Gundagai   15 Nov 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

GUNDAGAI REGIONAL FUNERALS COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 31)   True  

Not expecting them to go too hard without a recognised leader engaged. BRUTAL LOVE (3) is back after a six-month spell. Raced three times in the maiden campaign for a couple of placings, the latter two appearances in $200k races. Recent Dubbo trial winner who looks ready to make a positive return in a very thin maiden. SANTOLINI (12) was poor over 1300m at Canberra last time but her efforts prior to that in sharper races was sound. Not much depth to this so it will be no surprise if she ran the quinella. ISCHYROS (4) last appeared when midfield on debut over 1200m at Goulburn back in May. Not far away in a recent trial so from a good gate he has definite top three claims. BROKEN IMAGE (14) was safely held on debut at Wagga a fortnight ago but can improve with blinkers going on. SHE'S HIGH SOCIETY (8) strips fitter and is next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brutal Love is at unbackable odds. Take exactas 3-12, 3-4, 3-14.
1 989x4 MEDIA COVERAGE
GREG STEPHENS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G Stephens & Mrs N A Stephens
Second-up. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Threefold with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Cowra Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Arctic Desert with 58.5kg at $26. Cannot enthuse.
7
MS ROBYN FREEMAN
Red, Navy Blue Five Stars, Red Cap, Navy Blue Star
2 x800x SNICON
KERRY WEIR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss T K Ridley
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track Mdn June 29 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Mesmeriser carrying 55kg at $41. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Wagga Mdn May 31 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Freddy's Shock carrying 55.5kg at $41. SCRATCHED.
10
J KISSICK
Orange, Black Braces, Yellow Sleeves
3 243x BRUTAL LOVE
CLINT LUNDHOLM
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Lundholm, R H Ellis, D S Smith, G C Lynch, G R Allan, H Hudson, J Mealey, Mrs K M E Smith, Mrs L E Webb, P M Webb, Ms K S Price, P A Goodrick, P G Wilson, B J Sommerville, R W Dale, T J Horan, SW Morrow, W B Harper & DD Singh, 2Eighty Crew (Mgr: K Lundholm)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Scone Ing Chall May 17 over 1100m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Overfull carrying 56.5kg at $16. On debut second of 7 at Coonamble Boot Prel March 17 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Canamble carrying 57kg at $5. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Should be winning.
8
KODY NESTOR
Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
4 5x ISCHYROS
SCOTT COLLINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J W Kelly Suffolk Vale & Co (Mgr: T W Kelly)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Joyner carrying 56.5kg at $11. Solid top three prospects.
3
M A CAHILL
White, Black Band, Red Cap
5 SUNROE
DOUG GORREL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D J Gorrel, Miss K E Gorrel, D E Tout, M P Hay, T Egan, F A Egan, K L Smith, M A Elphick, Miss J E Smith, M Sheather, J M Brayne, S M Sanbrook & J W Elphick
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Coroebus out of Sunwisp. At the most recent trial finished fifth on November 4 at Corowa over 900m. Hard to have without seeing him do something under race conditions.
6
BILLY OWEN
Old Gold And Purple Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
6 x7692 GURTY
KERRY WEIR
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss B K Weir & D Webb
At the latest run in a small field at Tumut Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Lenlenni carrying 58kg at $2. The race before that ran last of 9 at Wagga Ctry Mdn on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Barzura Brontie with 55kg at $61. Better last start but facing a stiff test.
2
JAMES INNES JNR
Orange, Black Braces, Yellow Sleeves
7 5704x POLENS
MS M HOPKINS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M Hopkins & Mr E J Lawlor
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Gulgong Mdn June 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Villeneuve with 55kg at $13. On debut second last of 8 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw November 4 2023 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Gregarious carrying 55.5kg at $10. SCRATCHED.
13
 BLACK, YELLOW FERN, STAR SLEEVES
8 9x75 SHE'S HIGH SOCIETY
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, P A Jones, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones & C J Sullings
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Canberra Ctry Mdn on October 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Tjaka carrying 57kg at $9. Second-up second last in a small field at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Serial Offender carrying 57kg at $7. Might sneak into the frame.
9
PATRICK SCORSE
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND, ARMBANDS, RED, YELLOW SPOTS CAP
9 3326x SPURLINE
TOM WILSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
K J Watmore & Miss Z G Wood
Dual acceptor. Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Warwick Farm Super 2&3yo Mdn July 31 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Nosferatu carrying 51kg at $51. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw May 19 over 900m, 8 len behind Starlight Girl with 57kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
2
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
 White, Royal Blue Epaulettes, Striped CAP
10 9 EXTREMELY EXCITING
NORM GARDNER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, R A C Keene, E D Codd & Mrs T E Codd
At debut, ran last of 9 at Canberra Mdn on November 5 over 1000m, 8 len behind Circle Of Love with 57kg at $19. Can't see her playing a major role.
4
J PENZA
Red, White Hoops, Dark Blue Sleeves And White Cap
11 68 RASLOC
MS M HOPKINS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
N Phipps, J G Phipps, D Reilly, J E Peoples, Mrs R E Peoples, J L Peoples & Ms V Vecerova
Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Orange Mdn on October 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Socrazyinlove carrying 53.5kg at $41. Last start ran last of 8 at Albury Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pussyfoot carrying 55.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
5
M HEAGNEY
BLACK, YELLOW FERN, STAR SLEEVES,
12 38360 SANTOLINI
DARRYL ROLFE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
P M Knight
Last start 10th of 12 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1300m, 8 len behind Brazen Crime with 56kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 10 at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Pretty Cheeky with 55kg at $10. Might surprise a few.
1
A LAYT
YELLOW, PURPLE CHEVRONS AND ARMBANDS, STRIPED CAP
13 4x KING TAURUS
DANNY WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J McMahon
Dual acceptor. Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on April 9 2023 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rubunkar with 57.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED.
1
QUAYDE KROGH
Pink, Light Blue Sash ,Cap
14 5 BROKEN IMAGE
DARRELL BURNET
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
J F Graham, P F Twomey, Ms G Twomey, M B Twomey, B J Coates, J E Graham & J G Graham
Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 8 at Wagga Mdn on November 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jato carrying 55.5kg at $41. Better for that run and the blinkers should help.
5
JOSH RICHARDS
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes