Wangaratta

Tomorrow, December 22, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

SMARTICON (4) hasn't raced since a smart win at Geelong over 1107m five-and-a-half weeks ago. Kept up to the mark with a placing in a recent trial at Caulfield Heath. Looks hard to hold out again. APPPLEBY (7) doesn't have the best strike rate but ran a strong race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1200m at Mornington, finishing third and close to the winner. Fitter again and looks a leading contender. PAPARAZZO (3) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten a nose, over 1175m at Albury. Winning rider aboard and is long overdue after a string of placings. Rates highly back at home. GAME THEORY (15) is a veteran who has been mixing distances. Best form stacks up nicely and looks a live chance wit the light weight. ELLMAKNIFICO (11) has found the line strongly last couple and among the chances again.

4. Smarticon
7. Apppleby
3. Paparazzo

Win Only

4. 4. Smarticon
J: JAKE NOONANT: DAVID & CORAL FEEK
F: 627x1
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw November 14 over 1107m defeating Golden Spritz with 59.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Royal Hill with 59kg at $1.80. Big finish to score fresh and looks hard to hold out again.
7. 7. Apppleby
J: BLAIKE MCDOUGALLT: GREG EURELL
F: 033x3
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm62 on November 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bedtime Angel with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Ballarat F&M Bm64 on October 24 2024 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Campari Twist carrying 58.5kg at $21. Not far away fresh and looks a leading contender.
3. 3. Paparazzo
J: JAKE DUFFYT: CRAIG WEEDING
F: 40222
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Albury Cl1 on December 6 over 1175m, nose behind Divron carrying 59kg at $3.60. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Gundagai Cl1 on November 14 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Ready To Rush carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Long overdue for a win and rates highly back on home track.
12. 12. The Cuban
J: CAITLIN HOLLOWOODT: DANIEL MCCARTHY
F: 36523
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind King's Taj with 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1200m, nose behind Wagunda carrying 60.5kg at $3.90. Has ability and should be winding up late.
6. 6. Barn Zee
J: CORY PARISHT: SYLVIA THOMPSON
F: x43x7
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Tatura Bm56 on December 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dapper Don carrying 60.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Corowa Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Amber Star carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Rates highly and should give a sight off the inside.
1. 1. Gin Oclock
J: RUBY LAMONTT: GRANT WHITE
F: 1426x
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
418
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Bendigo Bm70 October 30 2024 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Notabadbuy carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 May 17 2024 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind From Pantherland carrying 60kg at $8.50. Might be better off following this outing.
5. 5. Moonbird
J: MITCHELL AITKENT: PETER BURGUN
F: 9060x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
139
Verdict
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 August 5 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ruperts Red Rocket with 58.5kg at $11. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at this track 0 - 64 May 15 over 1170m, 9 len behind Claymore Mine carrying 56.5kg at $12. Prefer to see how he returns.
11. 11. Ellmaknifico
J: JACKIE BERIMANT: BRIAN MCGRATH
F: 60523
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at Stony Creek Cg&E 0 - 56 on December 7 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Magic Drum carrying 57.5kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Bairnsdale Bm52 on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Charming Di carrying 58kg at $5.50. Has found the line strongly last couple and among the chances again.
2. 2. Geegee Jet By
J: JOHN KISSICKT: ANTHONY CHIBNALL
F: x5630
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Geelong Bm66 on December 12 over 1130m, 13 len behind Tango Jewel carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Geelong 0 - 62 on November 8 over 1135m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Kagemusha with 59.5kg at $12. Has the task ahead.
9. 9. Rowdy Anthem
J: ALICE KENNEDYT: BEN BRISBOURNE
F: 69384
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Kaniva carrying 55.5kg at $9. Before that 8th of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 56 on November 9 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Kattegat with 59kg at $7.50. Not keen on his chances.
14. 14. Wagunda
J: MILOS BUNJEVACT: ANDREW DALE
F: 9x615
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 11 at Wagga Bm58 on December 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tycoon Artie carrying 55kg at $7.50. Before that won by a nose at Wagga Bm50 November 29 over 1200m defeating The Cuban carrying 57kg at $20. Not the best record ere at home but has ability and could feature at odds.
8. 8. Free To Play
J: JETT STANLEYT: MELANIE BULLARD
F: 91996
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Moe Bm56 on December 14 over 1000m, 2 len behind Mr Tickles with 59kg at $41. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm66 on December 5 over 955m, 7 len behind Blackberry Bomb with 55kg at $151. Prepared to overlook.
15. 15. Game Theory
J: SAM KENNEDYT: LESLIE ROBERTSON
F: 74880
Price History:
41.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Most recently 10th of 12 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1620m, 9 len behind Ballon D'or carrying 52kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on November 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Altermatum with 52kg at $101. Best form stacks up nicely and looks a live chance wit the light weight.
13. 13. Densetsu
J: TEO NUGENTT: ANDREW DALE
F: x2470
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Last start second last of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1100m, 8 len behind Bromeo carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that 7th of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sheridan Street with 62kg at $16. Confidence low and looks safely held.
10. 10. Wellspring
J: HANNAH EDGLEYT: JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
F: 04873
Price History:
67.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Don'tcallmechamp carrying 59kg at $21. Before that second last of 8 at Tumut Bm50 on November 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Irish Consort carrying 59.5kg at $5. Not far away lately but others rate better.

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