Port Macquarie

Today, January 23, 2025Flat7f

Verdict

Big field with plenty of chances. DARK VADOR (2) consistent gelding racing in career-best form. Going nicely through his grades and doesn't have to improve much to take this out. Stalks the speed and goes close. WING NUT (4) was rewarded for his consistency at start eleven when a hard-fought win over this track and trip. Gets weight relief again and doesn't have to improve much to be thereabouts. RAISED BY WOLVES (7) has come back much stronger this time in and hard fit now. Got all the breaks when scoring as favourite over 1300m at Coffs Harbour. Backs up quickly and look for him late from the draw. WHATEVER IT TAKES (5) finally got off the mark at start ten from a wide draw when winning at Coffs Harbour two-back. Struggled to see the mile out last time and maps well for this. Improver.

2. Dark Vador
4. Wing Nut
7. Raised By Wolves

Win Only

2. 2. Dark Vador
J: ASHLEY MORGANT: MATTHEW SMITH
F: 62412
Price History:
3.00
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Orange Cl2 on January 10 over 1400m, long-neck behind Bamboula with 57kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at Orange Cl1 December 16 over 1400m defeating Prophet's Magic carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. Went close last time. Current form hard to go past.
7. 7. Raised By Wolves
J: MIKAYLA WEIRT: BRETT BELLAMY
F: 3x251
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 January 12 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Lease with 55.5kg at $3.10. Before that 5th of 13 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on December 30 over 1005m, 2 len behind Cardsharp with 56kg at $4.60. One of the chief contenders.
4. 4. Wing Nut
J: TEIGHAN WORSNOPT: GLEN MILLIGAN
F: 34231
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a neck at this track Super Mdn January 19 over 1500m defeating Smart Lily carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Tikiroo with 57.5kg at $3.20. In great form and can make it back-to-back wins.
3. 3. Need A Miracle
J: SIENA GRIMAT: JOHN A SPRAGUE
F: x6265
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Bm66 on January 3 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Wilderness Star carrying 57.5kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 on December 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lightning Speed carrying 59kg at $14. Capable of a big run.
6. 6. Hypothermia
J: BEN LOOKERT: JOHN SHELTON
F: 15173
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Last start 3rd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on December 30 over 1605m, 2 len behind King Cornelius carrying 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 12 at Kempsey Bm58 on December 16 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Scotland carrying 57.5kg at $5. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
16. 16. Artelimar
J: COURTNEY FERRIST: CARLOS ANTONIO
F: 05x04
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on January 2 over 1280m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Puerto Banus carrying 55kg at $151. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 on January 13 over 1450m, on heavy track; 2 len behind A Pound Of Salt carrying 55kg at $26. Recent efforts sound and he should be in the finish.
14. 14. Dodgeball
J: LIAM BLANCHT: COLT PROSSER
F: 03154
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
At the latest run got back early 4th in a small field at Bowraville Bm50 on January 4 over 1370m, 2.75 len behind Shintaro Lass carrying 59.5kg at $7. Before that 5th of 8 at Wauchope Bm45 on December 26 over 1240m, 2.75 len behind Jevington Will Do carrying 62kg at $2.50. Prefer to see him back in form.
5. 5. Whatever It Takes
J: STEPHEN CUMMINST: GRADY SPOKES
F: x4317
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on December 30 over 1605m, 3.5 len behind King Cornelius with 58kg at $16. The start before that came from midfield and won by a head at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1400m defeating Cool Machine with 59kg at $9. Can atone.
11. 11. Crownm
J: MADELINE OWENT: MS K OWEN
F: 33x55
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on December 30 over 1305m, 5.5 len behind Key Legend with 56kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell got back early 5th of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on January 10 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mizella carrying 52kg at $41. Must find a little more.
9. 9. Master Of Rewards
J: LUKE ROLLST: JEREMY SYLVESTER
F: 08x87
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on December 22 over 1005m, 3 len behind Once A Lady carrying 57.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on January 13 over 1280m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ensign Parker with 57.5kg at $15. Will need to do a bit more.
8. 8. Declutter
J: BENJAMIN OSMONDT: ANNETTE LEE
F: 74746
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
At the latest run second last of 7 at Taree Bm58 on January 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind All Hunky Dory with 57kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 8 at Wauchope Bm50 on December 26 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind My Sonny's Faith carrying 58.5kg at $7. Well placed this time and expected to be in the finish.
15. 15. Cowgirl Lilly
J: -T: SAMANTHA MCGUREN
F: 07565
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Last start 5th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on January 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Tootsie carrying 55kg at $31. Before that 6th of 8 at Wauchope Bm50 on December 26 over 1800m, 5 len behind My Sonny's Faith with 54.5kg at $5. Has ability and can measure up on best form.
13. 13. Paji Briway
J: -T: WAYNE SEELIN
F: 80806
Price History:
67.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on January 10 over 1500m, slow going 12 len behind Mizella carrying 53.5kg at $101. Before that ran last of 11 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on December 21 over 1625m, 8 len behind Rennata with 52kg at $101. Needs to lift.
10. 10. Enthralled
J: -T: CARLOS ANTONIO
F: 87816
Price History:
101.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Muswellbrook Bm58 on January 2 over 1750m, 13 len behind Magic Pharoah with 55kg at $14. Before that won by a nose at Gilgandra Bm50 December 28 over 1600m defeating Bandolero with 57.5kg at $16. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
12. 12. Gold Something
J: JEFF KEHOET: MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE
F: 81x00
Price History:
101.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on December 14 over 1012m, 13 len behind Miss Mazerati carrying 60kg at $61. Second-up ran last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on December 30 over 1305m, 24 len behind Key Legend with 56.5kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
17. 17. Dawn Command
J: -T: PETER EVANS
F: 00070
Price History:
126.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
41
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Most recently 10th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on January 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Raised By Wolves with 55kg at $151. The race before that got back early 7th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on December 30 over 1305m, 7 len behind Key Legend carrying 56kg at $101. Hard to get excited about.

Non-Runners

1. 1. Damascus Gate
J: AARON BULLOCKT: CARLOS ANTONIO
F: x2683
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on December 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Tavros with 58kg at $13. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Scone Bm58 on December 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Magic Stalker with 58kg at $16. Finds a few better today. Out of his depth again.

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