Muswellbrook   12 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

ASAHI CG&E MAIDEN PLATE 1280m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +4m 1200m-300m Cutaway applies .  

Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. SPLASH OF STEEL (6) showed ability last campaign and strips fitter for this after motoring late from back in the field with a sound fourth over 1000m at Scone. Extra trip in his favour from the good gate. Go close. BREAKOUT (8) gets a better set-up for this at his third race start. Slow into stride and chipped away late when fifth over 1150m at Illawarra Grange. Finds an easier race with leading apprentice aboard. MAKO (3) three weeks between runs when he went out quickly before folding up in the straight to finish seventh over 1450m at Illawarra Grange. This shapes as a much easier contest. Each way. PEERLESS SON (5) resumes. Had genuine excuses from the wide gate on debut when he came out quickly before fading to finish eighth over 1200m at Wagga last February. Improver from the good gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Splash Of Steel each-way.
1 376x6 FIREY TRUTH
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), A Carusi, K L Lees, Gundy Boys (Mgr: C R Price), Get Many (Mgr: A J Belcastro), A P Agius, D I Hollyman, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), B Duffy, H W Diehl, B A Hoban, J J Aitken, Stormy Knights Racing (Mgr: M D Waters), C R Price & J Lovett
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Doomben Mdn January 29 over 1650m, 5 len behind Kurithea carrying 60kg at $13. On debut third of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Levelling Up carrying 57kg at $8.50. Wait and see how he comes back.
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Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
2 x4044 LUKE SKYWALKER
DAVID HATCH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating, L F Hatch & S C Hemmings
Racing well recently. Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Gatton 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Encrypted Feeling carrying 58kg at $3.60. The start before that 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kadesky with 57.5kg at $8. Finds a suitable race and can feature without surprising.
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A GIBBONS
Pale Green, Black Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 x9407 MAKO
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 7 at Illawarra Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1450m, 16 len behind Above The Law with 59kg at $41. Before that ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn on April 14 over 1400m, 27 len behind Superata carrying 56kg at $26. Fitter now and capable of sharp improvement.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Lime Green, Silver Hoops
4 33x06 MEGA PIXEL
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: B J Cornish)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 12th of 14 at Scone 2&3yo Mdn on May 15 over 1100m, 8 len behind Cormier with 60kg at $21. Second-up 6th of 9 at Scone Mdn on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Antilopini carrying 59kg at $5.50. Blinkers go on in a weaker contest.
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AARON BULLOCK
White, Red Heart
5 8x PEERLESS SON
RODNEY NORTHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Kirkham, A Roden, Dr D Grundmann, Dr B Katz, Dr D A Worthley, M Grundmann & D S Lewis
Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 11 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Vantante carrying 58.5kg at $5. Not to be underestimated from the inside gate.
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Black, Gold Sun, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, Black Spot
6 284x4 SPLASH OF STEEL
RODNEY NORTHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), J Nixon & B G Johnson
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at Scone Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Copperline with 59kg at $2.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Journeyman with 57kg at $11. Improver ready to get off the mark.
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R JONES
Royal Blue, Green Shamrock, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
7 3 BLACKSTONE PLAZA
LYLE CHANDLER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MVL No 1 (Mgr: B J Kane)
At debut, 3rd of 12 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn on May 24 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Artie's Magic with 57kg at $8. Finds a tougher assignment this time.
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D DILLON
Royal Blue, White MVL Brand, Grey Sleeves, White Cap
8 05 BREAKOUT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Stallion Match, 3PS, Dean Racing, The Big 4 Racing, Full House Racing, Approved Peltzer (Mgr: A Mezzalira), Rumour Has It (Mgr: J Jacobs), Tussocks Racing, J B Bongiorno, Some Are Ready, J R Rawlinson, N Kutcher, J Slattery, Cornwall Park Sons, Oakmont Racing, Senior 1, He's a Gem Racing & Stahira
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Scone 2&3yo Mdn on May 15 over 1100m, 7 len behind Cormier carrying 56.5kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 9 at Illawarra Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1150m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Portico carrying 57kg at $41. Well placed this time and is worth another chance.
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BRAITH NOCK
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Hoops