Inverell   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

WATKIN'S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 11)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Miss Heroic to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. WEATHER (3) was shuffled back mid-race then came again to finish second last start over this trip at Toowoomba. That run followed a five-week let-up so he does strip fitter. The one to beat in a plain affair. MISS HEROIC (6) filled a placing for the first time last Saturday, leading for home before finding one better over this distance at Coonabarabran. Big chance with a repeat of that performance. SOOFREE (8) didn't do a bad job to finish midfield on debut over 1110m at Port Macquarie a fortnight ago. Open to plenty of improvement and from the inside gate is a winning hope. SANTOS EL HALPER (2) is a twenty-five-start maiden whose recent form has been poor. Best figures measure up so throw him in the exotics. INSAIN FLAME (5) is in the mix on a seven-day back-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Weather to break through.
1 080x MR SQUARE PANTS
COLT PROSSER
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 59.0KG
Mrs T Prosser, Mrs C D Mchugh, Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe) & Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant)
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1206m, 21 len behind Jamacri carrying 57.5kg at $201. On debut ran last of 12 at Kempsey Mdn-Sw December 16 over 1000m, 18 len behind Toyger carrying 57.5kg at $51. Will need to improve greatly.
7
LIAM BLANCH
White, Silver Yoke, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Royal Blue Cap
2 x5560 SANTOS EL HALPER
DAVID CAMPBELL
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms F J Rodwell & I P Cook
At the latest run second last of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1120m, slow going 11 len behind Zaindara with 59kg at $20. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 56kg at $15. Will be harder to beat this time.
8
CASSEY WILLIAMS
Dark Blue, White Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
3 45628 WEATHER
WAYNE NUGENT
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
W P Nugent, B W Wakefield, Mrs N M Wakefield, Mrs T J Hahn, J E Hahn, Ms F R Hilliar, L C Riseley, Canning Downs Stud (Mgr: J E M Barnes) & B Sands
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn on July 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Ejay's Firefox carrying 52.5kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 10 at Goondiwindi Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Red Vodka with 57kg at $3.20. Shapes as a key runner.
5
JADE METCALFE
Black, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap
4 770x FIZZY DIZZY
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G H Melling
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn January 27 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Rock The Sunrise with 55.5kg at $51. On debut seventh of 10 at Armidale Super Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1100m, 5 len behind Sharpen The Knives with 57kg at $101. Will be better for the run.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Armbands And Cap
5 93704 INSAIN FLAME
TROY O'NEILE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
R P Stapleford, Mrs J M Stapleford, N P Stapleford, N Hudson, S Kerr, R Van-Kemenade, D N Hudson, Mrs J Hudson, M Schoemaker & B P Whitty
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Coonabarabran Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gettin' Tipsy with 57kg at $13. The run before that ran last of 12 at Tamworth Super Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Spandex carrying 55kg at $101. Can do better.
2
WENDY PEEL
Pink And Blue Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
6 45462 MISS HEROIC
MICHAEL DYKES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Dykes & Mrs P L Dykes
At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Coonabarabran Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Gettin' Tipsy carrying 57kg at $4.60. The start before that led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Nova Centauri with 57kg at $101. Strong chance to break though.
6
BEN LOOKER
Brown, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
7 09 PRIDE OF NATIONS
SUE GRILLS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
I Baka, Mrs S L Baka, J Mcdonogh, J McDonald, B McDonald & Ms L H Whipps
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, second last of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on June 16 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Magic Sorcerer with 57.5kg at $26. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Halle Bee carrying 57.5kg at $26. Hard to get too enthused.
4
SIENNA GRIMA
Red, Gold Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves, Red Stars, Black Cap, Red Star
8 4 SOOFREE
BRETT DODSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
P Lanigan
At debut, 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Andrea with 57kg at $16. One of the contenders.
1
L P ROLLS
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap