Gilgandra   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

CHANDLERS CHAFF & M&M BROPHY MEMORIAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Good early tempo with Firefinch leading the way. FIREFINCH (6) made it three minor placings in a row when she raced near the speed and boxed on well for third last start over 1000m at Warren. Going better than most of these and with the aid of the inside alley she is clearly the testing material. SUNYANI (11) has been in the money at her last couple as favourite, most recently over 1050m at Inverell. Gets in light with the claim so she should give a good account. DONELEGANCE (5) races for the first time since switching from the Joe Pride yard. Three runs to date at the provincials have been good enough to suggest she is a chance here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Firefinch to win.
1 9 EXPRESS NEWS
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson
At debut, 9th of 12 at Warren Ctry Mdn on July 23 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Big Shot Legend with 59kg at $21. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
5
JACK BAKER
Orange, Royal Blue Chevrons And Armbands
2 x2562 FLIGHT OR FIGHT
KYLIE KENNEDY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms K A Kennedy
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Carinda Mdn on July 20 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kimo with 56kg at $2. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Cowra Mdn on July 13 over 950m, in the wet; 4 len behind Heavenly Az carrying 58.5kg at $12. Has the ability to take this out.
8
JESSICA BROOKES
White, Navy K, Navy Sleeves,White Stars,Navy Cap
3 0 MAGIC SNIPPET
BRETT THOMPSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 11 at Warren Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind On The Charge carrying 59kg at $51. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
2
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Orange, Royal Blue Chevrons And Armbands
4 8 BARRIEANNA
GAVIN GROTH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G P Groth, S W Gallagher, D O Gallagher, G J Perrin, B E Lenton, A L Lenton & A E Rickman
At debut, second last of 9 at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Whistling Straits carrying 54kg at $7. Capable of plenty of improvement.
11
SIENA GRIMA
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE AND RED BAND AND ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, ROYAL BLUE STRIPES
5 644 DONELEGANCE
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
F Williams, Ms A Brackenridge, P King, A Mcmaster, Ms E Mcmaster, P King, L Tansey, R Walpole, Miss C Bodle, F Salome, S Guy, A Denny, S Batkin, D Minton, W Marshall, Mrs N Mashman, W Dreger, Proven Thoroughbreds (A Walter), Martin Thoroughbred Racing (J R D Martin) & Fox Hat Racing (D J Miller)
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Wyong 3yo Mdn on June 27 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Mostro carrying 55kg at $17. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Wyong 2&3yo Mdn on June 13 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Diamond Firetail with 56kg at $41. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside draw.
3
NICK HEYWOOD
Purple, Grey Seams, White Diamond, Grey Seams Sleeves And Cap
6 46233 FIREFINCH
BRETT ROBB
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Temerity Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs T Le Breton)
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Warren Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind On The Charge carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Cowra Mdn on July 13 over 950m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Heavenly Az with 55kg at $2. Strong chance from a low draw.
1
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
WHITE, BLACK T INSIDE CIRCLE, TEAL ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 7x SHE'S GOOD VALUE
KIEREN HAZELTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bowman Racing
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Coonamble Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1100m, 23 len behind Sports Page with 56.5kg at $61. Major upset if she won.
7
JAMES ROGERS
Emerald Green, White Question Mark
8 2698x PONY GRAM
MICHAEL LUNN
8YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
W W Lunn
Resuming after a three-and-a-half years break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw October 19 2020 over 1500m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Argus with 56kg at $15. On debut wide middle stages; second of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo+ F&M Mdn August 31 2020 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hindaam with 56.5kg at $9. Keep in mind.
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A BANKS
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Red Cap
9 8x9x WARM GLOW
MICHAEL LUNN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M J Lunn
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on April 29 over 1500m, 15 len behind Bloomin' Ready carrying 57kg at $12. When resuming last campaign with blinkers first time; second last of 9 at Canterbury 3yo F Mdn on January 6 2023 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Capitol Queen carrying 58.5kg at $101. Cannot make a strong case.
10
Fluorescent Green,YELLOW DOUBLE VEE,BLUE VEE,Fluorescent Green SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS,CAP,WHITE QUARTERS,Fluorescent Green PEAK
10 x3524 RUBILICIOUS
TROY O'NEILE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J R Baker
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Power Beau carrying 57kg at $9.50. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind No More Romance with 55kg at $16. Should go well in this line up.
6
CHELSEA STANLEY
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross
11 45433 SUNYANI
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough & Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry)
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Inverell Mdn on July 20 over 1050m, slow going 0.7 len behind Exceed To Ambition carrying 57kg at $2.90. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn on July 1 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Callie Cool with 55.5kg at $3.50. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
4
COBI VITLER
BLACK, PINK HORSESHOES, QUARTERED CAP
12 37240 THE HOFF
W T MARTYN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss R V Bourke
Last start ran last of 10 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Sanzeno carrying 56kg at $51. The run before that 4th of 11 at Narromine Mdn on June 24 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Grand Oyster carrying 52kg at $17. Pass.
12
ZOE HUNT
WHITE, BLUE V AND CAP
13 536x0 MERRY MORE
SARAH MCILRICK
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
SJ Mcilrick
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1020m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Stiorra carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind I'm A Steel with 57kg at $19. Unlikely to threaten.
2
K DUNBAR
Lilac, Black Band, Armbands and Cap
14 7x545 KERMASTAR
STEPHEN DIXON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs F G Groth & A C White
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Holyrood Girl carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that got back early 4th of 8 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Octavian Treasure carrying 55kg at $51. Not keen.
9
K DUNBAR
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES ,RED CAP
15 80x27 FATAL SHOT
GAVIN GROTH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs F G Groth
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Wean Pic Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Autumn Leaf with 67kg at $10. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Showtime Sassy carrying 56kg at $13. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
7
BILLY CRAY
WHITE, BLUE AND RED BANDS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE AND RED ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, BLUE STRIPES
16 88574 KITTY'S PLEDGE
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mr J M Gray
At the latest run in a small field at Carinda Mdn on July 20 over 1000m, 10 len behind Kimo carrying 54kg at $4. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; of 8 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 16 len behind Lovey carrying 56kg at $51. Deserves another chance.
6
WENDY PEEL
ROYAL BLUE, RED CROSS , RED CROSSED SASH , ARMBAND,RED CAP, WHITE POM POM
17 9x687 PARACLETE
DANIEL STANLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J N Grimshaw
Last start 7th of 11 at Warren Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind On The Charge with 57kg at $61. The start before that 8th of 12 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Nomorenightshift with 55.5kg at $101. Fully tested on her recent run.
14
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, SLEEVES AND CAP
18 54x74 JUKEBOX EDITION
KEVIN HAUSFELD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K R Hausfeld & B A King
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Octavian Treasure carrying 59kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 10 at Wean Pic Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Autumn Leaf with 67kg at $8.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
MAUVE, BLACK SASH AND CAP