Scone 24 Feb 2026
GOING: S(7)
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MUSWELLBROOK FORD MAIDEN PLATE 1000m Track: SOFT 7 Clear (Max: 35) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Perfect Force leading the way. PERFECT FORCE (7) has opened her career impressively, finishing less than a length from the winner at both runs. Raced on the speed and wouldn't lie down but found one better over this distance at Gosford last start. Ready to win back in a country maiden. GO RUSSIAN (6) is still in her first prep but with the runs now being spaced she maintains a zest for racing. Led and gave a great sight but was nailed late over 900m at Newcastle last time. Will race handy again and is going to be tough to overcome. CHECKS'N'BALANCES (2) is a North Pacific three-year-old on debut for the Archibald camp. Trialling well and should have something to offer. Betting holds the key. BUNDORAN (4) has not raced since weakening to finish fifth over 1209m at Yarra Valley eight weeks ago. Now in the Gavin Groth stable. Placed four from six including twice at this trip so from gate one she is a chance. MOKE LAKE (1) is cherry ripe and from a nice draw should be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Perfect Force.
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MOKE LAKE
PETER H BLOOMFIELD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J L Thompson, Mrs P M Thompson, Mrs R C Thompson, Ms A J Thompson & G Hilton Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 900m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Extraglow with 59kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on January 29 over 900m, 2 len behind St Faith's with 56kg at $71. Rock hard fit and is one of the leading chances. |
3 J PENZA |
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CHECKS'N'BALANCES
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Bylong Park, A B Harris, M A Stitt, Farah Racing, S Newton, R W Mutton, W M Jago, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), N P Hopewell, C A Richardson, S M Whiddett, P J Brereton, Thefifthhole Racing, P J Sherry, Ohana Racing, D O'Driscoll, Hon G J Williamson, N A Herring, B J Hazelman & ANR Checksum Gelding by North Pacific facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this, most recently finishing runner-up at Tamworth on February 13 over 1000m. From a leading stable so must be respected. |
6 AARON BULLOCK |
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BRAZEN DIVA
JEREMY SYLVESTER 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG S Elaro & A Ayoub Two back was 4th in a small field at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 900m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Extraglow carrying 57kg at $4.40. Beaten just half a length on Sunday at Port Macquarie.. Unlikely to make the 48-hour back-up. |
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BUNDORAN
GAVIN GROTH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms K M Flaherty, P J Alt, Miss C M Sharman, J Jones, R J Mcintyre, S A Carpenter, L M Carpenter & H Speers Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 57 day letup. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Romantic Miss carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Second-up 5th of 7 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1209m, 3 len behind Military Base carrying 58kg at $5.50. Worth monitoring in betting at the first run for a new stable. |
1 ANNA ROPER |
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DAYLIGHT CAN WAIT
RODNEY NORTHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P M Hodgens & Miss H K Hodgens Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Goulburn Mdn December 19 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Sunsprite with 56kg at $101. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw October 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nitro with 55kg at $201. Hasn't shown enough to date to inspire confidence. |
4 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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GO RUSSIAN
RODNEY OLLERTON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Mrs G Rinkin Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Mid Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 900m, 1.1 len behind October Star carrying 55.5kg at $31. Before that 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1000m, 7 len behind Too Darn Finesse with 55.5kg at $31. Freshened up so although deep into the maiden prep she should have a lot to offer. |
5 C REITH |
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PERFECT FORCE
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BR/BL FILLY 56.0KG D M Hanley, J Unwala, Ms I Marzato, Ms J A Haxton, I D Wunsch, N E Rheinberger, D J Fahey, H J Fahey, R J Fahey, P T Collins & Ms J Jones Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on January 29 over 900m, long-neck behind St Faith's carrying 56.5kg at $2. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Gosford 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Scintillation carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Promising filly who finds the right race to break through. |
2 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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SCRAP
KIM WAUGH 2YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Miss J Flower, Miss S Flower & M E Waugh Gelding by Yes Yes Yes making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 850m on February 12. Keep an eye on the betting. |
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