Casino   30 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

NORTHERN RIVERS CONCRETING 2YO SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these at the races for the first time. WHAT A RUSH (7) has been kept fresh since returning from a spell with a game all-the-way win over this distance at Port Macquarie five weeks ago. Progressive filly who can keep things rolling with the help of a lovely draw. SCRIPTUS VIVACE (5) has not appeared since scrambling home as favourite on debut over today's trip at the Sunshine Coast on 31 January. Placed in a recent Deagon trial and looks ready for a bright return. ARCHIE MAXIMUS (1) is a Brutal colt on debut for the Matthew Dunn stable. Looks pretty smart, recently winning a Gold Coast trial. Keep an eye on the betting. Talented filly STEFFI ELECTRICA (8) returns from a 111-day break. Ran the smart Sunrays to 2.3 lengths on debut. Big chance if she finds that form. THE POOL BOY (12) has won both his trials for the Sears yard and looks set to make a bright start to his career. SUGGESTED PLAY: What A Rush to win a decent two-year-old race.
1 ARCHIE MAXIMUS
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
L Waller
Dual acceptor. Colt by Brutal on debut. Won trial at Gold Coast over 1000m on May 20. Looks all set to run well.
3
JETT NEWMAN
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
2 BUCKET LIST
JOHN SHELTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs T S Schmidt & Mrs J A Finneran
On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Better Than Ready out of Flying Style. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1050m at Grafton May 9. Facing a stiff test.
7
L P ROLLS
Pink, Black Horseshoe, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Black Pom Pom
3 6405x DESTINYS SUMMIT
BRIAN GENTLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B A Gentle, Ms C S Wakelam & P Brady
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp January 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dushenka carrying 55.5kg at $26. On debut sixth of 9 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp November 2 over 1000m, 7 len behind Strawberry Smash carrying 59kg at $51. SCRATCHED.
9
BRANDON LERENA
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap
4 NIVASHI
RENITA BEATON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J A Cate, J P Carothers, A J Buckland, D Gaffney, M D Gould, Miss C J Cate & S Greaves
Dual acceptor. First starter by Kobayashi - Niva. Has run a number of ordinary trials leading in today's debut. Not seen on the track to assess positively. SCRATCHED.
11
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 1x SCRIPTUS VIVACE
LIAM BIRCHLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
C A Armstrong, G R Nicholson, T A Catanzariti, J Scanlan, J R Corley, C J Gibbons, D Trikamji, McWoodleod Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Mcleod), T J Millar, P Dawson, J Salazar, P Thompson, J M Wiggins, G Edwards, J W McInally, A K Voller, T J Lynch & Mrs D Edwards
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn Hcp January 31 over 1000m defeating Bent Bridge with 57.5kg at $2.40. Expected to feature.
4
KAYLA JOHNSTON
Maroon, White V And Cap
6 23x61 TINKERBELLA
GLENN RICHARDSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
G K Richardson, P J Jackson & Mrs L J Jackson
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 at Warwick 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 800m, 3 len behind Worthy Enuff with 56kg at $2.80. Second-up favourite; won by 1.2 len at Gatton 2yo Mdn-Sw May 9 over 860m defeating Krumac carrying 56kg at $2.20. SCRATCHED.
2
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Red, Royal Blue Diagonal Halves, Yellow Sleeves, Quartered Cap And Yellow Pom Pom
7 02x1 WHAT A RUSH
NEIL GODBOLT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.1 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1000m in the wet defeating Angels Cloud carrying 55kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Coffs Harbour 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Shaggy with 55kg at $18. No reason she cannot keep the ball rolling.
2
LESLIE TILLEY
Yellow, Red Hoops, Dark Blue Cap
8 32x STEFFI ELECTRICA
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin), A J Edmonds, A J Guarrera, R J Naylor, D Love, Mrs K L Calkin & Ms E K Harding
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Lucky Lass carrying 56kg at $2.45. On debut third in a small field at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw January 22 over 1110m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Sunrays with 56kg at $8.50. Has claims if presented on song.
1
ANTHONY ALLEN
Royal Blue And White Seams, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Seams
9 CALL TO COURAGE
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A J Edmonds, Emmanuel Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M S Sowerby), Miss P Matenga, B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green), N Harris, H J P O'Halloran, R Harris & Sultans of Bling Racing (Mgr: R Harris)
Dual acceptor. Filly by Microphone making her first appearance. Won a Gold Coast trial over 1000m on May 20. SCRATCHED.
12
Dark Blue, White Flames, Striped Sleeves
10 UNCLOTHED
PAUL SHAILER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G Harvey
Dual acceptor. Paul Shailer trained two-year-old filly lining up for debut. Winner of her most recent trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. SCRATCHED.
4
BEN LOOKER
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
11 OUTOFTHEOFFICE
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M R Stitt, K Bakewell & S P Madden
First starter by Flying Artie out of Pocket Missile. Ran third in Grafton trial over 1050m May 9. Prefer to see under race conditions.
6
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Green, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
12 THE POOL BOY
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A C Black, Miss L E Edwards, T J Sears & M L Sears
Gelding by Too Darn Hot making his first race start. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Won trial at Gold Coast over 1000m on May 20. Looks ready to run well.
5
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Gold, Red Vee Yoke, Sleeves And Cap