Taree Race 5 - Budgeree Holsteins Plate (C1)
DOLLARS (1) didn't fire fresh from a spell at Newcastle over 1400m last start, finishing ninth and peaking late on his run. He drops in grade here, and if he doesn't need this run as well, then he is the one to beat at this level. DWAYNE (2) was a sound sixth over 1600m at Scone last time out 15 days ago when racing handy throughout. He has a superior gate this time and can bounce back into the top 3 immediately. MORTLAKE (5) ran seventh at Canterbury but wasn't disgraced off a wide gate. This is easier, and from a superior draw, he is an each-way player. WINTERS ENDING (6) fought on bravely for third on a heavy track at Tuncurry nearly 4 weeks ago. He has a good gate here and won't be far away, so stick with him. NIKODY'S BINKS (7) showed good early speed from a wide gate last run, led most of the way before fading late to finish sixth. He is worth another chance.

Jockey: Ashley Morgan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on January 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rockbarton Angel with 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1515m, slow going 3.5 len behind Causeways with 59kg at $1.24. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 163 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 59kg | 1:25.28 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Shannen Llewellyn | 53kg | 1:00.49 | - | 0 |
| 2.26L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Keagan Latham | 55kg | 1:00.97 | - | 0 |
| 6.27L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2025 | 15 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Ashley Morgan | 58kg | 1:42.79 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.35 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 23 | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1600m | Soft 7 | Ashley Morgan | 54.5kg | 1:39.30 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/07/2025 | 16 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Soft 6 | Braith Nock | 55.5kg | 1:41.07 | 4-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.25 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1515m | Soft 6 | Damien Thornton | 59kg | 1:34.75 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $1.24 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2025 | 108 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Ben Looker | 57.5kg | 1:28.77 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Liberty Smyth
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Scone Bm58 on January 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Shutter carrying 58.5kg at $3. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1500m defeating Bohemian Art carrying 55kg at $1.75. Shapes as a key runner.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 23 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1600m | Good 4 | Liberty Smyth | 58.5kg | 1:36.24 | 1-1-6 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1500m | Good 4 | Liberty Smyth | 55kg | 1:29.69 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.75 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 134 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1300m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 56.5kg | 1:17.01 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Good | Liberty Smyth | 53kg | 0:59.65 | - | 0 |
| 2.44L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Good | Liberty Smyth | 53kg | 0:46.49 | - | 0 |
| 6.27L | $0.00 |
| 3/14 | 08/08/2025 | 51 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Ben Looker | 59kg | 1:14.71 | 10-7-3 | 14 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 18/06/2025 | 27 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1550m | Soft 6 | Zac Lloyd | 58.5kg | 1:34.53 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 22/05/2025 | 19 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Goulburn | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Zac Lloyd | 59.5kg | 1:40.15 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 36.2L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jenny Duggan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Never Island carrying 59.5kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track Cl1 on January 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Darn Deadly carrying 58kg at $7. Will struggle to compete.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/01/2026 | 18 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Taree | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jenny Duggan | 59.5kg | 1:39.36 | 11-12-6 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jenny Duggan | 58kg | 1:26.40 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/01/2026 | 18 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1250m | Good 4 | Jenny Duggan | 58.5kg | 1:14.42 | 6-8-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/12/2025 | 38 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Kempsey | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jenny Duggan | 55kg | 0:57.52 | 6-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/11/2025 | 55 | BM66 | $35,400.00 | Kempsey | 1000m | Good 3 | Jenny Duggan | 56.5kg | 0:56.86 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Griffith | 1350m | Soft 7 | Jake Duffy | 61kg | 1:22.06 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Good | Cassidy Hill | 51kg | 0:51.85 | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Corowa | 900m | Soft | Justin W Stanley | 0:53.81 | - | 0 |
| 3.46L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jeff Kehoe
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track Cl1 on January 30 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Thedaythemusicdied with 55kg at $151. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw on January 12 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Ocean Tsunami carrying 59kg at $101. Tested on recent form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 30/01/2026 | 18 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1300m | Soft 5 | Raymond Spokes | 55kg | 1:19.53 | 8-8-11 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/01/2026 | 35 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1600m | Soft 6 | Jeff Penza | 59kg | 1:40.04 | 6-8-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/12/2025 | 25 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Tuncurry | 2100m | Soft 5 | Leanne Boyd | 52.5kg | 2:12.35 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 2000m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 55kg | 2:05.22 | 9-4-9 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/11/2025 | 10 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 2200m | Good 3 | Leanne Boyd | 56kg | 2:17.33 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | 9 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1812m | Good 4 | Peter Graham | 59kg | 1:52.93 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Emily Farr | 1:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 7.73L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tuncurry | 1000m | Heavy | Emily Farr | 1:03.35 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Stephen Cummins
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Warwick Farm E&G Bm72 on January 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Man Of Worth carrying 57.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 10 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on January 23 over 1900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Allegro Miss carrying 57.5kg at $15. Well placed. Key chance who can play a major role.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 16 | BM72 5U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Soft 5 | Nash Rawiller | 57.5kg | 1:58.65 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/01/2026 | 152 | BM72 G 4U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 57.5kg | 1:36.64 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 52kg | 1:02.03 | - | 0 |
| 9.81L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 52kg | 0:47.13 | - | 0 |
| 8.14L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | 16 | CL1 | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1900m | Neutral | Robbie Downey | 59kg | 1:56.88 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2025 | 18 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1550m | Soft 6 | Dylan Gibbons | 59kg | 1:33.89 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 12/13 | 05/07/2025 | 24 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Soft 7 | Tim Clark | 56kg | 1:25.61 | 10-11-12 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/06/2025 | 231 | BM72 CG 3U | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1400m | Soft 6 | Nash Rawiller | 60kg | 1:26.31 | 8-9-5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Grant Buckley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on January 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Amalfi Amore with 60.5kg at $21. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.7 len at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1512m defeating William's Smile carrying 59kg at $4.20. Form okay and can feature on best.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Madeline Owen | 60.5kg | 1:40.23 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1512m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 59kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Kempsey | 1450m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 57kg | 1:28.53 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $20.00 |
| 12/13 | 02/12/2025 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 56.5kg | 1:11.13 | 13-11-12 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/11/2025 | 39 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Bathurst | 1300m | Soft 7 | Nick Palmer | 56kg | 1:19.33 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/10/2025 | 25 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 59kg | 1:18.18 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Heavy | Hollie Hull | 53kg | 1:00.81 | - | 0 |
| 11.18L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | Hollie Hull | 53kg | 0:49.37 | - | 0 |
| 10.33L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Raymond Spokes
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming failed to make an impression; ran last of 9 at Armidale Cg&E Bm58 on January 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Master Gee with 57kg at $61. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 12 at this track Cl1 on January 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Thedaythemusicdied with 56.5kg at $19. Going well. In the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jeff Kehoe | 56.5kg | 1:19.53 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/01/2026 | 112 | BM58 CG | $27,000.00 | Armidale | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jeff Kehoe | 57kg | 1:05.02 | 1-2-9 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | 16 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1812m | Good 4 | Benjamin Osmond | 55kg | 1:52.59 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/13 | 12/09/2025 | 11 | CL2 | $30,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Raymond Spokes | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2025 | 6 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1500m | Good 4 | Raymond Spokes | 55.5kg | 1:30.78 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 10/13 | 26/08/2025 | 11 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1415m | Soft 6 | Jake Bayliss | 55kg | 1:25.89 | 1-3-10 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Stephen Cummins | 0:58.85 | - | 0 |
| 8.46L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Stephen Cummins | 0:58.09 | - | 0 |
| 8.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watkins
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Damons On A Bender with 59kg at $11. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Castelle carrying 59kg at $12. Hard to have on what we have seen since his return.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1500m | Soft 5 | Ben Looker | 59kg | 1:30.27 | 2-3-10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/01/2026 | 156 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1250m | Soft 6 | Ben Looker | 59kg | 1:15.40 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Ben Looker | 51kg | 1:00.79 | - | 0 |
| 1.26L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Ben Looker | 51kg | 0:58.81 | - | 0 |
| 8.01L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Danny Peisley | 58.5kg | 1:32.87 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.95 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | 164 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1300m | Soft 7 | Danny Peisley | 59.5kg | 1:19.72 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 05/02/2025 | - | MDN | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Soft 6 | Luke P Dempsey | 60kg | 1:20.92 | 7-8-10 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Jett Newman
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 11 at Gosford Prov Mdn on January 9 over 1200m, 14 len behind Firework with 58kg at $21. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1250m, slow going 3 len behind Parfumier with 57.5kg at $51. Improvement to come cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1250m | Soft 5 | Ben Looker | 57.5kg | 1:15.52 | 9-9-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 58kg | 1:10.64 | 5-7-10 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | Mitchell Bell | 55kg | 0:52.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.51L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Good | Anna Roper | 52kg | 0:49.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |