Taree   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

HEPWORTH INDUSTRIAL WORKWEAR MAIDEN HANDICAP 1270m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: +5m Entire.  

Skittlz should find the front with Saraya and Temple Bells on his heels. SARAYA (2) resumed further improved finding a place at this track/trip. She's in good hands and is sure to keep improving. Maps well, and Looker is a key jockey switch. CALL ME BASIL (1) debuts and looked the goods in a recent Hawkesbury trial. Gets in well with the 2kg claim and draws handy. A bold run is on the cards. COMBS (4) didn't do a lot at Port Macquarie, but led when narrowly beaten here prior. That stacks up and he will push forward and ride the speed. TEMPLE BELLS (10) back from 39 day let-up and has the benefit of a trial win, in with a chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Saraya.
1 CALL ME BASIL
ADAM DUGGAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Duggan
First starter by Kingman out of Chica Loca purchased for AUD $ 50,000 (Inglis 2024 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale). Trialled on February 24 when third at Hawkesbury over 1000m. Inside barrier will assist chances. Respect any positive market moves.
3
MILLIE THOMPSON
Dark Blue, Silver And White Checked Band And Armbands, Silver Collar, Dark Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
2 52x3 SARAYA
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, D R Roberts, G W Voller, Baran 8 Racing, R I Darrah, F B Tan, M 2 K L D Racing, M J Newman, A J Porter, Shire Racing, R B Hosking, J Ashcroft, J Lovett, C Miller & Three Eights Racing
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1262m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bonjour Madame with 56.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pony Soprano with 55kg at $8.50. Hard to beat.
2
BEN LOOKER
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
3 845x6 SNITZENEGGER
JEREMY SYLVESTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J A Sylvester, G B Boyd, I North, D Moore, J T Robertson, S A Vowles, D T Witherspoon, B S Rohr, D G Copas & G Cappiello
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Divine Bene with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 900m, in the wet; 9 len behind Speedy One carrying 59kg at $26. Unlikely to feature.
4
L P ROLLS
Red, Black Stripes And Cap
4 79527 COMBS
STEPHEN FARLEY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
C A Martin, D S Brown, B J Nicholls & P J Brown
Most recently 7th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1210m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Kobaytera carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on March 25 over 1312m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Hardash carrying 57kg at $51. In the mix.
8
STEPHEN CUMMINS
White, Black Band And Seams, Checked Cap, Red Pom Pom
5 987x0 CROWN ESTATE
DALE WAGSTAFF
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton)
Second run back. First-up after three months didn't finish the race at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn March 18 over 1100m. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Bathurst Mdn on December 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lone Artist with 56kg at $5. Making up the numbers.
2
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 03367 LUNA CRUISER
JAY HOPKINS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Dr H C Hopkins
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw on March 1 over 1850m, 6 len behind Think We're There carrying 55kg at $41. Before that 6th of 9 at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind De Louviere carrying 53kg at $3.60. Consider.
9
SHAE WILKES
Pale Blue, White Vee, Sleeves And Cap
7 08x86 MODEN
MARK HOWARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M N Howard, Mrs C M Howard & Mrs B F Howard
Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on March 11 over 1006m, slow going 9 len behind Don't Tell Jack carrying 54kg at $61. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1007m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Bold Design with 57kg at $91. Later.
5
SIENA GRIMA
Dark Blue, Yellow Diamond, Pale Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
8 3566x SKITTLZ
NICK MITCHELL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss K Collins, A W Krohn, Miss E Sowden, C Behrendorff, Mrs A Behrendorff, Mrs R Tomkins, L Edwards, D J Edwards & S J Billingsley
He is resuming after a three months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Bowraville Mdn-Sw January 4 over 1370m, 10 len behind King's Warrior with 57.5kg at $12. On debut second last of 7 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1205m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Champ De Mars carrying 59kg at $26. Others offer more appeal.
7
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Pink, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves, Pink Chevrons, White Cap
9 900 SUPERERO
JEFF KEHOE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs Z K Kehoe, D J Kehoe & Mrs K J Kehoe
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Magic Shannon with 59kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 13 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1200m, 21 len behind Casebolt carrying 59kg at $101. Prefer in something easier.
6
JEFF KEHOE
Orange, Green Stars And Sleeves
10 8x666 TEMPLE BELLS
COLIN HUGHES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
C L Hughes, Mrs T L Hughes, J P Hughes & J Hughes
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Magic Shannon with 55kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn on February 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Haze carrying 55kg at $15. Likely improver.
1
LIAM BLANCH
Maroon, White Vee, White Cap, Maroon Star