Scone   17 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

VINERY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: +5m 800m-400m, True Remainder Cutaway Applies . (Pent: 4.90)  

Only a small field with Longinus likely to find a comfortable lead. Tricky race. ARAMBYS (5) indicated a win was imminent when powering late for a close-up third over 1200m here on January 25. Can race closer here and prove hard to hold out. CLUBMAN (2) resumes from a lengthy spell after recording a smart debut win as favourite over 1400m at Canberra ten months ago. Fitted with the two soft trials and he finds the right race to kick off. HELL OF A LAD (4) consistent Hellbent gelding fitter after two even runs back. Saves his best for this track and the blinkers come off. Each way. ALL TOO WILD (9) Wyong-trained filly who sat on the speed for a fighting third over 1280m at Muswellbrook on February 3. Inside gate will help her cause again and adds value to the exotics. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arambys to go close.
1 4315x LONGINUS
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms C C Shutte, M J Antarakis, J Prestoe, Ms K Millwood, G Kokles, Miss G Antarakis & B Mansuor
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 September 19 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Interjection carrying 59kg at $6. On debut fourth of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn August 8 over 1400m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Montana Dawn with 59kg at $2.60. Don't underestimate.
6
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
NAVY BLUE, WHITE SASH, CRIMSON SLEEVES AND CAP
2 1x CLUBMAN
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Vickery, M J Grace, D V Simpson, M S Wood, Dr O K Chan, T P Orlizki, M D Wiener, I W C Cheung, T W H Cheung, Miss A S Mitchell, J L Brooks & Hon. G J Williamson, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, Daddyoh Racing, JAM Thoroughbreds & Goodlife Thoroughbreds
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when favourite; won by 2.25 len at Canberra Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1400m in soft going defeating My Shalom with 58.5kg at $3. Great chance to remain undefeated.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
BROWN, CREAM SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 15552 GELSEY
TIM MCINTOSH
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Miss M Kirby, L O'Mally, M Davis & R J Hoskin
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl1 Hcp on February 3 over 1280m, 1.0 len behind Oenology carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at Dubbo Cl1 on January 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind La Pelago with 59kg at $5.50. This looks a tougher assignment.
3
WINONA COSTIN
RED, EMERALD GREEN LIGHTNING BOLTS, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, RED SHAMROCK ARMBANDS, EMERALD GREEN CAP, RED QUARTERS
4 21x24 HELL OF A LAD
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss L R Mitchell, L C Forbes, M Morton, H J Badger, G F Gillfeather, N W G Harris, T J Frazer, B Brooks, O L Engelbrecht & A D Mitchell
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on January 13 over 1280m, slow going 2 len behind Ensign Parker with 59kg at $3.80. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Taree Cl1 on January 31 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kayz Time carrying 57kg at $3.50. Fitter now and the extra trip suits.
7
AARON BULLOCK
BLACK, YELLOW STRIPE SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
5 16593 ARAMBYS
LOU MARY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J L Good, Ms P G Coghlan, A F Laing, Mrs C E Quinn, M Hoy & Mrs A L Laing
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 30 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Upwardly Mobile with 57.5kg at $8. The race before that 9th of 11 at Gunnedah Cl2 on January 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Nipper Bee carrying 55kg at $6. Tough to beat from the good gate.
2
R JONES
Silver, Pink Crossed Sashes
6 59x43 TO BE FRANK
SUE GRILLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S G Grills, Mrs S M Burnett, Miss H J Overton, Ms J R Lockyer, Ms L J Jeffriess, S J Haslem, Mrs J L Haslem, M N Crowe, D M Rowney, V R Little, A H Green, Mrs C M Green & J Flynn
Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Gunnedah Cl2 on January 20 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Pensativa with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm58 on April 19 over 2025m, slow going 7 len behind Carisbrook with 62kg at $7. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
4
Red, Purple DIAMOND ,Red SLEEVES, Purple Armbands ,White Cap
7 13652 PHAROAHZANO
CAMERON CROCKETT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
C Crockett, T Cottam, Bookie Busters (Mgr: J Freihaut), M J Elliott, D Abbott, A Van Der Berg, J Pitt & R B Pitt
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on January 13 over 1280m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ensign Parker carrying 58kg at $9.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on December 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Tavros with 53kg at $10. Definite winning chance. Can feature prominently.
2
DEEP SKY BLUE, BLACK BRACES, ARMBANDS ,STRIPED CAP
8 31x YOU WAHNG
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R Power, JDG Van Doorn, Six Racing, M Cossettini, G M Harris, Mrs L A Harris, Ms D G McLoughlin, G T Lawler, R D Moore, Morley Racing, Mrs E M Morley, D W Morley, Gibbs Family Racing, Lees Racing Pty Ltd & Esky Black Racing
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning by 2 len this track Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Passalacqua carrying 55kg at $4. On debut third of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn September 10 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Ramius carrying 55kg at $6.50. Improving filly who must be kept safe.
5
A GIBBONS
Emerald Green, Black Lightning Bolt, Bottle Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
9 61973 ALL TOO WILD
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms T A Quinn & Stratheden Racing (Mgr: G M Maher)
Useful filly. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl1 Hcp on February 3 over 1280m, 2.5 len behind Oenology carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 11 at Tamworth Cl1 on January 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sanzeno carrying 55kg at $21. Has ability and is strong top-three hope.
1
ASHLEY MORGAN
Yellow, Purple ,White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, White Cap,Purple Checked
10 48512 REWARD'S DAUGHTER
JEREMY SYLVESTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S Elaro, P B Elaro & G Massoud
Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on February 3 over 1500m, 3 len behind Dale with 55kg at $21. Before that came from midfield and won by a head at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw January 13 over 1450m on a heavy track defeating Apache Jack carrying 57kg at $12. Don't dismiss.
6
Red, Black Stripes, Cap