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AQPAN (2) finished second over 1400m at Kempton Park three and a half months ago. Form measures up and looks set for a strong return. AURA CHAMPAGNE (6) delivered just one start finishing 0.8L away in third over 1400m at Newbury six months ago. Seems to have plenty of ability. Will be tough to beat. CLEAR ABOVE (5) resumes from a nine month break. Was a moderate fourth attempting 1400m at Newcastle. On his best figures rates a leading chance. AY UP DUCK (3) is a three year old gelding who was a noted purchase at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 3. Market moves to be monitored closely.
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 62kgs
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Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, of 8 at Wolverhampton on February 23 over 1400m, 25 len behind Crown Relic carrying 62kg at $26. Second-up ran last in a small field at Wolverhampton on March 9 over 1400m, 19 len behind Crown Relic carrying 62kg at $151. Not likely to bother these.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 62kg | 1:27.57 | - | 3 |
| 19.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 62kg | 1:27.94 | - | 7 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather December 17 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Golden View carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. On debut second of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather December 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hidden Force carrying 59kg at $8. Leading chance.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/12/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $50,510.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:26.62 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 01/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:27.68 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Earthlight out of Fountain Of Time (GNS 18,000 (Tattersalls 2024 October Yearling Sale Book 3) purchase). Can measure up.
Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 10 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, 15 len behind Penny Time carrying 59kg at $81. Drawn the carpark and likely to struggle.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | NOV 3 | $29,040.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:39.84 | 10-9-9-8-8-9-9-10 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Newcastle All Weather June 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kanishka carrying 60.5kg at $13. On debut 11th of 13 at Carlisle May 29 over 1180m, 8 len behind Mister Moet with 59.5kg at $9. Progressive and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 275 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:32.17 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 11/13 | 29/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $23,060.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 59.5kg | 1:15.92 | 9-11-11 | 14 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Kameko out of Big News. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.