Scone 17 May 2025
GOING: S(6)
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SCONE EQUINE LUSKIN STAR STAKES 1300m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 800m-400m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.18) |
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Plenty of pressure with The Instructor, Uzziah and Whinchat leading the charge. GALLANT STAR (16) was a shade disappointing in the Country Championship final but bounced back with a close second over 1400m at Hawkesbury a fortnight ago. Tackling a stakes race for the first time but on the limit he looks the one to beat. THE INSTRUCTOR (9) won the Listed Hareeba at Mornington before a close third in the Wagga Town Plate last time out. Will need to work from a wide draw but with even luck should be right there at the finish. PHEARSON (8) didn't have the best of luck in last Saturday's Takeover Target at Gosford. Fitter for two runs back from a spell and this is his optimum trip. GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS (3) ran his best race since arriving from Ireland in the Hall Mark four weeks ago. Can go on with it now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gallant Star to win.
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WELWAL
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A J Gauci, Mrs E Gauci, L Gauci, D Gauci, C Gauci & M Gauci Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 8th of 14 at Randwick Bm100 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sandpaper with 59.5kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Pakenham Supernova on December 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Here To Shock carrying 58.5kg at $11. Can improve sharply. |
14 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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BRUDENELL
KRIS LEES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), P B Jones, C M Carmody, P W Burgess, K Reading, G Hancock, Ms B M Carlon, Mrs V A Lees, P E Thoroughbreds, Peake Racing, P F Burgess, Mrs T G Johnston, J A Macpherson, J Harris, M P Ryan, Ms C J Vandine & B J Johnston Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Gosford in the LR Takeover Target on May 10 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Barber carrying 58.5kg at $11. The run before that 10th of 12 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind General Salute with 56kg at $20. Near miss last start. One of the contenders. |
3 TOM SHERRY |
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GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Bronsan Racing (Mgr: N Sands), C Sands & EST T Marnane Useful type. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Mazu carrying 58.5kg at $19. The run before that second last of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Challenge on March 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jedibeel carrying 58.5kg at $26. Major player on that latest effort. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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MIGHTY ULYSSES
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Deg Racing, Hirecha Racing, G P Carmody, D P Hickey, C B Elkington, S R L O'Connor, Madden Bloodstock, T C Eddy, A J Willoughby, G Maris, W B Keighran, P A Moss, Ms M Ballard, Mrs P Moss, S J Moss, Hon. G J Williamson, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), G E Kahan, P F Guerra & D P Sinn Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 14 at Randwick Bm100 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Sandpaper carrying 60kg at $17. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Punch Lane with 57.5kg at $11. Hard to have in this company. |
8 BRAITH NOCK |
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TAMERLANE
JAMES CUMMINGS 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Godolphin Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 3 over 1100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Dragonstone with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan on November 30 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Welwal carrying 59kg at $9.50. Would have to improve. |
4 N RAWILLER |
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COASTWATCH
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W Freedman, N Ghabar, C C Pickford, S A Aboud, J Lahood, N Stanton, Two Of Each (Mgr: Mrs A Barbadoro), World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), D M Holmes, D R W Stanley, A R C Mcdermott, B J Prisk, M C Tartak, Z J Lahood & M Fitzgerald Useful type. Last start 12th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 62kg at $31. The run before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sandpaper carrying 57kg at $6.50. Not going well enough. |
8 AARON BULLOCK |
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CHRYSAOR
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Paramount Racing, O Enriquez, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Bell View Park Stud, V Y K Ip, M A Rolfe, Mrs R A Glasgow, Mrs M F Rusk, G Dakin, CGO Racing, Mrs A M Howlett, G J Rigby & S L Williams Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup January 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind West Of Africa with 57.5kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Flemington LR Tontonan September 14 over 1400m in the wet defeating Nicolini Vito carrying 54kg at $21. Good fresh performer with each-way claims. |
7 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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PHEARSON
BRAD WIDDUP 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P James, P Christou, Ms L Mcgraw, R J Torpy, A Malizis & Miss L James Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Mazu with 58.5kg at $19. Second-up from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Gosford in the LR Takeover Target on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Barber carrying 57kg at $19. Huge chance on best figures. |
6 ZAC WADICK |
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THE INSTRUCTOR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, SJV (Mgr: T Wilson), S Laidlaw, Nova Clause (Mgr: P Smith), E Taylor, J Bonnici, G Daniels, Miss N Fletcher, V Harink, M Gleadow, R Peel, Rabbits Racing (Mgr: P Natoli), Last Five Percent (Mgr: W Gatt), G Baker, K Boghossian & Diesel n Scrub Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Compelling Truth with 60kg at $3.90. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at Mornington LR Hareeba Stks April 19 over 1200m defeating War Machine carrying 54kg at $4.60. Airborne this prep and is expected to feature. |
15 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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AGE OF KINGS
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham), R Smith, CGO Racing (Mgr: C G Olliver), Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), I Bruce, K H Warriner, C J Waller, R G Mulcaster & J T C Lake Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mazu carrying 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Flemington in the G2 Linlithgow on November 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Another Wil with 53kg at $17. Happy to risk. |
2 K MCEVOY |
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WHINCHAT
DAVID PFIEFFER 6YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy First-up. Finished off last campaign by 1.2 len Rosehill Bm88 March 16 2024 over 1400m slow track defeating Tavi Time with 58kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 January 31 2024 over 1250m slow track defeating Demitasse with 60kg at $4. Trialling well off the long break - betting holds the key. |
13 J FORD |
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KA BLING
PETER SNOWDEN 7YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG G D Popp, Mrs C M Popp, S J Bayliss & P Wallace Useful gelding. Last start 5th of 11 at Tamworth Tamw Cup on April 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Name Dropper carrying 55kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind General Salute carrying 59kg at $41. Has to improve on recent efforts. |
11 ANDREW ADKINS |
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UZZIAH
SCOTT ASPERY 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery), C J Mcleod, Mrs K L Mcleod, T Mcleod & Miss T Mcleod Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Gosford in the LR Takeover Target on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Barber carrying 54kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 on November 2 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Tristate with 58.5kg at $7. Looks tested. |
10 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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FLYING CRAZY
M, W & J HAWKES 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Equi-Com Syndications (Mgr: P D Bishop), W B Forrester, P Bishop, B Hulme, S K Wightley, M P Wilson, M P Mcpherson, S Akle, Miss E M Stonnill Rosengreen, Mrs K M Stonnill, G J Peterson, G W Cassidy, Mrs L Cain, B Swanson, Ms G A Sharples, J Leo, Mrs K J Leo, L Stinson & C P Hackett Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 12 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind General Salute with 53kg at $91. Last start 7th of 14 at Randwick Bm100 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sandpaper carrying 54kg at $61. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
12 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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GRAVINA
MATTHEW DALE 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Mrs A E Dale, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (J Baxter), C A Fitzgerald, P W Lindbeck, R P Dale, R J Thompson, R K Thompson, Hoare (R Ellison), Howdini Racing (S Mckellar), J N Dawson, M G Bateman, D P Dale, K Winchester, I De Landelles, G McKevett, W Docherty, Ms M Porter, R Hogan, T McGuinness & L Pepper At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, neck behind Compelling Truth carrying 54kg at $11. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 on April 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Green Fly carrying 58.5kg at $51. Looking elsewhere. |
1 WINONA COSTIN |
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GALLANT STAR
BRETT ROBB 6YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG D W Ringland & K O'Keeffe Racing well. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm88 on May 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; head behind Cool Jakey with 55kg at $2.45. Before that 4th of 16 at Randwick Ctry Champ on April 5 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Know Thyself with 59kg at $2.60. Went close last time. Hard to beat on that best form. |
5 ANNA ROPER |
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WRITTEN IN CODE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Crown on May 3 over 1300m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind City Of Lights carrying 56kg at $4.80. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Hawkesbury Bm78 April 9 over 1300m defeating Super Bright with 57.5kg at $3.20. Hard to beat if they come here instead of the Dark Jewel. |
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