Wyong   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

TUGGERAH MITSUBISHI MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Moderate pace from Shambretta taking it up with Rodeo Dealer and Extreme Diva on his back. ALPINE SKI (5) gelded over the break and resumes from a seven-month spell. Showed a ton of potential in three career runs in his first prep and has the speed to overcome the wide draw. The one to beat. EXTREME DIVA (10) nine start maiden having her first run for the O'Shea & Charlton yard. Contested much stronger races in her last two preps and is capable of sprinting fresh with the two sharp trials. SHAMBRETTA (4) resumes from a break and now in the Kim Waugh yard. Hardly set the world alight in three career runs and since fitted with a solid 1000m trial win at Beaumont (Newcastle). Blinkers off and capable of taking a hand in the finish. REAL SASSY (8) four-year-old mare by Real Steel out of Miss Shifu on debut for the Buchanan yard. Two recent trials have been okay and gets the blinkers on. Slim place prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Alpine Ski to win.
1 85 CONTRIBAND
RICHARD NUTMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B Nutman
Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid 4yo+ Mdn on February 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Our Little Star with 59kg at $21. Last start 5th of 8 at Gosford Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Viaconi with 59kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner.
4
C LEVER
Green, Cerise Sash And Sleeves
2 34x61 DON'T TELL JACK
SHAUN HARVEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S Harvey
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 8 at Gosford Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Viaconi carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Orange Mdn-Sw on October 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Taluk with 59kg at $26. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
5
White, Red Maltese Cross
3 0x552 RODEO DEALER
NIKKI HODGSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Scott
Last start 2nd in a small field at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn-Hcp on March 1 over 900m, 1.3 len behind Capital Dancer with 55kg at $8. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Port Macquarie Mdn on February 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Our Emily carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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WILLIAM A STANLEY
Yellow, Black Crossed Sashes, Black And White Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 257x SHAMBRETTA
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R M Tunnicliffe, K D Tunnicliffe, S G E Farr & Dr M P Baird
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1350m, 9 len behind Pretty Powerful with 59kg at $15. On debut second of 7 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn November 28 over 1300m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Isla Negra with 59kg at $2.80. In new yard and since been fitted with a trial win, keep safe.
2
J FORD
Salmon, Navy Blue And White Curved Checked Sash, Striped Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
5 242x ALPINE SKI
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo C&G Mdn August 14 over 1150m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Theblade carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. On debut second of 8 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw July 18 over 1000m, a nose behind Fortingall with 57kg at $3. Gelded over the break and set to sprint well fresh.
5
ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue
6 COSMORA
PETER GREEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Almighty Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Ong)
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Dubious out of Illicit Love. At the most recent trial finished sixth on February 24 at Hawkesbury over 800m. Facing a stiff test.
7
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Green Stars And Collar, Green Half With White Braces, Stars Sleeves And Cap
7 85x44 CASTAWAY CORAL
JASON COYLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss A M Double
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on January 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bold Bidder carrying 55kg at $81. Second-up 4th in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Il Passero with 57kg at $14. Comes into this in ordinary form. Fitter again but can’t have on current form.
3
MS JESS TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
8 REAL SASSY
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
H J Pidgeon, Mrs P A Robertson, Mrs S M Minns & N Derwin
Four-year-old mare making debut by Real Steel out of Miss Shifu. Was third in a Newcastle barrier trial over 850m on February 11 then followed up with a fourth at Hawkesbury in a 1000m trial on February 24. Minor money contest in this strong maiden.
7
ANNA ROPER
Lilac, Black Braces And Sleeves, Red Cap
9 5x7 ALABAMA HUSSY
DAVID PFIEFFER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Mad About Racing(S Duff), G J Andison, M R Duff, C T O'Hara, T Brennan, J D Packer, S N Gordon, S M Hair, J A Leggatt, D L Trimarchi, C L Trimarchi, A P Looby, N Van Den Borne, F Alpen, G A Knox, R A Strachan, Southern Sydney(A P Ishak), Braynder(A J Bray), Nangnang Racing (J R Nash) & G W Henderson
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Mdn on November 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind True Amor with 52.5kg at $15. Watch for a much improved showing.
1
ALYSHA COLLETT
Light Blue, Red V, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
10 2720x EXTREME DIVA
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), A R McAnulty, Mrs L McAnulty, W B Fornari, AHT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A H Tighe), Mrs M N Annetts, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards) & Mrs D Bock
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Rosehill Super 3yo Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1400m, soft track; with 55kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Newcastle Super 3yo Mdn-Sw August 15 over 900m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Runranirun carrying 55kg at $1.40. Strengthened over the break and ready to run well following a couple of recent trials.
6
TOM SHERRY
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
11 7x323 MIA BALLERINA
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Be Quiet carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track F&M Mdn on February 13 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Written Scandal carrying 59kg at $2.60. Finds her race today.
2
TOMMY BERRY
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red And Yellow Star Cap