Scone   11 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

GULLIVERS COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 27)   +3m 800 - 400, True remainder  

Pace sure to be genuine from Move She Can and Wine Time matching motors, closely followed by Starane. MOVE SHE CAN (4) is back after a five-month break. Opened the last campaign with a tough win on debut over this course and distance. Failed over a longer trip at the only other run. Recent trial winner who is all set for a successful return. WATER LAD (5) returns after a 20-week absence. Came from last in a big field to finish second on debut to launch last prep over this trip at Muswellbrook. Likely to be up for this. GIRRAWHEEN (8) last appeared when midfield over 1300m at Newcastle on 29 June. Won with authority on debut over 1100m at Dubbo at her only other appearance. Must be respected. STARANE (2) drove hard late but just came up short when resuming over this distance at Orange a month ago. Kept fresh and sure to be competitive despite a hefty 62kgs. STAR BLING (7) is back for a second campaign. Showed ability when last in work and a good gate helps. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tough race with so many resuming - leaning to Move She Can.
1 80707 CLASSIC DREAMER
BRIAN WALKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Classic Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P D Cater)
Most recently second last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 Cl2+ on November 3 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Dehero carrying 59kg at $8. The start before that second last of 13 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on October 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Heir Apparent with 60kg at $17. Hard to make a case.
1
LAUREN VAN TIJN
NAVY BLUE, MAROON Vee, WHITE SLEEVES, MAROON CAP
2 778x2 STARANE
PAUL CLISBY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
P Clisby, IL Johnston, P J Colley, G P Chapman, Miss T L Ratcliff & Ms S Lillewhyte
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on October 10 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Obsessive Nature carrying 60kg at $4. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Dubbo Cannonball Bm86 on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 51kg at $26. Right in the mix.
5
AARON BULLOCK
GREEN, PINK DIAMOND, PINK SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, PINK CAP
3 13x43 CLIMATE CONTROL
JEREMY GASK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Abdallah & J W Mccabe
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on October 21 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ivy Diva carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 Cl2+ on November 3 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Dehero with 59kg at $4.50. SCRATCHED.
7
MITCH STAPLEFORD
LIGHT BLUE, LILAC VEE AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
4 10x MOVE SHE CAN
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), S Gillett, Matthews Racing #1 (Mgr: G R Matthews), Mrs J M Dwyer & C M Dwyer
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at this track Cl1 June 11 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 58kg at $4.50. On debut favourite; won by 0.6 len this track Mdn May 17 over 1000m slow track defeating Plaza carrying 55.5kg at $81. Looks set for a bright return.
8
LEESHELLE SMALL
Royal Blue, Green four leaf clover, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
5 1486x WATER LAD
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A M McHardy & J R Tyrrell
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Tamworth Cl1 June 21 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Lonhro's Queen with 58.5kg at $4. On debut second of 14 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1000m, a head behind Provencal with 58.5kg at $16. Shapes up nicely.
2
M BELL
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR AND STARS SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE STAR CAP
6 9456x CAPITAMY
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L M Moore, D M Bates & Mrs A Bennett
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Taree Cl3 July 23 over 1250m, soft track; 4 len behind Shihab carrying 55.5kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track Mdn April 16 over 900m defeating Rivana with 57.5kg at $11. Capable of big run.
4
ROBBIE DOWNEY
BLACK, RED HOOPS,GREEN BAND,RED CAP
7 12x STAR BLING
LOU MARY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
A J Silvestro
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Cl1 June 7 over 1100m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Golden Cow with 55.5kg at $12. At her first start won by long-neck Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1000m defeating Stiorra carrying 57kg at $2.60. Has talent and is capable of testing this field.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
Light Blue, White Diamond, Dark Blue Sleeves And Cap
8 17x GIRRAWHEEN
PETER H BLOOMFIELD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
B T Bowman, T B Bowman & S D Bowman
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Newcastle 2yo Hcp June 29 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind Bitten By Barry carrying 53kg at $13. At her first start won by 1.4 len Dubbo Slv Goblet June 7 over 1100m on heavy track defeating Singing Star with 56kg at $41. She has ability and should feature.
7
BRAITH NOCK
Green And White Hoops, Green And White Hooped Sleeves And Green Cap
9 99x78 WINE TIME
NICOLE HUDSON
8YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
C J S Hudson, Miss J A Crook & Mrs J L McDougall
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on October 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ivy Diva with 55kg at $61. Second run from a spell struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 Cl2+ on November 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dehero carrying 55kg at $67. Needs to lift.
6
BILLY CRAY
Black, Lime Green Sash, black sleeves, Lime green Diagonal Stripes, black cap, lime green hoops, red pom pom