Murwillumbah   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

RACING MATES COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1010m

Track: HVY8   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Several of these have good gate speed so a strong tempo is expected. NO RAGRETS (5) has been around the mark without winning before breaking through with an easy all the way win at Ballina last week on heavy ground. Could go on with it now. HIDDEN HAIL (1) gave a big sight when leading and holding on for a placing in a much improved showing. If he can repeat that sort of effort he's in the mix. VOCATION (7) looks to be back in some kind of form with a much improved placing at Inverell and has the chance to go on with it. HUMPHREE BEAR (2) is worth including in the chances as he's better than what he showed fresh and MAWSONS EXPEDITION (3) would be the next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: No Ragrets to win.
1 9x403 HIDDEN HAIL
SHANE EVERSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B P Purcell & Mrs S L Purcell
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Old Timing Man with 59.5kg at $17. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Inverell Bm58 on May 23 over 1050m, 8 len behind Takemine with 62.5kg at $51. Gave a good sight when a much improved third last time out and has solid claims.
5
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
White, Blue Vertical Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
2 215x0 HUMPHREE BEAR
GREG KILNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G C Kilner, M Dougherty, K R Gregor & G J Woodbridge
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Grafton Cl3 on June 9 over 1125m, slow going 14 len behind Hidden Melody carrying 54kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Ocean Proud carrying 57.5kg at $1.75. Disappointed when resuming and is better than that so could lift.
1
KIRK MATHESON
Red, White Armbands, Blue Cap
3 9x187 MAWSONS EXPEDITION
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Beattie
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Inverell Bm58 on May 23 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Staffa with 59kg at $16. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Bellzen with 63.5kg at $7.50. Last couple a bit below par and has a place show.
3
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap
4 1x MISS WATERLINE
JORDAN LEE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
B E Kee
Resuming after a spell. Only one run when favourite; won by a neck at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1015m defeating Super Latte carrying 54kg at $2.15. Showed plenty of promise with a popular debut win and strikes a winnable race.
7
JETT NEWMAN
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
5 64351 NO RAGRETS
CAROLYN HALLIDAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms B Kent & Mrs C J Halliday
Most recently favourite; won by 4 len at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1000m in the wet defeating Barron carrying 57kg at $2.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Casino Super Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Champonnet carrying 57kg at $31. Had been honest prior to last start easy win and could go on with it.
7
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
6 214x0 ODETTE'S ORCHIDS
DARREN GRAHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Ms J E Dumble
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 28 len behind Make It So carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Ballina Mdn on November 4 over 1010m, slow going 10 len behind Discotheque with 55kg at $7.50. Like to see a bit more than what she showed fresh.
8
L P ROLLS
Pink And Blue Quarters, Red Sleeves With Blue Stars, Pink And Blue Quartered Cap
7 01892 VOCATION
GREG KILNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G C Kilner
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Inverell Bm58 on May 23 over 1050m, 1.75 len behind Staffa carrying 56kg at $12. The race before that 9th of 12 at Glen Innes Bm50 on May 10 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Mr Midnight with 58.5kg at $5.50. Better effort last time and has each-way claims.
4
A MALLYON
Red, White Armbands, Blue Cap
8 31679 HARE STREET
LEO CLAPHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L J Clapham & L Clapham
Most recently 9th of 12 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 14 len behind Make It So carrying 56.5kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Rainbow Lass with 57kg at $21. Definite winning chance. Form is patchy and place hopes look best.
6
ANTHONY ALLEN
Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
9 3757x OURLEGSELEVEN
SHARON PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, B J Pepper, Miss K L Pepper, D I Pepper & Ms M C Gilmore
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 January 17 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Pressalong carrying 53.5kg at $101. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Tabulam Mdn October 5 over 1000m slow track defeating Hare Street with 54kg at $2.50. Did win fresh last preparation but prefer to see here.
2
BEN LOOKER
Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap