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Mum gets a haircut, wins a car SANDY Mortimer had never won anything, not even a chook raffle, until she was handed the keys to a brand new Ford Focus Trend.

Ms Mortimer couldn’t believe it when she was told she won the car – at first she thought it was a prank call.

But it was no joke. Ms Mortimer is the lucky winner of The Mackay Telegraph and Powerhouse Ford’s Local & Loving It! promotion.

For the past month, those who shopped at selected Mackay businesses entered into the draw for the Ford Focus Trend.

Ms Mortimer entered after getting her hair styled

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Winner of the Ford Focus Trend Sandra Mortimer with Powerhouse Ford principal Gary Lewis and Mackay Telegraph sales director Glenis Wilson. Photo Amanda Balmer

supporting local businesses whenever possible and this time it has really paid off,” she said.

“I got my hair done and a new car, I am blown away.”

Powerhouse Ford sales manager Rebecca Boyd said the Local & Loving

it! promotion was all about showcasing local businesses and encouraging loyalty.

“Local businesses owners offer great service and unique goods in Mackay and they are the first ones to sponsor school and sport events because they love this

town,” she said.

“We hope this promotionn has encouraged people to support them by shopping locally.”

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by Kym Abell, who shopped att Harvey Norman Electrical

Box jellyfish signal start of stinger season

By Natalie Dixon

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at Hairbenders Studio and her name was drawn out of thousands of entries on Wednesday.

Yesterday, Powerhouse Ford dealer principal Gary Lewis handed her the keys to her new car and congratulated her on her win.

“I didn’t really believe it until I had the keys,” Ms Mortimer said.

“I have never won anything before, not even a chook raffle and my first win was a brand new car – not a bad stocking filler before Christmas.”

The Walkerston woman said she had always shopped locally.

“I am a big believer in

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TWO deadly box jellyfish have been pulled from the water at Eimeo Beach, signaling the start of the stinger season.

The popular beach was closed on Wednesday for a short time after surf lifesavers discovered a box jellyfish while dragging, just days after the first one of

the season was found on Sunday.

On Monday, an adult was stung at Harbour beach by an unidentified stinger, according to Mackay Surf Life Saving development officer Demelza Mawer.

“We don’t think it was a box jelly fish because the symptoms were not severe,” she said.

“But the stingers at Eimeo

were identified as box jellyfish.

“The first one was only a juvenile, but it shows the season has started and people need to swim between the flags and wear protective clothing.”

Ms Mawer said surf lifesavers had been dragging nets around the region since October, but there had been no sightings of either iru-

kandji or box jellyfish, until now.

“The conditions are perfect for them and we expect to see a lot more over the coming months,” she said.

Box jellyfish and irukandji stings have put 205 people in hospital in the Mackay region over the past five years.

Researchers say they are working on a way to predict

when the stingers are mostt prolific and hope to have ann early warning system out byy early 2015.

The aim is for the warning system to be spread byy SMS alerts or smartphone app, according to CSRIO researcher Dr Scott Condie who said the informationn would be shared with councils, tourism organisations and surf lifesavers.

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Doggone! Mackay’s sex secret

By Natalie Dixon B

T THE term ‘off-leash’ has ttaken a whole new meaning iin Mackay, where thousands oof people are taking part in a bizarre sex craze called ‘‘dogging’, which involves ttaking pets for walks as an eexcuse to do it in public.

More than 4000 people ffrom the Mackay region have rregistered with Dogging

Australia, a website that claims finding Australian ‘doggers’ has “never been easier”.

People use the website to find like-minded people to have sex with in public places.

They use signals flashing their car headlights to encourage others to watch or join in and often walk their dogs to appear inconspicu-

ous.

The craze began in Britain but has spread around the world with the help of Facebook and internet sites.

Popular meeting spots in Mackay include Town Beach and Queens Park.

Doggers in the Mackay region range in age from 18 to 76, but when The Mackay Telegraph set up a fake profile we were approached by

people up to 87 years in age.

And they are not shy to travel for sex with one Newcastle man writing: “I can drive anywhere, anytime so get in touch”.

The majority of people on the site are men but there are women registered.

While the dogging craze is still relatively unknown in Australia, it has become a topic of debate in Britain

with one council suggesting filling fields popular with doggers with bulls to scare them off.

The Surray council also proposed sending in ranger to patrol well known sites and last year a major police search was launched in Devon, England, when four naked doggers were spotted in a popular dog walking park.

Mackay Police Inspector Andy Graham said the website had not been brought to police attention before and to date there had been no reports of people having sex in public.

“It certainly is illegal though,” he said.

“And I can tell you that anyone found doing this sort of behaviours will be visiting the courts.”

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Eton man Justin Glossop and his mum Arlene with some of the Mackay Base Hospital staff who helped save his life last week. Photo Amanda Balmer

Man gets lifesaving 10 litres of blood for Christmas

t n By Natalie Dixon y THE team at Mackay Base Hospital has given one local y man the greatest Christmas gift of all – his life.

Justin Glossop was rushed into the new Emergency n Department in the early hours of Friday morning with a life threatening bleed after a tonsillectomy at

another hospital.

The 20-year-old boilermaker had 10 litres of blood – double the amount in the average human body – pumped into him by staff, who worked for hours to stabilise him so he could be transferred to a specialist in Townsville.

Yesterday he was back at

the base to thank the staff who saved his life and to urge people to donate blood this holiday season.

“Some of it is a bit blurry,” he said.

“I remember laying there for hours while blood was pumped into me, people were rushing around and they had to defrost some

of their blood bank supplies because I was going through it so fast.

“Mum thought I was a goner but I sort of knew the staff had me sorted, they were amazing.

“I didn’t donate blood ever before but I will now, their stocks are pretty low from what I have heard – I think I

went through about 20 bags of the stuff.”

Emergency physician Peter Wirth said around 20 people from doctors and nurses to pathology staff, clerks and orderlies helped save Justin, but they couldn’t have done it without the people who donated blood.

“When you meet a person

and see that his life was saved by blood it cements the fact that blood donation is intensely important; especially this time of year when for many reasons much more blood is needed,” he said.

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Mackay shaping up to be centre Alpha mine could start trend towards overseas workforces

By Cait Bester

A LEADING resource economist says Gina Rinehart’s plan to employ large numbers of overseas workers is likely to result in more miners looking abroad for employees.

Although the mining magnate hasn’t yet confirmed that she will operate the $6.5 billion Alpha Coal Project in the Galilee Basin with a percentage of foreign workers, earlier this year GVK vice-chairman Sanjay Reddy flagged the company was likely to apply to use overseas workers to “fill the skills shortage gap”.

CQUniversity professor in regional development

economics, John Rolfe, said if Ms Rinehart’s mine was successful in employing overseas workers then it would be likely other mining companies would follow suit.

Prof Rolfe said in today’s current climate mining companies were dealt with rising taxes and higher wages, causing them to look at more efficient ways to operate their companies and this could mean turning to an overseas workforce.

“If Gina’s mine does employ an overseas workforce it will put more competition into the market… it will make the market more contestable,” Prof Rolfe said.

“This will certainly mean fewer jobs for Australian residents.

“It’s a reaction to high wages and conditions that have developed over the last few years.

“If overseas workers are utilised more in the mining industry, then it is more likely to see big changes with contractors as there will be more pressure for them to lower their prices as they are competing with the overseas market.”

During construction, labour for the Alpha mine, rail and port project is estimated to peak at about 4600 workers with just over 2000 involved with the mine, coal handling and dragline

construction.

The remaining 2350 would work on the rail and port construction.

“In terms of operations, peak employment over the long term is estimated at approximately 1500 for the mine with about 270 for rail and port,” GVK executive general manager external affairs and strategy Helen Stehbens said.

“Many of the mine workers are expected to be FIFO as you would understand.

It is expected that the north Queensland/Whitsunday areas will be an incentive for particularly the northern rail and port employees to reside locally.”

A bulk sample mine, which extract coal for export and trial burns in South Korea and Chinese power stations was successful conducted at the Alpha Coal Project site in 2011.

Over the long term Alpha Coal operations will employ up 1500 for the mine itself with about 270 people needed for on-going operations for rail and port.

By Cait Bester

MACKAY is shaping up to be at the centre of Gina Rinehart’s $6.4 billion Alpha mega mine project and each year of construction expected to pump more than $1 billion into the nation’s economy and create more than 4600 jobs.

Mackay is one of the chosen options as an entry point for a break-in-bulk point, where cargo is transferred from one mode of transport to another, and GVK Hancock is examining whether Mackay has the potential to handle the large volumes of infrastructure planned to be shipped into the country during the construction phase of the Alpha mine project.

“Regular liner breakbulk services operate into Brisbane, however the potential of increasing the break-bulk charter shipping capacity into Mackay will be considered and it is definitely possible,” GVK executive

general manager external affairs and strategy Helenw Stehbens told The Mackayl m Telegraph.

“It is difficult to be veryt precise at the moment as thea contractors themselves willr have views also, in terms of entry points for materials. c “Mackay is less congestedr than say, Gladstone, whichi is a benefit also to be con-o h sidered.

“Further, there is space atl Mackay for consignments toM be marshalled and so forth, which is also a positive ben-u efit along with the presencei of customs and AQIS (quar-t antine service).” r If Mackay is chosen asi the break-bulk cargo pointt then heavy trucks will bee required to transport the equipment and materials viaw road to Alpha, however ther merits of rail is also beingw t examined.

The Alpha Coal projectt in the Galilee Basin willt include a 500km rail line and port facilities at Abbot Point.vv

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of $6.4 billion mega mine project

Ms Stehbens said there were possible plans to utilise the line for essential mine services to decrease the number of heavy haulage vehicles on the region’s roads.

“The different tasks or categories of road haulage requirements for the project include LCL or full loads on taut liner trailers, general haulage particularly flat top loads and heavy haulage,” Ms Stehbens said.

“We have also a desire to understand what back loading can be undertaken practically with respect to the railway from Abbot Point into the future. For example, transporting the petrol needed for the mine via rail.”

It comes after GVK last week announced a memorandum had been signed with QCoal, which means the two companies will work together on coal transportation services.

Those services will be provided by Hancock to QCoal

for about 20 million tonnes of coal per annum.

It is anticipated the coal will be transported on the Galilee Basin north-to-south rail line, which the State Government announced earlier this year as the preferred rail corridor.

Ms Stehbens said to date GVK’s Alpha Coal project was the first and only exporter of coal from the Galilee Basin with 125,000 tonnes of coal extracted from a bulk sample pit last year.

She said the coal was then tested in power stations in South Korea and China with “excellent burn results”.

Pending on approvals, the company anticipates the construction timeframe has been given 36 months with the mine expected to start producing coal in 2016.

Once in operation, the mine will produce returns to the Federal Government of over $1 billion each year in royalties and taxes.

A trio of mines

Mining magnate Gina Reinhart has grand plans for the Alpha mine project. Photo AAP

THERE are three mines proposed – Alpha Coal, Kevin’s Corner and Alpha West.

The Alpha Coal Project, of which Indian company GVK has a 79% stake while Gina Rinehart has retained 21%, will produce up to 32 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of thermal coal using open cut mining.

The adjacent Kevin’s Corner (fully owned by GVK) is expected to yield up to 30Mtpa from open cut and underground mining.

Still in the concept stage is the adjoining Alpha West Project (79% owned by GVK and 21% by Hancock Coal) which is expected to produce 16-24Mtpa from its underground mine.

Construction of Kevin’s Corner ramping up CONSTRUCTION of GVK’s adjoining Kevin’s Corner Project – about 80kms north of the town of Alpha and 130kms southwest of Clermont - is anticipated to commence as early as 2014 with the first coal output expected to be produced in 2017/18.

The Kevin’s Corner

Project team is currently examining the potential for three underground longwall mining operations and open cut operations.

The mine will have a production capacity output of up to 30 Mtpa from concurrent open-cut and underground longwall mining, and the mine’s life span is

expected to extend beyond 30 years with less than 1 billion tonnes of the 4.3 billion tonne resource scheduled to be mined.

According to GVK, the underground coal panels could be some of the most productive in the world, with long and wide mining panels possible across the

flat dipping deposit.

Working sections for the longwalls range from 3 metres to 4.5 metres in thickness.

Exploration to date has concentrated on the most economic portions of the Kevin’s Corner Project with 1.5 billion tonnes of the resource being the focus for

open-cut and underground longwall mine design, with the potential for further drilling to substantially increase reserves in the upper seams to the west of the deposit.

Automated product stacking for the storage of the coal and reclaim facilities with dual automated train load-outs are also planned

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Coal from the Kevin’s Corner Project will be loaded onto trains which will travel along an 18km spur from the train load-out to join the Alpha to Abbot Point rail line to the Abbot Point unloading station.

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Deirdre desires second term

Deirdre Comerford has enjoyed her first year as Mackay’s Mayor. Photo Amanda Balmer

IT’S been a big year for Deirdre Comerford who has hit the ground running since she was sworn in as the region’s Mayor seven months ago.

Deirdre spoke to Mackay Telegraph editor Melissa Grant about her hectic year, her plans to run for a second term and how her council will push for a ring road and major upgrade to our City Heart.

It’s been 12 months since you indicated you wanted the mayoral job and it’s been seven months since you were sworn in – how are you feeling about the job now?

I’m thoroughly enjoying it. It’s challenging, demanding – no two days are the same and that’s probably what I enjoy about my work.

You never know what the day is going to throw you.

Has there been anything that has surprised you about the job so far?

The number of emails received externally through the day did shock me, I’ve got to say. And staying on top of them, I haven’t succeeded. But my PA (personal assistant) and I will do our best in the New Year.

How many emails do you receive?

She estimates I get 500

external emails a week.

They are mostly from organisations – people asking questions. That’s not internal stuff – there are way more of those.

What has been the biggest challenge for you so far?

Apart from my inbox? (laughs). No I’ve taken pretty much everything else in my stride. I’m thankful for the amount of years’ experience I have had as a councillor. That puts you in good stead to face the challenges today and in the future. I’ve been enjoying working regionally, so I’m grateful for the two may-

ors I have in Whitsunday and Isaac, Jenny (Whitney) and Anne (Baker). On the national scene you have to act regionally. Our statistics as a region can put us out there – not just individual council stats. When you do that you have to do swings and roundabouts – you score this time, I score next time.

You can’t be successful all the time in your own right.

The past has shown you still don’t score every time you put an application in. So you may as well support each other to make sure someone gets up and each time, and next time, the region is successful.

The State Government has made it no secret that it doesn’t have much money to give to councils, so that must make things really tough?

The Federal Government has the money and the State Government has the power and we are left with the problems. So when you look at the split of income across the nation and then you look at who has got what roles to do, we are tasked with a lot of roles and limited income base – so how is that supposed to be sustainable going forward?

I’ve seen on the world scene what other countries have done. They may go to regional governments and cut out a tier of government, but that’s fraught with its difficulties as well. I’d like to think that one day, as a nation, we seriously look at what should the Federal Government be funding and I think the assets of the nation, so the road network and all the rest of it, needs a re-look.

Next year will be a Federal election year and council has infrastructure plans – will you use those to strongly push for funding for specific projects and what will they be?

Certainly and I’ve been talking to both sides of politics and trying to get their policies on infrastructure going forward. It’s a pretty grim story no matter which party gets up, to be honest. I have mapped out the

delegations I want to haver in the year, particularly withc director generals to feed intop ministers. So I’ve looked ate the Federal scene and StateD scene and I’ve worked outm who we need to have relationships with, but I’ve really been holding out until we have a CEO to come with me and do that relationshipb W building.

Were there any projectsw you have identified thatl b you will push for?

Certainly stage one of thes ring road. Its study will havep finished in the New Yeart and Main Roads would havei gone out for consultation.T It depends when the elec-e tion is, but they will be in ag good place to know that thisu is the preferred alignment,s this is the indicative cost,g etc. And I think stage one ofg that alignment we do havet to go into bat for. It dependst on which side of politics gets in, but they (current Federalc Government) talk about thei cost-sharing arrangementt that will change between theb t State and the Feds.

Are you worried aboutc whether the ring road willy get up because of the talky about funding arrange-o ments when the State doesn’t want to give anything?

It makes it tough, but who knows in politics what comes out where and how?

But I’m hopeful. The road network is terribly important.

During the election one thing you said was that you

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after a great year in top job

really wanted to restore civic pride. You said that people didn’t feel proud enough about Mackay.

Do you feel like you have made any inroads there?

I hope I have. Just take Christmas – I hope people are enjoying their Christmas tree in Victoria/Wood St. It’s beautiful don’t you think?

When you look at it at night with the little LED lights lit up through every little branch, it just makes you smile. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback about our tree… I’ve seen people taking photographs of our tree.

The baby welcoming ceremony was a hit and we’ve got the next one coming up early next year… that showed me people are hungry to be connected. We’ve got our usual round of festival and events throughout the year but we’ve workshopped that to see how we can embellish and improve it. So I have a lot more things on the drawing board but you can’t exhaust staff in the first six months. But I am committed to that because if you have pride in the place you live then the dynamics of the town start to change.

Another thing you said during the election was that you would advocate for a free month of dumping to help people get cyclone ready.

That’s something I knew I wouldn’t achieve in the first year because I knew that there was no ability for that in the budget. In the

lead up to next year’s budget, I’ve got to see how the other councillors feel on it.

But I believe the town needs to have a spring clean in the lead up to the cyclone season. I need the average householder to do more than what they are and to achieve that I need to encourage them and I do think having the ability of free dump days is part of the solution.

Are there any big changes or things we can expect in the 2013/14 budget?

We’ve been reviewing all the rating categories… just doing comparisons with other councils and really looking at them thoroughly. We’ve been looking at that every month since we brought down the budget. So when we come up with some way forward, and the councillors say we want to go out (with it), then I will go out with it to the public. I will do a roadshow because there will be winners and losers and I’ve only got x amount of rateable evaluations and I need to make sure I have the rating categories fair and equitable.

And a rising cost base…

We do, but this council is very committed to helping the average homeowner who only has one property, it’s their principal place of residence, it’s where they live, they don’t have any other investment properties, they are struggling to meet the cost of their rates. So we are very committed for that rating category to get some

relief.

Can we expect any big changes next year or are there any exciting projects on the cards?

Well we don’t have much money to do anything too exciting. But the small windfall we got from selling the Ergon Energy building and the proceeds from the sale of the ULDA joint venture… we have gone to the Federal Government and said you have to come up with 50% contribution.

That’s how we will come up with our 50% and now can you come up with the $8.8 million to match it to revamp our City Centre. In the New Year, there will be a City Centre taskforce established and there will be a coordinator and then hopefully we will have the news from the government as to whether we are successful or not and then we have a plan to go forward. If we are unsuccessful with our grant application then plan b is to do place making activities, festival and activities you do in a place to create activity.

It’s early days, but seven months into the job can you see yourself going for a second term?

In this job, it’s like steering a big ship to do a U-turn.

You can’t do it right away, it takes time. If the public wants me, I would love to do two terms and then I’d see myself retiring to be honest because I think the energy you need to keep at this pace, I need to hand that

over to someone else. I can only see myself doing it for two terms.

How are you finding the energy levels and balancing the role of mayor and family because you do have two young kids?

I couldn’t do it without my husband. I tell him every day when I come home from work and he’s like daddy day care – they’ve been to the Bluewater Lagoon, they’ve done some craft activity, they’ve been down to the park and I come home to two content happy children because they’ve had a fun day and they are fed and they are happy. If I didn’t have the husband I’ve got, I would never have put my hand up for the job, because I’m not superwoman.

Any time off over Christmas?

Yes, I work all the way up to Christmas and then I have three weeks off. So there will be no emails or phones.

I have people organised to take my roles on for me and it’s my time with my children and they get me 24/7 with no interruptions.

When you give seven days a week to your job, I think it’s important to take time out to focus on your family and they have marked it on the calendar – they know when mummy finishes work and then we get to be on holidays. We are going away. We are going to adoption camp… and then we are going to the Gold Coast theme parks.

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NEWS Bandi puts Mackay on Movember map MACKAY urologist Sanjeev Bandi raised the second highest amount of money in Australia for this year’s Movember campaign.

Dr Bandi went one better when it came to his blog site – his MoSpace, at Mobro. co/745202, was adjudged the best Mospace in Australia by the Movember Foundation.

He personally raised $33,366 to finish the second highest individual fundraiser in Australia and fourth in the world. There were 1,125,482 people registered for the fundraising event this year.

His team, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club Weet-Bix MyCricket, raised $39,420 to rank ninth in Australia from the 18,900 teams registered.

Movember aims to raise awareness about men’s health issues, particularly male cancers.

Limited M150 book on sale

A LIMITED book celebrating Mackay’s 150th birthday is hitting bookshelves.

The book, Cane, Coal & A Coral Coast, is now available from Council Customer Service Centres around Mackay.

Produced by Bookmen Publishers, the sesquicentenary anniversary book, explores the Mackay and Central Highlands history from the early indigenous tribes to Captain John Mackay’s settlement at Greenmount in 1862.

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New HIV test on way

A QUICK new screening test for HIV, which will cut the waiting time for results from three months to half an hour, will soon be available in Queensland.

Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on HIV/ AIDS, Darren Russell, said the new test was approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration this week for marketing in Australia.

Mr Russell said a number of logistical issues were yet to be finalised, but he was confident that rapid testing would be available in Queensland Health facilities in the near future.

Top cop’s plea to drivers IT has been a busy and tough year for our boys and girls in blue with a number of significant incidents – from road crashes to full scale searches – occurring throughout the region.

Now the officers are faced with the silly season which, too often, is a time when tragedy occurs on our roads.

Superintendent Ben Hanbidge knows too well about the heartbreak fatality road crashes can bring – for both the families and emergency services involved.

Supt Hanbidge delivered this passionate plea to motorists ahead of the peak festive period: Well, it’s almost Christmas and it’s that time of the year when staff parties are being held and families are traveling long distances on our roads to be with family over the festive season.

Alcohol is a common factor in much of what we do to celebrate Christmas and the lead-up to Christmas.

I make this point because alcohol, if consumed responsibly, can add some cheer to celebrations. However, unfortunately when consumed to excess and irresponsibly, it can bring much tragedy and heartbreak to many families and emergency personal involved.

Too often police are required to deal with the road fatalities caused by alcohol, or the drunken disturbance that ends tragically with ‘one punch’. They are left with the task of delivering

the sad news to families at what should be a very happy time of the year and could have been avoided. I urge everyone to drink responsibly and act responsibly.

From a policing perspective, 2012 has been a good year for Mackay district police. We continue to see reductions in reported breakand-enters, vehicle theft and assaults.

However, our greatest concern is the district’s road toll which this week stands at 23 – this is two more deaths than for the same time last year. One death is one too many and 23 is just tragic.

I am begging with motorists to drive with care and remember the fatal five: speeding, drink driving, seat belts, fatigue, and inattention. There is no such thing as a traffic accident, every crash is caused by driver error and normally involves one of the fatal five.

The Mackay district police responded to many difficult tasks throughout the year.

The nine-day search in the Eungella National Park looking for lost bushwalker Sean Russell was one of many and involved large numbers of our people working together with SES volunteers and locals.

The overall response really did require the cooperation between police and the local community and, unfortunately, although Mr Russell did not survive his ordeal the efforts put in by the emergency services was

Superintendent Ben Hanbidge is urging motorist to stay safe over the holiday period. Photo Amanda Balmer

outstanding.

We continue to receive outstanding community support which really is essential to successful policing in a booming district such as Mackay and an example of this the Mackay Police Charity Ball which was held

earlier this year.

The ball raised an outstanding $70,000 for the Children’s Oncology Ward at Mackay Base Hospital and Mackay PCYC. The Ball was strongly supported

by Mackay businesses and the local community. We

would like to thank everyone who has supported our police officers throughout the year.

On behalf of all Mackay District police officers, I would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Walkers resort to weapons

By Natalie Dixon

MACKAY pet owners are carrying sticks, umbrellas and even golf clubs on walks with their animals to beat aggressive canines, with at least three vicious dog attacks reported every week.

Veterinarians say they treat three to seven dogs a week, on average, which have been mauled by marauding canines. Some put down because of their extreme injuries.

Bucasia Beach and Harbour Beach are attack hotspots according to veterinarian Ashley Young from Better Pet Vets, who is calling for pet owners to teach their animals how to behave from an early age.

“We see at least two to three attacks during the week and on a busy weekend we get around four,” Mr Young said.

“The injuries can range from minor scrapes to major trauma and it is extremely stressful for the animals, as well as the pet owners.

“It’s awful, not the sort of

work you want to be doing as a vet. Most of the time we can save the animal, but in extreme cases they don’t stand a chance and have to be put down.”

Mr Young said people had started arming themselves on walks, just in case their pets were attacked.

“Basically it is so they can beat the other dogs off,” he said.

“Sometimes you can pick the dog up, but that just increases your chances of getting mauled as well.”

Although the majority of attacks happened at beaches or parks, even suburban streets are not safe, something Mt Pleasant local Jake Scott, 26, discovered recently.

The hospitality worker was walking his five-monthold puppy last month when a large dog rushed out of a driveway and attacked his pet.

“The dog just came out of nowhere,” he said.

“It bit my dog on the paw and I had to scoop her up to

keep her safe.

“Now she is too scared to go outside unless I am there with her.”

Mr Young said cats had also been attacked, but many dog owners thought “nothing of it”.

“People seem to think it is ok for dogs to eat cats.

“But it’s unacceptable and needs to stop.

“It’s simple really, but it is vital that you teach your dog to behave when they are as young as possible. They need to be socialised so they get used to as many different dogs and people as possible, that way they won’t be aggressive when they come across new things.

“Older dogs can be taught but it takes longer and it’s easier to get in and nip that behaviour at the bud as soon as possible.”

Better Pet Vets can help with all kinds of dog behaviour, from barking to aggression, toilet training and fear of other people and dogs.

For more information call 4955 6000.

ABOVE: Better Pet Vets’ Dr Ashley Young and behaviourist Selina Neill encourage dog owners to socialise their pets at a young age to avoid dangerous behaviours. Photo Amanda Balmer RIGHT: Jake Scott with Benji the shitzu Maltese puppy which was attacked by a a dog recently.

Photo Amanda Balmer

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Your VOICE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mail: Editor, Mackay Telegraph, PO Box 6043, Mackay Mail Centre, 4741 COMMENT

Editor: Melissa Grant We’re taking a wellearned short break IT’S been a big year at The Mackay Telegraph and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our readers and advertisers for their support during 2012.

Since launching the publication in March, we’ve broken some big stories, won a campaign to get the new council to reopen the Memorial Pool on weekends, introduced new sections to the paper, started a monthly food magazine and relaunched our property guide after a merger with Real Estate Plus. We’ve even given away a new car, with the help of Powerhouse Ford.

Our parent company, Queensland Media Holdings, has also launched newspapers in Rockhampton and Toowoomba.

Needless to say, we’ve had an extremely busy year and the team will take a well-earned break next week.

This is the last edition of The Mackay Telegraph for 2012.

There will be no publication on December 28. But we will be back into the swing of things first up in the New Year with our papers to hit the streets again from January 4.

Once again, we’d like to thankyou for a great year. We wish all our readers and advertisers a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2013.

Fuel trucks are a recipe for disaster

It is great to see that someone is continuing to highlight the inevitable disaster that one day is going to happen when one of the fuel trucks carrying over 1.5 million litres a year through Walkerston has an accident, either turning onto the old bridge near the school or at the other end of town and has the same effect near St Johns.

Besides destroying the town, this would pollute the creek that feeds most of the farms but would also close down the highway to the mines.

I understand from your story (MT 14/12/12) that the throughput of fuel vehicles alone is to double in the coming few years to 3 million litres. This of course excludes the constant rumble of the b-doubles, some of which are carrying other combustible loads plus the thousands of normal traffic which passes through a twolane street in Walkerston and over a bridge that has seen its best days already long ago.

I put a challenge to you and for that matter all the media and our elected representatives starting at our first line of government, the regional council, to at least facilitate a meeting of State and Federal representatives to fast-track the diversion of the traffic through Stockroute Rd. I ask you to put to both Ted (Malone) and Tim (Mulherin), who have been across this problem for a long time, on what they are going to do. I ask you to put to George Christensen what his government is going to do about it. I put to George that he does not have

to drive up and down the highway to find a cause as there is one right here. I ask that you put to Kirsten Livermore, who lives in Rockhampton and represents all of us who live outside the City Gates, what her government is going to do.

I don’t want to hear political waffle or blame. I, like most people, are sick of that. What we want to know is what they are prepared to do to make the bypass to Stockroute Rd happen before the inevitable catastrophe.

Ron McGee, Walkerston

A case of political head-hunting

While scrolling through TV channels recently, I came upon an ABCTV interview show called Capitol Hill.

The hostess was interviewing a representative from the Federal electoral office. I was surprised at the numbers he gave when, in answer to a question, he stated that around 1.5 million people did not vote at the last Federal election. He claimed that around half that number, about 750,000, were not even on the electoral rolls and the other 750,000, or so, did not bother to vote or voted informally. When he said that many of those who did not vote were either of aboriginal descent and many others were young people who intentionally didn’t vote or voted informally, some recent LNP activities sprung to mind. Not too long after that program, Tony Abbott made a trip to the Northern Territory to (as described in the media) “head-hunt” a female Aboriginal politician who had

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left Labor and become an Independent, but that Mr Abbott still had hopes of converting her to his cause. Once again, he had no luck with the female of the species. Campbell Newman was also busy in the process of trying to make Aboriginal friends (and voter?) by relaxing the anti-grog laws in some Aboriginal settlements in North Queensland, much to the disgust of many of the nation’s leading Aboriginal spokespersons.

Our part-time local member for Dawson George Christensen could not resist getting in the act and, as usual, was what politicians call disingenuous about it, using lies instead of plain unvarnished English.

He claimed the Chronic Dental Health Scheme brought in by the last LNP Government at an estimated cost of $90 million a year, which soon blew out to $80 million a month for taxpayers, was for Aboriginal Health. If you believe that there must be a heck of a lot of Aboriginals getting around with Hollywood smiles.

The scheme was open to subsidise by those with dentalinsurance, certainly not your average punter. This was another of John Howard’s handout-out scheme rorts which culminated in a $330-plus billion splurge in his last three years in office, along with the medical insurance rebate and other lurks dressed up as middle-class welfare and tax-cuts for the wealthy.

George Christensen was employed in De-Anne Kelly’s office when she was the Member for Dawson. Perhaps George could tell us if she, or any of the

the Labor Party in 1972 when they wanted to replace him in the seat of Mackay. He stood as independent Labor and easily won the seat. He held the seat and eventually returned to the Queensland Labor Party as leader. He spent four years as Leader of the Opposition in the Bjelke Petersen years and copped a lot of flak; however he never took a backward step and refused to condemn his opponents. His honesty was admired by friends and foe.

In 1989, when Wayne Goss won the Queensland Government for Labor, Casey was the first one rewarded with an appointment to cabinet as Minister for Primary Industries. He was endorsed for the 1995 election, but by this time his old enemy of diabetes had taken control and his doctor gave him the ultimatum – your leg or your life?

He had a wonderful sense of humour, something that seems to be lacking in today’s pollies.

He told of the time when he had an artificial leg made in Brisbane. He was supposed to have it fitted, but he was too busy cleaning out his office to have it done and returned to his beloved Mackay with a crutch under one arm and his leg in a plastic bag under the other and, I imagine, a big smile on his face. Another time when he was campaigning for the present Member of Mackay Tim Mulherin, it was written that Tim would have a big shoe to fill! Ed Casey is no longer with us and I often wonder what he would say about the present governments, both Federal and State?

Malcolm Maclean, Mirani

geriatrics from the Howard era who still remain in the Parliament, think voters are fooled and unaware of the massive infrastructure neglect resulting from those politically-based handouts. I wonder too if they consider the human loss and financial loss resulting from the phony war in Iraq? I don’t think the majority of Aboriginal people are going to rush to join or support the LNP. The history is on the board and, like many of us; they probably can’t afford to take the risk of trusting the LNP. Politics sunk to a new level during the Howard era, and Abbott and co have continued the downward trajectory.

Now the LNP smear-trio of Abbott, Bishop and Pyne are in the media saying that the electoral office is trying to do its job “is another Labor plot”.

How can you believe these people?

Tom Docherty, North Mackay

Old school pollies needed

I wonder how many readers, listeners and watcher are like me and sick of insurance salespersons and politicians.

I don’t know who the worst is? Insurance for the price of a cup of coffee a month and in a couple of years it is the price of a carton of scotch? No medical up to 80 years of age – who are they trying to kid?

Politicians who continually sling mud at each other instead of looking after their constituents who voted them in hoping that they would change the world! What a shock!

Where are the old time politicians like Edmund Casey? Ed had the courage to resign from

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Local News When two become one A bit of Sex and the City

WE’RE not sure if it’s because women do most of the clothes shopping or whether they are trying to save on washloads by trying to stick to similar colours.

Or maybe, just maybe, they want to make it easy to

find one another if they get lost in the Christmas crowds at Caneland Central.

But one thing is clear – couples in Mackay love to dress the same.

Gossip Girls spotted dozens of couples wearing

almost matching outfits at Caneland on the weekend.

One couple even sported mustard shorts and white tops.

Seriously, what’s the deal there? We’re not sure but make it stop.

MACKAY just may have its very own Carrie Bradshaw.

We hear one shoe-loving Ooralea woman has more than 300 pairs – and that’s after turfing out 80 of them this week.

She even has two walkin robes to store her beloved shoes in.

We won’t name any names, but the girls at Holus Boalus and Kaytown Shoes will know who she is. After all, that’s where our Carrie bought most of her shoes from. Kudos for supporting local business.

Mercury rising WHILE the sun has been out this week, we don’t think it quite reached 330°C as forecast by one media outlet on Monday.

The mercury may have been rising, but not by that much. Then again, one Mackay bloke did have 22 chickens die from the heat. Maybe the chooks didn’t want to hang around

to find out if the weather forecast was correct.

Some were excited by the outlook, including Member for Dawson George Christensen who wrote on his Facebook page “global warming?” alongside a photo of the weather report.

For the record, Monday’s top temperature was 34°C.

Son follows in dad’s footsteps LIKE father, like son. That is certainly the case for one Mackay family when it comes to late night mishaps.

Remember the bloke who fractured his leg when he stacked his bicycle into the kerb outside his house after

Friday night drinks at his local bowlsy?

Well, his son is also sporting a fractured leg after a big night out in the City Heart last week.

Funnily enough the father and son have both fractured

the exact same bone in their left legs. They even required the same operation to fix the fractures and had identical plates inserted into their respective legs.

They are now both getting around on crutches.

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VIPs clock up 1000 hours of service New dawn for Mackay Sugar

By Cait Bester

TWO Mackay Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) have clocked up 1000 hours of service in just five years.

Retirees Jim Paton and Jillian Phillips were this week awarded for their efforts which have included countless hours of security audits, speaking to the community about different safety campaigns, court service and school zone radar checks.

“I became a VIP because I wanted to learn new skills and build on the skills that I already had; I wanted to make a contribution and thought Volunteer in Policing would be perfect for me as you are contributing to a very honorable emergency service,” Ms Phillips said. “My job mostly is working with the district court liaison officer – processing the paperwork that comes back from the courts.

“But my friend and I have

done home security audits, the lock it or lose it campaign which involves checking vehicles that are unlocked, and anything that is required of VIPs. I have thoroughly enjoyed it, we have all made some really good friends and

it’s worthwhile.”

Mr Paton joined the VIPs team five years ago when he retired after 36 years of employment with the Department of Main Roads.

“I wanted something to do as I wasn’t going to veg out at home… and it has been very rewarding,” he said.

Police Crime Prevention officer in charge Sergeant Nigel Dalton said VIPs, especially Mackay’s seven volunteers, were an asset and a valuable resource to the QPS. “VIPs are purely an extra arm of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and they can work in any department doing all sorts of different jobs,” he said. “In some cases VIPs gives us extra manpower. They certainly do a lot of jobs for crime prevention, but they’ve also worked within the traffic branch and court service so they are really a valuable resource for us to use.”

Sgt Nigel Dalton

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“VIPs are purely an extra arm of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and they can work in any department doing all sorts of different jobs.” it’s a great way to get out and about and talk to the community. We all enjoy what we do and all of us do it because we feel there is a need for it and

By Natalie Dixon

fication projects which are likely to more than double MACKAY Sugar’s $120 the company’s current $300 million cogeneration plant million annual revenue over will not only produce a third the next 20 years. of the region’s energy – it But there are a few hurdles also has the power to propel to get through first – finding the company into a diverse a market for other products, future that could pump an investigating technology and extra $327 million annually making sure there is enough into our economy and create cane being grown to keep itb another 200 jobs. all going.

The green energy plant “We have been offerwill bring in an extra $22 ing interest free loans for million annually, additional new areas planted in cane income which will allow in 2013,” CEO Quinton Mackay Sugar to work on Hildebrand said. other diversification projects “A lot of cane land hasb they have been investigat- been lost in the last decade ing including an $85 million but we are trying to reclaim ethanol plant, a $72 million some of it.

Police volunteers Jim Paton, John Blackwell, Delmaand Fredrickson and Gillian Phillips haveseeing been involved yeast plant the produc“We are a bit inof various policing activities and campaigns. tion ofPhoto highAmanda value Balmer citric acid. cattle grazing land being About 200 jobs could be replanted in cane. Ideally we created through the diversi- want to be sitting at six mil-

Beauty therapists welcome sunbed ban

By Natalie Dixon

BEAUTY therapists in Mackay are backing a State Government decision to ban sunbeds, saying faking it is the safest way to get a golden glow.

Health Minister Lawrence Springborg this week It will hit full in announced newcapacity solariFebruary produce ums wouldandbecan banned in Queensland from January enough electricity to meet 1a because sunbeds and standthird of the region’s needs, up tanning machines that also providing energy to the used exposure to ultraviolet Racecourse Mill and radiation (UVR) were adjadancent Racecourse Refinery. gerous.

“People who use a solarium before the age of 35 have a 75% greater risk of melanoma,” Mr Springborg said.

The cogeneration process early 2010 and involved replacing one of the mills traditional boilers, designed to incinerate bagasse, with Body Conscious a more efficient high presbeauty therapist sure boiler and a new steam Jess Bowerman says a spray tan turbine generator. is the safest way to get a summer glow.

Photo Amanda Balmer

Mackay Sugar started supplying the Mackay electricity grid with green power from its $120 million Racecourse Cogeneration Plant on Thursday.

The project started in

Quinton Hildebrand shows off the new cogeneration plant at

“Under new regulations, Racecourse odourless and fast drying equipment fails as Amanda licens- Balmer Photo Mill. or the possession, supply and ees relocate.” and don’t leave you looking Mr Springborg said indi- orange. use of new commercial solaria will be banned.” viduals would continue to be “It takes less than 15 min“The Radiation Safety licensed until no more com- utes to get a spray tan and bagasse sent The steamlook mercial solariaisremained. getsteam that drives same the healthy Amendment Regulation (No. The without the sun damage.”

Cann,boilowner ofturbine 1) 2012 would ban the pos- to theShirley sugar mills which is connected session of any new commer- er Body Springborg said the whereConscious it is usedinasVictoriato the Mr electrical generator. cial solaria in Queensland.’’

St, said the ban should have ban would not apply to a for combustion to ago.

“This will prevent the fuelhappened solarium used exclusively by a long time The sugar milling heat water and produce establishment of new com“We see a lot of people a health practitioner for a processenterprises producesbased a on steam. mercial who have skin damage from diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, or privately-owned exposure to UVR, as well using sun beds,” she said. high value biomass High voltage electricity solaria for the personal use of asenergy the expansion of those “It is aging and dehydrates The renewable energy source called (renewable energy) is probusiness that currently exist your skin and with the great an individual. is distributed to house-availableducedAby2012 bagasse, fibreheleft the report steam covering genera- 18 across the state,” said. fake tan formulas holds via the Mackay over from the cane tor.

“Our current legislation these days there is no need to EC and trade-related counSource: Mackaythat Sugar after crushing. tries found in 2008 an requires operators to be electricity use a sungrid. bed. licensed.

“The days of looking estimated 3438 cases of mel“This ban on new equip- orange and patchy are gone. anoma could be attributed ment will accelerate the trend New products, like the one to sunbed use, most (2341) away from solaria as existing we use, Naked Tan, are occurring among women.

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Melissa’s BOQ wins award

ANOTHER trophy has been added to the bookshelf in Melissa Green’s office after the Bank of Queensland Mackay city branch owner and her team took home the 2012 National Sales Award at a recent conference.

BOQ Mackay city edged out 196 other branches across the country to win this award for the second year in a row.

The award is a true testament to Ms Green and her team’s positive attitude and outstanding customer service which goes above and beyond what is required of them.

She was thrilled to take out the 2012 Sales Award.

“Mackay is a very diverse and industrious town which means there’s high demand for a range of products, services and flexible packages,” she said.

“This year we’ve really focused on the customer and worked hard to tailor our products and services to meet their needs.

“I have an enthusiastic team and it has been a real team effort across the year to go above and beyond to meet our customers banking needs.

“This personal service has meant we’ve been able to help more customers in more ways, and in the end that has been great for business.

“Having regular contact with our customers and being able to help them achieve their personal and financial goals is what gets me out of bed in the morning, because I know I’m making a real difference.”

Ms Green said she had an enthusiastic team and the award win had been a “real

B Bank of Queensland Mackay city branch owner and manager Melissa Green is thrilled to be awarded the 2012 National Sales Award.

Photo Amanda Balmer

team effort” throughout the year.

BOQ Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Stuart Grimshaw congratulated the branch on its win.

“We have a strong national network of solid performing branches so competition for this award is tough every year.”

“Winning the Sales Award

takes incredible energy and a real commitment to quality service and performance, so this win is a real credit to Melissa and her team.” Mr Grimshaw said.

BOQ Mackay City is located on the corner ofw Sydney and Gordon streetss and can be contacted ono 4967 4200.

Mackay and Rocky engineering companies merge AN engineering company in Mackay has merged with another engineering firm in Rockhampton to create a streamline service for the Bowen Basin.

Mackay based company DPSA Engineering and Rockhampton based company Mining Equipment Maintenance will now be called the MEM Group.

“Both DPSA Engineering and Mining Equipment Maintenance share similar values and business principals; including a strong

emphasis on safety, high quality workmanship and providing value for money to our customers,” general manager of MEM Group Mackay Jody Scott said.

“The newly formed venture, MEM Group, will enable both businesses to work together and combine our experience and resources, to provide our customers with improved innovation and technical solutions whilst remaining competitive.

“Importantly, each organ-

isation will continue to operate with and be managed by local personnel to ensure our efficiency and local knowledge is maintained.”

Mr Scott said the MEM Group product offered to the market would be increased due to the additional resources available.

“MEM Group Mackay will continue to focus on equipment repairs as well as fabrication and drafting services to the mine, sugar and port industries,” he said.

“Additionally, our customers will also have immediate access to heavy equipment mechanical services, medium vehicle servicing and field service labour, through our Rockhampton based operations.”

Mr Scott said that in addition to the new company name, MEM Group Mackay had relocated to a larger, purpose-built facility at Paget to accommodate the growing business.

“The purpose built 6600sqm site includes two

fabrication and repair facilities,” he said.

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Ann Thompson of redundancies around. hub, saying focused been around for a Queensland managers but is confident things will turn have Mackay Airport OAQ 4x4 hire Central companie a spokes- We I am happy to take industry has impacted car hire jobs are safe. But said while and the safetyy highs and the lows. person for the company Amanda Balmer nance and check of vehicles the downturn Photo it is the little guys of the vehicle. a “large portion” “This is just a have are slow n to other sites pick up.” but now you coming back.” the doldrums in would be sent and things will hit keep while, that “We again up hunt n, managupp industry out there and until things picked vehicle Annie Thompso Mr Davis said the similar 2008 but things picked d supplies to get other s anywhere and ced a OAQ 4x4 Hire – a move many of it did it happened customer er experien for when had 40 and are followclose to you can get them slowdown in 2008 but things fast (and) we needed everyy rental companies in Mackay, said up, anyhow get, so I be left behind in had come good. fleet was parked will could her ing. of you we or an pushtime for r is vehicle afterr It’s a sobering the company were from this climate.’’

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Friday 21 December 2012 | Week 42 | Issue 42

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Photographers use 4D technology to introduce parents to unborn bubs

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HE’S travelled the world capturing beautiful images, but Mackay photographer Peter Taaffe admits he was blown away when he snapped an unborn baby opening its eyes and grin-

ning inside its mother’s womb.

“It was one of those incredible moments in life, the ones you can’t imagine until you are there,” he said.

“I was smiling for hours afterwards and so were the

Peter and Nicole Taaffe from Dream Capture Photography are giving couples a unique glimpse of their unborn babies.

parents – they loved seeing exactly what their baby looked like and watching it move.”

Mr Taaffe and his wife Nicole started up Dream Capture Photography seven years ago after moving to Mackay and have been snapping pregnant mothers, newborn babies and entire families ever since.

But their latest venture, Baby Bond Ultrasound. goes one step further by allowing the pair to get non-medical 4D video footage and 3D images of unborn babies with a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine, one of only a handful Australia-wide.

The pair has opened up a new studio and gallery in the old Christian book shop opposite the Mackay Base Hospital, with a ultrasound lounge complete with couches and a big screen so family members can watch the event.

“People cry a lot when they first see the screen,”

Mrs Taaffe said.

“They are tears of joy though, it doesn’t matter if it is your first child or you have had a few – it’s an incredible experience.”

Mr Taaffe said the videos and 3D pictures helped to create a real bond, even before birth.

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FlashNews FlashNews Weak market Formerhousing RBA chief cuts pro�‘crazy’ t says CSR surplus

SYDNEY: prodCanberra:Building Former ucts makerBank CSR’s �govrst-half Reserve pro� t has fallen 50Fraser per cent ernor Bernie says the of a because of pursuit a weak housing federal budget surmarket, which it says is set plus is harming to remain challenging.the economy.

CSR’ s netMinister pro�t in the six Prime Julia months to September Gillard says she is30 of $17.5 million down from intent on was achieving a budget for $34.

9 million surplus in the previous 2012/13, following corresponding period. a series ofincludes deficits.

The result $2.9 However, some million in costs from the economists, unions, restructure of its building welfare groups and products business and its senior Labor figures aluminium joint venture. say the promise should be set The company con�aside rmed for nowexpectations in order toof a analysts’ give thepro� national full-year t in the range economy a shot in of $35 million the arm. and $45 million.

Mr Fraser told ABC That would be down from radio on Wednesday delivering surplus $76.3 million inathe year to this financial March 31, 2012. year is the wrong Beyond the fullstrategy. year, there “There are a lot of were signs of a recovery in other crazy people housing construction, with out there trying to do �the nance approvals increassame thing, generate surpluses when ing for eight consecutive their economies months, CSR said. are falling over,” said.

Any recovery washe expected “But it is harming to be modest in its initialthe economy.” - AAP phases, while consumer and dence 108investor mine con� workers returned, it said. sacked in Qld: union CSR declared an interim, BRISBANE: : More than unfranked of three 100 minedividend workers have -AAP cents per share. been sacked from the

Isaac Plains coal mine in central Queensland, DuluxGroup pro�t a union says. drops four per cent CFMEU district president Stephen Smyth SYDNEY: Paint maker said the full-time DuluxGroup has postedcona tractannual workers lower pro�thave but forebeen told they’re out casts an improvement of a job, less thaninaits underlying performance week before Christ-in the year ahead. mas.

The company’ net pro�t in He said thesdecision, affecting 108 workers, the year to September 30 of was million short was sighted $89.5 downand four thecent timing per fromterrible. $93.2 million “(They) could be in the previous doing better year. by their The result includes workforce ratherseveral than one-off relating to forcingitems the sacking of abene� large swathe tax ts and the costs of them during of its acquisition ofthe building hardest and time of the products garage door year for miners to find maker Alesco. new employment,” Mr Excluding those items, net Smyth said. pro� t inknee-jerk the year to deciSep“This sion goes themillion, heart tember was to $79.6 of 2.6 mining companies up per cent from $77.6 focusing on maintainmillion the previous year. ing boom-time profits DuluxGroup said it expects as coal prices come its t excluding oneoffnet thepro� boil.” off items in 2012/13 �by scal The mine the is owned year to be higher thangiant $79.6 Brazilian mining Vale and Japan’s Summillion, subject to economic itomo, and is operated conditions.

by John Holland.

The company’ s sales revMr Smyth said the enue for the year union would doof $1.07 billion was up possible 7.2 per cent everything on the previous year, due to ensure John Holland affected in partprovided to the formation of with from theirthe aworkers new business full entitlements merger of DuluxGroup’and s help to find alternative China and Hong Kong busiemployment. – AAP nesses. –AAP

21 December 42 | Issue 38 42 Friday Friday 23 November 2012 | Week 38

Billabong shares wiped out Seven West just avoids after downgrade

first shareholder strike

By Greg Roberts

Kerry Stokes, acknowledged the shareholder MELBOURNE: Seven frustration with the comWest Media has narrowly pany’s share price, which avoided a first strike over had plunged by 70 per cent executive pay at its annual from a year-high of $3.80 general meeting. in March.

Nearly 24 per cent of He said it did not reflect shareholders voted against the business or its competithe company’s remunera- tive success. tion report, just shy of the “Personally I wish I required 25 per cent. could wave a magic wand The board might have to improve our share been saved by a decision to price,” he said. drop plans to increase the The market appeared to Billabong shares plummeted after the retailer slashed its fee pool for directors’ pay listen, with Seven West’s earnings forecast and announced it was considering its byfifth20takeover per cent from $1.5 shares soaring by 21 per offer in 10 months. Photo AAP million to $1.8 million. cent during the day before The two-strikes rule can closing 11.2 per cent, or 13 force a board spill if a com- cents, higher at $1.29 on pany receives two consecu- Tuesday.

By Williams But troubled tiveKylie votes of 25 per cent or Mr the Voelte toldsurfwear shareis warning thathad it more against its executive company holders that the group SYDNEY: expects itsrestructurfull-year pay plans. Billabong shares now implemented have the underlying earnings before The plummeted diversifiedafter media ing that would reduce this struggling retailer slashed interest, tax, depreciation and group owns the market year’s capital budget its earnings forecast and amortisation (EBITDA) by to leading Seven net- fall $14 to million and $85 deliver $60 announced it was TV considerbetween million work, million in improved reveing its the fifthWest - andAustralian lowest - and $92 million for 2012/13. and associated newspapers, nue and reduced expenses. takeover offer in 10 months.

The new forecast is lower magazines, Yahoo!7member digital than Theits restructure would Former board previous guidance and $100 million $110 miljointpresident venture of andBillabong’s radio sta- of achieve $50 to million in which was given to American business, Paul lion, tions. annual cost savings by fisshareholders at the compaNaude, has made a $1.10 There has been share- cal 2014, he said. aholder share anger offer asabout part of for-a ny’s Mrannual Voeltegeneral said themeeting board consortium which includes (AGM) on October 24. mer chief executive David and management would Billabong attributed its New-York based private Leckie receiving more than earnings have nodowngrade “no emotional to weakequity group Sycamore $4.6 million for the year, attachment” to any of salespart during Partners and Bank of er-than-expected despite Merrill leavingLynch. in June October the business when it cut and November.

America when formermillion Woodside Statutory EBITDA for The $527 take- costs. over proposal with a theThe year was expected to Petroleum bosscomes Don Voelte company offered 15 long listthe of top conditions betweenstaff $53 million and took up job. and be editorial redundanis Seven Billabong’s offer $63 due to the costs West’s fifth chairman cies million, at the West Australian since February. of Billabong’s transformaand largest shareholder, newspaper in September.

The Perth newspaper’s circulation rose for a fifth consecutive year, in contrast to the plummeting circulation for east coast newspapers, which are slashing costs and jobs.

Advertising revenues were down in TV and publishing and action had to be taken, Mr Voelte said.

“Very little is sacred in the terms of costs or the way we do business, he said.

“Nor are we naively assuming that the old way is the right way.”

Seven West said it expected lower first half earnings in a difficult tion plan and revaluation of media market, with about one its businesses. $250of million in earnings The interest surfwearandcompany before tax and could also incurdollars impairseveral million to ments on the value of its be taken from that figure assets during the year. forBillabong’s one-off restructuring. shares plumThe meted company almost 15 still per aims cent to 83 achieve a rise in net cents on Wednesday, profit after from thelast year’s shortly announcement was made and the -AAP $226.9 million. stock came out of a two-day trading halt.

City Index analyst Peter Esho Seven said West’sthechaitone rman of Billabong’s announcement was quite negative, and although it was possible that poor sales had led to the earnings downgrade it seemed unlikely.

“They’re sending very mixed messages at the moment and it’s very hard

Kerry Stokes

“Personally I wish I could wave a magic wand to improve our share price.”

which two previous bids to form a view,” he said.

“There’s many factors at collapsed.

IG Markets broker Chris play and I don’t like the tone of management, which Weston said Billabong’s downgrade may have led is somewhat giving up.”

He said it would appear some investors to believe the difficult for the bid to meet takeover offer would not go the condition of a 90 per ahead.

“Perhaps there’s an elecent shareholder acceptance minimum consider- ment of the market saying ing Mr Naude received a the downgrade we saw today 45 per cent disapproval rat- potentially could see the coning for his re-election to sortium leaving,” he said. the board at Billabong’s The initial takeover proposal was subject to a confiAGM. Options XPress analyst dentiality agreement, but that Ben LeBrun said investors was removed four hours after had focused on the earnings Billabong issued its statedowngrade as well as the ment confirming the takeover many conditions attached and earnings downgrade.

Seven shareholders chiefsaid executive David Billabong that a media to the West takeover bid. are angry former report thisdespite week about He received said themore consortium Leckie than $4.6 million forearlier the year, leavtakeover had jeopwas to conduct due the ing inalso Juneyet when former Woodside Petroleum boss Donnot Voelte ardised the offer.

AAP diligence, a process during took the top job. Photo AAP

ANZ shareholders back CEO pay packet More smart phone shopping this Xmas

PERTH: ANZ investors previous year. The Australian have backed chief execu- Shareholders’ Association tive Mike Smith’s votedfound against SYDNEY: About $10 40 milper has that ANZ’s there is 2012 a 20 lion-plus packet, despite remuneration with cent of pay Australians are per cent increasereport, in shopping some shareholders branding spokesman Johnyear Campbell expected to use their smartit related searches on year excessive. branding phones and tablets to shop and that 40MrperSmith’s cent of pay all Mr Smith’s annual pay packet as “excessive level of over Christmas more than shopping searches now come grew to $10.1 million in remuneration”. double last year’s$5.2 figure. phones orpay tablets.

2012, including million from He smart said Mr Smith’s was Google Australia research “What we see is we’re in cash and $4.95 million over 100 times more thangetthe worth of shares, making him average ANZ employee’s pay Australia’s highest paid boss. packet of $99,000 and noted Shareholders at the bank’s he would this year make a net annual general meeting in gain of $15 million through Perth on Tuesday approved the vesting of long-term perMr Smith’s pay during a vote formance rights.

“Overall the remuneration on ANZ’s executive remuneration report and gave the structure is excessive genernod to him receiving $3.1 ous,” Mr Campbell told the million in long-term perfor- meeting. mance rights. His base salDespite the ASA’s concerns ary of $3.5 million in the about Mr Smith’s pay, ANZ’s year to September 30 was remuneration report was prounchanged from the previ- visionally approved by 95 per ous year, but short-term cash cent of shareholder votes. incentives rose from $1.9 mil- are Chairman Morschel About 40 per cent of Australians expected toJohn use their smart lion, from $1.75 million in the defended Mr Smith’s phones and tablets for their Christmas shopping. Photo AAP pay

packet as “perfectly reasonable”, based on a global analysis of companies ting a growth of 20 perwith cent,a marketoncapitalisation of $70 year year, for shopping billion. searches and mobile related “I understand devices searchesshareholders’ have more concern that it is a lot of than doubled in the 12 money but it’s what last global months,” Google Australia banking senior executives are leader for today local and andtheretail being paid last Ross McDonald said. thing we want to do is risk Mr McDonald with losing Mr Smith tosaid an overseas competitor,” he said. the recent release of the Mr Smith home a iPhone5 and took an increasing total of $19 million fisnumber of Australiansinbuycal 2011/12 after receiving ing iPads he expected the $13.9 million in long-term number of mobile searches share based payments awardto increase this ed betweenmore 2007rapidly and 2010, Christmas. according to calculations thereFinancial will be by“We the reckon Australian close to a million new devicReview.

Smithon is the highest now paid es Mr turned between chief executive the big four and Christmasof when you banks,about followed Westpac’s think the by iPad launch Gailthe Kelly earned $9.7 and newwho iPhone launch,” million in 2012. he said.

ANZ investors have backed “That means there will be chief executive more and more Australians Mike Smith’s using them to make deci$10 million-plus sions on what they’re going pay packet.

toPhoto buy for Christmas. The last AAP three years the highest number of searches we’ve had on mobiles have been in the week before Christmas and we estimate that in the week before Christmas this year meetweShareholders will get 50 atperthecent of ing also heard Mr Morschel our queries through mobile predict that local and global devices.” economic conditions would Mr McDonald said even remain soft in 2013, with people who were political uncertaintybuying adding in to store still did their research concerns. online anda used smart He said globaltheir economic recoveryand was devices proving frustratphones to find ingly weak and increasingly, relevant stores. political developments “On a big screen peopleand do political risk the globe their productaround research, then will be featuretoshaping they usea key a mobile work

out where they’re going too go, when the store is openn and what offers they have,”” he said.

He said while some retail-ers, especially smaller ones, may not be interested in selling online they should stilll have a mobile friendly website to advertise because thatt was where most shoppers the 2013foroutlook,”. looked information aboutt The and bankproducts. says the key chalstores lenge is weakening mining “What we measure is investment as softer combounce rate andhigh what we modity prices, labour see is bounce rates are very, costs, policy uncertainty and very highAustralian if the website is the high dollar all not forinvestment a mobile workoptimised against new projects.If it’s not accessible screen.

Smith called political forMr a mobile, peopleonwill veryy and business leaders ensure quickly bounce off ittoand go Australia capitalises on Asia’s and look up something else,” economic growth. - AAP he said. -AAP

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Optus pleased with 4G rollout so far Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, right, and Emirates President Tim Clark shook on the deal between the two airlines in September. Photo AAP

BBy Trevor Chappell

M MELBOURNE: Australia’s ssecond largest telco, Optus, ssays its rollout of 4G servvices (high-speed data servvices for mobile phones) is pproceeding well but it won’t yyet reveal its subscriber nnumbers.

Optus on Wednesday rreported that its first-half pprofit had fallen 7.2 per cent aas revenue dropped, partly bbecause of price competition iin the mobile market.

Optus made a net profit of $$319 million in the six months tto September 30, down from $$344 million in the prior corrresponding period. s Operating revenue in the ssix months of $4.48 billion sw was down 3.7 per cent from s $$4.65 billion in the same e pperiod the previous year. o Optus boss Kevin Russell ssaid Optus had already llaunched 4G services in gS Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, yB Brisbane, the Gold Coast aand Newcastle.

Optus would launch 4G sservices in Adelaide and SYDNEY: Qantas’ partnerC Canberra the firstisquarter tship with in Emirates set to oreceive of next year. approval from the

“In terms of customer numbers, we haven’t disclosed any customer numbers, and we wouldn’t in this call,” Mr Russell told reporters during a briefing on Wednesday.

Mr Russell also would not reveal the number of 4G-compatible devices sold but said the number was very similar to the number of customers.

Mr Russell said the launch of 4G services had been driven by the release of the iPhone 5.

“Overall, the rollout is on track, our customer experience has been incredibly positive - there’s been very strong feedback in terms of quality of speed and you will see continued expansion of the network,” he said.

Mr Russell said the initial launch had exceeded expectations, and the quality of performance was ahead of Optus’s expectations.

Optus said on Wednesday that mobile industry growth rates had slowed as a result ACCC Chairman Rod Sims of price competition and said in a statement. a Qantas mandated reduction had in and Emirates

mobile termination rates.

Lower equipment sales, the reduction in the mobile termination rate and the introduction of service credits with handset repayment plans had contributed to the fall in revenue.

Optus customer numbers rose to 9.54 million as of September 30, but average revenue per user (ARPU) fell because of discounts on bundled plans.

Mr Russell said the Australian mobile market had entered a phase in which mobile service revenues were declining because the effect of price competition was no longer compensated by customer growth.

“We are refocusing our business in this new market reality,” Mr Russell said.

He said Optus would prioritise profitable growth over the chase for customer numbers and focus more on improving the customer experience.

Optus would re-assess the subsidisation of handsets and tablets, including prioritising handset subsidies away from ACCC Chairman

Qantas and Emirates deal gets green light

competition watchdog. r In a draft decision handed down yesterday(Thursday), aThe Australian Competition tand Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it would authorise an alliance between the two airlines for a period of five years.

“The ACCC considers that the alliance is likely to result in material, although not substantial, benefits to Australian consumers,”

been seeking a 10-year approval from the ACCC, but Mr Sims said he had concerns about potential fare increases on flights between Australia and New Zealand.

The tie-up between Qantas and Emirates will involve a sharing of schedules, pricing and marketing on routes between Australia and Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and across the Tasman. Mr Sims

Ron Sims

“The ACCC considers that the alliance is likely to result in better value for customers, material, although while our insurance business not has tosubstantial, date benefited from improved underwriting perbenefits to formance and lower claims Australian experience,” he said. consumers.”

Coles had performed particu-

Australia’s second largest telco, Optus, says its rollout of 4G services is progressing but it won’t yet reveal its subscriber numbers. Photo AAP

new customers to more prof-

said it will lessen competiitableon existing tion somecustomers. international Optus would invest in routes, but also competition from other airlines would mitigate that impact.

However, Qantas and Emirates could reduce or limit capacity on routes between Australia and New Zealand under their partment store’s turnaround was nership, which could result working. in higher airfares, he said.

Kmart was continuing to “Given the dynamic nature focus on low prices and cusof the aviation industry, the tomer value the rollbenout limited extentand of public of its planned expansion. efits and the significant role Mr the Goyder said Wesfarmers of trans-Tasman capac-

more Optus owned and operity condition in the ACCC’s ated retailthe sites and increase decision, ACCC consid– AAP its online focus. ers it appropriate to review

this authorisation earlier than the ten years requested

by Qantas and Emirates,” Mr Sims said.

Approval from the ACCC provides Qantas and Emirates affect the immunity resources from divicourt action for conduct sion’s performance in the that raises concerns about 2013 financial year. competition.

The industrial and safety Qantas and Emirates are division was experiencing seeking a final decision from some slowdown across the ACCC before the end its of markets,2013. particularly in coal – AAP March

Westfarmers’ retailers are driving growth

larly well during the start of the year, with 3.7 per cent n comparative sales growth for food and liquor and 0.4 per cent comparative growth in fuel volumes at Coles Coles is one of the big drivers of growth in Westfarmers, BRISBANE: Queensland’s state will have to take a Express. a potential debt of $100 bilaccording to thewill company.

Photo AAP these businesses bottom line continue lion, and inthat figure would fairly substantial hit in terms “Growth lto take a “substantial” hit of its coal revenue,” Mr has also continued the be stabilised at justinto under By Kylie Wi l li a ms with the outlook provided at second quarter of this year,” from falling coal prices Nicholls told ABC radio. $82 billion.

Mid-Year government’s tand exports, Treasurer Tim itsHe fullsaid yearthe results in August. MrThe Goyder said. Fiscal and Nicholls warns.

Economic Review is also tough cost-cutting program SYDNEY: Wesfarmers says Wesfarmers’ insurance and “We now have approximateMr Nicholls, who will expected to outline how the meant Queensland was still tits retail businesses, espe- retail businesses, which ly two million more custom-deliver his mid-year ecofederal government’s fundon track for a surplus by cially supermarket giant include Coles, Target and ers visiting our stores each gnomic update on Thursday, 2014/15, and would save the ing cuts to health and educaColes, is driving the com- Bunnings, have experienced week than we had in 2007, -says ongoing economic state almost half-a-billion tion in the state have affectpany’s in growth as it reiterated good start to 2012/13. theline.continued rwoes ed the bottom Europe and the adollars in interest payments reflecting its positive outlook for 2013.

The company made a profit improvements in quality, serdUnited States are flowing over the next three years. “(Federal Treasurer Wayne Wesfarmers chief execu- of But $2.1hebillion the year and home value.”state will bear lthrough Swan’s) to Queensland. said itfor would take vice June 30, per cent He Richard says coalGoyder prices told and to ttive 32 per had centalso of experienced the overall another terman in11 office to Target exports will remain reductioninintransactions commonwealth reclaim Queensland’s AAA growth the company’s annualdown, gen- increase on the $1.9 billion and to ainrecovery in from payments during to state creditthe rating. ylbut eral points meeting Perth on previous year. customers thegovernsecond ments, which wellGoyder above outthat of the Asiacompafrom “Our edemand The retail treasurer said conthe quarter, Wednesday businesses whichis Mr a per capita calculation,” Mr s2014/15. government had stopped the ny’s expected performance tinue to achieve good trans- said instilled confidence that “We anticipate that the – AFP Nicholls said. state from hurtling towards this financial year was in line action growth and provide the early stages of the depart-

was hopeful its retail busi- mining and iron ore. nesses would benefit from Chairman Bob Every stronger trading conditions defended the $14.8 million for Christmas. paid to Coles chief executive “We are hopeful for a posi- Ian McLeod for 2011/12, as tive trading outcome in the it was part of a five-year retail businesses during the arrangement to turn around important Christmas period,” the supermarket chain that he said. the company bought in 2008.

The insurance division bene- “He’s undertaken an enorfited from an improvement in mous business task in turning premium rates, risk selection around a broken business,” and underwriting in Australia Mr Every said. and New Zealand.

Mr Goyder responded to Wesfarmers’ resources divi- criticism from the Transport sion was facing a difficult Workers Union (TWU) that metallurgical coal market Coles was jeopardising the and Mr Goyder said the safety of truck drivers by not company was focusing on paying them enough. optimising operations and “The reality is of the 330 reducing costs. people killed on the roads Queensland state’s bottomlast line year, He said theTreasurer increaseTiminNicholls state says in the truck crashes will continue to take a substantial hit from falling coal prices andwith royalties and the introduc- zero had anything to do exports.

Photo AAP tion of the carbon tax would Coles,” he said. – AAP

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directors have the SYDNEY: The bemoaned competition proliferation of bureaucratic watchdog says Telstra Corporation’s proposed red tape, in a survey that acquisition shows they’reofatthe theirsmallmost er Adam Internet pessimistic about thewould busireduce competition ness outlook in two years. in phone and internet However, there is more services. optimismwants aroundtothe nation’s Telstra buy boardroom tables about the South Australia’s Adam Internet carbon tax.and turn it into a national no-frills Infrastructure, productivity broadband company growth, the high Australian with lower-cost proddollar and industrial relations ucts, offering Telstra a topped the list of concerns two-brand strategy in in themarket.

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AOFM sells $1B given Despite the high value to infrastructure investment, Treasury notes directors were divided on the SYDNEY: The Australian worth of the National Broadgovernment has sold band Network with 44 $1 billion of (NBN), Treasury notes. per cent marking it down as The Australian Officeand a negative for the nation of Financial Manage43 per cent supporting it. ment (AOFM), which Roads were the most imporconducts bond auctions tant infrastructure category, on behalf of the govwith telecommunications ernment said the notes networks ranked second. would mature on April 12, 2013.

Quizzed on their expectations They a weighted for thehad economy, about twoaverage yield 2.9744 thirds of directorsofsaid they per cent, attracted bids expected the of� cial cash totalling $4.940 billion, rate toafall, while 58 per centof with coverage ratio expected the unemployment – AAP 4.94. rate to rise slightly. - AAP

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2013: The year of the boy band

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NEW wave of Australian boybands is plotting to replicate the success of One Direction, as choreographed dance moves and lip syncs are ditched in favour of guitars and attitude.

Polished groups of male teens and 20-somethings are vying to make it big next year, from X Factor products The Collective and What About Tonight, to high-school breakthroughs Nine Sons Of Dan and 5 Seconds Of Summer, and YouTube stars The Janoskians and At Sunset.

As well as sharing a love of high energy pop-rock, and in some cases the ability to actually play instruments,

the class of 2013 all boast tens of thousands of online followers and use their daily contact with fans to circulate their music virally.

Social media has enabled breaking bands to engineer fame before releasing a record, with YouTube stealing a march on out-dated distribution models as a go-to place for emerging acts, especially among younger audiences.

Sydney band 5 Seconds To Summer have clocked up more than 500,000 views with their cover of the Justin Bieber and Chris Brown song Next To You and received a priceless international boost when One Direction tweeted

their video Gotta Get Out. Just back from a songwriting trip to the UK and lining up a third single ahead

Ashton Irwin

5 Seconds to Summer drummer

“If you’re in a band you can’t be that rock star type of dude who no one knows about and you’re all mysterious. The fans want to know you.”

of their debut album, the four-piece say a grasp of social media is a vital skill for any aspiring band.

“It’s one of the important elements of what we do,” says drummer Ashton Irwin.

“We’re on Twitter and Facebook all the time, keeping fans updated on YouTube and constantly releasing things to keep them knowing we’re putting the effort in.

“We want to take our fans on a journey with us.”

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The Collective are tipped to be one of the big boy bands in 2013. Photo AAP

Nine Sons Of Dan pencil in Mackay concert A

USSIE boy band Nine Sons Of Dan will play in Mackay during a national tour in support of their new single.

Their highly anticipated,

infectious and incredibly catchy new single titled Fun (La da dada da) hit radio nationally this month.

The track is sure to be one of this summer’s hottest releases

Nine Sons Of Dan are headed to Mackay as part of a tour to promote their new single.

and features on the band’s second EP The New Kids.

The meaning behind the song is simple says guitarist Alex “Pidgey” Pundyk.

“No matter what you have going on in life, sometimes you need to let yourself go and have some fun,” he said.

For singer Jay Bainbridge, the idea of the song came from an overwhelming pressure in the recordingprocess of The New Kids EP. “I was feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of the recording until I came to the realisation that I’m here living my dream making music with my best friends”.

“We allhave something

we are chasing after – it’s a reminder to enjoy the here and now, if you get toocaught up in the work of your passion you can kill it.”

“It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey” says Bainbridge which is fitting for themonumental year the Gold Coast fivepiece have experienced fresh from their first ARIA Award appearance in 2012 and also having featured on the Rock The Schools Tour and supporting the likes of Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Yellowcard, The Living End and The Darkness.

The band has also earned a spot in the coveted top ten

of Channel V’s Oz Artist Of The Year 2012 alongside DeltaGoodrem, Guy Sebastian, Something For Kate and The Veronicas to name a few. Nine Sons Of Dan won a wild card entry in to the top 50 and remained there on the strength of viewer votes.

The New Kids is Nine Sons Of Dan’s second offering following 2010’sdebut Landslide which featured radio favourite single She’s So Fine which has just clocked up over100,000 views on YouTube.

Released worldwide on June 29 2012, with acclaimed Producer J.R. McNeally

(Anberlin/Paramore) and Forrester Savell (Karnivool/ The Butterfly Effect/Dead Letter Circus) behind the helm, The New Kids has garnered world-wide attention debuting in Australia at #13 on the AIR Albums Chart and lead single “Diamond Skin” debuting #20 on the AIR singles charts.

The six-track EP is also getting attention in International markets having been added to over 170 radio stations in North America.

The boys play in Mackay on March 24 at the MECC. For tickets visitwww.mackaytix.com.au or the MECC box office.

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industry.

Adelaide trio At Sunset made a mark on radio by door-knocking stations around the country offering to perform or field interviews on the spot in a bid to win their stripes.

Having already established individual Facebook groups in towns along the east coast, the trio now find themselves mobbed at airports and regularly pack out show with screaming teens.

While a modicum of credibility has returned to the notion of being a boyband, thanks to the success of global stars The Wanted and One Direction, the key demographic remains the same.

“It’s still a majority of girls,” laughs At Sunset guitarist Jae Curtis.

“But we’re getting a fair few guys because we do have that rock sound.”

While today’s generation grew up listening to The Backstreet Boys and N’SYNC, it seems that One Direction are at the root of everything when it comes to plotting a course.

At Sunset opened their careers performing covers of the British chart toppers and while keen to be remembered under their own steam, have no problem with the comparisons - or the term boyband.

“The biggest band in the world is a boyband,” says Andrew Kantarias, the band’s youngest member at 18.

“We’re OK with being compared with One Direction.” - AAP

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Samantha Jade shoots up chart

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AMANTHA Jade’s debut self-titled album has shot straight up the ARIA album chart.

The X-Factor winner’s album debuted at number 3 this week.

Michael Buble’s Christmas

album continues to top the ARIA albums chart as US rap duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis maintain their No.1 spot with their hip-hop parody Thrift Shop.

Behind Buble’s holiday album is Pink with The Truth

Australian STREAMING Chart 1(1) Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat.

Wanz (IND) 2(2) Don’t You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin (VIR/EMI) 3(3) Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch (COL/SME) 4(4) Diamonds - Rihanna (DEF/UMA) 5(5) Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men (UNI/UMA) 6(8) Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars (ATL/WAR) 7(6) Die Young - Ke$ha (RCA/SME) 8(7) Not Giving In - Rudimental (EW/WAR) 9(9) We Are Never Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift (BIG/UMA) 10(10) Psy - Gangnam Style (UNK)

About Love, up two spots.

Another new entry to the ARIA albums chart is US singer-songwriter Bruno Mars’ second album, Unorthodox Jukebox, which ends its first week at No.8.

Compilations from the Bee Gees and The Rolling Stones wrap up the top 10, with Mythology and Grrr! at No.9 and No.10 respectively.

Meanwhile, Macklmore & Ryan Lewis have topped the ARIA streaming chart on top of their singles chart success.

No.2 on the singles chart is Scream & Shout by will.i.am and Britney Spears, up three spots.

Bruno Mars’ Locked Out of Heaven has jumped six spots to No.5, while British artist OllyMurs has fallen outside the top five with his song, Troublemaker, at No.6.

The week’s biggest movers are Justice Crew and

their song Best Night, up nine spots to No.9.

Pop sensation Psy is in the throes of a steady decline with his horse-riding song and dance Gangnam Style down another two spots to No.10.

Despite almost one billion views on YouTube, Gangnam Style is also No.10 on the ARIA streaming charts.

Taylor Swift continues to dominate the ARIA country chart with her record Red. Lee Kernaghan and Keith Urban hold steady at No.2 and No.3 respectively.

The 16th edition of Cream of Country has debuted at No.5, while Lady Antebellum edges ahead with Need You Know in fourth position.

The country group have three albums in the top 10 with On This Winter’s Night at No.7, followed by Own The Night at No.8. - AAP

Samantha Jade’s debut album is at number 3 on the ARIA charts this week. Photo AAP

Australian SINGLES Chart

Australian ALBUMS Chart

Australian COUNTRY Chart

1(1) Thrift Shop - Macklemore& Ryan Lewis Feat.

Wanz MACK 2(5) Scream & Shout - will.i.am Feat. Britney Spears (INR/UMA) 3(2) Don’t You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia Feat. John Martin (VIR/EMI) 4(3) I Knew You Were Trouble - Taylor Swift (BIG/UMA) 5(11) Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars (ATL/WAR) 6(4) Troublemaker - OllyMurs (EPI/SME) 7(7) Little Talks - Of Monsters And Men (UNI/UMA) 8(15) I Love It - Icona Pop (ATL/WAR) 9(18) Best Night - Justice Crew (SME) 10(8) Gangnam Style - Psy (UNI/UMA)

1(1) Christmas - Michael Buble (RPS/WAR)

1(1) Red - Taylor Swift (BIG/UMA) 2(2) Beautiful Noise - Lee Kernaghan (ABC/UMA) 3(3) The Story So Far - Keith Urban (CAP/EMI) 4(5) Need You Know - Lady Antebellum (CAP/EMI) 5(-) Cream of Country 16 - Various (SME) 6(4) Fearless - Taylor Swift (BIG/UMA) 7(7) On This Winter’s Night - Lady Antebellum (CAP/EMI) 8(6) Own The Night - Lady Antebellum (CAP/EMI) 9(8) Wreck & Ruin - Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson (LIB/UMA) 10(9) The Essential Johnny Cash - Johnny Cash (COL/SME)

2(4) The Truth About Love - P!nk (RCA/SME) 3(-) Samantha Jade - Samantha Jade (SME) 4(5) Armageddon - Guy Sebastian (SME) 5(2) Take Me Home - One Direction (SYCO/SME) 6(3) Red - Taylor Swift (BIG/UMA) 7(6) Merry Christmas, Baby - Rod Stewart (VE/UMA) 8(-) Unorthodox Jukebox - Bruno Mars (ATL/WAR) 9(10) Mythology - Bee Gees (RHI/WAR) 10(7) Grrr! - The Rolling Stones (UTV/UMA)

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Heigl’s pet products help animals

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NIMAL-LOVING actress Katherine Heigl has launched her own collection of pet products, with a portion of the profits to help a cause close to her heart.

The Knocked Up star announced the speciallydesigned Just One range on Monday, and she says the funds will benefit US charities working to end animal cruelty via her Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, named in honour of her late brother.

“Animal cruelty and unnecessary euthanasia are a major problem in our country,” Heigl says. “Just One believes that if each one of us does one thing to help this problem we will together solve it. In this case, you are providing your own pet with a great product and simultaneously saving a homeless pet. If thousands of people unite to each help us save Just One companion animal we can stop the unnecessary killing and turn our animals shelters into true shelters.

“Each time someone buys

a Just One product, a percentage of that purchase will help to spay and neuter pets, place shelter animals in loving homes and help end the euthanising of 10,000 companion animals a day. Our goal is to provide pet owners with a quality product and also the knowledge they have not only purchased a great product for their own pet, but they have helped save a homeless one.”

Heigl isn’t the only star with her own pet line - rocker Bret Michaels also has a range of accessories on sale via US store PetSmart. - LOS

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Channing Tatum to be a dad

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HE “Sexiest Man Alive” will soon be a sexy dad.

Actor Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna DewanTatum are expecting their first child in 2013, their reps confirm.

The news was first reported by People.com, which named Tatum the Sexiest Man Alive in November.

The couple, who recently co-starred in the film 10 Years, met on the 2006

dance film Step Up, and wed in 2009.

Besides a baby, the new year will be a busy year for the parents-to-be.

Tatum has at least four movies in the works while Dewan-Tatum appears on this season of American Horror Story: Asylum and has a TV movie called She Made Them Do It premiering on December 29 on the US channel Lifetime. - NEW YORK, AP

Bieber makes it to 30 Under 30 list

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OP star Justin Bieber, singer Bruno Mars, and rapper Wiz Khalifa have been named among the 30 highest achievers under the age of 30.

Bosses at Forbes magazine annually recognise a handful of celebrities for their successes in a broad range of categories, and this time the trio was among those honoured for their accom-

plishments in music, alongside Lady Gaga and British soul sensation Adele.

Former child stars Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were celebrated for their fashion design skills, while Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas and American basketball icon LeBron James were chosen for their athletic abilities.

Rounding out the group of

young pioneers were US TV comedienne Kate McKinnon and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Editor Michael Noer says his fellow writers had a hard time finalising the list.

“These are really amazing people and they are doing amazing things. It makes you very hopeful about the world.”

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National indigenous TV looks to its future

By Diana Plater

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T’S doubtful if John Macumba, Freda Glynn and Philip Batty dreamed the Aboriginal-run radio station they were planning for Central Australia in the late ‘70s would become the kernel of a national free-to-air TV channel some 30 years later.

But last week, at Uluru in the heart of Australia, the new channel was launched under the auspices of SBS. In 40C heat, with a special program presented by Rhoda Roberts and Stan Grant from the cafe of the cultural centre at the rock, National Indigenous Television (NITV) was switched on.

As traditional owners from the Mutitjulu community handed the official party speciallymade glass coolamons, the rest of the country watched, without having to pay for the privilege.

As NITV Channel Manager Tanya Denning says, it’s been a good 30-odd years of getting to this point.

It was significant that the launch was at Uluru, because not only does this magnificent sacred site connect through songlines and stories to Aboriginal tribes throughout the country but Central Australia is also where much of indigenous media, including Imparja Television, started.

There have been some indigenous stations previously - from the early `80s they quickly grew with remote area licences taking off in most

communities, and an umbrella organisation set up.

But while royal commissions, including the one into Aboriginal deaths in custody, spoke about the need to change the portrayal of indigenous people in the media, there were still only half an hour here and there of indigenous programs on TV. Then under the Howard government, with funding from the sale of Telsta of $48.5m over four years, NITV was set up, and launched on pay TV, broadcast on Foxtel, Austar and Optus.

However, as Denning explains, the “business model was challenging”.

“We were essentially operating on $12m a year to do a 24-hour channel with most of our content made by the indigenous production sector and that sector was still evolving,” she says.

But she says it was actually not a bad thing that the channel didn’t go free to air from day one in 2007, as it gave them the chance to “grow the service”, including its news service.

This started with a five-minute “rip and read” and is now a live 5.30pm half-hour news bulletin, using its 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander journalists with the aim of sharing a completely different perspective.

While aware of their responsibilities, they aim to “push the buttons” and reveal things people don’t want to know, focusing on indigenous stories.

For example, if they did

a story on the conflict in Afghanistan they would focus on Aboriginal soldiers in our forces there.

Grant, who has been working for many years with CNN on international postings including the Middle East, will be a consultant to NITV. The channel has also focused on creating networks with indigenous TV services all over the world - with the aim of eventually becoming a true force like Al Jazeera.

Chief Executive of Maori Television, Jim Mather, whose channel was simulcasting the launch, explains that the world indigenous television network has 13 members, including NRK Sapmi and Gaelic stations in Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

He says 86 per cent of Maori Television’s audience is nonMaori New Zealander, even though half their programs are in Maori with subtitles.

But here the scene was rocky. The federal government had not wanted to give NITV an ongoing status of funding and set them up as a third broadcaster, because it believed it would be a duplication of resources.

A report it commissioned, the Stevens report released in April 2011, was also critical and there was the chance the channel would not continue.

It had got to the point where staff didn’t know if their next one-year contract was going to be renewed.

Most Australians also didn’t

know who they were or where to find them, despite their innovative programming including locally-made sport and children’s programs.

Denning, 36, a Birri woman who grew up in the central Queensland town of Blackwater, and did her journalism cadetship with regional ABC, says “while there were politics in setting up and whether it was the right model, while we were on air we generated an audience following.

“It would have been harder for them to take the service away from our community...

“We were lobbying to have security and free-to-air access.”

SBS managing director Michael Ebeid, who was directly involved in the negotiations to have NITV come under SBS’s wing, says he’s committed to NITV having full editorial responsibility, at the same time as having access to

all of the broadcaster’s infrastructure and services.

Ebeid joined SBS in June last year and was already in Canberra talking about NITV in August/September, as he explains over breakfast at Uluru.

“It was just a great opportunity for us to use our spectrum for the channel,” he says. “But as we started talking to the minister (Communications Minister Stephen Conroy) about it he’d had the same idea as well. “So there were a meetings of minds immediately, something we both wanted to do.”

Then this year Conroy announced the channel’s funding would be transferred to SBS to develop a new national digital channel.

Ebeid admits the channel “did have a lot of politics in the organisation”.

It also still has a tiny budget of $15 million a year, although

it will not have its own separate board but come under SBS’s which now has an indigenous member, Dorothy West from Western Australia.

Ebeid says NITV staff are ecstatic they now have a future.

And that happiness was reflected in the free sunset concert they put on for the Mutitjulu community - and NITV audience - on Wednesday night, highlighted

by Casey Donovan belting out the most stunning version of Beyonce’s Ave Maria.

As other indigenous singers including Christine Anu and Dan Sultan performed, old ladies from the community, small children and indigenous trainees from the Yulara resort danced in front of the stage.

And Denning and the NITV staff, including Grant, looked extremely happy as they joined them on the red sands of Uluru. - AAP

Casey Donovan performs at the launch of the National Indigenous Television in Uluru. Photo AAP

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THE MONEY TRAIL - with Darryn Nufer

Follow on Twitter @Darryn_Nufer San Francisco 49ers fans celebrate, as did the punter who had $50,000 on them at the poison odds of $1.01. Photo AAP.

When $50 looks so much better as $71,294 SPORTS MULTI-BETTING WE love our sport here at The Money Trail but this “TAB Magic Moment” of recent times had us scratching our heads.

It’s obviously a great result – turning $50 into $71,294 – but what on earth were the last two

legs?

The Money Trail consulted resident sports all-rounder Aaron Kelly for assistance, but even our guru was stumped.

“Must be European basketball is it?” Aaron said with great uncertainty.

To Google we headed.

It confirmed that Rain or

Shine was not the outcome of the weather, but a Philippine Basketball Association team.

And the San Miguel Coffee Mixers are not baristas – they play in the same competition.

punter unloaded with $50,000 and they were able to run out 41-34 victors.

All we can say is – surely there are easier ways to earn $500?!

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ODDS don’t come shorter than $1.01.

That’s exactly what a Tattsbet punter took this week about San Francisco (fans pictured) during its blockbuster with New England.

The 49ers were up 38-31 at the time the

THIS punter has too much moolah.

A Tattsbet punter had $2000 on George Bailey to top score for the Hobart Hurricanes against the Melbourne Stars.

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Surely it’s easier to win off a lotto ticket than pick the top-scorer in KFC Big Bash game?

WHILE on cricket, how quickly can Test matches turn?

A Sportingbet Australia punter came for the draw on the final day of the Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

One bloke had $20,000 on @ $3.25 which may have seemed good value at one stage.

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Insemination ruling important for industry FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH - with the Central Queensland Thoroughbred Breeders Association

THE Australian Thoroughbred Breeding Industry took a collective sigh of relief this week when Justice Alan Robertson handed down his judgement that the current ban on thoroughbreds born by way of artificial insemination did not represent a restraint of trade and did not breach the Trade Practises Act. A challenge to the current practice was launched in the Federal Court in 2011 by colourful racing identity Bruce McHugh, a past chairman of the Sydney Turf Club and bookmaker. His multimillion dollar law suit was lodged against various racing control bodies including The Australian Stud Book and Thoroughbred Breeders Australia.

Justice Robertson found that Mr McHugh failed to prove his claims, ruling that the current practice was a reasonable provision considering that it was introduced “many decades ago to prevent the attribution of incorrect paternity to a thoroughbred horse”.

Had the challenge been successful then Australia could have become the only nation in the world to accept AI in the breeding of thoroughbreds.

This would have spelt disaster

for our industry as the current sales of approximately 1000 yearlings overseas would have ceased. This would not only have been a loss in valuable overseas trade income it would have meant that these yearlings would have been delivered into our sales rings, thus further depressing prices and driving more breeders to the wall.

It would also have meant that Australian bred horses would not have been able to race internationally as other countries would fail to recognise their pedigree.

Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland Association President, Mr Basil Nolan, said “This is a victory for common sense. AI would have sent many Queensland breeders who are struggling to the wall. This verdict ensures our future is safe and we can now all move forward with confidence”.

Mr Nolan went on to thank Thoroughbred Breeders Australia for their tireless work on this case and for their large contribution to the cost of defending the current practice.

Bell chimes in with training premiership THE last race day at Emerald’s Pioneer Park was

a profitable one for leading Emerald trainer Glenda Bell.

Not only did she celebrate a win with Little Hope in the Class 3 Handicap she won $5000 for being the club’s leading trainer in 2012.

Glenda was a very accomplished jockey before retiring from the saddle to take up training from the stables she shares with her partner Tony Button. Her horses are always competitive and she regularly trains winners in Rockhampton as well as the country circuit in Central Queensland.

Glenda can also turn a horse’s form around as was evident recently with Gamble In Gold who won five races for Glenda. Incidentally Gamble In Gold has now retired from racing and has started a new life as a broodmare, being covered recently

by Ray Coyne’s Stewart Park Stud’s new stallion Man Of Illusion.

Jockeys wore black arm bands on the day as a mark of respect for the passing of well- respected Moranbah trainer Charlie Flohr. In addition to his career as a racehorse owner and trainer he was also well known in the camp drafting community.

It was good to see Darryl

Johnston train the winner of the Open Handicap in Coco Loco. It was revenge for the horse’s previous start in Emerald when he was narrowly beaten into second place in a Class 6 Handicap.

In a rarely seen result on the country racing circuit there was a dead heat declared in the 1000 metre Class B Handicap between Miss Anitores and Edgeroi Dixie.

The 1000 metre Maiden Plate was won by the two year old Nothin’ Like A Dane gelding Niseko Gold. Niseko Gold is a graduate of the 2012 Capricornia Yearling Sale when sold by Gordon Krafft of Hawaiian Park at Thangool.

His dam, Farnborough Road, is out of the well performed mare Johnnycake Girl who has had a number of foals who have raced locally with success including Western Downs.

Pioneer Park is certainly one of the best country clubs in the Capricornia region with a safe and reliable track attracting strong race fields on a regular basis. The chairman is Mr Leon Roberts and he and his committee certainly deserve a pat on the back for their hard work in keeping these facilities in tip-top shape.

Sponsors announced for feature race OUR association in conjunction with the Rockhampton Jockey Club are proud to announce that the 2013 Capricornia Yearling Sale Classic will be known as the Wood’s Tyres-Barnham Racing and Stewart Park Stud Capricornia 2YO Classic.

We would sincerely like to thank these sponsors for their generous support of our CQ racing community. The people behind the names are well known in local racing circles.

Roy Woods from Wood’s Tyres is certainly the “king of the kids” locally with a strong team of two and three year old horses that he purchases as yearlings. Mark Barnham trains Roy’s team for him and Ray Coyne from Stewart Park Stud spells and educates and prepares his yearlings for him.

This very effective partnership is really great news for the local racing industry. At a time of general dis-investment in racing stock Roy has taken the bit between his teeth and invested heavily in the local scene. He is getting regular winners these days and is seeing a return on his substantial investment. Mark Branham was a very talented jockey before turning his tal-

ents towards race horse training full time. Ray Coyne from Stewart Park Stud stands two stallions at his Alton Downs property in Encores and Man Of Illusion. He also offers spelling and yearling preparation services as well.

As an added incentive for the winning connections of this race Ray Coyne has also offered a free service to Man Of Illusion valued at $3300.

This is on top of the total prize money of $100000 and a trophy worth $1000 for the winner.

The Central Queensland Thoroughbred Breeders Association and the RJC would sincerely like to thank these sponsors for their generous support and wish them every success in 2013. If anyone else would like to sponsor one of the other races on the day please contact Garry at the RJC on 0749 271300 or Jeff from CQTBA on 0427229033.

Aspinall’s Analysis – Doomben today

Bookmaker Vince Aspinall.

Race 1: 1 Endless Shadow, 2 Noisy Ocean, 3 Leica Bita Lippy, 4 Purfectress.

Endless Shadow is in dashing form and is well placed at weights.

Race 2: 1 Kentaur, 2 Excellent Al, 3 Mishani Stealth, 4 Veralini. Kentaur

looks the leader and should take running down.

Race 3: 1 Dodging Eddie, 2 Sam’s Town, 3 Square Up, 4 Flying Home. Dodging Eddie should hold a good position from draw and is ready to win.

Race 4: 1 Shantung Boxer,

2 Real Surreal, 3 Greytfilly, 4 Echo Berry. Shantung Boxer should receive the run of the race from the good draw.

Race 5: 1 Whitesails, 2 Delago Pilli, 3 Brookton Tiara, 4 Thirsty For Blood.

Whitesails looks suited by the pace here.

Race 6: 1 Gundy Son, 2 G’day Old Mate, 3 Whateverwhenever, 4 Thefifthhole. Gundy Son is dropping in grade here and looks suited by the pace.

Race 7: 1 Audacious Spirit, 2 Steel Zip, 3 Startsmeup, 4 Phelan Ready. Audacious

Spirit should enjoy an easy lead and take running down.

Race 8: 1 I’m Cool, 2 Solebid, 3 Longshoreman, 4 Spinhro. I’m Cool should lead and take running down.

Best Bet: Race 8 I’m Cool.

Best Each Way Bet: Race6 Gundy Son.

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Race one WRITER (David Stafford) 7g By Hemingway - Stint (41:16-3-6): Big effort after covering ground carrying the grandstand first up sht nk win (60.5) Alphonse, Falls Creek 1200m Rockhampton Open Nov 22. Fought on well 1/2 nk, 1/2 len 3rd (61.5) Klitschko, Doyadeal 1300m Rockhampton Open Dec 6. Failed all four previous attempts here. Has to be taken on trust.

PLAYACTION (Kristie Clark-Peoples) 5g

By Cape Cross - Playground (33:5-2-5): Given let-up after hd, 1-3/4 len 3rd (54.0) Grey Assignment, Transporter 1820m E Farm Open Oct 20. Pulled hard and ran out of puff 5-1/4 len 5th (56.0) Sons Of God 1400m E Farm Rst1 Dec 8. Bit too fresh last time but will be better for the hitout and is a winner this circuit. Likely improver.

ENDLESS SHADOW (R L Heathcote) 4m

By Dane Shadow - Endless Maize (18:55-2): Wouldn’t be denied sht nk win (56.5) Square Up, The Calibrator 1600m D’ben C3 dead trk Nov 21. Ran home strongly 1-1/4 len win (54.0) Released, Jungle Heat 1600m E Farm Rst1 Dec 1.

Loves the mile and ran much faster time than Recognition on same day last start.

Will give this a shake.

JUNGLE HEAT (B J Smith) 7g By Jungle Pocket - Hello Dolly (43:5-4-11): Copped some buffeting 200m and didn’t do bad job len 6th (56.5) Zamboni 1300m E Farm C6 slow trk Nov 17. Fought on well 1-1/4 len, lg hd 3rd (55.0) Endless Shadow, Released 1600m E Farm Rst1 Dec 1. Normally races well this trip. Will take tossing.

TELESTO WARRIOR (M J Lakey) 8g By Telesto - Saucy Broc (51:8-6-5): Needed the run when resuming 3-1/2 len 6th (58.5) Getyourown 1300m Ballina Open Nov 24. Ran home strongly 4 len, len 3rd (55.0) Sons Of God, Keep It Moist 1400m E Farm Rst1 Dec 8. Great formline. Cherry ripe for this and has lethal record this circuit winning two from three. Rates highly.

PURFECTRESS (N J Doyle) 4m By Jet Spur - Wooroowoolgen (20:4-3-0): Ran home strongly with big weight to get up in last stride 1/2 hd win (58.0) Leica Bita Lippy, Thirsty For Blood 1400m E Farm F&M Rst0 Nov 24. Should’ve done a bit more 5-1/4 len 11th (54.0) Fire Up Fifi 1300m E Farm Just Now Hcp Dec 15. Will find this a lot easier. Can make amends.

NOISY OCEAN (B R Guy) 4g By Shovhog - Hepburn Rose (24:4-5-0): Run off his legs but did some good work through the line when resuming over unsuitable trip 8-1/4 len 12th (54.0) Saluter 1200m E Farm C6 Nov 24. Angled into clear and hit line strongly sht nk win (56.0) Emperor, Laud Bentley 1400m Gold Coast C3 Plt Dec 8. Lovely weight drop and even better suited this trip. Dry tracks are the key with him. Must be respected.

LEICA BITA LIPPY (Carolyn Halliday) 4m

By Nothin’ Leica Dane - Little Lippy (12:36-0): Led and only nailed in last stride 1/2 hd 2nd (55.5) Purfectress 1400m E Farm F&M Rst0 Nov 24. Battled away ok 1-1/2 len 4th (54.0) Endless Shadow 1600m E Farm Rst1 Dec 1. Going well this campaign. One of the major players.

O’GRADY (B C Baker) 4g By O’Reilly Lady Iguazu (14:2-3-1): Made up ground 3 len, lg hd 3rd (56.0) Lucky Sound, Seeking More 1200m D’ben E&G C3 dead trk Nov 21. Not bad 5-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Sons Of God 1400m E Farm Rst1 Dec 8.

Should be nearing peak at third run back.

Value hope.

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EXCELLENT AL (L M Treloar) 3g By Al Maher - Excellent Prospect (6:1-3-1): Finished off strongly 1/2 nk, lg nk 3rd (54.5) Dolly Dolly, Dodging Eddie 2106m E Farm C6 Plt Nov 24. Pressed forward after being caught deep and couldn’t go on 5-1/4 len 7th (54.0) Anagold 2134m E Farm C6 dead trk Dec 8. Would’ve slept well after working like a trojan last start. Always a worry when they’re coming off a gutbuster but has too much talent to overlook.

MISHANI STEALTH (L G Ross) 3g By Oratorio - In The Money (6:2-2-2): Three deep (no cover) and did well to keep fighting on 1-1/4 len, 3 len 3rd (53.5) Lucky Hussler, Sookie 1200m E Farm 3yo slow trk Nov 17 then tidy 1/2 len, 2-3/4 len 3rd (57.5) Heza Jetsetter, Allknight Saint 1600m E Farm 3yo dead trk Dec 8. First go at trip but not much depth to this line-up and recent efforts have been solid. Must be respected.

VERALINI (Ms K Doughty) 3f By Bernardini - Vachere (3:2-0-0): Aiming for hat-trick after 1-3/4 len win (58.5) Tube Ride, Silent Actress 1400m Sunshine Coast F&M Mdn dead trk Nov 23 and nose win (56.5) Flying Home, Grab The Loot 1600m Sunshine Coast C1 Dec 9. Making good progress at the provincials. Can take the next step.

WISP O’ WILL (B R Guy) 3f By Red Dazzler - Bellingham Bay (10:1-3-2): Always in firing line and fought on well nk 2nd (57.5) Non Dimenticar 2180m Ipswich C1 Nov 23. Went back from wide gate but worked home well 4-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Master Avatar 2030m D’ben C3 Plt Dec 5. Adaptable type. Value hope.

KENTAUR (Shaun McCarthy) 3g By Ukok Warrior - Lakey Lady (5:1-0-0): Improved on 7-1/2 len 7th (57.0) Linville 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 2 for runaway 4 len win (57.0) Spinning Heart, Just A Gaze 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 14. Found his niche when taken to the front last time. Might try for a repeat of those tactics here and take catching.

CUCHULAIN (B Herne) 3c By Red Dazzler - Silky Gold (5:0-0-0): Poor 12-1/4 len last (57.0) Linville 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 2.

Plodding 11-3/4 len 7th (57.0) Kentaur 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 14. Others have more to recommend.

DESERT RULER (R W Bradshaw) 3g By Desert King - Desiring (11:0-1-1): Never featured 9 len 8th (57.0) Linville 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 2. Ran on ok 2-1/2 len, 1/2 len 3rd (56.5) Sand Biscuit, Baltoro 1800m Gold Coast Mdn Dec 15.

Better signs last time but place looks best.

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LOVE YOU LIBBY (R L Heathcote) 3f By Librettist - Mecapo (7:0-2-0): Kept running on although clearly outpointed 3 len 2nd (55.0) Linville 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 2. Plodding 8-1/4 len 5th (55.0) Kentaur 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 14. Has been thereabouts in easier company lately.

Place looks best.

RED FACE (S B Laming) 3g By Face Value - Tarnoc (5:0-1-1): Tried hard with big weight lg nk 2nd (58.0) Train Robber 1516m Lismore Mdn dead trk Dec 4.

Close enough turn but not good enough 4-1/4 len 6th (52.5) Heza Jetsetter 1600m E Farm 3yo dead trk Dec 8.

Improvement required.

SPINNING HEART (P Duff) 3f By Show A Heart - Daninkling (7:0-1-0): Reasonable 3-3/4 len 4th (55.0) Linville 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 2. Ran on well but winner was off and gone 4 len 2nd (55.0) Kentaur 1600m Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plt Dec 14.

Hard to rate much more than a rough place hope.

Race three BOREHOLE (Ms L Erhart) 4g By Redoute’s Choice - Lunaliona (26:5-40): Box seated but couldn’t go on 6-1/4 len 7th (54.0) Rothera 2400m E Farm Qlty slow trk Nov 17. Led and refused to surrender sht hd win (59.0) Magnum, The Big Red Vee 2200m D’ben (Bm70) Nov 28. More depth to this field but hard to knock winning form.

RHETORIC (Ms M Brosnan) 5g By Commands - Grandissima (25:5-4-2): Ridden superbly but couldn’t see it out 3/4 len 4th (57.5) Dolly Dolly 2106m E Farm C6 Plt Nov 24. Ran on fairly len, len 3rd (56.5) Anagold, Dolly Dolly 2134m E Farm C6 dead trk Dec 8. Has been thereabouts lately. One of the major players.

SAM’S TOWN (R L Heathcote) 7g By Danehill Dancer - Let’s Split (45:5-9-6): Reasonable 3-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Lucky Sound 1400m E Farm C6 Dec 1. Solid but not spectacular lg nk, 2-3/4 len 3rd (54.0) Poste Restante, Break The Ice 2100m E Farm (Bm95) Dec 15. Better for last week’s tune up. Rates highly.

SON OF BENNY (L H Wheeler) 7g By Nothin’ Leica Dane - Ben Hur’s Flame (29:4-0-2): Plodding 8-3/4 len last (54.0) Anagold 1800m Gold Coast (Bm80) Nov 24. Kept running on at cricket score odds 3-3/4 len 5th (54.0) Anagold 2134m E Farm C6 dead trk Dec 8. Did enough last time to suggest he will be competitive.

ANAGOLD (B R Guy) 4m By Anabaa - Silky Gold (20:5-3-2): Outplugged rivals 1/2 len win (53.0) Santo De Lago, Strumming 1800m Gold Coast (Bm80) Nov 24. Knuckled down well len win (55.5) Dolly Dolly, Rhetoric 2134m E Farm C6 dead trk Dec 8. Placed to perfection under this scale. Excellent record here. Hard to go past.

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DODGING EDDIE (M G Nolan) 5g By Dodge - Seainta (26:3-6-6): Ran home gamely to just go under 1/2 nk 2nd (51.5) Dolly Dolly 2106m E Farm C6 Plt Nov 24. Big weight rise found him out 5 len 6th (57.0) Anagold 2134m E Farm C6 dead trk Dec 8. Placed two from three here and much better placed under this scale. Can bounce back.

FLYING HOME (B S Baldwin) 4g By Flying Spur - Dame Cath (8:1-1-1): Missed start and never featured 6 len 9th (54.0) Lucky Sound 1200m D’ben E&G C3 dead trk Nov 21. Came from last with big weight to just miss nose 2nd (58.0) Veralini 1600m Sunshine Coast C1 Dec 9. Big weight drop in his favour and gives impression trip will suit. Shapes as the wildcard.

HANDSOME (B J Smith) 6g By High Chaparral - Prized Gem (28:3-5-3): Made up ground 1-1/2 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd (57.5) Master Avatar, Square Up 2030m D’ben C3 Plt Dec 5. Wanted to stargaze when he hit lead but managed to get bob in at right time nose win (59.0) Knights, Famous Fortune 2200m Sunshine Coast (Bm75) Dec 16. All his wins have been at this trip and will appreciate big weight drop. Don’t sell him short.

SqUARE UP (Bruce Hill) 4g By Get Square - Sky Cutter (19:3-4-3): Finished gamely to just go under sht nk 2nd (56.0) Endless Shadow 1600m D’ben C3 dead trk Nov 21. Tried hard with huge weight 1-1/2 len 2nd (59.0) Master Avatar 2030m D’ben C3 Plt Dec 5. Gets some much needed weight relief this time. One of the major players.

THREEBYTWO (Bruce Hill) 5g By Southern Image - Champagne Crazy (15:3-0-1): Blew start but finished off ok 6 len 7th (56.0) Endless Shadow 1600m D’ben C3 dead trk Nov 21. Plodding 4-3/4 len 6th (59.0) Master Avatar 2030m D’ben C3 Plt Dec 5. Didn’t do enough last time. Others preferred.

BUSINESS DAY (John Thompson) 4m By Zabeel - Well Prepared (11:4-10): Had a bit on them 3 len win (57.0) Handsome, Caressable One 1800m Sunshine Coast C3 Plt slow trk Nov 18.

Missed start badly and pulled up lame after 6 len 9th (54.5) Anagold 2134m E Farm C6 dead trk Dec 8. Worrying signs last time. Any rain will help her cause.

Monitor conditions and betting.

DANE PRINCESS (S P Tregea) 5m By Snippetson - Danaria (26:4-4-2): Did some work early and was entitled to feel the pinch 2 len 5th (54.0) Dolly Dolly 2106m E Farm C6 Plt Nov 24.

Reasonable 4-1/2 len 4th (54.0) Lohan 1800m Sunshine Coast (Bm80) Dec 9. Wide alleys have been her bugbear lately. Not the worst.

DOLLY DOLLY (B J Smith) 6m By Pentire - Hello Dolly (28:4-7-5): Ran home gamely 1/2 nk win (51.0) Dodging Eddie, Excellent Al 2106m E Farm C6 Plt Nov 24. Tried her heart out len 2nd (55.0) Anagold 2134m E Farm C6 dead trk Dec 8. Extremely honest and has the right weight this time. Rates highly.

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ANAGOLD Dolly Dolly Sam’s Town GREYTFILLY Shantung Boxer Real Surreal THIRSTY FOR BLOOD Delago Pilli Brookton Tiara THEFIFTHHOLE Delago Bolt G’day Old Mate

DANE PRINCESS Anagold Sam’s Town CRAIGLEA CRUZ Greytfilly Real Surreal REqUESTED Whitesails Brookton Tiara AZZALAND Whateverwhenever Thefifthhole

STEEL ZIP Startsmeup Audacious Spirit LONGSHOREMAN I’m Cool Spinhro

STARTSMEUP Phelan Ready Steel Zip I’M COOL Longshoreman Spinhro

STARTSMEUP Phelan Ready Steel Zip I’M COOL Prost Spinhro

2.50 Racing Retro Stakes Hcp

1350m

(Apprentices can claim) 0MW $45,000

1 08s17 2 97011 3 40s11 4 05205 5 53111 6 s4941 7 32662 8 010s3 9 112s3 10 31133 11 1s164 12 51145 13 33104 14 45138 15 32s85

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Diamondcowboy w (1) D Missen Brookton Tiara t (13) L Cassidy Delago Pilli tn (8) G Goold (a3) Requested tdw (14) P Hammersley Cyclone Billy (15) Ms T O’Hara Zeditave Plus c (6) E Wilkinson Mujahu (11) T Bell Whitesails w (5) J Byrne Ellie La Vie d (12) Ms T Harrison (a2) Thirsty For Blood dw (2) R Wiggins Calculation w (7) M Cahill Mini Delago wb (10) G Colless Not To Share tc (4) C Munce King Ludwig d (9) G Cooksley Mortgage Lifter (3) Ms Alisha Taylor (a3)

59 57 57 57 55.5 55.5 55 54.5 54 54 54 54 54 54

41.00 7.00 5.00 16.00 21.00 14.00 14.00 6.00 34.00 6.00 14.00 18.00 9.00 12.00

54

51.00

3.30 Qld Barrier Trials On Sky Hcp 1110m (Apprentices can claim) Open $50,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

s113s 11619 40s68 s21s2 74s13 113s5 083s1 9109s 200s1

Azzaland tdw (2) Ms T Harrison (a2) Whateverwhenever tdw (5) G Colless Gundy Son tcw (7) D Browne G’day Old Mate dw (6) B Stewart Delago Bolt (1) J Byrne Signified tw (9) Ms R Myers (a1.5) Silver Scholar d (3) T Bell Miss Barwang dw (4) E Wilkinson Thefifthhole cdw (8) L Cassidy

Race four CRAIGLEA CRUZ (P J Fleming) 2g By Warhead - Craiglea Miss (4:1-1-2): Led and kept going strongly 1-1/4 len win (58.0) Shantung Boxer, Choose A Saga 1000m E Farm 2yo C&G heavy trk Nov 10. Led and had it won until swamped last few strides sht nk, lg nk 3rd (58.5) Real Surreal, Choisenegger 1000m E Farm 2yo Nov 24. Form out of last race has stood up with Maracoola runner-up in Calaway Gal last week. Bound to give another great sight.

SHANTUNG BOXER (Ms G Heinrich) 2c

By Street Sense - Shantung (1:0-1-0): Didn’t shirk task at debut 1-1/4 len 2nd (57.0) Craiglea Cruz 1000m E Farm 2yo C&G heavy trk Nov 10. Had let-up since.

Only has to repeat effort at first start to give this a shake.

SOLO SAGA (S B Laming) 2g By Real Saga - Sarday (1:1-0-0): Knuckled down well at only outing len win (57.0) Threescoreandten, Dragon Street 900m Gold Coast 2yo Mdn Nov 24. Kept fresh for this. Can’t be ignored.

GREYTFILLY (R L Heathcote) 2f By Ferocity - Sun Kisses (2:1-0-1): Missed start which proved costly at debut 1-3/4 len, 3/4 len 3rd (56.0) Octane Flyer, Vienna Queen 1010m D’ben 2yo Oct 13. Let down with awesome turn of foot 2-3/4 len win (54.0) Octane Flyer, Architect 1110m D’ben 2yo Oct 27 before let-up. Stamped herself as the real deal when she won before break. Can finish over the top of these.

REAL SURREAL (K C Wood) 2f By Real Saga - Stolen Beauty (1:1-0-0): Went bush turn and did amazing job to run them down at debut sht nk win (52.5) Choisenegger, Craiglea Cruz 1000m E Farm 2yo Nov 24. Since 4th Global Dream 820m D’ben barrier trial Dec 4. Trial wasn’t earth-shattering but at least she handled the turn without any problems. Can’t be ignored with blinkers on first time.

ABU BEN ADAM (P Duff) 2c By Murtajill - Gunalda (1:0-0-0): Never in it at debut 10-1/2 len 7th (57.0) Choose A Saga 1200m E Farm 2yo dead trk Dec 8.

Showed some ability in trial before first up flop and blinkers go on here. Can’t be ruled out just yet.

MISHANI CENTURION (L G Ross) 2g

By Dubawi - Magnetic Appeal (2:0-10): Given let-up after debut 16-3/4 len 10th (57.0) Whiskey Allround 1000m Toowoomba Cushion 2yo Plt Sept 22.

Ran on fairly len 2nd (56.0) Wonderful Aussie 1000m Lismore 2yo Plt dead trk Dec 4. depth to this line-up. Place preferred.

MISHANI GLADIATOR (L G Ross) 2g By Dubawi - Persuades (1:0-0-0): Raced greenly and never threatened 9-1/2 len 8th (56.0) Whiskey Allround 1000m E Farm 2yo C&G Oct 6 before let-up.

Others have more to recommend.

60.5 56.5 55.5 54 54 54 54 54 54

2.70 7.50 11.00 5.00 4.50 11.00 16.00 18.00 9.00

ECHO BERRY (Ms G Heinrich) 2f By All Bar One - Fay Dingaway (2:0-0-1): Softened up most of way and last 100m found her out 4-1/4 len 4th (52.5) Sister Magic 1000m E Farm 2yo slow trk Nov 17. Had her chance hd, 2-1/4 len 3rd (56.0) Sister Magic, Londehero 1000m E Farm 2yo Dec 1. Only tiny and looks a risk this trip on what she’s shown so far.

OUT OF THE BLUE (Ms D Steinbeck) 2f By Northern Meteor - Bluedanu (1:00-0): Didn’t do much at debut 7-1/2 len 6th (55.0) Tiarazou 900m Gold Coast 2yo Mdn Plt Dec 15. Scratched.

SHEKOU (K M Schweida) 2f: First start.

By Ferocity - Albertina. Betting moves only guide with no trial form.

TORNADO MISS (T J Gollan) 2f: First start. By Snitzel - Stormy Miss. Fitter for 1/2 len 2nd Missy Longstocking 820m D’ben barrier trial Dec 4. Under more pressure than winner in trial but did enough to suggest she will be competitive. Follow any positive leads in betting.

WANAqUE (Ms W Bannerot) 2f: First start. By Greenwood Lake - Simple Interest. Fitter for 1-1/4 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd Firebird, Digby’s Spirit 400m Sunshine Coast Cushion barrier trial (Mdn) Dec 11.

Only beat one home in trial. Prefer to see her show something.

Race five

DIAMONDCOWBOY (Darren Symons) 6g By Masterofceremonies - Spectres (38:5-4-10): Resumed with 1/2 nk win (60.0) Dumuzi, Maecenus 1200m Mackay C6 Nov 20. Crowded vital stage 3-1/2 len 7th (58.0) So Pretentious 1100m Mackay Open Dec 11. Extra trip in his favour. Improved showing wouldn’t shock.

BROOKTON TIARA (B J Lockwood) 5m

By Beautiful Crown - Gaby’s Paddock (23:8-0-2): Knuckled down well in strong form race 3/4 len win (54.0) Keep It Moist, Fractions 1200m Gold Coast (Bm75) Dec 1. Got up in last stride sht 1/2 hd win (58.0) Sky Effort, Pure Reality 1200m D’ben F&M (Bm75) dead trk Dec 12. In peak form and fitness and dropping in weight. Must be respected.

DELAGO PILLI (G R Pollock) 7g By Delago Brom - Pillion (28:6-3-3): Overcame difficulties when resuming sht 1/2 hd win (55.0) Brampton, Hi Jo Silver 1200m Sunshine Coast C4 dead trk Nov 23. Flew home from last nk win (54.0) Volkhere, Epic Terra 1200m D’ben E&G (Bm75) dead trk Dec 12.

Hasn’t looked back since joining this stable. Will take holding out again.

REqUESTED (K M Schweida) 5g By Mossman - Queen’s Choir (25:6-2-1): Had nowhere to go final stages when trying to make ground 2-1/2 len 10th (55.0) Zamboni 1300m E Farm C6 slow trk Nov 17. Sat outside leader going first 800m in 46.99 but held on ok 3-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Lucky Sound 1400m E Farm C6 Dec 1. This looks suitable target.

Worth another chance.

GUIDE

RAIL POSITION

TRACk

WEATHER

True position

Dead (4)

Overcast

TAB GUIDE daily double 7, 8 Extra double 3, 4 treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four All Races Fixed odds All Races Quadrella Jackpot $44,903

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4.10 Sky Racing Lough Neagh Stks 1350m (Apprentices cannot claim) Quality Listed $200,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

06s22 110s1 507s1 0s609 32143 6s134 6s340 23107 23182

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Phelan Ready w (2) D Browne Startsmeup c (3) P Hammersley Steel Zip cw (1) B Stewart Celtic Dancer cw (7) T Bell Morning Captain tcw (9) J Byrne Audacious Spirit t (6) J Lloyd Easy Running tw (8) M Cahill Jugahlation w (5) M Vance (a) Go Forest Go c (4) I Toward

59 58.5 57 55.5 54 54 54 54 54

3.00 3.70 5.50 13.00 4.60 7.50 26.00 26.00 51.00

4.50 Skysportsradio.com.au Hcp 1200m (Apprentices can claim) Class 6 $45,000

1 4254s 2 563s7 3 1121s 4 1370s 5 s2668 6 36s21 7 23s30 8 42137 9 24s82 10 80096 11 s9s33 12 19s4s 13 40s78 14 03614 15 s4361 16 28482

Prost cd (19) T Bell Captain Clayton cdw (9) G Colless I’m Cool tcw (2) M Cahill Rock Home Late dw (5) B Stewart Raise Up td (18) Longshoreman dw (13) E Wilkinson Mington tcd (12) R Wiggins Solebid tc (4) Ms R Myers (a1.5) Spinhro tw (10) C Munce Around The World tcd (1) J Lloyd Commandare c (17) J Byrne Run With Me c (8) L Cassidy Blue Jupiter cdwn (3) K Wharton Royal Shout tw (6) P Hammersley Big Chance d (14) Ms T Harrison (a2) Sky Effort tdw (7) G Cooksley EMERGENCIES 17 7s606 The Reveller tc (16) R Wiggins 18 36244 Daneomite dw (11) 19 68s70 Trombone Alley tw (15)

59.5 41.00 54.5 11.00 54.5 4.80 54.5 21.00 54 26.00 54 5.50 54 51.00 54 5.50 54 8.00 54 14.00 54 21.00 54 14.00 54 101.00 54 11.00 54 26.00 54 18.00 54 54 54

18.00 18.00 61.00

GEAR CHANGES RACE 1: (4) Jungle Heat pacifiers off first time, tongue-tie off again, noseroll on first time RACE 3: (6) Dodging Eddie winkers on first time RACE 4: (5) Real Surreal, (6) Abu Ben Adam blinkers on first time; (10) Out Of The Blue winkers off first time, blinkers on first time RACE 5: (13) Not To Share nasal strip on first time RACE 7: (7) Easy Running tongue-tie on again RACE 8: (2) Captain Clayton tongue-tie on first time; (12) Run With Me nasal strip on first time; (17) The Reveller lugging bit off first time, tongue-tie off first time, norton bit on first time, blinkers on again; (19) Trombone Alley blinkers off first time This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

CYCLONE BILLY (J Wehlow) 5g By War Trace - El Boat (10:4-2-1): Romped home 3-1/4 len win (57.0) Tedika, Blazing Lion 1300m Rockhampton C4 Nov 8. Outside alley proved no obstacle nk win (56.0) Wonder Wizard, Klitschko 1400m Rockhampton C4 Nov 22. Going great guns up north. Meeting stronger company in the big smoke but can’t knock winning form.

ZEDITAVE PLUS (P J Facoory) 6g

By Zeditave - Plus (36:6-0-7): Caught wide but worked home ok 1-3/4 len 4th (54.0) By Choice 1200m D’ben C5 Nov 14. Wouldn’t be denied sht nk win (54.0) Mujahu, Reassemble 1350m D’ben C5 Dec 5. Going well lately and showed last time he has tactical speed.

Right in this.

MUJAHU (A & K St Vincent) 5g By Mujahid - Lilikoi (30:4-6-2): Should’ve done a lot more 9-1/2 len 6th (54.0) The White Hope 1400m E Farm E&G Rst0 Nov 24. Led and fought on gamely sht nk 2nd (54.5) Zeditave Plus 1350m D’ben C5 Dec 5. Much better effort last time. Placed three from four this circuit.

Bound to give another great sight.

WHITESAILS (B J Dodson) 5m By Fastnet Rock - McBeal (17:4-3-2): Too wet for his liking 37-3/4 len last (54.0) Save A Buck 1516m Coffs Harbour Sawtell Cup heavy trk July 22 before spell. Ran on well with big weight when resuming 2 len, nk 3rd (58.0) Watt Luck, The Gallows 1200m Newcastle (Bm65) Dec 8. Will appreciate big weight drop.

Value hope.

ELLIE LA VIE (Donald Baker) 4m By Ferocity - Shiatsu (14:4-1-1): Spelled after 1-1/4 len 2nd (56.0) White Phosphorus 1625m Toowoomba Cushion C4 June 30. Resumed with 1/2 len, 2 len 3rd (54.0) Alphonse, Beachcomber 1200m Roma Open Dec 8. Might need it a bit easier.

THIRSTY FOR BLOOD (R L Heathcote) 5m By Dracula - Harem Queen (19:32-6): Ran home strongly 1/2 hd, len 3rd (54.5) Purfectress, Leica Bita Lippy 1400m E Farm F&M Rst0 Nov 24. Kept finding line 1/2 nk, sht hd 3rd (54.0) Garozzo, Mukaddamah Son 1600m D’ben C4 Nov 28. Freshened up for drop back in journey. Will take holding out.

CALCULATION (L J Mayfield-Smith) 4g By Greenwood Lake - Calculating (9:3-0-0): Had his chance 3-1/4 len 6th (57.0) Not To Share 1350m D’ben C3 Plt Nov 14. Reasonable 2-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Garozzo 1600m D’ben C4 Nov 28. Freshened up for drop back in journey. Can’t be ruled out entirely.

MINI DELAGO (P A Youngberry) 7m By Encosta De Lago - La Supreme (28:54-1): Four deep (no cover) and did good job to fight on so strongly 1-1/2 len 4th (54.5) Purfectress 1400m E Farm F&M Rst0 Nov 24. Had her chance 1-3/4 len 5th (54.0) Save A Buck 1305m Ballina Open dead trk Dec 8. Had excellent form before last run. Worth another chance.

NOT TO SHARE (P A Hulbert) 4m By Al Maher - Farha (18:2-3-3): Didn’t run trip 3-1/4 len 10th (55.0) Purfectress 1400m E Farm F&M Rst0 Nov 24. Led and held on ok 2-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Altai Warrior 1350m D’ben C4 dead trk Dec 12. Winner this circuit three runs back. Will be in it for a long way.

KING LUDWIG (P J Facoory) 4g By Excites - Royal Portrait (16:3-3-2): Caught wide but kept finding line 1-3/4 len, sht nk 3rd (59.0) Not To Share, Fairy Green 1350m D’ben C3 Plt Nov 14. Struck plenty of bother 2-3/4 len 8th (55.5) Miss Bradbury 1350m D’ben C3 Nov 28. Freshened up.

Not much went right last time. Improved showing wouldn’t totally shock.

MORTGAGE LIFTER (G K Taylor) 4g By Al Maher - Zarmina (8:1-2-3): Resumed with battling 1-3/4 len 8th (56.5) Uno Joker 1200m Sunshine Coast E&G C1 Nov 25. Made up ground 4-1/4 len 5th (57.0) Yurrapendi 1200m Sunshine Coast C1 Dec 9. Likely to find this a bit tough.

Race six AZZALAND (R W Stephenson) 8g

By Za-Im - Mrs. Ledden (20:12-4-1): Resuming from long spell. Followed 1-1/4 len win (58.0) Faster Son, Casholet 1200m D’ben Bribie Hcp dead trk April 16 (2011) with 1-1/4 len, 1-1/2 len 3rd (58.5) Buffering, Atomic Force 1200m E Farm Victory Stks slow trk April 30 (2011) before spell. Primed for this with hd win G’day Old Mate, Equissential 850m Toowoomba Cushion barrier trial Nov 27. Won two trials leading into this. Four time winner first up. Can’t be underestimated despite long absence from raceday competition.

WHATEVERWHENEVER (L F Birchley) 5m By Choisir - Celestia (26:8-4-5): Knuckled down well nk win (54.0) King’s Rose, McClintock 1400m C’field Moonga Stks dead trk Oct 20. Never threatened 5-1/2 len 9th (57.0) Koonoomoo 1400m F’ton Herald Sun Nov 6 before let-up.

Likes it here and looks well placed this company. One of the key contenders.

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Friday 21 December | Week 42 | Issue 42

GUIDE Racing Local News Morphettville Parks races today

TAB CODE

AR

TAB GUIDE daily double 7, 8 Extra double 3, 4 treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four All Races Fixed odds All Races

1

One Solution Mobile & Data

11.50

1550m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Rating 75 $34,000

1 2 3 4 5 6

41321 Propshaft (2) J Potter 59 3.20 22s41 Spiritof Endeavour (3) Ms C Lindop 59 2.35 s2554 Out Of Coober (1) T Pannell 58 5.50 57310 Monica Kate cw (5) Ms A Herrmann 57.5 5.00 6s958 Navan Lass t (4) M Pegus 56.5 11.00 42s66 Bert Da Flyer (6) J Holder 56.5 26.00 PROPSHAFT, Spiritof Endeavour, Out Of Coober, Monica Kate

2

12.30 Hindmarsh Plumbing Handicap

2250m

4

3

Stakhanovite t (1) S Westover (a2) 60 Cross Constance c (3) A Patterson 58.5 Sturgis dw (4) Ms J Kah (a3) 58 Sir Gwynn dw (6) M Pegus 57.5 Leckey (2) J Bowditch 54.5 Five Iron (5) T Pannell 54 Golden Schnaps w (7) Ms L Hopwood 54 SIR GWYNN, Sturgis, Cross Constance, Leckey

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

5

3 Capodecina (8) Ms A Herrmann 56.5 Chickamauga (6) J Bowditch 56.5 Chondra (12) J Holder 56.5 Midnight Rule (7) SCRATCHED Nautile (9) S Price 56.5 Print Money (10) T Pannell 56.5 Scalaire (11) T Baker 56.5 1 Perfect Pause d (2) J Potter 54.5 Amodini (4) Ms K Bishop (a3) 54.5 Erbawi (5) C Lever 54.5 Miracles Of Life (1) Ms L Stojakovic (a2) 54.5 Molto Bella (3) M Neilson 54.5 MIRACLES OF LIFE, Capodecina, Nautile, Perfect Pause

Adelaide Casino Handicap

2.30

4.20 11.00 15.00 5.50 15.00 13.00 6.50 15.00 13.00 5.50 15.00

1000m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 68 $25,000

26.00 2.60 9.00 3.50 3.00 11.00 26.00

1.10 Boxing Day Races 26/12 Handicap 1550m (Apprentices can claim) Rating 86 $34,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1000m

(Apprentices can claim) 2yo SW $34,000

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 75 $25,000

1 15s77 2 72613 3 3191F 4 00311 5 0s251 6 01013 7 53622

Centrebet Plate

1.50

0s126 I Am Magic t (4) P Denton 59.5 3.80 93130 Doc Hennessy t (1) J Frew (a2) 59 8.50 434s7 Uchimura t (3) M Neilson 58.5 6.00 251s5 Mahmentum w (2) Ms K Bishop (a3) 56.5 8.50 51442 Ring Me Not w (7) J Potter 54.5 7.00 72422 Lady Dynamo tb (6) S Price 54 2.80 11455 All That And More dw (8) Ms C Lindop 54 9.00 s6645 Ticket To Vegas (5) J Toeroek (a3) 54 51.00 DOC HENNESSY, Lady Dynamo, All That And More, Ring Me Not

This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

15149 Kooda Wonder dw (1) T Baker 58.5 9.00 6240s Shot In Jest dw (10) M Neilson 58.5 11.00 282s8 Valid dw (2) J Toeroek (a3) 58.5 26.00 1612s Captain Sydney db (7) M Pegus 58 17.00 467s2 Incandescent d (11) Ms A Herrmann 58 6.00 71031 Kooda Dawn d (9) J Holder 58 3.50 24021 Meadows Cat d (4) S Price 58 3.00 0s047 Noir Rasoir (3) J Bowditch 58 9.00 5s951 Princess Zietta d (6) S Westover (a2) 58 11.00 8s203 Speculate d (5) M Henderson 58 51.00 1532s Natural Disaster wb (8) SCRATCHED KOODA DAWN, Meadows Cat, Kooda Wonder, Incandescent

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3.10

The Marc Nicholson Handicap

1250m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 75 $25,000

1 s1237 Exalted Moment (5) S Cahill 60 7.00 2 s1140 Savannah Prince (4) J Toeroek (a3) 58.5 26.00 3 416s3 Against The Day w (3) A Patterson 57 13.00 4 8119s Tommy Two w (7) J Bowditch 57 13.00 5 1s454 Windermere Road (6) J Potter 56.5 3.50 6 0050s Tea For Three t (8) S Price 56 51.00 J Holder 55 7.50 7 6514s Gold Frenzy tw (1) 8 s3823 Gumnuts cw (2) Ms J Kah (a3) 55 5.50 9 s45s1 Mega Queen (9) Ms A Herrmann 54 2.60 WINDERMERE ROAD, Gumnuts, Mega Queen, Exalted Moment

RAIL POSITION

Out 1m 1000m-400m, true for remainder

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3.50

TRACk

WEATHER

Good (3)

Fine

Toyota Fleet Management Hcp

1300m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 86 $34,000

1 07642 Generous Beau tw (3) S Westover (a2) 59 2 16s13 Sea Tryst tb (5) S Price 59 3 s7761 Gold Bundle t (1) J Frew (a2) 57.5 4 0880s Sweet Talking Guy w (8) M Pegus 57.5 5 127s2 Strike Breaker d (2) M Neilson 56 6 1133s Dirty Ona Drink b (9) T Pannell 55 7 30114 Lionhearted Girl dw (6) Ms J Kah (a3) 55 8 20162 Zai Jian tw (4) J Bowditch 54.5 9 33718 Value As t (7) J Toeroek (a3) 54.5 GOLD BUNDLE, Sea Tryst, Lionhearted Girl, Zai Jian

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4.30

Aust. Day Races At Morp.

5.50 2.80 4.00 16.00 13.00 16.00 9.00 7.00 15.00

1400m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 68 $25,000

Ra Ikane (4) J Maund 61 Halayr Jet d (8) S Cahill 59.5 Ego’s Good (9) J Toeroek (a3) 59 Ilsede w (6) Ms J Kah (a3) 59 The Cat db (3) P Denton 58.5 Eclair Rally b (11) A Patterson 58 Spain w (12) J Bowditch 58 Truly North d (5) M Neilson 58 Big Luka d (14) C Lever 57 Grand Zee tb (7) S Price 57 Serious Danger cw (1) J Frew (a2) 56.5 To Do Magic d (10) Ms C Lindop 56.5 Visual Impact d (2) J Holder 56.5 Noondie b (13) M Pegus 55.5 EMERGENCY 15 s0477 Under The Radar w (15) 54 TRULY NORTH, Grand Zee, Eclair Rally, Ego’s Good

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

63s23 51463 49s11 46222 91622 3s913 6s49s 21 59s27 155s2 22281 8s571 39724 316s5

9.00 15.00 9.00 11.00 21.00 8.00 7.50 6.00 9.00 4.60 11.00 17.00 51.00 17.00 51.00

GEAR CHANGES RACE 4: (1) Capodecina, (7) Scalaire, (10) Erbawi, (12) Molto Bella blinkers on first time; (5) Nautile lugging bit on first time; (11) Miracles Of Life cross-over noseband on first time RACE 6: (1) Exalted Moment tongue-tie on first time, winkers on first time; (6) Tea For Three lugging bit on first time, tongue-tie on first time RACE 7: (4) Sweet Talking Guy tongue-tie on first time RACE 8: (7) Spain lugging bit on again, norton bit off first time, tongue-tie on first time; (9) Big Luka blinkers off first time

Morphettville Parks comment

Race one

PROPSHAFT (Brian Lear) 3g By Shaft Stalwart Amber (9:2-2-2): Made up good ground from the back 1/2 len 2nd (56.5) Monica Kate 1550m Morphettville Parks 3yo (75) Nov 24. Balanced up midfield and rounded up rivals late 3/4 len win (57.0) Ruby’s Angel, Primal Instinct 1350m Port Lincoln (64) Dec 7. Comes into this in good form.

Looks a leading contender.

SPIRITOF ENDEAVOUR (L Macdonald & A Gluyas) 3c By Purge - Well Hidden (4:1-2-0): Got back after missing the kick on return but finished off nicely late 4-1/4 len 4th (57.5) Heart Of A Lion 1050m Balaklava 3yo Mdn Nov 21. Settled handy and proved far too strong late 2-1/4 len win (57.5) Monsoon Poon, Feel The Energy 1400m Balaklava 3yo (68) Dec 5. Impressive breakthrough at Balaklava last start. Can keep progressing.

OUT OF COOBER (W J Smart) 3g By Planchet - London Lass (9:1-1-1): Kept grinding home from the back 3-1/4 len 5th (56.5) Last Day 1200m M’ville 3yo (75) Dec 8 then did a good job with the big weight 3-1/2 len 4th (58.5) Quick Snitzel 1400m Morphettville Parks 3yo (75) Dec 15. Has been around the mark in similar events of late. Go well.

MONICA KATE (G V Richards) 3f By Face Value - Artful Gold (15:2-1-4): Well ridden and found plenty late to score 1/2 len win (53.0) Propshaft, Lightning Drew 1550m Morphettville Parks 3yo (75) Nov 24. Caught three and four wide without cover midfield and dropped out 11-3/4 len last (55.5) Quick Snitzel 1400m Morphettville Parks 3yo (75) Dec 15. Had plenty go against here last Saturday. Prior form was solid. Can bounce back.

NAVAN LASS (R F Moore) 3f By Face Value - Boronia Bell (9:1-1-1): Couldn’t go at all early and did well to finish as close as she did 5-1/4 len 5th (53.0) Monica Kate 1550m Morphettville Parks 3yo (75) Nov 24 then always well back in 10-1/4 len last (54.5) Zombie Dancer 1600m Sandown-Hillside 3yoF (Bm68) dead trk Dec 5. Has shown signs of ability but she is proving hard to follow.

Take on trust.

BERT DA FLYER (R R Jolly) 3g By Magic Albert - Birdlady (5:0-1-1): Made up some ground from the back without threatening 4-3/4 len 6th (57.5) Marble Rye 1050m M’ville 3yo C&G Mdn dead trk Nov 6. Was doing his best work late again in 6-1/2 len 6th (57.5) Rewind Time 1209m Gawler 3yo Mdn Nov 28. Since finished 3-1/2 len, sht nk 3rd (57.5) Jenner, Sensational Card 1500m Gawler 3yo Mdn Dec 19. Prefer to see in a maiden at this stage.

Race two STAKHANOVITE (G D Searle) 8g By Jeune Stackaway (56:4-12-12): Made no impact on return 17 len 7th (58.0) Little Adam 1800m Clare (81) Nov 25. Given every chance but couldn’t come on 3-1/2 len 7th (54.5) Sandhill Prince 1900m Bordertown Bordertown Cup Dec 16. Hard to recommend on recent efforts.

CROSS CONSTANCE (Danny Penna) 6g By Cape Cross - Constance (31:6-2-3): Did some early work to find the front but still managed to kick on strongly at the finish and hold off rivals hd win (57.5) Fidesdi, Halos Little Hussy 2250m Morphettville Parks (75) Nov 24.

Rolled along in front and went down fighting 1-3/4 len, 1/2 hd 3rd (54.5) Akzar, Andronica 2500m M’ville (94) Dec 8. Won a similar race to this two starts back before pressing forward and boxing on well in tougher company last start. The one to beat.

STURGIS (G L Lesnikowski) 7g By Generous Shy Lizzie (29:6-4-2): Sustained a long wide run from the back to score tough 1/2 len win (57.5) Jeune Glass, Master Robbie 2200m Murray Bridge (68) Nov 14. Fell approaching the straight in (56.0) Cross Constance 2250m Morphettville Parks (75) Nov 24. Freshened.

Scored a tough win at Murray Bridge then appeared to be travelling well before falling here a month ago. Right in this.

SIR GWYNN (Michael Hickmott) 6g By Cape Cross - Gweneira (36:6-3-3): Enjoyed a cosy run behind the speed and ran home strongly to score 1-1/4 len win (58.5) Baby Boy, Jeune Glass 2109m Gawler (62) Nov 28. Set his own terms in front and found plenty under pressure in the straight to kick on and post 2-1/4 len win (59.0) Golden Schnaps, Five Iron 2200m Balaklava (68) Dec 5. Well-travelled gelding who has hit a purple patch of form. Will find this tougher but he looks likely to measure up.

LECKEY (P F Blanch) 5g By Lacryma Cristi Anley (17:3-4-1): Picked up some ground from the second half of the field 5-1/4 len 5th (57.5) Mossgiel Village 1400m Balaklava (59) Nov 21. Given time to balance up and unwound a strong finishing burst to score narrow lg nk win (55.0) Reachfar, Stella Grace 1800m M’ville (68) Dec 8. Local who is racing well this campaign. Yet to win past 1800m but he is racing as though this trip will suit. Each way appeal.

FIVE IRON (D G Balfour) 5g By Taimazov - Boxwood (23:3-1-5): Well ridden to score 1-1/4 len win (57.0) Golden Schnaps, Assaboy 2200m Balaklava (62) Nov 21. Appeared to have every chance in the run but found a couple too strong late 2-1/4 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (57.5) Sir Gwynn, Golden Schnaps 2200m Balaklava (68) Dec 5. Honest gelding who will run this trip right out. One for the multiples.

GOLDEN SCHNAPS (T L Day) 7m By Grandera - Tirolita (60:3-9-8): Tracked the speed and chased gamely but couldn’t go with winner late 1-1/4 len 2nd (54.0) Five Iron 2200m Balaklava (62) Nov 21. Box-seated and battled away gamely 2-1/4 len 2nd (54.0) Sir Gwynn 2200m Balaklava (68) Dec 5. Finds it hard to win but recent efforts have been encouraging.

Wouldn’t shock.

Race three I AM MAGIC (Ms K Petrick) 5g By Magic Albert - Miss Schumann (38:8-8-8): Returned with a win at Darwin then went down as favourite in 1/2 len 2nd (59.5) Welldoya 1200m Fannie Bay (Bm72) Nov 24. Giving his chance in the run and kept grinding to the line 1-1/4 len 6th (57.5) Conduction 1400m Morphettville Parks (68+) Dec 15. Sound effort here last Saturday.

Should find this a touch easier at the added journey will assist. Keep safe.

DOC HENNESSY (J R Croucher) 7g By Half Hennessy - Special Occasion (35:5-4-4): Took up the running and gave his all in the run to the line hd, 1/2 nk 3rd (58.0) Mr Lowndes, He’s Hot To Trot 2500m M’ville (94) Oct 20. Given a let-up after settling handy and tiring 18-1/4 len 12th (54.5) Verdant 2800m F’ton (95) Nov 6. Let-up. Should find these too sharp over 1550m.

UCHIMURA (Tony McEvoy) 6g By Golden Snake - Dine With Me (18:5-3-3): Sent for a spell after battling away behind the speed 5-1/2 len 4th (57.5) Club Royale 2000m Naracoorte Naracoorte Cup dead trk Feb 12.

Beaten for early speed but picked up some ground late on return 5-1/4 len 7th (58.0) Kelly Royale 1200m M’ville (81) Dec 8. Lightly raced gelding who did enough when resuming over an unsuitable distance here last start. Fitter now and gets out to 1550m. Rate highly.

MAHMENTUM (G P Moody) 6g By Al Maher - Set Rhythm (38:5-6-6): Tipped out after being well ridden to score narrow 1/2 hd win (54.0) Ring Me Not, Sysmo 1600m M’ville (81) dead trk Sept 1. Caught wide midfield on return and stuck on well 3-1/4 len 5th (56.0) Kelly Royale 1200m M’ville (81) Dec 8.

Battled away well a fortnight ago after racing wide throughout. Drawn to receive a softer run here. Go well.

RING ME NOT (S G Padman) 6g By Bellotto - Bell’s Spirit (36:6-5-6): Finished off well from worse than midfield 2-3/4 len 4th (54.5) Le Roi 1800m M’ville (86) Oct 20. Ridden more positively and battled away solidly 3 len 2nd (53.5) Gold Bundle 1400m Murray Bridge Christmas Cup Dec 2. Battled away gamely at Murray Bridge last start. Can make his presence felt here.

LADY DYNAMO (Jon O’Connor) 5m By Catbird - Governing Spirit (28:3-8-1): Looked a good thing beaten in 1/2 len 2nd (53.5) Zaeimus 1400m Morphettville Parks (75) Nov 24 then enjoyed a nice trail midfield and got clear at the right time but found one too strong late 1/2 len 2nd (57.0) Cute To Boot 1600m M’ville (71) Dec 8. Given her chance last start and found one a shade too good.

Won’t find this any easier but drops 5kg in weight. Each way appeal.

ALL THAT AND MORE (Michael Vassallo) 6m By Dieu D’Or - Dancing Wren (12:3-2-2): Ridden for speed but felt the pinch over the concluding stages 4 len 5th (56.5) Zaeimus 1400m Morphettville Parks (75) Nov 24.

Found the front and tired late again 5-1/4 len 5th (55.0) Cute To Boot 1600m M’ville (71) Dec 8. Hasn’t been disgraced of late but needs to find a few lengths in order to win this.

TICKET TO VEGAS (Ms G Henderson) 7g By Rubiton - Evergreen (42:6-7-3): Balanced up midfield and kept finding the line gamely 1-1/2 len 4th (57.5) Test Century 1200m Clare (72) Nov 25 then held ground midfield 2-1/2 len 5th (57.5) Mossgiel Village 1400m Balaklava (71) Dec 5. Looks tested against some of these.

Race four CAPODECINA (G V Richards) 2g By Street Boss - Stay Nice (1:0-0-1): Covered ground on debut and stuck on solidly 3-1/4 len, 1/2 len 3rd (56.5) Murtle Turtle, Thiamandi 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Plate Nov 17.

Freshened. Ran a good race on debut. Sure to have come on since. Expect a forward showing.

CHICKAMAUGA (L J Smith) 2c: First start. By War Pass - Silk And Money. Showed ability in 2 len 2nd Nautile 800m M’ville barrier trial Dec 17. Dam won twelve races from 1000m to 1250m and was stakes-placed. Her only foal to race is a maiden. Trialled nicely and has drawn to receive a good run. Follow market moves.

CHONDRA (B D Brook) 2g: First start. By Good Journey - Chantella. Hasn’t trialled in public.

Dam retired as a maiden but was stakesplaced. All three of her foals to race are winners. Watch betting and parade rings.

MIDNIGHT RULE (P G Moody) 2c: First start.

By Zizou - Midnight Joy. No trials. Scratched.

NAUTILE (Sam Kavanagh) 2g: First start.

By Starcraft - Junebug. Looked good when recording 2 len win Chickamauga, Booth 800m M’ville barrier trial Dec 17. Dam won four races from 1000m to 1500m and was stakesplaced. This is her first foal to race. Should enough in his trial to be competitive here.

PRINT MONEY (Jon O’Connor) 2g: First start.

By Publishing - Penury. Prepared for debut with 4th Pit Boss 800m M’ville barrier trial Dec 17. Dam retired as a maiden but all three of her foals to race are winners. Will need luck from the wide gate.

SCALAIRE (P Stokes) 2g: First start. By Oratorio - Nic’s Sister. Hasn’t been sighted at the trials. Dam retired as a maiden. She has produced a winner from two foals to race.

Drawn awkwardly. Would need a strong market lead.

PERFECT PAUSE (Ms L Lefoe) 2f By Domesday - Whatyouwaitingfor (1:1-0-0): Found the front and raced clear for easy 6-1/2 len win (56.0) Danger Mouse, Emjem 1000m Pioneer Park 2yo Mdn Plate Nov 18.

Freshened. Dominant winner in Alice Springs on debut. Much tougher here but she looks likely to measure up.

AMODINI (B D Brook) 2f: First start. By Face Value - Ambola. Hasn’t been seen at the trials. Dam was unraced but she has produced two winners from five foals to race. Keep an eye on betting.

ERBAWI (R R Jolly) 2f: First start. By Dubawi - Erfolg. Will take improvement out of 6 len 2nd Miracles Of Life 1000m Gawler barrier trial dead trk Nov 30. Dam retired as a maiden but is a half-sister to West Australian stakeswinner Dynaliebe. This is her first foal to race.

Watch betting and parade rings.

MIRACLES OF LIFE (D J Clarken) 2f: First start. By Not A Single Doubt - Dazzling Gazelle.

Impressed when scoring 6 len win Erbawi, White Tip 1000m Gawler barrier trial dead trk Nov 30. First foal to race from dam who didn’t make it to the track. Looked the goods in a recent trial. One to keep a close eye on.

MOLTO BELLA (Will Clarken) 2f: First start.

By Bel Esprit - Super Fund. No trials. Dam won two races over 1220m and 1400m. Her only foal to race is stakes-winning sprinter Psychic Mick. Very well bred and has drawn perfectly.

Worth thought.

Race five KOODA WONDER (J Dunn) 5m By Country Reel - Some Surprise (44:9-6-3): After 4-1/2 len 4th (54.0) Superbad 1000m Port Lincoln (60+) Nov 22 was blocked for a run when 3-1/2 len 9th (57.5) Kooda Dawn 1100m M’ville (71) Dec 8. Gets a better draw here than last time and drops in grade. Can’t be ignored.

SHOT IN JEST (K M Sweeney) 8g By Regal Shot - Romantic Jest (33:7-4-1): Got tightened for room when 1-1/2 len 4th (56.5) Belsynd 1050m M’ville (75) slow trk July 21 then was spelled after 8-1/4 len 10th (57.5) El Magico 1050m M’ville (68) slow trk Aug 1. Has a super fresh record and gets the leading rider on.

Take tossing.

VALID (Louis Paech) 4g By Exceed And Excel Valadon (14:3-3-1): Finished sht hd 2nd (54.5) Strong Campagne 1000m Fannie Bay (70) Aug 1 then was vetted after 10-3/4 len 8th (58.0) Meadows Cat 900m Murray Bridge (71) Dec 2. Had strong backing first-up but was clearly short of a run. Well in after the claim here and improved showing wouldn’t suprise.

CAPTAIN SYDNEY (M L Evans) 4g By Seidnazar - Una Mina (18:3-1-0): Scored 2-1/2 len win (59.5) Bel Shandy, Oigles 1000m Fannie Bay (58) Aug 1 then was spelled after 3/4 len 2nd (61.0) Birchley 1100m Fannie Bay (58) Aug 6. Made good improvement last campaign but comes here for the first time.

Has no first-up form to speak of and would need a strong market push.

INCANDESCENT (Darryl Ryan) 6g By Lucky Owners - Radiant Star (35:3-6-5): Was spelled after 8 len 7th (54.0) Second Go 1625m Toowoomba Cushion C4 June 9 then lost a plate when running 1-1/4 len 2nd (56.0) Kooda Dawn 1100m M’ville (71) Dec 8. Ran a terrific race when resuming after drawing the outside gate. Will be improved by that run and must be included here.

KOODA DAWN (J Dunn) 4m By Akhadan Kooda Bundee (18:3-3-1): Followed 1/2 len, 1/2 len 3rd (59.0) Nabali, Memory Cove 1000m Port Lincoln (61) Nov 22 with 1-1/4 len win (54.0) Incandescent, Secret Vintage 1100m M’ville (71) Dec 8. Defied a betting drift to storm home for last start win. No harder here but does rise 4kgs. Keep in mind.

MEADOWS CAT (J W Cornell) 4m By Flying Pegasus - Catriona (13:2-3-2): After 1/2 len 2nd (54.0) Highness 900m Murray Bridge (71) Nov 14 scored 2-1/2 len win (54.5) Belle’s Reward, Ethbaal 900m Murray Bridge (71) Dec 2. Racing well in midweek grade and looks competitive here. Don’t dismiss.

NOIR RASOIR (D G & R Balfour) 4g By Niello - Poniard (15:1-4-1): Was slowly away when 1-1/2 len 4th (55.0) Kelly Royale 1000m Morphettville Parks (75) Nov 24 then again slowly away and struck interference near the 1000m before finishing 3 len 7th (57.0) Kooda Dawn 1100m M’ville (71) Dec 8. Did a good job to finish so close last time and can atone here.

Could be the value runner.

PRINCESS ZIETTA (Ms L Lefoe) 5m By Invincible Spirit - Danzietta (31:5-12-2): Followed 4-3/4 len 5th (55.0) Meadows Cat 900m Murray Bridge (71) Dec 2 with 3/4 len win (56.5) No Vacancy, Excel With Pride 1000m Port Lincoln (64) Dec 7. Speedy galloper who will give them something to chase here. Place hope in this company.

SPECULATE (S Jones) 9g By Canny Lad Whoopi (53:6-8-7): Covered extra ground when 10-3/4 len 11th (56.0) Grand Taj 1000m M’ville (75) dead trk Oct 13 then finished 8 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (56.0) Master Houdini, Frankie Sea 1100m Broken Hill (Bm60) Oct 27. Veteran who needs it weaker these days.

Looking to others.

NATURAL DISASTER (Alex Stra) 4m By Danerich - Tycoon Sheila (7:1-2-2): Was blocked for a run when lg hd, 2-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Katunga, Meadows Jim 1050m M’ville (75) dead trk Aug 11 then was vetted after 1-3/4 len 2nd (58.0) Nadaka 1200m M’ville C1 dead trk Aug 22. Scratched.

Race six EXALTED MOMENT (J W Cornell) 4g By Barely A Moment - Exalted Miss (15:3-2-3): Finished len, 1/2 nk 3rd (60.5) Almighty Bullet, Gumnuts 1200m M’ville E&G (75) Nov 3 then was vetted after 4-1/4 len last (55.5) Fast And Free 1400m Morphettville Parks (86) Nov 17.

Gets a tongue tie on here after disappointing last start effort. Drops back a level and improved showing wouldn’t surprise.

SAVANNAH PRINCE (Louis Paech) 5g By Savabeel - Dancing Song (22:5-1-1): Struck interference at the start when 7-1/2 len 4th (55.0) Reflex 1300m Fannie Bay (Bm75) Nov 17 then was blocked for a run when 5-1/4 len 12th (58.0) Kooda Dawn 1100m M’ville (71) Dec 8. Found some bother last time and might be looking for the step-up in trip. Keep safe.

AGAINST THE DAY (M L Evans) 6g By French Deputy - Forcing Bid (34:5-3-10): Pulled up lame after 19-1/2 len 6th (61.0) Igles Star 1600m Fannie Bay (70) July 28 then was slowly away before finishing 5 len, 1-1/2 len 3rd (60.0) Let’s Try Longer, Miss Iceland 1200m Pioneer Park (70) Nov 6. Handy NT galloper who generally pulls out a big run second-up.

Drawn a nice gate and must be included in the chances.

TOMMY TWO (J D Smith) 4g By Snippetson - Kaapriesto (13:3-1-0): Scored hd win (54.0) Tasteofenergy, Chilli Deva 1528m Gawler (78) dead trk Aug 15 then was slowly away when 9-3/4 len last (54.0) Comic Composer 1550m Morphettville Parks (86) slow trk Aug 25. Best form is over more ground and he is yet to place in four previous first-up tries. Would need a strong market push.

WINDERMERE ROAD (D M Koch) 5g By Blevic - Kelcezza (7:2-1-1): Following 2-3/4 len 5th (57.0) Almighty Bullet 1200m M’ville E&G (75) Nov 3 ran 1-3/4 len 4th (58.5) Kooda Dawn 1100m M’ville (71) Dec 8. Looks to be working up to a win after three runs back and extra trip here is ideal. Hard to beat.

TEA FOR THREE (Sam Kavanagh) 6m By Tayasu Tsuyoshi - Taffeta Miss (14:2-3-1): Finished 4-3/4 len 5th (55.5) Jalsah 1550m Morphettville Parks F&M (75) dead trk June 18 (2011) then jumped awkwardly before finishing 23-1/2 len 17th (54.0) Akhabrach 1800m M’ville (75) heavy trk July 2 (2011). On the comeback trail after being sidelined for almost 18 months. Hasn’t won below 1600 metres and yet to place in three previous firstup runs. Market moves should tell the tale.

GOLD FRENZY (T M Snelling) 4g By Golden Lake - Frenznlaw (5:2-0-0): Scored 1-3/4 len win (56.5) Full Of Cache, Brochette 1550m Morphettville Parks 3yo Hcp slow trk May 26 then was spelled after 7-3/4 len 4th (57.5) Zerprise Us All 1800m M’ville 3yo (75) dead trk June 16. Showed handy ability in his only campaign to date including a win on debut.

Resuming here and worth some thought from his inside gate.

GUMNUTS (J F Macmillan) 11g By Shinko Forest - Make Believe (83:11-10-8): After len 2nd (51.0) Almighty Bullet 1200m M’ville E&G (75) Nov 3 ran 2-1/2 len, hd 3rd (55.0) Maskhara, Swift Shamrock 1400m Morphettville Parks (68) Nov 17. Greybeard who continues to defy his years and gets in under the limit here. Impossible to leave out of calculations.

MEGA QUEEN (Ms S Kotz) 4m By Comet San Queen (5:3-0-0): Was slowly away when 6-1/4 len 5th (56.5) Avoid Lightning 1050m M’ville 3yoF (75) dead trk June 9 then again slowly away but too strong when scoring lg nk win (54.0) Wokpool, Wine Lover 1200m M’ville (71) Dec 1. Talented mare who resumed racing in great style and she should be fitter for that outing. Must go in.

Race seven

GENEROUS BEAU (D G Balfour) 6g By Lion Heart - Kayzarana (32:5-4-1): Had backing at odds when 3-1/2 len 4th (54.5) Mouro 1600m M’ville (94) Nov 3 then finished strongly for 1-1/4 len 2nd (54.0) Petman 1400m Morphettville Parks (94) Nov 24. Knocking on the door and drops down to what is effectively a 0-81 race here. Back in distance but looks a major player.

SEA TRYST (M A Kavanagh) 4g By Foreplay - Mal De Mer (12:4-2-2): Got blocked for a run before scoring nk win (56.5) Last Charge, Mornin’ Sam 1250m Morphettville Parks (86) Nov 10 then lost a plate and was vetted after 1/2 nk, 1-1/2 len 3rd (58.5) Scaredymac, Exalted Brother 1250m Morphettville Parks (94) Nov 24. Had excuses last time and can bounce back here. Hard to beat.

GOLD BUNDLE (P L Seater) 5g By Keep The Faith - Thanks A Bundle (26:5-1-7): Struck interference near the 600m when 3-3/4 len 6th (57.0) Kelly Royale 1000m Morphettville Parks (75) Nov 24 then led all the way to score 3 len win (55.0) Ring Me Not, Sarcasm 1400m Murray Bridge Christmas Cup Dec 2. Found his best form last time and drawn to ping straight to the front here. Will take some catching.

SWEET TALKING GUY (Heath Conners) 7g By Ustinov - Via Roma (28:6-4-2): Finished 5 len 8th (54.0) Dance With Her 1750m Pakenham Cup heavy trk Mar 25 before running 10 len last (55.5) Torrefy 1600m Bendigo Elmore Cup dead trk April 21. Victorian-trained galloper who resumes here with a tongue tie on. Can pull out a run fresh and market moves will be significant.

STRIKE BREAKER (C B Oxlade) 7g By Blevic - Joanne Grace (38:5-7-3): Was spelled after 3-1/2 len 7th (56.5) Detox 1600m M’ville Series Final dead trk May 5 then finished hd 2nd (58.0) Kvinnakel 1300m Mt Gambier (76) dead trk Dec 9. Just missed behind an inform galloper first-up and top jockey replaces apprentice in this. Comes into calculations from his good draw.

DIRTY ONA DRINK (T M Snelling) 5g By Fraar - Bicheno (14:3-1-2): Finished len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Port Vell, Rebel Soldier 1950m Morphettville Parks (68+) Mar 10 then was vetted after 1-1/2 len, 3/4 len 3rd (56.0) Hastein, World Ruler 2038m M’ville (68+) Mar 31. Best perfomed over more ground but did run second when resuming over 1200 metres in his last campaign. Will be getting home hard.

LIONHEARTED GIRL (I R Walker) 6m By All Courage - Lion’s Rose (34:9-6-2): Followed 2-1/4 len win (53.0) Muchos Respectos, Finishing Card 1300m Warrnambool (Bm78) Nov 22 with 1/2 len 4th (52.0) Scaredymac 1400m Warrnambool Port Fairy Cup dead trk Dec 6. Finished close-up last time after defeating subsequent Caulfield winner Finishing Card at her previous run. Gets in under the limit after the claim and is right in this.

ZAI JIAN (D W O’Leary) 5m By Footstepsinthesand - Peaceful (14:3-4-2): Jumped awkwardly when 6-1/2 len 6th (53.5) Zaeimus 1400m Morphettville Parks (75) Nov 24 before running 1/2 nk 2nd (54.0) Kelly Royale 1200m M’ville (81) Dec 8. Racing well and ran into an in-form galloper last time. Goes well this circuit and could be the value runner here.

VALUE AS (D W O’Leary) 6g By Face Value - As Discreet (29:5-1-3): Scored 2-1/4 len win (54.5) Ambrosia, Tuscan Ranger 1550m Morphettville Parks (75) Nov 17 then struck interference near the 200m when 8-3/4 len last (55.0) The Wingman 1600m M Valley (82) Nov 30. Had strong support in Melbourne last start but is better suited here. Worth another chance.

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Warwick Farm races today

TAB GUIDE daily double 7, 8 Extra double 3, 4 treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four All Races Fixed odds All Races First Four Jackpot Race 6, $125,000

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12.00

1300m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Benchmark 74 $85,000

1 111 Heart Testa (7) J Collett 59 2 s1414 Harada Bay tw (8) J Bowman 57.5 3 516s3 Treaty wh (3) K Mc Evoy 57 4 4s11s Danaura (6) SCRATCHED 5 9s101 Delagos (1) B Shinn 55 6 43s16 Party Rocker (4) Y Ichikawa (a3) 54.5 7 04s01 That’s A Good Idea hn (5) G Schofield 54.5 8 7415 Bierbower bh (2) C Reith 54 HEART TESTA, Treaty, Party Rocker, Harada Bay

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12.40

1.70 7.50 6.00 10.00 6.50 21.00 21.00

1400m

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177s0 21s52 01112 s8655 28823 00s35 s3111 35441 8s142 s7275

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Madam Nash dwn (5) C Brown Choice Words wbh (6) B Shinn Mosse Diva cd (7) G Schofield Leviosa w (9) R Thompson Berrimilla tw (10) J Cassidy Titbit (4) J Collett Sastruga d (8) C Reith Babel twh (1) K Mc Evoy Princess Layla b (2) J Mc Donald Shamardani dh (3) T Berry CHoICE WoRDS, Babel, Sastruga, Berrimilla

Inglis Nursery Stakes

1.20

59 58.5 57.5 56.5 55 55 54.5 54 54 54

26.00 2.50 8.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 6.50 6.00 10.00 26.00

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2 Standard Bearer (14) J Bowman 56.5 1 Chasing Charlie d (13) C Spry 56.5 6 Blinkin Runaway (1) R Thompson 56.5 Fuerza h (5) J Mc Donald 56.5 Lad About Town (3) K Mc Evoy 56.5 Market Talk (7) T Berry 56.5 Nuclear Snip (9) G Ryan 56.5 Special Rules (4) B Shinn 56.5 Watling (2) Ms K O’Hara 56.5 1 Sweet Kiss h (11) P Robl 54.5 N Berry 54.5 3 Blue Palace (10) Little Miss Chelsy (15) J Collett 54.5 Sunshine Royale h (12) C Brown 54.5 Twilight Royale h (6) B Avdulla 54.5 EMERGENCY Rhaego (8) G Schofield 56.5 CHASING CHARLIE, Standard Bearer, Fuerza, Sweet Kiss

6.00 12.00 41.00 5.00 61.00 41.00 41.00 41.00 31.00 4.60 6.00 151.00 7.00 6.00 14.00

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1 31s50 2 7s733 3 90s58 4 74s61 5 480s9 6 38104 7 s97s1 8 241s8 9 307s5 10 11s11 11 s6153

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Universal Belief w (3) Y Ichikawa (a3) 59 River of Salvation whn (8) S Clipperton (a2) 58.5 Bereft dwh (5) J Parr 58 Shanghai Bund ch (6) B Shinn 58 Anything tw (1) Ms A Stokes (a3) 56 Gaze In Awe wh (9) B Spriggs (a1.5) 56 The owl hn (2) K Mc Evoy 55.5 Art Thou Ready w (4) J Mc Donald 55 Startreusse w (10) J Bowman 55 Baltra (11) P Robl 54 Balzac (7) G Schofield 54 RIvER oF SALvATIoN, The owl, Gaze In Awe, Baltra

2.40

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31.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 81.00 13.00 7.00 15.00 8.00 2.20 17.00

2100m

1 s7162 Brightest twh (12) R Quinn 59 9.00 2 2s554 Devised w (3) J Kissick (a3) 59 15.00 3 s1453 Lucripetous w (5) C Brown 58 5.00 4 46s18 Travolta (4) T Berry 58 9.00 5 65371 Court Connection wn (8) J Bowman 56.5 7.00 6 65124 Kukri wbh (7) C Reith 55.5 8.00 7 s2665 Angelus hn (6) K Mc Evoy 55 11.00 8 s4211 Fortunefivehundred n (9) B Shinn 54 5.00 9 02112 Retort Courteous h (10) P Robl 54 8.00 10 98539 Sheniyan w (2) N Berry 54 31.00 11 22165 Georgey Aeroplane w (11) J Mc Donald 54 15.00 12 77s65 Ferocimo (1) Y Ichikawa (a3) 54 51.00 FoRTUNEFIvEHUNDRED, Retort Courteous, Lucripetous, Brightest

3.20

Inglis Villiers Stakes

1600m

(Apprentices cannot claim) 3yo & up Quality Group 2 $175,000

1 68962 2 0s289 3 25s81 4 s5215 5 76410 6 27s61 7 11s70 8 s6167 9 s4623 10 10s99 11 s1554 12 s0110 13 25240 14 90s20 15 68736 16 11750 17 71329 18 4s151

Monton cw (4) S Clipperton (a) Triple Elegance tw (18) J Mc Donald Kinnersley tdw (13) T Berry Cabernet th (10) J Bowman Darci Be Good dw (17) N Berry Shout out Loud d (1) J Parr Thumbtacks tcw (2) J Collett All Legal dw (9) G Schofield Galah tdwbh (8) K Mc Evoy Highly Recommended wn (11) L Nolen Quidnunc twh (19) Ms K O’Hara Classics wh (6) C Reith Isopach d (12) C Brown Shadows In The Sun dw (7) P Robl Alma’s Fury (16) B Shinn Racing Heart wh (14) J Taylor Merlin Mustang dw (5) B Avdulla Holy Moly tdwh (3) J Cassidy EMERGENCY 19 18475 Al’s Gold cwn (15) B Spriggs (a) CABERNET, Galah, Monton, Classics

59 8.50 57 21.00 56.5 12.00 55 8.50 54.5 26.00 54.5 16.00 54 14.00 53.5 16.00 53.5 6.00 53.5 21.00 53 16.00 53 21.00 53 21.00 53 21.00 53 14.00 53 101.00 53 16.00 53 14.00 53

Australian Turf Club

1600m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 75 $85,000

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 79 $85,000

6

GUIDE

81.00

1 0s791 2 45725 3 71142 4 00s00 5 0s504 6 9s853 7 43s23 8 11442 9 26s99 10 s4241 11 9s214 12 120s0 13 s0413

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San Zaim tdw (4) S Lisnyy (a3) 60 7.50 The Great Snowman wb (9) T Berry 59 6.00 Too Hi Tek dw (13) S Clipperton (a2) 59 31.00 Emperator w (8) P Wells 58.5 126.00 At The Crease w (12) B Shinn 58 31.00 Triple Six wh (6) J Bowman 57.5 8.50 Disciple dw (3) C Brown 57 4.40 Fireball w (2) Y Ichikawa (a3) 57 9.00 Queenian wh (10) G Schofield 57 15.00 Bilko cwh (5) R Quinn 56 8.50 In Excess d (7) P Robl 56 9.00 Tunes th (11) K Mc Evoy 55.5 11.00 Ferment (1) C Reith 54 15.00 THE GREAT SNoWMAN, Disciple, Fireball, Too Hi Tek

4.40

Razor Sharp Quality

1200m

(Apprentices cannot claim) 3yo & up Quality Listed $100,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1321s 5958s 2134s 40s15 384s8 43237 2123s 006s2 23s12 s10s3 80s76

Whitefriars tdwhn (7) J Cassidy 61.5 Hypurr dh (6) P Robl 57.5 Skytrain cdwh (1) K Mc Evoy 56.5 Adebisi dwb (3) J Bowman 54.5 Youthful Jack dwn (11) R Thompson 54.5 Irish Dream tdw (8) S Clipperton (a) 54 Slow The Flow dwh (2) C Reith 54 Riva De Lago dwb (5) C Brown 54 Bound To Blush d (9) J Mc Donald 54 Stratford dwb (10) J Taylor 54 Malambo dwhn (4) B Avdulla 54 BoUND To BLUSH, Stratford, Whitefriars, Skytrain

5.00 21.00 6.00 7.00 51.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 7.00 26.00

GEAR CHANGES RACE 2: (4) Leviosa blinkers on first time RACE 4: (11) Balzac blinkers off first time RACE 5: (7) Angelus winkers off first time RACE 7: (2) The Great Snowman blinkers on first time RACE 8: (2) Hypurr lugging bit on first time; (11) Malambo blinkers on again LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start.

H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider.

This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

Warwick Farm comment

Race one

Race two

HEART TESTA (C J Waller) 3g By Testa Rossa - Graciela (3:3-0-0): Scored a narrow win on debut at Newcastle then given a short break after toughing it out on the speed 3/4 len win (56.0) Hidden Warrior, Lyric 1100m C’bury 3yo C&G Rst0 Oct 3. Controlled the race from the front and kicked on strongly to remain unbeaten 1-1/4 len win (54.0) Long Lasting, Treaty 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm80) Dec 8. Highly promising and is going through his grades impressively but he is right up in the weights now and this is his first run past 1200m. Can win but wouldn’t want to take short odds to find out.

HARADA BAY (T Bailey) 3g By Haradasun - Acacia Bay (8:3-1-0): Unwound a strong run from the tail to score comfortable 1-3/4 len win (57.0) Cleansing Ale, Double Power 1400m W Farm 3yo (Bm75) dead trk Nov 10.

Ridden patiently and worked home well with the big weight 2-1/2 len 4th (59.0) Specific Choice 1500m R’hill 3yo (Bm71) Nov 24.

Freshened. Scored a big win here two starts back then run home gamely from the back with the big weight last start. Looks the main danger to the topweight.

TREATY (Peter Snowden) 3g By Strategic - Martella (5:1-1-1): Spelled after camping behind the speed and battling 4-3/4 len 6th (57.5) Norzita 1300m R’hill 2yo Hcp slow trk July 21. Settled handy in the small field when resuming and boxed on solidly 1-1/4 len, sht hd 3rd (54.0) Heart Testa, Long Lasting 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm80) Dec 8. No match for Heart Testa at Rosehill a fortnight ago but strips fitter now and meets that galloper 2kg better at the weights. Don’t underestimate.

DANAURA (C J Waller) 3c By Danzero - Gaelic Aura (5:2-0-1): 1/2 len win (57.0) King Picasso, Greek Island 1200m Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn dead trk July 21. 1/2 len win (59.0) Strace, On A Given Day 1400m Newcastle (Metro) 3yo Rst0 dead trk Aug 8. 5th Great Dansaar 800m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Dec 14. Scratched.

DELAGoS (A J Cummings) 3c By Encosta De Lago - Sarasota (6:2-0-0): Returned with a breakthrough win at Goulburn then sent to town and was never in the hunt 4-1/2 len last (54.0) Field Marshall 1250m C’bury 3yo Rst0 Oct 17. Sat back off a hot speed and powered home from the back to score upset 1/2 nk win (55.5) Foxbat, Imperil 1100m C’bury 3yo C&G Rst0 Dec 12. Had the race run to suit last start but he did beat some smart 3yos. Has claims.

PARTY RoCKER (B A Gentle) 3c By Stratum - Second Dance (5:1-1-1): Did some early work to find the front but still managed to kick on strongly at the business end len win (54.5) Free Thinking, Mister Denon 1200m Kembla Grange Mdn Plate dead trk Nov 17. Caught wide on the speed and stuck on gamely 2-3/4 len 6th (53.0) Specific Choice 1500m R’hill 3yo (Bm71) Nov 24. Freshened. Won well first-up after doing early work then far from disgraced at Rosehill after being caught wide on the speed. Will press forward and should give a sight.

THAT’S A GooD IDEA (Mark De Montfort) 3g By Flying Spur - Sunday Service (4:1-00): Made no impact on return 10-1/2 len last (56.5) Balzac 1200m R’hill Mdn Nov 6. Found the front and dug deep under pressure in the straight to hold off challengers sht hd win (57.0) Smart Moochi, Tableaux 1200m C’bury 3yo C&G Mdn Dec 7. Turned his form around at Canterbury last start but he will find this much tougher. Prefer others.

BIERBoWER (Peter Snowden) 3g By Elusive Quality - Nurmaah (4:1-0-0): Enjoyed a good trail midfield and showed a nice turn of foot in the straight to sprint away and record 1-3/4 len win (56.5) Group Hug, Bolero Dancer 1200m Wyong Mdn Nov 22. Took up the running but felt the pinch over the final furlong 2-1/2 len 5th (58.5) Electrician 1400m W Farm 3yo C&G Rst0 Dec 5. Would have liked to see him stick on better here last start. Finds himself in a tougher event now. Minor claims.

MADAM NASH (C J Waller) 5m By Flying Spur - Quest For Light (23:6-4-3): Sent to the paddock after racing keenly in front and tiring 6-1/4 len 7th (57.5) Thumbtacks 1600m W Farm (Bm86) Aug 25. Sent forward but folded up badly on return 11-1/2 len last (57.5) Dances On Stars 1350m R’hill (Bm80) Dec 8. Front-runner who was well below her best when resuming at Rosehill a fortnight ago.

Need to see another.

CHoICE WoRDS (David Vandyke) 4m By Choisir - Verbose (12:3-4-0): Balanced up midfield and found the line well in leader dominated event first-up 2-1/4 len 5th (54.5) Pentasia 1100m R’hill (Bm84) Nov 24.

Tracked the speed but was held up for the first half of the straight and winner was off and gone when she got clear len 2nd (57.5) She’s Clean 1200m R’hill F&M (Bm85) Dec 15. Ran well first-up in an on pace dominated event then didn’t have much luck at a crucial stage last Saturday. Peaks now. Can atone.

MoSSE DIvA (D A Hayes) 4m By Danzero Mosse (10:4-1-0): Made it three wins in a row when leading all-the-way 1/2 len win (56.0) Arinosa, Euphorbia 1400m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Oct 27. Did some early work from the wide gate to take up the running and fought on bravely up the straight 1-1/2 len 2nd (54.5) Mahisara 1400m F’ton 4&5yo (89) Nov 6. Let-up. Lightly raced mare who hit a purple patch of form prior to let-up. Has won all four starts in Sydney including two on this track. Rate highly.

LEvIoSA (Ms J Graham) 4m By Magic Albert Seena Baleena (14:5-1-3): Balanced up out the back and made up good ground through the field to finish close-up 1/2 len 5th (54.5) Travolta 1300m R’hill (Bm80) Nov 24. Got back again after being checked at the start and picked up ground without threatening in the run home 5-1/4 len 5th (54.5) Dances On Stars 1350m R’hill (Bm80) Dec 8. Port Macquarie-trained mare who has been racing well without much luck of late. Can surprise if there is some rain around.

BERRIMILLA (C J Waller) 4m By Fastnet Rock - Purrfection (10:2-3-2): Settled worse than midfield but unwound a strong finish to just miss sht hd 2nd (56.5) Sastruga 1500m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Nov 24. Ridden more positively and fought all the way to the line len, 3/4 len 3rd (57.5) Holy Moly, Secluded 1500m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Dec 8. Well bred mare who is starting to hit her straps this campaign. Races well here and she will appreciate the drop in weight. Include amongst the better chances.

TITBIT (C J Waller) 6m By Cadeaux Genereux - Poilane (26:4-3-4): Closed in well from the second half of the field on return sht hd, 1/2 hd 3rd (57.0) Rose Pattern, Secluded 1350m R’hill F&M (Bm80) dead trk Nov 17. Vetted and found to be lame after holding position midfield 2-1/4 len 5th (57.5) Holy Moly 1500m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Dec 8. Turned in an eyecatching first-up performance then pulled up lame after battling away at Rosehill last start.

Drawn to receive the run of the race here.

Expect her to be fighting out the finish.

SASTRUGA (Peter Snowden) 4m By Elusive Quality - Dubai Ice (9:4-0-2): Enjoyed the run of the race behind the speed and showed a good turn of foot in the straight to record 1-3/4 len win (55.0) Graskop, Blue Lion 1400m Kembla Grange (Metro) (Bm70) Oct 31. Rolled along in front and kept finding under pressure in the straight to hold on and post sht hd win (54.5) Berrimilla, Zauberflote 1500m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Nov 24. Freshened. Brought up the hattrick in good style last start when heavily backed.

More depth here but stays in light. Hard to fault.

BABEL (Peter Snowden) 4m By Lonhro Danoise (15:4-1-2): Raced wide midfield and stuck on solidly 2-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Holy Moly 1200m W Farm (Bm80) dead trk Nov 10 then came from off the pace to record hd win (54.5) Princess Layla, Our Design 1300m W Farm F&M (Bm80) Dec 1. Darley galloper who won well here last start and did finish fourth in the Listed Mona Lisa Stakes three starts back.

Among the chances.

PRINCESS LAYLA (J A O’Shea) 4m By Fastnet Rock - Cathie’s Lane (7:2-2-0): Returned with a touch on speed win at Rosehill then settled handy on a hot speed and fought on bravely 1/4 len 4th (54.5) Rose Pattern 1350m R’hill F&M (Bm80) dead trk Nov 17. Ridden for speed and went down fighting again hd 2nd (55.0) Babel 1300m W Farm F&M (Bm80) Dec 1. Lightly raced mare who goes forward and makes her own luck. Drawn ideally and gets in on the limit. Expect her to be fighting out the finish again.

SHAMARDANI (G D Hickman) 5m By Shamardal - Preview (17:3-1-4): Enjoyed a good trip midfield but couldn’t come on 2-1/2 len 7th (56.5) Sastruga 1500m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Nov 24. Eased out the back and did her best work late 5-1/4 len 5th (54.0) She’s Clean 1200m R’hill F&M (Bm85) Dec 15. Backs-up after getting back and warming up late over 1200m at Rosehill last Saturday.

Better suited over this journey but finds herself in a competitive event. Place preferred.

Race three

STANDARD BEARER (N Mayfield-Smith) 2c

By Choisir - Proud Hussey (1:0-1-0): Got well back after missing the kick but closed in hard in the straight to just miss sht 1/2 hd 2nd (55.0) Regimental Pride 1100m R’hill 2yo Plate slow trk Oct 13. Sat off the speed and rounded up rivals late sht 1/2 hd win Aussies Love Sport, Stratacus 805m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Dec 14. First-up. Given a short break after running a very encouraging second on debut at Rosehill. Since trialled nicely. Rate highly.

CHASING CHARLIE (Ms B Joseph & P A Jones) 2g By Myboycharlie - Sophistocat (1:10-0): Showed speed and shot away soon after straightening and held margin to the line 2-1/2 len win (56.0) Steel Bolt, Torio Away 1000m Canberra 2yo Mdn Plate dead trk Nov 30. Won well on debut but can query the form out of the race. Prepared to risk here from the wide gate.

BLINKIN RUNAWAY (Leon Davies) 2c By Tale Of The Cat - Madame Medusa (1:0-0-0): Got back in the small field and was never a threat 5-3/4 len 6th (56.0) Madame Fly 1000m W Farm 2yo Mdn Plate Dec 5. Never looked likely when making his debut here. More experienced now but hard to see him improving enough to win this.

FUERZA (Bjorn Baker) 2c: First start. By Snippetson - Lady Min. Sent forward and kicked away nicely 2 len win True Prince, Rockford 805m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Dec 14. Dam retired as a maiden but is a half-sister to G1 winner Mr Bureaucrat. She has produced two winners from three foals to race. Drawn ideally and star hoop has been engaged. Follow market moves.

LAD ABoUT ToWN (K J Parker) 2g: First start.

By Strategic - Inoseyou. Primed for debut with len, 1/2 len 3rd Night In Venice, Varnsen 800m Kembla Grange barrier trial Nov 14. First foal to race from dam who didn’t make it to the track.

Recent trial was sound but this is a tough ask on debut.

MARKET TALK (E B Murray) 2g: First start. By Murtajill - Cautious Mission. Will take improvement out of 2-3/4 len, 3/4 len 3rd Dalton, Mr Rainmaker 900m R’hill barrier trial Dec 18.

Dam retired as a maiden but is a half-sister to stakes-winner Volcada. All four of her foals to race are winners. Watch betting and parade rings.

NUCLEAR SNIP (J T Brasch) 2g: First start.

By Snippetson - Anuket. Showed ability in 1/2 nk win The Brown One, Pudgy Chester 800m Narromine barrier trial (Mdn) Dec 10. Dam was unraced but is a half-sister to stakes-winner Al Maali. This is her first foal to race. Would need a strong market lead.

SPECIAL RULES (E B Murray) 2c: First start.

By Tale Of The Cat - Nevaloveduanyway.

Safely held in latest trial last Mr Jackman 738m R’wick barrier trial dead trk Sept 10.

Dam was unraced but is a full-sister to stakeswinner All Courage. This is her first foal to race.

Well held in his only trial. Prefer to see.

WATLING (A Stapleford) 2g: First start. By Holy Roman Emperor - Fairy Story. Showed enough in recent 3-3/4 len 2nd Open Book 800m Newcastle barrier trial slow trk Dec 10.

Dam won three races from 1200m to 1550m and is a half-sister to multiple G1 winner and successful sire Desert Prince. She has produced a winner from three foals to race. Latest trial was sound. Keep an eye on betting.

SWEET KISS (G R Nickson) 2f By Strada Ancient Impulse (1:1-0-0): Went forward and raced away when asked to extend 3-1/2 len win (54.0) Madame Fly, Mr Entertainer 900m Newcastle 2yo Mdn Plate dead trk Nov 18.

Freshened. Beat a subsequent city winner with ease on debut. Looks hard to beat again.

BLUE PALACE (D A Hayes) 2f By Encosta De Lago - Delphi Lodge (1:0-0-1): Positioned worse than midfield and was blocked for a run early in the straight but motored home once clear 1-3/4 len, hd 3rd (55.0) Kiss A Rose, Patricia Dawn 1000m C’field 2yoF Plate Dec 12. Had little luck when making her debut at Caulfield but still managed to finish in the placings. Much better for that outing. Can go a couple better.

LITTLE MISS CHELSY (T J Wilson) 2f: First start. By Henrythenavigator - Annie La Vie. Needs to improve on 17-1/2 len last Reaction Man 900m Albury barrier trial Dec 8. Dam won five races from 1200m to 1600m and was stakes-placed. She has produced a winner from three foals to race. Hard to recommend after struggling in her only trial.

SUNSHINE RoYALE (David Pfieffer) 2f: First start. By Haradasun - Royal Emerger. Sat off the speed and let down well to score 1/2 hd win Quelle Beaute, Sugar Rush 805m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Dec 14. Dam was a winner over 1600m and is a half-sister to G1 winner Demerger. Her only foal to race is a winner. Looked good win winning a recent trial here. One to keep a close eye on.

TWILIGHT RoYALE (Bjorn Baker) 2f: First start. By Testa Rossa - Royal Season. Battled away steadily for len, hd 3rd Assail, Sweet Idea 805m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Dec 14. Dam retired as a maiden but all four of her foals to race are winners. Showed talent in a trial here last week. Can make her presence felt.

RHAEGo (A J Cummings) 2c: First start. By Danehill Dancer - La Face. Battled away for 4-1/4 len, 1/2 nk 3rd Dee Dee Flyer, One Step Beyond 735m R’wick barrier trial dead trk Dec 17. Dam was unraced but is a half-sister to stakes-winner and sire Face Value. This is her first foal to race. Glyn Schofield stick after partnering him in his trial. Follow market moves.

Race four

UNIvERSAL BELIEF (J Delaney) 7g By Universal Prince - Please Believe (31:11-2-6): Run off his legs early but wound up nicely late on return 1-3/4 len 5th (60.0) Higashi 900m Newcastle (Metro) Rst0 Nov 28 then sent to town and was always well back 8-1/4 len 11th (54.0) Pentasia 1100m R’hill (Bm95) Dec 8. Ran very well on return at Newcastle then was run off his legs at Rosehill a fortnight ago. Peaks now and he will appreciate the step up in trip. Can place.

RIvER oF SALvATIoN (David Pfieffer) 6g

By Don Eduardo - Run For Roses (23:5-4-6): Balanced up midfield and hit the line powerfully once clear halfway down the straight 1/2 nk, nose 3rd (56.0) Travolta, Keith’s Legacy 1300m R’hill (Bm80) Nov 24. Tracked the speed and chased gamely 2-1/4 len, 1/2 hd 3rd (56.5) Dances On Stars, Fireball 1350m R’hill (Bm80) Dec 8. Local who is ticking over nicely this campaign. Will find this event easier than what he has been contesting of late. Rate highly.

BEREFT (Peter Snowden) 5g By Lonhro Lovelorn (23:4-7-1): Charged home from the back for eye-catching return 2-1/4 len 5th (56.5) Big Bonanza 1200m R’hill (Bm85) Oct 27. Sat back again and lost momentum on the turn when badly checked but picked himself up and ran home well 1-1/2 len 8th (58.5) Travolta 1300m R’hill (Bm80) Nov 24. Freshened. Caught the eye first-up at Rosehill then had plenty go against at the same track last start. Drawn ideally and has placed here in the past. Looks a leading player.

SHANGHAI BUND (J G Sargent) 4g By Bachelor Duke - Flying Firebird (19:4-2-1): Reared at the start and was never likely on return 8-1/4 len 6th (53.0) Uate 1250m C’bury Rst-0ly dead trk Nov 16. Enjoyed a soft run in the box-seat and knuckled down strongly late to score narrow lg hd win (59.0) Persian Storm, Zoot Suit 1300m W Farm Rst0 Dec 5.

Sprinted fast once the gap appeared halfway down the straight to win here last start. More depth here but he looks likely to measure up.

ANYTHING (Mark Sues) 6g By Viscount - I Believe (23:5-3-2): Sent for a spell after lacklustre 14-1/2 len 10th (52.0) Brave The Way 1900m R’hill (Bm89) slow trk July 21. Sent around at big odds when resuming and was always well back 4-1/4 len 9th (56.0) Lady Be Great 1000m W Farm (Bm75) Dec 1. Fitter now and drops nicely in weight but would prefer to see in something a shade easier at this stage.

GAZE IN AWE (Rod Craig) 4g By Intergaze Saginaw (21:3-3-4): Settled worse than midfield on the fence and couldn’t make any impression in the run home 5-1/4 len 10th (54.5) Pentasia 1100m R’hill (Bm84) Nov 24. Strode along midfield and worked to the line steadily 4-1/2 len 4th (54.5) Dances On Stars 1350m R’hill (Bm80) Dec 8. Scored a surprise win at Rosehill three starts back but hasn’t been able to reproduce that form since. Hard to catch. Take on trust.

THE oWL (Peter Snowden) 4g By Reset Goddess Of Wisdom (8:3-0-1): Given a break after weakening off the pace 5-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Australian Star 1400m R’hill 3yo (Bm80) slow trk June 30. Strode along midfield and powered over the top of his rivals late 3/4 len win (58.5) Flight Of Pegasus, Bonzerina 1250m C’bury (Bm70) Nov 30. Won well first-up at Canterbury but he will find this much tougher. Minor claims.

ART THoU READY (J A O’Shea) 4g By More Than Ready - Artistique (15:4-3-1): Put away after being well ridden to record 1/2 nk win (58.5) Braggart, Seuss 1400m Kembla Grange (Metro) (Bm70) dead trk July 31. Got a long way back on return and passed a few late 3-1/2 len 8th (57.5) Reunite 1250m C’bury (Bm70) Dec 7. Raced flat first-up at Canterbury and secondup stats don’t excite. Prefer to see another.

STARTREUSSE (C J Waller) 4g By Starcraft - Shantreusse (10:2-0-1): Spelled after sitting back and grinding home 3-3/4 len 7th (57.5) Emotional Circus 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm77) May 12. Held position midfield when resuming 3-1/2 len 5th (57.5) Gasquet 1100m C’bury (Bm75) Dec 7. Won his first two starts impressively but he hasn’t been able to go on with it since. For the faithful.

BALTRA (G J Colvin) 5g By Bureaucracy - Pixina (4:4-0-0): Found the front and powered away in the straight when returning from long break 5-1/2 len win (59.0) Quarter Hennessy, My Promise 1200m Wagga Plate C2 Nov 23. Took up the running and raced well clear again 5-1/2 len win (54.0) Lateandknewit, Trescorpioni 1400m Wagga Open Hcp Dec 9. Unbeaten galloper from Wagga. His two wins this time in have been outstanding. Looks well and truly up to city grade.

BALZAC (A J Cummings) 4g By Flying Spur - Rationalize (8:1-0-1): Broke his maiden narrowly at Rosehill then showed speed but tired late 1-1/2 len 5th (57.5) Beckon 1200m Gosford (Metro) E&G (Bm68) Nov 21. Sent forward again and kicked on gamely to finish in the money nose, 1-1/4 len 3rd (56.5) Reunite, Ricci Royal 1250m C’bury (Bm70) Dec 7. Speedy type who has been racing well in easier grade of late. Place is preferred against some of these.

Race five

BRIGHTEST (G H Walter) 5m By Galileo Wasimah (16:4-4-2): Settled worse than midfield and made up some late ground 2-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Kinnersley 1600m Goulburn Goulburn Cup Nov 25. Given time to balance up again and hit the line hard to just miss sht nk 2nd (55.0) Scream Machine 2000m R’hill (Bm85) Dec 8. Racing well but the wide gate and big weight are against. Each way appeal.

DEvISED (T P Donnelly) 5g By Galileo Speedos (14:4-1-1): Was doing his best work late in 3-1/2 len 5th (55.5) Lord Wimble 1600m M Valley Country Cup dead trk Oct 26. Box-seated and battled away steadily 6-1/4 len 4th (55.0) Cantonese 2000m R’hill (Bm88) Nov 24. Freshened. Nearing peak fitness now and he will appreciate the drop in grade. Can show his best.

LUCRIPEToUS (C J Waller) 4g By Pentire - My Guardian (11:2-3-2): Had no luck when fourth in a Bm78 over 1800m on this track then sent to Melbourne and had plenty go against again 4 len 5th (57.0) Commanding Time 2040m M Valley (82) Nov 24. Ridden patiently and hit the line strongly sht nk, 1/2 hd 3rd (54.5) Scream Machine, Brightest 2000m R’hill (Bm85) Dec 8. Smart gelding who has been racing very well without luck of late. Looms as the one to beat.

TRAvoLTA (Ms G Waterhouse) 4g By Handsome Ransom - Belongs In Lights (12:31-2): Kicked off Australian career with tough on pace 1/2 nk win (55.0) Keith’s Legacy, River Of Salvation 1300m R’hill (Bm80) Nov 24. Rolled along in front but couldn’t go on late 4-1/4 len 8th (55.0) Scream Machine 2000m R’hill (Bm85) Dec 8. Impressed on his Australian debut before racing flat last start.

Peaks now and the added journey will assist.

Expect him to bounce back.

CoURT CoNNECTIoN (D A Williams) 6g By Lonhro - Imperatrix (25:7-3-2): Finished off well from the second half of the field 2-3/4 len 7th (54.0) Kinnersley 1600m Goulburn Goulburn Cup Nov 25. Sent out as a heavily backed favourite and powered over the top of his rivals from midfield for runaway 2-3/4 len win (58.0) Thebigiam, A Shade Better 1900m C’bury (Bm70) Dec 7. Talented stayer who was a dominant winner at Canterbury last start.

More depth here but Bowman sticks and he drops 1.5kg in weight. Among the chances.

KUKRI (Peter Snowden) 4g By Commands - Zacheline (17:3-4-3): Got back in the small field and worked home gamely behind in form stayer 2-3/4 len 2nd (57.0) Cantonese 2200m W Farm (Bm76) dead trk Nov 10. Box-seated but couldn’t sprint under the big weight 1-1/2 len 4th (59.0) Le’ Ahi 2300m Newcastle (Metro) (Bm72) Nov 28. Freshened. Struggled under the big weight at Newcastle (ATC Meeting) last start. Capable of running a cheeky race here.

ANGELUS (Peter Snowden) 4m By Lonhro Great Anna (14:3-2-2): Settled midfield but couldn’t come on 5-3/4 len 6th (60.0) Bugaboo 1800m Hawkesbury (Metro) F&M (Bm75) Nov 14. Received a soft run behind the speed and chased soundly 3/4 len 5th (54.0) Scream Machine 2000m R’hill (Bm85) Dec 8. Wasn’t beaten far last start but he had every chance in the run. Prior form was only fair. Prefer others.

FoRTUNEFIvEHUNDRED (A J Cummings) 4g

By Fastnet Rock - Money Begets Money (13:2-22): Swept around rivals on the turn from the back to record dominant 4-1/4 len win (58.5) Cherry Dancer, Mont Dane 2040m M Valley Mdn Nov 30. Strode along midfield and powered over the top of his rivals once again 4-3/4 len win (58.0) Campeao, Te Karaka 2000m C’field (68) Dec 12.

Took a long time to break his maiden but he has really gone on with it since. Can keep progressing.

REToRT CoURTEoUS (R S Englebrecht) 4g

By Zabeel - What Can I Say (10:2-2-1): Broke his maiden in good style at Newcastle then let down with a big finish from midfield to record 3 len win (59.5) Atreyu, Commandette 2000m Kembla Grange (Bm60) Dec 2. Settled behind the speed and chased leader home 3/4 len 2nd (54.5) Pipette 1900m C’bury Rst1 Dec 12.

Comes into this in good form but steps right up in grade. Minor claims appear best.

SHENIYAN (Ms K Waugh) 5g By Sadler’s Wells - Shemaya (10:2-2-1): Balanced up midfield and kept grinding to the line len, 1/2 len 3rd (56.5) Watertight, Diamond Jim 2100m Gosford (Metro) (Bm75) Nov 21 then appeared to have every chance and disappointed 7-3/4 len last (58.0) Purrfect 2200m W Farm (Bm71) Dec 5. Mixing his form of late.

Others appear better credentialled.

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Friday 21 December | Week 42 | Issue 42

GUIDE Racing Local News Flemington races today

TAB CODE

MR

TAB GUIDE daily double 7, 8 Extra double 3, 4 treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four all Races Fixed odds all Races

1

Christmas Season Plate

11.40

1000m

(Apprentices cannot claim) 2yo SW $80,000

7 Bernardini Genie h (1) N Hall 56 Iberia h (3) S Arnold 56 Kievann h (7) Dean Holland 56 Midnight Rule (6) C Newitt 56 Safeguard h (5) V Duric 56 Stamina (2) D Stackhouse 56 Weinholt (9) B Rawiller 56 Molto Bella (4) D Yendall 54 Mount Zero h (8) S King 54 StaMIna, Midnight Rule, Safeguard, Kievann

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2

12.20

Bitalli Handicap

15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.50 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00

31111 21249 91811 06964 938s6 87593 02613 65033

1.00

Skipton Handicap

1630m

Waratone (2) T Sadler (a3) 60 Crafty Cruiser w (1) B Melham 59 You think So n (6) A Mc Cabe (a2) 59 Module t (3) D Thornton (a3) 58.5 Pergola n (4) B Rawiller 58.5 almodovar tw (7) J Duffy (a2) 58 apres wn (8) N Hall 54 altonio w (5) J Noonan (a1.5) 54 You thInK So, Waratone, almodovar, altonio

3.30 8.50 4.20 7.50 21.00 6.00 4.80 11.00

GEaR ChanGES

This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

WEATHER

Dead (4)

Fine

Spotless Plate

3.00

4

1.40

Red Tempo Handicap

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1000m

20s46 Winter King dwbh (6) D Lane (a1.5) 60 3.60 2137s Go the Knuckle dw (7) N Hall 59.5 4.20 104s0 the Soldier cd (8) W Egan 57.5 26.00 57s9s Beltrois tw (4) R Maloney 57 21.00 321s3 hotham heights w (2) B Rawiller 56 3.80 6612s Forty two Below db (5) D Stackhouse 54 6.00 2113s Riverina’s Girl (1) D Thornton (a3) 54 21.00 1s115 Paaratte Pat dwn (9) D Yendall 54 7.00 650s3 unique Quality dw (3) A Forbes (a3) 54 13.00 Go thE KnuCKlE, Paaratte Pat, Riverina’s Girl, hotham heights

5

2.20

Spotless Handicap

1420m

Danish Whiskey (6) A Mc Cabe (a2) 60 Battles End d (16) B Knobel (a2) 58 Benenden dwn (15) A Stead (a2) 58 Perfectly Stunning (11) S King 57.5 Quicksilver lass b (12) J Noonan (a1.5) 57.5 Valrouz n (5) D Lane (a1.5) 57 Baremin (4) B Melham 56.5 Moudita (8) A Forbes (a3) 56.5 Minnie Downs (14) C Newitt 56 Grave h (7) N Hall 55 Mawaakib wh (9) J Duffy (a2) 55 albadeen d (13) D Gauci 54 nat (1) D Yendall 54 EMERGEnCIES 14 3404s Crystalised (2) V Duric 55 15 3158s Sacred Dream w (10) D Thornton (a3) 54 16 3s215 Perfect offering h (3) T Sadler (a3) 54 BEnEnDEn, Battles End, Quicksilver lass, Valrouz

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

50s41 31215 21181 920s1 1s214 2s412 31833 77s15 5s545 52225 1s4 6s21 61

1420m

(Apprentices can claim) Open $100,000

73s13 Fast and Free wb (8) C Newitt 58.5 3.50 30223 Regular aussie dw (9) D Thornton (a3) 58.5 16.00 82061 Quick Shakes dw (4) B Rawiller 58 8.00 761s6 Elms d (10) D Stackhouse 54 26.00 04s21 Full hand (3) D Yendall 54 9.00 35242 Gogonski db (6) N Hall 54 7.50 72263 oriental Ruby d (5) J Duffy (a2) 54 5.50 s2121 Speckie dh (1) S King 54 3.80 6122s Rock Musician w (7) Dean Holland 54 21.00 145s3 Danzare h (2) P Mertens 54 12.00 FaSt anD FREE, Regular aussie, Quick Shakes, Speckie

(Apprentices can claim) 3 & 4yo F&M Rating 72 $80,000

RaCE 1: (1) Bernardini Genie, (8) Molto Bella blinkers on first time; (2) Iberia lugging bit on first time, tongue-tie on first time; (7) Weinholt winkers on first time; (9) Mount Zero blinkers on first time, lugging bit on first time RaCE 3: (6) Gogonski blinkers off first time, noseroll on first time RaCE 5: (2) Battles End winkers on first time; (7) Baremin blinkers on first time; (14) Crystalised blinkers on again, noseroll off first time RaCE 6: (5) Lucky Eighty Eight lugging bit on first time, race plates on first time; (10) Prince Obama bandages off first time, hoof pads off first time RaCE 7: (1) Elusive King noseroll off first time; (4) Keep Cool blinkers on again; (11) First Course blinkers off again RaCE 8: (3) Al Aneed blinkers off first time, winkers on first time; (6) Motorised blinkers on again; (12) Queen’s Ransom blinkers on first time; (14) Captain Fancypantz winkers on first time

6

TRACk

Out 13m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 82 $80,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(Apprentices can claim) Open $80,000

2550m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 89 $80,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3

RAIL POSITION

14.00 21.00 3.60 8.00 7.50 5.50 16.00 26.00 12.00 13.00 10.00 15.00 23.00 21.00 26.00 12.00

1 11011 2 5s426 3 5s084 4 5s475 5 0469s 6 20s90 7 7310s 8 78s08 9 0s401 10 34300 11 45s66 12 0s585 13 99225

lord of Brazil tdw (3) T Sadler (a3) 60 3.20 over Quota t (12) P Mertens 60 13.00 Rockpecker tcw (7) S Arnold 59 7.50 under the Eiffel cd (2) V Duric 59 6.50 lucky Eighty Eight tdh (4) D Lane (a1.5) 58.5 21.00 Chasm td (9) N Hall 58 13.00 lone Command db (13) B Rawiller 58 15.00 Snow alert d (14) SCRatChED Down under Boy tc (10) C Parish 56 15.00 Prince obama w (1) D Yendall 54 13.00 Future Solution dw (8) D Stackhouse 54 8.00 Snow Cover t (6) D Thornton (a3) 54 15.00 Dash For Viz cw (5) C Newitt 54 13.00 EMERGEnCY 14 483s0 little Boy Blue dwn (11) Ms M Neve (a2) 54 51.00 loRD oF BRaZIl, lone Command, Rockpecker, Snow Cover

7

Comic Court Handicap

3.40

2000m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 89 $80,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

0s803 Elusive King cdb (5) B Rawiller 60 3.40 6s002 under the hat twh (4) J Noonan (a1.5) 58.5 5.50 4Fs85 Grand Ducal dw (10) C Newitt 57.5 101.00 s4564 Keep Cool dh (1) D Lane (a1.5) 57.5 10.00 4s372 tuscan Fire d (6) D Thornton (a3) 57.5 4.40 21341 King’s a Star d (9) B Knobel (a2) 55.5 26.00 10812 Cry In awe dw (11) R Maloney 55 9.50 63198 lethal Dealings w (2) D Stackhouse 55 21.00 60s71 Between the Beats h (7) N Hall 54.5 8.50 55101 Meritorious dw (3) D Smith 54 6.50 16635 First Course (8) J Duffy (a2) 54 35.00 tuSCan FIRE, Elusive King, under the hat, Meritorious

8

Fiesta Star Handicap

4.20

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 3 & 4yo Rating 78 $100,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

9113s s9111 14165 1s142 31631 31144 s12s3 125s1 315s9 96711 3322s 1s9 224s1

Baron Douro cdw (13) A Forbes (a3) 60 tackleberry d (12) D Moor 59.5 al aneed d (9) C Newitt 58 Mr obvious db (2) B Melham 58 henwood wh (14) T Sadler (a3) 56.5 Motorised dh (5) A Stead (a2) 56 Gig cdh (7) V Duric 55 Vee Force d (1) B Rawiller 55 Diamond Diggler dw (8) N Hall 54.5 audino n (6) D Yendall 54 Pillar of Creation bh (3) D Lane (a1.5) 54 Queen’s Ransom w (4) D Smith 54 Chilean Plume dhn (11) D Thornton (a3) 54 EMERGEnCY 1 Captain Fancypantz d (10) B Knobel (a2) 54 hEnWooD, al aneed, tackleberry, Chilean Plume

11.00 7.50 9.00 11.00 6.00 21.00 7.00 10.00 7.50 26.00 7.00 15.00 13.00 51.00

Flemington comment Race one BERnaRDInI GEnIE (D A Hayes) 2c By Bernardini - Cloneen (1:0-0-0): Firm in the market but tired to finish 7 len last (56.0) Change Of Honour 1000m C’field 2yo Plate Dec 8 on debut. Will strip fitter and too early to dismiss from this stable. Likely to be prominent for a long way.

IBERIa (Peter Snowden) 2c: First start. By New Approach - Albaicin. No trial form. Out of a Redoute’s Choice mare who placed six of nine including two wins both over 1200m and was competitive in Blacktype races. She has three foals to race for two winners. Respect from this stable. Capable of showing early.

KIEVann (Troy Portelli) 2c: First start. By Niello - Typhoon Billie. No trial form. Out of a Rory’s Jester mare who placed eight of 13 including seven wins from 1000m to 1400m and was competitive in Blacktype races. She has five foals to race for three winners all sprinters including Eight Bills who has also proven competitive in Blacktype. Respect.

MIDnIGht RulE (P G Moody) 2c: First start.

By Zizou - Midnight Joy. No trial form. Out of a Zeditave mare who placed two of eight including a win over 1000m. She has one foal to race a winner over 1000m. Sold at 2012 MM Gold Coast Yearling, Qld for $130,000. Bred to show early.

SaFEGuaRD (Peter Snowden) 2c: First start.

By Exceed And Excel - Preserve. No trial form.

Out of a Canny Lad mare who placed eight of 14 including four wins from 900m to 1400m and was competitive in Blacktype races. She has five foals to race for four winners all sprinters. Respect.

StaMIna (P G Moody) 2c: First start. By Sebring - Sky Risks. No trial form. Out of a Take Risks mare who placed 14 of 20 starts including six wins from 1400m to 1800m. She has three foals to race all winners. Sold at 2012 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling, NSW for $100,000.

Watch market.

WEInholt (P G Moody) 2c: First start. By Stratum - Annamarie. No trial form. Out of a Elusive Quality mare who placed five of 18 including four wins from 1000m to 1350m. This is her first foal to race. Watch betting moves.

Molto BElla (Will Clarken) 2f: First start. By Bel Esprit - Super Fund. No trial form. Out of a Bianconi mare who won two of four 1220m, 1400m. She has one foal to race a winner Psychic Mick who has been successful over 1000m, 1200m and placed in Blacktype races.

Sold at 2012 MM Adelaide Yearling, SA for $44,000. Watch betting.

Mount ZERo (D A Hayes) 2f: First start. By Northern Meteor - Beauty School. No trial form.

Out of a Royal Academy mare who placed five of 12 including two wins 1000m, 1050m and was a multiple placegetter at Listed level. This is her first foal. Watch market moves.

CRaFtY CRuISER (B I Stanaway) 5g By Good Journey - Sly One (45:5-8-8): Disappointed for a run when 7-1/4 len 4th (56.0) Verdant 2800m F’ton (95) Nov 6. Struggled last start in Listed event 9-1/2 len 9th (55.0) Ibicenco 3200m Sandown-Hillside Sandown Cup Nov 17 when struck interference near 800m. In the money previous five outings including two wins. Don’t dismiss. Can bounce back.

You thInK So (M C Kent) 5g By Golan - Milly Molly (17:5-5-3): Struck interference early on when 1-1/4 len win (58.0) Yuka Joy, Altonio 3000m M Valley (89) dead trk Nov 24, then short priced favourite and toyed with rivals in scoring runaway 4 len win (58.0) Star Of Jeune, East Verses West 3000m M Valley (Bm82) Dec 7. Will benefit with 2kg claim and capable of capping off the hattrick in this event.

MoDulE (Peter Gelagotis) 7g By Reset - Miss Helterskelter (25:7-3-2): Best work late for Listed 3 len 6th (54.5) King Diamond 2200m Ballarat Ballarat Cup dead trk Nov 25 when 31-1 chance, then 4-1/4 len 4th (58.5) Waratone 2430m C’field (Bm89) Dec 8 when held ground to beat one home. Last win 2010m Wangaratta Cup back in the autumn. Fitter for recent racing and this not beyond him. Cannot be taken lightly.

PERGola (C & C Alderson) 8g By Pentire Gondolin (29:5-2-3): Dismal performance and sent to the paddock after 21-1/2 len 8th (57.5) Jumpin Jack Cash 3000m M Valley (89) dead trk Nov 19 (2011). Sound first up effort when worked in to the race late 2-3/4 len 6th (58.0) King’s A Star 1900m Traralgon Latrobe Cup Dec 9 when 21-1 chance. Fitter for the run and has second-up form. Looking for first success since win 2500m Moonee Valley Night Cup Feb (2011). Not hopeless. alMoDoVaR (P G Moody) 5g By Pins - My Midnight Madam (21:4-3-2): Not too far off five starts this time in including 4-1/2 len 9th (54.0) King Diamond 2200m Ballarat Ballarat Cup dead trk Nov 25 and 1-1/4 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd (58.5) Waratone, Commanding Time 2430m C’field (Bm89) Dec 8 when he beat two home.

Last win 2600m Flemington 4yo+ Hcp back in the autumn. All the better for recent racing and improvement wouldn’t surprise. aPRES (C W McDonald) 5g By Snitzel - Meribel (33:5-6-3): Scored runaway 2 len win (57.5) Cry In Awe, Now And Zen 2040m M Valley (78) Dec 7 in small field beating five home before 1/2 nk, 1/2 hd 3rd (60.0) Ivory Cross, Rock Robster 2500m M Valley (78) dead trk Dec 14. Racing keenly and cannot be overlooked amongst the chances. Will make presence felt. altonIo (P G Carey) 6g By Savabeel - Shafty Lady (21:5-0-3): Struck interference early on when 1-1/4 len, 4 len 3rd (56.5) Orbicat, Lucky Angel 2500m M Valley (82) Nov 16, then 1-1/4 len, len 3rd (56.0) You Think So, Yuka Joy 3000m M Valley (89) dead trk Nov 24. Worth including in the mix on current form. Go close.

Race two

Race three

WaRatonE (Ms K Huxtable) 4g By Mossman - Grand Manners (17:6-1-3): In purple patch of form winning last four starts including 1-1/4 len win (57.0) Evenmoreaction, Sandhill Prince 2019m M’ville (94) Dec 1 and 1-1/4 len win (55.5) Commanding Time, Almodovar 2430m C’field (Bm89) Dec 8. Comes in nicely with the benefit of 3kg claim and looks set again to play a major role. Go well.

FaSt anD FREE (M G Price) 4g By Fastnet Rock - Key For The Day (8:3-1-3): Favourite to score first-up 1-1/4 len win (54.5) Alchemy’s Eight, Star Act 1400m Morphettville Parks (86) Nov 17 and 3/4 len, nose 3rd (54.0) Shout Out Loud, Danzylum 1440m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 1. Lightly raced and very honest galloper.

Looks well placed to return to winning form.

Stay with him.

REGulaR auSSIE (M M Hartney) 6g By Planchet - Super Supreme (36:9-7-4): Handy form this preparation minor placing four of five including 2 len 2nd (55.5) Magic Me 1620m Donald Donald Cup dead trk Nov 18 and 3/4 len, lg hd 3rd (54.5) Zabisco, Another Prelate 1590m Wodonga Wodonga Cup dead trk Dec 2. Good record this trip. Finishing off his races well. Look for him late.

QuICK ShaKES (S Morrish) 5g By All Chatter - Dapper Shaker (16:5-2-3): Lost a plate when 7-3/4 len 6th (56.0) Clang And Bang 2040m M Valley (82) Nov 2, then 3-1/2 len win (57.0) Chateau Fort, Crawfish 1600m Ballarat (Bm78) dead trk Nov 25 when struck interference at start. Led all the way to dictate the terms last start. Best this trip placing four of five including three wins. One of the main chances.

ElMS (Luke Oliver) 6g By Zabeel - Fine Society (16:4-0-1): Final run last preparation dashed clear in the straight for strong 2-1/4 len win (60.0) Wonderworld, Lucky Angel 1900m Geelong Synthetic (68) July 27. Long odds but not too far off when first-up midfield 4-3/4 len 6th (58.0) Henwood 1300m Sandown-Hillside (72) Dec 5. Has won from 1500m to 1900m and has second-up form. Will appreciate this longer trip. Worth including.

Full hanD (B O Cox) 4g By Bel Esprit Separate Deal (13:4-4-0): Smartly gathered in all but the winner when first-up 2-1/2 len 2nd (56.5) It Is Written 1000m Seymour (Bm72) dead trk Nov 15 before going on to score runaway 1-3/4 len win (55.5) Simmo, El Supremo 1400m Wodonga (68) dead trk Dec 2 when favourite. Sound form two runs this preparation in weaker races but hard to knock. This not beyond him. Should make presence felt.

GoGonSKI (R D Griffiths) 4g By Gonski Balagio (20:3-3-2): Thereabouts all five outings this preparation including len 4th (60.0) Adios Muchachos 1600m Sandown-Lakeside (68) dead trk Nov 28 and sht 1/2 hd 2nd (55.5) Between The Beats 1800m Sandown-Hillside (78) Dec 5 when struck interference near 1000m. Racing keenly and cannot be overlooked. Hope down in the weights. oRIEntal RuBY (G M Moloney) 5m By Street Cry - Oriental (18:2-3-5): Disappointed for a run when close-up 2 len 6th (58.0) Itsmycall 1400m Sandown-Lakeside F&M Hcp-72 dead trk Nov 28, then 3/4 len, sht nk 3rd (58.0) Family Crest, Princess Toshi 1514m M Valley F&M Hcp-72 dead trk Dec 14. Getting back in her races and finishing off well. Not without some appeal in mixed company.

SPECKIE (D A Hayes) 4g By Aussie Rules - Sky Alert (9:2-5-0): Slowly away when lg nk 2nd (55.0) Adios Muchachos 1600m SandownLakeside (68) dead trk Nov 28, then 1/2 len win (54.5) Tailorman, Frantic 1600m SandownHillside (72) Dec 5. Favourite last three outings winning twice. Should continue to improve with racing. Cannot be taken lightly in this field.

RoCK MuSICIan (R E Laing) 4h By Hussonet - Gibraltar Diva (13:1-7-1): Struck interference near 200m and protest lodged, dismissed when narrowly beaten sht hd 2nd (57.0) Campeao 2100m Sandown-Lakeside 3yo (78) heavy trk May 16, then nk 2nd (56.5) Turner Bayou 2000m F’ton 3yo (82) slow trk June 9.

Resuming. Was 7th Who Stole My Sock 800m Cranbourne barrier trial C3 dead trk Nov 26.

Handy record for the minors including 2nd 1400m Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ Mdn dead trk when last resuming. Worth including fresh. Go close.

DanZaRE (J B Cummings) 5g By Danehill Dancer - Cathie’s Lane (7:1-1-1): Vetted after 3 len 5th (54.0) Calvo 1500m Hawkesbury (Metro) Rst1 Aug 1. Always prominent when first-up 1-1/2 len, 1/2 nk 3rd (55.0) Henwood, Wannajewel 1300m Sandown-Hillside (72) Dec 5. Fitter for the run and has placed both second-up runs including a win over 1309m and placing over 1600m. Cannot be taken lightly.

Race four WIntER KInG (S V Brown) 6g By One Cool Cat - Something Special (37:7-8-6): Struck interference near 800m when 2-3/4 len 4th (57.0) General Truce 1000m F’ton Stakes Nov 8, then 4 len 6th (57.0) Catapulted 1000m C’field Doveton Stks Dec 8. Likely to be improved by two runs this preparation both in Listed races and chance here to make amends for last start defeat when favourite. Well campaigned in Blacktype races and shown best with sting out of the ground. Placed nine of 18 on firm going for just one win. Respect in this field.

Go thE KnuCKlE (R W Smerdon) 4g By Elvstroem - Zefta (8:3-1-2): Placed two of three at Group level including 1-1/2 len, 1/2 hd 3rd (54.0) Outlandish Lad, Kulgrinda 1100m M’ville D C McKay dead trk April 28 before final run last preparation 11 len 7th (55.5) Black Caviar 1200m M’ville The Goodwood May 12 when vetted. Resuming. Good record fresh placing both runs including win 1000m Morphettville Park 3yo Hcp good trk when last resuming. Expect forward showing. thE SolDIER (B Cozamanis) 9g By Marwina - Mystical Nights (55:26-5-2): Led early before compounding final start last preparation 5-3/4 len last (64.5) Brinkley Boy 1000m Fannie Bay Open Hcp Aug 6. Tested in Listed event and safely held first-up 20-3/4 len last (54.5) Catapulted 1000m C’field Doveton Stks Dec 8.

Old timer who looks tested again.

BEltRoIS (R D Griffiths) 7g By Bel Esprit Vaingt Trois (23:5-4-3): Slowly away when 13-3/4 len 7th (57.5) Second Effort 1200m M Valley Open Hcp slow trk June 18 (2011).

Lengthy time off the scene following 4-3/4 len 9th (57.0) Rocking Force 1000m F’ton Swisse Vitamins Nov 3 (2011) only outing last preparation. Resuming. Minor placed three of seven first-up. Proven competitive in Group races including 2nd 1200m Flemington Aurie’s Star when resuming three preparations back.

Take on trust. hothaM hEIGhtS (Luke Oliver) 6g By Danbird - Glacial Lily (22:6-7-5): Placed all six runs last time in including final outing 1/2 len win (59.0) Rebel Truce, Whatanexcuse 1200m C’field (89) slow trk June 30. Encouraging firstup Listed 3 len, lg nk 3rd (54.0) Catapulted, Undeniably 1000m C’field Doveton Stks Dec 8 when worked into the race late. Long odds last start but solid effort first start in Blacktype event. Respect.

FoRtY tWo BEloW (C W Little) 7g By Bel Esprit - Danish (16:6-2-1): Favourite final two runs last preparation to score len win (54.5) Mr Good Cat, Conduction 1200m M’ville (68+) dead trk June 16 before 3/4 len 2nd (57.5) Lilgiggleo 1100m M’ville (68+) slow trk July 28. Resuming. Strong first-up record placing four of five including three wins. Shown plenty in a short career but facing acid test this time.

Cannot be taken lightly.

RIVERIna’S GIRl (Ms N Burke) 5m By Stratum - Riverina (26:5-6-4): Won twice at Geelong including 3/4 len win (56.0) Songspur, Lake Crescent 1300m Geelong Synthetic (Bm78) July 13 before final run last preparation and sent for well earned spell after sht 1/2 hd, 1-1/4 len 3rd (56.0) Lake Crescent, Henshaw 1300m Geelong Synthetic (Bm82) July 27. Resuming.

Was nk, nk 3rd Champagne Shisha, Devils Force 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Nov 26.

Runner-up two of four first-up. Worth including fresh.

PaaRattE Pat (B J McCarthy) 5g By Mujahid - Gem Of Glen Argyle (13:4-3-0): Capped off a hattrick with second-up nk win (59.0) Peninsula Dane, Arkiboum 955m M Valley (72) Nov 2. Faded slightly to finish handy midfield 1-3/4 len 5th (56.5) Big Bear Rock 1000m F’ton (82) Dec 15. Up and coming galloper who must be respected on current form. Hope down in the weights. unIQuE QualItY (F Stockdale) 4g By Elusive Quality - Reggae (9:1-1-2): Raced erratically when safely held 7 len 10th (56.0) Moment Of Change 1400m C’field 3yo Hcp April 7.

Attempted to lead all the way and solid first-up performance sht hd, 3-1/4 len 3rd (55.0) Don’t Wake Me, Red Rain 1000m C’field (72) Dec 12. Best of exposed form Group 3 2nd 1200m Flemington Danehill Stakes Sept (2011) when 61-1 chance. Hope on best efforts.

Race five DanISh WhISKEY (M C Kent) 4m By Dane Shadow - Davone Pheroz (16:4-2-1): Disappointed for a run and hung in when 2-1/2 len 4th (56.0) Miss Zoom 1100m Kyneton F&M (Bm72) dead trk Nov 7 before going on to score 1/2 len win (60.0) Hot Pies, Baremin 1200m Ballarat F&M Hcp-68 dead trk Nov 25 when second-up. All the better for recent racing. Back in form. Looking for more ground now and this will suit.

BattlES EnD (Jason Warren) 4m By Brief Truce - Trista Bay (9:3-2-1): Disappointed for a run when 1-1/2 len win (56.0) Benambra, Flying Kyle 1430m Traralgon (68) Nov 16, then 3-3/4 len 5th (56.5) Champagne Ruby 1600m Sandown-Hillside F&M Hcp-78 Dec 5. Must be respect on exposed form but usual on pacer who will be forced to work from wide alley.

BEnEnDEn (Anthony Freedman) 3f By Dubawi - High School (6:3-1-0): Solid effort for Listed 2-1/2 len 8th (54.0) Walk With Attitude 1400m F’ton Lexus Hybrid Nov 6 before bouncing back with runaway 3 len win (58.0) Precocious Ness, Vicario 1440m C’field 3yoF (Bm72) dead trk Dec 1. Drawn awkwardly but knows how to winning having won three of last four. Cannot be dismissed.

PERFECtlY StunnInG (P G Carey) 4m By Perfectly Ready - Swallow (9:2-1-0): Jumped away awkwardly and vetted after 17-1/2 len 12th (55.5) Imoto 1600m F’ton 3yoF Hcp slow trk July 7. Jumped away awkwardly but proved too strong for rivals in scoring first-up runaway 2-1/4 len win (55.0) Princess Toshi, Lovernotafighter 1300m Sandown-Hillside M (72) Dec 5 when 14-1 chance. Solid last start effort her first on firm going. Fitter and should appreciate step up in distance.

QuICKSIlVER laSS (A W Noonan) 4m By Testa Rossa - Fullazz (5:2-1-0): Sent out favourite and didn’t disappoint in scoring 1-3/4 len win (54.0) Timely Truce, It’s Black Magic 1200m Mornington (Bm72) Nov 4. Again favourite and worked home well for 1-1/4 len 4th (58.0) Music Shop 1200m M Valley M (68) Dec 7. All the better for recent racing and likely to benefit with step up in distance. Look for her late.

ValRouZ (D C Harrison) 4m By Elvstroem Fayrouz (7:1-2-2): Hung out when scoring soft 2-1/2 len win (56.5) Star O’Reilly, Wild Erp 1200m M Valley Mdn Nov 16 before narrowly defeated sht hd 2nd (58.0) Music Shop 1200m M Valley M (68) Dec 7. Usual on pacer who can make the most from handy inside alley. Likely again to be prominent for a long way.

BaREMIn (D K Weir) 4m By Barely A Moment - Vitamins (8:2-0-4): Finished off well for 1/2 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (58.5) Danish Whiskey, Hot Pies 1200m Ballarat F&M Hcp-68 dead trk Nov 25 and 1/2 nk, lg nk 3rd (56.5) Dartook, Scotchontherocks 1450m Kyneton (68) Dec 13.

Shown solid form on country tracks and cannot be overlooked amongst the chances on debut in town. Keep safe.

MouDIta (Lee & Shannon Hope) 4m By Golan - Enzedbee (9:2-0-2): Smartly gathered in the leaders to score first-up hd win (56.5) Miss Written, Shivoo 1200m Seymour F&M Hcp-62 dead trk Nov 15 in small field beating six home, then passed a few tired runners late to finish midfield 4-1/2 len 5th (53.5) Perfectly Stunning 1300m Sandown-Hillside M (72) Dec 5. Fitter and could run on for the minors with the benefit of 3kg claim.

MInnIE DoWnS (B O Cox) 4m By Clangalang - Bush Beauty (12:2-3-0): Disappointed for a run when unlucky 1-1/2 len 4th (54.0) Supreme Warrior 1400m Bendigo (Bm72) Nov 14, then again not too far off when 1-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Zabisco 1590m Wodonga Wodonga Cup dead trk Dec 2. Will strip fitter for three runs under her belt this preparation. Both wins over 1300m but getting back in her races and running on well.

Worth including.

GRaVE (Peter Snowden) 4m By Singspiel Momentous (11:1-4-2): Runner-up previous three outings including narrow defeat sht hd 2nd (58.0) Considerable 1600m Seymour (62) dead trk Nov 15 before 1-1/4 len 5th (55.0) Adios Muchachos 1600m Sandown-Lakeside (68) dead trk Nov 28 when hung in during race.

Racing keenly and worth thought in open affair.

MaWaaKIB (D A Hayes) 3f By O’Reilly - My Hangover (2:1-0-0): Jumped away awkwardly but nevertheless proved too good for rivals on debut scoring 1-1/4 len win (59.0) Summer Gem, Bec Said No Credit 1200m SandownLakeside 2yoF Hcp heavy trk June 20. Held ground for first-up 2-1/2 len 4th (56.5) Miss Softhands 1100m C’field 3yoF (Bm72) Dec 8.

Must be respect on exposed form. Promising.

Chance down in the weights. alBaDEEn (P Morgan & C Widdison) 3f By General Nediym - Alba (3:1-1-0): Handy form to date including first-up 2-1/4 len 2nd (55.0) Lenguita 1212m Kyneton Mdn dead trk Nov 23 when always prominent before going on to score breakthrough 3/4 len win (56.5) Free To Rein, Venetian Rock 1400m Wangaratta F&M Mdn dead trk Dec 11. Tougher this time but shown handy form and cannot be overlooked.

l Continued Page 6

Friday 21 December | Week 42 | Issue 42

Racing

Local News

Toowoomba races today

TAB CODE

ER

1

PSP Video Plate

5.05

1050m

4

6.55

(Apprentices can claim) Class 3 SW $12,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

K & R Plumbing Supplies

5.45

3.00 9.00 26.00 16.00 9.00 8.50 7.00 5.50 16.00 26.00 2.80 21.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 75 $12,000

1 13311 2 14711 3 110s5 4 32450 5 84s41 6 60982 7 s7845 8 9s77D 9 4s123 10 45s67

3

Typhoon Red tc (2) N Tomizawa 60.5 Rhodonite (9) Ms J Wilson (a4) 60 August Bishop tc (1) Ms R Ride (a3) 57.5 Canadian Joy t (4) J Letherby (a) 57.5 night Escort tcd (5) 57 Voluntary cdw (6) Ms S Bogenhuber 56 Mirabeau tcd (8) A Best 55 Outback grande tcw (7) D Robinson 55 Taimzuptina t (10) K Yoshida 54 Mallory Park t (3) R J Hurdle (a1.5) 54 TyPHOOn RED, August Bishop, Rhodonite, Voluntary

1.40 4.80 7.50 51.00 17.00 7.50 21.00 51.00 5.50 51.00

6.20 Vanderfield Machinery Handicap 1625m (Apprentices can claim) Class 2 $10,000

1 42411 2 37s00 3 15593 4 0s650 5 260s0 6 94843 7 9s184 8 80148 9 s3842 1000809 11 99205

Town Dazzler c (6) 59 Rocket Boots tc (4) Ms S Bogenhuber 58 new Ranger tc (9) K Yoshida 57.5 Ablackahawka c (5) Ms R Ride (a3) 57 Tisani Star t (3) N Tomizawa 56 Kamarah d (10) A Best 55.5 Ai Jo t (7) G Goold (a1.5) 55 Hussy Erin d (2) Ms M O’Brien (a2) 54 Zero limit t (11) T Wolfgram (a3) 54 logans Hero (8) 54 Fortuitous Blade c (1) 54 TOWn DAZZlER, new Ranger, Kamarah, Zero limit

1.90 4.60 3.80 16.00 21.00 9.00 26.00 9.00 7.00 51.00 31.00

TOWn DAZZlER (P A Nolan Jnr-Toowoomba) 4m Red Dazzler-Jade Town (NZ) (32:2-7-5 $52,925): Cd 56.5kg(5) 2 len win Zero Limit, Canadian Hussey 1625m 1:42.27 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 8.

ROCKET BOOTS (T J Gollan-Toowoomba) 4g Fastnet Rock-Pennatus (10:2-1-1 $17,500): Cd 56kg(3) 7-1/4 len Last No Win No Wine(54.5kg) 1350m 1:20.91 Ipswich Hcp (C2) Dec 14. nEW RAngER (N L Hilton-Toowoomba) 5g Show A Heart-New Park (NZ) (16:2-0-4 $18,800): Cd 54kg(4) 3/4 len 1-3/4 len 3rd Spinada(57kg), Mako Shark 1625m 1:42.87 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C5) Dec 1.

ABlACKAHAWKA (John Yeates-Toowoomba) 4m Black Hawk (GB)-Frustration (10:2-2-0 $17,000): Cd 57.5kg(6) 12-3/4 len Last Kistamon(56kg) 1700m 1:44.16 Ipswich Hcp (C2) Dec 7.

TiSAni STAR (K R Kemp-Toowoomba) 4g Immovable Option (IRE)-Superstar Virgo (22:2-2-2 $24,100): Cd 54kg(6) 10-1/2 len Last Outback Biff(57.5kg) 1200m 1:11.34 Ipswich Hcp (C2) Nov 23.

KAMARAH (Shane Barling-Sunshine Coast) 5g Testa Rossa-Alluring Song (USA) (38:2-6-3 $28,700): Cd 55kg(2) len len 3rd Johnny Aucash(58kg), Cobbanvilla 1600m 1:36.15 Nanango (Bm65) Dec 8.

Ai JO (R J Macrae-Toowoomba) 6m Yasey (JPN)-Kind Spirits (26:2-6-1 $28,875): Cd 52kg(12) 3-1/2 len 4th Naval Action(55kg) 1200m 1:10.32 Nanango Hcp (C2) Dec 8.

HUSSy ERin (Ms L Powell-Toowoomba) 4m Hussonet (USA)-Erin (14:2-0-0 $19,325): Cd 54kg(10) 5-3/4 len 8th Maker’s Marque(56kg) 1350m 1:21.06 Ipswich Hcp (C2) Nov 30.

ZERO liMiT (Ben Currie-Toowoomba) 4m Danzero-Proposing (12:1-1-1 $11,700): Cd 55kg(9) 2 len 2nd Town Dazzler(56.5kg) 1625m 1:42.27 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 8. lOgAnS HERO (M K Smith-Dalby) 7g Rock Of Cashel (IRE)-Dawn Landing (30:1-0-3 $9,550): Cd 52kg(6) 15-1/4 len 9th Town Dazzler(56.5kg) 1625m 1:42.27 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 8.

FORTUiTOUS BlADE (A M Jeynes-Gatton) 5g Bradbury’s Luck-Penury (NZ) (18:1-1-1 $9,200): Cd 55kg(4) 11-1/2 len 5th Town Dazzler(56.5kg) 1625m 1:42.27 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 8.

QR

TAB GUIDE daily double 7, 8 Extra double 3, 4 treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four All Races Fixed odds All Races

12.35

Coastal Tipper Hire Plate

900m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden SW $10,000

1 7s0 Ribiera (1) Ms B Hodder (a3) 57.5 2 luskin Sky h (4) A Pattillo 56.5 3 0s3 Man Of Merit (5) B Appo (a3) 56.5 4 6 Run For Ever h (8) C Whiteley 56.5 5 s8077 Sarazen (7) T Huxham (a) 56.5 6 Sendak h (3) Michael Palmer 56.5 7 goldvan (2) Matthew Palmer 54.5 8 37s9 little Orpo (6) P Holmes 54.5 MAn OF MERiT, luskin Sky, goldvan, little Orpo

2

51.00 3.50 4.00 4.00 13.00 6.00 6.50 4.80

Mickim Constructions Handicap 1400m

1.15

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden $10,000

1 7 2 0s0s6 3 428s3 4 s6632 5 36525 6 9s453 7 99 8 74s56 9 48s86 10 94680

3

Klubbitt h (8) A Pattillo 58.5 Captain Francis h (9) Ms R Jamieson (a2) 58 Angry Apples (6) S Payne (a3) 57.5 Riccoso h (4) Justin P Stanley 57 Miss Mclean h (10) Ms B Hodder (a3) 56 Timeless Tale h (7) Michael Palmer 55 Trainline h (2) Ms E Kehoe 55 Eureka Strike (1) C Whiteley 54.5 Our Princess Bella h (3) Matthew Palmer 54.5 Stariano (5) B Appo (a3) 54.5 RiCCOSO, Miss Mclean, Timeless Tale, Eureka Strike

1.55

K & B Constructions Handicap

16.00 6.00 3.80 4.20 5.50 5.00 16.00 7.00 11.00 26.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 80 $12,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

51431 3133s s2668 34140 s4361 63355 s8705 s6427 31364

1 s22s1 2 96626 3 10s64 4 33027 5 13s77 6 63077 7 15s72 8 18s73 9 25519 10 93238

True position

1300m

One Stop t (8) G Goold (a1.5) 59 Brynne (6) T Wolfgram (a3) 56.5 Diamond Delight t (9) A Best 56.5 la Flash (10) Ms S Drake 56.5 Secret Kiss tb (1) S Shield 56.5 Misty Warrior (3) J Kehoe 55 Set The Bar t (7) Ms R Ride (a3) 55 Star Of Maher c (5) N Tomizawa 55 Rising Sky (2) W O’Connell 54.5 Scarlett Sun (4) Ms Amy Taylor 54 OnE STOP, Secret Kiss, Brynne, Star Of Maher

So So Sure cdwh (4) Ms R Jamieson (a2) 61 Pegunny Cat cdw (1) Justin P Stanley 57 Raise Up tcd (6) C Whiteley 56 Crazy Mamma tcwh (9) A Holt (a2) 55.5 Big Chance cdh (5) SCRATCHED Our Hussey tcdwbh (2) A Pattillo 54 Ruapehu Boy tcdwh (8) Matthew Palmer 54 Peaceful Belle tcd (7) B Appo (a3) 54 Danewin girl dwh (3) A Spinks 54 RAiSE UP, So So Sure, Our Hussey, Pegunny Cat

3.00 5.00 4.20 11.00 3.80 21.00 31.00 26.00

2.10 5.00 11.00 5.50 3.80 31.00 16.00 7.00 21.00 21.00

OnE STOP (Ben Currie-Toowoomba) 4m All Bar One-Palanquin (4:1-2-0 $10,500): Cd 56.5kg(3) 2-1/2 len win Bituminous, Bundu Boy 1100m 1:09.08 Toowoomba Cushion Mdn Hcp Dec 1.

BRynnE (L H Bryant-Warwick) 5m Estambul (ARG)-Pesto (18:1-5-2 $33,675): Cd 55.5kg(2) 4-3/4 len 6th Great Cheer(57.5kg) 1200m 1:10.73 Ipswich F&M Hcp (C1) Dec 14.

DiAMOnD DEligHT (M F Webb-Toowoomba) 4m Break The Vault-Weekend Delight (NZ) (4:1-00 $7,000): Cd 56kg(2) 10 len 4th Hi Hi(54kg) 1200m 1:14.67 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 8. lA FlASH (L Richardson-Beaudesert) 5m Frisco View (USA)-Smooth Operator (FR) (19:1-5-4 $19,675): Cd 56kg(4) 4-1/2 len 7th Licorice Stick(55.5kg) 1100m 1:04.25 Lismore Hcp (C1) dead trk Dec 4.

SECRET KiSS (R J Macrae-Toowoomba) 3f Hidden Dragon-La Passionara (4:1-0-1 $14,500): Cd 54kg(9) 4-3/4 len 7th Tamamushi(52kg) 1100m 1:08.61 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 15.

MiSTy WARRiOR (Shaun McCarthy-Eagle Farm) 5m Ukok Warrior-Bikini Tycoon (22:1-2-3 $16,750): Cd 54kg(5) 6-1/4 len 7th Bundy(58kg) 1100m 1:04.68 Ipswich Hcp (C1) Nov 16.

SET THE BAR (K R Kemp-Toowoomba) 4m All Bar One-A Slew Indeed (NZ) (14:1-1-3 $13,320): Cd 52.5kg(6) 8 len 2nd Bullova Lady(52kg) 1300m 1:20.84 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 1.

STAR OF MAHER (P J Facoory-Toowoomba) 6m Al Maher-Celestial Rayz (12:1-1-1 $10,000): Cd 54kg(4) sht 1/2 hd 1-1/4 len 3rd Tamamushi(52kg), Encouragable 1100m 1:08.61 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 15.

RiSing SKy (M Park-Oakey) 3f Henny Hughes (USA)-Lady Of The Valley (NZ) (15:1-2-1 $9,800): Cd 55kg(3) 5-1/2 len 9th Willywynya(52kg) 1030m 59.46 Chinchilla Hcp (Cl B) Dec 15.

SCARlETT SUn (Gerard Blades-Toowoomba) 5m Legion-Sunny Streaker (32:2-2-6 $18,269): Cd 54kg(5) 5-1/4 len 8th Tamamushi(52kg) 1100m 1:08.61 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 15.

5

XXXX Gold Handicap

7.30

1300m

(Apprentices can claim) C,H&G’s Class 1 $10,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

13263 Mount Morgan (6) R Hurdle (a1.5) 59 6.00 s4231 Mossglow c (9) T Wolfgram (a3) 58 5.00 9s142 Supreme Sledge t (4) 58 2.90 1 Finnegan’s Wake t (2) K Yoshida 57.5 2.50 0s321 Moss garden d (8) Ms J Wilson (a4) 56.5 5.00 4s156 Todline t (10) 56.5 9.00 5s644 Ariston (7) 55 11.00 6s750 Hanovarian d (1) Ms S Bogenhuber 54.5 51.00 308s8 Honourdo w (3) 54 51.00 266s0 Sars Mario (5) 54 51.00 SUPREME SlEDgE, Finnegan’s Wake, Mount Morgan, Moss garden

MOUnT MORgAn (M A Kropp-Dalby) 5g Tycoon Ruler-Tambra (10:2-2-4 $16,200): Cd 56kg(4) hd 6-1/4 len 3rd Hi Hi(54kg), Supreme Sledge 1200m 1:14.67 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 8.

MOSSglOW (E Ropiha-Toowoomba) 5g Mossman-Amazing Glow (NZ) (12:1-2-2 $14,850): Cd 54kg(9) 1/2 len win Nature Bites, Roussos Destiny 1300m 1:20.48 Toowoomba Cushion 4yo+ Mdn Dec 8.

SUPREME SlEDgE (S K Iverson-Oakey) 3g The Hammer-Supreme Knowledge (4:1-1-0 $9,000): Cd 57.5kg(6) hd 2nd Hi Hi(54kg) 1200m 1:14.67 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 8.

FinnEgAn’S WAKE (N L Hilton-Toowoomba) 3g Show A Heart-Sedgewick (1:1-0-0 $8,750): Cd 56kg(1) dh win Plumage, Rustic Play 1100m 1:08.35 Toowoomba Cushion 3yo Mdn Nov 24.

MOSS gARDEn (Ms L Selby-Armidale) 5g Mossman-Sabino Canyon (12:1-3-1 $10,815): Cd 54.5kg(3) nose win Steel Academy, Darned 1300m 1:17.56 Armidale Mdn Nov 24.

TODlinE (R J Macrae-Toowoomba) 3g Lion Heart (USA)-Zero Up (7:1-0-2 $20,000): Cd 54kg(7) 2-1/4 len 6th A Grade Student(54kg) 1200m 1:10.69 Gold Coast Hcp (C1) Dec 8.

ARiSTOn (Ms L Manzelmann-Eagle Farm) 6g Royal Academy (USA)-Onassis (26:1-1-5 $20,050): Cd 54.5kg(5) 3-3/4 len 4th Hussonette(55.5kg) 1400m 1:25.25 Sunshine Coast Hcp (C1) Dec 2.

HAnOVARiAn (D J Gollan-Toowoomba) 4g Niello-Patience Well (13:1-0-2 $17,225): Cd 55.5kg(8) 17-3/4 len 10th Bullova Lady(52kg) 1300m 1:20.84 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C1) Dec 1.

HOnOURDO (G R Pollock-Sunshine Coast) 8g Honours List (IRE)-Kendo (IRE) (37:1-2-3 $19,100): Cd 54kg(4) 7-1/4 len 8th Hussonette(55.5kg) 1400m 1:25.25 Sunshine Coast Hcp (C1) Dec 2.

SARS MARiO (Craig Lindsay-Oakey) 8g El Moxie (USA)-Prussia (28:2-2-3 $13,920): Cd 51kg(6) 7-1/2 len 10th Naval Action(55kg) 1200m 1:10.32 Nanango Hcp (C2) Dec 8.

Gold Coast today

TAB CODE

1

Mainz Developments Handicap

RAIL POSITION

(Apprentices can claim) Class 1 $10,000

33121 Skytana tcd (8) Ms M O’Brien (a2) 59 s3132 Spello dn (12) D Mc Whinney (a2) 59 752L7 Why Warrior (6) P Randall 59 4s276 Diamond Heist cd (4) Ms R Ride (a3) 57.5 43227 Fist Of Fury w (9) 57.5 62305 Takemetotheburj tw (10) T Wolfgram (a3) 57.5 252s4 Shoeshine Boy (7) 56 216s2 Angelina t (3) N Tomizawa 55.5 93s70 Deep Faith (11) 55.5 707s0 Mondiah tc (1) W O’Connell 55.5 132s1 Shazzle Pazzle t (5) Ms Amy Taylor 55.5 14202 Both Ears (2) I Coombes 54 AngElinA, Shazzle Pazzle, Takemetotheburj, Skytana

2

39

4

2.35

WEATHER Overcast

TAB GUIDE daily double 6, 7 Extra double 2, 3 treble 5, 6, 7 Quadrella 4, 5, 6, 7 First Four All Races Fixed odds All Races

6

8.05

New Years At The Club Plate

1625m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden SW $10,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

5s967 lincoln green (4) A Best 57.5 9.00 69523 Relle’s Tag (6) Ms R Ride (a3) 57.5 4.80 30 Poet laureate (7) N Tomizawa 56.5 3.00 08s70 Thependulum Swings (5) 56.5 21.00 23s54 light Fantango (8) N Evans 55.5 6.00 53345 Magnetic Annie (2) T Banks 55.5 4.80 3 Stuck With A Fine (3) G Goold (a1.5) 54.5 6.00 s0626 Tube Ride (1) Ms S Bogenhuber 54.5 3.80 REllE’S TAg, Poet laureate, Magnetic Annie, Stuck With A Fine

linCOln gREEn (R W Stephenson-Toowoomba) 6g Zabeel (NZ)-Emerald Jewel (8:0-2-0 $5,550): Cd 57.5kg(8) 11-1/2 len 7th Sand Biscuit(57.5kg) 1800m 1:51.45 Gold Coast Mdn Dec 15.

REllE’S TAg (Jai Phillips-Toowoomba) 4g Hidden Dragon-Maizy May (11:0-1-1 $2,200): Cd 54.5kg(5) 11-1/4 len 3/4 len 3rd Town Dazzler(52.5kg), Not Courageable 1625m 1:43.73 Toowoomba Cushion Mdn Plate Dec 1.

POET lAUREATE (T J Sears-Toowoomba) 3c Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Classy Eagle (NZ) (2:0-0-1 $1,000): Cd 57kg(4) 16-1/2 len 11th Kentaur(57kg) 1600m 1:38.16 Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Plate Dec 14.

THEPEnDUlUM SWingS (S K Iverson-Oakey) 3g The Hammer-England Swings (NZ) (5:0-00): Cd 57.5kg(5) 11-1/4 len Last Rockin Riley(58.5kg) 1400m 1:24.87 Chinchilla 3yo+ Mdn Dec 15. ligHT FAnTAngO (T R Smit-Toowoomba) 5m Fantastic Light (USA)-Sahsirt (6:0-1-1 $3,500): Cd 55.5kg(2) 11-3/4 len 4th Mossglow(54kg) 1300m 1:20.48 Toowoomba Cushion 4yo+ Mdn Dec 8.

MAgnETiC AnniE (J A Smith-Toowoomba) 4m Barely A Moment-Taipan Annie (13:0-0-2 $2,730): Cd 55.5kg(3) 5-3/4 len 5th Majestic Charmer(53.5kg) 1200m 1:15.69 Toowoomba Cushion Mdn Plate Dec 15.

STUCK WiTH A FinE (P J Facoory-Toowoomba) 3f Immovable Option (IRE)-So Very Fine (USA) (1:0-0-1 $2,000): Cd 54kg(2) 5 len 3-1/2 len 3rd Cock A Hoop(57kg), Keep Your Hat On 1300m 1:21.49 Toowoomba Cushion 3yo Mdn Plate Dec 8.

TUBE RiDE (B J Dowden-Toowoomba) 3f Purrealist-Love At First Bite (6:0-1-0 $3,050): Cd 56kg(3) 5-3/4 len 6th La Bella Mermaid(54kg) 1400m 1:23.71 Gold Coast F&M Mdn Dec 8.

7

8.35

Merry Christmas Handicap

1050m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden $10,000

1 2 3 4 5 6

4536s Camara lad b (2) N Tomizawa 59 1.90 s3478 Stamp Of Authority b (1) K Yoshida 57 2.50 09s Mrs Moss (6) Ms Amy Taylor 56 21.00 s05s8 gentle Spirit (3) Ms S Bogenhuber 54 3.50 36607 Perfect Faith (4) 54 8.00 800s Sweet Stuff (5) M Abe 54 11.00 STAMP OF AUTHORiTy, Camara lad, gentle Spirit, Perfect Faith

CAMARA lAD (T J Sears-Toowoomba) 4g Sequalo-Bethel (5:0-1-1 $4,500): Cd 58kg(3) 14-3/4 len Last Forward Scout(56kg) 1625m 1:40.82 Toowoomba Cushion Mdn Aug 18. 3-1/4 len 1/2 len 3rd Ona’s Choice, So Unforgettable 850m Toowoomba Cushion Barrier Trial Dec 11.

STAMP OF AUTHORiTy (K R Kemp-Toowoomba) 3g Frisco View (USA)-Martini Princess (7:0-0-2 $5,000): Cd 54kg(3) 8-3/4 len 8th Cornered(57kg) 1200m 1:11.04 Gold Coast 3yo Mdn Plate Dec 1.

MRS MOSS (J G Byrne-Oakey) 4m Easy Rocking-Atria (USA) (2:0-0-0): Cd 56.5kg(10) 13-1/2 len 9th Boxsa(58.5kg) 1100m 1:04.20 Gatton 3yo+ Mdn Aug 25. 13-1/4 len 8th Ona’s Choice 850m Toowoomba Cushion Barrier Trial Dec 11. gEnTlE SPiRiT (T J Gollan-Eagle Farm) 4m Break The Vault-Temple Spirit (4:0-0-0): Cd 57kg(6) 15-1/4 len Last Beach Babe(56kg) 1200m 1:11.64 D’ben F&M Mdn Plate dead trk Dec 12.

PERFECT FAiTH (Steve Field-Beaudesert) 4m Keep The Faith-Perfect Tone (10:0-0-1 $2,435): Cd 52.5kg(9) 17 len 7th Majestic Charmer(53.5kg) 1200m 1:15.69 Toowoomba Cushion Mdn Plate Dec 15.

SWEET STUFF (B J Dowden-Toowoomba) 3f Henny Hughes (USA)-Tinderbox (3:0-0-0 $750): Cd 57kg(12) 19-1/2 len 10th Hai Lil(57kg) 1200m 1:12.27 Echuca 2yo F Mdn dead trk June 25. 6-1/4 len 4th Mizrachi 850m Toowoomba Cushion Barrier Trial Nov 27.

LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start.

H – Trained on track. n – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. l – Lost rider.

RAIL POSITION

TRACK

WEATHER

Good (3)

Fine

Ladies In Racing Magazine Hcp

1200m

6

3.55

Lambert Locations Handicap

Coastal Power Boats Handicap

1100m

(Apprentices can claim) F&M Class 1 $10,000

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo $10,000

3.15

TRACK Good (3)

Out 7m 1400m-winning post, then out 5m remainder

1 111 Cheval Du Feu tch (1) A Pattillo 59 2 4980s Mafia Princess cwn (6) A Spinks 56.5 3 61571 Accidental (9) C Whiteley 56 4 1060s Fusil De Eve cdw (7) Justin P Stanley 55.5 5 1 Cash in (3) A Holt (a2) 55 6 214s Destars th (2) P Holmes 55 7 1s King Magnusson ch (5) Matthew Palmer 55 8 95s Dazzling Knight (8) Michael Palmer 54 9 3 Jundah Jack h (4) Ms R Jamieson (a2) 54 CHEVAl DU FEU, Accidental, King Magnusson, Destars

5

GUIDE

1.90 31.00 3.20 17.00 6.50 13.00 4.60 51.00 26.00

1100m

(Apprentices can claim) C,H&G’s Class 1 $10,000

1 628s4 Whisky Highway h (5) Michael Palmer 59 4.20 2 3531s Show Me The gem th (10) A Pattillo 58.5 9.00 3 128s7 Sunset Showdown h (3) A Holt (a2) 58 9.00 4 2s1 Carry The Drinks h (9) Ms L Cheshire 57 2.50 5 404s3 Solidify (1) C Whiteley 56.5 3.00 6 25558 Torero th (4) Matthew Palmer 55.5 9.00 7 4209s Utzon’s Vision dwh (7) 55 31.00 8 34539 Popstar Pete th (6) Ms B Hodder (a3) 54.5 11.00 9 43280 Cervance n (8) M Speers (a) 54 26.00 10 04087 O’Bro (2) 54 51.00 CARRy THE DRinKS, Show Me The gem, Solidify, Whisky Highway

gEAR CHAngES RACE 1: (1) Ribiera blinkers off first time, nasal strip on first time RACE 2: (7) Trainline pacifiers off first time, blinkers on first time; (8) Eureka Strike pacifiers off first time, blinkers off again, winkers on again; (10) Stariano blinkers off first time, winkers on first time RACE 3: (2) Pegunny Cat front bandages on first time RACE 4: (6) Destars winkers on first time, tonguetie on first time; (8) Dazzling Knight blinkers off first time, winkers on first time RACE 5: (2) Show Me The Gem tongue-tie on first time; (4) Carry The Drinks tongue-control lugging bit on first time RACE 6: (10) Mackenzie norton bit off first time, tongue-tie on again RACE 7: (2) Dozing Stampede norton bit off first time, cross-over noseband on first time; (10) Eastern Dreams blinkers off again, tongue-tie on first time; (11) Grace With Fire blinkers on again RACE 8: (11) Country Prince winkers off first time, blinkers on again; (12) Ambushed winkers on first time

This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

Karisha dw (5) T Huxham (a) 59 Dehere i Am th (8) Matthew Palmer 58 Rattle The Tin wh (9) Ms L Cheshire 57.5 All Our Wives (11) 56 Sweet Taboo h (1) C Whiteley 55.5 Valentine girl b (10) M Speers (a) 55.5 Written Eleison h (6) A Pattillo 55.5 ita Wahine (12) Ms C Schmidt (a3) 55 Frozen Crest wh (3) Michael Palmer 54.5 Mackenzie bh (7) A Spinks 54 EMERgEnCiES 11 s7649 Rosie The Maid h (4) M Mc Kenzie (a3) 54 12 55420 Affirmative (2) 54 SWEET TABOO, All Our Wives, Karisha, Frozen Crest

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

22s45 4134s 48s33 58221 44282 5412s 371s5 02610 210s9 9039s

7

4.35

Mack Smash Repair Centre

3.50 13.00 4.60 6.00 3.20 21.00 6.50 17.00 9.00 31.00 31.00 21.00

2200m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 1 $12,000

1 01807 2 21560 3 s2176 4 20584 5 s7544 6 75242 7 84159 8 35153 9 61507 10 49s90 11 57956

8

Ryukin h (6) Ms L Cheshire 58.5 Dozing Stampede (11) Ms L Morrison 58 Jetscape tw (4) P Holmes 58 Zigurat tw (10) Justin P Stanley 58 Wishmore w (3) B Appo (a3) 57.5 Kenamon Belle bh (5) Matthew Palmer 56.5 Moochin (7) C Whiteley 56.5 Hear The Beat dn (2) Ms R Jamieson (a2) 56 goodhorsehymn (8) Michael Palmer 55.5 Eastern Dreams cwh (9) D Green 54.5 grace With Fire (1) V Venkaya 54 WiSHMORE, Kenamon Belle, Jetscape, Ryukin

5.15

Sneaky Sound System 29/12

6.50 5.00 9.00 6.50 8.50 2.35 8.50 9.00 21.00 51.00 51.00

1400m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 3 $10,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

07821 5761s 21652 333s9 14505 62534 93761 40742 73s38 5s184 7s679 88s99

lightning Vault dn (3) A Holt (a2) 59 Retune tdh (10) D Green 57.5 Feltham ch (4) A Pattillo 57 Easy lager (1) Ms L Morrison 56.5 Brigadoon Express th (5) A Spinks 54 Aminutemore cw (8) Ms C Schmidt (a3) 54 Fouardeeson cw (7) C Whiteley 54 Vociferous dwh (11) Matthew Palmer 54 Cousine island twh (6) Michael Palmer 54 Backup Plan (12) Justin P Stanley 54 Country Prince dh (9) Ms R Jamieson (a2) 54 Ambushed d (2) M Mc Kenzie (a3) 54 FElTHAM, Easy lager, lightning Vault, Fouardeeson

2.50 11.00 5.00 4.60 16.00 26.00 6.50 7.00 21.00 11.00 51.00 51.00

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Friday 21 December | Week 42 | Issue 42

GUIDE Racing Local News Doomben comment continued GUNDY SON (R L Heathcote) 7g By Falvelon Dantibes’ Treasure (40:8-6-6): Didn’t get much room final stages when resuming 3-3/4 len 6th (55.5) Steel Zip 1200m E Farm Qlty Nov 24. Reasonable 3 len 8th (54.5) Startsmeup 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. Dropping back from black type company. Hasn’t won since May `11 but can’t be ruled out entirely.

G’DAY OLD MATE (B J Squair) 5g By Sequalo Rolling Along (27:6-6-3): Went to paddock on high note 1-3/4 len win (54.0) Tycoon Tattoo, Multire Music 1000m E Farm Open dead trk Mar 31. Tried hard when resuming sht nk 2nd (57.5) Last Gift 1000m E Farm (Bm90) Dec 8. Better for the run first up and looks well placed getting down in the weights. One of the major players.

DELAGO BOLT (J R Lyons) 6g By Delago Brom Bardego (26:3-1-4): Dug deep despite covering ground 1/2 len win (56.0) Theft, Dr Barnard 1000m E Farm (Bm90) Nov 24. Kept trying sht nk, 1-1/4 len 3rd (57.5) Last Gift, G’day Old Mate 1000m E Farm (Bm90) Dec 8. Going well this campaign and drops sharply in weight.

Right in this.

SIGNIFIED (K C Wood) 5g By Significant Hill Amaizing Escape (17:7-1-2): Put away after 1/2 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Bold Glance, River Lad 1350m D’ben Open dead trk July 28. Battled away ok after covering ground first up 3-1/2 len 5th (56.5) Last Gift 1000m E Farm (Bm90) Dec 8. Second up specialist winning two from three and drops in weight. Can bounce back.

SILVER SCHOLAR (C L McAppion) 7g By Canadian Silver - Savant (19:8-1-2): Spelled and changed stables after 3-1/4 len, 1/2 len 3rd (58.0) Kneel And Raise, Tisani Boy 1200m Toowoomba Cushion (Bm85) Oct 22 (2011).

Led and managed to cling on with huge weight when resuming nk win (59.5) Bannett, Reilly Blue 1050m Toowoomba Cushion (Bm80) Dec 1. Lovely weight drop and will strip fitter. Not the worst.

MISS BARWANG (Jason McLachlan) 5m By Anabaa - The Divot (20:7-2-3): Resuming.

Tiring 6 len 10th (54.5) Craiglea Falcon 1300m E Farm Qlty Aug 15. Spelled after 5-1/2 len 9th (55.0) Grey Assignment 1500m E Farm Open Sept 1. Fitter for 3/4 len 2nd Let It Loose 400m Sunshine Coast Cushion barrier trial Dec 11. Took a few runs to strike form last prep.

Monitor betting.

THEFIFTHHOLE (J P Morrisey) 5g By Jet Spur - Girl’s Expense (20:6-6-0): Put away after 23-3/4 len last (58.0) Signified 1200m E Farm C6 dead trk June 23. Ran them ragged when resuming 3-3/4 len win (57.5) Power Of Ed, Chipp’n Away 1100m Gold Coast C5 Nov 24.

Winner this circuit and drops in weight. Bound to give another great sight.

Race seven PHELAN READY (Jason McLachlan) 6g By More Than Ready - Nancy Eleanor (34:2-5-6): Stormed home with huge weight when resuming len 2nd (59.0) Steel Zip 1200m E Farm Qlty Nov 24. Flew home from last to just miss nose 2nd (59.0) Startsmeup 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. Unplaced all five starts this track but hard to ignore last run. Must be respected.

STARTSMEUP (Ms G Heinrich) 5g By Danzero - Bluevien (31:7-6-6): Looking for the paddock 4-1/4 len last (59.0) Pinwheel 1400m W Farm Warwick Stks Aug 25. Stormed home to get up in last stride when resuming nose win (57.5) Phelan Ready, Morning Captain 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. Five time winner this circuit and just as effective second up. Bound to give another great sight.

STEEL ZIP (P Duff) 5g By Canadian Silver Zip (28:6-6-1): Spelled after 7 len 7th (56.5) Belltone 1400m Sunshine Coast Glasshouse heavy trk June 30. Ran home strongly when resuming len win (56.5) Phelan Ready, Audacious Spirit 1200m E Farm Qlty Nov 24.

Proven this circuit and looks to have come up well this prep. Hard to go past.

CELTIC DANCER (N J Doyle) 5g By Choisir Little Wonder Why (30:7-1-5): Three deep (no cover) and couldn’t go on 9-1/2 len last (58.5) Steel Zip 1200m E Farm Qlty Nov 24. Felt the pinch after covering ground 3-1/2 len 9th (57.0) Startsmeup 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. Not much has gone right lately. Any rain will assist his cause.

CAPTAIN CLAYTON (R L Heathcote) 6g By Danbird - Princess By Night (30:5-2-4): Put away after 1/2 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd (56.5) Signified, Tahitian Black 1200m E Farm C6 dead trk June 23. Had his chance when resuming 5-1/2 len 7th (57.5) Longshoreman 1200m E Farm C6 Plt Dec 8. Drops 3kg and will strip fitter. Worth another chance.

I’M COOL (Desleigh Forster) 4g By Falvelon Bay Breeze (4:3-1-0): Resuming. Only nailed in last stride 1/2 hd 2nd (56.5) Someday 1200m D’ben (Bm70) Aug 18. Dug deep lg nk win (51.0) Merryanna, Dee Bee Nine 1110m D’ben C6 Sept 8 before spell. Showed plenty of ability when last in work and stable is having a great trot.

Rates highly.

ROCK HOME LATE (B Herne) 7g By Rock Of Gibraltar - Mary McGlinchy (37:6-1-5): Resuming. Made up ground 8-1/4 len 7th (56.5) Brigadoon Jack 1400m Gold Coast (Bm80) slow trk June 9. Spelled after 8-1/2 len last (54.5) Carry Me Bluey 1600m Grafton Sth Grafton Cup July 8. Took a few runs to strike form last campaign and record this track isn’t flash. Might need this hitout.

RAISE UP (K M Schweida) 5m By Shovhog - Raise A Million (36:5-6-10): Caught wide and didn’t do bad job 5-3/4 len 6th (57.5) Dream’n’ignite 1200m E Farm F&M C6 Plt Nov 3. Worked like a trojan mid-race to lead then felt the pinch 6-1/4 len 8th (53.5) Longshoreman 1200m E Farm C6 Plt Dec 8. Hasn’t had much luck lately and has another horror draw to overcome. Place preferred.

LONGSHOREMAN (B J Smith) 4g By Longhorn - Star Council (8:4-1-1): Blew start before finishing strongly when resuming len 2nd (56.5) Vaarwel 1010m D’ben C5 dead trk Nov 21.

Stormed home from near last turn 1/2 len win (54.5) Spinhro, Commandare 1200m E Farm C6 Plt Dec 8. Still on an upward spiral and drops in weight. Will take holding out.

MINGTON (L F Birchley) 5g By Mossman Chickabiddy (17:4-2-3): Went down narrowly when resuming from long spell hd, nk 3rd (59.0) Found The One, Spurtastic 1000m E Farm (Bm85) Oct 31. Showed pace from outside alley then weakened out of it 8 len 10th (56.0) Saluter 1200m E Farm C6 Nov 24.

Beaten by barrier last time. Improved showing wouldn’t shock.

SOLEBID (C A Cousins) 4g By All Bar One Hold That Smile (15:4-1-2): Given let-up after 1-1/4 len, lg hd 3rd (55.0) Jet Style, Cyclone Al 1400m E Farm E&G C6 Sept 29. Three deep (no cover) and only felt the pinch late 4-3/4 len 7th (55.0) Kilwinning Option 1200m E Farm (Bm85) Dec 1. Unbeaten in two starts here including this trip. Can bounce back.

SPINHRO (N P Stephens) 4g By Lonhro Comeinspina (22:3-3-1): Three deep (no cover) and couldn’t go on 7-1/4 len 8th (57.0) Saluter 1200m E Farm C6 Nov 24. Pounced at right time but simply found one better 1/2 len 2nd (54.5) Longshoreman 1200m E Farm C6 Plt Dec 8. Looks well placed again at weights this company. Rates highly.

AROUND THE WORLD (J A Hanna) 5m By Spinning World - Northern Music (19:5-3-1): Finished off ok late 7-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Saluter 1200m E Farm C6 Nov 24. Circled field to hit lead 150m but ducked in badly and couldn’t see it through 3 len 6th (55.5) Longshoreman 1200m E Farm C6 Plt Dec 8. Two time winner this circuit. Can improve with 1.5kg less to carry.

COMMANDARE (L J Mayfield-Smith) 6g By Commands - Wrap Around (17:3-4-3): Stuck to his guns when resuming lg nk, 2 len 3rd (54.0) Saluter, Spot The Rock 1200m E Farm C6 Nov 24. Solid but not spectacular 1/2 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (53.0) Longshoreman, Spinhro 1200m E Farm C6 Plt Dec 8. Bolted in only start this circuit last year. Should be nearing peak at third run back. Rates highly.

RUN WITH ME (T M Whittington) 4g By Sandtrap - On The Run (11:3-3-0): Resuming.

Spelled after 9-1/2 len 9th (57.0) Top Of The Rock 1110m D’ben 3yo heavy trk June 11. Spelled after bleeding first up last time in 2-1/4 len 4th (54.0) I’m Cool 1110m D’ben C6 Sept 8. Has ability when he’s on song and won only start this circuit. Market watch advised.

BLUE JUPITER (L F Birchley) 8g By Shot Of Thunder - Angel Of Harlem (45:6-4-6): Just a run when resuming 3-1/4 len 7th (57.5) Catch The Light 1000m Ballina Open Sept 14. Given let-up after 6-3/4 len 8th (54.0) Beseech 1200m D’ben E&G C6 Oct 13. Sparingly raced in recent times. Take on trust.

ROYAL SHOUT (T J Sears) 4g By Sequalo Royal Drink (13:2-2-2): Revelled in going 3-1/4 len win (54.0) Lightfeet Lady, Dr Barnard 1000m E Farm Rst0 heavy trk Nov 10. Not bad 3-3/4 len 4th (55.5) Saluter 1200m E Farm C6 Nov 24. Unplaced all five starts this trip but did enough last time to suggest he’ll be competitive.

BIG CHANCE (Ms G Heinrich) 5g By Octagonal - Invited (24:4-4-2): Made up ground 4-1/2 len 6th (55.5) Lucky Sound 1200m D’ben E&G C3 dead trk Nov 21. Ran home strongly to get up in last stride with big weight sht hd win (58.5) Gentle Giant, In A Storm 1200m Sunshine Coast C3 Dec 9. Lovely weight drop. Will take holding out if the breaks go his way.

SKY EFFORT (John Thomas) 5m By Conatus Azure Dior (31:5-4-3): Tiring 6-1/4 len last (57.0) Lady Agulhas 1350m D’ben F&M (Bm70) Nov 6.

Tried hard sht 1/2 hd 2nd (56.5) Brookton Tiara 1200m D’ben F&M (Bm75) dead trk Dec 12.

Better signs last time and drops significantly in weight. Value hope.

THE REVELLER (M J Dunn) 5g By Red Ransom - Leveller (16:3-3-3): Given let-up after 6-3/4 len 10th (55.5) Encinitas 1000m E Farm Rst0 Oct 20. Wasn’t beaten far len 6th (59.0) Mishani Persuader 1200m D’ben E&G C3 Plt Dec 5. Has been given life by many punters but last run wasn’t too bad. Blinkers going back on might do the trick.

DANEOMITE (Bette Anne Harden) 6g By King Of Danes - Bedrock Babe (55:5-9-9): Tiring 5-3/4 len last (54.5) Thefifthhole 1100m Gold Coast C5 Nov 24. Held on ok after leading 1-3/4 len 4th (56.0) Delago Pilli 1200m D’ben E&G (Bm75) dead trk Dec 12. Normally races well this circuit. Worth including in multiples.

TROMBONE ALLEY (P Duff) 6g By Easy Rocking - Monsoon Margaret (33:5-0-6): Poor first up 17-1/2 len last (54.0) Show Me An Ace 1300m Gold Coast C5 Nov 3. Ordinary 12-1/2 len last (57.5) Longshoreman 1200m E Farm C6 Plt Dec 8. Going well in trials but not putting it together on raceday. Prefer to see him show something.

ECLAIR RALLY (P Stokes) 4g By O’Reilly And A Curl (6:1-1-3): Was slowly away before scoring 1-1/4 len win (58.0) Never Pegasus, Hammerandsickle 1100m Gawler Mdn Nov 8 then was vetted after lg hd, 1-3/4 len 3rd (58.5) Shadow Ninja, Reachfar 1509m Gawler (68) Nov 28. Handy galloper who ran into a subsequent Saturday winner last time. Can figure in this.

SPAIN (Sam Kavanagh) 4g By Lonhro - Peach (12:2-1-1): Was slowly away when 2-1/4 len 4th (58.0) Quick Scent 1300m Geelong Synthetic (68) Aug 7 then struck interference at the start before finishing 8-3/4 len 9th (58.0) Dare I Ask 1410m Werribee (68) heavy trk Aug 23. Former Darley galloper resuming here for a new yard with a tongue tie on. Market should provide the best lead.

TRULY NORTH (D R Jolly) 4g By Flying Spur - Scarlet Bird (2:1-1-0): Debuted with hd 2nd (58.0) Mr Purrfect 1200m Strathalbyn Mdn dead trk Nov 18 then scored len win (58.0) Set To Excite, Saks Addict 1400m Balaklava Mdn Dec 5. Registered slowish time in his maiden win and will need to take another step in this.

BIG LUKA (R R Jolly) 4g By Starcraft - Super Blue (5:1-1-0): Was slowly away then disappointed for a run when 1/2 hd 2nd (59.0) Now And Zen 1412m Seymour (62) Oct 30 then was luckless before finishing 4-3/4 len 7th (59.5) Considerable 1600m Seymour (62) dead trk Nov 15. Has had excuses at both runs since returning from a break and has switched stables recently. Blinkers come off here and he clearly has ability but the wide gate is no bonus.

Needs luck.

GRAND ZEE (M A Kavanagh) 4m By Danzero Grand Estime (7:2-1-2): Ran 8-1/4 len 5th (55.5) Zerprise Us All 1800m M’ville 3yo (75) dead trk June 16 then resumed racing after a break with 3/4 len 2nd (56.5) Secret Vintage 1200m Balaklava (68) Nov 21. Ran well when resuming and she’s unbeaten second-up. Looks a key player here.

SERIOUS DANGER (K & H Frew) 6g By Noverre - Tivoli Queen (33:4-6-2): Followed 7-3/4 len 8th (56.0) Dabamirak 1200m Murray Bridge (62) Nov 14 with 3-1/4 len win (55.5) Road To Finniss, Worth The Effort 1200m Strathalbyn E&G Hcp62 Dec 12. Strolled in last start and should get the run of the race here. Worth consideration.

TO DO MAGIC (Ms S Hayes) 5g By Niello - New Status (7:1-1-1): Followed 5-1/4 len 7th (58.5) Lissom 1350m Donald Mdn dead trk Nov 18 with sht 1/2 hd win (58.0) Vilify, Fredichev 1430m Naracoorte Mdn Nov 29. Just got there in maiden win and will find this tougher. Looking to others.

VISUAL IMPACT (K M Sweeney) 7m By Mull Of Kintyre - Classy Looker (74:5-15-12): Followed lg hd 2nd (54.0) Test Century 1200m Clare (72) Nov 25 with 3-3/4 len 4th (57.5) Bella Dolce 1200m Strathalbyn M (68) Dec 12. Rarely far away but doesn’t win out of turn. Take on trust.

NOONDIE (M A Kavanagh) 4m By Flying Spur Creatrix (5:1-1-1): Was spelled after 3-1/4 len 6th (54.0) Comearoundsundown 1200m M’ville F&M (75) slow trk June 30 then jumped awkwardly and was vetted after 2-3/4 len 5th (56.5) Suki 1109m Gawler M (68) Nov 28. Awkwardly drawn here is what looks a tougher race. Will need luck.

UNDER THE RADAR (W A Bogarts) 10g By Suresh - Zephyr Love (89:12-8-5): Was vetted after 4 len 7th (54.0) Test Century 1200m Clare (72) Nov 25 then struck interference near the 200m before finishing 4-1/4 len 7th (56.5) Power To Possess 1400m Murray Bridge (62) Dec 2. Veteran campaigner who will start from the outside gate and he is yet to place in 12 tries over this trip. A win would surprise.

SNOW COVER (J W Mason) 6g By Kempinsky - Snowspi (24:5-4-3): Not too far away three runs this time in including 3-1/2 len 8th (54.0) Launay 1400m F’ton Hcp dead trk Nov 10 and 4-1/4 len 5th (56.5) Magic Me 1620m Donald Donald Cup dead trk Nov 18. Last taste of success a win 1620m Flemington Open Hcp Open last Dec. Getting back in his races and finishing off okay. Consider.

DASH FOR VIZ (R D Griffiths) 6g By Dash For Cash - Miss Academic (25:4-11-1): Slowly away when 1-3/4 len 2nd (55.5) Arinosa 1400m F’ton Greys Plate-89 Nov 8, then 6-1/2 len 5th (56.5) Infinite Energy 1200m C’field (Bm82) Dec 8. Last win 1400m Flemington Greys Plate89 Nov (2011) and these are proving hard to come by.

LITTLE BOY BLUE (Ms A Shillito) 7g By Beckett - Stanza Blue (35:5-4-2): Spelled after holding ground midfield 3/4 len, 2-1/2 len 3rd (53.5) Population, Aussie Public 1500m SandownHillside (89) heavy trk Nov 26 (2011). Led to the turn before compounding to finish 12-3/4 len last (51.0) Scaredymac 1400m Warrnambool Port Fairy Cup dead trk Dec 6 when 51-1 chance.

Likely to need time. Looking elsewhere.

TUSCAN FIRE (Dan O’Sullivan) 6g By Tuscanos - Jetfire Lass (39:7-8-8): Long odds but worked home okay for 4-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Lord Of Brazil 1600m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 24. Minor placed two of three this preparation including 3/4 len 2nd (51.0) Full Peal 1600m C’field Open Hcp Dec 8. Good record this distance placing five of six including a win. Should make presence felt.

KING’S A STAR (Mark Loft) 5g By King Of Roses - Search For A Star (39:3-5-6): Struck interference near 400m and raced erratically when 2-1/4 len 4th (59.0) Hidden Message 2208m Sale (62) Nov 21 before return to form with 1/2 nk win (54.0) Two Sugars, Niptious 1900m Traralgon Latrobe Cup Dec 9 when 26-1 chance and just held off the challenges after dashing clear at the top of the straight. Won two of last four. Can surprise.

CRY IN AWE (R D Griffiths) 5h By Street Cry Irish Blessing (15:5-3-0): Smartly overhauled rivals to score sht hd win (61.0) Luckycent, Mercury Seven 1600m Bairnsdale (Bm72) slow trk Nov 27 beating five home, then 2 len 2nd (60.0) Apres 2040m M Valley (78) Dec 7 again in small field. This looks tougher and others look to have stronger claims.

LETHAL DEALINGS (Luke Oliver) 6g By Golden Snake - She’s All Business (18:6-0-2): Struck interference near 200m and disappointed for a run when 9-1/4 len 9th (57.5) Clang And Bang 2040m M Valley (82) Nov 2, then 3-3/4 len 8th (54.0) King’s A Star 1900m Traralgon Latrobe Cup Dec 9. Won 1770m Pakenham (Bm72) Oct 22 three runs back but form has tappered off.

Others look more hopeful.

BETWEEN THE BEATS (M D Moroney) 5g By Golan - Whistling Jazz (17:4-1-2): Struck interference early on when 5-1/4 len 7th (60.0) Supreme Warrior 1400m Bendigo (Bm72) Nov 14 before return to form with second-up sht 1/2 hd win (57.0) Gogonski, Bigcat Rhapsody 1800m Sandown-Hillside (78) Dec 5. Smartly overhauled rivals last start to score and will strip fitter and appreciate step up in distance.

Go well.

MERITORIOUS (M G Price) 4g By Stratum Awards (14:4-3-1): Checked near 400m when 11-1/2 len 10th (54.0) Commanding Time 2040m M Valley (82) Nov 24. Won two of last three in soft fashion including 3 len win (54.5) Henshaw, Clang And Bang 2000m Geelong Synthetic Briseis (Bm89) Dec 9. Can make the most from one of the inside alleys and likely to be prominent for a long way.

FIRST COURSE (K M Keys) 4g By Snitzel Short ‘n’ Sweep (20:2-3-2): Attempted to lead all the way and gallant in defeat when lg nk, 1/2 len 3rd (59.0) Adios Muchachos, Speckie 1600m Sandown-Lakeside (68) dead trk Nov 28 when 31-1 chance, then 6-1/4 len 5th (59.0) Fortunefivehundred 2000m C’field (68) Dec 12. Looks tested again this distance. Passing.

Race eight

VEE FORCE (S Morrish) 4h By Canny Lad Vie (6:2-1-1): Beaten favourite when faded to finish 2-3/4 len 5th (58.0) Komodo 1300m Sandown-Lakeside 3yo (68) heavy trk June 20.

Slowly away and struck interference at start but proved too strong for rivals scoring first-up 3-1/4 len win (59.0) Schussing, Doll In Hi Heels 1100m Ararat C1 dead trk Dec 3. Shown handy form in town including 2nd 1200m Flemington 3yo Hcp (68) last preparation. Worth including.

DIAMOND DIGGLER (R W Smerdon) 4g

By Lacryma Cristi - Snow Storm (5:2-0-1): Disappointed for a run when unlucky 3-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Flyingconi 1400m F’ton 3&4yo (78) Jan 2. Resumed after long time off the scene with 4-1/4 len 9th (58.0) It Is Written 1200m M Valley (72) Dec 7 when firm in the market but could only beat three home. Likely to have benefited from recent run and too early to dismiss.

AUDINO (R E Laing) 4g By Danerich - Abflug (5:2-0-0): Jumped away awkwardly when len win (58.5) Panacea, Bashiga 1000m Bendigo Mdn dead trk Nov 14. Looking to complete a hattrick after len win (59.5) Angela’s Dream, Beau Brommell 1400m Cranbourne (62) Nov 23. Up in class this time and others look to have the edge.

PILLAR OF CREATION (M Ellerton & S Zahra) 3g By God’s Own - Cosmic Dust (4:0-2-2): Consistent Mdn galloper who followed Listed lg nk 2nd (56.0) Underestimation 1410m F’ton Anzac Day Stks heavy trk April 25 when slowly away with 2-3/4 len 2nd (58.5) Dazzler 1400m F’ton 2yo Hcp dead trk May 5. Resuming. Ran 3rd 1108m Sale 2yo Mdn on debut and placed down the Flemington straight first preparation.

Consider.

QUEEN’S RANSOM (M G Price) 3f By Red Ransom - Celtic Lass (2:1-0-0): Only run first preparation 3/4 len win (59.0) Triquetra, Clinking 1000m Sandown-Hillside 2yoF Rst0 slow trk May 23. Failed to come into the race when first-up 4-3/4 len 9th (58.0) Miss Softhands 1100m C’field 3yoF (Bm72) Dec 8 holding ground to beat one home. Wait until she shows more.

CHILEAN PLUME (M D Moroney) 4g By Pins Lava Lady (6:1-3-0): Lost a plate when 3/4 len 4th (57.0) Straight 1400m E Farm 2yo+ Mdn Plate dead trk July 7. Slowly away and struck interference at start when first-up 1/2 len win (58.5) Sky Host, She’s Got Grunt 1200m M Valley Mdn Nov 30 when favourite and smartly gathered in the leaders from the turn. Up in class but this not beyond her.

(Cameron CAPTAIN FANCYPANTZ Templeton) 4g By Danerich - Tartina (1:1-00): Always prominent to score upset debut sht nk win (58.5) Platinum Panther, St Chloe 1200m Geelong Synthetic Mdn Dec 9 when 41-1 chance. Up in class this time and others look to have stronger claims.

MORNING CAPTAIN (Ms K Doughty) 4g By Danbird - Joias (16:5-4-2): Battling 4-3/4 len 4th (56.5) Biggles 1400m E Farm Qlty Nov 3. Fought on well nose, sht 1/2 hd 3rd (54.5) Startsmeup, Phelan Ready 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. Has lethal record this circuit winning two from three. One of the major players.

AUDACIOUS SPIRIT (Ms G Heinrich) 5g By Bel Esprit - Roskeel (24:5-4-6): Held on ok after leading len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (55.0) Steel Zip, Phelan Ready 1200m E Farm Qlty Nov 24. Did some work early and only swamped late 1/4 len 4th (54.0) Startsmeup 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. First go at trip but will ensure it’s truly run. Can give plenty of cheek at good odds.

EASY RUNNING (Desleigh Forster) 4g By Easy Rocking - Melrose Gardens (18:4-4-2): Not a bad effort 2-1/2 len 4th (54.0) Steel Zip 1200m E Farm Qlty Nov 24. Didn’t put in 7-1/2 len last (54.0) Startsmeup 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. Hard to come in last effort. Major improvement required.

JUGAHLATION (David Murphy) 5g By Lago Delight - Spouse (38:7-7-6): Crowded for room final stages 7-1/2 len last (56.0) Delago Bolt 1000m E Farm (Bm90) Nov 24. Had his chance 2-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Startsmeup 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. Probably needs a wet track to have any hope against these.

GO FOREST GO (G J Wehlow) 7g By Mr. Innocent - Tough Assignment (35:7-4-7): Should’ve done a bit more 5 len 8th (57.0) Kilwinning Option 1200m E Farm (Bm85) Dec 1. Blew start before running on well 3/4 len 2nd (56.0) Save A Buck 1305m Ballina Open dead trk Dec 8. Two time winner this circuit but might need it a bit easier.

Race eight PROST (John Thompson) 6g By Show A Heart - Christchurch (36:6-4-5): Resuming. Made up ground 2-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Bold Glance 1350m D’ben Open dead trk July 28. Spelled after 2-3/4 len 4th (54.5) Craiglea Falcon 1300m E Farm Qlty Aug 15. Fitter for 3 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd Volkhere, Pegunny Warrior 820m D’ben barrier trial Dec 4. Has tidy first up record and is a two time winner this circuit. Expect forward showing.

Morphettville comment continued Race eight RA IKANE (Louis Paech) 5g By Invincible Spirit - Soorena (13:3-3-2): Jumped awkwardly when 2-1/4 len 2nd (58.5) Grey Thunder 1200m Fannie Bay (70) Nov 6 then finished nk, nk 3rd (59.5) Mossgiel Village, Lucky Sunday 1400m Balaklava (71) Dec 5. Looks close now after two runs back. Take tossing here.

HALAYR JET (Grant Young) 4g By Jet Spur - Brookside Lady (16:2-2-1): Followed 5-1/4 len 6th (55.0) Gold Bundle 1400m Murray Bridge Christmas Cup Dec 2 with 1/2 hd, nk 3rd (59.5) Vintage Belle, Cable Bay 1350m Strathalbyn C2 Dec 12. Kept coming last time and must go in here. One of the chances.

EGO’S GOOD (D E Magro) 5g By Tuscany Flyer - Trivial Pursuits (22:4-2-1): Returned from a break with lg nk win (58.0) Our Belvoir, Zofabird 1100m Gawler (59) Nov 8 then followed up with nk win (58.5) Knoxville, Cute To Boot 1209m Gawler (62) Nov 28. The form out of his last win has stood up. Should be prominent.

ILSEDE (G L Lesnikowski) 5m By Blevic Oriental Queen (10:2-5-0): After 2-1/2 len 2nd (59.0) Suki 1109m Gawler M (68) Nov 28 ran hd 2nd (57.5) Bella Dolce 1200m Strathalbyn M (68) Dec 12. Can find one better and gets out to this trip for the first time here. Place looks best.

THE CAT (Ms K Petrick) 5g By Tale Of The Cat - Lifelong Dream (34:4-7-5): After 2-1/2 len 2nd (57.5) Kirkham 1600m Fannie Bay (70) Nov 24 ran len 2nd (60.0) Silver Moment 1600m Pioneer Park (64) Dec 9. He’s drawn to get a nice run here. Keep in mind.

Flemington comment continued NAT (G A Osborne) 3f By Manner Hill - Inahury (2:1-0-0): Long odds on debut when 3-1/4 len 6th (57.0) Evens 1400m Seymour 3yoF Mdn dead trk Nov 15 when 26-1 chance. Always prominent to score runaway 2 len win (56.0) Miromiro, Glenaroua 1200m Kyneton 3yo Mdn Dec 13. Likely to be prominent for a long way.

CRYSTALISED (Anthony Freedman) 4m

By Zabeel - Gin Player (7:1-0-3): Two outings in Group 3 races for 9-3/4 len 15th (55.5) Heaven’s Riches 2000m M’ville Chairman’s Stks dead trk April 28 and final appearance last preparation 2-1/4 len 4th (56.0) Red Typhoon 2500m M’ville Fillies Classic May 12. Resuming.

Worked home strongly to be narrowly beaten on debut 3rd 1414m Sale 3yo Mdn dead trk.

Consider fresh.

SACRED DREAM (R D Griffiths) 4m By God’s Own - Dream The Dream (13:1-3-3): Jumped away awkwardly and blocked for run when 6-1/2 len 5th (55.5) Harlequin Manner 1400m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (72) heavy trk July 15. Sent back to the paddock after 5-3/4 len 8th (54.0) Treasury Notes 1500m SandownLakeside F&M Hcp-78 heavy trk July 29.

Resuming. Was 1-1/2 len 2nd Abaleen 760m Cranbourne Synthetic barrier trial C2 Dec 3.

Minor placed both first up runs over 1200m including 3rd Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn last preparation. Not hopeless.

PERFECT OFFERING (J D Sadler) 3f By Dubawi - Bells Will Ring (5:1-1-1): Just out of Mdn class with 1/2 len win (58.5) Belahi, The Lynx 1112m Kyneton F&M Hcp-58 Nov 23 before handy 1-1/4 len 5th (58.5) Maglissa 1440m C’field 3yoF (Bm68) Dec 12 when rattled home late.

Finishing off her races well and cannot be overlooked in this stronger field. Keep safe.

Race six

LORD OF BRAZIL (D K Weir) 6g By Lord Of Warriors - Floresta (20:9-7-0): Struck interference at start when 3/4 len win (58.0) Chile Express, Magic Me 1600m F’ton Open Hcp Nov 8, then again smartly overhauled the leaders to score lg nk win (59.5) Mouro, Spacecraft 1600m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 24 when struck interference near 400m. Won four of last five.

Can make the most from one of the inside gates and will benefit with 3kg claim. Expect bold showing.

OVER QUOTA (M C Webb) 7g By Testa Rossa Jazz Baby (47:9-6-9): Handy form first two runs this preparation both in Listed events including 1/2 len 2nd (59.5) Callanish 1600m Seymour Seymour Cup Oct 21 before close-up midfield 3-1/2 len 6th (59.5) Sertorius 1600m Sale Sale Cup Oct 28. All the better for recent racing.

Drawn awkward gate but cannot be overlooked amongst the chances. Go close.

ROCKPECKER (K J Fythe) 9g By Made Of Gold - Gaelic Waltz (62:9-8-7): Made some late ground for second-up Listed 4-1/4 len 8th (59.0) Mid Summer Music 1300m SandownHillside Kevin Heffernan Nov 17, then 1-1/4 len 4th (57.0) Shout Out Loud 1440m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 1 when always handy to the lead. Long odds last couple of runs but not disgraced. Hope on best efforts. Take on trust.

UNDER THE EIFFEL (A J Vasil) 5g By Mossman - Spire (23:6-4-1): Form surrounding second up Listed 4 len 7th (59.0) Mid Summer Music 1300m Sandown-Hillside Kevin Heffernan Nov 17 sound including 2-1/2 len 5th (58.0) Shout Out Loud 1440m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 1 when checked near 1200m and vetted. Shown handy form in Group races. Expect bold showing.

LUCKY EIGHTY EIGHT (M Ellerton & S Zahra) 7g By Lucky Owners - Bukhoor (25:7-2-3): Blocked for run when 2-1/2 len 6th (59.0) Playwright 2000m F’ton Open Hcp April 14, then sent to the paddock after 6-1/2 len 9th (57.0) Coliseo 2000m Wagga Wagga Wagga Cup dead trk May 4 when struck interference near 800m and lost a plate. Struggled for form five runs last preparation and only minor placed two of six first-up including flying finish 3rd 1400m Caulfield Open Hcp when 21-1 chance when resuming two preparations back. Not without some appeal.

CHASM (B J McCarthy) 8g By Umatilla Arabian Poppi (49:9-6-7): Long odds for firstup Group 2 4-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Fontelina 1200m F’ton Yellowglen Stks Nov 3 and Group 3 7-1/4 len 11th (59.0) Mid Summer Music 1300m Sandown-Hillside Kevin Heffernan Nov 17.

Improvement wouldn’t surprise.

LONE COMMAND (M, W & J Hawkes) 8g By Commands - Aulone Star (27:7-5-2): Final runs last preparation lg nk win (55.5) Bellissimo, Vintedge 1800m R’hill (Bm90) Oct 22 (2011) and 5-3/4 len 10th (53.5) Lamasery 1800m F’ton Johnnie Walker Nov 1 (2011). Was sht 1/2 hd 2nd Jesmond 805m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Dec 14. Resuming after lengthy time of the scene. Placed two of six first-up and handy Group 2 2 len 7th 1300m R’hill Sebring Sprint when last resuming. Not the roughest.

SNOW ALERT (D Brideoake & D Feek) 7g By Red Ransom - Flurry (43:7-5-5): Long odds and ran accordingly first-up 9-1/4 len 11th (56.0) Rescue Mission 1200m Ballarat Open Hcp dead trk Nov 25 and 7-3/4 len 8th (59.5) Full Peal 1600m C’field Open Hcp Dec 8. Scratched.

DOWN UNDER BOY (J G Symons & S Laxon) 8g

By Ne Coupez Pas - Up Over Girl (67:7-10-10): Form surrounding 5-1/2 len 10th (56.0) Lord Of Brazil 1600m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 24 handy including second-up sht hd win (60.0) Crawfish, Oforawesome 1600m Tatura Italian Plate dead trk Dec 9. Flashed home late for eye catching len 4th 1400m Flemington 4yo+ Hcp Nov 10. Could be the value in this stronger event.

PRINCE OBAMA (J L Clifford) 6g By Clangalang - Angelika (21:4-4-6): Slowly away, failed due to track condition and vetted after 22-1/2 len last (59.0) Second Effort 1400m C’field P.B. Lawrence heavy trk Aug 18. Struck interference near 200m when 3-1/2 len 10th (54.0) Miss Marx 1200m C’field Testa Rossa Sept 30. Wins have proven hard to come by but shown useful form in Blacktype races. Cannot be dismissed.

FUTURE SOLUTION (Kane Harris) 6g By Belong To Me - Tango Music (26:5-7-3): Not too far off when first-up 2 len 6th (54.0) Outlandish Lad 1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 1 and 3-1/2 len 6th (55.0) British General 1410m F’ton (89) Dec 15. Capable on his day and will strip fitter for recent racing. Worth including in the mix.

Race seven ELUSIVE KING (P G Moody) 5g By Elusive Quality - Homecoming Queen (22:3-4-4): Raced erratically and disappointed for a run when 7-1/4 len 11th (55.5) Lord Of Brazil 1600m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 24. Fitter for recent racing and looking to improve on 3/4 len, 1/2 len 3rd (55.5) Full Peal, Tuscan Fire 1600m C’field Open Hcp Dec 8 when favourite. Best this trip placing four of seven including two wins. Stay with him.

UNDER THE HAT (J D Sadler) 6g By Helenus - Lady Wild (20:5-4-1): Checked near 1200m when 7-1/4 len 11th (54.0) Shout Out Loud 1440m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 1 before lifting for encouraging 1-1/4 len 2nd (57.5) Hot Lover 1720m F’ton (89) Dec 15. All the better for three starts this preparation. Back to something like best last start when finished off well. Best of three runs this trip 2nd 2000m Flemington Open Hcp back in the autumn. Respect.

GRAND DUCAL (E V Musgrove) 7g By Danehill Dancer - Mood Swings (17:2-1-1): Long odds for first-up 11-1/4 len 8th (67.0) Our Skeeta 1400m Pakenham (Bm72) dead trk Nov 30 when he beat two home and 4-1/2 len 5th (57.5) Down Under Boy 1600m Tatura Italian Plate dead trk Dec 9 when he again beat two home. Imported galloper currently in second Australian preparation. Won Group 1 2012m in Ireland but needs to show rapid improvement on local form.

KEEP COOL (D T O’Brien) 6g By High Chaparral - Casual Chick (26:5-5-4): Fitter for four outings this preparation and looking to improve on 4-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Sertorius 2000m F’ton (95) dead trk Nov 10 and 2-1/4 len 4th (58.5) Commanding Time 2040m M Valley (82) Nov 24 when checked early on. Finished off well last start when 26-1 chance and just missed the placings. Worth including.

BARON DOURO (Patrick Payne) 4g By Bachelor Duke - Galaxy Of Angels (10:4-0-2): Won twice at Flemington including 1-1/4 len win (56.0) Cavallo Nero, Shanghai Warrior 1200m F’ton 3yo Hcp slow trk July 7 before final run last preparation 1-1/4 len, 1/2 len 3rd (54.5) Shanghai Warrior, Balzeus 1100m F’ton 3yo Hcp dead trk July 21. Resuming. Was 5th Cape Danger 1000m Hanging Rock barrier trial dead trk Dec 6. Worth including fresh.

TACKLEBERRY (Ms Allison Sheehan) 4g By Lago Delight - Danto (12:5-1-4): Jumped away awkwardly when 4 len win (58.0) Uno No, Nadhima 1200m Traralgon (Bm72) Nov 16 and 3/4 len win (60.0) Khalifa, Let Go Lenni 1200m Sandown-Lakeside (72) dead trk Nov 28 when capped off a hattrick of wins. Must be respect on exposed form. Capable of continuing on winning way in this field. Respect.

AL ANEED (M G Price) 3c By More Than Ready - Al Anood (6:2-0-0): Raced erratically and checked near 800m when 3-3/4 len 6th (56.0) Lunar Rise 1600m F’ton Carbine Club dead trk Nov 3, then 2-1/2 len 5th (56.5) Tatra 1600m Sandown-Hillside Sandown Guineas Nov 17 when raced erratically. Freshened and likely to find this a little easier than last couple of runs in Group races. Won Listed 1400m Caulfield Gothic Stakes Oct 20 and debut win 1208m Sale 3yo+ Mdn by 2-1/4 lens when resuming.

Cannot be overlooked amongst the chances.

MR OBVIOUS (M J Williams) 4g By Face Value - Miss Rosedale (10:4-2-0): Slowly away when second-up 1-1/2 len 4th (56.5) Halle Rocks 1000m M Valley (82) Nov 16 and 1-1/4 len 2nd (58.0) Starshot 975m Swan Hill (Bm78) Dec 2.

Capped off a hattrick scoring first-up win 975m Swan Hill (Bm72) Oct 29. Only lightly raced but shown plenty. One of the main hopes.

HENWOOD (J D Sadler) 4g By Savabeel Tajrebah (8:3-0-3): Vetted after len, sht hd 3rd (56.0) Holy Heart, Stratumsphere 1200m Geelong Synthetic (Bm72) Nov 18, then 1-1/2 len win (57.5) Wannajewel, Danzare 1300m Sandown-Hillside (72) Dec 5. Placed five of six this time in including three wins. Favourite last start and didn’t disappoint. Keep safe.

MOTORISED (J D Sadler) 4g By Flying Spur - True Blonde (14:3-2-1): Beat two home when 2-1/2 len 4th (59.0) Supreme Warrior 1300m Bendigo (Bm72) Nov 29 and one home when 1-3/4 len 4th (57.5) Elwick Jack 1400m Werribee (Bm72) dead trk Dec 16. Won previous two outings including win 1207m K’more Hcp (68) Nov 13 three starts back. Drawn handy inside alley and likely to be prominent for a long way. Cannot be overlooked.

GIG (Peter Snowden) 4m By Commands Busking (12:2-5-2): Struck interference at start and rider lost whip when 1/2 len 2nd (55.5) Platelet 1200m C’field 3yoF Hcp slow trk June 30. Worked home encouragingly for first-up 1-3/4 len, 1/2 hd 3rd (58.0) It Is Written, Intreeg 1200m M Valley (72) Dec 7. Both wins over 1200m including only other run last preparation win 1200m Flemington 3yo Hcp (68) dead trk. Go well.

