Canberra Race 1

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Prize Money: $6,936

IDEAL ANDY (1) resumes from a spell of eight months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1710m at Goulburn. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. ARMA THE GREAT (8) was in the money two runs ago then found the frame again last time over 1770m at this track, finishing 2.5 metres from the winner in third. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Meets a comparable field and he is a strong winning hope. SMARTSUNSHINE (6) is on the radar after her last-start fourth over 1770m at this track six days ago. TAPANGA MISS (2) can make the most of the good dra and she is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1770m at this track last time out.

Distance: 1770m
Class: MAIDEN
Track: fast
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

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Ideal Andy (Fr1) 42x
Trainer: J R Rattray (Exeter)
Driver: Taylah Osmond (C)
Prize Money: $1,732
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: OUR LITTLE ARTIST

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

2: 0-1-0

All-Weather

2: 0-1-0

Best Mile

Comments

First up. At the last run he good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at Goulburn was leading by 3.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Ace Of Reason (2:08.00) in No NR on April 8 at $3.70. One of the primary contenders.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 5	5/12/24	Goulburn	1710m			-	Taylah Osmond	2:05.40	-	15m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bubba Nay 2. When To Foldem 3. Dancing Art
2nd of 8	8/4/24	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Taylah Osmond	2:08.00	2:00.5	3.5m	$3.70f	8	No NR	$6,940	-	1. Ace Of Reason 2. Ideal Andy 3. Double Said
4th of 10	31/3/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Taylah Osmond	2:04.20	1:54.9	16.1m	$7.50	-	No NR	$9,790	-	1. Dorristopaythebill 2. Antetokounmpo 3. Suraz
3rd of 5	23/3/24	Goulburn	1710m			-	Taylah Osmond	2:08.90	-	6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ace Of Reason 2. When To Foldem 3. Ideal Andy

Tapanga Miss (Fr2) 5247554585
Trainer: D A Micallef (Monteagle)
Driver: Blake Micallef
Prize Money: $16,408
Win / Place: 3.70% / 18%

3 yo Brown Filly

Sire: ULTIMATE MACHETE (NZ)

Dam: ACE REPORTER

Dam's Sire: Sportswriter Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 1-1-3

Distance

25: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

3: 0-1-0

Season

13: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

27: 1-1-3

Mobile

27: 1-1-3

All-Weather

27: 1-1-3

Best Mile

1:56.14

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1770m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Lilys Reason (2:12.30) in MAIDEN on December 9 at $19. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway, beaten 6 m by Angle Dee Jay (2:07.70) in NR up to 47 on November 29 at $9.50. Rates highly on best figures and she is a major player.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	9/12/24	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Blake Micallef	2:12.30	2:00.3	4.6m	$19	10	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Lilys Reason 2. Miss Tiger 3. Arma The Great
8th of 8	29/11/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Blake Micallef	2:07.70	1:58.1	6.8m	$9.50	3	NR up to 47	$9,790	-	1. Angle Dee Jay 2. Reason To Laugh 3. Streets Of Madrid
5th of 8	26/11/24	Leeton	1758m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Blake Micallef	2:10.30	1:59.2	12.7m	$41	7	NR 45 to 47	$6,940	-	1. Rocknroll Rambo 2. Borrowed Time 3. Deebo
4th of 9	19/11/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Blake Micallef	2:04.50	1:55.1	17.4m	$61	9	NR 44 to 47	$6,940	-	1. Victortheinflictor 2. Holme Boy 3. Burton
5th of 10	10/11/24	Dubbo	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blake Micallef	2:06.80	1:58.6	11.7m	$3.50	7	0-2 WINs	$6,940	-	1. Barlor Heaven 2. Jilliby Tsunami 3. Our Sailor
5th of 8	3/11/24	Leeton	1758m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Blake Micallef	2:08.40	1:57.5	13.2m	$8.50	5	NR 46 to 50	$6,940	-	1. Quickshift Girl 2. Scottie Mach 3. Geoffrey Bee, Miss Ardlethan

Pyekakariki (Fr3) 77x0846735
Trainer: A R Bellach (Forbes)
Driver: Adam Bellach (C)
Prize Money: $3,656
Win / Place: 0% / 6.67%

4 yo DL Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: LOOKS TO KILL

Dam's Sire: Jeremy Lobell Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 0-0-1

Distance

6: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

7: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

15: 0-0-1

Mobile

15: 0-0-1

All-Weather

15: 0-0-1

Best Mile

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 30 m by Bronx (2:08.10) in MAIDEN on December 6 at $151. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2040m after showing early pace at Parkes beaten 5 m by Doing (2:37.00) in MAIDEN on November 22 at $126. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	6/12/24	Dubbo	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	A R Bellach	2:08.10	1:59.8	28.0m	$151	14	MAIDEN	$12,240	-	1. Bronx 2. Reveille Jet 3. Jacks Gamble
3rd of 10	22/11/24	Parkes	2040m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	A R Bellach	2:37.00	2:03.8	5.0m	$126	7	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Doing 2. Whispering Kev 3. Pyekakariki
7th of 9	15/11/24	Parkes	2040m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	A R Bellach	2:35.20	2:02.4	26.0m	$81	5	0-2 Win - Local Pace	$10,000	-	1. Johnnys Blue 2. American Boulevard 3. Bulli Belle
6th of 10	10/11/24	Dubbo	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	A R Bellach	2:09.30	2:00.9	17.6m	$81	7	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Funda 2. Bronx 3. Rippin An Twistin
4th of 6	3/11/24	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	A R Bellach	2:12.00	2:00.0	20.5m	$34	16	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Always Be Brendan 2. My Friend Molly 3. Ellava Pacer
8th of 8	18/10/24	Parkes	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	A R Bellach	2:07.20	2:03.3	14.2m	$61	19	0-1 WIN	$6,940	-	1. Lockdown Lassie 2. Arma Sportsgirl 3. Rockin Sweet

Lit The Wick (Fr4) 494
Trainer: J R Rattray (Exeter)
Driver: James Rattray
Prize Money: $1,008
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: MIKAELAS DELIGHT

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

3: 0-0-0

All-Weather

3: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 7th-16.8 beaten 15 m by Art Space (2:04.30) in 2yo MAIDEN on December 2 at $81. At the start before was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 25 m by Lasting Memory (2:06.10) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 14 at $41. Deserves another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	2/12/24	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taylah Osmond	2:04.30	1:57.0	15.2m	$81	18	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Art Space 2. Get Us A Tinny 3. Spook Crocker
9th of 10	14/11/24	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taylah Osmond	2:06.10	1:58.0	25.6m	$41	9	MAIDEN	$9,790	-	1. Lasting Memory 2. Kingston Rainbow 3. Watch Africandance
4th of 9	5/11/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Taylah Osmond	2:05.90	1:56.4	4.1m	$23	-	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Kenzaya 2. Wamboyne Machete 3. Dollar Brownie
3rd of 4	23/10/24	Menangle	1609m			-	James Rattray	1:58.30	-	3.8m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Madam Tiger 2. Tried And Trusted 3. Lit The Wick
3rd of 5	10/10/24	Goulburn	1710m			-	Taylah Osmond	2:09.90	-	10m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Fly Over States 2. Art Space 3. Lit The Wick

Hijack NZ (Fr5) 2068
Trainer: M T Hawke (Mitchell)
Driver: Blake Jones
Prize Money: $2,152
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: COURAGE UNDER FIRE (NZ)

Dam: JUNIPER BROMAC (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

4: 0-1-0

All-Weather

4: 0-1-0

Best Mile

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway beaten 45 m by Cortez (2:01.50) in MAIDEN on December 6 at $14. At the run before broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr7) over 1740m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway, beaten 45 m by Weona Miss Miki (2:03.10) in MAIDEN on November 1 at $34. Can make amends.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	6/12/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Brad Hewitt	2:01.50	1:52.4	47.1m	$14	35	MAIDEN	$9,790	-	1. Cortez 2. Clare Favourite NZ 3. Warrawee Laz
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 4	21/11/24	Goulburn	1710m			-	Brad Hewitt	2:05.30	-	9m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bubba Nay 2. Mygirlvenus 3. Hijack NZ
2nd of 4	13/11/24	Canberra	1770m			-	M K Hawke	2:12.40	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Cortez 2. Hijack NZ 3. Heavens Pleasure
6th of 10	1/11/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	M K Hawke	2:03.10	1:53.9	47.0m	$34	18	MAIDEN	$9,790	-	1. Weona Miss Miki 2. Fear The Pain NZ 3. Wamboyne Machete
10th of 10	14/10/24	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	M K Hawke	2:09.70	1:57.9	75.2m	$13	10	NR up to 50	$6,940	-	1. Captain Of Speed 2. Jekamias NZ 3. Pencil Me In
2nd of 9	4/10/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	M K Hawke	2:06.80	1:57.3	0.3m	$6.00	-	MAIDEN	$9,790	-	1. Always Adorned 2. Hijack NZ 3. Lotusbird

Smartsunshine (Fr6) 2x44
Trainer: I J Osmond (Jeir)
Driver: Scott Osmond
Prize Money: $2,601
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: SMART MAJOR (NZ)

Dam: SUNSHINE HANNIGAN

Dam's Sire: Artistic Fella Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

3: 0-1-0

All-Weather

3: 0-1-0

Best Mile

Comments

Finished fourth at her last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 4 metres behind Lilys Reason at this track over 1770m MAIDEN on December 9. Certainly worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	9/12/24	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Scott Osmond	2:12.30	2:00.3	3.9m	$5.50	6	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Lilys Reason 2. Miss Tiger 3. Arma The Great
4th of 10	3/12/24	Young	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Scott Osmond	2:09.60	2:01.3	20.9m	$26	79	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Fear The Pain NZ 2. Lochiel Lad NZ 3. Full Of Spice
79 Day Spell
4th of 4	21/11/24	Goulburn	1710m			-	S F Hewitt	2:05.30	-	12m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bubba Nay 2. Mygirlvenus 3. Hijack NZ
2nd of 9	15/9/24	Cowra	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Scott Osmond	2:07.90	2:01.1	0.2m	$8.50	-	MAIDEN	$10,710	-	1. Pirates Magic 2. Smartsunshine 3. Bondi Lass
3rd of 4	2/9/24	Young	1720m			-	Scott Osmond	2:12.60	-	5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Holy Camp Dillon 2. Humming Top 3. Smartsunshine

Chocolate Delight (Sr1) 53988868x8
Trainer: M W Sullivan (Mitchell)
Driver: Mick Sullivan
Prize Money: $7,769
Win / Place: 5.88% / 17%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CARIBBEAN BLASTER

Dam: MI LITTLE GAL

Dam's Sire: Panorama Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-0-2

Distance

13: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

9: 0-0-1

Track

10: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

16: 1-0-2

Mobile

17: 1-0-2

All-Weather

17: 1-0-2

Best Mile

2:02.60

Comments

Comes here second-up after five weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 1770m at this track, beaten 70 m by My Lady Sarah (2:08.50) in NR up to 45 on November 11 at $151. Hard to have.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	4/12/24	Canberra	1770m			-	M W Sullivan	2:12.20	-	19m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Father Bob 2. Bolzano NZ 3. Chocolate Delight
2nd of 4	13/11/24	Canberra	1770m			-	M W Sullivan	2:14.40	-	3.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Charging Bull 2. Chocolate Delight 3. Tiger Tooth
8th of 8	11/11/24	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	M W Sullivan	2:08.50	1:56.9	71.0m	$151	539	NR up to 45	$6,940	-	1. My Lady Sarah 2. Sassy Mia 3. When To Foldem
539 Day Spell
8th of 8	22/5/23	Canberra	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	J C Locke	2:45.80	2:03.0	51.6m	$12	14	No NR	$6,940	-	1. Hows The Serenity 2. Louthparkschooner 3. Sherman
6th of 7	8/5/23	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	J C Locke	2:12.60	2:00.5	17.7m	$34	20	No NR	$6,940	-	1. Alta Sierra 2. Sporty Banyula 3. Tamlight Goodtime
8th of 8	18/4/23	Young	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	M W Sullivan	2:11.30	2:02.8	35.3m	$41	22	No NR	$6,940	-	1. Unlucky 2. Inspector Callahan 3. High Quest

Arma The Great (Sr2) 245633
Trainer: E A Heath (Medway)
Driver: Sam Hewitt
Prize Money: $3,524
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: ARMA THE ONE (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Badlands Hanover Usa

100

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 0-1-2

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-1

Season

6: 0-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

6: 0-1-2

Mobile

6: 0-1-2

All-Weather

6: 0-1-2

Best Mile

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Tristar For Chris at Goulburn over 1710m in a MAIDEN on December 2 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Lilys Reason at this track over 1770m in a MAIDEN on December 9 at $5. Sure to feature.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	9/12/24	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	S F Hewitt	2:12.30	2:00.3	2.5m	$5.00	7	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Lilys Reason 2. Miss Tiger 3. Arma The Great
3rd of 10	2/12/24	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Will Rixon	2:06.60	1:59.1	8.4m	$8.00	7	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Tristar For Chris 2. Frankiromar 3. Arma The Great
6th of 10	25/11/24	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Will Rixon	2:02.20	1:55.0	34.0m	$12	14	MAIDEN	$9,790	-	1. Sweet Strike 2. Cortez 3. Tristar For Chris
5th of 10	11/11/24	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	S F Hewitt	2:08.40	1:56.7	9.4m	$41	14	NR up to 50	$6,940	-	1. Jekamias NZ 2. Art Of Terror 3. Megs Monaro
4th of 9	28/10/24	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Will Rixon	2:04.80	1:56.8	16.0m	$4.20	7	0-1 WIN	$6,940	-	1. Whiskey Royale 2. Aintsheastar 3. Tiger Lola
2nd of 8	21/10/24	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Will Rixon	2:04.70	1:57.3	4.7m	$18	-	MAIDEN	$6,940	-	1. Collateral Beauty NZ 2. Arma The Great 3. Valdezz

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