Scone   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

HELLBENT COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: HEAVY 9   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.88).  

Always plenty of early pressure in sprint races such as this with a large representation of unraced runners. WHISTLING STRAITS (1) progressive gelding trained on the track. On the quick back-up after powering late with the 58.5kg when second over 1000m at Gunnedah on July 1. Drawn to stalk the good pace and expected to go close. TAKEOVER LAD (7) looked good on debut two starts back when third at Tamworth, before dropping out after the jockey lost irons after the start when tenth over 1020m at Grafton on July 7. Can turn it around quickly today with the claim. BOLD AS LOVE (6) Brazen Beau gelding out of a Stratum mare on debut for the Lou Mary yard. Looked above average when a slick 7.9 trial winner at Muswellbrook over 800m on June 26. Expected to go close. FAKE (9) ran on late at resumption when a sound fourth over 1000m at Muswellbrook on June 17. Since fitted with a recent 1000m trial and will relish the good tempo. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,7,6,9.
1 72 WHISTLING STRAITS
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A W Bragg
Had two starts to date. At debut, 7th of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Clear Thinking carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn on July 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Callie Cool with 58.5kg at $4.50. Sure to go well.
4
M BELL
Green, White Sleeves And Cap
2 3335x POIEMA
T J WICKS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
T Wicks, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & S J Frith
Mare back from a spell of 14 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 22 2023 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Korolev carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw March 9 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Sisterhood carrying 57kg at $8.50. Must be included.
1
J PENZA
WHITE, PINK DIAMONDS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
3 SUPERIOR FUN
MELISSA DENNETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K Ible & S Mason
Filly by Supido on debut. Has looked handy in her trials leading into this. Runner-up in a Muswellbrook trial over 800m on June 26. Must be kept safe.
8
ASHLEY MORGAN
Sky Blue , Sleeves,  Pink STRIPE, Cap
4 0x1 UNREACHABLE
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms M L Summerhill, T T Auld, W H Middleton, C P Gee, M Williams, J W Hooey, P J Williams, A P Paras, J A Sylvester, Mrs S Judd, Ms B M Clark, Mrs E Nielsen, Mrs T A Bailey, G Huggins, Miss C G Huggins, Miss E R Huggins, B Huggins, Mrs S Huggins & Ms B A Thomas
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Magic Statement carrying 57kg at $41. Others rate better.
6
Red, Black Stripes And Cap
5 4x4 VERCELLI
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 9 at Tamworth Mdn on December 24 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Soaring Phoenix with 55.5kg at $5. Likely to feature.
13
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS BODY, SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
6 BOLD AS LOVE
LOU MARY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Brook Pastoral (Mgr: Ms P G Coghlan)
Attracted attention winning a barrier trial by a wide space at Muswellbrook over 800m on June 26. Capable of a cheeky run at debut.
5
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Red And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
7 30 TAKEOVER LAD
WAYNE BROWN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown) & M W Brown
Raced twice to date. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Super Sioux with 53.5kg at $14. Second-up ran last of 10 at Grafton 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1020m, in the wet; 77 len behind Aquafire with 54kg at $9.50. Capable of a strong showing.
6
JACK BAKER
Navy Blue, Maroon Yoke, Quartered Cap,maroon collar
8 BY LINDA
LUKE PEPPER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Loulinda (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), Sanddunes (Mgr: D J Hunt), F Hussein, Mrs L M Orchard, J F Lawrence, Mrs A Everingham, M Brady, R Thompson, K Brown, Ms L Boyle, Mrs G Hambrook, J P Hambrook & D A Bush
Luke Pepper trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Recent trial winner at Muswellbrook. Inside barrier will assist chances. Each way hope in this field.
3
JULIA PRESITS
ORANGE, BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, ORANGE CAP, BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO CAP
9 0x004 FAKE
PAT FARRELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
P M Farrell
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn on June 17 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Etude with 57kg at $61. The run before that 11th of 13 at Muswellbrook Miss Finland on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Graceful Artist carrying 55kg at $101. Will be winding up strongly.
9
MS MOLLY BOURKE
BLACK, LILAC STRIPES BODY, SLEEVES, LILAC CAP
10 IMABARBIEGIRL
LUKE PEPPER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
L J Pepper & Dr R McClenahan
First starter by Sooboog out of Imananabaa. Trialled once on June 26 at Muswellbrook when second over 800m. Market best guide.
7
MIKAYLA WEIR
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
11 8x LOVE YOU SO
ROSS LOMAX
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
C Lomax
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 9 at Gilgandra Mdn on February 10 over 1000m, 13 len behind Divine Di Dora with 55kg at $26. Hard to have.
11
A GIBBONS
 GREEN AND BLUE CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, GREEN CAP
12 3 UPWARDLY MOBILE
RODNEY NORTHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam) & Randwick Bloodstock Agency Pty Ltd (Mgr: B N Howard)
At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on June 23 over 900m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 55kg at $7. Capable of taking this out.
2
R JONES
Royal Blue, Green four leaf clover, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
13 YACHT GIRL
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Dalal Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P Challita)
First starter by Merchant Navy out of Miranda Jane. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Not done enough to assess positively. Prefer others.
10
BILLY CRAY
Aqua Blue, Dark Red Disc