Gunnedah   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

HART RURAL & M&M STOCKYARDS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m

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

Solid tempo with Wabrami to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. WABRAMI (9) started at massive odds but turned in an eye-catcher last start over 1100m at Bathurst, rattling home from midfield on the corner to be beaten just 0.6 lengths in a busy finish. Finds an easier race today and looks well in on 55kgs. The testing material. HOTTIE (3) has not appeared since leading all the way to win her maiden over 1200m at Murwillumbah in June. That was only her second race start so there is plenty of improvement to come this prep. DEHERO (2) led but folded late and finished midfield last Sunday over 1300m at Armidale. Fitter for two runs back from a spell and should offer a bit more resistance this time. SUPER MIND (4) returned in good order at Barraba last Saturday and is worth considering. WESTERN EAGLE (5) might surprise off a five-week freshen up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Wabrami.
1 017x0 NIASU
DARREN TREACY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C Brown
Second run back. First-up after two years ran last of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 on September 16 over 1200m, 17 len behind My Mate Kate carrying 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up slowly away; 3rd in a small field at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 23 2022 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Nearby with 59.5kg at $15. Capable of improvement but others still far more appealing.
2
KACIE ADAMS
WHITE, RED V AND CAP
2 x6x09 DEHERO
CARLOS ANTONIO
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
C Antonio
Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on September 10 over 1000m, 10 len behind Saratoga Power with 54kg at $41. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 9th of 14 at Armidale Bm58 on September 22 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Hit Song with 55kg at $26. In the mix in this ordinary affair.
5
LEESHELLE SMALL
Pale Blue, Silver Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves
3 51x0 HOTTIE
JUSTIN DRAKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D G Morgan, S A Shann, T McEwan, S McEwan, P Holcombe, L Wilson, C Coombes, W Turner, G Brown, B Cook, E Aktinar, J McTagget & A English
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn June 23 over 1200m defeating Barron carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. On debut fifth of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1010m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Cool Man with 57kg at $11. Can return in winning form.
7
SHAE WILKES
BRONZE, BLACK CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
4 335x2 SUPER MIND
GAVIN GROTH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
A C White & G P Groth
Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 7 at Barraba Bm50 on September 21 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Adviser with 61.5kg at $5. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Quirindi Mdn on November 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Savoca with 55kg at $4. Well placed to play a major role.
6
BILLY CRAY
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE AND RED BAND AND ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, ROYAL BLUE STRIPES
5 100 WESTERN EAGLE
SUE BIGG
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss S Bigg & Mrs G F Bigg
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Bingara Bm50 on August 24 over 1100m, 15 len behind Enterprise Legend with 61kg at $21. The run before that second last of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 1 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Gold Smiles with 57.5kg at $21. Certainly worth another chance.
1
JAMES ROGERS
Aqua, Black Sleeves, Aqua Double Armbands
6 8100x REACQUAINT
ANDREW MACDONALD
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J M Knight, Ms S G Grills, Ms D M Lebrocq, Mrs L Lobban, Mrs S J MacKenzie, Mrs N C Markham, Mrs T M Marshall, Mrs H M Simshauser & Mrs V Dempsey
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Inverell Bm50 July 20 over 1050m, soft track; 11 len behind Powerstone with 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Great Siege with 56kg at $67. Likely to need more time.
2
MIKAYLA WEIR
gray,red and ROYAL BLUE CHECKED SASH,GRAY SLEEVES,BLUE AND RED CHECKED ARMBAND, RED, ROYAL BLUE CHECKS CAP
7 513x6 WAR WINGS
RODNEY OLLERTON
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
R E Ollerton
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on August 24 over 1005m, in the wet; 4 len behind Maasai Mara carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on June 10 2023 over 900m, 6 len behind Misty Legend carrying 57kg at $61. Must go to a new level to compete in this line-up.
8
P GRAHAM
BLUE, WHITE HOOPS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 017x0 AL'S ROSE
T E OLLERTON
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R T Mailer, Mrs B J Mailer & Mrs I Andrews
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on September 10 over 1000m, 18 len behind Saratoga Power with 55kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Fiorsum Fred with 54kg at $201. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful.
3
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
PINK AND NAVY BLUE STRIPES, STRIPES SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE CAP
9 24364 WABRAMI
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B Hayne & Ms K L Pigott
Last start 4th of 12 at Bathurst Ctry Cl1 on September 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Always A Saint with 54kg at $61. Before that 6th of 12 at Gulargambone Cl1 on August 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Loud with 54kg at $10. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
4
ROYAL BLUE, RED FOUR DIAMONDS, royal blue SLEEVES, red diamond stripe, red cap