Moree   01 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

MEMBER'S MAIDEN PLATE 1400m

Track: Good 3   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Too Casual to take charge ahead of Bullish Dragon at a strong tempo. HALLE BEE (7) returned from a 31-week spell last start and did well to hold on for a close fourth in heavy going over 1200m at Tamworth. Far better placed over this trip and the firmer ground helps. Won't get too many better chances to break through. HARSH MISTRESS (9) switched stables after a poor debut in Victoria and made a much better fist of things at Armidale last Saturday, beaten narrowly after coming from midfield in the 1100m maiden. Down in the weights, perfectly drawn, and suited by the extra trip so her credentials are hard to fault. VOLCANIC GOLD (5) got back and was never a factor at his latest run over 1300m at Coonamble. Races well here and strips fitter so worth another chance. MOON TREATY (4) made a long, sustained run to get up for third over this distance at Armidale recently. Good each-way hope with a similar effort today. TOO CASUAL (8) is an honest mare with claims on a six-day back-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Halle Bee and taking the 7-9 quinella.
1 708 BANNER LAD
RIDGE WILSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A C Worgan & P Worgan
Most recently ran last of 8 at Armidale Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Glorien with 59kg at $81. The race before that 10th of 13 at Armidale Mdn on October 5 over 1300m, 10 len behind A Tent Hut carrying 59kg at $13. Needs to do a lot more.
6
WENDY PEEL
Black, Red Sash And Cap
2 90x04 BROADWAY SPIRIT
W T MARTYN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W T Martyn & R G Mathews
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 14 at Dubbo Super Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1300m, 13 len behind Firestorm Boy with 59kg at $81. Last start eased back early on 4th of 7 at Forbes Mdn on October 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tommy's Girl carrying 55kg at $19. Better effort last time so worth considering.
7
MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, Yellow Sash And Cap
3 82409 BULLISH DRAGON
M R MULHOLLAND
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M S Mulholland, M R Mulholland
Last start second last of 10 at Mudgee Bm50 on October 26 over 1850m, 8 len behind Nevada Showgirl with 52kg at $17. The run before that 10th of 12 at Orange Ctry Mdn on October 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind The Impeckable with 57kg at $19. Prefer others.
2
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
4 02783 MOON TREATY
PAUL ISAAC
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P Isaac & J Isaac
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Armidale Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Glorien carrying 59kg at $6. The race before that 8th of 11 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on October 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Meddlesome carrying 57.5kg at $26. Top-three contender.
8
JACK BAKER
BLACK, RED ROSE, GREEN LEAF AND STEM, GREEN AND RED ARMBANDS, RED CAP
5 90x20 VOLCANIC GOLD
KELLY SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K Smith, Mrs C J Smith, D F Bourke, B Poulos & Mrs C Poulos
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Collarenebri Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 800m, 0.5 len behind Tropicana's Cube carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up second last of 11 at Coonamble Super Mdn on October 13 over 1300m, 7 len behind Ahellbenda with 52kg at $81. Great chance to atone.
5
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Green, White HalVED
6 A SUMMER RAIN
MELANIE O'GORMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A R G Gow-Gates
Gelding by So You Think on debut. Trialled on October 8 at Randwick over 1200m and finished fifth. Betting the key.
4
SIENA GRIMA
Pale Green, Purple Sash And Armbands
7 x72x4 HALLE BEE
CRAIG MARTIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
C K Martin, Mrs S P Martin, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J Stuart-O'Toole, H Schollbach, Mrs A L Green, R J Watt, Mrs L A McKenzie, N W Foley, Mrs K G Jenner-Foley, H L Foley, J R Foley, B W Foley, Miss S Jordison & N Dobson
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on October 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Tomoe Gozen with 57kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Super Mdn on March 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Luskaire with 56kg at $21. Looks the goods in this line up.
9
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Red, Green Hoops, White Armbands And Cap
8 02533 TOO CASUAL
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Hillside Stud ( mgr: B Pollock), Mrs P Polito
Going well. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Xanthe with 57kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Mungery Mdn-Sw on October 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Night To Remember carrying 65kg at $3. Impressed last start. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.
3
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue H, Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 82 HARSH MISTRESS
SALLY TORRENS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss S A Torrens & Miss L Torrens
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1415m, 9 len behind Narbold with 56kg at $61. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Armidale Mdn on October 26 over 1100m, slow going head behind Ready To Mingle carrying 55kg at $17. Big chance to go one better.
1
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Yellow, Brown Sash, Yellow Cap