Friday 21 December | Week 42 | Issue 42

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PR

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2.55 Welshpool Coolrooms Handicap

1100m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Rating 74 $40,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

13332 2338s 3s652 3131s 2s224 8565s 4316s 9079s 2448s 0s412 31s10

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Geiger Rio b (8) Ms R Forrest (a3) 60 Thunderluv’n t (10) B Paterson (a3) 60 Du Printemps t (5) J Azzopardi (a3) 59.5 Heavy Set h (11) W White 59 Silver Business (3) P Harvey 58 Roman Knows th (9) C Staples 57.5 Hurritdanz d (6) S O’Donnell 57 Ultimate Fighter th (1) J Mallyon (a2) 56 Dual City b (2) W Pike 55.5 Outlaw Blues (7) R Hanson 54.5 Not So Sweet db (4) J Brown 54 DU PRiNTemPS, Geiger Rio, Heavy Set, Dual City

Miss Hue Hanoi 30th B’day Hcp

3.35

3.00 7.50 5.50 4.00 16.00 9.00 21.00 16.00 13.00 17.00 13.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo $50,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

9s550 4s232 s314s s1159 228s4 27s31

Wombie’s Legacy dh (2) W White 59 9.00 Dueton h (7) P Harvey 56.5 5.00 Profound effect dbh (12) S O’Donnell 56.5 7.00 Jetcetera t (10) A Mitchell (a3) 55.5 15.00 Bear express h (4) B Parnham 55 26.00 Choisime dh (5) J Whiting 55 4.00 Heeza Keeper (9) P Carbery 55 11.00 167s5 Karaka Diamond (11) W Pike 55 11.00 132s3 Karratha Crossing (1) D Staeck 55 5.00 s00s8 Keep Fath th (6) S Parnham 55 21.00 214 Nazotic d (3) J Brown 55 15.00 614 Tacash h (8) J Noske 55 15.00 PROFOUND eFFeCT, Choisime, Dueton, Karratha Crossing

3

Happy 60th Andrew Page Hcp

4.15

1200m

TAB GUIDE daily double 7, 8 Extra double 3, 4 treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four All Races Fixed odds All Races

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This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

62226 21110 00s74 25623 11421 06459 54557 s0338

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VR

12.05

Sungold Milk Plate

1000m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Maiden SW $15,000

1 70s Galaxy Dane (7) B Loy (a3) 58 51.00 2 s4349 it’s Dylan (4) K Bradley 58 6.50 3 Tell me This (3) R Plumb 58 9.00 4 4s624 Gowana (6) A Mallyon 56 4.80 5 Hang On Tight h (2) J Rule 56 15.00 6 42 macca’s moment b (8) Ms L Meech 56 1.65 7 music At The marsh (5) Ms N Mc Lean 56 13.00 8 4s5 Unique Storm (1) Ms J Beriman (a1.5) 56 5.50 mACCA’S mOmeNT, Gowana, Unique Storm, Tell me This

12.45

Bullarook Park Stud Plate

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Maiden SW $15,000

13 14 15 16

60s34 Belli Laugh (2) Ms J Da Rose 58.5 Butter Bing h (12) K Hocking 58.5 2097s Here’s To A King h (7) Ms N Mc Lean 58.5 540s2 Steel Tiger (1) J Todd 58.5 40 Still my Friend (14) C Robertson 58.5 6s30s Tamareen (16) A Mallyon 58.5 7s704 Zippy Lad (15) L Londregan (a3) 58.5 6s3 Son Of Coco (3) Ms K Walters 57 67s63 Twin Spires (13) J Fry 57 672s2 Kemizengo bh (5) S Vella 56.5 383 Da Nyet (6) I Gundogdu 55 indian Flower (8) J Rule 55 emeRGeNCieS 00 Founds Road (10) 58.5 7s60s Blaze Hero (4) J Hill 58.5 6s689 Dance Delago (11) Ms C Downie (a3) 56.5 6570s it’s A Laugh (9) Ms L Meech 58.5 STeeL TiGeR, Kemizengo, Da Nyet, Belli Laugh

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1.25

Bundy Spiced Plate

3.80 13.00 51.00 3.50 8.50 26.00 31.00 17.00 11.00 3.20 8.00 15.00 31.00 31.00 51.00 51.00

2000m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Maiden SW $15,000

1 s4234 2 05753 3 3s672 4 25353 5 54349 6 9s244 7 3584 8 0 9 98652 10 0756 11 84575 12 s0954 13 90s66 14 8s080 15 80s88 16 7P757

Werd tdh (6) J Noske Texan tcdb (7) D Staeck Acorns dwh (2) W Pike Blacksmith td (3) P Carbery excelorada cdh (4) S Parnham Highly Toxic tcd (8) W White megem’s Boy cdwh (5) R Hill (a) The entourage tcdwh (1) C Staples TexAN, excelorada, Blacksmith, Werd

5.35

59 58.5 54 54 54 54 54 54

Perth Ice Works - WA St Leger

4.60 2.25 9.00 6.00 4.60 21.00 26.00 21.00

2100m

(Apprentices cannot claim) 3 & 4yo SW Listed $80,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

51113 Uncle George t (7) J Brown 58 21131 Galaxy Prince t (9) W Pike 58 67206 Reign Of Terror h (4) S Parnham 58 31514 Pop Culture th (6) T Turner 56 13231 milnathort (3) D Staeck 56 9s223 Flirt With Time b (10) J Noske 56 31161 Rebelson th (5) J Whiting 54 97s75 Coughlin’s Law h (8) S O’Donnell 54 32021 moreish (2) S Meeres 52 33 Super Friared h (1) Ms K Yuill 52 UNCLe GeORGe, Pop Culture, Galaxy Prince, Rebelson

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6.10

LD Total-Starstruck Classic

4.60 3.20 21.00 2.80 13.00 13.00 7.00 31.00 21.00 31.00

1600m

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

s6661 mabel Grace tcd (5) T Turner 61 0s456 Upon This Rock dwb (4) D Staeck 58 45575 Bites The Dust t (1) J Noske 57.5 02214 Astra Sky (7) R Hill (a) 54 2s540 Comtesse La Gran (16) Ms K Yuill 54 s7911 Dark miss tc (13) W Pike 54 71885 miss Tahitian t (12) P Carberry 54 53477 miss Tipsy Topsy cdh (8) J Whiting 54 23224 miss Vinnoire tc (11) J Brown 54 0s598 morning mist t (14) J Mallyon (a) 54 12s03 Rantorini tbh (10) S O’Donnell 54 064s1 Ready On Time th (6) S Parnham 54 s0028 Saezuri tc (9) B Parnham 54 13s00 Terminado (15) S Meeres 54 83s70 The Other Harv t (2) M Pateman (a) 54 s3610 Tiffany Yellow t (3) C Staples 54 RANTORiNi, Upon This Rock, mabel Grace, Bites The Dust

4.60 6.00 7.00 21.00 13.00 13.00 9.00 8.00 11.00 21.00 6.00 26.00 31.00 26.00 51.00 21.00

Colac today

TAB CODE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1000m

(Apprentices cannot claim) 3yo & up F&M Quality Listed $80,000

1 20s12 Beach express tdb (2) B Paterson (a3) 60 2.80 2 719s7 Ten Aces t (8) R Hill (a1.5) 58.5 17.00 3 7647s Canardly miss tcd (7) T Ikenushi 58 15.00 4 4168s Timely Reign td (4) M Pateman (a2) 58 17.00 5 s17s6 metal Talk tcd (12) Ms K Yuill 57 7.00 6 11212 Akhedasset td (9) S O’Donnell 56 4.00 7 0200s Glintz w (5) D Staeck 56 13.00 8 59s86 mickey Drippin th (6) A Mitchell (a3) 55.5 21.00 9 6277s Pin Rouge th (1) S Parnham 55.5 21.00 10 13724 iseethingsyoudon’t cdh (10) J Noske 55 5.50 11 7s80s Lemieux whn (11) S Meeres 55 26.00 12 37963 Le Sacre d (3) T Turner 54.5 13.00 AKHeDASSeT, Beach express, iseethingsyoudon’t, Le Sacre

2

R.S. Crawford Stakes

4.55

(Apprentices cannot claim) 3yo & up Quality Listed $80,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 74+ $47,500

1

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Benefit b (13) Ms N Mc Lean Coovara (4) B Evans Divi Filius (10) A Mallyon Linka (8) Ms K Walters Origato h (1) J Rule Orpinsky (11) I Gundogdu Prospector’s Gold b (3) J Hill Shenanigans Sam (15) Ciragan Palace (6) C Robertson entranz (16) Ms H Mc Kechnie milady monde (5) Ms J Beriman (a1.5) Our Decision (9) Ms C Downie (a3) emeRGeNCieS i’ll Tell You What (2) E Cassar Face The Risk (12) Grand Printive (14) Gyration (7) DiVi FiLiUS, Benefit, Linka, Ciragan Palace

58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 57 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5

2.35 26.00 4.20 7.50 11.00 3.50 13.00 51.00 13.00 31.00 31.00 51.00

58.5 58.5 56.5 56.5

17.00 26.00 51.00 51.00

7

6.45

RAIL POSITION

TRACk

WEATHER

True position

Good (3)

Fine

LD Total-C.B. Cox Stakes

1 73046 Playing God th (3) S Parnham 59 5.00 2 11s12 mr moet tcdw (14) D Staeck 59 4.00 3 s0253 God Has Spoken tch (1) B Parnham 59 7.00 4 11s90 Lords Ransom tc (15) J Whiting 59 26.00 5 00920 Colour Correct tc (13) P Harvey 59 21.00 6 s0904 Battle emblem tw (12) R Hill (a) 59 31.00 7 60s70 Ranger tc (4) W Pike 59 7.00 8 81504 Westriver Kevydonn t (6) T Ikenushi 59 17.00 9 12s18 Chester Road tcdw (9) S O’Donnell 59 6.00 10 1s689 Shamardashing w (16) P Carbery 59 21.00 11 81100 Lopov w (10) D Ganderton 59 31.00 12 45325 Big Josh th (2) Ms K Yuill 59 51.00 13 s4230 Rosie Rocket t (11) S Meeres 57 13.00 14 32436 malaika h (7) J Brown 57 21.00 15 77424 Talent Show t (5) J Noske 57 51.00 16 31514 Pop Culture th (8) SCRATCHeD GOD HAS SPOKeN, mr moet, Rosie Rocket, Westriver Kevydonn

8

7.20 B & T Watson Memorial Handicap 1600m (Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Rating 74 $40,000

1 61696 2 4s825 3 69408 4 01935 5 98192 6 22163 7 00261 8 s5201 9 30s26 10 13420 11 17079 12 73s06 13 5176s 14 8s241 15 749s5 16 81735

Striking Guru th (1) A Mitchell (a3) 60 16.00 Carry The Nation d (16) E Creighton 59 7.00 Lovre t (17) J Azzopardi (a3) 59 21.00 moment Of Love th (13) B Parnham 59 11.00 The Regulator th (7) J Mallyon (a2) 59 7.00 Bustabill tb (6) J Noske 58.5 5.50 Scotland Street cd (3) B Paterson (a3) 58.5 11.00 Ottumwa d (10) T Turner 57.5 21.00 Rocky’s Brother d (4) R Hill (a1.5) 57.5 16.00 Prince Ted tc (18) M Pateman (a2) 57 16.00 The Alleged d (8) S Meeres 57 21.00 Wicked Game tch (14) J Azzopardi (a3) 57 26.00 Heart Play w (12) S O’Donnell 56.5 21.00 Young Lionel ch (15) P Harvey 56.5 4.60 Gallipoli Prince d (5) W Pike 56 31.00 Opera Seria (9) Ms K Yuill 54.5 16.00 emeRGeNCieS 17 23131 Boneshaker h (2) SCRATCHeD 18 s3432 Days Like These w (11) 55 21.00 BUSTABiLL, Young Lionel, Carry The Nation, Scotland Street

GeAR CHANGeS RACe 1: (1) Geiger Rio off-side front bar plates on; (4) Heavy Set nasal strip on; (8) Ultimate Fighter blinkers off RACe 2: (5) Bear Express, (11) Nazotic blinkers on; (7) Heeza Keeper, (8) Karaka Diamond winkers on RACe 3: (9) Pin Rouge winkers off, nasal strip on; (11) Lemieux blinkers off, tongue-tie off RACe 6: (11) Rantorini blinkers off RACe 7: (9) Chester Road tongue-tie on, winkers off RACe 8: (13) Heart Play pacifiers on, visors off

True position

daily double 6, 7 Extra double 2, 3 treble 5, 6, 7 Quadrella 4, 5, 6, 7 First Four 4, 5, 6, 7 Fixed odds All Races

4

2.05

Centrebet Fire Up Handicap

2000m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 68 $15,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

25s66 Deltona dw (4) C Robertson 60 4s821 Point made (3) J Lyon 58.5 23s66 Paramour (5) J Hill 58 s1352 Tuscan Ranger b (8) K Post 57 14713 Jungle Fighter d (7) A Mallyon 56.5 6s767 Redevelop w (6) I Gundogdu 56.5 s6315 Royal entity b (1) Ms N Mc Lean 56.5 79231 Black Coupez d (2) Ms L Meech 55 0s363 Luckzat (9) Ms M Walters 54 TUSCAN RANGeR, Black Coupez, Royal entity, Point made

5

2.45

Austral Hotel Handicap

13.00 4.20 7.00 4.60 11.00 13.00 7.00 3.00 9.00

1600m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 62 $15,000

1 33540 2 s0600 3 43112 4 24212 5 31396 6 23027 7 10s57 8 15s78 9 09s08 10 4s000

11.00 13.00 2.25 2.80 13.00 3.50 21.00 51.00 51.00 51.00

11

51.00

6

Faineant (7) Ms H Mc Kechnie 60 Flying Omission d (2) Ms N Mc Lean 60 Relentless tw (1) Ms J Beriman (a1.5) 60 Digby Road (3) A Mallyon 59 Leaping Leroy dw (9) C Robertson 59 Rock ‘n’ Royal wb (5) J Hill 59 Binjai (4) Ms L Meech 58 Princely Bid (6) J Lyon 57 magic Crest dw (11) J Childs (a3) 56 Zampezz dw (10) Ms K Walters 55 emeRGeNCY 83114 King Can Sing db (8) I Gundogdu 54 DiGBY ROAD, Relentless, Rock ‘n’ Royal, Faineant

3.25

Betfair Handicap

1000m

(Apprentices cannot claim) Rating 58 $15,000

1 82s5s 2 s6402 3 5s559 4 s2036 5 3s90s 6 7500s 7 8005s 8 70s36 9 5850s 10 0989s 11 75610 12 80032

Barterer d (10) J Fry 60 Crystal Reef (5) N Stanley 60 Dinner On Tiges cdw (12) J Hill 60 Jedi master (13) K Bradley 60 Rock The Ballet d (8) J Lyon 60 Broken Jaw cdw (15) J Robertson 59 Hezacruiser w (7) Ms R Williams (a) 58.5 engrave (9) E Cassar 56.5 Levitas (3) C Robertson 56.5 She’s Got A Secret d (11) I Gundogdu 56.5 Brave Giggle (6) J Rule 55.5 Lil Bit musky c (1) Ms H Mc Kechnie 55.5 emeRGeNCieS 13 0500s Napash w (4) Ms K Walters 56.5 14 7s80s Kasey Chelsea (14) J Childs (a) 54 15 s1839 Viva La Show d (2) B Loy (a) 54 CRYSTAL ReeF, Jedi master, engrave, Barterer

4.20 1.90 17.00 5.00 15.00 21.00 51.00 8.50 31.00 31.00 31.00 7.50 51.00 51.00 21.00

2100m

(Apprentices cannot claim) 3yo & up WFA Group 2 $225,000

RAIL POSITION TAB GUIDE

GUIDE

7

4.05

TRACk

WEATHER

Dead (4)

Fine

Colac Herald Handicap

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up F&M Rating 62 $15,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

s2344 4s551 96s40 8s54s 1s669 5129s 14 541s4 s3589 2930s s4866 2449s

Gentle melody w (14) Ms L Meech 59.5 Grasslands Girl d (5) Ms H Mc Kechnie 59.5 Societal d (12) Ms J Beriman (a1.5) 59.5 South Street w (3) C Robertson 59.5 Constant Rhythm dw (13) A Mallyon 59 Perossa d (15) F Alesci 59 east Star (8) Ms H Mc Kechnie 58.5 Kirvic (16) K Post 58 Pretty Almaher d (1) B Loy (a3) 58 Rustana (4) I Gundogdu 58 Hyperventilate (7) J Hill 57.5 Angelou w (2) Ms N Mc Lean 57 emeRGeNCieS 127s9 Sunderaad (10) 57 9879s Babe To Win (6) J Fry 56 4s648 Smiling Hussy d (11) Ms R Williams (a2) 56 65857 Chats Gal dw (9) 54 GRASSLANDS GiRL, east Star, Kirvic, Hyperventilate

9.00 3.80 11.00 9.00 21.00 26.00 4.00 6.50 26.00 31.00 3.50 51.00 17.00 51.00 26.00 31.00

GeAR CHANGeS RACe 1: (1) Galaxy Dane lugging bit on first time; (7) Music At The Marsh tongue-tie on first time RACe 2: (1) Belli Laugh pacifiers on first time; (2) Butter Bing, (5) Still My Friend blinkers on first time; (3) Here’s To A King barrier blanket on first time, blinkers off first time; (9) Twin Spires blinkers on first time, winkers off first time; (15) Dance Delago tongue-tie on first time, winkers on first time; (16) It’s A Laugh gelded RACe 3: (1) Benefit hoof pads on first time; (7) Prospector’s Gold blinkers off first time, winkers on first time; (9) Ciragan Palace blinkers off first time, visor on first time RACe 4: (2) Point Made tongue-tie on first time; (3) Paramour blinkers off first time, tongue-tie on again; (7) Royal Entity cross-over noseband off first time, gelded RACe 5: (1) Faineant hoof pads on first time, lugging bit off again, norton bit on again, tongue-tie off first time; (5) Leaping Leroy blinkers off again; (6) Rock ‘N’ Royal blinkers off first time; (7) Binjai tongue-tie on first time RACe 6: (1) Barterer norton bit off first time; (3) Dinner On Tiges norton bit on first time; (5) Rock The Ballet winkers on again; (6) Broken Jaw blinkers off again, cross-over noseband off again, pacifiers off first time; (7) Hezacruiser blinkers off again; (8) Engrave pacifiers on first time; (9) Levitas blinkers on again, near-side bubble cheeker off first time, winkers off first time; (14) Kasey Chelsea noseroll on first time RACe 7: (1) Gentle Melody blinkers on first time; (5) Constant Rhythm blinkers on again, winkers off again; (9) Pretty Almaher blinkers on again, tongue-tie off first time LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up.

L – Lost rider.

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Friday 21 December | Week 42 | Issue 42S

GUIDE Racing Local News Kembla Grange races today

TAB CODE

NR

1

Merry Christmas Plate

12.25

1200m

4

36s62 Doctor Livingston h (14) S Pollard 59 439s9 Beaufort (7) G Buckley 57.5 682s7 Ffrench Rules h (2) B Ward 57.5 Ispahan (10) A Gibbons 57.5 70634 Mister Denon (16) N Seymour 57.5 43520 Rastro (9) A Layt 57.5 2 Smart Moochi (12) SCRATCHED 20756 Silverzar (15) Ms R Murray (a3) 57 Doutzen h (1) S Pollard 55.5 Judaea h (6) Ms W Costin (a3) 55.5 Legal Eagle (8) L Grace (a2) 55.5 329 Venturoso (11) B Vassallo 55.5 EMERGENCIES 13 06486 Rex The Weapon (4) 59 14 5 Such A Princess h (3) J Penza 55.5 15 9 Run Pat Run (5) 57.5 16 363s6 Tiersamo (13) P Murphy 57 ISPAHAN, Rastro, Legal Eagle, Doctor Livingston

2

Sleigh Bells Plate

15.00 17.00 7.00 2.80 13.00 4.00 26.00 15.00 17.00 6.00 17.00 26.00 26.00 31.00 51.00

1000m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden SW $22,000

1 Alumnus (3) J Penza 2 Nullaar h (11) J Grisedale 3 80s Wiseguy (8) M Bell 4 09s4 Audacious Star (7) P Murphy 5 5s Decision Made (2) J Luxe (a2) 6 8s4 Casiroll (10) C O’Brien 7 0s856 Kibwe (6) D Greville 8 Lectern (4) Ms K Cross (a2) 9 5776 Roundtheworldreiby (12) R Brewer 10 0627s Stratifies bh (9) G Buckley 11 3 Totally Devoted h (5) S Pollard 12 True Grace (1) L Grace (a2) CASIRoLL, Nullaar, Wiseguy, Alumnus

3

Noel Plate

1.45

59 57.5 57.5 57 57 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5

6.00 4.60 4.00 11.00 11.00 9.00 9.00 13.00 21.00 9.00 9.00 9.00

1400m

(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 65 $22,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

5354s 129s5 41s22 075s8 97222 72221 0s546 14s78 85980

1500m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden Plate $22,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1.05

Rudolph Plate

2.25

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden SW $22,000

Bakup (3) C O’Brien 61 Braggart w (4) M Bell 58 Duke Albert (2) L Grace (a2) 57.5 Private Label dw (6) J Penza 57.5 Graskop b (5) G Buckley 57 Pattamada (9) A Gibbons 55 Cultural Dancer tb (1) Ms J Whipp 54 Sabutai w (8) A Layt 54 Strongly dh (7) B Ward 54 DuKE ALBERT, Braggart, Pattamada, Graskop

21.00 3.50 8.00 9.00 3.20 2.80 11.00 13.00 21.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

25s33 850s9 8s835 45 72 90 25245 s8742 232s8 4 2 0s22 490 957

15 16 17 18

6s8 7 7 7s

5

Bolero Dancer b (16) D Spriggs 59 Emperor’s Beach (11) A Cavallo 59 Heebites (10) R Brewer 59 Acropolis (4) M Bell 57.5 Akamas (12) D Greville 57.5 Holy Lord (6) J Penza 57.5 Savasha (7) N Seymour 57.5 Flirtatious Glow (18) G Buckley 57 Tabliope (5) C O’Brien 57 Ellas (2) A Gibbons 55.5 Penny Henny h (15) L Grace (a2) 55.5 Phantom’s Fancy h (3) S Pollard 55.5 Shinkashu (14) J Grisedale 55.5 Sierra Morena (13) Ms R Murray (a3) 55.5 EMERGENCIES Zemoment (9) A Layt 57.5 Queen Dana (1) J Luxe (a2) 55.5 Murray Darling (17) 57.5 Smart ‘n’ Ready (8) 57.5 BoLERo DANCER, Acropolis, Ellas, Penny Henny

Santa Claus Handicap

3.05

4.00 21.00 11.00 7.00 11.00 13.00 9.00 15.00 8.00 7.00 13.00 11.00 26.00 21.00 7.00 26.00 26.00 26.00

1300m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 1 $22,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

41s22 Duke Albert d (9) R Brewer 59 716 Messiah’s Jewel n (8) Ms L Wray 59 3s132 Alesteem tbh (12) S Pollard 58 5s108 Access Code c (2) C O’Brien 57 s18s3 Majestic Beast h (4) J Penza 56.5 4s436 Frankenbeans bh (1) J Grisedale 55 46s48 Suits us d (6) G Buckley 54.5 3510s Kuan Yin (7) L Grace (a2) 54 209s7 Hussey An Dheas cwh (11) Ms W Costin (a3) 54 s8174 Costa Zip (3) A Gibbons 54 10649 Lutine (10) Ms K Cross (a2) 54 9710 Keep The Silence (5) A Cavallo 54 MESSIAH’S JEWEL, Alesteem, Frankenbeans, Duke Albert

7.00 2.80 4.60 11.00 7.00 7.00 11.00 13.00 17.00 11.00 26.00 51.00

RAIL POSITION

TRACK

WEATHER

Out 6m

Good (3)

Fine

TAB GUIDE daily double 6, 7 Extra double 2, 3 treble 5, 6, 7 Quadrella 4, 5, 6, 7 First Four 4, 5, 6, 7 Fixed odds All Races

6

Jingle Bells Handicap

3.45

1600m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 2 $22,000

1 140s6 Russian Rocker w (1) C O’Brien 58 6.50 2 26150 Mediate cw (6) Ms L Wray 57 9.00 3 4s717 Rossanay t (7) D Spriggs 57 9.00 4 8s302 Danzig King (4) J Penza 56.5 5.50 5 83254 Elusive Diva wb (9) A Gibbons 56 9.00 6 s3151 Salut The Solution d (10) N Seymour 56 7.00 7 86s11 Divine Influence (3) M Bell 55 2.25 8 44366 California Poppy hn (8) G Buckley 54 8.00 9 546s0 Ashwahgandha twh (2) J Grisedale 54 21.00 10 s6037 ozstar t (5) S Pollard 54 31.00 DANZIG KING, Divine Influence, Salut The Solution, Mediate

7

Mistletoe Handicap

4.25

2000m

(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 60 $22,000

1 1s338 Now I See w (10) N Seymour 61 5.00 2 s7741 King of The Forest (6) J Penza 58 6.00 3 s8840 Shen Long cb (11) G Buckley 57.5 7.00 4 s7s73 Fallen one tw (1) M Bell 57 4.00 5 77s65 Ferocimo (8) K May 57 5.50 6 82243 Commandette twh (5) S Pollard 56 6.00 7 s1944 Pedrinate th (2) L Grace (a2) 55.5 11.00 8 0s212 Rollwiththepunches (9) 55.5 15.00 9 66556 Regallic tcwh (7) D Greville 55 13.00 10 s5422 Monsieur Marceau bh (3) J Grisedale 54 15.00 11 09258 In The Rye h (4) B Ward 54 26.00 FALLEN oNE, King of The Forest, Ferocimo, Commandette LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up.

L – Lost rider.

GEAR CHANGES RACE 1: (6) Rastro blinkers on first time, winkers off first time; (15) Run Pat Run blinkers on first time, winkers off first time RACE 2: (3) Wiseguy pacifiers on first time; (9) Roundtheworldreiby blinkers on first time RACE 3: (1) Bakup cheekers off first time, lugging bit on again; (2) Braggart cross-over noseband off first time, tongue-tie on again RACE 4: (2) Emperor’s Beach blinkers off first time; (3) Heebites blinkers on again; (4) Acropolis, (6) Holy Lord, (18) Smart ‘N’ Ready blinkers on first time; (7) Savasha blinkers off first time, ear muffs off first time, winkers on first time; (9) Tabliope lugging bit off first time, norton bit on first time RACE 5: (4) Access Code blinkers off first time; (6) Frankenbeans blinkers on first time, tongue-tie off first time; (12) Keep The Silence lugging bit off first time, tongue-control bit on first time RACE 6: (1) Russian Rocker lugging bit off first time, norton bit on first time RACE 7: (8) Rollwiththepunches noseroll on first time

Warwick Farm comment continued GEoRGEY AERoPLANE (C J Waller) 5g By Yamanin Vital - Nancy Wake (13:2-2-1): Kicked off Australian career with a win at Rosehill then battled away midfield 2-1/4 len 6th (54.5) Watertight 2100m Gosford (Metro) (Bm75) Nov 21. Kept working to the line in restricted room 1-1/4 len 5th (56.0) Purrfect 2200m W Farm (Bm71) Dec 5. Won well at his Australian debut three starts back and hasn’t had a heap of luck since. Knockout chance.

FERoCIMo (G McFarlane) 4g By Ferocity Cigano (9:2-0-0): Positioned midfield and was presented at the right time but only whacked away 1-1/2 len 6th (57.0) Devon 1500m Kembla Grange (Bm60) dead trk Nov 17 then safely held in town 4-3/4 len 5th (51.0) Planetarium 1900m C’bury (Bm74) Nov 30. Looks tested in this company.

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MoNToN (R J Quinton) 6g By Catbird Dynamic Flyer (28:6-2-2): Caught wide out the back and did well to work home and finish 3-1/4 len 6th (53.0) Fat Al 1600m R’wick Epsom Hcp Oct 6. Camped behind the speed and chased gamely all the way up the straight 1/2 len 2nd (59.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Given a let-up after running a big race in the Epsom Hcp two starts back then was brave under the big weight in the Festival Stakes last start. Drawn ideally here and looks a leading player.

TRIPLE ELEGANCE (C J Waller) 6g By Mossman - Mary Machree (34:7-5-6): Balanced up worse than midfield and couldn’t come on 4-1/4 len 8th (58.0) Classics 1400m R’hill Hcp Nov 24. Made up some late ground from the back without threatening 2-1/2 len 9th (58.5) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8.

Hasn’t won for over a year and recent efforts have only been fair. Looks up against it here from the horror draw.

KINNERSLEY (Ms G Waterhouse) 6g By Al Maher - Miss Radiant (19:6-3-0): Vet found no abnormalities after he was well below his best in 5-3/4 len last (57.5) All Legal 1300m Hawkesbury Skin Fitness Nov 8. Received a soft run in the box-seat and challenged strongly over the final furlong to post nk win (59.0) Scream Machine, Alma’s Fury 1600m Goulburn Goulburn Cup Nov 25. Freshened.

Toughed it out well with the big weight to win the Goulburn Cup last start and that form has held-up. Just needs some luck from the awkward drawn to give this a shake.

CABERNET (Matthew Smith) 6m By Al Maher - Golden Weekend (22:6-3-3): Enjoyed a cosy run behind the speed and sprinted fast once presented in the straight 3/4 len win (56.0) Skyerush, Twilighting 1500m Sandown-Hillside Summoned Stakes Nov 17. Landed in a good spot but didn’t get the clearest path over the final furlong 1-1/4 len 5th (56.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Local mare who is racing in career best form. Was blocked for a run at a crucial stage last start and probably should have finished closer. Worth plenty of thought.

DARCI BE GooD (E B Murray) 4g By Darci Brahma - You Can’t Say That (19:4-2-1): Received the run of the race behind the speed and found plenty over the concluding stages to record lg nk win (54.0) Isopach, Praecido 1600m Hawkesbury H’bury Gold Cup Nov 8.

Ridden positively from the wide gate to sit outside the speed but felt the pinch at the business end 2-1/2 len 10th (56.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Mixing his form of late and he will need plenty of luck from the wide gate here. Prefer others.

SHouT ouT LouD (P G Moody) 7g By Ne Coupez Pas - Hit Your Kick (33:8-9-4): Returned from long break with encouraging 3-3/4 len 6th (59.0) Mid Summer Music 1300m Sandown-Hillside Kevin Heffernan Nov 17. Sent forward and kicked on gamely at the finish for 3/4 len win (57.5) Danzylum, Fast And Free 1440m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 1. Welltravelled gelding who is as tough as they come.

Should bounce straight on the speed from the inside gate and be in this for a long way.

THuMBTACKS (C J Waller) 6g By Pins - Anza Belle (43:8-9-5): Settled worse than midfield and picked up some late ground on return 2-1/2 len 7th (56.5) Classics 1400m R’hill Hcp Nov 24 then always well back during 3-1/4 len 12th (55.5) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Loves racing here and has drawn perfectly but he hasn’t offered much in both runs this time in. Rough claims.

ALL LEGAL (Kevin Moses) 6g By Al Maher - Azardi (32:5-4-4): Won a Listed race at Hawkesbury then kept finding the line steadily 2-1/2 len 6th (56.0) Classics 1400m R’hill Hcp Nov 24. Strode along midfield and held position to the line 1-3/4 len 7th (55.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Has had his chance in his last couple and only held position in the run home. Needs to find a few lengths in order to win this.

GALAH (Peter Snowden) 4h By Redoute’s Choice - Rinky Dink (14:4-2-3): Positioned midfield and closed in powerfully but found one too strong on the line sht 1/2 hd 2nd (57.0) Good Value 1600m F’ton (95) dead trk Nov 10.

Sent out as favourite and ran home strongly from midfield 1/2 len, nk 3rd (54.0) Malavio, Monton 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8.

Darley gelding who has plenty of talent. Drawn well and gets in well at the weights. Expect a forward showing.

HIGHLY RECoMMENDED (P G Moody) 4h By Fastnet Rock - Suggestive (15:2-1-5): Never looked a threat on return 5-3/4 len 9th (59.0) Mid Summer Music 1300m Sandown-Hillside Kevin Heffernan Nov 17. Well below his best again second-up 4-1/2 len 9th (60.0) Shout Out Loud 1440m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 1. Beat Ethiopia when winning the G2 Alister Clark Stakes last campaign but his two runs this time in have been poor. Take on trust.

QuIDNuNC (Peter Snowden) 5m By Lonhro Dorky (26:5-5-3): Picked up some ground from midfield 2-1/4 len 5th (54.5) Classics 1400m R’hill Hcp Nov 24. Ridden patiently from the wide gate and unwound a strong finish 1-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Comes into this in good form but the outside gate will make things tough for her here.

CLASSICS (Peter Snowden) 5m By Commands - Ancient Song (12:5-2-0): Balanced up midfield and let down strongly to score narrow lg hd win (54.0) Tromso, Samui Lad 1400m R’hill Hcp Nov 24. Appeared to have her chance in the run but couldn’t come on late 2-3/4 len 11th (54.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Entitled to do more in the Festival Stakes last start. Looking to others.

ISoPACH (John Thompson) 4g By Magic Albert - Curvaceous (24:2-2-2): Rolled along in front and gave his all to the line 3/4 len 4th (56.5) Kinnersley 1600m Goulburn Goulburn Cup Nov 25. Caught off the track throughout 3-3/4 len 13th (54.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Forgive his last start failure when always wide. Prior form was very good. Can bounce back.

SHADoWS IN THE SuN (A J Cummings) 5g

By Dane Shadow - Best Out West (25:3-1-3): Got back but attacked the line late to just miss on return 1/2 hd 2nd (54.0) Ollie Vollie 1200m R’hill Fly dead trk Nov 17 then raced flat when never in the hunt 5-1/4 len 14th (54.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Raced flat second-up last start but his first-up run was outstanding. Peaks now and has drawn ideally.

Expect a much improved showing.

ALMA’S FuRY (Paul Murray) 5g By Refuse To Bend - Dance Attendance (27:4-1-7): Positioned one out one back and fought all the way to the line nk, 1/2 nk 3rd (55.0) Kinnersley, Scream Machine 1600m Goulburn Goulburn Cup Nov 25. Made up good ground from a long way back 1-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. Wasn’t beaten far in the Goulburn Cup then got too far back in the Festival Stakes but managed to work home well. Likely to get well back again from the wide barrier. One for the multiples.

RACING HEART (Joseph Pride) 6g By Show A Heart - Miss Exec (43:12-6-6): Given a let-up after setting the pace and battling away 5 len 5th (57.5) Kelinni 2400m R’hill Colin Stephen dead trk Sept 29. Sent around at big odds and ran accordingly 8-1/4 len last (54.0) Malavio 1500m R’hill Festival Stakes Dec 8. No match in the Festival Stakes last start. Hard to see him turning things around here.

MERLIN MuSTANG (M P Tubman) 4g By Nothin’ Leica Dane - Petulant Moments (15:5-12): Had his chance and tried hard but found one a shade too strong 1/2 len 2nd (57.0) Under The Sun 1500m R’hill (Bm85) Nov 3. Given a let-up after weakening off the pace for disappointing 3-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Darci Be Good 1600m Hawkesbury H’bury Gold Cup Nov 8. Kept ticking over with 3-1/2 len win City Of Light, Cruella De Vil 1200m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Dec 14. Let-up. Well held in the Hawkesbury Cup last start. Won’t find this any easier. Has to go up a notch.

HoLY MoLY (J G Sargent) 4m By Holy Roman Emperor - Clarissa (18:5-0-4): Kicked off Australian career with a win here over 1200m then sat outside the speed and tired 3 len 5th (58.0) Babel 1300m W Farm F&M (Bm80) Dec 1. Given her own way in front and reeled off some fast late sectionals to post len win (58.0) Secluded, Berrimilla 1500m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Dec 8. Solid win last start but had things go her way. Likely to find this much tougher.

AL’S GoLD (F G Hood) 5g By Al Jaasi - Olympic Bid (38:7-3-3): Worked home without threatening 2-1/4 len 7th (55.0) Circle Of Power 1600m W Farm (Bm85) Dec 1. Warmed up nicely over the final 200m from worse than midfield 2-1/2 len 5th (52.5) Samui Lad 1400m R’hill (Bm90) Dec 15. Caught the eye late last start but this is a much tougher task. Rough place chance.

Race seven SAN ZAIM (T J Bartley) 5m By Za-Im - Sanskate (24:8-4-2): Second-up in town 6-3/4 len last (55.0) Sastruga 1500m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Nov 24. Staged a huge form reversal to make it back-to-back Mudgee Cup wins when 6-1/4 len win (58.5) Kwilas Law, I’m In The Money 1600m Mudgee Cup Dec 7. Returned to form at Mudgee and does her best work over a mile. Danger again back in town with the 3kg claim.

THE GREAT SNoWMAN (Ms G Waterhouse) 4g By Brilliance - Penelope Pitstop (13:3-3-1): Appeared to have every chance when 3/4 len 2nd (59.0) Loaded 1600m Gosford (Metro) (Bm74) Nov 21 then backed late into favouritism this t/d and boxed away from handy position for 1-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Circle Of Power 1600m W Farm (Bm85) Dec 1. Subject of some decent bets over this route last outing. Not as well weighted today but must respect.

Too HI TEK (R J Price) 5g By Over - Since When (26:5-9-0): Has been a model of consistency this campaign. Followed Nowra and R’hill wins with honest 3-3/4 len 4th (54.5) Soros 1600m W Farm (Bm80) dead trk Nov 10 then got back before advancing before turn and kept on to line for 1/2 len 2nd (52.0) Circle Of Power 1600m W Farm (Bm85) Dec 1. Coming off a real eye-catcher over this route. Goes up in weight but deserves attention.

EMPERAToR (T J Robinson) 8g By Redoute’s Choice - Zamsong (29:4-5-0): Veteran who has really struggled since resuming from a long lay-off. 150-1 and never a hope 10-1/2 len last (56.5) Privately 1400m W Farm (Bm80) Dec 1. Up in class and again huge odds when 12-3/4 len last (52.0) Samui Lad 1400m R’hill (Bm90) Dec 15. Hard to make a case.

AT THE CREASE (C J Bashford) 7g By Catcher In The Rye - Dynamite Lady (18:3-1-1): Tardily away from the wide gate (12) and had a checkered run before trimming some of his margin late 5-3/4 len 11th (58.5) Elfina 1400m Newcastle (Metro) (Bm70) Nov 28 then far better when again bungled start before advancing near 600m and kept on for some minor spoils 1-1/4 len 4th (56.0) Soros 1550m C’bury (Bm75) Dec 12. Looks ready to peak now.

Might have the final say.

TRIPLE SIX (David Pfieffer) 5m By Dehere - Devil’s Thumbprint (19:2-2-4): Found line intently over the shorter assignment second-up when 1-1/4 len 5th (54.5) Rose Pattern 1350m R’hill F&M (Bm80) dead trk Nov 17 then sent to Brisbane and ran on gamely for 1/2 hd, 1-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Jet Style, Biggles 1600m E Farm Recognition Stk Dec 1. Coming off a solid placing in Brisbane Listed company this trip. Has the draw to figure. Respect.

DISCIPLE (C J Waller) 4g By God’s Own - Myrrh (11:2-3-3): Blocked for room but ran on tenaciously first-up for 1/2 len 2nd (55.0) Bledisloe 1350m R’hill (Bm75) dead trk Nov 17 then again hit line with conviction for 1/2 hd, sht nk 3rd (52.0) Privately, Mecir 1400m W Farm (Bm80) Dec 1. He’ll relish the rise in distance now.

Serious chance.

FIREBALL (Ms J Bowen) 4g By Beautiful Crown - Hotspurs (15:5-4-0): Holding form well this campaign. Was 4th at R’hill (led) before easing fav when 2-1/4 len 4th (58.0) Elfina 1400m Newcastle (Metro) (Bm70) Nov 28. Closed solidly behind the tearaway winner 2-1/4 len 2nd (54.0) Dances On Stars 1350m R’hill (Bm80) Dec 8. This a bit further than he likes but going too well to ignore.

QuEENIAN (R T Leemon) 4h By Dubleo - Tango Music (18:1-5-3): Made minor ground first-up for 3-1/4 len 9th (59.0) Bledisloe 1350m R’hill (Bm75) dead trk Nov 17 then in a change of tactics crossed over to the lead from the wide draw but unable to sustain bid waning 4-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Privately 1400m W Farm (Bm80) Dec 1. Fitter for those two runs but looks a rough place prospect only.

BILKo (Joseph Pride) 4g By Not A Single Doubt - Fine Red (10:2-2-1): Fav when came from back half of field for 1-1/2 len 4th (57.0) Shadow Me 1600m Gosford C2 Nov 15 then back on home track and too strong in easier event 1-1/4 len win (57.0) Galator, Lucarno 1600m W Farm Rst0 Dec 5. Goes to another level now but well drawn and Quinn sticks. Value hope.

IN EXCESS (J B Cummings) 4g By Secret Savings - Minus Zero (15:2-3-0): Advanced from midfield into stretch and kept on for 1/2 len win (56.5) Rosewall, Court Connection 1500m R’hill (Bm70) Nov 6 then got back on the tighter track before closing with big strides late for 2-3/4 len 4th (56.0) Cathay Lady 1550m C’bury (Bm75) Nov 30. Stiffer test here but could show up at decent odds.

Robl sticks.

TuNES (Peter Snowden) 4g By Viscount - Tin Pan (14:2-2-1): Just battled home 7-1/2 len 10th (57.0) Brambles 2400m E Farm Qld Derby dead trk June 9. Was heavily supported here first run back when got back from the outside gate before making minor ground only for 4-3/4 len 10th (54.0) Privately 1400m W Farm (Bm80) Dec 1. Ordinary first-up but was the subject of heavy support. Should appreciate the extra trip here. Pay to keep safe.

FERMENT (John Thompson) 3g By Husson - Catalyst (8:2-0-2): Posted 2 len win (59.0) Phantom Queen, Cruella De Vil 1500m Newcastle C1 Nov 24 then in small field vied for lead and whacked away under the big impost for sht 1/2 hd, 1-1/4 len 3rd (59.0) Hawkspur, Mintaro 1800m R’hill 3yo (Bm71) Dec 8. 3yo taking on older rivals here. He’ll appreciate the weight drop but minor claims appear best.

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WHITEFRIARS (Rick Worthington) 7g By Arena - Alsatia (20:6-4-1): Class galloper resuming from lengthy break. Back and wide before improving from 600m and ran on strongly 3/4 len 2nd (59.5) Pinwheel 1100m C’bury C’bury Classic Jan 14 (2011) then sent to Melb and beat a crack field sht hd win (58.5) Undeniably, Typhoon Tracy 1200m M Valley Australia Stks Jan 28 (2011). Primed with two sharp W Farm trial wins, latest 2-1/2 len win Gasquet, Shady Favour 800m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Nov 29. Looks the one to beat.

HYPuRR (Joseph Pride) 6g By Fastnet Rock - Coureuse (16:6-2-0): Not far from HK superstar 2-3/4 len 5th (57.0) Ambitious Dragon 1600m Sha Tin Stewards’ Cup Jan 29 then at final HK start 5-1/2 len 8th (57.0) Lucky Nine 1400m Sha Tin Jubilee Cup Mar 4. Ran 2 len, 3/4 len 3rd Mickelberg, Lonace 800m W Farm barrier trial dead trk Dec 14. Ex John Size Hong Kong galloper who performed at the highest level in that country. Given two trials here.

Market watch advised.

SKYTRAIN (Peter Snowden) 7g By Lonhro Que Sera Sera (27:7-5-4): Resuming. Won R’hill 1200m event then lumped a massive weight hope in 1-1/4 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (62.0) Said Com, Welkom Gold 1250m C’bury (Bm95) Aug 4 then put away after 1-3/4 len 4th (58.0) Mrs Onassis 1100m R’hill Starlight Stks Aug 18.

Since recorded 1/2 len win Kimberley Kid, Word Gets Around 900m R’hill barrier trial dead trk Dec 4. Looked forward in recent trial and fresh stats are very good. Well placed from the inside gate.

ADEBISI (Desleigh Forster) 5g By Shovhog Hell For Leather (31:8-3-2): Made easy work of the five-horse field first-up scoring 3 len win (59.0) Seek And Find, Rocket To Glory 1000m E Farm Open Hcp heavy trk Nov 10 then up to G3 level and fav when 1-1/2 len 5th (58.5) Startsmeup 1200m E Farm George Moore Dec 8. QLD visitor who seems to do his best work on rain-affected tracks. Well drawn and Bowman rides. Monitor conditions.

YouTHFuL JACK (M R Stitt) 7g By Youthful Legs - Formative (53:16-6-5): Experienced campaigner who is well up to this on best form. Put away after 3-3/4 len 4th (60.0) Pepperwood 1600m Coffs Harbour Cup slow trk Aug 2. Looked in need of the run when resumed for 3-1/4 len last (59.0) Irish Jig 1200m W Farm Fly Dec 1. Will be fitter here and right down in the weights. Don’t discount.

IRISH DREAM (R J Quinton) 6m By Falbrav - Queen Emma (34:6-7-4): Third successive placing when 1/2 len, 2 len 3rd (56.5) Nocturnelle, New Beginning 1400m Newcastle Tibbie Stakes Sept 20 then off break when 5-3/4 len 7th (56.0) Pentasia 1100m R’hill (Bm95) Dec 8. Fitter but still likely to be a run or two short. Place only.

SLoW THE FLoW (Matthew Smith) 5m By Hussonet - Waterwise (18:4-2-1): Resuming.

Not seen in competition since 1-3/4 len 2nd (55.0) Psychologist 1200m C’field Bellmaine Stks dead trk Feb 11 and luckless 2 len, sht 1/2 hd 3rd (55.0) Hi Belle, I’m Discreet 1400m C’field Mannerism Stks Feb 25. Trialled twice for return, latest when 4th Lady Paget 815m R’wick barrier trial dead trk Dec 3. Had two quiet trials. Stakes placed and hits her straps quickly. Bears close watching.

RIVA DE LAGo (C J Waller) 5g By Encosta De Lago - Ashenti (18:4-1-3): Final run for the Con Karakastanis yard when 6-1/4 len 6th (54.5) Howmuchdoyouloveme 1200m Grafton Ramornie Hcp dead trk July 11. Resumed as fav in new stable when 1-1/2 len 2nd (56.0) Pentasia 1100m R’hill (Bm95) Dec 8. Better conditioned for this and the extra 100m is to his advantage. Winning hope.

BouND To BLuSH (J A O’Shea) 4m By Strategic - Run For Roses (8:4-2-1): Flyer who is a specialist this trip. First-up led and never in any doubt 1-1/4 len win (56.0) Shamardani, Miss Spoken 1200m R’hill F&M (Bm80) Nov 3 then sent to Qld and again made the running when just pipped in head-bobber sht 1/2 hd 2nd (55.0) Jester’s Girl 1200m E Farm F&M Classic Dec 1. Building a formidable record and can add to her tally here. Must respect.

STRATFoRD (M, W & J Hawkes) 5g By Stratum - Celebration Bell (10:4-2-1): Tipped out after 4 len 10th (56.5) Onthelookout 1300m W Farm (Bm90) Feb 18. Fav when just missed first-up 1/2 hd, nose 3rd (54.0) Irish Jig, Uate 1200m W Farm Fly Dec 1. Will strip trimmer second-up and sure to have supporters.

MALAMBo (C E Conners) 8g By Choisir Bomba (56:5-7-10): No luck when resumed with 2-1/4 len 7th (59.5) Lady Gazerra 1200m Gosford (Bm65) Nov 15 then made steady ground for 3-1/4 len 6th (57.0) The Owl 1250m C’bury (Bm70) Nov 30. Fitter but looks better placed in something a bit easier these days.

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Waller sets sights on Melbourne Cup CHRIS Waller has his sights set on the Melbourne Cup after Kelinni gave him his best finish yet. The most important thing trainer Chris Waller learned from this year’s Melbourne Cup is that he really wants to win it.

The performance of fourthplaced Kelinni ignited the fire for Waller who until then had been a minor player with less competitive runners.

Whether it be Gatewood, who arrived at Waller’s stable this week, Kelinni or another runner, Waller is determined he will be at Flemington in November with a leading chance.

“I’ve been bitten by the Melbourne Cup bug,” Waller said.

“I want to win it. We came close with Kelinni and he was the most realistic chance we have had so far.”

A Listed winner in England, Gatewood had three starts in the Melbourne spring in the care of leading British trainer John Gosden.

His Geelong Cup win was

not enough to earn him a high enough penalty to get into the Melbourne Cup and his last hope to make the race was dashed when he finished behind Kelinni in the qualifying Lexus Stakes.

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Bought by OTI Racing to do his future racing in Australia, Gatewood will be assessed by Waller over the next few weeks.

“I’m not sure what we will set him for,” Waller said.

“I will ring John Gosden and learn what I can from him about the horse and then talk to the owners and work out a plan.

“He looks like a straightforward horse with a turn

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of foot.

“But perhaps over here he might be a weight-for-age horse and there are significant mile (1600m) and 2000 metre races in Australia.

“We have to respect the

pool these horses come from.”

Kelinni is in pre-training and will return to Waller in the New Year with the trainer to also assess weight-for-age races for him.

“He will have a light autumn of probably three races with the BMW the aim,” Waller said.

“Whether he will be well weighted in the Melbourne Cup next time around is something we need to consider.”

Also arriving in January will be nine horses Waller bought at the Tattersall’s October sale in England to swell the numbers of imports already in the stable.

The Melbourne Cup winner may be among them.

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Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller. Photo AAP Green Moon, ridden by Brett Prebble, wins this year’s Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo AAP

Monton on track for back-to-back Villiers

RON Quinton is confident Monton can create a piece of history and become the first horse to win back-to-back Villiers Stakes on Saturday.

Monton signalled he is on target for his Villiers defence with a brave second in the Listed Festival Stakes, a race he won last year on his way to claiming the feature summer double.

He has to lump 59kg topweight in the 1600m Group Two race at Warwick Farm but it’s a task Quinton says is achievable.

No horse has won Villiers twice since the race was first run in 1892 and Monton is the only horse from the 2011 edition to try his luck in this year’s renewal.

“There might not have

been many horses try it, but he’s in great shape,” Quinton said.

“He has come through his last run very, very well and I couldn’t be happier with him.

“Naturally he’s got a bit of weight but I guess he’s earned it.”

Monton, who will be ridden by apprentice Sam

Clipperton in the Villiers, had his final piece of serious work ahead of the race at Randwick on Tuesday morning.

“We don’t have to work the life out of him but we were happy with him,” Quinton said.

Monton carried 58kg to victory last year when ridden by senior jockey Hugh

Bowman.

He lumped 59kg in the Festival Stakes when he finished behind Malavio who was ruled out of the Villiers last week after arthritic changes were detected in one of his knees.

Quinton said Monton had shown a liking for summer racing which was taken into account when deciding

to target the Festival and Villiers again.

All six of Monton’s wins have come during the summer months.

“His form has always been better in the warmer months. He’s developed that pattern in the past couple of seasons,” Quinton said.

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The Waterhouse wrap READERS last week will have been pleased to see Jim Cassidy take Cantonese to the front in the Christmas Cup at Rosehill last Saturday and stay there, just as we predicted, and blow them away for a six-length win.

Fire Up Fifi produced an excellent second-up performance to take the Just Now Quality at Eagle Farm, Hard Ball Get won the Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic at Ascot, while two-year-old filly Missy Longstocking continued the unbeaten start to her career, winning a third

straight in the Calaway Gal Stakes at Eagle Farm.

BLACK BOOK Big Bear Rock (Flemington, Saturday, R4 No.13): There was huge money for the five-year-old Fastnet Rock gelding first-

up, and punters got it right on the money. He sat near the speed from his wide draw, worked up to the leaders by the 300 and pulled away in the last furling for an easy win. Will only improve.

Sessions (Rosehill,

Saturday, R8 No.13): In just his fourth start, the threeyear-old Lonhro colt was sent out $2.20 favourite with unlimited tough money for him. From a wide draw he found himself behind a wall of horses when they straightened. McEvoy had to take him right around the outside, but when he got out he flew home for second.

Iggi Pop (Rosehill, Saturday, R6 No.7): A few hard clients were all over this runner and his price came in from $5.00 to $3.90 by the jump. He got shuffled

back as Cantonese poured the pace on up front but when he got clear in the straight he ran home well in a race that suited the leader.

SACK BOOK Amah Rock (Flemington, Saturday, R6 No.5): Banned for life. After winning his first two starts as a threeyear-old, the four-year-old Fastnet Rock gelding has won just one of his past 12, and none of his last seven.

Not even Glenn Boss on board for his last five starts has helped and last Saturday he was labouring early, went

Jimmy ‘The Pumper’ Cassidy, riding Glencadam Gold in this year’s Caulfield Cup, was at his vintage best at Rosehill last Saturday. Photo AAP

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backwards and finished dead last.

BEST BACKED Hot Lover (Flemington, Saturday, R7 No.10): The four-year-old Bel Esprit entire attracted a sea of money, backed into $2.60, and he didn’t let punters down.

Settling midfield on the rail, it took him a while to get going when they hit the straight but when he did, Michael Rodd piloted him through the field with ease and he was just too good for them.

ON THE DRIFT Lucky Sound (Eagle Farm, Saturday, R4 No.4): You don’t want to be on when they drift markedly in Brisbane, and so it proved with this four-year-old gelding, who opened at even money but got out to $2.50 and finished four lengths off the pace in fifth.

SHORTIE Missy Longstocking (Eagle Farm, Saturday, R3 No.1): Commanding winner of her first two starts (by 6L and 7L), the two-year-old Sequalo filly started at fourson as punters anticipated a repeat. They had their hearts in their mouths before she fell in and they could breathe again.

BOLTER Dumosa (Morphettville, Saturday, R3 No.7): The six-year-old son of former Melbourne Cup winner Jeune was unwanted in betting, drifting from $12 to $26 as punters made Evenmoreaction the oddson favourite. In a tight finish Dumosa won just the third race of his 25-start career, for a bookies’ result.

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Audi prepares performance onslaught Three to tango: Audi will unleash a slew of performance oriented cars in 2013, but the most crucial model will be the all-new A3 in May.

Raft of go-faster models to keep Audi busy during 2013, but A3 most vital

By Byron Mathioudakis

AUDI’S biggest new-model launch in Australia for 2013 will be the A3 Sportback hatch in the middle of the year, but a host of highoctane (and diesel) performers from January will keep the Ingolstadt product planners working flat out.

First off the boat right at the beginning of the year will be the A6 and A7 powered by the variation of the 230kW 3.0-litre bi-turbo V6 diesel that will also motivate Australia’s fastest SUV diesel, the SQ5, channelling torque through to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Exhaust sound actuators will make it sound like a V8 petrol, apparently.

Expected to top $155,000 in A7 guise, the bi-turbo TDIs will sit alongside rather than replace the respective $107,500 A6 and $137,750 A7 3.0 TDI quattro models, and will be equipped with a much higher level of standard specification to help justify the big price jump.

Then, in February, comes the long-awaited replacement for the already-legendary RS4.

Now an Avant (wagon) only proposition, the A4 flagship tips the scales at 80kg over its revered predecessor, but adds usefully more power (331kW at 8250rpm) and 430Nm of torque from 4000rpm to 6000rpm, delivered via a S-tronic seven-speed dualclutch transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.

Again, a sports differ-

ential can alter the torque split between the front and rear axles.

The result is a zero-to100km/h time of 4.7 seconds and up to 280km/h.

But the best thing is price. Audi product planner John Roberts said: “If you look at the previous car the Avant was around $170K towards the end.

“But this time we are going with our value drive, so we should see that car at just under $150K.” April will user in an updated R8, in Coupe and Spyder forms, with the clunky old Lamborghini Gallardo-based R-tronic six-speed sequential clutchless manual giving way to a new seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch item.

Engines remain largely the same – a 316kW/430Nm 4.2litre V8 and 386kW/530Nm 5.2-litre V10, as well as a new 412kW/540Nm GT V10 Plus edition.

“We’ll run with the good value proposition so R8 S-tronic will get more equipment but we’ll hold the current R-tronic pricing that we have,” Mr Roberts promises.

Not content with bothering Porsche, Audi will steal BMW’s SUV diesel performance crown with May’s SQ5, boasting the 230kW/650Nm 3.0-litre biturbo V6 TDI diesel from the A6/A7 range.

With a zero to 100km/h sprint-time of just 5.1, it is 0.2s faster than the rival X5 and X6 M50d models, and cost upwards of $50,000 less from about $95,000.

The pace slows down a little later in May with the

lighter yet larger, third-generation, A3, based on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB that underpins the Mk7 Golf, and available only in fivedoor Sportback configuration. Engine options for now are a 103kW/250Nm 1.4T turbo TSI with cylinder on-demand, a 132kW/250Nm 1.8T TSI, and 110kW/320Nm 2.0 TDI. Even October’s S3 will be Sportback only, meaning the demise of the three-door A3 – although with a 5.1 second 0-100km/h dash time and 249km/h top speed in seven-speed S-tronic mode (the six-speed manual is 0.3 seconds slower), the hothatch demographic attracted to this 221kW/380Nm 2.0litre tearaway is unlikely to care too deeply.

“We won’t go with the three-door at all,” Mr Roberts said. “We’ve waited for the Sportback. Australia is a fivedoor hatchback market.”

Moving on to the second half of 2013, Audi will present the RS5 Cabriolet from July, with much the same hardware as the RS4 Avant, including its 4.2-litre FSI V8.

Aided by the quattro allwheel drive system that can distribute up to 70 per cent of engine torque to the front wheels or 85 per cent to the rear, with a rear-biased default setting of 60 per cent, the ragtop’s 0-100km/h result is a respectable 4.9 seconds.

But the biggest performance noise from Ingolstadt will be the RS6 Avant, bettering the RS5 Cabriolet’s time by a full second (making it also 0.5 seconds quicker than the BMW M5), capable

of 305km/h, and still able to register a 9.8L/100km economy rating.

Under that understated Avant-only bodystyle is a 4.0litre twin-turbo V8 engine with 412kW between 5700 and 6700rpm and 700Nm between 1750 and 5500rpm.

Although this is 14kW less than the previous RS6’s 5.0litre V10’s outputs, the newcomer will be half a second faster to 100km/h thanks to 50Nm more oomph and a 100kg weight drop. Expect the Audi to mirror the M5’s $230K asking price when it debuts next October.

If you were expecting any sort of petrol or diesel/electric hybrids from the fourringed firm in 2013, you may

be disappointed, although Mr Roberts said the A6 Hybrid will most likely get an airing at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne in July to gauge potential consumer reaction.

“The A6 Hybrid is still a work in progress. Not confirmed for timing,” he said.

“We’re looking for the right time – possibly for the Melbourne motor show in the middle of the year.

“For us the message with hybrid, the stepping stone to E-tron, is important for us.

“But not so much for volume, the opportunities are really small. It’s more to showcase our technology.”

In October 2011, we reported that Audi would be

launching the A6 Hybrid in Australia during 2013, powered by a 155kW/350Nm four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor providing an additional 40kW and 210Nm to feed a combined 188kW and 480Nm to the front wheels.

Drawing current from a rear-mounted 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the system provides a 3km zeroemissions driving range at a constant 60km/h and can achieve a maximum electriconly speed of 100km/h.

The A6 hybrid will hit 100km/h in 7.3 seconds, deliver fuel consumption of 6.2L/100km and emit 142 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

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Gold, gold gold for Nissan GT-R bidder Aussie snares Usain Bolt’s charitable Nissan GT-R in online auction frenzy

By Ron Hammerton

AN Australian mystery buyer who forked out $US187,100 ($A177,544) for a one-off ‘Bolt Gold’ Nissan GT-R in a charity online auction for the Usain Bolt Foundation paid just $544 more than the standard list price for the upcoming GT-R Premium Edition in the 2013 range in Australia.

While the winning bid was vastly more than the showroom price in the United States and other markets, it was line ball with the $177,000 (plus on-road costs) that will be charged for the leather-trimmed GT-R Premium Edition once the refreshed 2013 range arrives Down Under in February.

