Taree   22 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

RACING MATES COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1262m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

A distinct absence of early speed so don't expect any records to be broken. PRINCE RUPERT (5) returned from a six-month spell and registered his first placing in nine starts when an eye-catching third over 1015m at Coffs Harbour last start. Well served by a longer trip today so he looks a great chance to finally break through. HIGHLAND MIRAGE (2) is a twenty-start maiden back for a fourth campaign. Placed two from three when fresh from a spell. Worth some thought with winkers on for the first time. QUICK BUCK (6) was strong late but never looked likely first-up over 1250m here. Will be working home hard again. BLUE KINGDOM (1) is a first starter from the Lou Mary stable who is trialling well and has been very well found in opening markets. Two-year-old NIKODY'S BINKS (11) was caught off the track last start so the run is worth forgiving. Draws the fence today and can bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prince Rupert is very good each-way value.
1 BLUE KINGDOM
LOU MARY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel) & W Y J Chow
Colt by Blue Point facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Gunnedah over 900m on July 9. Aided by a nice alley and should give a good account.
2
AARON BULLOCK
Red, Yellow Stars, Aqua Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Aqua Cap
2 4822x HIGHLAND MIRAGE
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms T L Schmidt
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn March 3 over 1509m, 1.5 len behind Secret Keeper carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw December 3 over 1308m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Idol Shot with 59kg at $7. Good fresh performer who cannot be ruled out.
3
L P ROLLS
Hot Pink, Black CSR Logo, Black Seams And Pom Pom
3 89940 JEUNETOS
JULIE LYNCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P D Lynch & Mrs J A Lynch
Most recently 10th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1410m, 5.5 len behind Another Peach with 59kg at $61. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Montgolfier carrying 59kg at $18. Yet to show much and prepared to risk here.
8
WINONA COSTIN
Black, Cream Diamonds, Stars Sleeves And Stars Cap
4 7750x KITSILANO
MATTHEW ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D G Proctor, Mrs D J Proctor, Miss M J Travis, S M Ishak, A P Ishak, Miss C L Stubbs, Mrs M M Cusack, J R Cusack, A Parsons, Mrs A A Travis & M J Robinson
Resumes. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw February 10 over 2110m, soft track; 23 len behind Format carrying 55kg at $26. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw December 3 over 1308m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Idol Shot with 57kg at $15. Hard to beat with the home track advantage.
10
BEN LOOKER
Royal Blue, Red And White Spots, White Cap, Red Pom Pom
5 558x3 PRINCE RUPERT
R J AGNEW
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Agnew, Three 3s Racing (Mgr: R A Wilson), B J Hyde, J H Leonard, K S Wills, B D Stevens, Mrs A M Agnew, London Circuit (Mgr: G M Wagner), S Kaddour, A P Stefopoulos, R D Hyde, G S Corra & Miss M Agnew
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1015m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Beebee with 59kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1000m, 10 len behind Mr Damage with 57.5kg at $16. Fitter and worth following up.
5
ANNA ROPER
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Red Cap
6 350x3 QUICK BUCK
GLEN MILLIGAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G R Milligan, Mrs V P Milligan, C J Swadling & P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr:Dr P D Braude)
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1250m, slow going 5 len behind Montgolfier with 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn on October 8 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hudson's Lenny carrying 58kg at $101. Back in good shape and is sure to run well.
11
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
7 80482 ALASKA DE LUNE
BRETT DODSON
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs T L Notman
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Mungindi Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Glitterscript carrying 55kg at $6. The run before that second last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 57kg at $31. SCRATCHED.
1
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
8 859x6 HYBRID
MS C REID
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
B A Dening
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1110m, slow going 5.5 len behind Andrea carrying 57kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Benalla F&M Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1412m, 9 len behind Coco Jen with 58kg at $51. Not keen.
4
MADELINE OWEN
Green, Yellow Star, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
9 05440 KERMAWI
PETER GRAHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
E P Leicht & Mrs G J Leicht
Last start ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn on July 12 over 1512m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Saint Cayetano with 56kg at $11. Before that got back early 4th in a small field at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1206m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tickle Me Pink carrying 57kg at $31. Form not up to scratch.
6
P GRAHAM
Green, White Light Bulb, Red Chevrons And Sleeves, Red And Green Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
10 7x SUBTLE HINTS
BRETT DODSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
B J Dodson, D T Barry, H P Barry, P J McPherson, C P Rowthorne, A E Johnson, R J Pails, J M Hynes, T S Saladine, M Canning, S T Schiffmann & Ms S J Taylor
Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn on December 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Knot Another Kiss with 55.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
11
R SPOKES
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
11 x8828 NIKODY'S BINKS
PETER CHEERS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Grafton Super Mdn on July 13 over 1006m, 4 len behind Gaylord carrying 55.5kg at $81. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn on June 30 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Expido carrying 55kg at $51. Draws perfectly and can improve.
1
LEANNE BOYD
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead, Pink Stars On Sleeves, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead On Cap
12 8 STRATEGIC FUN
MATTHEW ROBINSON
3YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss M J Travis, M J Robinson, Ms D L Robinson & Mrs A A Travis
At debut, second last of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Montgolfier carrying 59kg at $21. Cannot recommend at this stage.
7
GRANT BUCKLEY
Apricot, Pale Blue Maltese Cross And Cap
13 958x7 SAME TERMS
MATTHEW ROBINSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss M J Travis, Mrs A A Travis, C E Travis & M J Robinson
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Montgolfier with 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1012m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Sweden with 55kg at $26. Can't recommend.
9
SHAE WILKES
Purple, Yellow Star, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
14 6 EXORBITANT MISS
CASSANDRA STUMMER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
MJ Abdallah
Dual acceptor. Jumped at long odds at debut, from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Echelon with 57kg at $31. Expected to do far better this time. SCRATCHED.
4
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Light Blue, Lilac V, Quartered Cap