Muswellbrook 02 May 2025
GOING: H(10)
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VIATEK SHOWCASE COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1280m Track: Heavy 9 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: +3m 1000m to 300m. True Remainder. |
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Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. NAFTALI (3) brings the best form and strongest ratings to this average contest. Surged late from last on the turn when fourth over 1100m at Scone. Strips fitter and can race a little closer from the good draw. Will relish the extra distance. ATENTA (7) superbly bred filly by Lonhro out of multiple Group winning mare Streama on debut for the Lou Mary stable. Has impressed in her two latest trials and will handle the conditions. TARRANT COUNTY (4) returns from a lengthy break. Back without a trial and has placed in the heavy conditions. Minor claims best. GHAZNAVI (1) chipped away late on resumption when third over 1100m at Mudgee. Well drawn with a few gear changes and must be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Naftali to win with race fitness on his side.
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GHAZNAVI
CAMERON CROCKETT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG C Crockett, D J Carlson, D Blanusa, G K Williams, C Williams, Mrs C Huggett, Off The Cuff, D Brady, D W Geany, Bookie Busters, Mrs J Johnson, M V Swanson, W A Turner & S Backman Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Mudgee Mdn on April 20 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Rotho Bro carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Copacabana carrying 59kg at $26. Shaping up nicely and can play a role in the finish. |
3 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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MONTE AZUL
RODNEY NORTHAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG K S Chung & M W Chung On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Almanzor out of Montrachet. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Scone April 9. Would prefer to see him perform on race day before recommending. |
6 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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NAFTALI
BRETT CAVANOUGH 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Enniroc carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Rail Trail carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Has ability and set to shed his maiden status. |
1 M BELL |
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TARRANT COUNTY
PHILLIP BOYD 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B R Boyd & Miss J R Boyd Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Scone Cl1-Sw August 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Sebilla carrying 56.5kg at $14. On debut fifth of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw June 23 over 1300m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Dash By carrying 59kg at $26. Expected to run well. |
5 WINONA COSTIN |
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THE MATRIX
JULIA PRESITS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms M L Summerhill & T T Auld Gelding by Santos making his first appearance. Finished sixth in a Newcastle trial over 1000m on April 16. Trial form has been pretty ordinary and inclined to let him go around in this. |
2 JENNY DUGGAN |
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YEAH MATE
KRISSIE SIMPKINS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K l Simpkins Last start 10th of 12 at Bathurst Mdn Hcp on April 25 over 1400m, 16 len behind Royalify with 56.5kg at $81. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1280m, 10 len behind Dealt with 57kg at $151. Can't enthuse. |
4 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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ATENTA
LOU MARY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Braebrook Thoroughbreds, L Mary, M J Arbon & The Three Wise Men Three-year-old filly (Lonhro - Streama). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Scone over 900m on April 9. Can make an immediate impact despite a tricky draw. |
7 D DILLON |
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ELLOFABY
BEN BLAY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG P R Moore, Ms L M Moore, J M Bennett, Mrs V A Cook & M F Cook Third race start. First start second last of 12 at Tuncurry Mdn on December 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Missile Charm with 55.5kg at $41. Went for a spell before returning second last of 12 at Scone Mdn on April 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Spenzalot with 55.5kg at $151. Others have better credentials. |
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STOLEN SUMMER
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & K Yoshida First starter. Three-year-old filly by The Autumn Sun out of Angel Of Mercy. At the most recent trial finished eighth at a Scone over 1200m April 9. Forward showing expected. |
1 AARON BULLOCK |
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