Murwillumbah   28 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

CHANDON CLASS 1 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Heavy 8   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Moderate pace from Lovewillcomelater taking it up with Warrior Head and Thunderous on his back. WARRIOR HEAD (3) disappointed on resumption when a fading seventh over 1200m at Ipswich in C2 class. Blinkers stay on and expecting a huge form reversal. LOVEWILLCOMELATER (1) finding it hard to break through on the metro tracks and kept fresh for this. Had genuine excuses from the outside gate when a plugging twelfth over 1400m at Eagle Farm. Assess on his good fourth two runs back at Doomben. Don't dismiss. REPHRASE (6) appreciated the extra ground when an improved fourth over 1300m at Casino in the heavy conditions. Well drawn and a repeat of the latest will see her take a hand in the finish. ASSENT (4) resumes after going out a winner in good style over 1420m in a Grafton Super Mdn last April. Back with the one trial and must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Warrior Head at the each way price.
1 6x040 LOVEWILLCOMELATER
JORDAN LEE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Dr B J Hudson, A C Tory & R G Freer
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 15 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on July 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Victory Flame carrying 59kg at $8. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on June 18 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Affinity Flyer with 56.5kg at $9.50. Can bounce back in this easier contest.
5
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
White, Green Mice, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
2 x916x SUPERSTITIOUS
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S P Anderson, M A Jurgens, R B Tonks, S Robinson, L W Dummett, F J Vernon, S Essa & J A Dell
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Grafton Cl1 February 24 over 1190m, 6 len behind Cutepi carrying 57kg at $8.50. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn January 11 over 1100m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Heavenly Impact carrying 58.5kg at $31. Worth thought in the small field.
6
JETT NEWMAN
Turquoise, Hot Pink Diamond With Diamonds Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
3 619x7 WARRIOR HEAD
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S E Wee
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Shelstein carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Annie One Ready carrying 58kg at $7.50. Strips fitter and back in grade.
4
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Bottle Green, Gold Star, Lime Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap With Gold Star
4 9x21x ASSENT
MARYANN BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Grafton Super Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1420m slow track defeating Black Assassin carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign second of 7 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn March 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Leica Glove carrying 57.5kg at $19. Has claims if presented on song.
7
MATTHEW MCGUREN
White, Black Seams
5 x1423 DIVINE SOURCE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Oracle (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), T M Barclay, I A Chester-Master, T C Crotty, P Foyster, A Giles, Mrs N M Giles, I A Joblin, Mrs L S Joblin, R May, C J Mcgurk, M I Russell, J Strelec & D Tylim
Recent form sound. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Ipswich 3&4yo Bm65 on August 8 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3 len behind In Great Spirit carrying 55kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm F&M Cl1 on July 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Acapulco Girl with 57.5kg at $14. Consistent mare who looks too good for these.
3
Pink, White Quarters
6 00x04 REPHRASE
JENNIFER M SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J M Smith
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at the Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 9 over 1100m, 9 len behind Fast Fusion carrying 57.5kg at $101. Last start 4th of 9 at Casino Bm58 on August 18 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Decrypt with 55.5kg at $14. Key chance who is sure to run well.
1
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Black, Grey Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 865x8 THUNDEROUS
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J G Crook, N Zappone, Wegunnawin (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew), M A Sommerville, J Millar, A J O Rice, K Toumaras, J Pereira, L Moult, G A Bishop, B L Hannon, T Raineri, S C Mccabe, B B Rice, W R Mckibben, J A Gibb, A P Bell, J Panjari, A H Ploog & L Prince
Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Beaudesert 0 - 55 on August 16 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sapana's Pearl carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on October 22 over 1125m, 3 len behind Rocky Rogue with 55kg at $6. Will struggle against these.
2
CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 6798x DOYLE
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Wilson
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw April 9 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lumens Lenny carrying 60kg at $201. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 December 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Hit carrying 57kg at $17. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap