Taree   30 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

DE BORTOLI COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1250m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Sparkle Socks leading the way. EXPENSIVE ICON (2) wasn't that far away on debut when anchored with the 59kg for a game third in the heavy conditions over 1000m at this track. Trained locally and can put these away over the 1250m. FASHION SPREE (10) slow into stride and chipped away late with a battling sixth over 1400m at this track. Senior rider hops on and the blinkers come off. Can race a touch closer and play a leading role. NULKABA STAR (6) sharp improver in stronger company with a fighting second over 1200m at Gosford in a Super Maiden. Finds an easier assignment and can overcome the awkward draw. ANTONUCCI (8) returned from a lengthy break with an even fourth over 1210m at Port Macquarie. Has further upside and not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,10,6.
1 00x34 AWARDED GLORY
TREVOR WHITTINGTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C A Whittington, G J Monaghan, P W Edwards & Mrs C Edwards
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1218m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Predict The Future carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on January 26 over 1400m, 24 len behind Barney Rommel carrying 56.5kg at $61. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond his reach.
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Gold, Black Braces, Light Blue Armbands And Cap
2 3 EXPENSIVE ICON
PAUL KELLY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T W Marskell
At debut, 3rd of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Varazze carrying 59kg at $12. Sound debut and makes plenty of appeal.
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KACIE ADAMS
Lime Green, Black Wings
3 x6789 GALLANT RUSH
PETER CHEERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers
Most recently ran second last of 10 at this track Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Wootton Please with 55kg at $10. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rockbarton Marshal with 55kg at $26. Can't recommend until improvement is shown.
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R SPOKES
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead, Pink Stars On Sleeves, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead On Cap
4 679 MORTARMAN
ALICIA WILLICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A A Willick-McDonald, Mrs M A Dick & E D Dick
Most recently ran last of 9 at Port Macquarie 3yo Mdn on June 14 over 1210m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Smashing Nova carrying 57kg at $91. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Sahara Splash with 59kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
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LIBERTY SMYTH
Black, Pale Blue Stars, White Sleeves And Black Cap
5 96689 MY NICCONI BOY
MS C REID
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss C J Reid
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1605m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ms Hubble with 59kg at $51. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Narromine Cl1-Sw on April 26 over 1600m, 12 len behind Strassman with 56.5kg at $71. Must lift.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Green, Yellow Star, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
6 42552 NULKABA STAR
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G B Boyd, R J Brennan, S Mitchell, W P Redmond, J Ferguson, Mrs L North, I North, K Stirrat, D Moore, Miss G Kelly, Ms B A O'Neill, Ms J L Kelly, S A Vowles, G Cappiello, Ms K A Boyd & Ms N J Boyd
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Gosford Super 4yo+ Mdn on June 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Frankely Sublime carrying 55kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 9 at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 900m, in the wet; 5 len behind Flirtation with 57kg at $21. Nice effort last time. Top chance in a winnable race.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Pink, White Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
7 46x87 THE CAVALIER KID
ROBERT AGNEW
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A M Agnew, T A Davis, T Williams, S Dagli, S Comber, Miss M Agnew, M Pavone, Knox Street Racing (Mgr: L A White), L A White, J C Boorer, G S Corra, G L Roberts, G Darke, D C Southan, Passport Dreams (Mgr: S P Dunn), Davis Street (Mgr: R L Davis), B L Sprague, B J Hyde, D P Bristow & D Boseski
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1110m, on a slow track; 6 len behind August Rush with 59kg at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Piccaderro carrying 57.5kg at $21. Making up the numbers.
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ANNA ROPER
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Red Cap
8 6x43 ANTONUCCI
AIDEN ST VINCENT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
J P King
Second-up. First start settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Grafton 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1015m, slow going 6 len behind Steffi Electrica carrying 54.5kg at $41. Returned from break 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie 3yo Mdn on June 14 over 1210m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Smashing Nova with 57kg at $10. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
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Orange, White Crown, Hooped Cap
9 7x52 COOK MY GOOSE
SALLY TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M A Wilson, Ms S J Taylor & M Baker
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start ran last of 7 at Lismore Ctry Mdn on November 10 over 1110m, slow going 9 len behind Copenhagen Cat with 57kg at $41. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Inverell Ctry Mdn on June 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Spartan Steel with 56.5kg at $8.50. Outclassed.
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Navy Blue, White Sleeves, Red And Navy Blue Double Armbands, Red Cap
10 23446 FASHION SPREE
TERRY EVANS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms C J Searcy, Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), T Evans, Mrs T Thomas, Ms J M Ahlstrom, Ms S Atkins, B Hussary, Miss K Jones, F Y N Ma, Mrs W J Ma, Mrs C Marsh, Mrs S M Partridge, Mrs M C Reichard, Mrs J Rodick, Mrs J L Tilden, Ms V Shaw, W B Fornari, V Clancy & Mrs K Clancy
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Wootton Please carrying 53kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 7 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1500m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Microgravity carrying 57kg at $5. Back in trip and the blinkers come off, worth another chance.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Dark Green, Gold Checked Sleeves, Cerise Cap and Pom Pom
11 032x5 LA REGINA
AIDEN ST VINCENT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
A St Vincent, P F Buck, J B Kelly, M Kinnell, Mrs R N Moore, M R Moore, Mrs T M St Vincent & D W McKellar
She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1412m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Melaten carrying 56.5kg at $10. On debut ran last of 8 at Coffs Harbour 3yo+ Ctry Mdnsw January 11 over 805m, 9 len behind Dividends Paid carrying 55.5kg at $7. Others offer more appeal.
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BEN LOOKER
Light Blue, Purple Stripes And Cap
12 86 SPARKLE SOCKS
CARLOS ANTONIO
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
P Clare, J Clare, Miss R Turner & Miss J Clare
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 900m, in the wet; 10 len behind Flirtation carrying 54kg at $101. Last start failed to make an impression; 6th of 8 at Muswellbrook F&M Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1280m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Royal Chic with 58kg at $101. Slim place contender.
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JEFF KEHOE
Navy Blue, White Lightning Bolts On Sleeves, White Cap
13 4 SUNNY QUARTERS
MATTHEW ROBINSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
J R Evans, Mrs M E Evans, M J Robinson & Miss M J Travis
Was at big odds at debut, 4th of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Varazze with 57kg at $31. Useful type who should measure up.
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TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Black, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap