Gosford   10 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

CENTRAL COAST NSW LEGACY SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 1100m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Without a great deal of early pace evident Sassy Abbey may lead the way over Extreme Diva. The field has been decimated with scratching's. EMERY (5) improving filly who returned for her second prep with an eye catching second over 1100m at Randwick Kensington in good time. Will find this more to her liking with the good tempo. Goes close. EXTREME DIVA (6) lugging bit comes off for this after launching late on resumption when second over 1000m at Wyong. Can race closer here from the good draw and finally get off the mark. SASSY ABBEY (10) in leading yard and the race has fallen away for this. Sound effort from the wide draw when second over 1000m at Orange. Fitter now and place prospects best. FACEOFF (2) fitter now and capable of lifting after finishing last of five over 1100m at Wyong. Minor claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Emery to win.
1 4335x APOLLO RIDGE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), S J Noon, A Smyrnis, Mrs S Smyrnis, P L Ward, B Blooms x Aces (Mgr: Miss B K Jennings), Ms S R Smith, B A Kleidon, J M Simmons, Jamam (Mgr: Ms A Harrison), B M Jackson, R Hamilton, Hon. G J Williamson, M Cheung & The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge)
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw December 1 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Burj with 57.5kg at $7. On debut fourth of 13 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Fragrant Cloud carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Worth serious consideration with the two sharp trials.
9
TOM MARQUAND
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 77x45 FACEOFF
BRYCE HEYS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G K Lawler, G R Lawler, M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, F A Caccavari, K J Williams, S J Conroy, Ms F Schio, P B Barber, Mrs L Barber, D W Stafford, G E Roddy, C Carrington, J Canning, M K Harvey, Mrs K Rix, P J Townsend, L M Townsend, A Dyer & G Rix
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Show Business with 58.5kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Wyong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, 3 len behind Olufsen with 57kg at $8.50. Minor claims.
1
TYLER SCHILLER
Royal Blue, Yellow V, Red And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 34x3 LORD VETTORI
JAKE HULL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M W Griffiths, J J O'Connor, M McNally, Mrs K Dehn, Mrs M A Griffiths & Mrs B Ferlazzo
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after nine months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Cg&E Mdn on March 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Imperial State carrying 58kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1100m, 2 len behind Dee Stormed carrying 56.5kg at $10. Further improved and shouldn't be a maiden for long.
4
M BELL
Red, White Heart, Red Sleeves, White Chevrons
4 98265 HARD RATTLE
GREGORY MCFARLANE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Criniti, G Winter, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden) & D M Lyons
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on March 29 over 1010m, in the wet; 2 len behind Cool Space with 55.5kg at $16. The start before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at this track Mid Mdn on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Mercantilist carrying 55.5kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more.
10
MS JESS TAYLOR
White With Blue, Red, Black, Yellow And Green Hoops, White Cap With Coloured Stripe
5 63x2 EMERY
SARA RYAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1100m, slow going head behind Happy Bellie with 56.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Wyong Mid Mdn on October 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Straand Beauty carrying 55kg at $5. Further improvement in store and comes out of a strong race.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
6 720x2 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
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at Wyong Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Shambretta carrying 56.5kg at $1.24. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 S Domenico on August 31 over 1100m, 7 len behind Storm Boy carrying 53kg at $81. Frustrating filly who looks hard to beat.
2
ZAC LLOYD
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
7 725x3 RIVANA
RODNEY OLLERTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Whitegate Pastoral (Mgr: A S Price)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Gorbachev with 55kg at $20. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Gelsey carrying 55.5kg at $4. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.
6
Orange, Blue Hoops
8 60x5 TESORINO
LOUISE MUNCE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
D S Munce, Mrs L C Munce, A D Munce, One Shot (Mgr: B O'Connell), L Magri, T W Carver, B G Garrett, G W C Garrett, Mrs K A Garrett, L Barnett & D Roache
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Bold Design carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1000m, 12 len behind She Conquers carrying 55.5kg at $101. Hard to get excited about her chances.
2
Orange, Black Vee, Armbands And Orange Cap
9 TROUNCE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Yarraman Park Stud, Gall Bloodstock, Australian Bloodstock, Dunbar Bloodstock, Forker Family Racing
Three-year-old filly (I Am Invincible - Noondie) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 785m trial on March 3 at Warwick Farm. Prefer to see her in a race before backing.
3
ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 442 SASSY ABBEY
BJORN BAKER
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
W H Hilton, T Reynolds, Mrs K Reynolds & Miss D M Hilton
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Orange Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Itszarbaby carrying 55kg at $1.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on March 12 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Conscience with 56kg at $2.80. Going okay but must improve further.
4
RACHEL KING
Black, White Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap