Quirindi   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

PURSEHOUSE RURAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.12)  

Ilikesooboogie to take charge ahead of Cashaway Gold at a strong tempo. CASHAWAY GOLD (3) couldn't have been more impressive when resuming, controlling the race from the front and racing away to score by 4.5L at Port Macquarie. Fitter and should be tough to beat again. SORRENTO PALACE (7) showed good improvement second-up, just missing by a nose at Dubbo. Should be nearing peak fitness now and gets the chance to take much closer. Big threat. ATOKA (9) broke through for a deserved maiden win at Armidale last start, fighting hard to prevail by a narrow margin. Faces a tougher test but has some upside with confidence. HOLLYWOOD GOLD (2) resumes after a dominant win over this trip at this track back in October. Recent trial was solid and he can play a major role fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Cashaway Gold.
1 1x4 ALMOST MAYBE
MELANIE O'GORMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M J O'Gorman & D N McRae
Third race start. Won on debut scored a big 4 len win at Coonamble Ctry Mdn-Sw October 13 over 1100m defeating Coella with 54.5kg at $5.50. Returned from break 4th of 7 at Armidale Ctry Cl1 on April 6 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bakhita with 58kg at $3.
8
SIENA GRIMA
Black, Tan Spots
2 2251x HOLLYWOOD GOLD
PETER MILLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P N Mills & Mrs K H Mill
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since winning won by 1.3 len this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 28 over 1100m defeating Fort Jefferson carrying 57kg at $4. On debut second of 11 at Moree Mdn August 8 over 950m, soft track; a long neck behind Winny Bee with 57.5kg at $8. Everything points to a positive return.
3
L P ROLLS
White, Green Diamond, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 484x1 CASHAWAY GOLD
ANGELA DAVIES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
V Ferraro, Mrs J Maceri, P A Stoneham, J Fenech, Ms E L Monds, F Oliveri, G N Brearley, Mrs K Donnelly, R J Hinchey, Miss H A Pyper, B Sherrin, C Green, B Dorrell, M A May, J Rinkin, M Hamson, M R Brock, F Andreula & G J Edwards
Second run back. First-up after 10 months won by 4.5 len at Port Macquarie Mdn April 11 over 1000m defeating Justice Warrior with 55.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Canterbury 2yo F Mdn on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Tehina carrying 54.5kg at $26. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Can get the job done again.
6
AARON BULLOCK
White, Capri Racing And Syndications Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
4 7104x STAR OF LULLAR
BEN LEES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
K G Kurtz & Mrs M A Kurtz
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Cl1 February 10 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Withstand carrying 57.5kg at $14. On debut seventh of 11 at Taree Ctry Mdn December 22 over 1005m, 4.5 len behind Pal's Reign carrying 59kg at $31. Prefer to see how he returns.
8
D NORTHEY
Black, Aqua And White Band And Armbands, Aqua Cap With Black Seams
5 33723 SHE'S A BAD GIRL
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D F Lane, S P Hodgson, T J Lane, G W Truran, N B Welsh, J Macdonald, J H P C Ownership Group (Mgr: P Joyce), B Atkins, D Mitchell, C Atkins & J J McKie
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Dubbo Cl1 on March 7 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Nimble Star carrying 57.5kg at $10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Scone Bm58 on February 17 over 1000m, head behind Play My Song carrying 56kg at $26. Don't underestimate.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
6 20315 ILIKESOOBOOGIE
JOSEPH HODGSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
G R Wright Jnr, Miss S M Gissane, Mrs L C Wright & Ms B L Wright
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Bourke Pic Clb on April 20 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Stanawi carrying 70.5kg at $5.50. Before that won by 2 len at Tomingley Pic Mdn-Sw April 5 over 800m defeating Stromness carrying 67kg at $1.80. Can atone.
9
SIENA GRIMA
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red, White And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves
7 10x22 SORRENTO PALACE
BRETT THOMPSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
A M Muollo, Mrs G L Muollo & A N Muollo
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Wellington Cl1 on March 28 over 900m, 1.0 len behind Dize with 53kg at $21. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Dubbo Cl1 on April 7 over 1000m, nose behind Rock 'N' Reign with 55kg at $12. Holds genuine appeal.
1
LEESHELLE SMALL
Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
8 1x89 HIMASHI
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
K Trigg & Mrs T L Trigg
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Wellington Cl1 on March 28 over 900m, 3 len behind Dize with 56kg at $8.50. Last start 9th of 14 at Dubbo Cl1 on April 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Rock 'N' Reign with 54kg at $51. Can't entertain on that form.
11
Teal, Black Horsehead, Diamond Sleeves And Diamond Cap
9 34451 ATOKA
JUSTIN BOWEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P M Farrell & Ms J L Bowen
Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Armidale Super Mdn April 6 over 1100m in the wet defeating It's A Written carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Nation Changing carrying 57kg at $18. Capable enough on her day and can make it back to back victories.
4
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Black, Lilac Stripes And Cap
10 213x0 FORT JEFFERSON
GAVIN GROTH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
D J Wellwood, J King, G P Groth & Dr M G Baker
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Scone Cl1 on April 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Speedy Henry with 55kg at $61. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on September 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Keroessa carrying 56kg at $17. Needs more time.
2
BILLY CRAY
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
11 8x665 I'M BRAZILIAN
CRAIG ROBERTS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C J Roberts & Mrs C J Roberts
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on April 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Quartz Legend with 55kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on March 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Listins Lass carrying 53.5kg at $81. Each-way chance.
7
JENNY DUGGAN
Yellow, Blue Epaulettes And Cap
12 070x0 THIRTEEN UNDER
JUSTIN BOWEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S M Watts & P M Farrell
Second run back. First-up after six months 10th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on April 14 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Speedy Henry carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Scone Cl1 on July 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Flying Thinker with 53kg at $61. Out of his depth.
10
D DILLON
Pink, Black Halves And Cap