Murwillumbah   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

BRIMS CONCRETE & LANDSCAPE CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 2020m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

Maurita or O'caldino to take the lead and attempt to control the tempo. GUARDED OPTIMIST (2) backed up within four days when a game second at the Sunshine Coast last time out. Another quick turnaround but has struck a very winnable contest. O'CALDINO (9) is a maiden and if you can forgive a shock failure last time out and go on the previous effort he's a major player. JUSTICE SERVED (3) has been around the mark without winning of late but does have a heavy track placing so is worth including. LASQUETI BOOM (5) and MAURITA (6) are capable of being competitive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Guarded Optimist to win.
1 55909 GOLD SOMETHING
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Sharpe, Mrs M E De Gonneville, Mrs J W Baker & R K Baker
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on May 9 over 2245m, in the wet; 12 len behind Nature Boy carrying 55kg at $101. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on April 19 over 1812m, 19 len behind Frenchburg with 57kg at $17. Form not good enough even for this level.
3
JEFF KEHOE
Apricot, Black Braces, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 28672 GUARDED OPTIMIST
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Newington Farm (Mgr: S Wilson), J R Makepeace, HJ Haydon, S Wilson, S M Watts, S Weightman, J M Hynes, S Haydon, Onestorm Racing (Mgr: G Felstead), Ms S Plangklang, S P Davis, T J Ferguson & R McMaster
Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, slow going 1.3 len behind La Cometa with 60kg at $8. The race before that 7th of 14 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 21 over 1690m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Sunny Disposition with 55.5kg at $16. Looks to be getting close to a win and this is a big chance for him.
8
DYLAN TURNER
White, Black N F Motif and Armbands
3 34074 JUSTICE SERVED
RAY DART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw on May 26 over 2450m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Smelter with 60kg at $16. Before that 7th of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind The Khan with 61.5kg at $16. Been thereabouts and is a place chance at least.
10
JETT NEWMAN
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
4 00940 SIR ZINO
VANESSA MCLENNAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms V McLennan
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 14 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1600m, 15 len behind Talakai carrying 57kg at $201. The start before that 4th in a small field at Armidale Bm58 on April 25 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Cascade Mountain with 53kg at $10. Forty starts for one win isn't inspiring and place best.
1
ANTHONY ALLEN
Royal Blue, Cerise And White Checked Band, White Sleeves And Cap
5 54555 LASQUETI BOOM
HELEN PAGE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook)
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Whisky Train carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that got back early 5th of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 19 over 1640m, 2.5 len behind Hello In There carrying 52kg at $8.50. Best efforts have been on heavy tracks so stays under notice.
4
JADEN LLOYD
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
6 32164 MAURITA
CHRIS ZINTILIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C Zintilis, J R R Marinacce & BNL Racing (Mgr: B Nickson)
Last start 4th of 14 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Talakai carrying 57kg at $9.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 2000m, 10 len behind Savannah Gangster carrying 55kg at $8. Found the line well last time and has to be considered.
6
D PEISLEY
White, Turquoise Band
7 00400 ROBE RAIDER
DENNIS DWANE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
D Dwane
Most recently eased back early on 10th of 14 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1600m, 9 len behind Talakai with 57kg at $101. Before that second last of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1900m, on heavy track; 7 len behind The Khan with 55kg at $26. Not racing with the enthusiasm you'd like to see.
7
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
8 9x566 MINISTER GARRETT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Beattie
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Talakai carrying 56.5kg at $101. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Glen Innes Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Visualise with 59kg at $21. Still a maiden after 21 starts and needs to lift.
9
JAKE BAYLISS
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap
9 x4467 O'CALDINO
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M A McLean, Ms W J Agar, J W Allwood, D C Brett, G Carnell, L Conner, S J Cresswell, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), Ms J De Martin, Ms K J George, L Kenny, N Koerner, B N MacDonald, L MacDonald, J McAndrew, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), B Nicoll, J T Rouse & P T Watene
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 15 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mazis with 58.5kg at $14. Before that 6th of 14 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1666m, slow going 5 len behind Deep Dawn carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. If you overlook last time he's not far off a breakthrough.
2
MATTHEW MCGUREN
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 06980 BRASH 'N' WOOD
BRETT BELLAMY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Wood, S W Wood, B J Wood & G R Hurley
At the latest run ran last of 14 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1600m, 16 len behind Talakai carrying 55kg at $151. The race before that 8th of 13 at Casino Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Beauty Eight with 59kg at $101. Couldn't make a case.
5
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Gold, Dark Green Braces And Armbands, Lime Green Cap