Taree   30 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

CLIFTON TAREE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Not a great deal of early speed and Immortelle may be the one that takes it up. NAVY PIER (1) resumes over a more suitable trip after debuting with a plugging fourth over 1150m at Beaumont (Newcastle). Had the one trial over 800m in readiness for this and can take this out. MAGGIE ROSE (8) was at the second run for the new stable when a disappointing ninth over 1205m at Coffs Harbour. Distance suits and can take a hand in the finish here. SAINT CAYETANO (9) finished sixth last start over 1450m at Muswellbrook when he had to contend with an awkward barrier. Look for an improved run this time. IT'S NOT OVER (3) filly on debut. Trial form only moderate and she is likely to need the run, but worth monitoring any market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Navy Pier to get off the mark.
1 4x NAVY PIER
DAVID ATKINS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M R Chidgey
Returns to racing after just one start. Back after three-and-a-half months break. At debut last start 4th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Divine Bene carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial fifth over 800m in a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial on June 2. Expecting a strong run fresh.
2
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Purple And White Halves, Purple Cap
2 67x ZAINSTAR
TODD HOWLETT
3YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K I Burgess, Mrs I J Burgess, C J May, J R May, B E MAY, Miss L M Price, R Brien, T A Crooks, M Elliott, M Keywood, Miss N Robinson, S P Bedwell, D C Loewenthal, R Loewenthal, Mrs N Degnan & G Swan
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Red Rags To Bulls carrying 56.5kg at $11. On debut sixth of 14 at Scone Super Mdn-Sw August 2 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Upwardly Mobile carrying 56.5kg at $21. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
4
L P ROLLS
White, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 IT'S NOT OVER
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J W Woodbridge
First starter by Kellstorm out of Actors Guild. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Betting best guide.
1
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Pink, Black Horseshoe and Head, Black Sleeves with Pink Horseshoes, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoe
4 82835 CLEVER ILLUSION
PETER CHEERS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers
Last start 5th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 57kg at $3.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on June 15 over 1512m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Smart Lily with 53.5kg at $6.50. Terrific chance to return to form.
1
GRANT BUCKLEY
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead, Pink Stars On Sleeves, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead On Cap
5 778 DE MA VIE
PAUL PERRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs C L Perry
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Muswellbrook F&M Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1280m, slow going 8 len behind Oakfield Earth carrying 56.5kg at $61. Before that ran last of 7 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn on May 26 over 900m, in the wet; 12 len behind Pratt carrying 55.5kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
4
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Yellow, Pink And Black Checked Sash And Armbands, Pink Cap
6 33x64 EPIC STATEMENT
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J H Manning, Ms L Kerin, R E Orphin, C Ryan & L McGrath, Cono Boys (Mgr: K P Leussink), Green Brothers Racing (Mgr: C J Green)
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Magic Sorcerer carrying 55.5kg at $8. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn on October 24 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Mahogany Girl carrying 55kg at $17. Strips fitter in a winnable race.
7
Light Blue, Black Quarters, White Sleeves, Light Blue And Black Checked Armbands And Quartered Cap
7 x9x07 IMMORTELLE
ROCKY SIMONETTA
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K E Gibson & Mrs K J Gibson
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1250m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Shalamiyna with 57kg at $18. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, in the wet; 7 len behind Fall For Autumn with 53.5kg at $51. Not keen on her chances.
7
P GRAHAM
Red, Blue Sash, Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
8 70x49 MAGGIE ROSE
ROCKY SIMONETTA
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K E Gibson & Mrs K J Gibson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1250m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Shalamiyna carrying 57kg at $3.30. Second-up 9th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, in the wet; 8 len behind Fall For Autumn with 55.5kg at $16. Well placed over this trip.
5
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red, Blue Sash, Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
9 6796 SAINT CAYETANO
GLEN MILLIGAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, Ms M M Kelly, Pine Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs B I O'donnell), P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr: Dr P D Braude) & C J Swadling
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on June 13 over 1450m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Down The Kooka carrying 56kg at $61. Before that 9th of 11 at Warren Cl1-Sw on June 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Southerly Buster with 55kg at $101. Will be running on late.
3
ANNA ROPER
Red, Gold Sleeves
10 x6873 SHACKAMAXON
JOSEPH BURGES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J M Burges
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Dark Stratum with 55.5kg at $21. Before that 7th of 11 at this track Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Heart Of Platinum with 55kg at $21. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, Red Chevrons, Red And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap