Muswellbrook   13 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MUSWELLBROOK STEEL SUPPLIES CG&E MAIDEN PLATE 1280m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: +5m from 1280m to 300m cutaways applies.  

In a race devoid of pace Jakubik will be prominent. SIR TUA (8) massive class drop for this and since fitted with a 900m trial at Rosehill. Far from disgraced on debut when seventh to Regulated Affair over 1000m at Warwick Farm. Cross-over nose band goes on and has top three claims. PERASTA (6) almost a month between runs when back in trip for a plugging third over 900m at Newcastle. Has the figures to play a leading role. SMASHING NOVA (9) is a first starter by Brave Smash from Al Nova expected to sprint well for the Kris Lees yard. Has shown ability in both trials and gets every chance from the gate. SPACETIME LEGEND (7) resumes with a host of gear changes on his home track. Back without a trial and expected to have matured over the break. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sir Tua can get off the mark from the good gate.
1 x890x GOLDEN ARTIFACT
DAMIEN SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G K Johnson
Resuming after a break of 13 months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw May 5 2024 over 1728m, 29 len behind What A Cross with 59.5kg at $151. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw March 22 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Balgowan carrying 59kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
8
JENNY DUGGAN
Silver, White Horseshoe, White Sleeves With Silver Stars, Silver Cap, White Stars
2 26 JAKUBIK
MARK MINERVINI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Minervini Racing, B F O'Connor, R A Gurr, From The Track Rubick, S K Coulter, D V McManus, A Renehan, R W Webb, Mrs S J Nash, A J Nash, G R Bond, J R Lee, B J Waddell, Ms A McCooke & MyGav Racing
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track Super Mdn on May 2 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Signatories carrying 59kg at $9. Last start 6th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1250m, in the wet; 6 len behind Shalamiyna carrying 59kg at $4.40. Improver after just two runs and stays in the mix.
3
L P ROLLS
Gold, Black V And Cap
3 490x8 MAJOR LIGHTNING
JEREMY GASK
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
MJ Abdallah, A McCabe
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at this track Mdn on June 1 over 1280m, slow going 6 len behind California Secret with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind You Think You Know carrying 57.5kg at $21. Prefer in something easier.
6
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Light Blue, Lilac Vee, Quartered Cap
4 x6633 NULKABA STAR
JEREMY SYLVESTER
4YO  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
Dual acceptor. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Scone Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Solitario with 59kg at $61. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Calico Miss carrying 59kg at $6.50. Going well and finds his race today.
1
Pink, White Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
5 6477x OAKFIELD ECHIDNA
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B Mackenzie
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Wyong Mid Cl1 February 27 over 1625m, 13 len behind Otono carrying 55kg at $81. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn December 21 over 1300m, 12 len behind Summer Soiree with 55kg at $61. Might be better off following this outing.
5
AARON BULLOCK
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
6 44393 PERASTA
PAUL PERRY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Perry, F Nicholopoulos, Mrs C Nicholopoulos, L Nicholopoulos & Mrs I Nicholopoulos
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn on May 26 over 900m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Pratt carrying 54kg at $4.20. Before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1450m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Jason Darren with 58.5kg at $6. Expected to take a hand in the finish.
7
ANNA ROPER
Light Blue, Dark Blue Sash, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 x607x SPACETIME LEGEND
JOEL WILKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C Wilkes, Mrs M Collins, C Collins, M A Dawson, L Maskell, S Bell, T Carman, A Collison & R Brown
Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Scone Mdn February 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Great Brazen with 55kg at $31. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw January 7 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Tikiroo carrying 57.5kg at $21. Must be included.
2
SHAE WILKES
Mauve, Gold Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Mauve Diamonds, Gold Cap, Mauve Diamonds
8 7 SIR TUA
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W Freedman, A Lam, Ms A K Elliott, C E Holt, J P Kazzi, K Hamman, Slice Syndicate (Mgr: M J Cousins), M Bevan, A N Ghabar, N Ghabar, P Elliott, P T Zwarts, R Feledy, M Tartak & S M W Charles
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Regulated Affair carrying 56kg at $101. Finished fifth in a Rosehill trial over 900m on May 29. Expected to improve sharply with the run under his be
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
Royal Blue, Red Vee
9 SMASHING NOVA
KRIS LEES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J V O'Neill, M Curtain, M G Billington, R Cheetham, T Henderson, H Leung, N Rance, B Schafferius, Mrs J Richards, B Elliott, D Cassidy, B Coopersmith, Streaky Bay Racing (Mgr: C McEvoy), Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), Hopewyn Racing (Mgr: G Manthey) & RDB Racing (Mgr: B Edwards)
Gelding by Brave Smash facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 1000m on June 2. Gets his chance from the good draw.
1
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap