Quirindi   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

MEL BROWN CATERING COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.12)  

Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Lee Haitch Oh, Clan D'oro and Zousilence to control the tempo. COOMA HUT (1) caught the eye at his first run for the Moses stable, hitting the line well for third over this trip at Armidale when resuming. Strips fitter and looks ready to make a serious impact. CALICO MISS (8) debuts off a solid trial win at Armidale and the stable often produces them ready to fire fresh. Keep very safe, especially if the market speaks positively. FANTASTIC BEAST (2) resumes after a break and while his form before the spell was only fair, he has shown ability and could easily sprint well fresh in this company. NULKABA STAR (5) tacked on gamely into sixth at Scone last start. Can settle closer from the kinder draw and is open to further improvement. Genuine top three chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cooma Hut gets the nod.
1 9x6x3 COOMA HUT
MS M MOSES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Mrs M Moses & F J Moses
Racing second-up today. Last run 3rd of 8 at Armidale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Wokou with 59kg at $26. At only start last preparation second last of 7 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on January 6 over 1000m, 8 len behind Live To Rise carrying 59kg at $21. Further improvement in store.
10
JENNY DUGGAN
White, Yellow Sleeves, Black Cap
2 5436x FANTASTIC BEAST
MELANIE O'GORMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C K Ward, W R Beale & Ms M J O'Gorman
Resuming today after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Armidale Cl1-Sw September 22 over 1900m, 8 len behind Eastowin with 56.5kg at $9. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn June 21 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Chilling with 58kg at $61. This is an ideal race to kick off. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
5
SIENNA GRIMA
Black, Tan Spots
3 430x2 HOLY SONG
SUE GRILLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs H J Wauch, P S Wauch, N Buckland & Miss B B Wauch
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at Armidale Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Kowloon Princess carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hit Song with 56kg at $16.
5
Blue, Red Sash, Yellow Sleeves, Red Armbands, Yellow Cap
4 25906 LEE HAITCH OH
NOEL BOLAND
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M J Boland
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maktabi carrying 59kg at $101. The run before that second last of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Nevermista carrying 59kg at $81. Going well. Not this time.
6
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Cerise, Black Braces And Quartered Cap
5 8x66 NULKABA STAR
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G B Boyd, R J Brennan, S Mitchell, W P Redmond, J Ferguson, Mrs L North, I North, K Stirrat, D Moore, Miss G Kelly, Ms B A O'Neill, Ms J L Kelly, S A Vowles, G Cappiello, Ms K A Boyd & Ms N J Boyd
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Nation Changing with 59kg at $12. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Rail Trail carrying 59kg at $21. Worth another chance.
3
L P ROLLS
Pink, White Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
6 49877 BUCKLES AND BOWS
PETER MILLS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K H Mills, P N Mills, J Cock, Miss A M Mills, R Clark & Miss A L Mills
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 8 at Armidale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Wokou with 57kg at $91. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1500m, slow going 12 len behind Warrior For Peace carrying 57kg at $101. Better off looking at others.
4
AARON BULLOCK
White, Green Diamond, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 84328 CLAN D'ORO
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Elaro, P B Elaro & G Massoud
Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Shotgun Bella carrying 57kg at $41. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Armidale F&M Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Yacht Girl carrying 58kg at $4.20. Solid top-three prospects.
9
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red, Black Stripes, Black Cap
8 CALICO MISS
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
Stirling Osland trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Armidale trial. Big chance to make an immediate impact.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
9 LIGHTNING PRINCESS
SUE GRILLS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms I Marzato
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Vino Rosso out of Aspen Princess purchased for AUD $ 13,000 (Inglis 2022 MAY (Late) Online Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth at Tamworth over 1000m. Would prefer to see her perform on race day before recommending.
7
BEN LOOKER
Emerald Green And Red Checks, Emerald Green Sleeves And Cap
10 5 ZOUSILENCE
TODD HOWLETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S H Oldknow & Mrs D A Oldknow
At debut, 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Moroccan Thunder with 56kg at $11. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.
8
GRANT BUCKLEY
Maroon, White Bullseye And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 86 MAIDEN PEARL
JUSTIN BOWEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
S Millgate
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Scone 2yo Hcp on March 21 over 1000m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Fortissimo with 56kg at $61. Second-up 6th of 8 at Scone Mdn on April 14 over 900m, slow going 8 len behind Lady Olenna with 55.5kg at $101.
2
D DILLON
Black, Lilac Stripes And Cap