In the United States, the GT-R Premium is priced at $US97,820 ($A92,800), plus ntaxes. It is unclear what taxes -and duties will be payable on m e W o

the Bolt GT-R when it arrives Down Under next year.

Nissan Australia said the Australian bidder had decided to remain anonymous for now. “Nissan will confirm further details in 2013 when the car is delivered to Australia and presented to the winning bidder,” the company said in a statement.

However, the buyer was quoted as saying: “The Nissan GT-R just gets better and better and more

refined each year, and the fact that this gold GT-R also celebrates the incredible achievements of the great Usain Bolt makes it something very special indeed.”

The buyer should have no trouble registering the GT-R in Australia, as the car delivered Down Under will be built in right-hand drive to Australian design Rules.

Nissan, which supplied the car to the Olympic goldmedal-winning sprinter’s

charity that assists children in his home country of Jamaica, said competition for the GT-R was fierce, with offers coming from around the globe.

The auction started on November 22, about a month after the six-time gold medalist was appointed Nissan’s honorary “Director of Excitement” as a brand spokesman for the company’s new “What if_” global brand campaign. Apart from its unique gold paint job, the Bolt GT-R has a gold plaque bearing the track star’s signature. Bolt is on the record as saying he wants one too ...

The online auction also netted several thousand dollars for other items, including racing helmets, driving suits and boots. The latest 2013 Nissan GT-R variant arrives in Australia in February, and is said to be capable of launching from

standstill to 100km/h in just 2.7 seconds – one tenth faster than the 2012 version.

While the GT-R 3.8-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder V6 is unchanged at 404kW and 628Nm, new high-output injectors improve response across the rev band.

Further improvements for MY13 include extra body rigidity via reinforcements to the dash panel bar and instrument panel member and new

cam bolts to the front suspension to improve camber accuracy and cornering stability.

The company also tweaked the dampers, springs and front anti-roll bar to lower the centre of gravity, while the torque-carrying capacity of the driveshafts to the hub bearings has been increased to improve reliability in high-stress situations such as track driving.

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Jaguar cuts C-X75 from schedule Radical plug-in hybrid supercar now off Jaguar’s agenda as C-X75 gets the chop

By Mike Costello

JAGUAR has reportedly axed the radical C-X75 plug-in hybrid supercar from its production agenda, a result of the shaky global economy and a desire to focus its investments on more mainstream future models like a sub-XF premium sedan.

Jaguar Land Rover global director of group sales operations Phil Popham told GoAuto at the Australian International motor show in October that the C-X75 had not received a production green light, but that it would “still go on-sale at some point.”

The C-X75 was first revealed as a concept at the 2010 Paris motor show with a hybrid drivetrain featuring a pair of radical (for a car) gas turbines and four electric motors, one mounted at each

wheel. Later versions used a manic F1-inspired 1.6-litre twin-charged 375kW petrol engine that could rev to 10,000rpm in place of the turbines and placed an electric motor on each axle, powered by a liquid/aircooled battery pack.

Jaguar has announced the powertrain was undergoing track testing in prototypes, and was confident of a 2.8 second 0-100km/h sprint time juxtaposed by fuel consumption as low as 4.0 litres per 100km (plus a pure EV range of 60km).

These figures would have put the C-X75 in the same performance ballpark as Porsche’s forthcoming and equally expensive 918 plugin hybrid.

The production cars would have featured extensive use of carbon-fibre, with the lightweight material used on the

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chassis, most body panels and the rear sub-frame. The overall structure was created in conjunction with the Williams Formula One team.

However, Mr Hallmark echoed comments given to GoAuto by Mr Popham in stating that much of the core hybrid technology and aerodynamic advancements developed for the C-X75 will find their way into future JLR products.

Mr Hallmark also said the company expected to work with Williams F1 again on other projects in the future.

As we reported at the launch of the revised, cheaper XF sedan range earlier this month, Jaguar is believed to have made a sub-XF small luxury car to take on the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class a red hot priority.

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believed to have supplanted a potential small SUV in the global development pecking order, with Mr Hallmark previously stating that Jaguar’s partner brand Land Rover had that side of the market well covered.

News of the C-X75’s axing comes the same day as JLR CEO Ralf Speth formally signed a letter of intent paving the way for an automotive partnership in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The company signed an agreement with the Saudi National Industrial Clusters Development Program to buy aluminium from what is being described as one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters.

The new Range Rover features extensive use of the lightweight metal – including a world-first aluminium SUV platform – while

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most future Jaguars are also expected to be made of aluminium.

It is then expected to setup a manufacturing facility in the Kingdom to press body panels, and could even look to produce a future Land Rover-based model at

the plant in the future.

JLR executives also confirmed in October that the Indian-owned, British-based company planned to build cars in China for the Chinese market under a joint venture with local brand Chery.

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The running gear is all Datsun, a 1200cc Datsun motor, four speed gearbox and Datsun Sunny diff so that it can scoot along in traffic. Paintwork was done in Brisbane and the colour is called Red Hot.

Geoff added the front spoiler and the bottom panel at the rear of the cab as he has the fibreglass moulds.

Inside it has an airy sun roof, a wood rimmed steering wheel from that vintage, and added bucket seats for comfort.

The upholstery was done by Burnett Motor Trimmers here in town who added a tonneau cover to the drop side tray and who did a wow job.

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By Anthony Crawford

I’VE got a bit of a soft spot for the old Jeep – when I say old, I mean a left-hand drive 1942 World War 2 version, made under licence by the Ford Motor Company.

The connection? I learned to drive in one of these things, as it was the only vehicle my old man would allow us to drive, given that it was virtually indestructible. It was also cheap to buy and cheap to run. The only problem was the rain, so we carried plenty of industrialgrade wet-weather gear in the rear storage bins on the way to school. Those were the days.

While the Jeep Wrangler, specifically the ‘Rubicon’ variant, is the modern day equivalent of the battletough, go-anywhere, WW2 version, the Jeep Cherokee Sport is a mid-size SUV with

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when punting along through corners.

While rear legroom is fine for those of us who aren’t giants, I found the driver’s side footwell tight on space, and accentuated by the lack of a footrest. That’s a bit of an issue on a long drive, even with the mandatory rest stops every two hours. All the usual creature comforts are

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function. Under the bonnet sits a fairly unsophisticated 3.7-litre SOHC 12-valve V6 petrol engine, which for its sizeable displacement, puts out a very average 151kW and 314Nm of torque. On the road, it’s a little better than the figures suggest with plenty of grunt on tap.

If you don’t hammer it, then its smooth revving and quiet inside the cabin (you can barely hear the engine at idle), but under load, things get considerably noisier. That’s more a result of the inadequate four-speed automatic, and the less said about that the better. While the ratios are relatively well spaced, the moment you need to apply a good old dollop of throttle to climb a hill or overtake, it’s a fairly harsh kickdown to second or third gear for enough rpm to get the job done.

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SYDNEY: In Christmas BRISBANE: Formerpresent terms, retailers can expect Bundaberg surgeon aJayant few stocking � llers Patel hasrather lost his than a festive haultrial over over the bid to escape holiday season.

Australian the death of The an elderly Retailers patient.Association (ARA) on Thursday saidtried shoppers Patel will be early were expected to putmanabout next year for the $41.2 billion through retail tills slaughter of 75-year-old from now Morris. until December 25.

Mervyn ARA executivedied director RusMr Morris in June sell Zimmerman said those 2003, three weeks after predictions, preparedan by opRoy Patel performed Morgan representerationResearch, on his bowel. ed a steady 9 per cent gain Patel and 3.his legal on saleshad of $39.

7 billion during team applied to the the corresponding Supreme Courtperiod for a last year. “Whilestay we by permanent ofno proceedings onshoppers the grounds means expect to be there were flaws beating down fatal the doors to go in the way the Crown Christmas shopping, especially wanted run its in the earlytostages, thecase. �gures However,growth Justice George represent which will Fryberg onhear Thursday see retailers some rings dismissed applicaof their tills,” Mrthe Zimmerman -AAP tion. said. “Retailers are holding their collective breath for another A politician as your interest rate cut in December, babysitter? as they know this may give consumers the If incentive they CANBERRA: you had need to go out and children get some to entrust your of tothe theChristmas care of shopping a federal done in early which December as politician, one would it be? well as the usual late DecemForrush.” almost in 10 ber Foodthree and hospitality Australians surveyed, sales were on the way up but Financethat Minister Penny retailers relied heavWong - whosesales, ownsuch ily on Christmas daughter justdepartment turned one as clothing and -stores, was would the top political be less lucky, he babysitter choice. said. Canberra retailers could But a quarter of the expect the biggest improve1133 people surveyed ment 2012,wouldn’t with ACT sales said in they want for period anytheofChristmas the 14 politicians projected at $764 million after -a mentioned looking jump 6.9 per cent yeartheirofchildren. on-year.

Tasmanian retailers Maverick independent Bob Katter wasa 4.2 theper fared worst, with nation’s choice sales for best cent year-on-year drop, barbecue with 38.6 down to $788host million. per cent nominating him NSW had the highest project-edjust pipping shadow overall sales for the festive treasurer season withJoe retailHockey’s spending 38.1 per cent. predicted at $12.6 billion. –AAP But Mr Katter was also

anointed $685m the politician Victoria in red most likely to be in Sept quarter an an-

noying in-law, with two MELBOURNE: Victoria in five labelling himwas top. $685 million in the red as of A third of those surveyed the of September this in alsoend thought the man year.

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1 million de�cit, Mr Katterto took second according the quarterly for best �place nancialhonours report. Treasury is Bond villain, behind forecasting the state will Labor-turned-independent deliver a $154.9 million surplus MPthe Craig for entireThomson 2012/13 year.(39.3 The per cent) and ahead September quarter de�cit of was Opposition Leader Tony driven by several factors inAbbott (24.6 per cent). cluding land tax revenue Out ofmost the leaders, Mr not being recognised Abbott prevailed until overthe March Dividends Primequarter.

Minister Juliafrom Gilpublic authorities are also not lard as the most annoyrecognised ing in-law.as revenue until determined, usually Ms Gillardwhich led Mr Abbott as preferred babysithappens in October and April ter and each year,as andAustralians’ some Comchoice forcapital who grants they’dare monwealth most like to have not received until later ain drink the with.The The bycuts year. fullresearch effect of job CoreData was conducted in the public service will begin by online survey to �ow in the second during half of November and Decem2012/13.–AAP ber. -AAP

Coroner seeks slams officers Report Chinaover Sydney taser death Australia rural ties

By Vincent Morello, Lloyd Jones and Isabel Hayes

SYDNEY: Police officers involved in the death of a Brazilian student who was tasered 14 times face possible disciplinary charges after the NSW coroner handed down a scathing finding on the incident.

Mary Jerram labelled the officers’ behaviour “thuggish” and rejected the evidence from some of the officers.

She recommended disciplinary charges for five of the officers involved and said the police action taken against Roberto Laudisio Curti, 21, should be referred to the Police Integrity Commission (PIC).

She recommended police review the use of tasers and training procedures, including whether the “drive-stun” mode should Minister Craig be Trade banned and whether tasduring ersEmerson should speaks be issued to proa press conference bationary officers. on Australian-Chinese trade Drive-stun involves in Canberra. Photo AAP applying the taser directly to the skin, as opposed to discharging the device’s barbs By Paul Osborne from a distance.

Mr Curti, from Australian Sao Paolo, CANBERRA: died Chinese in the early hourshave of and officials agreed more closeMarch to 18 work after officers disly to boost investment charged tasers at him and 14 research agriculture in times, usedin capsicum spray, northern Australia, following the release of a joint study into food security.

Trade Minister Craig Emerson on Thursday released a report, Feeding the Future, which involved input from the government and private sector in Australia and China. The report recommended that the fed-

handcuffs and a baton and knelt on him after a chase through Sydney’s CBD. The coroner found he had an adverse reaction to a small dose of LSD the prior evening, then stole biscuits from a convenience store before police mistakenly believed he was armed.

She said officers clearly used excessive force in abuse of police powers and were “in some instances even thuggish” and “out of control”.

Ms Jerram also said Sergeant (now Inspector) Gregory Cooper’s coronial evidence was “self-contradictory, self-serving and obscure”.

“Pushing his entire weight on the back of a man prone, who was handcuffed and had just been tasered was hardly the action of an experienced, senior officer,” she said.

The officers had acted with “an ungoverned pack mentality, like schoolboys in the Lord of the Flies”.

Ms Jerram was scathing in her criticism, saying officers’ evidence to the inquest had at times Queensland, involved a suspicious eral, Northern similarity ofWest wording and Territory and Australian inability to remember governments hold aevents. joint forum with died Chinese provinMr Curti of undetercial leaders in Cairns early mined causes in theincourse 2013 to explore better coopof being restrained by police eration officers,and sheinvestment. found.

It said both countries should encourage new entrants to the agribusiness markets, foreign investment should be made more transparent, and that investors should first consider suitably skilled Australian workers before seeking to bring in workers from overseas.

It also called on federal,

His brother-in-law, Michael Reynolds, said the family and their lawyers believed criminal charges should be laid and had made a formal request to police to pursue such charges.

“Whilst nothing will ever bring Roberto back, we continue to push for those responsible to face the consequences for their appalling behaviour on that night,” he said outside court.

Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione said police would immediately adopt all five of the coroner’s recommendations.

He said tasering Mr Curti 14 times was not “appropriate”.

But he does support drivestun mode when an officer has no alternative to prevent harm to police or a person attempting self-harm.

“It may well save your life,” he told reporters in Sydney.

Mr Scipione ruled out an investigation by his Professional Standards Command, saying it would only duplicate the efforts of the PIC. state and territory govern“Thetofactidentify is if these people ments a number are pilot determined to alongside have lied of projects, Chinese and under oath researchers then that’s a very investors, to develop irrigatserious matter,” he said. edAll broadacre cropping. of the officers involved The study said duty, a joint remain on active but Australia-China research facility should be set up to examine commercialisation of new technology.

Dr Emerson said northern Queensland, WA and the NT, as well as the Chinese areas MELBOURNE: Australia’s of Shanghai Municipality, Shandong, Anhui Shaanxi relationship withand Indonesia provinces be theharder, initial could not would be pressed areas of former investment cooperadespite prime min-

v US President Barack Obama speaks to the media about his administration’s policy efforts to curb gun violence in the wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Photo AP

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Ana Laudisio, sister of Brazilian student Roberto Laudisio Curti, and Michael Reynolds (right), the brother-in-law of Roberto d Laudisio Curti, leave the Glebe Coroners Court after the handing down of the coroners finding. Photo AAP

those trained in the use of tasers will have to be reaccredited before they can use them again.

Police Minister Michael Gallacher also supported the coroner’s findings.

NSW Police Association president Scott Weber warned against “knee-jerk” restrictions on taser use in response to the findings.

“IfThe there’s restriction. typesfurther of activities to tions that are not based on be initially examined would fact ... it large-scale will put police offiinclude agricultural andrisk,” soil resources cers’ water lives at he said. development, beefspokesman and sheep NSW Greens meat product processing, David Shoebridge said proaquaculture logistics. bationary and officers should

Dr Emerson said the study was not about China “buying up the farm” or farmers exclusively producing exports for China, or the import of cheap Chinese labour.

“At a time when many rural communities are strugin Melbourne on Thursday. gling, this cooperation will Senator Carr said provide employment, drive Australia’s largest embassy technological advances and was in Jakarta, Indonesia

not operate tasers andd drive-stun mode should be banned. - AAP r

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boost prosperity in ruraly Australia,” he told reportersa in Canberra. He said theret Brazilian Roberto would beman two billion more mouths Curti, to who feeddied globally Laudisio after by 2050 and him Australia and police tasered in Sydney China well-placed on Marchwere 18, 2012.

Photo AAP to tackle this task which had humanitarian, political and economic benefits.

Regional Australia Minister Simon Crean, who will chair the Cairns forum, spoke with Chinese officials about in the the US.report recently during“Iathink seven-day visit to thing mark the striking the anniversary of diplohere40th is that the America that matic -AAP now is we’re relations. dealing with

Indonesian relationship strong, says Carr ister Paul Keating’s appeal for closer ties, Foreign Minister Bob Carr says.

Mr Keating said it was imperative for Australia toAenhance relationship network its of customs officers Sydney Airport has with atIndonesia and show allegedly beenour working we can set own with path organised crime figures to without kowtowing to the import drugs, Fairfax Media United States, in a speech reported on Thursday. about Australia and Asia in Up to 20 officials are susMelbourne on pected of being Wednesday involved in night. serious misconduct either Senator Carr said the or But corrupt dealings ranging federal government from criminal associationwas to “workinginformation, on all fronts” drug with leaking trafficking Indonesia. and bribery.

They are suspected of “The Indonesia relationimporting ship couldpseudoephedrine, not be pressed cocaine, and possiharder steroids

by Australia,” bly even weapons.

-AAP Senator Carr told ABC radio

was the biggest recipient different from the America of Australian aid, Australia of the Bush administrawas building 2000 schools tion,” he said. across the country and there “The unilateralism, the was important counter-ter- foreign policy adventurism rorism co-operation. that many Australians found But he said while there objectionable in the stance, was a close relationship, the posture of George Indonesia had no interest in Bush, is not reflected in developing a security alli- the multilateralism, the conance with Australia. sultation, the engagement, “Indonesia’s a very strong the involvement with our member of the non-aligned region, the involvement movement and the currents with Asia, that is distinctive of the non-aligned move- of the Obama administrament flow through its for- tion. eign policy,” he said.

“That makes it relativeSenator Carr said Mr ly comfortable for us as Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare speaks to the media Keating overlooked the difAustralians to after workeight with people, including customs and quarantine officials, have ferences between the Bush Hillary Clinton been andarresther ed as the result of a two-year corruption investigation. Photo AAP and Obama administrations objectives.” -AAP

Eight arrests in customs investigation CANBERRA: Eight people, ment agencies,” he said, addincluding customs and quar- ing, “Where it exists we have antine officials, have been to weed it out.” arrested as the result of a twoThe ongoing investigayear corruption investigation. tion is being conducted Home Affairs Minister Jason by the Australian Federal Clare says one customs offi- Police (AFP), Australian cer, one quarantine officer Customs and Border and two members of the pub- Protection Service and the lic were arrested this week.

Australian Commission for The other four were arrest- Law Enforcement Integrity ed in August and October.

(ACLEI).

More arrests are possible, Mr Clare said the arrests Mr Clare told reporters in and information about the Sydney on Thursday. operation had beenwith subject Foreign Minister Bob Carr says Australia’ s relationship “There is no place for corto a suppression order in a Indonesia cannot be pressed harder, despite former prime minruption in our law enforceVictorian court until now. ister Paul Keating’s appeal for closer ties. Photo AAP

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Obama for rapid World calls leaders hail proposal on gun law Obama re-election

By Thomas Watkins

PARIS: World leaders have hailed President Barack Obama’s sweeping re-election.

Congratulations poured in from across the world, including fellow UN Security Council members Britain, China, France and Russia as well as its Middle East ally Israel and Obama’s ancestral home in Kenya.

The Taliban, however, seized on Obama’s win to lash out against US military policy in Afghanistan, and Iran’s reaction was tepid.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose relations with Washington have often been frosty, congratulated US President Barack Obama his to victory Obamaon speaks the over Republican challenger media about his admin- Mitt Romney. istration’s policy efforts “We hope the in positive to curb gunthat violence beginnings have taken the wake ofthat the mass shooting in Newtown, hold in Russian-US relations Photo will AP grow on Connecticut. the world arena in the interests of international security and stability,” WASHINGTON: President RussianObama news agencies quotBarack has called for ed Putin’s spokesman Dmitry a new gun control bill to be Peskovup as by saying. drawn next month and to “go hasMoscow vowed was to ready immediately throw weight as far ashisthepolitical US administrabehind it. tion is willing to go,” Foreign Speaking fiveLavrov days after Minister Sergei was aquoted lone as gunman sayingslaughtered by the RIA Novosti news agency.

Chinese President Hu Jintao, who himself is handing over power at a

Communist Party congress starting this week, noted “positive progress” in SinoUS relations over the past four years despite tensions over issues such as trade and territorial disputes involving US allies.

China will “look to the future and make continuous efforts for fresh and greater progress in the building of the children China-US 20 andcooperative six adults partnership,” a foreign minat a Connecticut primary istry spokesman said. school, Obama tasked Vice Afghan Joe President President Biden toHamid study Karzai congratulated Obama the problem of violence with firearms in America. and said he hoped his win But he also he supwould leadinsisted to “furtherported citizens’ right to bear expanded” relations, though arms. reaction on the streets of the war-torn nation was muted and Taliban insurgents told Obama he should withdraw forces immediately, ahead of

schedule.

“Obama must by now know that they have lost the war in Afghanistan,” a Taliban spokesman said.

“They should leave our sacred land and focus on their own country instead.”

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said he was confident relations with the United States would “continue prosper”.

“Weto may never know all Pakistan key ally the the reasonsis awhy this intragUS “war on terror” but relaedy happened. We do know tions over the two years that every daypast since, more have grownhave fraught, Americans died ofespegun violence,” toldyear’s reporters, cially afterhelast US flankedofbyOsama Biden at White killing bina Laden House news and conference in Pakistan botchedyesair terday. strikes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose relationship with Obama has at times appeared tense, also

ALGIERS: French President Francois Hollande said on a landmark visit to Algeria he had not come to say sorry for crimes committed during colonial rule, but he sought to SUVA: Fiji’s military strongbegin a new era in relations. man Voreqe Bainimarama “I have not come here ... to has accused the academic offer repentance or apologies. withtodrafting Icharged have come say whatthe is PacificHollande nation’s new true,” toldconstitua news tion of “hijacking” the reformconference on Wednesday the first day trip to the process andof his overstepping former French his role.

But colony.

Bainimarama, Responding to ainquestion who seized power a 2006 about Algerian for coup, denied demands harassing French contrition, Hollande Constitutional Commission said it was important to recogchairman Yash Ghai and nise the truth about France’s called on the Kenyan scholar colonial past and the tragedies to consider future the that occurredhis during the as 1954country for elec62 war ofprepares independence. tions 2014.must also be a Butinthere “willingness to letisthemore past “No one not person block us but on the contrary important than task of to work for atheconstitution future. Oncefor it producing has been recognised, the past the Fijian people,” he said. must allow to decide go much “Yash Ghaiuscan for

faster and much further”.

Hollande said he would deliver the same message to Algerian MPs when he addressed parliament on Thursdaywhether morninghelocal time. himself wants to Hollande was received with be a part of this process,” he full honours by his Algerian added in a statement. counterpart Abdelaziz Bainimarama Bouteflika as hewas gotrespondoff the ing to anand interview Ghaicrowd gave plane, a large to the Australian Broadcasting cheered as their convoy passed along on the capital’s Corporation Tuesday,hisin toric corniche. which he complained the Hollande invited away Bouteflika regime had backed from to pay a state visit to France, a commitment to public conand called for constitutional a “strategic sultation on his partnership between equals”. blueprint.

Before the visit, 10 political Ghai,including a legal expert has parties, fourwho Islamist previously helped frame congroups, denounced the refusal stitutions and Nepal, of Francein“toKenya recognise, apolalso Bainimaramathe of ogiseaccused for and compensate” crimes committed 132 undermining his during indepenyears of French colonial rule. dence.

The popular French“There has been massive language newspaper interference,” he said. “Now in an editorial on IEl-Watan, get emails from the PM

Wednesday, called for French recognition of “the colonial past and crimes of colonisation”, saying such a move would “soothe memories that are still painful”.toThe (Bainimarama) dosocialist this or president, who is accompanot that and this is a niedtobydoa 200-strong delegakind of harassment.”

Ghai tion including nine governhas for fiercely menta reputation ministers and around protecting autonomy.

He 40 businesshisleaders, is visitresigned as after the US special ing Algeria a period of lukewarm underrights his rightenvoy on ties human to wing predecessor Cambodia in 2008 Nicolas after a Sarkozy.

His trip to war of wordstwo-day with Prime the energy-rich north African Minister Hun Sen. country also comesdismissed at a time Bainimarama when the French economy is the harassment sorely in need ofallegation a boost. as “totally without Hollande and foundation” Bouteflika and said Ghai’s roleofwas to signed a declaration friendproduce draft constitution ship and acooperation late on for the government, not to Wednesday.

Another will dictate what document public consuldetail a subsequently five-year work took protations gramme in the economic, place. financial, agricultural Fiji is cultural, preparing a new and defence sectors. -AFP

joined the well wishers.

“I will continue to work with President Obama to ensure the vital security interests of Israel and the United States,” said Netanyahu, who had appeared to throw his support behind Romney during the election campaign.

Elsewhere in the Middle East, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas urged the US leader to pursue peace efforts, while Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat said he hoped Obama’s re-election would mean the creation of a Palestinian state in the next four years.

Direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians have been on hold since September 2010.

Iran, facing Western pressure particularly from the US and arch foe Israel over its nuclear drive, said Obama’s win would not lead to a normalisation of ties, but said the possibility of negotiations was taboo”.

“If“not there is even one thing “Relations the United that we can dowith to prevent any States are not simple, espe-a of these events, we have cially after all the pressure deep obligation, all of us, to and US crimes try,” Obama said. committed The White House has previously said against the Iranian people,” Obamanews backsagency a plan toquoted revive Fars a ban on assault judiciary chiefweapons.

Ayatollah “WeLarijani know this is a comSadeq as saying.

Merkel’s message was echoed by European Union President Herman Van Rompuy, Commission

US President Barack Obama has received congratulation messages from leaders around the world regarding his re-election. Photo AP

plex issue that stirs deeply held passions and political divides and, as I said on President Jose Manuel Sunday night, there’s no law Barroso and French or set of laws that President can preFrancois Hollande. vent every senseless act of The Dalai Lama wrote to violence in our society.

Obama, saying the president “The fact that we can’t prevent every had worked hardact“toofto violive lence meanhope we can’t up to doesn’t that great and steadily reduce trust placed in the you violence by the and prevent the very worst American public.” violence.

Through a Washington “That’s why I’ve asked envoy, Benedict XVI the vicePope president to lead an said Godmembers would efforthe thathoped includes guide dealoutside with of myObama cabinettoand “his very serioustoresponsibilorganisations come up ities and toprothe with toa his setcountry of concrete posals no later than January,” international community”. heSouth said. African President Obama Jacob Zumaadded urged he the would US to push such a proposal “withcontinue playing a positive out delay,” citing model role in Africa, and as theaNelson a previous ten-year ban on Mandela Foundation said the assault weapons - militaryUS was a vital partner in style semi-automatics - that Africa’s efforts to overcome Congress allowed to expire poverty in 2004.and inequality.

Egypt’s President He also Islamist called for more stringent Morsi criminal Mohamed also record hailed checks be applied to gun the win,tosaying he hoped it purchases, but added that he would strengthen the “frienddid not want tothe calltwo intocounquesship between tion the right of US citizens tries”. to own and carry firearms.

In major“Look,Muslim like the majority of ity Malaysia, Prime Minister Americans, I believe that the Najib urged Obama to secondRazak amendment guarancontinue to foster understandtees an individual a right to ing respect the bearand arms,” he between said. “This country States has a and strong tradiUnited Muslims tion of gun ownership handworldwide. edAnd downTurkish from generation to President generation.”

Abdullah Gul-AFP said the bonds

between Turkey and the United States were strengthened during Obama’s first term. -AFP

Photo AP

French president on landmark Algeria visit Fiji leader slams constitution consultant

constitution after experienc-

ing four coups since 1987, largely stemming from tensions between indigenous Fijians and ethnic Indians descended from labourers brought in by the British in the colonial era.

The military leader appointed Ghai earlier this year, hailing him at the time as an “internationally renowned constitution and human rights expert”.

But the pair have clashed on a number of occasions.

Ghai called on the regime in Voreqe Bainimarama has August to allow greater free- accused the academic dom of speech and assembly charged with drafting the ahead of the 2014 elections, Pacific nation’s new constituFrench President Francois Hollande, left, of andhijacking Algerianthe President reform prompting Bainimarama to tell tion Abdelaziz Bouteflika stand in a car as they drive through Algiers. him to stay out of politics. –AFP process. Photo AP

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NZ’s RadioLive reported.

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richest country by most LONDON: Dad’They s Army star in measures. aren’t Clive Dunnthe hasnation died aged Japan, with92 after a short illness. the highest life expecThe actor, who played tancy.

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But the tocapita play the title character ranks it seventh instudy a children’ s show of the in positivity. same name. -AP -PA

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CHURCH/TRAVEL

Melbourne’s Luna Park clocks up a century A time to think about Jesus THIS year I bought my nearly three-year-old grandson an advent calendar. From December 1, a small box is opened which contains a treat and every day, until December 25, you have one treat and then it is Christmas Day. It is then, that right across Australia, people stop andremember and buy each other gifts, have special family time and eat yummy Christmas food. The reason for the season, this celebration, this break in our calendar, is the birth of Jesus Christ. Actually it was the birth and life of Jesus that became the basis for the calendar as we know it. BC is the English abbreviation for ‘Before Christ’ and the term Anno Domini is Medieval Latin, translated as ‘In the Year of the Lord.’

We will soon be welcoming 2013AD, and possibly never give BC a thought, unless someone gets the Ice Age 4 DVD in their stocking.

Many Christians have their own BC/AD timeline in their personal life calendars. For me previous to 1989 was BC (before Christ), I lived for myself and often by myself – I could be lonely, confused

a sad victim of many consequences. Then, in early 1989, I had the realisation of Jesus Christ my year of the Lord.

Scripture then showed me I have friend in Jesus who is closer than a brother. That I will not be left or forgotten

by Jesusever, he is always with me. I am no longer a victim, but rather victorious because Christ himself strengthens me, and best of all that I am not left to face the consequences that I truly deserve, but rather Jesus took the weight of all my sin and died on the cross.

I ask the question about your life calendar – are you BC or AD? Are you going it alone or had the realisation that Jesus did all this for you?

I believe that the real Christmas story may be found in one verse in the bible in the book of Romans Chap 5 verse 8 were it says “But God demonstrates His own love toward us,in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”.

May God’s great provision of Jesus Christ be a blessing to you this Christmas.

Ps Jill Hyatt, Mackay Christian Family Church

By Sarah Malik

Melbourne’s Luna Park has turned 100.

LIKE any centenarian, Melbourne’s Luna Park has suffered its share of ordeals - from war blackouts, fire vandalism and several makeovers - but the ever grinning amusement park continues to thrive.

Opening on December 13, 1912, a time when men still doffed their hats to women in corsets and television was a distant dream, the amusement park attracted over 22,000 visitors in its highly anticipated opening weekend.

Luna Park chief executive Mary Stuart still remembers the magic of going to Luna Park as a child.

“As a kid I remember coming to Luna park,” she says.

“It was a big trek for us.

It was a very, very special occasion.

“I remember the big dipper and being also frozen in fright on the big dipper... and then within seconds wanting to get back on it.

“It was magical. As a child Luna Park was such an amazing place where you got to do things that weren’t part of your ordinary life.”

Overlooking shimmering

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St Kilda beach, the Park exudes a surreal carnival atmosphere at night as it swallows revellers into its manic mouth and fantasy world of lights, heights and screams.

The classic Great Scenic Railway and the park’s domes and kitsch design are a reminder of the creators’ eastern and showbiz influences, Ms Stuart says.

American showman JD Williams, who brought the park to Australia, later went

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Like any senior, Luna Park has endured its trials. The place of 50,000 lights, as it used to be known, had to abide by blackout restrictions in World War II to avoid being a target for air attacks.

A fire lit by vandals in 1981 also dented the park,

destroying its Shoot EmUp Gallery.

Melbourne retains the privilege of having the oldest surviving Luna Park, among dozens created worldwide by American Frederick Ingersoll.

But the famously manic Mr Moon face entrance comes from New York’s Coney Island Luna Park’s ride to the moon, inspired by a time when legends and myths of moon travel still swirled as a mad dream. – AAP

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Job NEWS School leavers encouraged to consider career in agribusiness A supplement of The Mackay Telegraph

SCHOOL leavers are being encouraged to consider a career in Australia’s agribusiness sector with a variety of growing opportunities available.

The agribusiness sector is projected to be the world’s biggest 21st century growth sector, but it’s still an industry that is waiting to be tapped into by high school graduates, according to Australian Year of the Farmer (AYOF) group.

The world’s population is rapidly growing leading to an increased demand for the food we eat, the clothes on our backs and a greater necessity for farmers, vets, scientists, researchers, logisticians, transporters, tradespeople, marketers, exporters, accountants and more across the agribusiness chain.

AYOF Board member Katrina Hobbs said the Australian Year of the Farmer showed, through-

out 2012, that careers in the industry were incredibly diverse and didn’t only involve working on farms.

She said Australia was shaping up to be an important player in helping to feed and clothe people around the world, building on the $39.3 billion worth of agricultural products the country already exports.

“Developing Asian countries sitting on our doorstep present a special opportunity for the Australian agricultural sector, but skilled people are needed to take advantage of this opportunity,” she said.

“Agriculture is a ‘sexy’ industry, with a fantastic lifestyle. We’re running multimillion dollar businesses with huge earning potential that need skilled professionals to allow them to grow with the rising demand.”

Australian Year of the Farmer’s former roadshow

liaison manager, Hollie Baillieu, found her way into the agriculture industry through her study at high school and university.

“Students from the city just don’t realise they have the opportunity to pursue a career in anything from marketing, teaching, engineering and mechanics, to science and biotechnology,” she said.

Ms Bailieu continued in agriculture and completed a Bachelor of Agricultural science at Charles Sturt University.

“There’s a lot more to agriculture than getting dirty.

Find what you are good at and there is guaranteed to be a place for you in the agriculture industry”.

“Science, marketing, IT and many other professions are part of an industry that is booming all over the world”, she said

Australian Year of the Farmer group are urging school leavers to consider a career in agribusiness.

Arrow boosts childcare workforce

The Department of Human Services is about people and delivering the services they may need at different stages of their lives. It includes Child Support, Centrelink and Medicare as well as CRS Australia and Australian Hearing. Each day, about a million people make contact with the Department of Human Services and each year we deliver more than $90 billion in payments. The department is seeking highly talented and motivated people to join its team.

INDIGENOUS APPRENTICESHIPS Department of Human Services NSW VIC QLD WA

Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Tweed Heads Traralgon Townsville Bunbury

Apprentice (APS Trainee) $49,106 Job Reference: 1152-201112 Several positions available in each location The Department of Human Services’ Apprenticeship Program provides an entry point for Indigenous people seeking a customer service career in the Australian Public Service. Apprentices undertake a fully funded Certificate III in Telecommunications, Customer Contact, Business or Government during the 12 month Apprenticeship Program. Apprentices receive paid, on-the-job training and support as they learn to handle telephone enquiries regarding customer access to government and non-government benefits and entitlements. The work environment is typically busy and continually changing.

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship Program which includes meeting performance requirements and a minimum of nine months employment with the department, Apprentices will advance to the APS3 level.

Information sessions will be held in some locations. Please refer to the selection documentation for further details.

Closing: Sunday 23 December 2012 (midnight) Selection Documentation: www.humanservices.gov.au/corporate/careers AG71258

One APS Career…Thousands of Opportunities

MORANBAH High School students will boost the town’s childcare workforce thanks to a partnership with Arrow Energy.

A $103,000 vocational training program has been set up for 2013 that will see the students gain practical experience and training in both child care and business while meeting a critical local need by working at Simply Sunshine Childcare.

Arrow Energy CEO Andrew Faulkner said the new, three-way partnership – between Arrow, the school and Simply

Sunshine Childcare, would allow Year 11 and 12 students to supplement their formal education with two days a week reallife work experience.

The program will help fill the gap in childcare left when the Moranbah PCYC before and after school facility closed in April.

“Moranbah desperately needs more childcare workers and this is an innovative way of Arrow helping provide it,” Mr Faulkner said.

“The program will also help the growing numbers

of Arrow employees — about 200 full-time staff who work at Arrow’s Moranbah operations.”

Students will be able to work toward formal industry qualifications from volunteering and community services to business, financial services, information, digital media and technology.

Moranbah State High School Principal Scott Whybird said he expected 25 students would participate in total, with business students already working on the business plan and the first childcare students

taking up duties by Easter, 2013.

“This is going to meet an absolutely critical need in the community,” Mr Whybird said.

“As a partnership, this is a really good example of groups coming together to work for the benefit of the whole Moranbah community.”

“The practical experience students gain is recognised and will be an advantage when they leave school and move into the workforce or on to further education,” Mr Faulkner said.

$10,000 in teaching scholarships FINAL year math, science or engineering students or graduates with an exisiting career in one of these fields are being urged to apply for one of the 25 teaching scholarships, each worth $10,000, to be a high school teacher.

Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the applications for the

annual Step into Teaching scholarship program closed today but encouraged last minute students to apply.

“When we talk about an over-supply of teachers in Queensland, the one exception is the critical need for high school maths, physics and chemistry teachers, particularly in rural and remote

locations,” Mr Langbroek said.

“Up to 25 scholarships will be available for study next year, but only to the highest achieving maths, science and engineering university graduates.”

“Scholarships will be limited to those who thoroughly meet all the criteria and are willing to fulfil all of the conditions, includ-

ing a two year teaching commitment in a rural or remote Queensland state school.”

Mr Langbroek said successful applicants would complete a one-year postgraduate education program next year, before becoming eligible for teacher registration and possible school placement.

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ACCOUNTANTS

Bizwise Public Accountant, Business Adviser M: 0427 526 570 W: www.bizwise.net.au

Power 2 Accounting & Financial Advice P: 4957 7574 E: enquiries@power2.com.au W: www.power2.com.au

ACUPUNCTURIST

Mackay Massage Centre

Chris Murcutt - 4951 3000 Spine & Sports Physiotherapy Clinic - 4957 3553

ALUMINIUM SUPPLIERS

BORING CONTRACTOR

Bored Piers & Footings P: 4943 1426 F: 4943 1063

BUILDERS

Barnett Builders

BSA 1231131 P: 0407 957 773 E: chris@insightpatios.com.au W: insightpatios.com.au

G & S Anderson Electrical

Insight Patios

ASBESTOS

Paul Ingledew

M: 0427 061 839 E: info@darrensasbestosremoval.com.au W: www.darrensasbestosremoval.com.au

ASPHALT REPAIRERS

Potholes R Us Mackay

P: 4943 7231 E: potholesmackay@bigpond.com M: 0402 075 938

AUTO ELECTRICAL

Auztek Auto Electrics M: 0409 054 546 E: info@auztek.com.au W: www.auztek.com.au

AWNINGS

Whitsunday Blinds & Security

P: 4942 2477 E: jagfive@supernerd.com.au W: www.homeimprovementpages.com.au

BATHROOM RENOS, DECKS & CARPENTRY

Kris Worthington Lic: 1195053 M: 0478 056 112

BEAUTY

M: 0417 604 475 E: jaylynconstruct@bigpond.com W: www.jaylyngroup.com.au

BUILDING INSPECTOR

P: 4954 8535 M: 0419 712 277 E: paulingledew@bigpond.com

CABINET MAKING

RD Cabinet Making

P: 4957 7795 E: rdcabinetmaking@rdgroup.com.au

CARPENTER

Ben Sackl Carpenter BSA 1041321 M: 0403 182 383 E: bsackl@hotmail.com

CLEANING

Housewives Professional Cleaning Service P: 4955 7399 M: 0418 300 930 E: housewives@matilda.net.au

Simply Clean And Reliable

P: 4957 4487 M: 0439 683 259 W: www.simplycleanandreliable.com.au

Smart State Cleaning Services P: 0423 955 437

CONCRETING

Cheryl Green Home & Mobile Spray Tanning

Flash Concreting

BLINDS

Rossco’s Concreting

P: 4942 4214 M: 0418 775 949 E: bpgreen2@bigpond.com

Rollershutters & Blinds Mackay M: 0412 112 812 E: markggggg@gmail.com W: www.rollershuttersmackay.com.au

Whitsunday Blinds & Security

P: 4942 2477 E: jagfive@supernerd.com.au W: www.homeimprovementpages.com.au

BODY & EAR PIERCING

Tickles Tattoos and Piercing P: 4957 8978 E: tickles_tattoo111@bigpond.com

BOOKKEEPING

Kelada One Stop Bookkeeping P: 0402 800 622 E: keladabk@bigpond.com

DIESEL FUEL INJECTION

QBSA: 13852 M: 0418 775 341 E: noel.barnett@bigpond.com

Jaylyn Constructions

Darren’s Asbestos Removal

A: 12 Central St, Sarina P: 4956 1098 F: 4956 1098

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Capral

P: 4952 3371 F: 4952 3374 E: janet.kennedy@capral.com.au W: www.capral.com.au

CRAFTS, FABRICS & SEWING SUPPLIES

Bobbin-N-Sew

P: 4942 3005 F: 4942 9004 M: 0411 487 402 E: flashconcreting@bigpond.com BSA: 629953 M: 0404 176 210

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

All Quality Group

P: 1300 881 045 E: sbenz@allqualitygroup.com.au

CONVEYANCING

P: 4957 7759 E: dtq@dieseltec.com.au

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Lic: 1 1229 M: 0427 623 528 E: gsandersonelect@aanet.com.au

Instant Spark Electrical

Lic: 69436 M: 0408 540 555 E: admin@instantspark.com.au

John Couldrey Electrical Lic: 67183 P: 4954 0082 M: 0407 164 935 E: couldrey1@bigpond.com

Pure Electrical Services Lic: 74975 M: 0431 259 910 E: info@pureelectrical.net.au

Red Hot Electrical

Lic: 68541 P: 4955 1222 E: rhe@westnet.com.au

ENGINEERS

Rock Solid Engineering

P: Steve 0421 743 572 E: steve@rocksolidsheds.com.au www.rocksolidsheds.com.au

EXCAVATION

JC Mini Excavation

P: 4954 0082 M: 0407 164 935 E: couldrey1@bigpond.com

FENCING

ATF Mackay

P: 4942 6484 E: mackay@atfservices.com.au

Custom Metal Fencing

QBSA: 082156 P: 4955 6375 E: cusmetal@bigpond.net.au

Dog Gone Fencing Pty Ltd

QBSA: 1128865 P: 0427 792 380; 0405 280 747 E: doggonefencing@dodo.com.au

Mackay Fencing

QBSA: 1105717 P: 4955 0722 E: accounts@mackayfencing.com.au

GARDENING/LAWNMOWING SERVICES

SR Wallace & Wallace Lawyers

Harrolds Gardening, Lawnmowing, Clean Up Services

COURIERS

Rock Solid Sheds

P: 4963 2000 F: 4963 2099 E: mail@wallaw.com.au

Fastway Couriers

Barry Aitchison P: 4952 4924 E: mackay@fastway.org

M: 0416 371 493 E: mhar31@hotmail.com

GARAGE/SHEDS

P: 1300 762 576 M: Glen 0414524871 E: admin@rocksolidsheds.com.au www:rocksolidsheds.com.au

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HAIRDRESSER

Nak & B Hair Studio

A: 68 Sydney Street, Mackay P: 4957 8938 Find us on Facebook

HANDYMAN

PEST CONTROL

Campbells Pest Control

M: 0400 832 939 E: campbells.pest@easynet.net.au

Total Weed & Pest Control

AAA a quality service Property Renovation & Repairs

P: (07) 4942 2222 M: 0407 485 461 E: totalmackay@gmail.com

INJURY CLAIMS SPECIALIST

PETS & ACCESSORIES

M: 0457 915 513

SR Wallace & Wallace Lawyers Brad Shanahan (Lawyer) P: 1800 828 529 E: BradShanahan@wallaw.com.au

KERB & CHANNELLING

Flash Kerbing Pty Ltd

Mackay City Pet Barn

A: 49 Juliet St, South Mackay (Opposite Mercy College) P: 4957 3838

P: 4953 1744 E: enquiries@patwrightswimschool.com.au W: www.patwrightswimschool.com.au

Squid Kids Aquatics

A: 109 Paradise St, Mackay P: 4952 1417 Find Us on Facebook

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Absolute Relaxing Massage Rose Hammond M: 0413 173 459

De-stress Massage Sarah Humprey’s P: 4944 0155 M: 0404 130 855

Mackay Massage Centre

Chris Murcutt - 4951 3000 Spine & Sports Physiotherapy Clinic - 4957 3553

Nicole’s Massage

Massage, Bowen Therapy, Muscle Release, Couples Massage P: 4942 0783 M: 0421 006 917 E: nicole.hogan4@bigpond.com

PAINTERS

Colors In Action

Superior Plastering Service

QBSA: 1063521 P: 4957 5474 M: 0413116706 E: kfopb10@bigpond.com

TW Mackay Painting

BSA: 1145578 P: 0408 726 040 E: ditmackay@bigpond.com

Advanced Alarms Mackay Pty Ltd P: 4951 1110 E: security@aamky.biz

TANNING

TELEVISION ANTENNA SERVICES

PLUMBING

Brodie’s Plumbing Services

BSA: 1232013 M: 0488 530 999 E: brodiesplumbing@easynet.net.au

K & J Weir Plumbing & Drainage P/L QBSA: 44619 P: 4952 3577 E: kdweirplumb@optusnet.com.au

Nu-Link Plumbing

M: 0419 248 341 E: smonksam1@bigpond.com.au

POWER POLE SUPPLY

Power Pole Supply & Installation P: 4943 0345 F: 4943 1063

PUMPING

P: 0429 649 163 E: mlauder@live.com.au

K.J Formosa Pty Ltd

P: 4942 2477 E: jagfive@supernerd.com.au W: www.homeimprovementpages.com.au

M: 0431 269 095 E: gregwindonplastering@hotmail.com

Windon’s Plastering

QBSA: 55560 P: 4942 1058 M: 0407 186 745

BSA: 060021 P: 4955 4311 M: 0419 661 114 E: carrollpainting@bigpond.com

SECURITY SCREENS, DOORS

Cheryl Green Home & Mobile Spray Tanning

Don Phimister Pumping

Keith Carroll Painting

A: 9 Victoria Street, Mackay P: 4957 2889 M: 0438 052 560

Lic: 1175004 M: 0402 501 043 E: superior_plastering@hotmail.com

QBSA: 72874 M: 0422 267 093 M: 0438 149 617 E: colorsinaction@gmail.com

Reitano Painting Service

Jetson Salvage & Scrap Metal

SECURITY SYSTEMS/ GUARDS

PLASTERING

LEARN TO SWIM

P: 4955 5200 E: asr@asrmetal.com.au

P: 4959 2359 M: 0412 651 470 E: eric@ericbowdenphotography.com.au W: www.ericbowdenphotography.com.au

Mackay Kwik Kerb

Pat Wright Swim School

SCRAP METAL

ASR Scrap Metal Pty Ltd

PHOTOGRAPHY

Eric Bowden Photography

P: 4955 5743 M: 0413 318 649 E: simo.h@hotmail.com

BSA: 80931 P: 4942 8385 M: 0417 788 253 E: colinhills@rocketmail.com

Whitsunday Blinds & Security

P: 4942 3005 F: 4942 9004 M: 0411 487 402 E: flashconcreting@bigpond.com

LANDSCAPING

ROOFING, RESTORATION & REPAIRS

Col Hills Roofing & Tile Repairs

M: 0439 949 679

PRESSURE CLEANING

AA Pressure Clean

ROLLERSHUTTERS

Rollershutters & Blinds Mackay M: 0412 112 812 E: markggggg@gmail.com W: www.rollershuttersmackay.com.au

ROOFING

Mackay Roofing

QBSA: 1049051 P:4951 1924 M: 0428 184 773 E: estimator@mackayroofing.com.au

P: 4942 4214 M: 0418 775 949 E: bpgreen2@bigpond.com

Jim’s Antennas

P: 131 546 E: aaron@jimsantennas.com.au W: jimsantennas.com.au

TEST & TAG

G & S Anderson Electrical

Lic: 11229 M: 0427 623 528 E: gsandersonelect@aanet.com.au

TILING

AAA a quality service Property Renovation & Repairs M: 0457 915 513

TRAINING

Janet Smith First Aid Training P: 4955 6665 M: 0412 761 681 E: jsmith.firstaid@bigpond.com

TREE SERVICES / LOPPING

Harrolds Tree Lopping, Pruning Services M: 0416 371 493 E: mhar31@hotmail.com

WELDING-MOBILE

Coast 2 Coast Industrial Services

P: Allan 0429 612 334 E: coast2coastindustrial@westnet.com.au W: www.coast2coastindustrial.com.au

WILLS & ESTATES

SR Wallace & Wallace Lawyers P: 4963 2000 F: 4963 2099 E: mail@wallaw.com.au

WINDSCREENS

Windscreens on the Move P: 4953 5295 F: 4957 4871 M: 0429 988 163 E: wotm2@bigpond.net.au

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YOUR SCORE 0-9 Try again 10-19 Good 20-25 Excellent 26-30 Quiz Master heir apparent

11. Which royal in-law wrote the recent creative entertaining book Celebrate: A Year of Festivals for Families and Friends?

12. Which Australian prime minister was sacked from his first job as a sales assistant in a department store with his papers stamped “never to be re-employed”?

13. Which Superman actor (born September 25, 1952) was possibly conceived on Christmas Day 1951?

14. Who recently became the first NSW Origin coach not to have coached a first-grade team?

15. In 2007, Sir Richard Branson offered a prize of over $25 million for inventing a way of extracting significant amounts of which gas from the atmosphere?

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CALVIN AND HOBBES

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FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

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Mackay Telegraph Astrologer Eugenia Last rates your day out of 10.

ARIES

Birthday: Mar 21 to Apr 19 Birthstone: Bloodstone

Let your charm lead the way.

Refuse to get upset or angry when diplomacy coupled with positive thoughts will do. Touch base with someone from your past. There are plenty of possibilities; the choice is yours to make.

LEO

Birthday: Jul 23 to Aug 22 Birthstone: Onyx

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Getting out with friends or colleagues will change your mind about tradition and how others celebrate. Travel plans should be set and last-minute items you may need over the holiday season should be picked up. A new look will lift your spirits.

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TAURUS

Get moving. Visit someone you enjoy spending time with. Friends and relatives will share information that will lead to a new endeavour. Taking a short trip or making a Birthday: commitment to someone Apr 20 to May 20 special will help Birthstone: you feel certain Sapphire about the future.

VIRGO

Last-minute shopping and getting ready for a festive event will make you feel good about who you are and what you have to offer. A partnership will play out in your favour, and a change in the way you live looks promising.

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Do something that will make you feel good. Sign up for an event, visit someone special or go over your festive schedule and travel plans. Picking up something to wear to a Birthday: celebration will bring you Aug 23 to Sep 22 added confidence.

Birthstone: Carnelian

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Birthday: Dec 22 to Jan 19 Birthstone: Ruby

Don’t jump to conclusions.

You are best to observe and to consider how you can come out on top in a situation that is changing too fast for comfort. Keep a close eye on your money and your possessions.

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GEMINI

A change of plans will result in a fun-filled day spent with someone special. Go over your end-of-the-year plans. Good fortune is within reach as long as you don’t underestimate Birthday: what needs to be done to May 21 to Jun 20 ensure your success.

Birthstone: Love is highlighted.

Agate

LIBRA

Birthday: Sep 23 to Oct 22 Birthstone: Chrysolite

CAPRICORN

SAGITTARIUS

Birthday: Nov 22 to Dec 21 Birthstone: Topaz

3 points

6. Which iconic British band played its first-ever gig at the Marquee Club in London’s Oxford Street in 1962?

7. Which Beatle became engaged (later broken) to Jane Asher on Christmas Day 1967?

8. Which former US secretary of state recently became one of the first two women admitted to Augusta National Golf Club?

9. Eek Airport is in which country?

10. The drug methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is commonly known by which name?

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Emotional problems will escalate if you are impulsive or change your mind too often. A diplomatic approach to whatever and whomever you deal with will be the only way to get what you want. Travel plans will lead to an adventure.

AQUARIUS

Birthday: Jan 20 to Feb 18 Birthstone: Garnet

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Don’t give in to someone restricting you. Focus on what you can do and show that you are capable of handling whatever challenges you face.

Love is on the rise, and working in conjunction with someone you trust will pay off.

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Birthday: Jun 21 to Jul 22 Birthstone: Emerald

Enjoy the festivities.

Getting out and shopping or making something you think your friends and family might enjoy will bring you pleasure. Make sure you keep a secret, as divulging information will ruin a surprise.

Don’t feel pressured by demands.

SCORPIO

Birthday: Oct 23 to Nov 21 Birthstone: Beryl

Don’t ruin your chance to get ahead because you are indulgent or too stubborn to acknowledge that you may need help. Let your intuition, not your emotions, guide you. Be cautious while travelling or dealing with authority figures.

PISCES

Birthday: Feb 19 to Mar 20 Birthstone: Amethyst

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Don’t venture from the truth. You will end up ruining your reputation if you meddle or cover for someone who is doing something underhanded.

Too much of anything will lead to financial, physical or emotional problems. Stick to the rules.

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Answers: 1. Dick Smith. 2. Richard Nixon. 3. Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 4. (a) 350. 5. Clint Eastwood.

6. The Rolling Stones. 7. Paul McCartney. 8. Condoleezza Rice.

9. USA. (Alaska). 10. Ecstasy.

11. Pippa Middleton. 12. Paul Keating. 13. Christopher Reeve.

14. Laurie Daley. 15. Carbon dioxide.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don’t let the little things bother you. Go beyond any conflict or pettiness you face and focus on what’s truly important.

Don’t let the changes going on around you or that someone else makes stifle your progress.

Work quietly behind the scenes until you are ready to promote something that makes you feel confident.

Your numbers are 4, 7, 16, 27, 31, 34, 45.

BIRTHDAY BABY You are proud, productive and prepared. You are determined and resilient.

Visit Eugenia’s websites: eugenialast.com and eugenialast.com/blog

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TV GUIDE this week River Cottage Christmas Special

Real Humans

CSI: NY Thursday, WIN, 9.30pm While the original in the popular CSI franchise is still enjoying strong ratings in its 13th season, this second spin-off is also progressing nicely. Following a team of NYPD detectives and forensic scientists led by Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise, right), the New York edition is into its ninth season and is creeping up on the 232-episode mark set over 10 seasons by the Miami spin-off.

In tonight’s episode, the team’s investigation into the death of a bicycle messenger takes an unexpected twist after bubblegum discovered on the victim links the crime to another seemingly unrelated murder.

The lack of an obvious motive makes locating the killer troublesome.

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6.00 Rage. 6.30 Children’s Programs. 9.00 Weekend Breakfast. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 Best Of Landline. 1.00 River Cottage: 2011 Christmas Special. 2.00 Movie: The Race. (2009) (PG) 3.25 San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker. 5.00 David Attenborough’s First Life.

6.00 Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey. 6.45 Gardening Australia Summer. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Manor Reborn. 8.30 The Pillars Of The Earth. (M) 10.20 Mrs Carey’s Concert. (PG) 11.55 Movie: Pal Joey. (1957) (G)

6.00 News. 10.00 Mr Bean.

10.25 Minuscule. 10.30 Movie: Bush Christmas. (1983) (PG) 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 A Grizzly New Year’s Tale: The Crystal Eye. 12.55 Movie: The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988) (PG) 2.55 Minuscule. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 The Wonder Years. 5.25 The Cook And The Chef. 5.55 Minuscule. 6.00 Carols From St Peter’s Cathedral. 7.00 News. 7.30 Movie: Nativity! (2009) (G) 9.15 Outnumbered. (PG) 9.55 News. 10.05 Last Night Of The Proms 2012. 11.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG)

6.00 When God Spoke English. 7.00 Carols From St Andrew’s. 7.55 Private Life Of A Christmas Masterpiece. 8.45 World Champion Santa. (PG) 9.15 Movie: Nativity! (2009) (G) 11.00 Christmas Mass. 1.00 Movie: It’s A Wonderful Life.

(1946) (PG) 3.05 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Doctor Who. 5.55 Mother & Son. 6.25 Mr Bean. 6.50 Queen’s Christmas Message. 6.55 Minuscule.

7.00 News. 7.30 One Ronnie.

(PG) 8.20 Ten Minute Tales.

(PG) 8.30 A Moody Christmas.

(M) 10.00 My Family. Final.

10.30 Jonathan Ross. 11.35 Catherine Tate. (M)

6.00 ABC News Breakfast.

10.00 Mr Bean. 10.25 Ten Minute Tales. 10.35 Last Night Of The Proms 2012.

12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 The Mikado. 2.50 Minuscule.

3.00 Children’s Programs.

5.00 Movie: Miss Potter.

(2006) (G) 6.30 Robbie The Reindeer: Close Encounters Of The Herd Kind. 7.00 News. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.30 A Moody Christmas. (M) 10.00 Life’s Too Short. (M) 10.30 News: Late Edition.

10.40 Spooks. (M) 11.40 Blue Murder. (M) 12.30 Durham County. (M)

6.00 News. 10.00 Mr Bean.

10.25 Movie: The Picture Show Man. (1977) (G) 12.00 News. 12.30 Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter And The Wolf. (PG) 1.05 Movie: The Way We Were. (1973) (PG) 3.00 Children’s Programs.

5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Three Men In Another Boat. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. Final. 8.30 Movie: Genova. (2008) (M) 10.00 Angry Boys. (M) 10.30 News.

10.45 Monty Python: Almost The Truth – The Lawyer’s Cut. (M) 11.40 Twins. (PG) 12.35 The Clinic. (PG)

6.00 ABC News Breakfast.

10.00 The Whitlams And The SSO. 12.00 Midday Report.

12.30 Movie: At Sword’s Point. (1952) (PG) 1.55 Sound Of Mumbai: A Musical.

2.55 Minuscule. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Friday Night Dinner. New series. (PG) 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M) 10.10 News: Late Edition. 10.20 My Family. (PG) 10.50 The Old Guys. (PG) 11.20 My Family.

(PG) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Brand Developers. 6.30 Stitch! 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 Children’s Programs. 12.30 Movie: Barbie: A Perfect Christmas. (2011) (G) 2.00 The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol. 2.30 Movie: Sky High.

(2005) (PG) 4.30 Hart Of The Barbecue. (PG) 5.00 Creek To Coast. 5.30 Queensland Weekender. 6.00 News. 6.30 Movie: Evan Almighty. (2007) (G) 8.30 Carols In The Domain. 11.00 Family Guy. (M) 11.30 Celebrity Juice.

(MA15+) 12.15 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

6.00 Phineas And Ferb. 6.30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates. 7.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 12.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 1.00 Beat The Star. (PG) 2.00 Movie: The Even Stevens Movie. (2003) (G) 4.00 Fat Family Diet. (PG) 5.00 Drive Thru Australia. 5.30 Great South East. 6.00 News.

6.30 Dreams For A Better World. (PG) 7.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 8.30 Bones. (M) 10.30 The Cult. (M) 11.30 Parking Wars. (PG) 12.00 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show: Summer. (PG) 10.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 11.00 Merry Madagascar.

11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Eloise At Christmastime.

(2003) (G) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right.

5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.10 SCU: Serious Crash Unit.

(PG) 8.40 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 9.10 Castle. (M) 10.10 Movie: Two Fists, One Heart.

(2008) (M) 12.20 Room For Improvement.

6.00 Cam’s Christmas Cracker. 6.30 Stitch! 7.00 NBC Today. 9.00 Carols In The Domain. 11.30 Christmas With The Stars. 12.00 Movie: Santa Buddies. (2009) (G) 2.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox.

(P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 Secret Mediterranean.

5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Movie: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit.

(2005) (PG) 8.50 Movie: Flightplan. (2005) (M) 10.50 Body Of Proof. (M) 11.50 I Just Want My Pants Back.

(M) 12.20 Room For Improvement.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show: Summer. (PG) 10.00 Perfect Couples. (PG) 10.30 News. 11.00 Hamilton Island Race Week. 11.30 Sailing. Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 1.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic.

(C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Today Tonight. 7.30 Dynamo. (PG) 8.30 Grimm. (M) 10.30 The Cult. (M) 11.30 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny. (M) 12.00 Sons And Daughters.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show: Summer. (PG) 10.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 11.00 Perfect Couples. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Making Mr Right. (2008) (PG) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Today Tonight.

7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971) (M) 11.05 Up All Night. (PG) 11.35 Cougar Town. (M) 12.00 Auction Squad.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show: Summer. (PG) 10.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 11.00 Perfect Couples. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Jane Austen’s Emma. (1996) (PG) 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right.

5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Today Tonight. 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Movie: Live And Let Die. (1973) (PG) 11.05 The Secrets Of Skyfall.

(PG) 11.35 Celebrity Juice.

(MA15+) 12.15 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

6.00 Bubble Guppies. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today: Saturday. 10.00 Mornings: Saturday. 11.00 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Kitchen Whiz.

(C) 2.30 Lockie Leonard. (C) 3.00 André Rieu Home For Christmas. 4.00 The Middle.

(PG) 4.30 Fishing Australia.

5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway To The Goodlife. (PG) 6.00 News.

6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 7.30 Movie: The Polar Express. (2004) (G) 9.40 Movie: Long Weekend. (2008) (AV15+) 11.40 Movie: Wolf Creek.

(2005) (AV15+)

6.00 Bubble Guppies. 6.30 Dora The Explorer. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Surfsport. 11.00 Children’s Programs. 3.00 Pyramid. (C) 3.30 The Bill Engvall Show.

(PG) 4.00 The Middle. (PG) 4.30 Manly Surf. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 Customs. (PG) 6.00 News.

6.30 Frozen Planet: Spring.

(PG) 7.30 60 Minutes.

8.30 The Mentalist. (M) 9.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 10.30 Unforgettable. (M) 11.30 Southland. (M) 12.20 What Would You Do? (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer Series. (PG) 10.00 Gilligan’s Island. 10.30 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Yamba’s Playtime. (P) 4.00 Pyramid.

(C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Making Of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

8.00 Carols By Candlelight.

11.00 Movie: This Christmas. (2007) (PG)

6.00 A Miser Brother’s Christmas. 6.30 Red Boots For Christmas. 7.00 Children’s Programs. 9.30 My Christmas.

10.00 Movie: Jack Frost.

(1998) (PG) 12.00 Alive And Cooking. 12.30 Carols By Candlelight. 3.30 Alive And Cooking. 4.00 Movie: The Year Without A Santa Claus.

(2006) (G) 6.00 News. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Fred Claus.

(2007) (PG) 11.55 The Queen’s Christmas Message.

12.05 20/20.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 1. Morning session. From the MCG. 11.30 The Cricket Show.

12.00 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 1.

Afternoon. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Mr & Mrs Smith. (2005) (M) 11.00 Anger Management.

(M) 11.30 I Hate My Teenage Daughter. (PG) 12.00 News Late Edition.

12.30 Nikita. (AV15+)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 2. Morning session. From the MCG. 11.30 The Cricket Show.

12.00 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 2.

Afternoon session. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Getaway Summer.

(PG) 8.30 Person Of Interest. (M) 9.30 CSI: NY. (M) 10.30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Cherry Hill Murder. (AV15+) 11.30 Weeds. (MA15+) 12.00 WIN News Late Edition.

12.30 20/20.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 3. Morning session. From the MCG. 11.30 The Cricket Show.

12.00 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 3.

Afternoon session. From the MCG. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Fool’s Gold.

(2008) (M) 10.30 Movie: Friends With Money. (2006) (M) 12.40 WIN News Late Edition.

6.00 Working With Dangerous Animals. 7.00 Children’s Programs. 9.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.00 Movie: William & Kate: A ModernDay Fairytale. (2011) (PG) 12.00 Australian Rally C’ship Season Review. 2.00 NBL. All-Star Game. South All-Stars v North All-Stars. 4.00 Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Life Of Mammals. 7.30 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors. 8.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.30 Graham Norton. (M) 9.30 Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.30 Movie: Scoop. (2006) (PG)

6.00 Religion. 7.00 SheZow. (C) 7.30 Totally Wild. 8.00 Creative Generation. 9.30 Good Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Season Preview. 12.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. (PG) 1.00 Ozzie Holiday. 1.30 Summer Hits. (PG) 2.00 Ironwoman.

Telstra Series. Rnd 1. 3.00 Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series. Rnd 1. 5.00 News.

6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Merlin.

(PG) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Homeland. Final. (M) 9.30 Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.30 Good Wife. (M)

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy. (P) 7.30 ET. 8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef.

10.30 Yes Chef. 11.00 Living Room. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen.

4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News At Five. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Lord Mayor’s Carols In The City. 8.00 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 9.30 The Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy.

7.30 ET. 8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef.

10.30 Yes Chef. 11.00 Living Room. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 Lord Mayor’s Carols In The City. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News.

6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project.

7.30 Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Home Alone. (1990) (PG) 10.30 Almighty Johnsons.

(M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy.

7.30 ET. 8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef.

10.30 Yes Chef. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Doctors. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News At Five. 6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Project. 7.30 Wedding Band.

(PG) 8.30 Movie: The Truman Show. (1998) (PG) 10.30 The Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Shopping.

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy.

7.30 ET. 8.00 Insider. (PG) 8.30 Bold And The Beautiful.

9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.30 Yes Chef. 11.00 Living Room.

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Doctors.

2.00 Ready Steady Cook.

3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Scope. 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s Fifteen Minute Meals. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Shopping.

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy.

7.30 ET. 8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef.

10.30 Lorraine Pascale. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 Doctors. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen.

4.00 SheZow. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News.

6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project.

7.30 Living Room. (PG) 8.30 Burn Notice. (M) 9.30 Almighty Johnsons. (M) 10.30 The Almighty Johnsons. Final.

(M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 The Extraordinary Voyage. 2.15 A Trip To The Moon. 2.35 Piano Notes. 2.45 Twiggy: The Face Of The 60s. (PG) 3.45 Romance. 3.55 Photo. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 Amazon With Bruce Parry. (PG) 8.30 Hunted. (M) 9.30 Real Humans. (M) 10.40 Movie: Tornado.

(2006) (M) 12.55 Anatomy For Beginners: Digestion.

(MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 Football Asia.

11.00 FIFA Futbol Mundial.

11.30 Speedweek. 1.30 Al Jazeera News. 2.30 Oz And Hugh Drink To Christmas.

3.30 The Legends Of Santa.

4.30 ADbc. (PG) 5.00 Cycling Central. 6.00 Thalassa: The Curse Of K-19 Pt 1. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.35 Lost Worlds: The Crusades – The Clash Of Titans. (PG) 8.35 Stephen Hawking’s Grand Design: The Meaning Of Life.

9.30 Valentino: The Last Emperor.

11.20 Movie: The Red Baron. (2008) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Johnny Clegg Live At The Nelson Mandela Theatre.

3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News.

4.00 The Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 PopAsia. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 James May’s Man Lab. (PG) 8.30 Derren Brown: The Experiments: The Secret Of Luck.

9.30 Heston’s Feasts. (M) 10.30 World News Australia.

11.00 The World Game.

12.00 SOS. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PopAsia Christmas Special.

3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News.

4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 Rolf Harris Paints His Dream. (PG) 9.15 Movie: Micmacs.

(2009) Dany Boon, André Dussollier, Nicolas Marié.

11.10 Movie: Iznogoud.

(2005) (M) Michaël Youn, Arno Chevrier, Jacques Villeret.

12.55 Mad Men. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 America Before Columbus.

(PG) 2.00 A Taste Of Iran.

2.50 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize. 3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 Monster Bug Wars: Rainforest Rampage.

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8.30 Toughest Place To Be A…: Midwife. (PG) 9.30 Movie: In The Loop.

(2009) 11.25 Movie: Tsotsi. (2005) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

1.30 Why Doesn’t Maths Add Up? 2.30 Parent Rescue.

3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita.

Final. 8.00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 2. Final. 8.30 Raymond Blanc: The Very Hungry Frenchman. Final.

9.35 One Born Every Minute.

(M) 10.30 World News Australia. 11.05 The Sunny Side Of Sex: India. 12.00 Movie: North Face. (2008) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

1.30 The Nest. 2.30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood.

3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News.

4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 Monty Halls’ Island Escape.

New series. 8.30 When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions: Landing The Eagle.

(PG) 9.30 As It Happened: How To Go To War – Raising Arms. (PG) 10.30 World News Australia. 11.05 Movie: Lol. (2008) (M) 12.55 Kurt Wallander. (MA15+)

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saturday 6.00 Rage. 10.30 25 Years Of Rage: 2007 – 2011. (PG) 11.30 Eggheads. 12.00 Movie: War And Peace. (1956) (PG) 3.25 Cheese Slices. 3.50 Minuscule. 4.00 WNBL. Round 12. Adelaide v Bulleen.

5.00 W-League. Round 10.

Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney. Highlights. 6.00 River Cottage: 2011 Christmas Special. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.20 Hebburn. New. (PG) 8.50 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) 9.50 Midsomer Murders. (M) 11.25 Waking The Dead. (M) 12.15 25 Years Of Rage. (MA15+)

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Saturday, SBS ONE, 9.30pm TV shows about robots are often tongue-incheek or relegated to the kids’ timeslot. In fact, there are few shows just about them.

Maybe it is because the whole idea still seems slightly wacky or because making the robot world a believable one requires a whole lot of skill. Real Humans is the exception. It is beautifully shot, with hints of film noir and also decidedly violent and disturbing, making some edge-of-your-seat viewing.

Tonight, Therese (Camilla Larsson) and Pilar (Anna Sise Andersson) experience hubot discrimination. Meanwhile Roger’s (Leif Andrée) evil plot takes shape, but does he have Bea (Marie Robertson) on his side?

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Saturday, ABC1, 6.00pm Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (left) has always advocated humane, organic farming, raising awareness of the devastating practices of factory farming and the unnecessary suffering of animals. A year later and eating a little meat again, he is back with a Christmas special that won’t pander to everyone’s tastes. Say hello to wild game, the most free-range meat around. Wild boar, Muntjac deer and Greylag geese are caught and served up, festive-style. Seasonal vegetables still take pride of place though, with Whittingstall raiding the vegie patch for the feast.

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RATING ADVICE: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence PLEASE NOTE: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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6pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 Doctor Who. Final. (PG) 8.45 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends: Swingers. (M) 9.35 Louie. (MA15+) 9.55 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M) 10.45 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends: Self Fulfillment. (PG) 11.35 Alan Carr. (M) 12.20am Face Facts. (PG)

6pm Children’s Programs.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux. (M) 9.30 Louie. (PG) 9.55 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M) 10.40 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (M) 11.30 The Royle Family.

(PG) 12.30am Latin Music USA.

6pm Children’s Programs.

8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Christmas. (M) 9.30 Louie. (M) 9.55 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy. Final. (M) 10.40 Louis Theroux. (M) 11.40 The Real Filth Fighters.

12.05am Traffic Blues.

12.30 Blade Of The Immortal. (M)

6pm Children’s Programs.

8.30 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Johannesburg. (MA15+) 9.30 Louie. (M) 9.50 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (M) 10.45 Louis Theroux’s Weird Christmas. (M) 11.45 Raising Sextuplets.

12.30am The Urban Chef.

(PG)

6pm Children’s Programs.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux. (M) 9.30 Louie. (M) 9.50 Alan Carr: .

10.40 Louis Theroux.

(MA15+) 11.40 Young Ones. (PG) 12.10am Gavin & Stacey.

(M) 12.40 Party Down. (M)

6pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 Fast Food Baby.

8.30 When Louis Met Paul And Debbie. (M) 9.30 Louie. (M) 10.15 Mock The Week: Christmas Special.

10.45 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. (M) 11.45 Friday Night Lights. (M) 12.30am The Oasis. (M)

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6.25pm Prank Patrol Road Trip.

6.50 The Aquabats Super Show!

7.15 Kaeloo. (PG) 7.25 Good Game: SP. 7.50 Vampire Knight. Final.

(PG) 8.15 Astro Boy. 8.35 Voltron: Defender Of The Universe.

9.00 Close.

6.05pm Mal.com. Final.

6.20 Grizzly Tales For Gruesome Kids.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Wolverine And The X-Men. 7.25 The Avengers.

7.50 The 99.

8.10 Fruits Basket.

8.35 Ouran High School Host Club.

9.00 Close.

6pm The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 6.10 The Avengers.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

(PG) 7.00 My Friend Bernard.

8.15 My Life As A Popat.

8.40 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and robot Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene.

9.05 Close.

6.10pm Almost Naked Animals.

6.35 Horrible Histories.

(PG) 7.05 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 7.15 The Slammer.

7.45 Dani’s House.

8.15 Life With Boys.

8.35 My Almost Famous Family.

9.05 Close.

6.05pm The Avengers.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Mal.com.

7.10 Big Babies.

7.30 Total Drama World Tour.

7.50 Almost Naked Animals.

8.05 Jeopardy.

8.30 The 99. Final.

8.55 The 3 Factor.

9.00 Close.

6.05pm The Avengers.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Deadly 60.

7.30 Total Drama World Tour.

7.55 Almost Naked Animals.

8.05 Jeopardy.

8.30 The Killian Curse.

Final. (PG) 8.55 The 3 Factor.

9.00 Close.

6.05pm The Avengers.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Dani’s House.

7.30 Prank Patrol.

7.55 Almost Naked Animals.

8.05 Jeopardy.

8.30 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and robot Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene.

9.00 Close.

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6.30pm Michael Bublé: Home For The Holidays.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: P.D James’s Cover Her Face. (M) Part 1 of 2. Detective Adam Dalgliesh is called in to investigate the murder of a maid and becomes immersed in a sea of suspects.

11.50 Movie: Eight Days To Live. (2006) (M)

6.30pm The Food Truck.

(PG) 7.00 Country Calendar. (PG) 7.30 Ballykissangel. (PG) 8.30 Keeping Up Appearances.

9.10 Escape To The Country.

10.30 60 Minute Makeover.

11.30 Homes Under The Hammer.

12.45am Hale And Pace. (M)

7.30pm Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 9.40 Movie: Death Becomes Her. (1992) (M) Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, Isabella Rossellini, Ian Ogilvy.

12am Hale And Pace. (M) 12.30 Australian Open Tennis Classic. 2009 Australian Open. Final.

Nadal v Federer. Replay.

6pm The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.45 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 9.30 Carry On Christmas.

(1973) (PG) 10.30 Property Ladder. (PG) 11.30 House Doctor.

6pm The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.45 Ultimate Factories. (PG) 8.45 Movie: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) (G) 11.20 The Bill. (M) 12.30am Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG)

6pm Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter Diaries.

(PG) 6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.45 Movie: Annie. (1982) (G) 10.30 The Plank. (PG) 11.10 The Bill. (M) 12.10am Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG)

6pm The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.45 Man Made Marvels.

8.45 Escape To The Country.

10.00 Cowboy Builders. (PG) 11.00 Downsize Me. (PG) 12am Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG)

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6pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 Parking Wars. (PG) 7.30 World’s Deadliest Roads. (PG) 8.30 Full Throttle Saloon.

(M) 9.30 Warehouse 13. (M) 10.30 Alphas. (M) 11.30 Alphas. (M) 12.30am 30 Rock. (PG)

6pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters: Buried Alive/Bridge Jump/Cola Myths. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Fletch. (1985) (PG) 9.30 Movie: 7 Seconds.

(2005) (AV15+) Wesley Snipes, Tamzin Outhwaite.

11.30 Punk’d. (M) 12am The Cape. (M)

6pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Bid America! (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Cash Cowboys. (PG) 10.30 Cash Cowboys. (PG) 11.30 Banged Up Abroad.

(M) 12.30am Boston Legal. (M)

6pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 MythBusters: Rocket Car/Pop Rocks & Cola. (PG) 8.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.00 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Sports Disasters. (M) 12.30am Blokesworld.

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6pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld: Rome’s Hidden Empire. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) 11.00 Trouble In Paradise.

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6pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother.

7.30 Turtleman. (PG) 8.00 Gator Boys. (PG) 9.00 Swamp People. (PG) 10.00 Operation Repo. (M) 10.30 Lizard Lick Towing. (M) 11.30 Bear Swamp Recovery. (M) 12am 30 Rock. (PG)

6pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 Minute To Win It. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: Fatal Distraction. (PG) 8.30 Warehouse 13. (M) 9.30 Alphas. (M) 11.30 Jail. (M) 12am Blokesworld.

(MA15+) 12.30 30 Rock. (PG)

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6pm Two And A Half Men. (PG) 6.30 The Cube.

7.30 Movie: Gremlins 2: The New Batch. (1990) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Airheads.

(1994) (M) Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Joe Mantegna.

11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 12am Conan. (M)

7.30pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Mike & Molly. (M) 9.30 Movie: Mars Attacks!

(1996) (M) Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Pierce Brosnan, Annette Bening, Martin Short. The citizens of Earth face their doom when aliens from Mars pay a visit.

11.40 Chuck. (M) 12.30am Alcatraz. (M)

7pm The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 9.00 Worst Case Scenario.

(M) 9.30 Movie: Hard To Kill.

(1990) (AV15+) Steven Seagal, Kelly Le Brock, Bill Sadler, Frederick Coffin.

11.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 12am Park Street. (M) 12.30 Conan. (M)

6pm Spin City. (PG) 6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Deck The Halls. (2006) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Bad Santa.

(2003) (MA15+) 11.30 Movie: Bam Margera Presents: Where The #$&% Is Santa? (2008) (MA15+)

6pm Teen Mom. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Prehistoric Park: A Mammoth Undertaking.

(PG) 8.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 The Inbetweeners.

(MA15+) 9.30 Movie: Interview With The Vampire. (1994) (AV15+) 12am Conan. (M)

6pm Teen Mom. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents. (M) 9.30 Movie: Passenger 57.

(1992) (M) 11.10 The Inbetweeners.

(MA15+) 11.40 Two And A Half Men. (M) 12.10am Conan. (M)

7.30pm Movie: Free Willy: Escape From Pirate’s Cove. (2010) (PG) Beau Bridges, Mike Falkow, Bindi Irwin.

9.30 Movie: The General’s Daughter. (1999) (M) John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell. A 11.50 Two And A Half Men. (M) 12.20am Conan. (M)

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6.30pm Secret Dealers.

(PG) 7.30 Antiques Roadshow.

8.30 CSI: NY. (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.25 Memphis Beat. (M) 12.20am Psychic TV. (PG)

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 To The Manor Born.

8.30 Movie: Zodiac. (2007) (M) Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo. A serial killer in San Francisco taunts authorities with dozens of letters containing eerie messages and cryptograms.

11.45 Movie: Curse Of The Pink Panther. (1983) (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Big Families. (PG) 8.30 Super Nanny UK. (PG) 9.30 My Strange Addiction.

(PG) 10.00 My Strange Addiction. (PG) 10.30 Hoarders. (PG) 11.30 Friends. (PG) 12am Super Nanny UK. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Baby Planet. (PG) 8.30 The Closer. (M) Brenda and her squad probe the slaying of a young female housesitter.

9.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (AV15+) 10.30 The Mentalist. (M) 11.30 Memphis Beat. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Customs. (PG) 8.00 Customs. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PG) 9.30 Cold Case. (M) 10.30 Cold Case. (M) 11.30 Flashpoint. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. (PG) 8.30 Super Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Extreme Parents. (PG) 10.30 The Big C. (MA15+) 11.00 The Big C. (M) 11.30 The Big C. Final. (M) 12am First Love, Second Chance. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Life In The Undergrowth: Taking To The Air. 8.30 Movie: John Grisham’s The Client.

(1994) (M) 11.00 Sensing Murder. (M) 12am Friends. (PG) 12.30 Psychic TV. (PG)

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6pm Get Smart. (PG) 6.30 Meteorite Men. 7.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Bad News Bears. (2005) (M) 10.55 48 Hours: Name, Rank And Serial Killer?

(M) 11.55 Mafia’s Greatest Hits: Charles “Lucky” Luciano. (M)

6pm Big Fish, Small Boats.

6.30 Master Of Disaster: Into The Tornado. (PG) 7.30 Dangerous Drives. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Rat Race.

(2001) (M) John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson, Lanei Chapman, Cuba Gooding Jr, Seth Green.

11.00 48 Hours: The Hunt For Mr Wright. (PG) 12am Black Gold. (PG)

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Movie: A River Runs Through It. (1992) (M) Brad Pitt, Aidan Quinn, Tom Skerritt.

11.05 World Class.

12.05am Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss Australia. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 Mafia’s Greatest Hits: Joe Colombo – The Maverick Mobster. (M) 10.40 Breakout Kings. (M) 11.40 Better Off Ted. (PG) 12.10am Fear Factor. (PG)

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Black Gold. (PG) 8.30 Black Gold. (PG) 9.30 Black Gold. (PG) 10.30 Sons Of Anarchy.

(AV15+) 11.30 Prison Break. (M) 12.30am M*A*S*H. (PG)

6pm Ozzie Holiday.

6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG) 8.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA. (M) 9.30 House Of Lies. Final.

(MA15+) 10.10 Brand X. (MA15+) 10.40 Psych. (PG) 11.40 Psych. Final. (PG) 12.40am Dangerous Drives. (PG)

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 American Digger.

Final. (PG) 8.00 Flip Men. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 12. Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand Breakers.

11.30 Australian Rally C’ship Season Review.

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6pm Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (PG) 6.30 Becker. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

8.00 Becker. (PG) 8.30 Star Trek: Voyager.

(PG) 11.30 The Loop. (PG)

6pm Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons.

8.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.00 Cleveland Show. (M) 9.30 The Office. (PG) 10.00 The Office. (M) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 12.30 Sabrina. (PG)

6pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Frasier.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Lake Placid 2.

(2007) (M) 10.30 Becker. (PG) 11.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11.30 Craig Ferguson. (PG) 12.30am ET. (PG)

6pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Frasier. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

8.00 Excused. (PG) 9.00 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PG) 9.35 Being Lara Bingle. (PG) 10.35 Skins. (MA15+) 11.35 ET. (PG) 12.05am The Insider. (PG) 12.35 Everybody Loves Raymond.

6pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Frasier. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama.

8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama.

9.30 Cleveland Show. (M) 10.00 Bob’s Burgers. (PG) 10.30 King Of The Hill. (PG) 12am Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Frasier.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Raising Hope. (PG) 8.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 11.30 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson.

(PG) 12.30am Entertainment Tonight. (PG)

6pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Frasier.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 So You Think You Can Dance. (PG) 9.30 Fashion Star. Final.

(PG) 10.30 New Zealand’s Next Top Model. (PG) 11.30 Craig Ferguson. (PG) 12.30am ET. (PG)

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6pm At The Table With….

6.30 Feasts: Japan. (PG) 7.30 New York: Order And Disorder (1825-1865).

(PG) 8.30 The Young Montalbano.

10.30 Movie: Cell 211.

(2009) (AV15+) 12.30am Movie: Sexy Boys.

6.10pm Rescue 117.

6.40 Iron Chef. Final.

7.30 Behind The Front Door.

8.00 Tomorrow’s Doctors.

(PG) 8.40 Paul Simon.

9.45 SOS. 10.45 Movie: Nosferatu.

(1922) (PG) 11.55 Movie: Transylvania.

6pm The Law Of The Dragon. (PG) 6.35 Foodie Planet. (PG) 7.35 Rex In Rome.

8.30 Inspector Rex. (M) 9.30 The World Game.

10.30 Dambusters Fly Again. (PG) 11.30 Movie: Broken Embraces. (2009) (M)

6pm Globe Trekker.

6.30 Foodie Planet.

7.30 Lost Worlds: Mystery Of The Hope Diamond. (PG) 8.30 Paris: The Luminous Years. Part 1 of 2.

9.30 Movie: Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008) (PG) 11.35 Movie: Yatterman.

6pm Globe Trekker.

6.30 Foodie Planet.

7.30 The Story Of Science: What Is Out There?

8.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.30 Movie: Me Two. (2008) (M) Daniel Auteuil, Alain Chabat, Marina Foïs.

11.10 Movie: Molière.

6pm Globe Trekker.

6.30 Foodie Planet.

7.30 Berlin. (PG) 8.30 All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Movie: The Concert.

(2009) Aleksey Guskov, Mélanie Laurent.

11.40 Movie: The Dinner

6pm Globe Trekker.

6.30 Foodie Planet.

7.35 Brave New World With Stephen Hawking: Technology.

8.30 Carrier. (M) 9.30 Movie: A Frozen Flower. (2008) (AV15+) Jinmo Ju, Ji-hyo Song.

11.55 Movie: The Beast

sbs two

saturday 6pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (PG) 9.30 Louie.

9.55 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M) 10.40 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. (M) 11.40 Gavin & Stacey. (M) 12.40am Misfits. (MA15+)

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FlashNews FlashNews FOOTBALL to visit Hinault Kewell keen on Glory SA guestin roleJanuary PERTH: Socceroos striker for cycling tour Harry Kewell will meet Perth

Glory coach Ian Ferguson ADELAIDE : Five-time and chief executive Paul Tour de France winner Kelly to discuss the Bernard Hinaultprospect will of him joining the club as visit the Tour Down a guest player. Kewell has Under in January. been in limbo since leaving TheMelbourne Frenchman, the Victorywho at the end of last and claimed his season, five tour is keen to join an A-League victories between 1978 club a bid to getcome his to andin1985 will Socceroos’ career back on Adelaide for the final track. weekend of the 2013 RUGBY UNION race.ignores Blues Folau approach Tour Down Under AUCKLAND: BluesMike Super race director Rugby coach John Kirwan Turtur said organisers admits he unsuccessfully had wanted to Ébring $(10( É. 2.ê$1#¹É Hinault to the SA race Australian code-hopper Israel Folau. time.

Former for some Australian and Queensland He described Hinault rugby star Folau is as theleague complete cyclist poised to return to the 13whocode could climb, man after walking out sprint and time trial #"É,. ɹÉ" É,*#É) 10É#-É É with theAFL best. lucrative contract with the “HeGreater is oneWestern of onlySydney four club. cyclists to have won RUGBY UNION all three grand tours French out to spoil (Tour de France, Giro Sharpe’s party d’ItaliaFrench and captain VueltaPARIS: aEspana) is quite Pascal Pape and has warned retiring Wallabies skipper possibly the greatest Nathan he will cyclistSharpe of histhat generawant to forget his last clash tion, with perhaps the with Les Bleus in Paris this exception of Eddy weekend.

Sharpe, 34, hangs Merckx,� said. up his bootsTurtur at the end of the European tour In afour-Test statement, Hinault that against a French saidbegins he was looking team desperate to claw to their forward to coming way back into the top four Adelaide see what of the worldto rankings ahead had become one ofWorld of next month’s Rugby the draw. great races in the Cup CYCLING world featuring some Coates of the helps best UCI riders. with inquiry team He said the growth of GENEVA: The International cycling in Australia Cycling Union has turned was highlighted by the to Australia’ s John Coates facthelp the professional for choosing a team to investigate governing season nowthebegan in body’ s links to the Lance Adelaide.

Armstrong doping case. “Since Phil Anderson, Coates, the president of the who of used to race Court Arbitration forwith Sport me, Australian cycling board, has suggested names for a three-member inquirya kept improving with panel that will soon tradibegin fabulous track work restoring UCI’s tion in and greatthe riders damaged credibility following likeArmstrong Robbie McEwen, the affair.

Stuart NETBALLO’Grady and Cadel Evans, who Aussies name Macleod as Fast5 captain finally became the AUCKLAND: Melbourne first Australian to win Vixens recruit Elissa Macleod the Tour de France,� will captain Australia in this Hinaultssaid. weekend’ Fast5 netball “When I used to race, world series tournament in I alwaysThe started my Auckland. oldest player in the Australian team at season in Europe 28, Macleod there will leadwas the no because 10-strong squad into the professional races out six-nation tournament that of Europe.�

- ,(1 0É!# ¹É É1( 0�É . É The 2013 Tour Down tournament involves just ¹É' É$ ) 10É#"É #(1,¾É " É Under will be raced in the the wing andelimination around of Adelaide attack and wing defence from January 20-27. positions mean Macleod - AAP could take on both feeding and shooting roles.

Deja vu forsweat Aussieon cricket Victory twocoach key

BRISBANE: If Australia reclaim the world No.1 Test ranking this summer, they can thank a man who by his own admission was never good enough to play international cricket. would ByItGuy Handnot be the first time Mickey Arthur has conjured such a feat.

MELBOURNE: Melbourne Australia’s coach was midfeelVictory are confident ing a distinct sense of fielders Mark Milligan deja and Billy Celeski be fit for vu going into will the Test series the A-League against South derby Africa against at the Melbourne despite Gabba startingHeart on Friday. injury The concerns. closest Arthur ever got has cricket a minor to Milligan playing Test was hamstring issue, making his first class while debut Celeski’s seized up in against theback rebel Australian the Victory’s 1-1 draw with side led by Kim Hughes on Brisbane Roar last weekend, their controversial 1985substiSouth forcing his halftime Africa tour – and that was tution. close enough.

Neither did much at trainHogg bowled the ing“Rodney on Thursday - Milligan first ball. He only was quick.

He appearing briefly certainly letatmetheir knowGosch’s he was pitchside Paddock base before around,� recalls Arthurbeing with confined a smile. to indoor and pool sessions with Celeski. “I wasn’t good enough Victory expect to But play the internationally but I both be ready to take on alwaystotried to get the best out the Heart at AAMI Park on of myself.�

Saturday in a he match Twenty night years later was which, particularly for the coach of a South Africa team Heart, appears season-definnot only welcomed back to ing. international aim“They’re cricket just onbutdiffering to dominate. ent programs to the rest of realised going that dream us.They But they’re to be in 2009, months before ready to just go for the weekArthur goalkeeper left, having Nathan helped end,�

Coe said on Thursday. transform a world No.5 side “They’ll be ready and into firseen as mentally fragile ing.� cricket’s No.1 ranked Test The ill side – at Victory one stage could going nine afford to lose either. straight series unbeaten and Bothsecured havetheirbeen in having first Test excellent during soil the series win form on Australian Victory’s resurgence under in 2008.

need all the information they can get.

The home side looks to have a brittle top order with openers Ed Cowan and David Warner yet to convince everyone about their Test credentials, first drop Rob Quiney on debut and No.4 Ricky Ponting overcoming a hamstring injury and the demons of his last South African tour.

No.5 bat Clarke is the only Australian in the world’s top 10 Test batting rankings at sixth.

They have also lost Shane Watson (calf), robbing the first Test of a heavyweight all-rounder clash with Jacques Kallis, rated the “best since Bradman� by Arthur.

In contrast to Arthur, South Africa’s coach Gary Kirsten is a man who was definitely good enough to play international cricket – 101 Tests and 185 ODIs, in fact.

And personal experience told him not to count out the likes of Ponting despite almost ending his career a year ago in South Africa. “Maybe through a little bit of experience when you get challenged like that and you can’t handle something you step up in that situation,� he said. “Any time you lose a “Those up derby it’ssorts notofa guys fun step thing, but weekend’s a chance whenthis they need to and we will to change that.less in this Test expect nothing “The ones that are in the series.� past in the Theare second Testpast. will beWhat held we can do is go out22-26) this in Adelaide (November weekend, move ininPerth the right before the finale from direction Novemberand 30. show who is the bigger club.� – AAP -AAP

midfielders for big derby Now Arthur wants to do it all Donald has described as South charges are again world No.1 again. This time as Australia’s Africa’s “best ever�, they are after beating England on their mentor and with his former looking to make a triumphant home soil this year, he also team in his sights. return. reminds them he knows what And he admits that sense Not that Australia need to got them there – and isn’t of deja vu is there, especially be reminded of their Proteas afraid to use it against them. when captain Michael Clarke pace threat. “I know the guys personally. enters the Australian dressing Six survivors remain from I know exactly what makes room. the team routed for 47 by Dale them tick,� he said. “When I look at the time Steyn, then debutant Vernon “Whether that can be used that (Proteas captain) Graeme Philander and Morne Morkel to win a Test series, I’m not (Smith) and I got together for in Cape Town last year – sure.

South Africa it was kind of Australia’s lowest score in 109 “But I’ll certainly be giving the same as the time Michael years. a lot of the information to our and I have come together for While Arthur sounds proud players.�

Australia,� Arthur said. that his former South African Australia’s batsmen may “Graeme is a phenomenal leader. He has an aura about him and when he talks, people listen. “Michael Clarke is exactly the same. They are very similar characters and (there are) definite parallels between them. “They are both very positive and lead by example. And when they play well the teams they lead tend to be successful.�

Statistics have been kind to Australia of late – they have won six of their past seven Tests and have not lost any of their five series under Clarke since their shattering 3-1 Ashes defeat in November, 2010.Victory in action against Brisbane Roar. Photo AAP Mark Milligan of Melbourne Ranked world No.3, Australia are rightly proud to of one, with three draws. coach Ange Postecoglou grasped the importance their record the Gabba, not The Victory have since of bragging rights to the third on the atladder.

The Heart season- improved markedly since Victory, who boast more having lost a won Test the in Brisbane opening derby 2-1 over the that clash, while the Heart members and bigger attensince 1988.

Victory - blowing However, South their Africamore are have been patchy and sit dances than their newer fancied rivals off the park to eighth in the 10-team league. crosstown rivals. quick to point out they have “Everyone’s been talking Coe wasn’t part of the continue their dominance of not played in Brisbane since about it. It’s a pretty imporround one derby, signing for the Melbourne rivalry.

1963. tant time teams,� the Victory soon afterwards.

They have won three derAustralian cricket captain Michael Clarke (left)for talksboth tactics with And armed with a pace batbies and the Victory just But he has certainly Coe said. tery fast bowling great Allan coach Mickey Arthur during a practice session. Photo AAP

AA dismiss Steffensen’s racism claims

Rogic earns Socceroos call-up SYDNEY: Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has handed Tom Rogic a first international call-up but says the Central Coast young gun is far from the finished article.

Rogic was among three new faces selected in a 19-man

Australian squad for next week’s friendly against South Korea in Hwaseong, rewarded for his excellent form in the A-League.

Melbourne Heart’s Aziz Behich and Serbia-based Eli Babalj were the other first tim-

Central Coast Mariners young gun Tom Rogic (left) has earned a Socceroos call-up for nextinweek’s against Korea.

Australia’s John Steffensen action game at the heats at South the Olympic Photo GamesAAP in London. Photo AAP

SYDNEY: Athletics Australia (AA) has rejected claims of in racial vilification ers named the team. and discrimination made Rogic’s selection comes by controversial runamid growing hype400m and exciner John Steffensen prior tement around his potential, to Osieck the 2012 Olympics, but has warned against instead saying he will be building him up too soon. investigated for potentially “I would like to make one bringing the sport into disthing repute.perfectly clear ... I’ve followed his wayofso far –I Steffensen, South don’t wantdescent, to call claimed it career African because he’s was still atatthe that racism thebegincenning of his playing,�

Osieck tre of him not earning an said. individual 400m starting berth London “Heatis the a good boy, Games. he has a put and up awith being lot“I’ve of talent lot special racially vilified fedqualities but he by is this far from eration, being on being a top discriminatinternational ed against on many teams. level.

You know like it would help(the if “I would you guys Imedia) was to a consider differentthatcolour,� – not to Steffensen said at the time. putSteffensen, him up on a pedestal where the 2006 he doesn’t belong right now.

Commonwealth Games “He has all to champion inthe theingredients event, also become a good player, to even claimed he was the subrepresent Australia. one ject of racial slursThat’s by team thing, but he’s not there officials during the yet.

2008 “I have had Olympics in numerous Beijing. expe-

Much of the 30-yearold’s anger was directed towards Australia riences inAthletics my coaching where boss Dallas players O’Brien, young, talented were Steffensen accusing him put up prematurely on a level of lying about the reasons that they later never reached. why Steve Solomon was “It can be more destructive selected to run ahead of to the development of the boy him in London. than beneficial. I would like But after months of invesyou to consider that. Please tigations, AA responded in don’t destroy him.� a statement on Thursday Returning the squad is saying none to of Steffensen’s fellow Mariners gun claims could be young substantiMat Ryan and Germany-based ated. former “TheA-League result ofstar theMathew investigation is that the keen allegaLeckie, with Osieck to tions racial vilification see theof latter’s development. or Glory discrimination by defender made Michael Steffensen cannot be squad subThwaite returns to the stantiated either generally while Melbourne Victory or in relation his nonstriker Archie toThompson selection in in thetheindividual holds his spot team with men’s 400m,� the stateOsieck declaring him the form ment read. player of the A-League. “Furthermore, the invesNext Wednesday’s match at tigation has concluded that Hwaseong Stadium will serve there was no basis for statas preparation for next ing that O’Brien hadmonth’s lied or East aAsian was liar.� Cup qualifiers, where expectedwent Osieck AA’s it’s statement on

to say that Steffensen himself would now be the target investigation willof relyanheavily on youngwith and the peak body’stalent. board to Australian-based re-convene theface new 25thyear The squadin to to discuss the matter. ranked South Korea still fea“The BoardEuropean-based of Athletics tures several Australia has players, includingdetermined goalkeeper that it will refer to an Mark Schwarzer and Luke independent tribunal for Wilkshire, while likes determination athe numof Tommy Oar and James ber of allegations against Holland are expected to earn Steffensen.

These include rare starts. that his statements -AAP and conduct have been insulting or improper or likely to bring the sport of athletics into disrepute and that he has breached the Athletics Australia Team Member Eli Babalof j, AzizConduct,�

Behich, Alex the Code Brosque, James statement said. Holland, Leckie, Ryan lawAAMathew had appointed McGowan, Matt McKay,to conyer Paul Horvath Lucas Neill, Tommy Oar, Tominto duct the investigation Rogic, Nikita Rukavytsya, Steffensen’s allegations.

Mathew Ryan, Adam Sarota, According to AA, Mark Schwarzer, Matthew Steffensen provided eviSpiranovic, Archie Thompson, dence as well as a number Michael Thwaite, Carl Valeri, ofLuke other athletes and offiWilkshire. cials. – AFP

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AFL Mackay keen to lure an NAB match

By Michael Warren LOCAL Aussie rules administrators will lobby the AFL for a NAB preseason game to be staged in Mackay over the next three to five years, following confirmation that a NEAFL match will be held at Harrup Park in April.

Securing the NEAFL game between the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns reserve grade outfits was a real coup for AFL Mackay as it is the first time the second-tier competition will move such a match to a regional Queensland town.

The decision came after the local sporting body successfully lobbied and applied for the game.

The Telegraph can also reveal AFL Mackay is keen to host an AFL community camp in the future with many Melbourne clubs known to enjoy North Queensland’s warmer training temperatures and inviting climate as they prepare for the season ahead.

AFL Mackay spokesperson Dion Obst said the sporting body needed to be continually proactive in developing the game and making it accessible to as many stakeholders as possible across the region.

“We are mindful we have to ensure we promote the game as best we can in Mackay and across North Queensland,” Obst said.

Junior Auskick participants join together for photo after a superclinic at Moranbah’s Stevenson Sports Park in August. Photo contributed

“Our long term vision at this stage, looking at it with a realistic perspective, would be aiming for Mackay to host a NAB preseason game in the next three to five years.

“There might be other chances going forward for Mackay to host AFL clubs and their community camps. Queensland is seen as a popular location for some Melbourne clubs.”

Obst said the NEAFL game was a great opportunity to promote the game in

Mackay.

“We think Harrup Park is one of the premier Aussie rules venues in North Queensland, we pride ourselves on it,” he said.

“It’s a great facility and we can’t wait to host the match next year and we encourage everyone, particularly families, to come to Harrup Park to experience the match.”

Meanwhile, in a sign of the popularity of the sport in Mackay, a new age group has been added to

accommodate the growing demand of increased playing numbers.

AFL Mackay confirmed under-7s have a chance to play Aussie rules next year after parents requested this age group be added to its junior pathways structure.

“We’re very excited about the prospect of having under -7s next season,” Mr Obst said.

“We’re constantly having parents come up to us after the success of our Auskick program and asking what is

next for the kids.

“Now there is a local pathway for this age group.

Based on parent feedback, the junior executive met and decided to grow our game even further as we need to offer those younger kids from five upwards a chance to play the game.”

Obst said AFL Mackay was hoping to have four under-7s teams for next season with a view to playing their matches at 5pm on Friday nights at Harrup Park.

Law keen for ANZ championship match

By Michael Warren

MACKAY Netball will express its interest to Netball Australia in staging a future ANZ championship match in town once refurbishments works are completed at the revamped Candlestick Park.

Mackay Netball president Lyn Law said one of Netball Queensland’s strategic priorities was developing the game in regional centres like Mackay, and as such would be likely interested in discussing the possibility of

staging a game in town over the next 12 to 24 months.

“Netball Queensland is very supportive of enhancing the game in its regional centres, they have a specific wooden floor they would be able to transport here and be constructed for the game,” she said.

“The process in gaining an ANZ match includes applying to Netball Australia, then to ANZ competition management themselves.

“The competition is supportive of bringing the

Queensland Firebird celebrate their 2011 championship win.

Mackay Netball president Lyn Law hopes a future ANZ match can be played at Candlestick Park

championship to regional areas, so we would have to lobby and let them know how many seats we had at

the facility, how we’d promote the game particularly also in Townsville and Rockhampton so we could get as many people there as possible.”

Law said hosting an ANZ game in Mackay could give the game a kick similar to the experience rugby league enjoyed following the Canterbury and Storm match at Virgin Australia Stadium this year.

“Hosting an ANZ game in Mackay, I feel, would have the same effect on young

netballers as having the Broncos or Cowboys here, or the NRL game we had here this year,” she admitted.

“It would definitely promote netball well and (would) have an impact on young sportsmen and emerging athletes. I’m sure it would inspire local players and others right across the Whitsunday region to keep playing the game.

“Mackay loves its sport and I’m hoping it would get behind the game if we were to secure one.”

North Queensland netballers attend starstudded camp

MORE than 100 bud-ding young netballers con-verged at the Gold Coastt last weekend for a Missionn Queensland Firebirds netballl camp.

Teens from around thee state attended the campp which ran from Friday too Sunday at Tallebudgeraa Active Recreation Centre.

Participants spent qual-ity time with 2013 Missionn Queensland Firebirds captainn Laura Geitz, vice-captainn Natalie Medhurst, Jamaicann shooting sensation Romeldaa Aiken, Diamonds dynamoo Chelsea Pitman, young starr Ameliaranne Wells, tough-as-nails defender Jacintaa Messer, veteran Demelzaa McCloud and towering goall keeper Laura Clemesha.

They also completed spe-m cialist skills sessions from the best coaches in the busi-ness, including Missionn Queensland Firebirds coach-ing staff Roselee Jencke andd Tracey Robinson.

Split into two groups, thee December camp featuredd a junior section for underr -12 and 13-year-olds and a senior section for under-144 and 15-year-olds.

The camp included aM range of netball-related and fun activities including a mock press conference where participants interviewed the Firebirds. The camp also included nutritionB workshops and conditioning sessions, match play and aF c Firebirds fun Olympics.

Netball Queensland par-p ticipation coordinator Ann-c Marie Geary said this year’sf registration response was soo great that a second campm would be held next month. i “The increasing numbers don’t surprise me as we’vef had terrific feedback fromJ camp participants in thes t past,” she said.

“What excites me is noto only have we been forcedt to introduce a second camp, but both have sold out with growing waiting lists.”

Participants made the journey from locations right across the state including MtB Isa, Dalby, Roma, Gladstone, Mackay, Mareeba, Biloela,M Bundaberg, Hervey Bay andb S Mountain Creek.

Geary said the camp pro-i vided an opportunity toi interact with Queensland’sM best netballers in a fun andn relaxed environment.

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Magpies sports coordinator Jamie Woods on the new centre wicket area. Above insets and below, the centre wicket area receives attention. Main photo Amanda Balmer. Inset photos contributed.

Magpies to unveil new centre square

By Michael Warren

FARLEIGH Magpies cricket club is just days away from publicly unveiling its new centre wicket square with its first grade outfit set to take on Brothers in a Twenty20 match at the revamped facility.

The Twenty20 match, from 2pm on Sunday January 13, will be the only senior fixture at the location this season. Magpies cricket officials and representatives from Mackay Regional

Council will officially open the new centre wickets with a ribbon cutting prior to the start of play.

Magpies sports coordinator Jamie Woods told the Mackay Telegraph the upcoming opening of the new square area was an exciting development for the sports club.

“It’s great that we are able to open the centre wicket area on January 13,” he said.

“The event will be fully licensed and we want to

provide a real family atmosphere at the game.

“There will be a jumping castle for children and a barbecue on the day as well. It’s shaping up to be a day for the club and we’re hoping the wider community will also come down and enjoy a great day of cricket at the

new facility.”

While it’s the sole game for firsts at the venue this year, Magpies seconds and thirds will continue to hold matches on the new wickets with Woods hoping the venue will provide a real future home advantage.

“We hope over time we can develop a home crowd advantage by playing here, and while Harrup Park is the premier venue in town we have a respectful expectation this can also at some

point be put up there as one of the best also.”

The improvements to Magpies’ new cricket centre involved relocating the old centre wicket area from its previous position at the northern end of Magpies’ cricket fields. Laid down underneath the new pitches is the same clay composition or soil clay profile as that at the Gabba with all clay sent from Brisbane. The centre wicket continues to go under heavy rolling ahead of the

Twenty20 match.

Woods said the Magpies top grade players were keen to play on the new wickets.

“I know the guys are all very excited to get the chance to play on the new facility in a Twenty20 match,” he said.

“We can’t wait to open it but again we welcome the wider community to come to the opening on the Sunday to watch some great cricket in a family atmosphere, with everything fully licensed.”

Sharks head to Christmas break after tough training

By Michael Warren

MACKAY’S state netball outfit the Whitsunday Sharks has wrapped up its pre-Christmas training ahead of next season’s Mission Queensland state netball league.

Players have been training

twice a week in two-hour sessions over the past month in readiness of the new season. The squad finished its pre-break training loading with a 25km bike ride last week. Squad members also completed swim sessions and played squash to complete the year.

The Sharks open the season on March 9 against Carina Leagues Club at the State Netball Centre before backing up the next day against Brisbane West Lions at Beenleigh Arena.

The Sharks first home game of the season is against Golden South Jaguars on

March 23 at Pioneer Valley State High School at 7pm.

They will back up the following day with a game against the Logan Wildcats from midday.

In following weeks, the Sharks face the Wide Bay Thundercats and Darling Downs Panthers at Central

Queensland University (CQU) followed by week five matches against Suncoast Lynx and Kedron Wavell S.C Cougars on the Sunshine Coast.

In week six, the Sharks return home for a double header against the Steelcats and Marlin Coast Marlins at

Pioneer State High School.

On June 1, the Sharks end their regular playing season with a clash against Capricorn Cougars at Central Queensland University.

The grand final will be held on July 7 with the semifinals starting on June 22.

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Dane Gagai (centre) will play his first NRL match next year in Mackay when Newcastle plays Canterbury at Virgin Australia Stadium. Photo AAP

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Common sense over dollars for Sutherland

By Michael Warren

Sports Editor: Michael Warren

VIRGIN Australia Stadium chief executive officer Greg Sutherland’s decision to abandon plans to pursue back-to-back NRL matches at the venue next season came down to choosing common sense over dollars.

The Mackay Telegraph understands host broadcaster Channel Nine was seeking significant funds

from the Stadium to televise its second match in seven days at the venue. Instead, Sutherland simply chose to focus his committee’s full attention on the confirmed match between the Bulldogs and Knights.

Despite local concern the match could be moved from Mackay due to ongoing financial issues plaguing Nathan Tinkler and the Newcastle Knights, the July

7 fixture at Virgin Australia Stadium will go ahead next year and is in no danger of being cancelled.

Because the Mackay fixture is a Bulldogs home game it will definitely proceed and will showcase local products Ben Barba, Neville Costigan and Dane Gagai.

Sutherland also felt the second fixture might have lacked some real pulling power considering the pos-

sible absences of a number of regular Origin stars.

“To host that second game we would have had to have come up with the funds to pay for the television rights,” he said.

“So we chose not to pursue it. We are putting our concentration into the first match, but we were also mindful the quality of teams may have been an issue for that second match consider-

ing players like the Slater’s, Cronk’s, Smith’s and Ennis’s could be missing through Origin.

“We’ve taken the application forms for the regional development funds and will use those for next year. The round is now open and it closes in February for any events held in late 2013 or 2014.”

This year’s NRL match in Mackay was a sellout.

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Ben Barba enjoyed the best season his NRL career this season culminating in a Dally M Medal and a grand final appearance for Canterbury against Melbourne Storm. Photo AAP

Mackay’s sporting season: The winners and sinners 2013 heralded another superb year in Mackay sport with so many memorable moments from athletes in town, across the country and on the global stage.

Locally, the Meteors and Meteorettes gained unprecedented joint QBL titles, while at the London Olympics Benita Willis showed every ounce of her guts and determination by completing an Olympic marathon on one leg following a bad hip injury.

Fellow Mackay Olympian Matt Swann capped off a strong year to secure a bronze medal in London.

In Queensland Cup rugby league, Mackay Cutters captain Grant Rovelli gained a series of accolades during the season which culminated in his club’s player of the year award and a Test appearance with Italy.

In local rugby league, Souths managed to hold on against a fast finishing Moranbah to claim the first grade grand final 28-24.

In premier league netball, the Magpies proved too strong and gained the top title while in AI hockey Norths completed a rare double winning both main divisions.

Norths won the men’s 4-3 against Brothers, while its women’s outfit overcame Souths 2-0.

In Aussie rules, the Mackay City Hawks won its grand final against Whitsunday.

Kuttabul proved the best

Top 5 Mackay sport predictions for 2013 1. TO expect any QBL team to win a treble of state titles is near impossible but impossible is something the Mackay Meteors refuse to accept.

It would not surprise anyone attached to the QBL if Joel Khalu’s men could create history and win their third consecutive title next year.

2. Expect big improvement in the Mackay Cutters next season under Kim Williams. The squad seems to have gelled quickly and Williams would love nothing else

but to guide his outfit to a top five finals berth. If the side can avoid injuries, unlike the past two seasons, it should prove competitive enough to be in the mix next season.

3. Mackay’s first NRL match was extremely well received this year and it should be no different next season when Virgin Australia Stadium hosts its second fixture in 2013 between the Knights and Bulldogs.

4. Mackay’s Dane Gagai is now at the Knights, under the mentorship of

Wayne Bennett. Watch him to continue to prosper under his coaching to enjoy one of the best seasons to date in his short career.

5. Aussie Rules continues to make inroads in Mackay.

With a strong team of development officers and an extremely organised strategic plan for the future of the game more juniors than ever are flocking to the game in North Queensland. Next year will be no different.

of the rest in local rugby, while the Lions beat the Magpies to win the premier league football grand final.

from Mackay in 2013.

Barba enjoyed a breakout season claiming the game’s top gong, while just missing out on claiming a grand final following a loss to Melbourne Storm in the decider.

He also gained the fullback of the year award and the Peter Frilingos Memorial award for his try assist for teammate Josh Morris against the Storm in Mackay in round 16.

If that wasn’t enough, he was the game’s equal leading try scorer with the Cowboys Ash Graham.

She might not have won gold, but that doesn’t stop ex marathon runner Benita Willis from grabbing Inner Sanctum’s second biggest individual moment by a

Mackay athlete.

Willis demonstrated extraordinary resilience and fight to finish this year’s London Olympic marathon in the process of battling a severe hip injury for the entire duration of the event’s 42.1km. She might not have won, but she exemplified what the Olympics is about; completing rare feats of sporting excellence.

Equalling Benita’s effort was Matt Swann who was part of the Kookaburras side which won a bronze medal.

Not since 1987 had Mackay’s elite state women’s basketball team, the Meteorettes’, claimed a QBL title. But that long drought ended this year under former coach Wade Rebetzke.

The side’s win was made

Top three individual or team memorable moments THERE were plenty of worthy achievements by local athletes this year.

However, it’s hard to go past rugby league prodigy Ben Barba winning the game’s most prestigious individual award, the Dally M Medal, as the biggest moment by a sportsperson

extra sweet by beating raging favourites Gladstone in Gladstone at a venue the home side had not lost at in more than three years.

Just as special was the Meteors effort to claim back-to-back men’s QBL titles against Rockhampton.

The side’s against-the-odds win gave Mackay basketball rare men’s and women’s joint QBL titles – a super feat. The two sides’ efforts gained the club its third spot in this year’s memorable moments.

The big disappointment BEN Barba’s successes during this year’s NRL season with Canterbury made for the biggest sporting story of 2013 for Mackay sports fans. Following in its heels, however, was the disbanding of the Whitsunday Miners.

The Mackay Regional Football Zone (MRFZ) and Miners could not work together to fulfil the criteria for a single APL bid.

As a result, Graham Harvey quit his post as coach at the back end of the QSL season.

Despite the odds, Harvey nearly engineered a miracle getting his side to the grand final against Sunshine Coast only to lose in a penalty shootout. There was no more frustrating and disappointing story to cover this year than the ongoing saga regarding both the Miners and MRFZ.

Steindl on Meteors radar

THE Mackay Meteors continue to shape up its 2013 playing roster ahead of the team’s defence of the QBL men’s championship next season.

Inner Sanctum understands general manager Joel Khalu is keen to sign ex Mackay local and current Cairns Taipans player Clint Steindl to assist in the club’s effort for a three-peat.

Steindl would be the perfect fit for the club particularly after his stunning call up to the North All-stars team as a reserve just days ago. That selection came 48 hours after he claimed a spot in the All-star three point shoot-out.

Steindl has been dynamic from the perimeter this season shooting at more than 40%. The NBA all-star game between the north and south all-stars will be held at Adelaide Arena on December 22.

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Cast a line at a creek or dam WINDS are likely to increase on the weekend, so the best fishing options will be up the creeks or at local dams.

With small day tides predicted, Sandy, Alligator and Rocky Dam creeks will all be worth a try.

Kinchant, Teemburra and Peter Faust Dams should see plenty of Barra action. Try trolling deep diving lures around the dam walls and gut-

ters or casting soft plastics and surface lures around the weed beds.

A hotspot this weekend will be the Proserpine River.

Try live baits and trolling lures around Eagles Nest or Breakthrough and McPhersons Bend for king salmon or fresh prawns, and strip baits around the mussell beds on the top of the tide for grunter, bream and blue salmon.

John from Melbourne caught an impressive reef bass on the Elizabeth E II recently.

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Karen Podziuka with a good size coral trout.

Robert Awful from Forrest Beach recently hooked a nice red.

Send your fishing photos to newsroom@mackaytelegraph.com

Put a permit under the tree this Christmas

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IF you think catching a big barra or trout would make your loved one’s holidays all the more jolly, then why not put a stocked impoundment permit under the Christmas tree?

Fisheries Queensland manager Tony Ham said purchasing a stocked impoundment permit was a great gift idea that would last the whole year.

Mr Ham said permits were simple to purchase and cost just $37.30 for one year or $32.40 for concession card holders.

“It’s easy to purchase a permit—you can order online,

purchase over the counter at a number of outlets throughout Queensland, or call 13 25 23 to order one over the phone,” he said.

Mr Ham said the holiday season was a perfect time for families and friends to enjoy the benefits of freshwater fishing.

“Many of the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) dams throughout the state are full and ready to be fished,” he said.

“Fishers of all ages and skill levels can enjoy freshwater fishing.

“There are 32 dams on the scheme, with a range of species available to recreational fishers.

“These dams are well known as some of the best places to fish for iconic freshwater species such as barramundi, Australian bass, golden perch and Murray cod.

“Most of these dams have great facilities where you can camp, buy bait or fishing gear and swap tips with the locals.”

Mr Ham said fishing at a SIPS dam was a sustainable fishing option.

“Fishing at a SIPS dam

means you will be helping to sustain native fish stocks, with 75% of the funds from your permit going back into restocking the dams,” he said.

“This means fishers who purchase a permit get to choose where the funds from their permit are allocated.

“The local economy also benefits from visitors to the area.

“Enjoy the dam fishing experience this holiday season, and don’t forget to keep your permit on you at all times.”

For more information, visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23.

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