Bathurst   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

THE GRIND GOLD NUGGET 2YO HANDICAP 1100m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. SASSY ABBEY (5) looks the one to beat after a gallant second at Gosford recently when just edged out. Was a beaten favourite at Orange prior but well placed in this. GILETTE (8) has trialled well on a couple of occasions at Rosehill and Kembla Grange and has the inside barrier. Pay to keep safe. SHEEZA DIVA (10) sat handy and boxed on okay fresh at Hawkesbury despite being a huge price. This would be the easiest race she's found so she could show up. BONDI BLOSSOM (7) and LYCHEE GREEN TEA (9) are in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sassy Abbey to win.
1 8x FOUR DEGREES
LYLE CHANDLER
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G I Isaac, Mrs M D Isaac, Mrs A H Nash, M Glasson, D J Thompson, Ms K A Thompson, C S Field, G Couldwell, G J Mann, Mrs S J Mann, Miss E Larsson, Dr G V Nash, R J Hooper & P D Cassin
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 9 at Wyong in the LR Mm 2yo on December 11 over 1100m, 11 len behind O' Ole with 56.5kg at $201. Outclassed at only start but has been gelded and could surprise.
8
Purple, Yellow Horseshoes And Sleeves, Purple Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
2 HEEZA STEVE
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Kearney
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old gelding by Fierce Impact out of Star On High. At the most recent trial finished ninth at Rosehill over 900m. Hard to get a guide from only trial and prefer to see.
4
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Black, Lime Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 SO REBELLIOUS
GARY PORTELLI
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
G Portelli, M H Wood, A D Bowler, Ee By Gum Racing (Mgr: S A Morris), A Roden, Fairsky Racing (Mgr: S Stumbles), D Kinane, Ms R Whittle, S Gallagher, F Valeri, T J Henderson, N J Cusick, Mrs C A Winfield, T J R Mullen, Ms L M Richardson, Crowe Craft Racing, G & M Racing Ahead & Mrs M E Wood
On debut. Two-year-old colt by Rebel Dane out of So Tempted. At the most recent trial finished seventh on April 7 at Warwick Farm over 799m. Trialled a number of times and not shown a lot so others better.
2
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots
4 TOM VEGAS
DEAN MIRFIN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Gregory & Miss R J Gregory
First starter by Peltzer out of Love Las Vegas. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Hasn't shown up in trials in Sydney and win would surprise.
6
D DILLON
Navy Blue, Pale Blue Stripes And Armbands
5 4422 SASSY ABBEY
BJORN BAKER
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
W H Hilton, T Reynolds, Mrs K Reynolds & Miss D M Hilton
Last start 2nd in a small field at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; head behind Extreme Diva with 55kg at $6. The start before that 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. Well placed and should take beating.
8
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Black, White Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 ALIZA
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Blundell Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Blundell), T C Bloodstock (Mgr: S T Cheung), Machine Bloodstock (Mgr: C I Barr) & S O'Halloran
Filly by Prague on debut. Trialled on April 11 at Rosehill over 900m and finished eighth. Wide draw no help and prefer to see what she's got.
9
SHAUN GUYMER
White, Yellow Stars, Navy Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 BONDI BLOSSOM
BRAD WIDDUP
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan)
First starter by Bondi out of Devils Arcade purchased for AUD $ 45,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Perth Yearling Sale). Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Looks to be trialling okay and is a place chance.
7
GRANT BUCKLEY
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
8 GILETTE
TERRY CROFT
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D P Martyn & P A Scalise
Two-year-old filly making debut by Exceedance out of Beyond The Dream. Was second in a 800m barrier trial on April 7 at Kembla Grange. Interesting first starter who has trialled okay and must be kept safe.
1
C LEVER
Red, White Star And Pom Pom
9 LYCHEE GREEN TEA
GARY PORTELLI
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
L To
Filly by Microphone facing the starter for the first time. Finished seventh in a Warwick Farm trial over 816m on April 17. Trials fair so market best guide.
3
CORIAH KEATINGS
Red With Pink Chevrons, Green Sleeves With Pink And Green Chevrons, Pink And Red Cap, Green Peak
10 5405 SHEEZA DIVA
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs D A Kearney, Ms L R Pejic, Mrs A Young, Mrs R Hickey, Ms G Brewer, Mrs D Clarke, Mrs K Peters, Mrs T Campbell, J C Cotter, M Nicol, R Nicol, J Corcio & E M Reardon
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury 2yo Hcp on April 9 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Grand Eagle carrying 54.5kg at $151. The start before that 13th of 16 at Randwick in the LR Millennium on February 8 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Rivellino with 54.5kg at $201. Not bad when resuming and this easier so she could lift sharply.
5
WINONA COSTIN
Black, Pink Diamond, Black And Pink Diamond Checked Sleeves, Black Cap