Narrandera   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

GRIFFITH CITY VOLKSWAGON & NARRANDERA SIGNS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. JUSTBETRYIN' (2) showed far more resilience last start with a tongue tie on for the first time, battling on gamely for third in a busy finish over this trip at Wagga. Beautifully drawn and in a modest affair gets his chance to open the account. AIRFIELD (12) has not raced since a poor debut at Hawkesbury on 20 February. Trialled well prior to that so he probably has more to offer. Worth some thought despite a tricky gate. UYTAAHKOO (11) showed pace but tired late over today's journey at Wagga recently. Finds a much easier assignment this time and should give backers a sight. CHASING QUIVERS (6) was in the leading division and only felt the pinch close to home when returning after almost a year off the scene at Corowa recently. Gets the blinkers for the first time so she should be competitive again. Trust In A Gust debutant GIRLS GAMBIT (1) went okay in a recent Wangaratta jump-out. One to monitor for market support. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Justbetryin'.
1 GIRLS GAMBIT
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Gelding by Trust In A Gust making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Wangaratta jump-out on June 5. Aided by a nice alley and should give a good account.
2
J W STANLEY
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Star Cap
2 08853 JUSTBETRYIN'
KERRY WEIR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S Hardy, T J Hardy, J A Lenehan & S P Kearnes
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Wagga Ctry Mdn on June 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Winehouse carrying 55kg at $11. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Wagga Riverside Mdn on May 24 over 1065m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind The Bay Fox carrying 57kg at $21. Tough to beat.
1
J KISSICK
Orange, Black Braces, Yellow Sleeves And Orange Cap
3 TOUGH CHOICE
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K J Ledger, Mrs J A Madgwick, Tauto Syndicate (Mgr: K R Fields), A G Tabor & Ms J A Lloyd
On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Master Of Design out of Backlashed. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Wodonga over 800m. Watch for any market moves.
12
ALICE KENNEDY
Royal Blue, Orange Sleeves And Cap
4 6x759 CALM DOWN SHERIFF
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
N J Hobson, A P Hobson, R T Hobson & Mrs R E Hobson
Last start 9th of 12 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Yoomee Wonder with 58kg at $91. Before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1100m, 5 len behind Therapist carrying 57.5kg at $101. Has the task ahead.
4
B VALE
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
5 CHAANDEE
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
D Rodgers, Miss M H McCarroll, N Gray & G R Luker
Mare by Puissance De Lune making her first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on June 5 at Wangaratta when finished fourth. Prepared to give her this run.
9
JESSICA BOOTH
Royal Blue, Orange Sleeves And Cap
6 577x4 CHASING QUIVERS
DAVID O'PREY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
A T Harrison, M Angelini, S P Ross, T Machin & M Harrison
Second run back. First-up after a year sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Shelly's Legacy with 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 16 2024 over 1170m, 10 len behind Villefranche carrying 56kg at $51. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
8
BRENDAN WARD
Yellow, Red Half With Yellow Eagle, Red Armbands And Cap, Yellow Seams And Pom Pom
7 HAPPY GEE GEE
CRAIG WIDDISON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
C V Huckel
First starter. Four-year-old mare by Astern out of Cottoned On. At the most recent trial finished fifth on May 26 at Wodonga over 800m. Prefer to see.
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N SOUQUET
Red, Aqua Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Aqua Stars Cap
8 060x7 SUPER CAPONE
MAREE HOPKINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Hopkins & E Lawlor
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 7 at Bathurst Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, 32 len behind Joy Of The World carrying 55kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Kempsey Mdn on September 19 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Bodhi Boy with 54.5kg at $101. Unlikely to threaten.
3
NICK HEYWOOD
Black, Yellow Fern, Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 TRIGOSO
TIM DONNELLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A Barton & Mrs B L Barton
Filly by Strasbourg facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Wagga trial over 1000m on June 5. Watch for any market confidence.
6
CARLY FRATER
Maroon, Black Stripes, Striped Cap, Black Pom Pom
10 7x TRISTANIA
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs K A Hews & G A Hews
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Benalla 3yo F Mdn on February 16 over 1112m, 8 len behind Where's Brittany with 57kg at $81. Will take great benefit from this run.
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Purple, Silver Lightning Bolt And On Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 x9397 UYTAAHKOO
R R WESTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R R Weston
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Mdn on June 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Winehouse carrying 52kg at $81. The run before that 9th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 8 len behind Platinum Ridge carrying 55kg at $51. Great chance to atone.
10
ELLA MCGUIRK
Green, Orange Quarters And Cap
12 0x AIRFIELD
NATALIE JARVIS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), T J Cassidy, K J Cassidy, D A Lowes, C K Brailsford, K G Eisenhuth, P Lowes & Dr E Goodwin
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn on February 20 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Indecisive with 56kg at $31. Has more to offer.
11
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
13 07 HILLBILY KYNECTION
JEFFREY KYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Kyne, Mrs M Cunningham, L J Cunningham, Mrs A Frampton, Mrs K Hepworth, Mrs R Omond, S Jones, R L Grant, Mrs G L Kyne, J Kyne, K Stratford & S Anderson
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1000m, 9 len behind Per Sempre carrying 59.5kg at $81. Second-up 7th of 13 at Corowa Mdn on June 2 over 900m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Majestic Maremma carrying 58kg at $101. Has a fair way to go.
5
ALYSHA WARREN
Orange, Royal Blue Smiling K, Hooped Sleeves, Smiling K Cap
14 90x EXCELLENT REWARD
JOHN FITZGERALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Murray, L J Murray, M A Murray & Ms G L Fitzgerald
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1206m, 8 len behind Art Critic carrying 57.5kg at $81. On debut second last of 10 at Corowa Mdn December 28 over 900m, 10 len behind Rockbarton Shout carrying 58kg at $51. Prefer to see how she returns.
4
JOSH RICHARDS
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
15 9 THE VILLAGE FOX
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Weeding, B A Radings, R W Byrnes, T R W Byrnes, M Guttler, J Iori, S J Iori, G L Jones, J Laffy & D Mills
Was well in the market at debut, 9th of 13 at Corowa Mdn on June 2 over 900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Majestic Maremma with 59kg at $4.60. Looms as a serious contender.
15
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
16 99x80 ONE SPECIAL GIRL
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Spiteri
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 10 at Werribee 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1110m, 13 len behind Just Bolts with 55.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Corowa Mdn on June 2 over 900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Majestic Maremma carrying 56kg at $26. Form not up to scratch.
14
Red, White SFS Inside Circle, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
17 00x90 CHOCOLATE ISLE
PETER SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M J McMahon
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up couldn't go on with it; second last of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1000m, 9 len behind Per Sempre with 59.5kg at $7. Second-up 10th of 13 at Corowa Mdn on June 2 over 900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Majestic Maremma with 55kg at $13. Not keen on his chances.
1
Orange, Royal Blue Spots, Quartered Cap
18 23508 COSMIC POPPETT
DICK DALE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R T Dale
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Cobar Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cooma Hut with 57kg at $6. Before that ran last of 12 at Albury F&M Mdn on May 16 over 1175m, 10 len behind Heavenly Kiss carrying 55kg at $201. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Red Cap