Muswellbrook 06 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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VALE DR JAMES (JIM) RODGER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1280m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 31) Rail: +3m 1000m - 300m, True Remainder. |
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Good early pressure anticipated with a large contingent of first starters. VARUNI (13) is knocking on the door after two strong closing thirds. Finally draws a gate and looks set to peak here. Hard to hold out in a race where several of her perceived main opposition at acceptances have since been scratched. VERITY (14) is a The Autumn Sun filly who hit the line with intent in her latest trial. From the wide draw she’ll get back and launch late. Suspect it is a race in two between the above mentioned fillies. CRUDO (6) has an experience edge over the pair after a midefield sixth at Wyong. ABATED BREATH (5) was closing well late into fourth on debut at Tamworth. Ran above market expectations on that occasion and again will likely go around at double figure odds off a freshen. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding Varuni.
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COGITARE
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), M A Crawford, Mrs M J Crawford, J F Dennis, Mrs K Dennis, Dailey Racing, Mrs E L Carroll, S M Brooks, Wungali Racing, Ms S J Semmler, G J Reay, Miss D A Reay, P A Till, C I Dedman, N Johns, Mrs N L Johns, Miss D Young, Ms P O'Neill & Cogitare Club No.1 Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Tokyo Queen carrying 55.5kg at $10. On debut sixth of 8 at Scone Prov Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Koios carrying 58.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
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FLORAL LEGEND
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho) At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Mdn on September 25 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Savaii with 57kg at $2.20. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Jellicious carrying 58kg at $9.50. Has struggled to break through and others are preferred this time. |
11 M BELL |
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FOCUS POINT
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G Harvey Four-year-old mare (Justify - Optical) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Sixth over 900m in a Newcastle trial on September 24. SCRATCHED. |
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SHERIFF'S STAR
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), C G Crockett, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), C J Hallinan, Mrs N Russo & W Freedman Second-up. First-up after five months from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Nowra Cge Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Perfect Good Star with 59kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Buenos with 58.5kg at $1.60. Strips fitter and is among the each-way chances but will need a smart steer from the draw. |
9 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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ABATED BREATH
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G Harvey At debut, 4th of 9 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Bullion Hunter with 56.5kg at $19. Kept fresh for this and is a likely improver that deserves respecting. |
8 NICK PALMER |
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CRUDO
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless At debut, 6th of 10 at Wyong Prov Mdn on August 31 over 1100m, 4 len behind Devious Mind carrying 56.5kg at $7. Kept fresh and is a likely improver that's worth considering. |
5 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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MANZORO
JAKE HULL 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs M A Griffiths, M W Griffiths, J Griffiths, Mrs B Ferlazzo, G Singh, M McNally, M K Holton & W Metti First starter by Almanzor out of Hoopla purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Fitter for recent trials but looks safely held. |
4 C REITH |
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STERN DISPUTE
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Australian Bloodstock(L Murrell), J Compton, A Watts, Butter Wheel(G Wheeler), C Allen, Evaren Racing(M Evans), G Chesher, C Hurle, S Latter, L Maloney, R Moore, I Hopkins, M Kendall, Only Foals Rush In(A Pratten), G Paterson, A Lawler, Maitland Mustangs(A Boyle), S Lewis, P Murphy & B Freeman Gelding by Astern on debut. Won a Muswellbrook trial over 1000m on September 17. Bold showing expected on the back of a recent trial win. |
8 A GIBBONS |
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GRAND VOILE
KRIS LEES 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG R L Burnet, S Brooks, D Cameron, C J Hughes, D J Bastable, S Watson & P W Rendell First starter by Astern out of Our Mercury. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Tough assignment. |
2 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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LETHAL LOVE
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG W J Hawkins & Mrs S L Hawkins At debut, 4th of 11 at Canberra Mdn on September 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Baycat with 55kg at $5.50. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable. |
7 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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MOZZONI
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mr P A Donato, Newgate S F, Peake Racing, Mr CD Hewitt, Mr T J Renfrey, Mr K M Hammond, Mr S Kuvas, Mrs K D Greer, Bamm Bamm Racing, Mr G G B Macdonald, Mr CA Finlayson, Mr N W Nicholson, The Abers Lalor Bunch, Mr P T Heinz, 4 Mates Racing First starter by Extreme Choice out of Bronte purchased for AUD $ 350,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Drawn sticky but is fr |
10 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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SPIRITUAL MYSTERY
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A Carusi & Mrs K L Lees At debut, 10th of 12 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Andale Andale with 55kg at $21. Will need to improve sharply. |
7 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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VARUNI
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), M Pitt, J Ashcroft, F J Elmer, M C Elmer, J T Barry, J M Rice, Keeping Schtum, W F Butler, Mrs L R Young, B J Kirkbride, T J Dryburgh, The Bow Pair, J Lyon, Kramerica Industries, J J O'hearn, D J Van Velden, R O'Brien, Mrs E Pitkin & Ready to Pick Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at Scone F&M Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Nepo Baby carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn on September 15 over 1280m, 0.7 len behind Anarchist with 56kg at $3. Looks set for another big run, no shock to see her breakthrough this time. |
3 R JONES |
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VERITY
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Kayano First starter. Three-year-old filly by The Autumn Sun out of Mantra Of Life purchased for AUD $ 280,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Muswellbrook over 1000m September 17. Expect her to drift back from the draw and be charging hard late. |
9 ANNA ROPER |
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THINK PI
TROY O'NEILE 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ms J R Baker Second-up. First start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Tamworth Mdn on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Halo Phenomena carrying 58.5kg at $26. Went for a spell before returning eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Mic Drop carrying 59kg at $91. Expect he'll find this too tough. |
1 JENNY DUGGAN |
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FAST BLUE
TRACEY BARTLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L D Bradbery Most recently 4th of 11 at Dubbo on October 3 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind My Kind Of Girl carrying 56kg at $5.50. The start before that led to the turn then faded ran last of 8 at Tamworth Mdn on September 8 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Brutal Elegance carrying 55kg at $8. Looking to others. |
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BIGBETTERBEST
NOEL BOLAND 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms M J Boland Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 13 at Scone Mdn on September 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Land Bank with 55kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Scone Super Mdn on January 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kaffir Lily with 55kg at $151. Unlikely to fire a shot. |
6 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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