Muswellbrook   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

GREG CRIBB MEMORIAL RED CROWN 2YO HANDICAP 900m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1000m-300m; Cutaway Applies.  

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of first starters but expect good early pressure. RAGING FORCE (2) returns from a lengthy break and drops many levels for this. Gelded over the break since making his debut when sixth over 1000m in the G3 Breeders' Plate at Randwick last October. Fitted with the one 740m trial and looks too good for these from the inside gate. IT STAYS IN VEGAS (5) resumes after knocking up late on debut when an even fifth over 900m at Scone. Expected to have strengthened over the break and recent 900m trial win had merit. ANDREA (1) resumes after closing off strongly on debut when a game fifth over 900m at Newcastle. Shea Wilkes keeps the ride and the claim will prove valuable. First starter ISSY'S STAR (7) looks the pick of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Raging Force to shed his maiden status.
1 5x ANDREA
TONY BALL
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B A Ball & M A Ball
Resumes from a spell after only one run when from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn on February 15 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Frostfire carrying 55kg at $101. Likely improver.
4
SHAE WILKES
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamond Sleeves
2 6x RAGING FORCE
PETER SNOWDEN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Darby Racing Miss Loren, Austi Breakers Racing, J L Brooks, G Brosnan, G W Brown, Cattle Dogs, R Geraghty, S J Hatch, G King, A Leung, LNM Racing, Dr R McClenahan, C Mak, Muffin Racing, J F Neilsen, M A Slack-Smith, T Stoddard, Stories to Tel, Waving Cats Racing & W & J Leonard Racing
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Brdrs Plte on October 5 over 1000m, 3 len behind King Kirk carrying 56kg at $4. Gelded over the break and looks set for a bright return.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 TOOTONY
RODNEY OLLERTON
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Whitegate Pastoral (Mgr: A S Price) & A M Rhodes
On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Nicconi out of Torrid. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Newcastle over 780m. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today.
3
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Orange, Blue Hoops
4 VELKA
TODD HOWLETT
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T S Howlett, Jarjad Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), A Penot, J Rouanet & M P Demets
Todd Howlett trained two-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Tamworth trial. Has claims from the gate.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
Blue, Silver Shamrock, Silver Cap
5 5x IT STAYS IN VEGAS
SCOTT SINGLETON
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B A Rollings, B W Rollings, Mrs V E Williams, P B Williams, A J Copps, Mrs A H Jones, Stewies Punt Club (Mgr: B A Rollings), Peunting Pals (Mgr: B A Odell), B A Morphett & C S Thorpe
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 7 at Scone 2yo Hcp on January 30 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Lighthouse Lass with 58kg at $16. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
8
C REITH
White, Orange Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 64x ALL TOO SILENT
TONY BALL
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball & K J Ball
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Grafton 2yo Hcp January 27 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Zumbo carrying 55.5kg at $31. On debut ran last in a small field at Coffs Harbour 2yo Mdn-Sw January 12 over 800m, soft track; 9 len behind Shaggy with 54.5kg at $51. Will benefit greatly from this hitout.
6
SIENNA GRIMA
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamond Sleeves
7 ISSY'S STAR
KRIS LEES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Royal Blue Bloodstock (Mgr: N Iannunzio) & Lago Racing (Mgr: R Lago)
Filly by Frosted on debut. Finished fifth in a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 800m on May 7. Fitter for recent trials so don’t dismiss lightly.
2
A GIBBONS
Red, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
8 65 FIREPOP
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), Pinder Family Racing (Mgr: A M Pinder), G N Henwood, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, G Risa, Dr M T Gleeson, A Mavrelis, R Lesic, T A Clarke, QKR (Mgr: N Ferguson), S Pemble, T Staunton, D W Martin & C Gardiner
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn on May 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pierolite with 55kg at $10. One of the contenders.
9
R JONES
Cerise, White Cap
9 7 GO RUSSIAN
RODNEY OLLERTON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs G Rinkin
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 7 at Newcastle Mid 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 900m, on a wet track; 8 len behind All The Way Mae carrying 55kg at $101. Can't tip her on what we've seen to date.
9
GRANT BUCKLEY
Hot Pink, Black R Motif, Hooped Cap
10 57x NORTHERN GLOW
TONY BALL
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, Mrs E A Ball, Mrs J A Ball, Ms J A Mills, Mrs M R Ball & Mrs J Ball
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Grafton 2yo Hcp January 27 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Zumbo carrying 51kg at $17. On debut second last in a small field at Coffs Harbour 2yo Mdn-Sw January 12 over 800m, soft track; 8 len behind Shaggy carrying 51kg at $14. Prefer to see how she has returned.
7
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamond Sleeves