Corowa   03 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

COROWA CHAFF MILL COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1300m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Commanding Shadow is the probable leader in the small field. Very weak field with the exception of NEESON (6) who charged home late to get up for second when resuming over 1100m at Nowra last start. Beautifully placed over an extra furlong and this looks his race to lose. COMMANDING SHADOW (1) is a 14-start maiden who found 1000m a bit slick at Balranald last time. Led and just failed to hang on over 1200m at Wagga Riverside three back - poses a threat if he finds that form. INSTIGATE (7) has showed pace but failed to finish off in her three runs to date, all in shorter races. Less pressure today so might offer a bit more in the final stages. LAUNCH MODE (3) resumes. Has been in the money seven times so isn't hopeless. Will be better for this run but can sneak into the frame. Hard to see the others making any waves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Neeson to win but will be short. Standout trifecta 6 from 1-3-7.
1 22544 COMMANDING SHADOW
PAUL MCVICAR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P McVicar, J I Bilney, Z Colovic, J Colovic, D Dillon, C Harper, P Harper, R Wilson & N Hinkley
Last start 4th in a small field at Balranald Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind MacRistal House carrying 55kg at $2. The run before that 5th of 7 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Mdn on October 18 over 1065m, 3 len behind Stern Looks with 55kg at $10. Making headway. Can improve on the latest effort and looks the danger.
3
BRENDAN WARD
Black, Light Blue And Pink Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
2 0x HEART BALM
J W SCOBIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J W Scobie, Ms K M Blay, B J Blay & K L Roots
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on August 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Autumn Break carrying 59kg at $151. Want to have another look at him.
7
B VALE
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
3 35x8x LAUNCH MODE
RODGER WATERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Waters, M J Scollard, D L Hepworth, J J A Waters, Miss G K Waters & Mrs M J Waters
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Albury Super Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1175m, 9 len behind Dubai Darling carrying 59kg at $91. When resuming last campaign came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Wagga Riverside Super Mdn on December 24 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Divron carrying 52.5kg at $26. Can sneak into the frame.
2
JOSH RICHARDS
Gold, Royal Blue Cap
4 00x85 THE SWEENEY
PAUL MCVICAR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Sweeney & J Bourke
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Jerilderie Mdn on September 27 over 1300m, 9 len behind Grunt For Glory with 57kg at $7.50. Second-up second last in a small field at Albury Ctry Mdn on October 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Majestic Deel carrying 56kg at $31. Others appeal more.
5
J KISSICK
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
5 GO COMMANDO
DANIELLE SEIB
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J E Abrahams)
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Savabeel out of Backless. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Rosehill October 24. SCRATCHED.
7
Yellow, Black And White Checked Band And Armbands, Yellow Cap
6 2x2 NEESON
DANIELLE SEIB
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P McGregor, Mrs M G Mcgregor, D G Mcclelland, Mrs D P Bradshaw, D W Kunjasich, G M Long, A Nunan, P J Clapson, S J Lemos, T J Williams, B M Cohen, J K Vella & T J Vella
Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Callenem Thru with 56kg at $2.50. Returned from break came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Cosmic Attraction with 56.5kg at $1.95. Promising type who won't be a maiden for long.
1
SHAUN GUYMER
Orange And White Checks, Green Sleeves
7 646 INSTIGATE
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
P M Knight
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 11 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Oriental Dane with 55kg at $26. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Cootamundra Mdn on October 5 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Ready To Rush carrying 57.5kg at $12. Draws out again but is in line for a top three finish.
6
C J PARISH
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
8 49x87 MY INSPIRATION
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M Travers, Mrs S G Harris, S Slaven, R Burden, K Harris, L Rutledge, Ms M J Hayward, Ms D Slaven, JS Slaven, MS Slaven & R Slaven
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Jagerschnitzel carrying 56kg at $12. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1200m, 14 len behind Stormbringer with 55kg at $41. Must improve sharply.
4
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom