Corowa   16 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

NAUGHTIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD3   Clear (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

With no recognised leader engaged it might be left to American Kestrel to control the tempo. AFTER THE ONE (4) has had plenty of chances but put the writing on the wall last start when she closed well after a slow beginning to get up for second over this distance at Wagga. Not a huge amount of depth to this field so she deserves top billing. SPACE ACADEMY (3) raced handy but didn't find a lot in the run home when resuming over 1200m at Goulburn last time out. Gets to this trip for the first time which should see the best of this lightly raced four-year-old. AMERICAN KESTREL (5) has been disappointing since a narrow defeat as $2.50 favourite over this journey at Narrandera three runs back. Big chance if she brings her best form here. Prized Icon first starter DOC MARCH (1) looked okay at the trials and is worth monitoring for market support. MAJESTIC DEEL (8) hasn't set the world on fire yet but is open to improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: After The One to win.
1 DOC MARCH
GARY COLVIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb
First starter by Prized Icon out of Awesome I Am. Finished third in a Wagga Riverside trial August 29. Recent trial at Wagga Riverside was encouraging enough so respect any betting activity.
2
NICK HEYWOOD
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK DOUBLE VEE, ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 25x33 BOY FROM TENNESSEE
RON STUBBS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J A Anderson & R Stubbs
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Albury Ctry Mdn on July 29 over 1175m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Southern Dancer with 58.5kg at $4. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Albury Mdn on August 20 over 900m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Master Adam with 58.5kg at $2.60. Not far away last start. SCRATCHED.
7
WHITE, SILVER AND BLACK BANDS, ROYAL BLUE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, SILVER AND BLACK ARMBANDS, ROYAL BLUE CHEVRON
3 48x4 SPACE ACADEMY
RON STUBBS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M A Carlile
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Highway Strip with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Wagga Ctry Mdn on February 8 over 1300m, 4 len behind Prince Papa carrying 58.5kg at $19. Fitter and worth following up.
3
JOSH RICHARDS
YELLOW, GREEN HOOPS, YELLOW CAP
4 74553 AFTER THE ONE
GARY COLVIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G J Colvin, J C Choice, Mrs L M Choice, B Woolridge, D Summerville, Mrs E A Summerville, P M Andrea, A DeJong, L Deacon, D K Gemmill, S M O'Connor, J Page, B Page, A J Page, Twin Lakes (Mgr: S M Taylor), Drueberoe (Mgr: S G Oehm) & Tigers Racing 1 (Mgr: C R Snowden)
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Astrogazer with 55kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 10 at Gundagai F&M Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Debout Belle with 58kg at $8. Likely to measure up again.
5
HOLLY DURNAN
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
5 54248 AMERICAN KESTREL
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Ghost Walker carrying 55kg at $26. Before that 4th of 7 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Astrogazer carrying 57kg at $3.50. Nicely placed and is worth including.
6
JAKE DUFFY
BLACK, WHITE and black STAR SASH,BLACK CAP,WHITE STAR
6 x899x ASTERN TORCH
GARY COLVIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G J Colvin, Mrs K A Colvin, G F Shanahan, Mrs M J Price, G F Price, M Doyle, D J Frankel, A Goates, D K Gemmill, S M O'connor & Tigers Racing (Mgr: C R Snowden)
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Albury Cl1-Sw May 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Crazy Atom with 55kg at $151. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Mdn April 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Cellar Champ carrying 57kg at $15. SCRATCHED.
2
Green Yellow, White Sleeves And Cap
7 99x88 EDIVA
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
S M Bloomfield
Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Narrandera Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Hellbetta with 53kg at $17. Second-up 8th of 10 at Gundagai Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Lady Rozay with 53kg at $151. Hard to get too confident until she shows a little more.
4
ELLA MCGUIRK
Hot Pink, Black Diamond, Collar And Cuff, Quartered Cap
8 76 MAJESTIC DEEL
RON STUBBS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs E M F Ovenstone
Lining up for just third start. At debut, eased back early on 7th of 11 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Daze Off carrying 56.5kg at $10. Last start second last of 7 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Astrogazer with 56.5kg at $12. Could sneak into the top four.
1
C J PARISH
Red And Black Diamonds, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap