Muswellbrook   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

DENBROOK THOROUGHBRED'S MAIDEN PLATE 1500m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Blackfish has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. Archibald-trained MACHRIMORE (11) had been well trialled and looked a run short at Scone on debut. She's been and will enjoy the step up in distance. In good hands and fitter, the well-bred filly can break through. TURNING CIRCLE (10) brings a string of placings, and the form stacks right up. She will use the inside gate to her advantage, and she deserves another chance. BLACKFISH (5) switched from the top Victorian stable and was beaten a nose at Forbes over 1300m, on a 62-day return. She will be better for that outing, and she has form at this distance range that would see her in the finish. The 2kg claim is handy, and she'll likely cross over and control the race. DUNSTALL THE GUN (1) has Bullock aboard and the blinkers applied for the first time, and he can show more. SUGGESTED PLAY: Machrimore appeals most.
1 44 DUNSTALL THE GUN
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J E Harvey & C J McErvale
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1280m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Mad Harry carrying 59kg at $4.20. Second-up 4th of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn on July 27 over 1280m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Snap Decision with 59kg at $15. Improver.
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AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, Lime Green Yoke, Seams Cap
2 68833 FIREUP
TERRY WICKS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T Wicks, G A Tomlins, Dr A Argyle, A Pratt, M J TOMLINS, Mrs C Tomlins, P Ghassibe, W A Beale, Mrs K L Beale, G A Tomlins, J M Austin, J Kandalaft, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & M A Campbell
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Kempsey Mdn on July 28 over 1450m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Shoot'em Up with 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn on July 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Rebel Rhapsody with 56.5kg at $26. In the mix.
3
GRANT BUCKLEY
Red, White Dollar Symbols, White Sleeves, Red Dollar Symbols, Red Cap, White Dollar Symbols
3 68044 PRIZES GALORE
DAVID J SMITH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr T W Marskell
Last start 4th of 12 at Forbes Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Think I Do with 59kg at $18. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Warren Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Major Lightning with 59kg at $16. Tested from a wide gate.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Lime Green, Black Wings
4 9x800 SINGLE IMPACT
WENDY PLATTS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Goddard & W Platts
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1400m, 17 len behind Ichika carrying 57kg at $101. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, slow going 16 len behind Rock The Machine carrying 59kg at $151. Plenty of these look to have him covered.
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KACIE ADAMS
Emerald Green, Purple Jesters Hat And Sleeves, Purple Cap With Emerald Green Jesters Hat
5 23742 BLACKFISH
BRETT ROBB
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mr B Robb, Patriot Bloodstock (Mgr: M. Lloyd)
Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Forbes Super Mdn on August 3 over 1300m, on a wet track; head behind Ishikari carrying 56kg at $9. Before that 4th of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Call Up King with 57.5kg at $3.40. Chance with a repeat of that latest performance.
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IZZY NEALE
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 820x4 LILY DARLING
PETER H BLOOMFIELD
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms T M Lowery, Mrs A Petta & Mrs V J Ritson
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ichika with 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Trust A Kitty carrying 57kg at $81. Looking to others for the winner.
4
LEESHELLE SMALL
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
7 54662 LUNA CRUISER
JAY HOPKINS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Dr H C Hopkins
Last start 6th of 8 at Wyong Mdn on July 24 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Omaha Sand carrying 53kg at $16. Before that 6th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Mdn on July 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ngunnawal carrying 55kg at $31. Others have better prospects.
5
Pale Blue, White Vee, Sleeves And Cap
8 74 SASS
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms K M Patterson, J R Kennedy, Mrs R M Kennedy, Ms C L Hallgath, Ms K M Gregory, R B Veitchy, Mrs K Barker & Mrs J A Knight
Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 7 at Wyong Super Mdn on July 5 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Outta Line carrying 57kg at $13. Last start in a small field at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1300m, 9 len behind Cinsault carrying 58kg at $17. Sharp barn and keep an eye on the betting.
9
BRAITH NOCK
Black, Yellow Stars And Cap
9 46x69 TORQUIN
GEOFF O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G C Smith, P M McDougall, Mrs A Leach, Ms M Crockett, K Hassan, Mrs M J Lightfoot, D G Lightfoot, R J Burdon, B J Egan, R J Haidle, C Prentice, Mrs B Patterson, R Flynn, Ms K Heber, A P W Racing No 2 (Mgr: A P Walsh), Trouser Trouts (Mgr: D Griffin), Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet) & The Clints
Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. First-up 6th of 9 at Bathurst Mdn on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Big Papa with 56kg at $15. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Mudgee Super Mdn on July 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Saint Philomena with 58kg at $9. Will not find this easy. Hard to have.
5
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Purple, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Cap
10 43232 TURNING CIRCLE
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, W J Buttigieg, A D Kennedy, Morgcam Racing, J M Cross, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, S A Aboud, H G H McCathie, A C Lloyd Jones, A J M Young, Forest Six, Lucky Eight Racing, S A Tilley, J P Morrison, A J Newhouse, Mrs D M Edwards & R J Edwards
Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Kempsey Mdn on July 28 over 1450m, in the wet; nose behind Shoot'em Up carrying 57kg at $1.85. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Prov Mdn on July 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ngunnawal with 54kg at $5. Leading prospect.
1
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Black, Tricolours Logo
11 3 MACHRIMORE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, M V Broadhead, J R Vawdrey, Bennett Racing Tilla Rose, D L O'Byrne, J Halley, P Finn, Dr B Edwards, Mrs M Texier, M J Scheele & Rhino Plumbers Racing
Was well in the market at debut, got back early 3rd in a small field at Scone Mdn on July 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bird Whistle carrying 55kg at $4.20. Can break through this time.
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D DILLON
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap