Scone 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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DARLEY LUSKIN STAR STAKES [LISTED RACE] 1300m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 1000m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.75) |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Zou Sensation leading the way.
LINEBACKER (2) has the class edge in this field. Last appeared when a tiring sixth in the Doncaster six weeks ago. Beaten 1.5 lengths by Joliestar in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes over this trip in March. That form stands out in a race of this quality. ESTADIO MESTALLA (1) made late ground but was never a threat first-up in the 1100m Hawkesbury Gold Rush at Listed level. One placing in seven second-up runs is a flashing light. Too good to rule out all the same. CAPTAIN FURAI (13) has gone to new heights this prep, capped by a gutsy win in a BM100 last time out at Randwick. Three runs at this distance for three wins is a compelling stat. Can go to this next level now. POINT AND SHOOT (16) missed the kick but still went awfully at Wagga last time. Better than that so worth another chance down in the weights. Last start Tamworth Cup winner FORMAL DISPLAY (9) is unbeaten this prep and deserves his chance in this better company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Linebacker to win.
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ESTADIO MESTALLA
JOSEPH PRIDE 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), M Galanos, P Binet & Brave Luigi (Mgr: D A Johns) Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Zealously with 61kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter on November 15 over 1300m, 2 len behind Coal Crusher carrying 58.5kg at $26. Huge chance on best figures but the second-up form is a bit of a worry. |
6 JASON COLLETT |
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LINEBACKER
TOM CHARLTON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), D J Hines, M Angelos, Mrs C Briggs, M W Finemore, J D Melick, R J Miller, T P Ballard, T Charlton, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Prairie Racing (Mgr: Mrs T J Yap), M J Miller, S Miller, A Harmanis & N Socratous Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 53kg at $20. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 21 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow with 59kg at $31. Rates highly. Class runner who can take care of this field. |
8 ZAC LLOYD |
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ZOU SENSATION
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (N Bennett), D Hardie, A Stanley, B Britten, S Dellow, K Stephenson, FW No.2 (R Fennell), D Lamont, Bakerland (A Downard), Doug can't skip (M Trotter), BMBP Racing (B Fisher), Damestar Group (L Anderton), Bennett Dame Claire 1 & 2, P Wells, B Feldmann, S Hunter & M Blum Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan February 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tom Kitten carrying 59kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 May 10 2025 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Prancing Spirit carrying 59kg at $14. Resumes after a recent trial win. Sure to be thereabouts with the help of the inside draw. |
1 TOM SHERRY |
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BOSUSTOW
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, P V Walsh, Shapetom, Matha Bloodstock, Iskander Racing & Breeding, C J Leslie, R I Chapman, A D M Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), Rosemont Alliance 3 (Mgr: A P Mithen), S A Farrell, A B Murray, T R C K (Mgr: C Russell) & A W T Racing (Mgr: K Cheng) Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 58.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Bill Ritchie on September 20 over 1400m, long-neck behind With Your Blessing carrying 57kg at $9. Finished eighth in a Randwick trial over 1050m on May 4. Might need this. |
14 J PARR |
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WATERFORD
CHRIS WALLER 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R C Callander, S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, D M Ackery, Mrs K Ackery, A Stephenson, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, P J Gray, P Webster, B E Fletcher, A M Muollo, B M Farrell, S M Filipek, Mrs M F Dwyer, D D Dwyer, D M Kennedy, B A Rutter, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd Third-up today. Resuming got back early 8th of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel on March 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Welwal carrying 56kg at $10. Second-up 12th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 2 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Churchill's Choice with 56.5kg at $10. Happy to risk. |
16 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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INFANCY
KRIS LEES 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss S M Parkinson, Mrs K Lovett, Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees) & Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker) Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 21 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Marhoona with 51kg at $61. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind In Flight with 57kg at $51. Tough to beat on that latest effort. |
3 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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KNOW THYSELF
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Wyong The Lakes January 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Chica Mojito with 57kg at $2.35. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Randwick Bm100 December 20 over 1400m defeating Sandpaper carrying 57.5kg at $11. Not out of the equation. |
5 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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WHINCHAT
DAVID PFIEFFER 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len Wyong Bm100 January 10 over 1350m defeating Cavalier Charles carrying 56kg at $2.40. First up last campaign sixth of 15 at Rosehill Bm94 December 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Grid Girl with 59kg at $8. Strong fresh performer who is not out of contention. |
14 J FORD |
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FORMAL DISPLAY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG S D Manion, TC Formal Display (Mgr: S D Manion), Mrs W R Hick, S A Latter, D G Abel, G B McDonald, L A Hick, D J Gibson, G N Haggett, K I J Henry, R C Powell, I Abel, K Leicester, M Chiu, C Gook, L W Miller, S R Niven, B Elliott, The S & K Collective (Mgr: Ms S A Elliott) & S B Fanetti On a three run winning streak. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Tamworth Tamw Cup April 24 over 1400m defeating Phearson carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 1 over 1400m in soft going defeating Emirate with 60kg at $2.10. Well placed. Airborne this prep and is capable of going on with it. |
16 BRAITH NOCK |
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GALLANT STAR
BRETT ROBB 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG D W Ringland & K O'Keeffe Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on April 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Signor Tortoni with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Randwick Ctry Open on November 4 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind So You Pence carrying 58kg at $4.40. Will need to do a bit more. |
16 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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RUBY FLYER
BRAD WIDDUP 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A M Britt, M J I Dillon & O Britt Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm88 November 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Collect Your Cash with 60.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk July 5 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 53kg at $51. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
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WILLIAMSBURG
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Komune (Mgr: M L Lacy), Mermen (Mgr: M L Lacy), Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison) & Miss S Williams First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Eagle Farm in the LR Spear Chief June 7 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Transatlantic carrying 55.5kg at $61. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Muswellbrook Mwbk Cup March 28 2025 over 1500m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Lavish Empire with 59kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 ANDREW ADKINS |
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CAPTAIN FURAI
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Recent form sound. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Randwick Bm100 April 18 over 1400m defeating Snow In May carrying 53.5kg at $3.30. The run before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Rosehill Bm88 March 28 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Wonder Boy with 56.5kg at $3.40. Rates highly. Needs to go to a new level but is capable of going on with it. |
9 K MCEVOY |
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SUN GOD
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG A Kheir, Sir M Arbib, B G Arbib, J A O'Neill & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by nose Randwick Gardenia February 7 over 1600m defeating Hellsing carrying 52kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Warwick Farm Bm88 October 15 over 1600m defeating Cristal Clear carrying 52.5kg at $14. Smart gelding who could surprise. |
2 TYLER SCHILLER |
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PHEARSON
SARA RYAN 8YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG P James, P Christou, Ms L Mcgraw, R J Torpy, A Malizis & Miss L James Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Roselyn's Star carrying 53kg at $71. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Tamw Cup on April 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Formal Display with 56.5kg at $4.60. This looks a tough test. |
11 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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POINT AND SHOOT
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG H M Perks, Mrs C A Perks, B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, R Hersey, Mrs A Napoli, S A Aspinall, R C Beames, S C Noble, T Taylor, J R Taylor, B J Couper, Mrs A L Couper, D S Cohen, S A Delaney, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), R Payne, I Read & S A Dickinson Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Rosehill Bm94 April 6 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Our Kobison with 56kg at $14. Last start eased back early on 11th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on April 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Harry's Bar carrying 57kg at $4.60. Too bad to be true last time and is expected to do much better. |
10 RACHEL KING |
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BANDI'S BOY
DANNY WILLIAMS 6YO BLACK GELDING 53.0KG Mrs M Coffey, J Coffey, C Coffey & Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams) Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on April 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Harry's Bar carrying 54.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on April 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Signor Tortoni with 57.5kg at $19. Would have to improve quite a bit. |
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OAKFIELD JUPITER
DAMIEN LANE 4YO BAY MARE 53.0KG B Mackenzie Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm88 on May 2 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Asgarda with 54.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ on April 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 54kg at $11. Looking to others. |
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PROMITTO
DAVID ATKINS 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG M R Chidgey Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign by head Randwick Midway Bm72 January 24 over 1600m defeating Kingston Charm carrying 61.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 December 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 60kg at $26. Looking to others this time around. |
14 C REITH |
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COCO JAMBOO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Cressfield Dual acceptor. Most recently 11th of 13 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Crown on May 2 over 1300m, 4 len behind Chidiac with 58kg at $18. The race before that 6th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind In Flight carrying 56kg at $101. Hard to have on recent efforts. |
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