Port Macquarie 11 Mar 2025
GOING: S(7)
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BROOKVALE UNION MAIDEN HANDICAP 1006m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Expecting Starzzaborn to take up the running with Best Defence and Sweet Marlene close at hand.
HONEY PERFUME (1) has been a late scratching since finishing third fresh up at Scone in a better field nearly 5 weeks ago. She has a good draw, and in this easier company, she is the one to beat. PERASTA (6) has finished third in both of his starts on this track and has been more consistent this prep. He can settle just off the pace and should hit the line strongly. Each way. STARZZABORN (3) is lining up with the blinkers on for the first time and will be suited by coming back in trip to 1000m. A good draw should see her among the hardest to beat. BEST DEFENCE (2) gave a good sight in front on this track last start and will be at his peak fitness third up. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SWEET MARLENE (4) has been trying to win a race for some time and finished runner-up as a favourite at Taree a month ago. She has the pole position this time and should be among the hardest to beat again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Starzzaborn each way.
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HONEY PERFUME
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, A Berry, Mrs A Berry, Mrs J T Foley, Mrs K A Fraser, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), S M Bilich, N J McNeil, S C Mottram, Still Thinking (Mgr: P J Rich), M Sheehan, B A Tonkin, J K Vella, Mrs B H A Wenman & Force 24 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis) Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Scone Super Mdn on February 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Listins Lass carrying 54kg at $3.90. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Wave Breaker carrying 56kg at $19. Further improvement in store. |
2 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 2 | 52x82 |
BEST DEFENCE
TODD HOWLETT 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock, S Oliver, Ms D Mackay, Kramerica Industries (Mgr: MJ Pullen), Big Arms Racing, Stilrunen, J Morrison, R W Morrison, C J Woodbridge, C J Woodbridge, U P T, D Fletcher, Changing Seasons, S G Rielly, C N James, J D Buttner, T J Muldoon, AB Dowager Girl, G Papadakos Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Wedding Planner with 59kg at $11. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on February 16 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Our Emily carrying 56.5kg at $18. Impressed last start. Worth including. |
9 SIENA GRIMA |
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| 3 | 27 |
STARZZABORN
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Stamford No 1, N Sainty, T Lam, Ms D Bailey, S T Gillespie, I P Wilcher, R W Morris, Hadyl Racing, S M Humphries, B A Jones, J M Carter, J Langworthy, Samjam Racing, J Ashcroft, M C Elmer, P J Elmer, D R Williams, Decisive Racing & IZZAJEWEL Raced twice to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Rebelious Red with 55.5kg at $13. Second-up led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at Taree F&M Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Razella with 57.5kg at $4.40. Can do much better and shapes as one of the top chances. |
4 A GIBBONS |
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SWEET MARLENE
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms T L Schmidt Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Taree Ctry Mdn on February 9 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind El Beatle with 57kg at $2. The run before that 5th of 10 at Coffs Harbour 3yo+ Supermdn-Sw on January 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Enuff Pills carrying 57kg at $3.50. Overdue but has had too many chances. |
1 L P ROLLS |
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MIA FIGLIA
R J AGNEW 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG R J Agnew, G S Corra & D P Peisley Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Grafton 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1015m, 2.75 len behind Platinum Gift with 56.5kg at $4.40. Can do better. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run. |
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PERASTA
PAUL PERRY 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Perry, F Nicholopoulos, Mrs C Nicholopoulos, L Nicholopoulos & Mrs I Nicholopoulos Going well. Last start in a small field at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn-Hcp on March 1 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Capital Dancer with 55kg at $14. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn on February 16 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Our Emily carrying 56kg at $4.60. Must come into consideration over this longer journey. |
7 ANNA ROPER |
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SHE CAN DANCE
TRACEY BARTLEY 4YO BLACK MARE 56.0KG Ms T A Quinn, Stratheden Racing (Mgr: G M Maher) Third-up today. Comes off a 51 day let-up. First-up failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at this track Mdn on January 3 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Launch Sequence carrying 56.5kg at $21. Last start ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, slow going 17 len behind Rebelious Red carrying 54kg at $19. Needs to improve sharply to threaten. |
4 SERG LISNYY |
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SHE'S A WILD ONE
COLT PROSSER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs T Prosser, M S A Beetson, A J Park & M A Taylor Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 7 at Taree Ctry Mdn on February 9 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind El Beatle carrying 55.5kg at $17. Second-up second last in a small field at Taree Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1000m, 8 len behind Prince Kuro carrying 56.5kg at $11. Doesn't look one of the major players. |
3 BEN LOOKER |
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ZO FRILLING
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG J E Carter, Ms B J Evans, D A Dixon, M L Ebbinghaus, I M Southwood, Ms A M Joaquim & Mrs F N Davidson Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 12 at Scone Mdn on August 30 over 1300m, 8 len behind Dream Smart with 55kg at $61. Worth another chance this prep. |
6 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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DON'T TELL JACK
SHAUN HARVEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG S Harvey Second-up. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Gosford Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Viaconi with 59kg at $13. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Orange Mdn-Sw on October 22 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Taluk with 59kg at $26. Wait until he produces the goods on race day. |
5 JETT NEWMAN |
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MODEN
MARK HOWARD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M N Howard, Mrs C M Howard & Mrs B F Howard First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Coonamble Super Mdn October 13 over 1300m, 6 len behind Ahellbenda with 55kg at $51. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Newcastle Mid Mdn-Sw September 21 over 900m, 8 len behind Zoubaby carrying 57kg at $41. Prefer to see how she has returned. |
8 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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