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Courier-Mail
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Goulburn preview: Tact to kick off a Dynamic day
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. A little bit of bad luck cost Tact from running a place in the MTC Guineas and a drop back in grade has the gelding is perfectly placed to atone. Tact followed a handy first-up fourth at Newcastle with a narrow maiden win at Kembla before heading to Wagga last start where he finished a length-and-a-half fifth behind talented filly Dupli Kate in the three-year-old feature. 'His run was really good in the Wagga Guineas, said Dynamic Syndications' Adam Watt. 'He was slow away and just had to do a little too much work to get up outside the leader. They went very quick through the early and middle part of the race. 'He got a touch of interference late in the piece as well which wasn't ideal. 'He was good on the line and coming again.' The Richard and Will Freedman-trained three-year-old can bounce back when he lines up in the Midway Class 1 Handicap (1600m). The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'We feel he has trained on nicely and I expect him to go to Goulburn and be very hard to beat,' Watt said. 'I'd be disappointed if he wasn't fighting out the finish.' Watt admitted they may have made a mistake running Ready To Rocket first-up at Kembla on April 15 when she just peaked on her run in the straight. She followed with a solid third behind all-the-way winner Let's Go Again in a Benchmark 64 on a Heavy 8 there second-up. 'She was brilliant on debut winning in good style and good time,' said Watt. 'We probably got a touch greedy first-up and went to the races too quick after two very good trials. 'She was probably still a gallop short and we probably should have waited another week or so. 'She ran well but just a bit short of where she needed to be. 'I thought she was terrific at Kembla the other day. Anna (Roper) rode her well and she hit the line full of gusto.' She is now at her peak for the Class 1 Handicap where she drops back to 1000m where she has drawn barrier 1 with Zac Lloyd to ride the Ciaron Maher-trained mare. 'Coming back to Class 1 grade will really suit her on a big, open track like Goulburn,' he said. 'From a good draw third-up, I expect to see her posy up closer and I'm not surprised early market support for her. 'I feel she is well weighted as a four-year-old mare only carrying 57 kilos when a couple of three-year-olds have to give her weight off Wyong and Canberra Maiden wins.' In the same race, Dynamic are represented by the Jason Deamer-trained Sagaponack. The three-year-old took improvement from her first-up fourth at Taree and broke through for her maiden win with a handy performance at Port Macquarie second-up. 'We took her to Port Macquarie to get a win on the board. We thought it was important for her resume,' he said. 'Now that she has, she can well and truly to provincial level and make her presence felt. 'I think she is well and truly over the odds.' Their final runner for the day is the aptly-named The Beast in the Maiden Handicap (1600m). The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding has taken good improvement from his first-up third to Meille De Lune over 1500m at Newcastle and is suited over the mile. 'I can't believe he is the price he is,' he said 'He got through the heavy ground well enough first-up over 1500m which is no easy thing to do. He will appreciate going up 100m in trip. 'From a formline point of view, he would be a maiden for too much longer and I can certainly see him breaking through this week.' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Randwick trainer Michael Freedman is keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts for the Southern Tablelands before making a final decision if Twinkling Star and Gorbachev make the trip to Goulburn. Freedman certainly doesn't want heavy ground for the pair and admitted they were 50/50 of making the trip south. 'Both my horses need a reasonably dry track and I wouldn't send them if it was going to be much worse than that,' said Michael Freedman. Twinkling Star was returning from a let-up at Wyong on May 8 and showed a distinct dislike for the wet ground. After racing behind the leader, the daughter of Zoustar failed to run on in the straight and finish an eight length sixth behind Celtic Sin and Satin Sparkle. 'That was a bit of joke because it was clearly worse than a Soft 6 when the race was run but because they didn't down grade the track before the first, I couldn't scratch her and she had to run. 'It was a bit of a waste of time.' Before her break, Twinkling Star battled away when a head second to Fast Track at Kembla before a third to Super Nui at Kembla. 'She's got decent enough ability to say she should be able to knock off a maiden,' he said. 'It's just a matter of trying to find a surface to suit which isn't easy at this time of year.' Stablemate Gorbachev kicked off his preparation with a fighting nose win from Alpine Ski after coming from last in the field of five at Gosford on March 15. He then stepped up to a Benchmark 64 at Wyong a month later where he battled away for a length sixth to Puerto Banus. 'I think the track that day was pretty soft under foot which he wasn't entirely happy on. 'He is another one we have trying to dodge the wet tracks and find a dry surface for him.' Aside from the prospective wet weather, Gorbachev looks very well placed in the Class 1 Handicap (1300m). 'It's a shame about the weather because this certainly does look a nice race for him,' he said. 'I think the 1300 metre Class 1 suits him well. At that level, with the right on the right surface, he would a decent chance.'
Mercury
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Goulburn preview: Tact to kick off a Dynamic day
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. A little bit of bad luck cost Tact from running a place in the MTC Guineas and a drop back in grade has the gelding is perfectly placed to atone. Tact followed a handy first-up fourth at Newcastle with a narrow maiden win at Kembla before heading to Wagga last start where he finished a length-and-a-half fifth behind talented filly Dupli Kate in the three-year-old feature. 'His run was really good in the Wagga Guineas, said Dynamic Syndications' Adam Watt. 'He was slow away and just had to do a little too much work to get up outside the leader. They went very quick through the early and middle part of the race. 'He got a touch of interference late in the piece as well which wasn't ideal. 'He was good on the line and coming again.' The Richard and Will Freedman-trained three-year-old can bounce back when he lines up in the Midway Class 1 Handicap (1600m). The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'We feel he has trained on nicely and I expect him to go to Goulburn and be very hard to beat,' Watt said. 'I'd be disappointed if he wasn't fighting out the finish.' Watt admitted they may have made a mistake running Ready To Rocket first-up at Kembla on April 15 when she just peaked on her run in the straight. She followed with a solid third behind all-the-way winner Let's Go Again in a Benchmark 64 on a Heavy 8 there second-up. 'She was brilliant on debut winning in good style and good time,' said Watt. 'We probably got a touch greedy first-up and went to the races too quick after two very good trials. 'She was probably still a gallop short and we probably should have waited another week or so. 'She ran well but just a bit short of where she needed to be. 'I thought she was terrific at Kembla the other day. Anna (Roper) rode her well and she hit the line full of gusto.' She is now at her peak for the Class 1 Handicap where she drops back to 1000m where she has drawn barrier 1 with Zac Lloyd to ride the Ciaron Maher-trained mare. 'Coming back to Class 1 grade will really suit her on a big, open track like Goulburn,' he said. 'From a good draw third-up, I expect to see her posy up closer and I'm not surprised early market support for her. 'I feel she is well weighted as a four-year-old mare only carrying 57 kilos when a couple of three-year-olds have to give her weight off Wyong and Canberra Maiden wins.' In the same race, Dynamic are represented by the Jason Deamer-trained Sagaponack. The three-year-old took improvement from her first-up fourth at Taree and broke through for her maiden win with a handy performance at Port Macquarie second-up. 'We took her to Port Macquarie to get a win on the board. We thought it was important for her resume,' he said. 'Now that she has, she can well and truly to provincial level and make her presence felt. 'I think she is well and truly over the odds.' Their final runner for the day is the aptly-named The Beast in the Maiden Handicap (1600m). The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding has taken good improvement from his first-up third to Meille De Lune over 1500m at Newcastle and is suited over the mile. 'I can't believe he is the price he is,' he said 'He got through the heavy ground well enough first-up over 1500m which is no easy thing to do. He will appreciate going up 100m in trip. 'From a formline point of view, he would be a maiden for too much longer and I can certainly see him breaking through this week.' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Randwick trainer Michael Freedman is keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts for the Southern Tablelands before making a final decision if Twinkling Star and Gorbachev make the trip to Goulburn. Freedman certainly doesn't want heavy ground for the pair and admitted they were 50/50 of making the trip south. 'Both my horses need a reasonably dry track and I wouldn't send them if it was going to be much worse than that,' said Michael Freedman. Twinkling Star was returning from a let-up at Wyong on May 8 and showed a distinct dislike for the wet ground. After racing behind the leader, the daughter of Zoustar failed to run on in the straight and finish an eight length sixth behind Celtic Sin and Satin Sparkle. 'That was a bit of joke because it was clearly worse than a Soft 6 when the race was run but because they didn't down grade the track before the first, I couldn't scratch her and she had to run. 'It was a bit of a waste of time.' Before her break, Twinkling Star battled away when a head second to Fast Track at Kembla before a third to Super Nui at Kembla. 'She's got decent enough ability to say she should be able to knock off a maiden,' he said. 'It's just a matter of trying to find a surface to suit which isn't easy at this time of year.' Stablemate Gorbachev kicked off his preparation with a fighting nose win from Alpine Ski after coming from last in the field of five at Gosford on March 15. He then stepped up to a Benchmark 64 at Wyong a month later where he battled away for a length sixth to Puerto Banus. 'I think the track that day was pretty soft under foot which he wasn't entirely happy on. 'He is another one we have trying to dodge the wet tracks and find a dry surface for him.' Aside from the prospective wet weather, Gorbachev looks very well placed in the Class 1 Handicap (1300m). 'It's a shame about the weather because this certainly does look a nice race for him,' he said. 'I think the 1300 metre Class 1 suits him well. At that level, with the right on the right surface, he would a decent chance.'
Courier-Mail
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Newcastle preview: Los Padres eyeing off back-to-back wins
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Luck wasn't on the side of Los Padres during the spring but he hit back this campaign with a tough first-up win and looks well placed to go back-to-back when he heads to the Hunter Valley. The Mitchell Beer-trained gelding was still caught wide with cover before closing strongly down the centre of the track and dug deep to score in a tight finish from Divine Vicky and Headstock at Kembla two weeks ago. Los Padres was ridden by Beer's new stable apprentice, Holly Durnan, who sticks with the gelding in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1250m). 'He didn't have the best run that day. He was caught deep and was a bit keen in the middle stages but he was quite tough late,' said George Carpenter, assistant trainer to Beer. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'He is a lovely horse who had a lot of bad luck last preparation so it was good to get the win first-up with him. It was a good confidence booster for him' The four-year-old son of Zoustar has drawn ideally in barrier 4 to allow him to settle closer and a wet track is right up his alley. Los Padres has had two starts on heavy tracks for a third to Navy Blood at Newcastle last May and he resumed last campaign with a third to Let's Go Again and Mogul Monarch under 61kg at Kembla. 'He has drawn a perfect gate in barrier 4 and doesn't have to settle as far back. He should just get a really nice run in transit,' he said. 'I think he's a really good chance again.' New stablemate Shehasattitude also lines up in the race. She beat just one home behind Candlewick at her stable debut at Warwick Farm just over two weeks ago but a drop in grade and a wet track can see her bounce back. 'She was first-up off a long break and has taken a lot of benefit from the run,' Carpenter said. The four-year-old won three of her first six starts including a win from Know Thyself last May. 'She has plenty of ability and has a great attitude in her work at home,' he said. 'Whether she runs here or wait for Warwick Farm next week, that decision is yet to be made but she will be competitive wherever she goes.' November Falls was game in defeat on a heavy track at Newcastle last week but a better draw can see her go one better in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1890m) where she has drawn barrier 1. After settling midfield, she made a move from the 600m to go out after the free-rolling leader and was very wide on the bend before Magicon by a length. 'It was a nice run last start. She gave everything she had and was only run down by a horse who had a nice run behind her and peeled off her back,' said Carpenter. 'She gets everything she needs this weekend to go one better. 'She has drawn a nice gate, a wet track and the distance suits. I'm sure she will be right there in the finish. 'She is pretty adaptable. She could either lead or take a sit just behind the leader. 'With the rail out nine metres, you would think it will benefit those horses up on the speed.' Beer also saddles up stable favourite Mnementh in the Listed Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush (1100m). 'He's like a fine wine. He keeps getting better with age,' he said. 'He gets a wet track which is ideal and he has drawn quite well.'
Daily Telegraph
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Newcastle preview: Los Padres eyeing off back-to-back wins
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Luck wasn't on the side of Los Padres during the spring but he hit back this campaign with a tough first-up win and looks well placed to go back-to-back when he heads to the Hunter Valley. The Mitchell Beer-trained gelding was still caught wide with cover before closing strongly down the centre of the track and dug deep to score in a tight finish from Divine Vicky and Headstock at Kembla two weeks ago. Los Padres was ridden by Beer's new stable apprentice, Holly Durnan, who sticks with the gelding in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1250m). 'He didn't have the best run that day. He was caught deep and was a bit keen in the middle stages but he was quite tough late,' said George Carpenter, assistant trainer to Beer. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'He is a lovely horse who had a lot of bad luck last preparation so it was good to get the win first-up with him. It was a good confidence booster for him' The four-year-old son of Zoustar has drawn ideally in barrier 4 to allow him to settle closer and a wet track is right up his alley. Los Padres has had two starts on heavy tracks for a third to Navy Blood at Newcastle last May and he resumed last campaign with a third to Let's Go Again and Mogul Monarch under 61kg at Kembla. 'He has drawn a perfect gate in barrier 4 and doesn't have to settle as far back. He should just get a really nice run in transit,' he said. 'I think he's a really good chance again.' New stablemate Shehasattitude also lines up in the race. She beat just one home behind Candlewick at her stable debut at Warwick Farm just over two weeks ago but a drop in grade and a wet track can see her bounce back. 'She was first-up off a long break and has taken a lot of benefit from the run,' Carpenter said. The four-year-old won three of her first six starts including a win from Know Thyself last May. 'She has plenty of ability and has a great attitude in her work at home,' he said. 'Whether she runs here or wait for Warwick Farm next week, that decision is yet to be made but she will be competitive wherever she goes.' November Falls was game in defeat on a heavy track at Newcastle last week but a better draw can see her go one better in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1890m) where she has drawn barrier 1. After settling midfield, she made a move from the 600m to go out after the free-rolling leader and was very wide on the bend before Magicon by a length. 'It was a nice run last start. She gave everything she had and was only run down by a horse who had a nice run behind her and peeled off her back,' said Carpenter. 'She gets everything she needs this weekend to go one better. 'She has drawn a nice gate, a wet track and the distance suits. I'm sure she will be right there in the finish. 'She is pretty adaptable. She could either lead or take a sit just behind the leader. 'With the rail out nine metres, you would think it will benefit those horses up on the speed.' Beer also saddles up stable favourite Mnementh in the Listed Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush (1100m). 'He's like a fine wine. He keeps getting better with age,' he said. 'He gets a wet track which is ideal and he has drawn quite well.'
News.com.au
02-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Newcastle preview: Ideal conditions has Los Padres well placed to start his campaign with consecutive victories
Luck wasn't on the side of Los Padres during the spring but he hit back this campaign with a tough first-up win and looks well placed to go back-to-back when he heads to the Hunter Valley. The Mitchell Beer -trained gelding was still caught wide with cover before closing strongly down the centre of the track and dug deep to score in a tight finish from Divine Vicky and Headstock at Kembla two weeks ago. Los Padres was ridden by Beer's new stable apprentice, Holly Durnan, who sticks with the gelding in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1250m). 'He didn't have the best run that day. He was caught deep and was a bit keen in the middle stages but he was quite tough late,' said George Carpenter, assistant trainer to Beer. Los Padres storms home from @goulburnraces! @beermitchell â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) March 1, 2024 The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'He is a lovely horse who had a lot of bad luck last preparation so it was good to get the win first-up with him. It was a good confidence booster for him' The four-year-old son of Zoustar has drawn ideally in barrier 4 to allow him to settle closer and a wet track is right up his alley. Los Padres has had two starts on heavy tracks for a third to Navy Blood at Newcastle last May and he resumed last campaign with a third to Let's Go Again and Mogul Monarch under 61kg at Kembla. 'He has drawn a perfect gate in barrier 4 and doesn't have to settle as far back. He should just get a really nice run in transit,' he said. 'I think he's a really good chance again.' New stablemate Shehasattitude also lines up in the race. She beat just one home behind Candlewick at her stable debut at Warwick Farm just over two weeks ago but a drop in grade and a wet track can see her bounce back. 'She was first-up off a long break and has taken a lot of benefit from the run,' Carpenter said. The four-year-old won three of her first six starts including a win from Know Thyself last May. 'She has plenty of ability and has a great attitude in her work at home,' he said. An early double on the day for @MitchBeerRacing and @DanBeasley111 ðŸ'Œ This time with November Falls! â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 28, 2023 'Whether she runs here or wait for Warwick Farm next week, that decision is yet to be made but she will be competitive wherever she goes.' November Falls was game in defeat on a heavy track at Newcastle last week but a better draw can see her go one better in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1890m) where she has drawn barrier 1. After settling midfield, she made a move from the 600m to go out after the free-rolling leader and was very wide on the bend before Magicon by a length. 'It was a nice run last start. She gave everything she had and was only run down by a horse who had a nice run behind her and peeled off her back,' said Carpenter. 'She gets everything she needs this weekend to go one better. 'She has drawn a nice gate, a wet track and the distance suits. I'm sure she will be right there in the finish. 'She is pretty adaptable. She could either lead or take a sit just behind the leader. 'With the rail out nine metres, you would think it will benefit those horses up on the speed.' 'He's like a fine wine. He keeps getting better with age,' he said. 'He gets a wet track which is ideal and he has drawn quite well.'
