Casino   03 May 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

BROWN & HURLEY KYOGLE MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these at the races for the first time. RAINBOW LASS (8) recorded her third minor placing from the past four outings when she charged home late but just missed over this distance at Ballina last start. Can settle closer from the inside draw and looks ready to win. First starter CASINO COLLECTION (5) won a Port Macquarie trial by six lengths on 19 April. Five of the six siblings to race are winners and she looks to have her share of ability as well. CLUSTER'S GENERAL (2) has had plenty of chances. In the mix based on his last try over this distance, beaten under a length at Port Macquarie two starts ago. BOBBY IS KING (1) resumes. Will be better for the run but can get home late into the placings without surprising. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Rainbow Lass but wary of those first starters with strong trial form.
1 3400x BOBBY IS KING
TONY NEWING
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S A Clarke, Mrs S L Newing, R J Newing, S E Wright, M Williams, N M Daniels & G A Pride
Resuming after ten months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Grafton Big Maiden July 18 over 1175m, 7 len behind Hot Jive with 59kg at $13. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Gosford Mdn-Sw December 7 2023 over 1000m, 3 len behind Lady Extreme carrying 59kg at $3.30. Expected to feature.
9
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Red, White Crossed Sashes And Sleeves
2 83726 CLUSTER'S GENERAL
BRETT BELLAMY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Wood
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1115m, slow going 6 len behind Olivershare carrying 59kg at $13. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on March 29 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Cool Space carrying 58kg at $9.50. Watch for him dropping on these late.
6
P GRAHAM
Gold, Dark Green Braces And Armbands, Lime Green Cap
3 MONACO FLYER
JOHN SHELTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
I N Savins & Mrs D K Savins
Gelding by Love Conquers All facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Grafton over 1015m on April 13. Looks to have ability.
4
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Green, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
4 4385x RIGHTEOUS BROTHER
STEPHEN BENNETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Bennett, S J Bennett, J N Adam, Mrs T J Talbot, Mrs J Keep & R G H Northcott
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Grafton Ctry Mdn November 6 over 1700m, 5 len behind Yarra Princess carrying 57.5kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Grafton Mdn September 23 over 1181m, 1.5 len behind Tara Koda with 55kg at $51. Respect any positive betting move.
2
D PEISLEY
Orange, Green Sleeves, White Cap
5 CASINO COLLECTION
DONNA GRISEDALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms A C Trollope, Sir A S Trollope, Lady D Trollope, B J Halloran, T M Halloran, M D Bell & Churinga Lodge Racing (Mgr: Lady D Trollope)
Filly by Casino Prince making her first appearance. Won trial at Port Macquarie over 1006m on April 19. Looks ready to run a big race.
10
JETT NEWMAN
Emerald Green, Yellow And Black Hoops, Black Sleeves, White Cap
6 DASHING SHANGHAI
LINDSAY GOUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
C H Yeung, Miss V Paolino, Horse Furry Racing (Mgr: C H Yeung), Y K Pang & R M T Chan
Dual acceptor. Lindsay Gough trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Looked good in a recent trial win. Expect there will be support for this promising type.
10
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
7 GOLD PUMA
ETHAN ENSBY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
M R Graham
First starter by Alabama Express out of Argentinian Gold purchased for AUD $ 1,500 (Inglis 2024 AUGUST (Late) Online Sale). Was out of the placings at her most recent trial so just a watching brief this time.
7
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Purple, Lilac Diamond Sash And Sleeves, White Cap, Lilac Diamonds
8 52272 RAINBOW LASS
ETHAN ENSBY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
E Ensby, D R C Davis, Pony Express (Mgr: D Guihot), Ms K M Jenkins, W Bye, Mrs C A Winfield, P J Hunsley, Fairy Horse Mothers (Mgr: Ms J C Hooper), Miss C Ikin, Mrs V Bowes, B Stokes, D E Watling, A W Winch, Miss K L Johnson, MC Agius & T J Scrivener
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; head behind Hare Street with 56.5kg at $8.50. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fiction Society carrying 53.5kg at $1.90. Nice effort last time. Right in the mix again.
1
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Red And White Checked Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Lightning Bolts
9 SHEZ MYSTERIOUS
ETHAN ENSBY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J V Borg
First starter by So You Think out of Hot Mama purchased for AUD $ 44,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Unplaced in recent trials and probably needs more time.
3
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Cerise, Mauve Horse Head, Purple Sleeves And Cap
10 SHIRLEY PEARLY
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G J Mastin & Mrs J Mastin
First starter by Saxon Warrior out of Short Wick. Third April 7 at Beaudesert at her only trial. Wide barrier no help. Maybe later.
15
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Green, Orange and Black Crossed Sashes, Orange Sleeves, Green, Orange and Black Quartered Cap
11 95x55 SPIRIT SEEKER
MARYANN BROSNAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Hillcrest Lodge Racing (Mgr: P G Campbell)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Love To All carrying 53.5kg at $14. Second-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Best Coffee carrying 54.5kg at $9. Capable of sharp improvement.
5
MS FIONA SANDKUHL
White, Black Seams
12 80x QUEEN DORIS OFASAM
JASON REILLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J B Reilly & Mr K J Upton
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw February 15 over 1880m, 27 len behind Autumn Aroha carrying 55.5kg at $71. On debut eighth of 10 at Scone Super Mdn January 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kaffir Lily with 55.5kg at $8. Maybe later.
8
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves
13 x880x LITTLE BUT MIGHTY
CAROLYN HALLIDAY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C Halliday & S Wheelahan
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn February 24 over 1190m, 11 len behind With Style with 56kg at $201. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1015m, 9 len behind Miss Waterline carrying 57.5kg at $101. Don't see that trend changing here.
4
Red, Black Maltese star, black sleeves, red cap
14 50 MISS IMPRESSIVE
INDIANA TURNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Krayem
Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last in a small field at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 870m, 8 len behind Boonah Flasher carrying 56.5kg at $21. Last start 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Network Error carrying 55.5kg at $151. Unlikely to trouble these.
6
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
15 80x TERRATILLI
STEPHEN LEE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Steele
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1100m, soft track; 16 len behind Rose Aye with 58.5kg at $101. On debut ran last of 8 at Queanbeyan Mdn January 24 over 900m, 17 len behind Soho Artist with 59kg at $81. Likely to need this hitout.
3
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
16 x80x4 MAJOR FREESTONE
STEVEN HARDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J M Owens, P M Christian & T S Duke
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after nine months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Goondiwindi Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Knowitall Frank carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn on August 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Miss Bayles carrying 58.5kg at $10. Faces a tough task.
8
Lime Green, Yellow Seams And Armbands, Lime Green Cap, Yellow Seams