Gunnedah   01 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

XXXX GOLD MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m-380m; Cutaway Applies, True Remainder.  

Solid pace from Relentless Ruby early on. RELENTLESS RUBY (11) had a couple of starts in Victoria to open this prep before joining the Scone stable of Brett Cavanough where she has had another 2 starts, finishing third at Tamworth 10 days being her best effort yet this term. She is perfectly placed from a superior gate here and should be the hardest to beat this time. HOT GOSPEL (10) is another ex-Victorian having just her third start in NSW and she put the writing on the wall when finishing second at Dubbo last time out. The key here is top country jockey Aaron Bullock picking up the ride and she is the main threat to the top pick. DEEBUZ (8) just bottled last start and was already looking for more ground on that occasion. She steps up quickly to a mile third up and can bounce straight back into the money here. Each way value. DESCENDING MIST (2) was much better last time out when fourth and is now ready to put his best hoof forward. SUGGESTED PLAY: Relentless Ruby to win.
1 30908 BIGBETTERBEST
NOEL BOLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M J Boland
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 17 over 1450m, slow going 11 len behind Declutter with 59kg at $51. Before that 10th of 13 at Scone Mdn on June 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Miss Cartel with 53.5kg at $151. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
1
JULIA PRESITS
Cerise, Black Braces And Quartered Cap
2 x5774 DESCENDING MIST
STIRLING OSLAND
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Last start 4th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Obviously Albert with 59kg at $41. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1600m, 12 len behind Callidus carrying 59kg at $17. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
4
BEN LOOKER
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
3 67008 LORD OF THE DANCE
PAT FARRELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Farrell, A T Maher & Mrs M B J Maher
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn on June 17 over 1280m, slow going 10 len behind Rebellion Style with 55kg at $81. The run before that ran last of 13 at Dubbo Super Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1300m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Dreambender carrying 59kg at $101. Others look better placed.
7
WENDY PEEL
ROYAL BLUE, RED DIAMOND BAND AND POM POM
4 7x506 NIKOLAI
PETER SINCLAIR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M B Haddad, B S Haddad & M G Haddad
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 9 at Moree Ctry Mdn on June 4 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Mimessi with 56kg at $51. The start before that second last of 12 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Rockbarton Icon carrying 59kg at $81. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
JACOB GOLDEN
RED, ROYAL BLUE H FRONT, RED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE H, RED CAP
5 24907 BUBBLES AND CAVIAR
KIM WAUGH
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Dr C Hodge, Miss R M Hartney, Mrs K M Waugh, Ms M A Harrod, Ms D Rothacker, Mrs D Harrison, Mrs J J Stewart, Mrs B H A Wenman, Mrs K V Corcoran & Mrs W L Caddey
Most recently 7th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn on June 17 over 1280m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rebellion Style with 52.5kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 12 at Taree Mdn on June 9 over 1412m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Intoxication with 56.5kg at $9. Can turn things around.
5
MILLIE THOMPSON
MAROON, WHITE DIAMOND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE DIAMOND STRIPE, YELLOW CAP
6 x6070 CAPE BLAME
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind No More Romance carrying 55kg at $61. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1250m, in the wet; 13 len behind Otium with 57kg at $11. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
9
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
BLACK, PINK HORSESHOES, QUARTERED CAP
7 x5692 CASUAL MOOD
MACK GRIFFITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M.D Griffith
Most recently second last of 10 at Dubbo Super Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Need A Miracle carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Naval Destroyer carrying 55kg at $16. Among the winning chances.
1
Red, Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves And Black Cap
8 x9x38 DEEBUZ
CONNIE GREIG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss C Greig
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moree Mdn on June 4 over 950m, on a slow track; head behind Powerstone with 55kg at $61. Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry 3yo+ Mdn on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Charge Away with 55kg at $19. Can do a lot better than that last run.
2
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves,YELLOW CAP,Purple STAR, Pom Pom
9 9x950 GEMEEL
KIEREN HAZELTON
3YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bowman Racing (Mgr: M P Bowman), J S Towner, Red Dirt Racing (Mgr: M A Bragg), J Berryman, Mrs T L Riley & G S Jenkins
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at Gulgong Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Al's Rose carrying 57kg at $12. Last start 5th of 8 at Walgett Mdn on June 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Belle Sonnet with 55kg at $15. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
A BANKS
Emerald Green, White Question Mark
10 65642 HOT GOSPEL
DAR LUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms K M Flaherty
Going well. Last start 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Super Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Need A Miracle carrying 57kg at $14. Before that 4th of 10 at Wellington Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Our Celebrity with 57kg at $9.50. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
6
CHELSEA HILLIER
Yellow, Lime Green Vee, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Armbands, Pink Cap
11 x5443 RELENTLESS RUBY
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd
Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Obviously Albert carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that 4th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Callidus with 57kg at $3.30. Worth following up.
3
BRAITH NOCK
RED, FIVE YELLOW STARS, YELLOW AND RED HALVED SLEEVES, RED CAP WITH YELLOW STAR
12 48690 TARKINE
TROY O'NEILE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
E L Herbert & Mrs S Herbert
Last start ran last of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Obviously Albert with 54kg at $61. The race before that 9th of 12 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Rockbarton Icon with 54kg at $151. Will find this too difficult.
4
SIENA GRIMA
BLACK, WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS, TURQUOISE SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, TURQUOISE CAP, WHITE DIAMONDS