Scone   16 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

SCONE RSL COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 3m 900m-400m. True Remainder. (Pent: 4.52).  

Plenty of early pace with Russley Tiara and Bigbetterbest battling for the lead but there will be pressure from a few other on-pacers. RUSSLEY TIARA (12) showed a ton of grit on debut when a fighting second over 1000m at this track on March 22. Trained locally and can go one better now with the race experience. GOTTA FLY (3) wound up strongly from near last on the turn when resumed with a close-up third over 1000m at Taree on April 2. Goes equally as well second-up and sure to be strong late. IN SUMMER (9) three-year-old filly by The Autumn Sun out of Traceability on debut for the Messara/Gavranich yard. Has looked sharp in her last two trial wins and expected to be storming home late from the wide gate. READ 'EM AND WEEP (8) shuffled back from the inside gate when returned with a game third over 1000m at this track on March 22. Well drawn again and extra 100m suits. SUGGESTED PLAY: Russley Tiara to win.
1 88626 BIGBETTERBEST
NOEL BOLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M J Boland
Resumes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Himorher with 59kg at $10. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Ctry Mdn on February 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Know Thyself with 56.5kg at $67. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
7
BRAITH NOCK
Cerise, Black Braces And Quartered Cap
2 62x FIFTY FIVE MUSTANG
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Pepper, G C Burrows, J Vanderglas, N Mynott, D Bresnik, J R Taylor, R C Beames, D Y U Kim, A Baker, C A Fox, B V Keir, G J Withers, B J Mckeough & Ms L M Hampton
Resuming. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; second in a small field at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1280m, 1.1 len behind Are You Joking carrying 59kg at $10. On debut sixth of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Nebraskan carrying 59kg at $9.50. Top hope if back in good order.
8
BEN LOOKER
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
3 x50x3 GOTTA FLY
JOSEPH BURGES
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C Higgins & I J Higgins
Second run back. First-up after 16 months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Taree Mdn on April 2 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Solar Power carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Warwick Farm Mdn-Sw on January 4 2023 over 1400m, 9 len behind More Mischief carrying 57.5kg at $26. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
6
K JENNINGS
PURPLE, PINK LIGHTNING BOLT, PINK, PURPLE HOOPS SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP, PINK LIGHTNING BOLTS CAP
4 97547 BRING US GLORY
LUKE A THOMAS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L A Thomas
Most recently second last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn on March 25 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Charge By The Hour with 55.5kg at $41. The run before that got back early 4th of 8 at Kempsey Mdn on March 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Jovial Kid with 56kg at $19. Not keen on her prospects.
5
AMY MCLUCAS
PINK, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLACK CAP
5 632x7 CLEMMIE
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison)
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Taree Mdn on April 2 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Solar Power with 56kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Mdn on September 8 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Noci Di Cocco carrying 54.5kg at $8. Fitter and worth including.
4
MIKAYLA WEIR
PINK, ORANGE AND WHITE CHECKED ARMBANDS, ORANGE AND PINK QUARTERED CAP
6 80666 JOYFUL JINK
L K ROBERTS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
T Ernst, I R Everett & L K Roberts
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Always A Saint carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fuld's Doubt carrying 57kg at $151. Prefer to watch at this stage.
9
J PENZA
Green, White Sash, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
7 65224 MISS ADAMAS
JAMES DOBIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Smith, G J Bell, S G White, D R Smith, M Lewis, M J Garner, A W Riley, Mrs M A Riley, S M Massey, J Rae, B Edwards, K Rae, M Edwards, Ms B R Dalley, Mrs D K Smith & Miss K E Smith
Going well. Most recently 4th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pisa Cake carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Amore with 58kg at $6. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
12
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR, WHITE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE STAR, ROYAL BLUE COLLAR
8 553x3 READ 'EM AND WEEP
JUSTIN BOWEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Four Aces Farm (Mgr: Ms V G Brown), R M Bowen, J B Bowen & Ms J L Bowen
Second-up. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Fuld's Doubt carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Showboat with 57kg at $151. Should progress from that first-up run.
1
AARON BULLOCK
RED, WHITE FOURACES, WHITE AND BLACK DIAMONDS SLEEVES, RED CAP, BLACK ACES ON CAP
9 IN SUMMER
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbred (Mgr: J Leaver)
Three-year-old filly making debut by The Autumn Sun out of Traceability. Purchased for AUD $300,000 (Inglis 2022 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Won a trial at Muswellbrook over 1000m March 15. Sure to have admirers.
10
ASHLEY MORGAN
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS BODY, SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
10 JOANNESKI
NIKKI POLLOCK
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Mrs P J Polito & L Pollock
Three-year-old filly (Russian Revolution - Calzini Bianchi) will no doubt benefit from the two trials leading in today's debut. Last trial eighth over 900m in a Rosehill trial on May 19. Hard to have in this line up.
2
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 6 MISS HEROIC
MICHAEL DYKES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M Dykes & Mrs P L Dykes
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at Moree Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 950m, 3.5 len behind Cotton Sox with 53.5kg at $61. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
11
SARAH MCDONOUGH
Brown, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
12 2 RUSSLEY TIARA
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
S I Singleton, W H Lanham, Mrs A K Lanham, G Moore, J D Rolston, P K Rolston, Mrs S L McDowell, K W McDowell, Ms N Wong, Miss K L McDowell, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan) No 2 & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Fuld's Doubt carrying 56.5kg at $15. Can build upon that bright start to her career.
3
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Red, Green Chevrons, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap
13 46423 SISTER JOSEPHINE
P M FARRELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P M Farrell, A T Maher & Mrs M B J Maher
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Great Siege carrying 56.5kg at $19. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 12 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Water Lad with 52.5kg at $26. Among the better chances.
4
ELLA DREW
ROYAL BLUE, RED DIAMOND BAND AND POM POM