Glen Innes   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

CAMPBELL'S BUTCHERY - TOP OF THE RANGES MAIDEN PLATE 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Skeptical and Visualise will settle forward and can set a moderate tempo. VISUALISE (4) ran the odd good race earlier in the year and probably lacked a bit of strength. He is having his first start for a new trainer at an easier level, and will be hard to hold out from his handy gate fresh up. PERHAPS PERHAPS (8) did not cope with the quick backup at Port Macquarie nearly 2 weeks ago and will find this company more to her liking. She will be spot on with her fitness third up, and a form reversal is on the cards. SKEPTICAL (10) has been thereabouts in all 4 starts this prep and has since changed stables. The quieter surroundings of her new yard will help, and she can figure in the first 3 here. LIBBY (6) will be peaking third up and should be ready to show some worthwhile form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Visualise to win.
1 20777 BRASS BAND
RENITA BEATON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T L Schmetzer & J P Warren
Most recently 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1540m, 6 len behind Green Meadows with 58.5kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Network Error with 56kg at $26. Has ability and can do much better.
9
L P ROLLS
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 8900x IMPOSING TIGER
BILL BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Brown & R Patorniti
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Ipswich Mdn January 13 2024 over 1680m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Dark Thinker with 54kg at $151. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Goondiwindi Mdn-Sw December 2 2023 over 1100m, soft track; 12 len behind Torrential carrying 59.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run.
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JACK BAKER
Pink, Black Stars, Striped Sleeves and Cap
3 659x5 MINISTER GARRETT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Beattie
Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Tuncurry Mdn on April 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Miami Baby carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn on May 24 over 1500m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Son Of Heroic with 57.5kg at $14. Expect he'll find this too tough.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap
4 5404x VISUALISE
JACOB PERRETT
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Englebrecht & Mrs R L Englebrecht
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw February 28 over 1500m, 10 len behind Maison Louis with 58.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn December 8 over 1300m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Tessy Tee carrying 56.5kg at $12. Can return in winning form.
3
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Black And White Checks, Tartan Sleeves And Cap
5 0x580 ALASKA DE LUNE
BRETT DODSON
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs T L Notman
Most recently second last of 14 at Armidale Ctry Mdn on April 15 over 1400m, 14 len behind Fleetly carrying 55kg at $51. Before that second last of 9 at Taree Ctry Mdn on March 25 over 1312m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Hardash carrying 57kg at $12. Struggling to make a case.
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STEPHEN CUMMINS
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
6 24x80 LIBBY
RIDGE WILSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S H Wain & Mrs J Wain
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Armidale Super Mdn on April 6 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Atoka with 56.5kg at $31. Last start got back early 10th of 14 at Armidale Ctry Mdn on April 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fleetly carrying 55kg at $41. Rates highly and can make amends.
9
SIENA GRIMA
Yellow, Black Spot And Pom Pom
7 69 NEO TORA
DANIEL WHEELER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Torbrook Park Racing (Mgr: Ms L A Tobin), Miss K L Dixon, P R Kennedy, B E Gray, Mrs P J Gray, Jade & Miss D A Wheeler
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, second last of 7 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Daulton carrying 56.5kg at $31. Second-up ran last of 9 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Mawsons Expedition carrying 56.5kg at $151. Must improve sharply to feature.
6
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Black, Light Green T B Brand, Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Light Green T B Brand
8 5x50 PERHAPS PERHAPS
MARC QUINN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Riverstone Lodge (Mgr: A R Kemp) & E Barter
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1509m, 1.5 len behind Justifiably with 55.5kg at $2.05. Last start second last of 11 at Port Macquarie Mdn on April 27 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Imarealamerican carrying 55kg at $7. Tough to beat if near her best.
8
LIAM BLANCH
Yellow, Red Diamond Band And Sleeves
9 x708x ROCK A BYE IVY
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss E Ljung
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn December 7 over 1625m, 12 len behind Zouwaler carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Dalby Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sidled with 55.5kg at $7.50. Looks up against it.
7
MIKAYLA WEIR
White, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
10 x4685 SKEPTICAL
SCOTT COVER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J Oliver & S Cover
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Let Rip with 56.5kg at $3.10. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Orange Super Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hinune with 55kg at $11. Certainly worth another chance.
4
BILLY CRAY
Maroon, White Horseshoe And Whip, Checked Sleeves And Maroon Cap With White Horseshoe And Whip