Gunnedah   05 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

ULTRA LUBRICANTS COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1250m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Although on a small field the presence of some unraced runners should ensure a solid clip. TAKEOVER LAD (3) registered his seventh minor placing from eleven runs when a well-held third over 1400m at Coonabarabran a month ago. Back in trip while fresh looks a good move. Ready to finally break through in this modest maiden with winkers on for the first time. MUSUMECI (1) started favourite on debut recently at Tamworth but found the 1000m too slick. Better placed out to this trip and should give a much better account. YANABAH (4) settled well back and was never in contention over 1000m at Tamworth first-up. Will be more competitive out to this journey. First starter STOLEN SUMMER (8) is from the same family as smart gallopers Autumn Angel and Baraqiel. Respect any market support. The winner should come from this quartet, with RED SUNSET (7) best of the others. SUGGESTED PLAY: Takeover Lad to score.
1 6 MUSUMECI
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G Harvey
Was well-supported at debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind This One Time carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Expect a bold showing.
6
BRAITH NOCK
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
2 69x44 STAR OF SALISBURY
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms D M Moran
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sparklenglitter carrying 59kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 13 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Maktabi with 59kg at $7.50. SCRATCHED.
5
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
3 33453 TAKEOVER LAD
WAYNE BROWN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown) & M W Brown
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Coonabarabran Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Instead carrying 58.5kg at $1.65. The start before that second last in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn on March 24 over 1350m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Sirius Flyer carrying 59kg at $9.50. Making headway. Looks ideally placed to break the ice.
4
KODY NESTOR
Navy Blue, Maroon Yoke And Quartered Cap
4 352x7 YANABAH
MELANIE O'GORMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A R G Gow-Gates
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind This One Time carrying 57.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Armidale Ctry Mdn on September 22 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Swanbrook Gem carrying 58.5kg at $13. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
3
SIENA GRIMA
Pale Green, Purple Sash And Armbands
5 1 ATENTA
LOU MARY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Braebrook Thoroughbreds, L Mary, M J Arbon & The Three Wise Men
Lou Mary trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Scone. SCRATCHED.
9
Red And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
6 0x0 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. Returned from break 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. SCRATCHED.
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, Red And Green Hoops, Red Cap
7 09 RED SUNSET
CRAIG CLEGG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
B G Noble
Had two starts to date. At debut, 11th of 14 at this track Mdn on March 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Crook carrying 56.5kg at $21. Last start 9th of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Nevermista with 56.5kg at $61. Not showing enough.
2
MIKAYLA WEIR
Pink, Black Yoke Strip And Sleeves, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Cap
8 STOLEN SUMMER
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & K Yoshida
Filly by The Autumn Sun on debut. Trialled on April 9 at Scone over 1200m and finished eighth. Prefer to see her in a race before backing.
1
AARON BULLOCK
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
9 HEAPY'S LEGACY
SCOTT SINGLETON
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G J Hill, L J Axiak, Ms J Cullen, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), M J Devos, J G Felicetti, M G Dodds, S Pickersgill, W R Heap, P Whalan, D Weir, B M O'reilly, D R Phillips, D Ross, P Wells, Mrs M Benjamin, P Necovski, B M Bright, C P Gilmer & Mrs M M Wells
On debut. Two-year-old gelding by King's Legacy out of Vital Mist. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Wyong April 24. Doubt he will make an impression here so prepared to risk.
5
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Light Pink, White Braces, Light Blue Cap