15-1-1) He gets back into a winnable race & from ideal gate this could be his day.15 134X1 Sirbible (3) Russell Bell Jye McNeil 54 C(0) Dst(6-3-3) Good strong on-pace win at MV 1st-up & must include based on that run.

Expert Picks.... 4-Reldas 10-Tuscan Sling 3-Office Bearer

R9 SWETTENHAM STUD LORD STAKES $120000 1700m Starts 7:25pmTrackside 1WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg1, TRB Leg2, QAD Leg3 Guaranteed $40000.00

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 X900X Lidari (3) Darren Weir Brad Rawiller 60 C(7-1-0) Dst(0) He has solid 1st-up record & stable do have a knack of improving horses.2 14X8X Signoff (7) Darren Weir Harry Coffey 60 C(4-0-2) Dst(1-0-1) Resumes from spell & may need the hit-out.3 27444 Jacquinot Bay (16) Hayes/Dabernig Damien Oliver 58.5 C(7-0-3) Dst(1-0-1) Will go forward from wide gate. Question will be how much work he has to do.4 00X04 Star Rolling (1) Morgan/Widdison Linda Meech 58 C(7-1-2) Dst(0) Gets into this third-up from spell & should be ready to find best form.5 0X177 Evangelist (13) Tony McEvoy Ben Melham 54.5 C(0) Dst(0) He has not had much luck at last couple & may improve on latest efforts.6 98X43 Metaphorical (2) Peter G Moody Daniel Stackhouse 54 C(3-0-1) Dst(0) She comes into this third-up from spell & ready to find best form.7 60201 Precious Gem (4) Henry Dwyer Chris Symons 54 C(5-0-1) Dst(2-1-1) Like her getting back to this trip & last start win was emphatic. Can win again.8 7X511 Held Hostage (9) Phillip Stokes Dom Tourneur 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-1-0) She has been in hot form in Adelaide of late & can never leave stable out.9 33305 Garud (10) Michael Moroney Glen Boss 54 C(4-0-3) Dst(4-2-2) Last couple have been touch disappointing but he was in form early this prep.10 X0245 Majestic Duke (14) T & K O'Sullivan Katelyn Mallyon 54 C(0) Dst(0) May have to do some work from wide gate. Last 100m will be his query.11 34321 Tashbeeh (5) Hayes/Dabernig Damian Lane 54 C(2-0-0) Dst(0) He is racing consistently & was placed in Group 3 level 2 back. Top chance.12 21553 Inspector (8) Peter White Patrick Moloney 54 C(5-0-1) Dst(0) He has had no luck in recent starts & would not leave out of chances in this.13 31731 Master Reset (15) Matt Laurie Jason Benbow 54 C(0) Dst(0) Good tough Wodonga Cup win last start but needs some luck from wide gate.14 10262 Sadaqa (12) Mick Cerchi Damien Thornton 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) He was brave after tough run at Flemington last start & may sneak into placing.15 11204 Lord Athenaeum (11) Stuart Webb Nicholas Hall 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Liked the way he got to the line last start & would watch for her late in this.16 7X700 Durnford (6) Quinton Scott Jordan Mallyon 54 C(4-1-0) Dst(2-0-0) Just battled last Nov 29. Not going well enough to worry these.

Expert Picks.... 11-Tashbeeh 13-Master Reset 7-Precious Gem

Meeting 12-Caulfield Races (vic) at Caulfield (Saturday 26 Dec)

Last updated at 18:30 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Copyright © 2015 RISA

R10 SWETTENHAM STUD SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT 10 R84 BM84 $80000 1400m Starts 8:03pmTrackside 1WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg2, TRB Leg3, QAD Leg4 Guaranteed $40000.00

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 24X08 Fast And Free (5) Mick Price Dylan J Dunn (3) 61.5 C(4-0-2) Dst(6-1-2) Third-up & on home trk. May sneak into placing.2 7230X Abbasso (18) Chris Waller Jordan Childs (2) 60.5 C(0) Dst(10-2-2) Resumes from spell & prefer to watch from wide gate.3 6348X Commanding Time (3) Brendan McCarthy Chris Symons 60 C(13-1-5) Dst(10-2-2) Resumes from spell & may need the run.4 X4528 Chestnut Charlie (9) Dagmar Klingenboeck Dom Tourneur 59 C(0) Dst(5-1-2) He had excuses for poor run last start & can bounce back in this class.5 117X1 Duke of Brunswick (13) Mick Price Damien Oliver 57 C(1-0-1) Dst(5-1-4) Won with authority 1st-up & can measure up to these.6 90155 The New Boy (14) Danny O'Brien Darren Gauci 56 C(11-0-7) Dst(16-2-4) Expect he will go forward & if left alone will take some running down.7 11X74 Volcanic Ash (8) Mick Price Michael Dee (2) 56 C(2-2-0) Dst(5-3-1) Third-up from spell & back on home trk will be an improver.8 370X1 Live for Today (2) Darren Weir Harry Coffey (1.5) 55.5 C(2-0-1) Dst(10-2-3) Impressive 1st-up & will get all the favours from ideal draw.9 66931 Monkstone (17) Michael Phillips Nicholas Hall 55.5 C(3-1-1) Dst(5-1-1) He showed nice turn of hoof to win last start. Barrier the biggest concern.10 00X98 Search Squad (15) Doug Harrison Jake Bayliss (3) 55.5 C(4-0-0) Dst(5-0-4) Better at this trip but barrier makes it tough.11 57248 King Buddy (19) Darren Weir Jye McNeil (1.5) 55 C(2-0-1) Dst(0) Will have to go back from horror barrier. Watch late.12 4911X Beliveau (1) Clinton McDonald Glen Boss 54.5 C(3-0-1) Dst(4-0-1) Resumes of long spell. Prefer over the jumps.13 912X6 Benchi Pegasus (10) Greg Eurell Jessica Payne (3) 54.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(8-3-1) Only battled in the straight Nov 29. Strips fitter but may need another run.14 536X3 Rock 'n' Gold (11) Ellerton/Zahra Damian Lane 54 C(0) Dst(2-0-0) Looked touch unlucky fresh & will be much better from that outing.15 34531 Wilscot (4) Brian Cox Dean Yendall 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(13-3-4) Comes off decisive last start win but this looks harder.16 700X8 Free of Doubt (6) Jason Petch Craig Newitt 54 C(6-0-2) Dst(16-2-1) Always well back 2.5L 8th Dec 4. Hard to see him improving enough to win.17 18X13 Pinyarda (12) Ellerton/Zahra Damien Thornton (1.5) 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Only battled when headed late 3L 3rd Dec 9. His form is okay but this too tough.18 1X232 Harbour Grey (7) Stephen Brown 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) Enormous run 1st-up & he is not without a chance in this field.19 32X67 Best Suggestion (16) L & S Hope 54 C(2-0-0) Dst(6-1-4) Best work final stages 3.8L 7th Dec 8. This too tough.

Expert Picks.... 5-Duke of Brunswick 2-Abbasso 7-Volcanic Ash

Meeting 14-Gold Coast Races (qld) at Gold Coast (Saturday 26 Dec)

Last updated at 18:38 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Copyright © 2015 RISA

R1 ALAN THOMAS RATING 75 HANDICAP BM75 $65000 2200m Starts 2:52pmNo TVWIN, PLC, QLA, TFA

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 X7116 Kobi Creek (12) Mark Palmer Tegan Harrison 59 C(4-2-1) Dst(8-2-4) Was coming off a setback last week when he was gone on the corner & dropped out.2 16P02 Tints (11) Ben Currie Luke Dittman (2) 58 C(3-0-0) Dst(3-1-1) Made up ground last time but winner was away & gone. One of the key chances.3 10134 Annaman (7) Tony Gollan Jim Byrne 57 C(0) Dst(3-1-1) Look for better showing on firmer surface.4 41656 Junee Boy (14) Stephen Potiris Jeff Lloyd 56.5 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Did enough at previous start to indicate he'll be competitive.5 12153 Mr Lebrock (13) Toby Edmonds Regan Bayliss (1.5) 56.5 C(3-2-1) Dst(2-0-1) Has picked up a cheque in all 5 runs since joining this stable & loves this trk.6 30241 Tangara (9) John Dann Emma Ljung (3) 56.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(5-1-2) Has finished top 4 in 7 of past 8 starts. Respect.7 85618 Alakris (4) Olivia Cairns Jason Taylor 56 C(0) Dst(2-0-0) Wet trk bias against him last time & run can be excused. Improved showing wouldn8 X6161 Scotty Be Gotti (1) Stephen Lee Daniel Griffin 55.5 C(7-2-3) Dst(3-1-1) Likes this trk & looks well placed with 2kg less to carry. Don't sell him short.9 X7341 Lascar (10) J,D & C Meagher Robbie Fradd 55 C(0) Dst(0) Back to his best last time & on an upward spiral. Value hope.10 27844 Whatalovelyday (3) Jon Walk Alannah Fancourt (2) 54 C(5-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Has been thereabouts lately & in peak condition. Can give some cheek at good odd11 30214 Fifth Column (5) Gerard Betros Skye Bogenhuber 54 C(1-0-1) Dst(11-3-2) Racing well in easier grade & placed only previous start this trk. Not hopeless.12 9X776 Wimpole Street (15) Louise White Scott Galloway 54 C(2-1-0) Dst(7-2-1) Won only previous start this circuit but hard to have on latest efforts.13 86X51 Military Lady (2) Andrew Williamson Dwayne Dunn 54 C(0) Dst(0) Up in grade but has some upside. Not hopeless.14 87263 Secret Tryst (6) Scott Morrisey Ryan Wiggins 54 C(13-1-1) Dst(1-0-1) Last run was an improvement but this looks a bit beyond him.15 81651 Danish Hombre (8) Mark Palmer Luke Tarrant 54 C(2-0-0) Dst(3-0-0) Up in grade but not without a rough place hope.

Expert Picks.... 6-Tangara 1-Kobi Creek 8-Scotty Be Gotti

R2 STUART JAMES MEMORIAL RATING 75 HANDICAP BM75 $65000 1200m Starts 3:29pmNo TVWIN, PLC, QLA, TFA

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 44X26 Absalon (18) Shane Marr Brodie Loy (2) 62.5 C(0) Dst(8-1-2) Drawn awkwardly & might be looking for further. Place preferred.2 21X12 Scenic Road (17) Tony Sears B Doubtful 61 C(0) Dst(4-3-1) DOUBTFUL STARTER.3 14X71 Mister Booze (3) David Murphy Brad Stewart 60.5 C(3-1-0) Dst(8-2-1) Aided by the bias that day but runner-up has franked the form. Will give this a 4 2380X Budget Bender (5) Mario Caltabiano Luke Dittman (2) 60 C(4-1-2) Dst(1-0-1) Comes to hand quickly & has a good record on home trk. One of the key chances.5 1349X Oak 'n' Arthur (1) John Morrisey James Orman (1.5) 60 C(8-3-3) Dst(2-0-1) Rails alley is a plus but would prefer to see some market confidence.6 231X1 Liberation (10) Barry Lockwood Brad Pengelly 59 C(0) Dst(5-2-1) Did the job well 1st-up & will strip a lot fitter. Up in weight but must be resp7 41241 Rising Luck (16) Trevor Thomas 58.5 C(5-2-1) Dst(7-0-3) Rock solid in condition & hasn't finished further back than 4th at past 5 runs.8 00X38 Soldi Domani (13) Bryan Dais Ryan Wiggins 58 C(1-0-0) Dst(7-1-0) Wet trk against him last time & run can be excused. Look for better showing on f9 5X1X8 Choose a Saga (14) Steele Ryan Jeff Lloyd 57.5 C(3-0-0) Dst(10-1-4) Freshened up since below par run 1st-up. Drops in weight but others have more to10 149X7 Mischievous Devil (12) P & W Hulbert Tye Angland 57 C(2-2-0) Dst(5-2-0) Had support 1st-up & did enough. Unbeaten in 2 starts here. One of the key chanc11 3262X Right or Wrong (20) Lindsay Gough Robbie Fradd 57 C(1-0-1) Dst(2-1-1) Ran well in black type company during the winter carnival. Don't sell him short.12 24214 Brigadoon Legend (6) David Kelly Daniel Griffin 56.5 C(26-5-11) Dst(14-3-4) Returns to home trk where he has a great record. Worth another chance.13 32614 Dousaichi (11) Trevor Bailey Jim Byrne 56.5 C(11-3-4) Dst(9-2-3) Can mix his form at times but talented when he's on song & has a good record thi14 9603X Friendly Dragon (2) Les Ross Dwayne Dunn 56.5 C(3-2-0) Dst(7-0-1) Loves this trk winning 2 of 3 & drawn perfectly. Value hope.15 890X1 Pienkna (9) Tony Gollan Tegan Harrison 55.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-1-0) Bound to give another great sight now she's found her mojo.16 5413X Asadauskaite (8) Robert Heathcote Matt McGillivray (2) 54.5 C(1-0-1) Dst(0) This trip is short of her best but will be putting in the big bounds late.17 0X59X One Grey (7) Bryan Guy Emma Ljung (3) 56 C(9-3-2) Dst(13-4-2) Three-time winner here but might need it a bit easier. Place looks best.18 45211 Double Banger (4) Jim Jarvis 54 C(0) Dst(7-2-2) Up in grade but drawn perfectly & in career-best form. Don't treat lightly.19 31134 Bold Attraction (19) Garnett Taylor 55 C(1-0-1) Dst(4-2-2) Can figure in finish if the breaks go his way from horror draw.20 1224X La Spiaggia (15) Toby Edmonds 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) No easy task 1st-up from wide draw but not hopeless.

Expert Picks.... 15-Pienkna 18-Double Banger 13-Dousaichi

R3 HEAT 7 ORIGIN JOCKEY SERIES - PRESENTED BY UBE 1MW $30000 1400m Starts 4:04pmNo TVWIN, PLC, QLA, TFA

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 X7460 Siegfried (6) Toby Edmonds Damian Browne 59 C(5-1-4) Dst(8-2-2) Returns to home trk where he's never missed a place. Likely improver.2 163X4 Anymore (14) John Dann 58.5 C(3-1-0) Dst(5-1-1) Did enough 1st-up & is a proven performer at this trk. Value hope.3 513X8 Colour Charge (1) Natalie McCall Michael Cahill 57.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(4-0-2) Undefeated 2nd-up. Look for better showing.4 58329 Neuschwanstein (7) Robert Heathcote Tye Angland 56 C(0) Dst(14-4-5) Bit disappointing last week but is better than that. Wouldn't surprise to see hi5 466X6 Walk to the Bar (10) Natalie McCall James Orman 55.5 C(1-0-1) Dst(8-1-3) Will strip fitter following 1st-up run & runner-up all 3 previous 2nd-up attempt6 29X05 Telmemore (13) Darren Bell Luke Tarrant 55 C(9-1-5) Dst(5-1-3) Better signs last time & runner-up all 3 starts this circuit. Worth including in7 512X9 Napayshini (9) Stephen Lee Dwayne Dunn 54.5 C(0) Dst(2-0-1) Never likely 1st-up but this looks more suitable. Improved showing wouldn't tota8 5583X Moon And the Stars (3) Harold Norman Jason Taylor 54 C(6-0-4) Dst(17-2-6) Plodding 8L 8th Sep 19. Spelled after 2.3L 3rd Sep 27. Resuming & fitter for 2nd9 16222 Amajill (11) Bruce W Hill Scott Galloway 54 C(14-2-8) Dst(20-2-11) Close to another win & stays down in the weights. Respect.10 9X576 Igneous (4) Steele Ryan Jeff Lloyd 54 C(0) Dst(0) Form only average but this is the most suitable race he's contested this time in11 13X14 Umgeni (15) David Kelly Robbie Fradd 54 C(3-1-1) Dst(1-1-0) Poor draw is a concern but can't be ignored.12 21X63 Legendary Luke (5) Matthew Dunn Jim Byrne 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-2-1) Undefeated this trip & drops 4.5kg. Right in this.13 X1146 Excelartie (12) Lisa Garrett Luke Rolls 54 C(5-3-1) Dst(4-1-1) Not as effective deeper into a campaign. Place looks best.14 9X021 Where's Thatdragon (2) Kelly Doughty Geoffrey Goold 54 C(9-2-2) Dst(6-2-1) Has the tactical speed to take advantage of ideal draw. Rates highly.15 80X68 Talon Lady (16) Bruce W Hill Paul Hammersley 54 C(13-2-3) Dst(17-4-4) Two runs this time in have been mixed. Needs to lift on last run.16 50X51 Larebil (8) Greg Ryan P Doubtful 54 C(8-1-2) Dst(8-1-1) DOUBTFUL STARTER.

Expert Picks.... 14-Where's Thatdragon 1-Siegfried 9-Amajill

R4 BJ MCLACHLAN STAKES $150000 1200m Starts 4:39pmNo TVWIN, PLC, QLA, TFA

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 21 Sundance (11) Toby Edmonds Jeff Lloyd 57 C(0) Dst(0) Likely to be more pressure this time but can't be ignored.2 318 Punishing (12) Liam Birchley Damian Browne 57 C(0) Dst(0) Previous dominant win entitles him to another chance.3 1 Nikitas (3) Kelso Wood Michael Cahill 57 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Time was average & runner-up has been well beaten since but must be respected.4 2X Detective (1) P & P Snowden Tye Angland 57 C(0) Dst(0) Chased home his high profile stablemate Capitalist at first start.5 01 Game of Dreams (13) Bryan Guy Paul Hammersley 57 C(0) Dst(0) Lot more depth to this field but can't be ignored.6 0 Sidere (10) Tracy Timbery Luke Rolls 57 C(0) Dst(0) Thrown in the deep end at first start & didn't measure up. Prefer others.7 11 Zelady's Night Out (4) Tony Gollan Jim Byrne 55 C(0) Dst(0) Outstanding filly with a foolproof racing pattern. Rates highly.8 2527 Mishani Silva (6) Les Ross Luke Tarrant 55 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) Turned in her worst effort last time when the blinkers went on & no surprise to 9 324 Our Cinderella (7) Kristie Clark-Peoples Matthew A Palmer 55 C(0) Dst(0) Racing well in first prep. Likely to be generous odds but worth including in mul10 33 River Racer (8) Les Ross Dwayne Dunn 55 C(0) Dst(0) Right in this with blinkers on first time.11 3X Slumber Party (2) Gai Waterhouse Kerrin McEvoy 55 C(0) Dst(0) Excellent effort behind leading Slipper fancy in Gimcrack. Will go close.12 1 Sugarparma (9) Peter Robl Regan Bayliss 55 C(1-1-0) Dst(0) Showed good determination at only outing & will benefit further from that experi13 Gracefully Chic (5) Trevor Whittington Jason Taylor 55 C(0) Dst(0) Not easy to win at this level against more experienced rivals but should be kept

Expert Picks.... 7-Zelady's Night Out 11-Slumber Party 3-Nikitas

Meeting 14-Gold Coast Races (qld) at Gold Coast (Saturday 26 Dec)

Last updated at 18:38 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Copyright © 2015 RISA

R5 HEAT 8 ORIGIN JOCKEY SERIES - PRESENTED BY UBE $75000 1800m Starts 5:17pmNo TVWIN, PLC, QLA, TFA

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 7X702 Tinto (12) Rex Lipp Damian Browne 60 C(4-3-0) Dst(2-2-0) Track specialist winning 3 of 4 including 2 this trip. Hard to go past.2 X1275 Jumbo Prince (2) Michael Nolan Jim Byrne 57 C(1-1-0) Dst(1-1-0) Won only start this circuit. Will be hard to hold out.3 X8537 Landlocked (7) Joe Cleary Tye Angland 55.5 C(1-0-1) Dst(5-3-1) Last run didn't go unnoticed & runner-up only previous start this circuit.4 X9604 Darci Be Good (3) Andrew Williamson Joe Bowditch 54 C(3-0-1) Dst(5-0-1) Blinkers going back on looks the last roll of the dice.5 7X570 Hi Son (8) David Kelly Robbie Fradd 54 C(9-2-3) Dst(3-0-0) Returns to home trk where he's won twice. Big weight drop will assist.6 01X54 Our Boy Nicholas (10) Toby Edmonds Dwayne Dunn 54 C(1-0-1) Dst(1-0-1) Ticking over nicely this campaign. Right in this.7 14X99 Hot Saga (4) Gary Duncan Jeff Lloyd 54 C(2-0-1) Dst(4-3-1) Runner-up only start this circuit. Wouldn't surprise to see him improve carrying8 X3879 Aimee (1) Noel Doyle Luke Rolls 54 C(5-2-1) Dst(0) Kept ticking over with 3rd in 1000m trial here last week. Can improve if she bri9 54410 First Bloom (11) Tony Gollan Tegan Harrison 54 C(0) Dst(3-0-1) Failed to impress at local debut. Might need it a bit easier.10 7X063 Ongoing Venture (6) Darlene Duryea Michael Cahill 54 C(3-1-0) Dst(5-2-1) Won only start this circuit. Not hopeless.11 40702 Kiss Me Deadly (9) Matt Kropp Luke Tarrant 54 C(8-0-1) Dst(4-0-0) Record this trk isn't flash but last run keeps him in contention.12 5X453 Retune (5) David Kelly Paul Hammersley 54 C(15-3-4) Dst(8-3-2) Likes this circuit & drops 4.5kg. Not without a rough place hope.

Expert Picks.... 2-Jumbo Prince 1-Tinto 6-Our Boy Nicholas

R6 BAT OUT OF HELL HANDICAP $75000 900m Starts 5:57pmNo TVWIN, PLC, QLA, TFA, QAD Leg1

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 14X50 Rocky King (2) Tom Bourke Michael Cahill 59 C(3-0-1) Dst(1-0-0) Rider felt something was amiss last time. Hard to come in on what he's shown so 2 18X18 Mr Favulous (13) Donald Baker Jeff Lloyd 58.5 C(5-0-3) Dst(1-0-1) Put the pen through that run & go on gutsy 1st-up win.3 80X69 Adebisi (19) Desleigh Forster Robbie Fradd 58 C(4-0-1) Dst(1-0-0) Has been a grand campaigner but struggling to recapture old form & has a nightma4 7X426 Diamond Oasis (11) Joseph Pride Dwayne Dunn 57 C(1-0-1) Dst(0) Placed only previous start this trk as 2yo. Will go close.5 2314X The Storeman (10) Tony Gollan Tegan Harrison 57 C(4-0-3) Dst(3-0-2) Took a few runs to strike form last campaign but worth including in multiples.6 717X0 Falino (4) Darren Bell Brad Stewart 56.5 C(3-0-0) Dst(0) Knockout chance if he brings his A-game.7 1140X Le Cap (7) Darryl Hansen Glyn Schofield 55.5 C(2-1-1) Dst(1-0-0) Likes this trk. Wouldn't surprise to see him run a cheeky race fresh.8 80X67 Tahitian Black (1) David Pfieffer Tye Angland 55.5 C(0) Dst(0) Resumed with fair 2.5L 6th Oct 31. Just held his ground 6L last Nov 28. Kept up 9 95X45 Whiskey Allround (18) Tony Gollan Luke Tarrant 54.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(0) Has enough early toe to cope with wide alley. Respect.10 0101X Craiglea Cruz (9) Jon Walk Jim Byrne 54 C(3-1-0) Dst(4-1-0) Back from let-up for new stable & is a proven performer this circuit.11 0059X Plateau Gold (8) Jim Jarvis Brodie Loy 54 C(2-2-0) Dst(2-2-0) Resuming & going for hat-trick of wins in this race. Respect.12 933X1 Felines (20) Kris Lees Kerrin McEvoy 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) Drawn the car park but last run keeps her in contention.13 706X1 Gojo Mimo (16) Brad Herne 54 C(2-1-0) Dst(4-1-1) Won't get it as easy this time from horror draw but hard to knock winning form.14 1547X Thinkhesaurus (6) Matt Kropp James Orman 54 C(0) Dst(0) Smart short-course sprinter but this is a tough assignment 1st-up.15 X957X All That (5) Bryan Guy Paul Hammersley 54 C(6-3-2) Dst(6-3-2) Resuming for new stable & last win was in this race nearly 3 years ago.16 53429 Natural Dancer (17) Craig Tyrrell 54 C(6-0-4) Dst(4-0-4) Runner-up in this race earlier this year but hard to have on last effort.17 11X16 Chief of the Clan (15) Nick Olive Richard Bensley 54 C(0) Dst(0) Led but was paddling at the finish last time. Won't find this any easier.18 431X5 Charge Missile (12) Brenton Andrew 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Just a run 1st-up & this looks too tough. Prefer others.19 75301 Kudero (3) Barry Lockwood 54 C(3-2-1) Dst(1-1-0) Much tougher this time but drawn perfectly. Knockout chance.20 0050X Pirandello (14) Matthew Dunn 54 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Thrown in the deep end 1st-up from wide alley. Might need it a bit easier.

Expert Picks.... 13-Gojo Mimo 17-Chief of the Clan 4-Diamond Oasis

R7 DRIEFONTEIN FILLIES AND MARES HANDICAP $75000 1200m Starts 6:37pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $1000.00, QLA, TFA, TRB Leg1, QAD Leg2

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 1X527 Tukiyo (2) John Dann Emma Ljung 59 C(3-1-0) Dst(16-3-1) Back in trip from perfect draw. Can make amends.2 X4069 Eloping (5) Peter Robl Glyn Schofield 58.5 C(0) Dst(8-3-0) Can improve off a favourable draw if she brings her A-game.3 X3395 Miss Cover Girl (10) Kelly Schweida Damian Browne 57.5 C(4-3-0) Dst(8-3-2) Track specialist winning 3 of 4 & has Browne aboard. This is D-day.4 83121 Slots (7) Grant Marshall Lester Grace 56.5 C(0) Dst(7-2-3) Only has to cope with weight hike to give this a shake.5 7217X Kalandula (8) Bruce W Hill Dwayne Dunn 54 C(5-3-0) Dst(8-2-4) 1st-up specialist winning 2 of 3 & has a great record on home trk.6 624X2 Zaha's Ace (17) Tony Sears F Doubtful 54 C(0) Dst(8-2-3) DOUBTFUL STARTER.7 26164 Adorabubble (12) Barry Lockwood Paul Hammersley 54 C(4-2-0) Dst(10-5-1) Has a tricky alley to cope with but can't be ignored.8 X1112 Court Martial Miss (14) Liam Birchley Michael Cahill 54 C(1-1-0) Dst(1-0-0) Won only start this trk in impressive style 3 runs back. Not out of this.9 7X171 Mywayorthehighway (6) Mick Mair Tegan Harrison 54 C(2-1-0) Dst(4-1-0) Won the Vo Rogue at this meeting last year. Will take catching.10 12601 Tina Melina (9) Tony Gollan Luke Tarrant 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(9-3-1) Blinkers did the trick last time when she defied the bias adding even more merit11 91334 Total Authority (11) Les Ross Ryan Wiggins 54 C(3-0-1) Dst(15-3-3) Has only missed a top 4 finish once in past 10 outings. Worth including in multi12 2X30X Snake Charmer (15) Tony Gollan Jim Byrne 54 C(0) Dst(2-0-1) No easy task 1st-up from wide alley. Market watch advised.13 45211 Double Banger (16) Jim Jarvis Brodie Loy 54 C(0) Dst(7-2-2) Hasn't looked back since joining this stable. Up in grade from horror draw.14 X726X Giulietta (13) Gai Waterhouse Kerrin McEvoy 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Led & fought on well 1.3L 2nd Aug 29. Spelled after 2.5L 6th Sep 19. Resuming & 15 627X4 Longchamp Belle (1) David Kelly Robbie Fradd 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(17-2-6) Reasonable effort at local debut. Big weight drop & rails alley in her favour.16 72627 Sheezalady (3) Bruce W Hill James Orman 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(5-1-1) Tiring 5L 7thF Dec 12. Disappointing at local debut.17 113 Magic I Am (4) Toby Edmonds 54 C(1-1-0) Dst(2-2-0) Showing plenty of promise in first campaign. Right in this.

Expert Picks.... 10-Tina Melina 1-Tukiyo 17-Magic I Am

R8 VO ROGUE PLATE $150000 1300m Starts 7:17pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $1000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg1, TRB Leg2, QAD Leg3

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 X0X05 Le Chef (7) Darryl Hansen Luke Tarrant 57 C(2-2-0) Dst(0) Returns to this trk for the first time since winning MM 2yo last Jan.2 15X41 Dram of Red (17) Matthew Dunn Jeff Lloyd 57 C(0) Dst(0) Unbeaten on dry trks. Will go close if he has conditions to suit.3 32X83 Real Good (10) Trevor Miller Michael Cahill 57 C(1-0-1) Dst(1-0-0) Better signs last time & chased home Le Chef only previous start this trk earlie4 12X64 Most Important (18) Tony Gollan Tegan Harrison 57 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) Had good support in the ring last time but didn't deliver. Place preferred.5 06150 In His Stride (8) Rex Lipp Robbie Fradd 57 C(0) Dst(3-0-0) Improved showing wouldn't totally shock.6 81DX1 Shotacross the Bow (4) David Murphy Brad Stewart 57 C(1-0-0) Dst(0) Stepping up to G3 company but will give a good account.7 6X422 Perfect Dare (1) Matthew Dunn 57 C(0) Dst(0) Close to another win & has blinkers on first time. Rates highly.8 42X43 Privlaka (3) Robert Heathcote Damian Browne 57 C(0) Dst(0) Three deep (no cover) last time & did a great job given the bias. Right in this.9 14X21 Always Sacred (5) Toby Edmonds Regan Bayliss 57 C(2-1-1) Dst(0) Making excellent progress. Huge step up in grade but hard to knock winning form.10 390X0 Pepperano (12) Liam Birchley Luke Dittman 55 C(1-0-1) Dst(1-0-0) Runner-up in MM 2yo earlier this year. Likely improver with blinkers back on.11 098X4 Single Gaze (20) Nick Olive Dwayne Dunn 55 C(1-0-1) Dst(1-0-0) Placed only start this trk in the MM 2yo earlier this year. Respect.12 4X533 Madotti (2) Matthew Dunn Tye Angland 55 C(3-0-1) Dst(0) Just needs the breaks to go her way to keep them honest.13 42X11 Star of Night (14) David Kelly Daniel Griffin 55 C(6-2-4) Dst(1-0-0) Likes her races spaced & drops 2.5kg. Don't sell her short.14 121 Sold for Song (11) Kevin Kemp James Orman 55 C(0) Dst(0) Going from strength to strength this campaign. Rates highly.15 1X112 Egyptian Symbol (13) Bjorn Baker Glyn Schofield 55 C(0) Dst(0) Swung wide on the turn last time & lost no admirers chasing home a promising fil16 X88X2 Sweet Redemption (15) Gai Waterhouse Kerrin McEvoy 55 C(0) Dst(0) Put the writing on the wall last time. Will give a great sight.

Meeting 14-Gold Coast Races (qld) at Gold Coast (Saturday 26 Dec)

Last updated at 18:38 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Copyright © 2015 RISA

17 13X36 My Girl Hayley (16) Tony Gollan Jim Byrne 55 C(0) Dst(0) Can make amends if she strikes a firmer surface.18 113 Magic I Am (6) Toby Edmonds 55 C(1-1-0) Dst(1-0-1) Showing plenty of promise in first campaign. Right in this.19 48X85 Military Miss (9) Gillian Heinrich 55 C(2-0-0) Dst(0) Making gradual improvement this time in but might need it a bit easier.20 21785 Memphis Girl (19) Trevor Whittington Jason Taylor 55 C(5-1-0) Dst(1-0-0) Last run wasn't too bad but this is a lot tougher. Prefer others.

Expert Picks.... 15-Egyptian Symbol 14-Sold for Song 12-Madotti

R9 GOLDMARKET HANDICAP $100000 1300m Starts 7:55pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $1000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg2, TRB Leg3, QAD Leg4

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 X5931 Fontelina (16) Tony Gollan Jim Byrne 60 C(0) Dst(6-3-0) Burst through gap & put them away in impressive style last time to break long ru2 21110 Steel Zip (17) Pat Duff Jeff Lloyd 57.5 C(11-0-2) Dst(28-5-5) Blotted his copybook last time but came out of the race with a cut to his leg.3 03449 Heart Testa (5) Chris Waller Tye Angland 57 C(0) Dst(4-2-0) Has tactical speed to take advantage of perfect draw. Worth another chance.4 151X2 Aussies Love Sport (15) Peter Robl Glyn Schofield 55 C(0) Dst(2-0-0) Stormed home lg nk 2nd Dec 12. Put the writing on the wall 1st-up. Right in this5 100X2 Real Surreal (20) Kelso Wood Michael Cahill 54 C(2-1-0) Dst(3-1-1) Proven performer this trk & tumbles 5kg. Will be hard to hold out.6 23X15 Little Brown Horse (11) Kelly Doughty Geoffrey Goold 54 C(9-3-1) Dst(19-3-5) Three-time winner here & drops 4.5kg. Don't sell her short.7 92312 Saluter (1) Robert Heathcote Dwayne Dunn 54 C(4-1-0) Dst(7-1-3) Drawn the rails & won MM 3yo here. Placed to perfection.8 172X0 Daph 'n' Alf (18) Jared Wehlow Ryan Wiggins 54 C(5-1-3) Dst(13-3-4) Narrowly beaten in this race when it was run earlier this year. Might be the big9 199X1 Jopa (9) Robert Heathcote Robbie Fradd 54 C(11-3-2) Dst(11-4-3) Up in grade but has won 3 times here in the past. Don't underestimate.10 X7424 Gundy Spirit (8) Tony Gollan Luke Tarrant 54 C(3-0-1) Dst(9-4-2) Lost no admirers last time & 1L better on dry trks. One of the major players.11 57044 Best Case (12) Bryan Guy Paul Hammersley 54 C(0) Dst(2-1-1) Freshened up & changed stables since last run. Not the worst.12 355X8 Velrosso (19) Matthew Dunn Regan Bayliss 54 C(1-1-0) Dst(4-0-0) Won MM Cup only start this trk last year. Knockout chance.13 026X1 Bachman (6) Gerald Ryan Kerrin McEvoy 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-1-0) Placed to perfection with that run under his belt & tumbling 7kg. Right in this.14 244X5 Pillar of Creation (3) Tony Sears James Orman 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(6-1-2) Looks well placed this trip from a perfect draw.15 20X32 Baligari (13) Lloyd Kennewell Joe Bowditch 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) Fitter for recent racing & kept fresh for this. Represents value.16 52X86 Le Val (2) Noel Doyle Luke Rolls 54 C(2-2-0) Dst(2-0-1) Undefeated in 2 starts at home trk & drawn perfectly. Don't sell him short.17 X4380 High Esteem (7) Tony Gollan Tegan Harrison 54 C(0) Dst(2-0-1) Was going ok earlier this campaign but past 2 runs below par. Needs to lift.18 44X26 Absalon (10) Shane Marr Brodie Loy 54 C(0) Dst(5-0-1) Capable of sneaking into the placings at big odds.19 6X89X Regular (22) Bryan Guy 54 C(7-2-2) Dst(13-2-5) Has it all ahead of him 1st-up from outside alley. Prefer others.20 14X71 Mister Booze (14) David Murphy 54 C(3-1-0) Dst(3-2-0) Aided by the bias that day but runner-up has franked the form. Can run a cheeky 21 X7460 Siegfried (4) Toby Edmonds 54 C(5-1-4) Dst(2-0-1) Returns to home trk where he's never missed a place. Likely improver.22 163X4 Anymore (21) John Dann 54 C(3-1-0) Dst(2-1-0) Did enough 1st-up & is a proven performer at this trk. Value hope.

Expert Picks.... 7-Saluter 1-Fontelina 9-Jopa

Meeting 10-Randwick Races (nsw) at Royal Randwick (Saturday 26 Dec)

Last updated at 18:37 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Copyright © 2015 RISA

R1 HYLAND RACE COLOURS 2YO PLATE $85000 1200m Starts 2:40pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg1

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 2X Detective (7) P & P Snowden Blake Shinn 56 C(1-0-1) Dst(0) That looks a very strong form reference for this.2 9X1 Highland Beat (11) Hayes/Dabernig Brenton Avdulla 56 C(0) Dst(0) Looks up to this but has drawn awkwardly.3 4 Demolition (10) John O'Shea Sam Clipperton 56 C(0) Dst(0) Battled away solidly on debut but he did have every chance. Won't find this any 4 Divine Prophet (1) M, W & J Hawkes Tommy Berry 56 C(0) Dst(0) From strong yard & has come up with the inside gate. Keep an eye on betting & pa5 Hutcho (13) Gary Portelli Rory Hutchings (1.5) 56 C(0) Dst(0) Has shown enough at the trials but the outside gate will make things tough.6 Who Said It's Easy (8) Gerald Ryan Jason Collett 56 C(0) Dst(0) By Duporth - As Simple As That. Dam by Grand Lodge. Primed for debut with nose, 7 2X5 Jeanneau (6) Paul Perry Thomas Huet 54 C(2-0-1) Dst(0) Never figured in the Inglis Nursery a fortnight ago but her eye-catching second 8 1 Cudabeen (12) Tracey Bartley Grant Buckley 54 C(0) Dst(0) Won nicely on debut but she did enjoy all the favours. Tougher here.9 4 Tickling (3) Kim Waugh Andrew Adkins (3) 54 C(0) Dst(0) Sure to have improved from that experience. Don't underestimate.10 5 Mandalong Belle (4) Gary Nickson Andrew Banks 54 C(0) Dst(0) More experienced now & should find this a bit easier. One for the multiples.11 5X Overreactive (5) Gai Waterhouse Kathy O'Hara 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(0) Since given time to mature & prepared for this with 2 trials. Expect a forward s12 8 Bring the Peace (9) Craig Ritchie James P Innes (3) 54 C(0) Dst(0) Unwanted in betting on debut & folded up after taking up a handy position.13 French Fern (2) David Payne 54 C(0) Dst(0) She has produced a winner from 3 foals to race. Trials suggest she will need mor

Expert Picks.... 2-Highland Beat 1-Detective 8-Cudabeen

R2 MCGRATH ESTATE AGENTS 3YO R70 HANDICAP BM70 $85000 1200m Starts 3:20pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg2

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 13X River Wild (10) Gai Waterhouse Brenton Avdulla 60 C(0) Dst(0) Opened career on a high note scoring all-the-way 6L winF Aug 15 then acquitted s2 31 Barood (1) P & P Snowden Blake Shinn 59.5 C(0) Dst(2-1-1) Ready for this grade now & drawn to receive all the favours. Stays under strong 3 5X21 Sir Bacchus (2) Chris Waller Rory Hutchings (1.5) 59.5 C(0) Dst(0) Goes to another level now but in well with claim & inside gate & should relish t4 3X526 Dinghu Mountain (9) Chris Waller Tommy Berry 58.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Ready for this trip now & sure to have supporters.5 3X17 Pale Ale (5) Ron Quinton Sam Clipperton 58.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-1) Better suited here & likely to be ridden more conservatively. EW.6 337X7 Stalwart (3) John O'Shea Jason Collett 58.5 C(2-0-1) Dst(4-0-2) Strips trimmer & could find some improvement with some cut in the trk.7 81X6X Atalanta Miss (11) Patrick Payne Michelle Payne 58 C(0) Dst(4-1-1) Had a quiet trial but expect she'll be well tuned & Michelle Payne key booking.8 51X23 Entrancing (8) Garry Frazer Winona Costin (1.5) 57 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-1) Showing ability but looks better placed in something a bit easier at this stage.9 44X12 Denmagic (7) David Pfieffer Kathy O'Hara 56 C(0) Dst(2-1-1) Goes to another level now but looks a capable type & can add some value into mul10 9X82X Yattarna (4) James Cummings Thomas Huet 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-1) Back for second campaign when lacklustre 5L 8th Aug 19. Fared better in 2.3L 2nd11 43X84 Snappy One (6) Jeremy Sylvester 54 C(0) Dst(3-1-0) Was safely held at resumption & vetted after 3.5L 8thF Dec 1 then on home trk 4L

Expert Picks.... 2-Barood 1-River Wild 3-Sir Bacchus

R3 SUMMER CUP $126500 2000m Starts 3:55pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, TRB Leg1

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 09201 Junoob (6) Chris Waller Blake Shinn 61 C(12-2-3) Dst(15-6-4) Class runner of this field & this is his pet trip but he has disappointed on wet2 98380 I'm Imposing (7) Chris Waller Tommy Berry 59 C(10-3-2) Dst(11-3-4) Looking for 2000m now & shouldn't have any problems getting through the rain aff3 X4315 Mighty Lucky (2) Fred Cowell Kathy O'Hara 56 C(2-0-0) Dst(0) Racing in career best form but the step up to 2000m on a wet trk is a big query.4 52182 Sebrina (5) Bjorn Baker Brenton Avdulla 54 C(5-1-1) Dst(1-0-0) Up in class now but drops 6kg into this & the wet ground will play into her hand5 45X30 Banksters Bonus (3) John Sargent Thomas Huet 54 C(3-0-2) Dst(2-0-1) His 1st-up run was full of merit. Don't underestimate.6 62071 Get On the Grange (1) Allan Kehoe Sam Clipperton 54 C(0) Dst(1-0-0) Tough win at Cant but expect him to find a few of these too strong.7 X8645 Kiseki Dane (4) Mick Dwyer Winona Costin 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Just battled away Scone 2 starts back then held ground midfield at Cant.

Expert Picks.... 1-Junoob 4-Sebrina 6-Get On the Grange

R4 TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP CL3 $40000 1600m Starts 4:30pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, TRB Leg2

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 X2421 Music Man (2) Todd Howlett Koby Jennings (3) 59.5 C(0) Dst(2-1-1) Should again be prominent & the 3kg claim aids his cause.2 2X111 Pera Pera (7) Mack Griffith Thomas Huet 59.5 C(2-1-1) Dst(2-0-2) Chasing fourth straight win & ready for another shot at 1600m now.3 1X579 Van Halen (9) Danny Williams Blake Shinn 57.5 C(2-0-1) Dst(4-1-2) Fitter for 3 runs back & gives impression he's looking for this trip now.4 5X203 King's Officer (12) Terry Robinson Brenton Avdulla 57 C(2-0-1) Dst(3-1-2) Ready for 1600m now & acts on all surfaces. In the mix.5 21191 Shutter Bug (10) Danny Williams Jason Collett 57 C(2-1-0) Dst(0) First try at 1600m but gives every indication it will suit.6 27542 Le Cavalier (13) Norm Gardner Winona Costin (1.5) 56 C(1-0-0) Dst(7-0-6) Likely to drop back from the wide gate but can again run into a place.7 121X1 Highland Secrets (3) Nick Olive Richard Bensley 54.5 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Stiffer test here & quickly to 1600m but proven wet & drawn to perfection.8 63X68 Hot Mustard (1) Robert Price Kathy O'Hara 54.5 C(0) Dst(5-0-1) Two runs back poor but getting fitter & reserves his best for rain affected goin9 17345 Lion of Africa (4) Steven Cummins Kayla Nisbet (3) 54.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-0-3) Placed all 3 previous tries over this journey. Goes into exotics.10 63118 Shadow Affair (6) Matthew Dale Tommy Berry 54.5 C(0) Dst(4-2-2) Latest only fair but city winner prior & best around this distance range.11 188X0 Swivet (14) Wendy Roche James P Innes (3) 54.5 C(2-0-0) Dst(1-1-0) Was safely held behind several of these 1st-up. Fitter but might take a couple m12 4X214 Hollywood Nell (15) Peter W Stanley Grant Buckley 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-0-0) Honest mare but will need plenty to go her way from the outside alley.13 24157 Bank On Henry (5) Barbara Joseph & Paul Jones Blake Spriggs 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-0-1) Might be looking for this trip now. Very fit & looks an EW chance on the limit.14 5X403 Destined to Win (11) John Bateman Sam Clipperton 54 C(0) Dst(3-0-2) Latest good at Goulburn but right up in class for this. Place best again.15 X4436 Bayview Emperor (8) Jeremy Sylvester Michelle Payne 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-0-1) Closed in well at Scone then ran home nicely again here a fortnight ago.

Expert Picks.... 3-Van Halen 4-King's Officer 2-Pera Pera

R5 CELLARBRATIONS F&M R78 HANDICAP BM78 $85000 1200m Starts 5:05pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg1, TRB Leg3

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 354X5 Awasita (2) Kris Lees Samantha Clenton (2) 61.5 C(2-0-0) Dst(3-1-0) Can settle closer here stepping out to 1200m from a good alley. Include amongst 2 17X62 In a Wink (10) Greg Bennett Winona Costin (1.5) 61.5 C(2-0-1) Dst(5-0-3) Turned in an encouraging 1st-up run at Rosehill then chased home a smart mare he3 138X0 Hard to Hold (5) Bjorn Baker Koby Jennings (3) 61 C(2-0-0) Dst(9-1-2) Hard to recommend on the back of that performance but the wet trk will play into4 00X23 Karakuchi (3) Matthew Dale Tommy Berry 59 C(2-0-1) Dst(5-3-2) Expect a quieter ride here. Could blow these away.5 X5911 Progressive (6) John O'Shea Brenton Avdulla 59 C(0) Dst(7-3-0) Looks to have the ability to measure up but probably wants the trk to dry out.6 07X00 Tree of Jesse (7) James Cummings Jason Collett 59 C(4-2-0) Dst(4-2-0) She is much better than those performances suggest & excels on wet trks.7 122X5 Thud (1) P & P Snowden Blake Shinn 58.5 C(0) Dst(4-0-2) Can only improve from that outing & has performed well on wet trks. In the mix.8 X5854 Skripchenko (11) Jason Coyle Kathy O'Hara 58 C(0) Dst(3-0-0) Expect her to be ridden cold from the outside gate & don't be surprised to see h9 85952 Il Mio Destino (4) Jim Litt Kayla Nisbet (3) 57.5 C(5-1-1) Dst(7-0-1) Could add value into the exotics again if she can reproduce that performance.10 87X83 Bonete (8) Joseph Pride Sam Clipperton 56.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(12-2-3) Nearing peak fitness now & the wetter the better for her. Has claims down in the11 214X0 Diamond Fever (9) Bjorn Baker Thomas Huet 54.5 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Well bred & has upside but prefer to see in something easier at this stage.

Expert Picks.... 5-Progressive 4-Karakuchi 7-Thud

Meeting 10-Randwick Races (nsw) at Royal Randwick (Saturday 26 Dec)

Last updated at 18:37 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Copyright © 2015 RISA

R6 TAB REWARDS DECEMBER HANDICAP $85000 1600m Starts 5:45pmTrackside 2WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg2, QAD Leg1 Guaranteed $40000.00

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 630X0 Monton (2) Ron Quinton Andrew Adkins (3) 62 C(19-2-2) Dst(20-4-3) Only got going late 1st-up but still might need another 1 at this stage.2 07X00 Pheidon (11) Gai Waterhouse Thomas Huet 59.5 C(6-0-2) Dst(5-1-1) Hard to recommend on what he has done 2 runs from a spell.3 32116 Telepathic (7) Chris Waller Rory Hutchings (1.5) 58 C(7-1-2) Dst(6-1-0) Racing in fine form before not being disgraced after tough run in the Villiers.4 5X69X Destiny's Kiss (8) Joseph Pride Jason Collett 57.5 C(13-1-4) Dst(8-2-1) Never really threatened 2.5L 6th Sep 19. Given a let-up after ordinary 6L 9th Oc5 217X0 Faust (3) Kurt Goldman Sam Clipperton 57.5 C(4-0-1) Dst(7-1-4) Handles wet ground. Worth plenty of thought.6 00X91 Medcaut (6) John O'Shea Blake Shinn 56.5 C(3-1-2) Dst(7-3-3) Excels at this trip but has struggled on wet trks in the past.7 31524 Moral Victory (5) Tim Martin Blake Spriggs 54.5 C(2-1-0) Dst(3-1-1) In light here & could run a cheeky race if he gets a soft lead.8 2X00X Slow Pace (10) Kris Lees Brenton Avdulla 54.5 C(4-0-1) Dst(4-1-0) Normally takes a couple of runs to find form but the wet trks gives him a rough 9 47030 Timeless Prince (1) Tony Newing Tommy Berry 54 C(9-2-2) Dst(5-0-2) Yet to win beyond 1500m but only narrowly beaten in a 1400m R93 here 2 starts ba10 5X939 Wild And Proud (9) Scott Singleton Kathy O'Hara 54 C(10-0-3) Dst(7-0-2) Sent around at big odds at Rosehill last Saturday & ran accordingly.11 3235X Der Meister (4) Paul Perry Winona Costin (1.5) 54 C(1-0-0) Dst(0) Saves his best for wet trks & gets in very light after Costin's claim.

Expert Picks.... 6-Medcaut 7-Moral Victory 3-Telepathic

R7 CANTERBURY CLASSIC $100000 1200m Starts 6:25pmTrackside 1WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, TRB Leg1, QAD Leg2 Guaranteed $40000.00

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 4480X Strawberry Boy (2) Chris Waller Rory Hutchings 59 C(3-0-1) Dst(1-1-0) Led but folded up 5L 8th Oct 10. No abnormalities were found after disappointing2 03449 Heart Testa (9) Chris Waller 56.5 C(9-1-2) Dst(13-3-5) Prior form was solid but probably needs a dry trk in order to give this a shake.3 29X13 Howmuchdoyouloveme (11) Con Karakatsanis Samantha Clenton 56 C(7-0-1) Dst(14-3-2) Clearly going well enough to make his presence felt but has struggled on this tr4 120X3 Boss Lane (8) Ron Quinton Sam Clipperton 55.5 C(12-4-3) Dst(15-5-2) Proven 2nd-up & has won on heavy ground. Among the chances.5 649X0 Dances On Stars (13) Gerald Ryan Adam Hyeronimus 55.5 C(5-2-0) Dst(10-0-5) Needs to improve significantly on that performance in order to threaten here.6 4169X Decision Time (14) Clarry Conners Winona Costin 55.5 C(11-3-1) Dst(15-4-2) Won the G3 Show County Quality over this trk/trip then had things go against in 7 45X51 Cradle Me (6) David Pfieffer Jason Collett 55 C(7-1-2) Dst(15-2-3) Will get back & need some luck but look for her to be storming home again.8 1180X I've Got the Looks (4) P & P Snowden Blake Shinn 55 C(4-1-0) Dst(15-7-3) Flies fresh & enjoys the sting out of the ground. Rate highly.9 028X7 Barbed (5) John O'Shea Thomas Huet 54.5 C(8-1-1) Dst(12-2-3) Did enough 1st-up in the Razor Sharp Hcp but has raced flat 2nd-up in the past &10 202X4 Echo Gal (7) Gai Waterhouse Tommy Berry 54 C(6-1-2) Dst(9-2-2) Expect her to play a major role in this if she has come through that tough run o11 350X0 Hidden Warrior (12) Gordon Yorke Grant Buckley 54 C(8-0-3) Dst(11-1-1) Didn't fire a shot when resuming in the Razor Sharp Hcp here a fortnight ago.12 11330 Sebring Sun (1) Gary Portelli Brenton Avdulla 54 C(5-1-3) Dst(4-2-0) Up against the older horses now but looked good in a recent W'wick Fm trial.13 2X111 Rule the River (10) Anthony Cummings 54 C(2-1-1) Dst(2-1-1) DOUBTFUL STARTER.14 X680X Soros (3) Joseph Pride Michelle Payne 54 C(0) Dst(5-1-2) Finished off nicely from the back 2.3L 8th Jun 27. Spelled & changed hands after

Expert Picks.... 7-Cradle Me 10-Echo Gal 1-Strawberry Boy

R8 ATC CONGRATULATES& FAREWELLS ALAN THOMAS R85 HCP BM85 $85000 1000m Starts 7:05pmTrackside 1WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg1, TRB Leg2, QAD Leg3 Guaranteed $40000.00

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 24X46 Inside Job (12) David Pfieffer Samantha Clenton (2) 62 C(4-1-1) Dst(4-2-1) Peaks now & could finish in the money with some luck from the outside gate.2 1402X Prince Harada (5) Paul Perry Thomas Huet 60 C(0) Dst(1-1-0) Proven fresh & on rain affected ground. Big threat if anywhere near his best.3 418X5 Husson Eagle (7) Patrick Payne Michelle Payne 58.5 C(0) Dst(5-2-3) Kept fresh since & drops back to his pet trip.4 933X1 Felines (10) Kris Lees Blake Shinn 57.5 C(5-1-2) Dst(6-4-2) Holds her form 2nd-up & handles wet conditions. Can win again.5 2401X Bold Circle (9) David Payne Jason Collett 57 C(8-2-2) Dst(1-0-1) Capable galloper but likely to find some of these too sharp over 1000m.6 442X7 Grunderzeit (1) John O'Shea Sam Clipperton 57 C(1-0-0) Dst(2-0-1) Proven 2nd-up & has placed on heavy ground but the drop back to 1000m is a query7 2X111 Rule the River (3) Anthony Cummings Adam Hyeronimus 56.5 C(2-1-1) Dst(2-2-0) Displayed the turn of speed of a stakes-class filly here a fortnight ago.8 07873 Floral Insight (11) Jim Delaney Andrew Adkins (3) 56 C(8-0-2) Dst(59-16-23) Not sure he is going well enough to win this but could add value into the exotic9 1754X Lockroy (8) M, W & J Hawkes Tommy Berry 55 C(1-0-0) Dst(1-0-1) Bred to relish wet ground & he looked good in a recent Rosehill trial.10 80X24 Esgrimidor (4) Todd Howlett Winona Costin (1.5) 54.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(5-2-0) Look for him to roll forward & can give a sight at good odds.11 212X King's Troop (6) Gerald Ryan Brenton Avdulla 54.5 C(0) Dst(0) Beat all bar Japonisme on debut then led & never looked in danger 3.8L winF Aug 12 4228X Voilier (2) Gary Nickson Andrew Banks 54.5 C(4-0-2) Dst(0) Settled handy & gave his all to the line lg nk 2nd Aug 22. Put way after weakeni

Expert Picks.... 7-Rule the River 4-Felines 11-King's Troop

R9 TAB MORE THAN JUST WINNING R75 HANDICAP BM75 $85000 1400m Starts 7:45pmTrackside 1WIN, PLC, FT4 Guaranteed $4000.00, QLA, TFA, DBL Leg2, TRB Leg3, QAD Leg4 Guaranteed $40000.00

Tote Form Name, barrier, trainer Jockey (allowance) kg (R rtg) Course, Dist1 431X3 Alegria (7) John O'Shea James P Innes (3) 61 C(2-0-1) Dst(5-1-2) Drops 1kg into this & won't have any problems getting through the wet ground.2 03545 Testashadow (13) Gary Portelli Samantha Clenton (2) 61 C(3-1-0) Dst(9-2-3) Rarely far away but doesn't win out of turn & best form is on firm surfaces.3 9X152 Disgraceful (5) Chris Waller Rory Hutchings (1.5) 60.5 C(4-1-3) Dst(6-1-4) Ticking over nicely & the wet ground will play into his hands. Take beating.4 X6545 Perfect Weapon (4) Gregory Hickman Winona Costin (1.5) 60 C(4-0-0) Dst(16-3-4) Wet stats don't look flash but he did run 4th on a heavy trk in the Nowra Cup ea5 50063 Footy Fan (14) Wade Slinkard Claire Nutman (3) 59.5 C(0) Dst(9-1-1) Suited back to 1400m & is attractively weighted after Nutman's claim.6 14X71 Shadow Lord (9) Joseph Pride Brenton Avdulla 59.5 C(1-0-0) Dst(3-2-0) Peaks now & excels on rain affected ground. Amongst the hardest to beat.7 1X327 Ziggy Willie (15) John Sargent Blake Shinn 59.5 C(3-0-3) Dst(3-1-2) Narrowly beaten on a heavy trk at Rosehill 2 starts back then battled away midfi8 664X6 Mydream (11) Melissa Harrison Kathy O'Hara 59 C(2-0-0) Dst(5-2-0) Much fitter now, steps out to a more suitable trip & the wet conditions are a bi9 3678X Khalid (12) Paul Perry Thomas Huet 58.5 C(2-0-0) Dst(0) Hasn't shown much in trials leading into this. Wait & see what he does.10 83X11 Embley (2) Bjorn Baker Tommy Berry 58 C(0) Dst(2-1-0) Faces a steep class rise now but has drawn perfectly & doubt the wet trk will po11 04231 Eye the World (6) Hayes/Dabernig Sam Clipperton 57 C(1-0-1) Dst(12-2-4) Steps up in class now & the wet conditions are a concern.12 X6X85 Cyclone (8) Bjorn Baker Adam Hyeronimus 56.5 C(2-0-0) Dst(3-0-0) Has done enough in 2 runs back but some of these appear better credentialled.13 64572 Sworn to Silence (1) Bryce Heys Andrew Adkins (3) 56 C(3-0-0) Dst(1-0-0) Much improved last time but he has been costly to follow & the wet ground is a b14 03247 Lady Macan (10) David Payne Blake Spriggs 55 C(3-0-0) Dst(4-2-1) Since freshened & drops back to the trip both her wins have come over.15 1417X Drum Roll (3) David Vandyke Jason Collett 54.5 C(2-0-0) Dst(2-1-1) Swept home from midfield 1.3L win Jun 22. Caught wide worse than midfield & coul

Expert Picks.... 6-Shadow Lord 15-Drum Roll 7-Ziggy Willie