Muswellbrook   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

SILKS FUNCTION CENTRE COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

They will be getting along early with Stiorra and Vandelight leading the charge. MISS ADAMAS (2) has been frustrating for connections, racking up nine placings from 15 starts. Closed well but never looked likely last start over 1200m at the Beaumont track. Finds a plain race here so today might be the day. TORNADO EXPRESS (10) is the danger after an eye-catching return 19 days ago over this distance at Taree, eating up the ground late to grab second. Probably goes back again from a tricky gate but could easily finish over the top of them. TAKEMINE (5) made it three minor placings on the trot when she boxed on fairly for third over 1195m at Grafton last time out. Becoming expensive for followers but cannot be ruled out. BOWIE'S PROPHET (8) failed first-up over this distance at Scone. Might be worth throwing in with the blinkers added for the first time. VANDELIGHT (6) next best but a top four hope only. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Adamas to finally break through.
1 x908x AL'S ROSE
T E OLLERTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R T Mailer, Mrs B J Mailer & Mrs I Andrews
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track Mdn Hcp January 15 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Rockbarton Fashion carrying 56kg at $151. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1000m, 10 len behind Tingler with 55.5kg at $81. Likely to make her presence felt.
2
D MCLELLAN
PINK AND NAVY BLUE STRIPES, STRIPES SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE CAP
2 65224 MISS ADAMAS
JAMES DOBIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Smith, G J Bell, S G White, D R Smith, M Lewis, M J Garner, A W Riley, Mrs M A Riley, S M Massey, J Rae, B Edwards, K Rae, M Edwards, Ms B R Dalley, Mrs D K Smith & Miss K E Smith
Dual acceptor. Going well. Last start 4th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pisa Cake carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Amore with 58kg at $6. Plenty to like about her prospects.
5
ASHLEY MORGAN
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR, WHITE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE STAR, ROYAL BLUE COLLAR
3 4090x PLEASING SURPRISE
STEPHEN DIXON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S de Gunst
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Magic Statement with 54kg at $151. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Coonamble Mdn-Sw October 28 2022 over 1100m, 8 len behind Apollo Star with 57kg at $19. Unlikely to threaten.
1
MILLIE THOMPSON
Green, Cerise Sleeves
4 990x8 STIORRA
A D SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Smith, Mrs L Bridge, R Blanch & Ms T Craig
Second run back. First-up after seven months failed to make an impression; 8th of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Great Siege with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Gosford 3yo Mdn on July 22 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Pudacious with 56kg at $6.50. Needs to do a lot more.
6
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
PURPLE, YELLOW EPAULETTES AND CAP
5 44223 TAKEMINE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J F Cavanough, S F Cavanough, E Hollands, J Jordon & W Bainbridge
Going well. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1195m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Just For Pleasure with 57kg at $2. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Murwood Wolf with 55kg at $4. Racing well and is nicely placed.
4
BRAITH NOCK
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS
6 94x07 VANDELIGHT
JAN BOWEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J L Bowen
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Fuld's Doubt with 57kg at $101. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 11 at Wyong Mdn on April 11 over 1000m, 7 len behind Keysborough carrying 53kg at $151. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
9
ELLA DREW
PINK, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES AND STRIPED CAP
7 9803x YURUGA GIRL
STEPHEN DIXON
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
S J Dixon
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Inverell Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Twentyeightdragons with 54kg at $26. On debut eighth of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw August 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind Cyclone Rupert with 54kg at $101. Maybe later.
8
SIENA GRIMA
Red, Black FIVE Stars, Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
8 8x0x0 BOWIE'S PROPHET
PETER H BLOOMFIELD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B T Bowman
Racing second-up today. Last outing second last of 14 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Fuld's Doubt with 56.5kg at $151. At only start last preparation 11th of 13 at Dubbo Mdn on November 4 over 1000m, 9 len behind Rockin' Edition with 55kg at $51. Fitter and worth including.
7
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
GREEN AND WHITE HOOPS, GREEN AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES AND GREEN CAP
9 805x7 EXCLUSIVE BATTLE
TONY BALL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball & J C Haisell
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Lulumon with 52kg at $151. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 13 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on November 30 over 1205m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cuisenaire carrying 52kg at $81. No hope on that form.
3
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
PURPLE, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE DIAMONDS
10 8x2 TORNADO EXPRESS
S C JONES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Khasma (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), T D Nettlefold, P I Hutchinson, D Lang, West Wing Star (Mgr: T Bourke), G Beaton, J Ure, D Mcleod, D Bowman, Whos got the ticket, J Korunovski, Dolfen Racing, D S W Buick & O L T Engel
Second-up. First start with blinkers first time; 8th of 11 at Jerilderie Mdn on September 23 over 1300m, 13 len behind Mainbar carrying 55kg at $9. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 13 at Taree Mdn on April 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Solar Power carrying 55.5kg at $16. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
10
JENNY DUGGAN
ORANGE, BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO,ORANGE CAP,BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO