Gunnedah   07 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

HAIRES BUS SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE 1300m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 34)   Rail: True.  

Small field in which Emerald Invasion can find the front comfortably at a moderate tempo. SORUTAL (6) showed good early dash before weakening to run eighth over 1200m at Tamworth last time out. Genuine chance who will find this more to her liking. ENVISIONED (2) gets weight relief again and should be at his top fourth-up. No excuse from the draw today after finishing fifth over 1200m at Tamworth. Minor place prospect. ERNIEGY (4) resumes today following a recent trial at Scone. Thought that he looked the part throughout that trial and now lands in a very winnable race on the back of that. Thinking that he can figure in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sorutal appeals more.
1 0x0x3 EMERALD INVASION
TROY O'NEILE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L O'Neile & F W P Cradock
Second-up today. Last start 3rd in a small field at Walcha Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shifa carrying 55kg at $5. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1000m, 8 len behind Ring My Bell carrying 57kg at $91. Fair effort on that occasion and worth thought.
1
ANGEL BRENNAN
Black, Four White Diamonds, Turquoise Sleeves, Black Seams, Turquoise Cap, White Diamonds
2 785 ENVISIONED
STEPHEN GLEESON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Gleeson, Mrs E Gleeson, T J Gleeson & B J Gleeson
Most recently 5th of 8 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Second Swing carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that 8th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1280m, in the wet; 10 len behind Alarthill with 56kg at $26. Major player in this easier contest.
3
DEON LE ROUX
Black With Pale Blue Diamond, White Sleeves, Red Cap
3 98856 SATIN DRAGON
LES ROBERTS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Bott, Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt) & L K Roberts
Most recently second last of 7 at Scone Ctry Mdn on February 24 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Currumbin Alley with 55kg at $71. The race before that second last in a small field at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 900m, in the wet; 11 len behind Extraglow with 59kg at $101. Will need to improve to have any impact in this race.
5
D NORTHEY
Green, White Sash, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Checked Cap
4 0x ERNIEGY
LOU MARY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S P Loane, J D Baxter, W R Keevers, J O'Connell, S J Nelson, J D Cummins, A Pulsford & J M Quinn
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Warwick Farm 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Clancy carrying 56kg at $81. Minor place contender.
4
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Navy Blue Tartan, Navy Blue And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 8032 MUIRISC
DAVID J SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
T Hagan & Mrs YL Clerke
Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Orange Mdn on February 14 over 1300m, 3 len behind Jewel County carrying 55.5kg at $13. The run before that ran last of 11 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Maximum Ride with 55.5kg at $201. Well placed for this.
5
Dark Green, Old Gold Horseshoe, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 96x78 SORUTAL
SUE GRILLS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
I Baka, Mrs S L Baka, J McDonald, Mrs A Spinelli, R S Bayley, J Mcdonogh, B R Mooney, Ms L H Whipps, M Spiteri, R Nikora, B McDonald, Ms S G Grills, DFL Jessat & D J Allport
Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Armidale Mdn on January 18 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Love That Girl carrying 55kg at $12. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Manaftermidnight with 57kg at $4.90. Can turn things around.
2
CASSEY WILLIAMS
Red, Gold Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves, Red Stars, Black Cap, Red Star
7 35502 NORTHERN GLOW
GAVIN GROTH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B T Smith & T J Torrens
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Tuncurry Mdn on January 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind The Final Say carrying 55kg at $7. The start before that second last of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on December 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hallonic carrying 55kg at $101. Watch for her dropping on these late with the claim.
3
LEANNE BOYD
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap