Lismore   18 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

NORTHERN RIVERS CONCRETING COUNTRY BOOSTED MDN PLATE 1110m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 2.5m 950m-300m. Out 1.5m 300m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Scarlett Thunder and Tosen Dreamer will press forward early in a keen battle for top spot. BOBBY IS KING (1) was ridden more aggressively last start but tired at the end of 1200m at Inverell to miss the placings. Given a seven-week freshen up since that effort so the slightly shorter trip should suit. Capable of testing these. SCARLETT THUNDER (9) started favourite but found 800m at Ipswich a bit sharp when resuming from a 28-week spell for the new stable last start. Filled a placing second-up at Mornington last prep. Open to sharp improvement over this more suitable journey. TOSEN DREAMER (11) last appeared on 1 March when down the track at Ballina. In the money at 10/13 runs so while this is short of her best she must be considered. THEIR FINEST HOUR (12) has won a couple of recent trials and looks ready for a solid debut, as does SO YOU CAN TORQUE (4) whose trials suggests Matt Dunn has a decent galloper on his hands. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard to split Bobby Is King and Scarlett Thunder.
1 38624 BOBBY IS KING
TONY NEWING
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S A Clarke, Mrs S L Newing, R J Newing, S E Wright, M Williams, N M Daniels & G A Pride
Recent form sound. Resumes off a 50 day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Takemine carrying 59kg at $3.30. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Casino Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Miss Dartmouth with 59kg at $1.70. Capable of a better run.
7
Jag Guthmann-Chester
RED, WHITE CROSSED SASHES AND SLEEVES
2 4555x HERE'S MASON
PATRICK RANDALL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Elliott & Mrs D L Elliott
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Ballina Super Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Mullumova with 58.5kg at $11. On debut ninth of 12 at Ballina Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Miss Zermatt carrying 58kg at $21. Should run well.
10
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Blue, Gold Star And Sleeves, Striped Cap
3 53x HEZANUFF
CHRIS MANSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J J P Cobby, C R Manson, D J Tobin, Ms K Williamson, J D Veal & C Veal
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Bravely with 59kg at $26. On debut fifth of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn December 29 over 810m, 6 len behind Cool Storm carrying 59kg at $41. Expect a bright return.
5
D PEISLEY
Yellow, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves, Red Cap
4 SO YOU CAN TORQUE
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
I J Corazzol, R J Waghorn, R Tomkins, S C J Jocumsen, M D Russell & S W Fisher
Gelding by So You Think on debut. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Ran 3rd in a Beaudesert trial over 1050m on June 6. Could pay to consider.
3
BORIS THORNTON
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
5 SOYOUTHINKIT'SOVER
GREG HOWELLS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms P Cleal & Mrs B G Puengel
Gelding by So You Think facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on December 19 at Benalla over 1200m and finished fourth. Respect if there is any positive market activity.
8
KIRK MATHESON
RED, BLUE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBAND, WHITE CAP
6 0960x STRENGTHANDHONOUR
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms D L Seib, A J Day, A D Albury, D Blanusa, Mrs N Hoffman, E Kalfadopoulos, South Coast (Mgr: A S F Moane), Miss E Engelhard, P Morris & D W Seib
Resuming after a 20 months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Narrandera Mdn October 2 2022 over 1000m, soft track; 21 len behind Smokin' Cod carrying 55kg at $15. On debut fifth of 7 at Queanbeyan 2yo Hcp July 11 2022 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Alpine Lady carrying 57kg at $26. Marginal chance.
6
ROB THORBURN
Blue, Silver Star, Silver Sleeves With Blue Stars, Silver Cap With Blue Star
7 0506x DOUBLE DIAMONDS
STEPHEN BENNETT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J P Bone
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Ballina Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1410m, 17 len behind Rothesay's Ruby with 57kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Grafton Ctry Mdn April 30 2023 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind My Friend Diamond carrying 57.5kg at $81. Hard to enthuse.
1
J GRISEDALE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPED, WHITE CAP
8 08 PRESS MY BUTTONS
SHANE EVERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J A Pratten, G E V Nolan & D Chujo
Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, second last of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1115m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Guru Class carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on May 31 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Sneaky Rich with 56kg at $26. Not keen on her prospects.
11
L P ROLLS
MAROON, GOLD FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, STARS CAP, COLLAR
9 354x6 SCARLETT THUNDER
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Edge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Nelson)
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn on May 30 over 800m, slow going 4 len behind Bad Forest carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 10 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind She's Xtravagant with 56kg at $2.80. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
2
DAMIEN THORNTON
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
10 5445x TEMPLE OF GOLD
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Racing88 Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C E Irwin) & S B Lee
SCRATCHED
9
Turquoise, Black Cap
11 2328x TOSEN DREAMER
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Sj Racing (Mgr: G A Wilson), A Houvardas, P K Davis, Ms J Low, M R Low, D E Thomasson, B Trotter, A Gillon, D J C Alston, E Jaroc, T N Low, Ms F C Dunn, Firetail Racing (Mgr: C S O'Dwyer) & Sampson Racing (Mgr: S Sampson)
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Ballina Cl1-Sw March 1 over 1590m, soft track; 6 len behind Miley's Memory with 55kg at $4. Previously first up; third of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn November 16 over 1206m, 1.0 len behind Kaihoko with 57kg at $3.50. A big run is on the cards.
4
BEN LOOKER
YELLOW, RED STRAWBERRY, RED ARMBANDS
12 THEIR FINEST HOUR
DAIKI CHUJO
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
D Chujo, Y Ozaki, E Azukizawa, Ms Y Gohara, S Oaund, P Fitzgerald, W E Hammond, M Wakefield, C A Gale, D J Peisley, Ms L S Sharp & G Sugimurra
Gelding by Brave Smash on debut. Has looked handy in his trials leading into this. Won a Beaudesert trial over 1050m on June 6. Ready for a strong showing.
9
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Royal Blue, Brown Reverse Sash, Crimson Sleeves, Lavender Chevron And Cap With Crimson Hoops