Port Macquarie   11 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BNCC SECURITY SERVICES COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: True .  

Strong tempo expected with Mars Landing, Moroccan Thunder and Mum Knows prominent. MARS LANDING (9) improved his position mid-race then fought on well despite some interference in the straight to be beaten just 1.6 lengths on debut over 1010m at this track last start. Should appreciate the extra ground and looks the one to beat despite being a two-year-old taking on all comers. MOROCCAN THUNDER (3) improves at each appearance, the latest offering a closing second over 1000m at Tamworth. Cherry-ripe at the third run back and the extra furlong should work in his favour. RELEASETHEWOLVES (7) hasn't been far away at her two runs to date and getting out over a bit more ground should suit. SAME TERMS (8) found the line well at Taree recently and can improve again at just her third run. MUM KNOWS (6) has been freshened up and can run well again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Mars Landing.
1 68372 CLUSTER'S GENERAL
BRETT BELLAMY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Wood
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn on March 29 over 1010m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Cool Space carrying 58kg at $9.50. Before that second last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1206m, slow going 9 len behind Sweet Patriot with 59kg at $15. SCRATCHED.
6
Gold, Dark Green Braces And Armbands, Lime Green Cap
2 70x5 CALEDONIAN
KAREN OWEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
L W Reinhard
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1210m, in the wet; 5 len behind Kobaytera carrying 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Taree Super Mdn on November 17 over 1250m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sheila's Fanta Sea carrying 56.5kg at $101. Cannot be left out.
9
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Green, Royal Blue Braces and Armbands
3 0x42 MOROCCAN THUNDER
TODD HOWLETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S A Dyson, J E Stanford, Mrs C A Stanford, M G Baker, I G Mathieson, Mrs Y M Hadfield & T S Howlett
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Taree Ctry Mdn on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 4 len behind King Soleil carrying 57.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Nevermista with 58.5kg at $8.50. Can improve. Expected to feature prominently again.
8
AARON BULLOCK
Black, Blue Lightning Bolt, Black Cap With Blue Lightning Bolt
4 7 ROSIE'S REYNE
GRADY SPOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B R Lovedy
At debut, ran last of 7 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1000m, 13 len behind Daulton with 58.5kg at $19. Can't tip him on that effort.
3
L P ROLLS
Black, Yellow Maltese Cross
5 34x68 FINDING ELLE
JOHN HIGGINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J A Terlich & J Higgins
Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on March 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Leica Glove carrying 55kg at $51. Second-up second last of 9 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fiction Society carrying 57kg at $31. Hard to have.
7
LIAM BLANCH
Royal Blue, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
6 3x435 MUM KNOWS
PAUL SMITH
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
P A Smith, K J Potter, Mrs C Korzy, M Korzy, A R Robinson & Miss A L Diggens
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on March 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Leica Glove carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Taree Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Sir Tom with 58kg at $15. Ready to peak.
4
BEN LOOKER
Pink, White Sleeves
7 24 RELEASETHEWOLVES
BRETT BELLAMY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P J Wood, N E Murdoch, J Wood, D Wood & M Bragg
Third race start today. At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Daulton with 56.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 4th of 9 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fiction Society with 56.5kg at $12. Further improvement in store and is worth including.
2
J GRISEDALE
Gold, Dark Green Braces And Armbands, Lime Green Cap
8 95 SAME TERMS
MATTHEW ROBINSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss M J Travis, Mrs A A Travis, C E Travis & M J Robinson
Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1007m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Bold Design carrying 54.5kg at $41. Second-up got back early 5th of 9 at Taree Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1012m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Sweden carrying 55kg at $26. Capable of further progress.
6
LEANNE BOYD
Purple, Yellow Star, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
9 4 MARS LANDING
TERRY EVANS
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
T Evans, Ms J M Ahlstrom, T J Evans, L V Muccillo, S D Hopkins, Miss I King, F Partridge, Mrs S M Partridge, S M Cosgrove, G Haid, Mrs S Haid, W A Blackmore, S J Hart, Mrs M J E Teale & J Teale
At debut, 4th of 9 at this track Mdn on March 29 over 1010m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Cool Space carrying 53.5kg at $21. Likely improver who is right in the mix.
5
EMILY FARR
Green, White Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
10 ZOUSILENCE
TODD HOWLETT
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S H Oldknow & Mrs D A Oldknow
First starter by Zousain - Minute Silence. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. Market the best pointer.
1
ASHLEY MORGAN
Maroon, White Bullseye And Sleeves, Quartered Cap