Muswellbrook 12 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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HOLLYDENE ESTATE WINES COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1280m Track: HEAVY 10 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True. |
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From their wide draws Territories Spirit and Zecchini can establish a strong tempo. EAGLETURN (2) looked the goods at the trials and then raced favourite on debut at Tamworth (heavy track), beaten less than 1L. He will enjoy a soft run and stripping fitter will prove hard to stop. SALVATO (7) was well supported here on debut and didn't enjoy much luck. Has an in-form jockey aboard and the stable is striking at 35% at this venue. Quick improvement is likely. ZECCHINI (8) led and found one better here on debut, but was plainer at the track following. The gate is awkward, but she'll likely appreciate the longer sprint. PINOT NERO (12) resumes today and ran well enough in his first preparation to deserve a betting watch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Eagleturn.
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BLUE KINGDOM
LOU MARY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W Y J Chow Was well-supported at debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 1262m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Highland Mirage with 59kg at $1.35. Looks a leading contender id he backs up. |
9 AARON BULLOCK |
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EAGLETURN
LOU MARY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J C Cowan & Mrs L N Cowan Was well-supported at debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Great Idea with 59kg at $3.50. Tough to beat. |
3 D DILLON |
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CALLE
MICHELLE FLEMING 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Aceti First starter by Gold Standard out of In Arrears AUD $ 4,000 (Inglis 2023 AUGUST (Early) Online Sale) purchase. Finished second in a trial at Gunnedah July 9. Trialled nicely and deserves a betting watch. |
6 JENNY DUGGAN |
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THE CONTRACTOR
DAVID J SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K A Carpenter, Ms K R Needham, S J Tisdell, L Chapman & D J Woods Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Denman Deputy carrying 59kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Bathurst Mdn on July 21 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Shirley's Tribute carrying 59kg at $7.50. Rates highly. Chance if he backs up. |
8 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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ZAINSTAR
TODD HOWLETT 4YO GR/BR GELDING 57.0KG 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 He is resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track 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 2024 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Upwardly Mobile carrying 56.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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TERRITORIES SPIRIT
TODD HOWLETT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms K J Barber, Mrs M Jessop, Miss L M Milliner, Ms T G Halford, J Jessop, T J Milliner, S A Stedman & Ms V Hitchcock At debut, 4th of 8 at Moree Ctry Mdn on July 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cammi with 58kg at $7.50. Should go well. |
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SALVATO
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG A D N Fraser, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Miss A C N Fraser Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Leading Impact carrying 58kg at $3.30. Expect him to go close. |
4 BRAITH NOCK |
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ZECCHINI
JUSTIN DRAKE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG A Tascioglu, J Drake, Y Haskara, M Edis, B T Cook, G J Wood, Ms A P English, D G Morgan & M J Williams Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo Hcp on July 8 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Zocketman with 56kg at $31. Last start 4th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Leading Impact with 56kg at $11. Plenty of scope for improvement, and she is among the hopes. |
8 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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ALARTHILL
JUSTIN BOWEN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms J L Bowen Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Leading Impact carrying 53kg at $201. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track 2yo Hcp on July 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Zocketman carrying 55kg at $151. Can't enthuse despite stepping up to 1280m. |
1 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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CHURPEL
JUSTIN BOWEN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Ms J L Bowen Was at very long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Leading Impact with 55kg at $51. Look elsewhere. |
7 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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MY KIND OF GIRL
BRETT ROBB 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG R W Hurst, Dr J K Hurst, Mrs A Nielsen, J Nielsen, R W Armstrong, A J Ritchie, C A Ritchie, P Ritchie, J Stanley, G J Macrae, A J Macrae, Mrs K A Robertson & D M Robertson At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at Wellington Mdn on July 29 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind The Git Up carrying 53kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 9 at Warren Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Miss Karis carrying 55kg at $26. Consider if she backs-up. |
7 CAINE STUART |
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PINOT NERO
JOHN RAMSEY 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey), Mrs E M C Ramsey, Miss C E Stummer & B W Wood Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Scone Ctry Mdn February 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Broken Wings carrying 55kg at $26. On debut ran last of 7 at Wyong 2yo Hcp January 11 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Kujenga carrying 58kg at $21. Worth keeping and eye on the betting. |
5 R JONES |
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