Moree   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

MCGREGOR GOURLAY & NORTH WEST EVENTS SUPER MAIDEN SHOWCASE PLATE 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure. SETHNIQUE (2) ran a very handy race at first start for new stable. Fitter for it and the extra 200m looks right in his favour. Drawn to get every chance to make a big impact. ZOU DE LAGOS (4) is a big watch at his first run for the new yard after four starts in Victoria. Largely wasn't disgraced in them and any support might be significant. SPEED OF GOLD (3) made some ground over the short trip when runner-up at Scone first-up. Fitter for it and out sharply in distance but did run a couple of handy races at the trip last time in. Keep in mind. BOLE LE (1) is a watch first-up off a trial win and HEARTFELT AWARD (9) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sethnique to win.
1 8x BOLE LE
PAUL WALLACE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T A Brandenburg & A J Wode
Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 9 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on April 21 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Acapulco Girl with 57kg at $101. Resumes after a recent trial win. Trialling well and bears close watching fi
6
JETT NEWMAN
White, Purple Star And Cap
2 50x4 SETHNIQUE
WAYNE BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M W Brown & M D Keating
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tamworth Cge Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Dartbrook with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Swelter with 57.5kg at $9.50. Promising run at first start for new stable and ideally suited to improve.
2
KODY NESTOR
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
3 448x2 SPEED OF GOLD
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
City Gold Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Kwan)
Second run back. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Scone Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 900m, slow going 2.25 len behind Better Late carrying 59kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn on January 13 over 1280m, slow going 4 len behind Withstand with 58kg at $16. Solid return and just has to handle the extra trip to be a contender.
5
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Gold, White Epaulettes And Cap
4 4655x ZOU DE LAGOS
PAUL ISAAC
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Isaac & J T Isaac
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw January 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Suntora with 58kg at $5.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw November 6 over 1454m, 3 len behind Chaparro carrying 58kg at $4. Former Victorian in new stable and drawn well so watch betting.
3
SIENNA GRIMA
Black, Red Rose, Green Leaf And Stem, Red And Green Armbands, Red Cap
5 02x47 ZOUGO BOSS
WAYNE BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & M W Brown
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Gilgandra Mdn on August 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Miss Adamas with 58kg at $2.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Ipswich Mdn on October 3 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Chamierro carrying 59kg at $5. Ran 7th at Tamworth on Friday and keener on others.
6
Gold, Black Seams, Sleeves And Cap
6 68 AURORAE
LOU MARY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
W M Lee-Warner & Mrs A M J Lee-Warner
Having third race start. At debut, eased back early on 6th of 12 at Taree Mdn on July 22 over 1007m, slow going 5.5 len behind Oakfield Pluto with 57kg at $20. Last start 8th of 12 at Tamworth F&M Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kickoff carrying 58kg at $12. Been a little disappointing so far and needs to lift.
5
Navy Blue, Old Gold Diamond
7 78x63 CRIMINAL ART
NIKKI POLLOCK
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), L Pollock & Mrs P J Polito
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 12 at Tamworth F&M Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kickoff carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1350m, 4 len behind Balistique with 55.5kg at $3. Needs some luck and has had a number of chances.
8
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 5606x HARSH MISTRESS
SALLY TORRENS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss S A Torrens & Miss L Torrens
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Gulgong Mdn June 8 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Starinion carrying 55kg at $6. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Gunnedah Mdn March 15 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Crook with 56.5kg at $31. Better off in something easier.
1
TILLY MCCARROLL
Yellow, Brown Sash, Yellow Cap
9 9x674 HEARTFELT AWARD
GAVIN GROTH
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs F G Groth
Last start 4th of 12 at Tamworth F&M Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Kickoff with 58kg at $41. The start before that 7th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn on August 7 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Apache Jack carrying 56kg at $21. Little better last time and could be placed.
4
M HEAGNEY
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, White Cap
10 54567 HELL'S VIXEN
SALLY TORRENS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Tamworth Cl1-Sw on August 7 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Another Peach with 55kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 14 at Coonabarabran Cl1-Sw on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Gloryess carrying 55kg at $3.80. Fair effort two back but prefer others.
9
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Brown Sash, Yellow Cap
11 098 LONG PASS
MARK MASON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss A C Mason, W K Mason, R E Yates & S A Williams
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Great Idea carrying 57kg at $101. Last start 9th of 12 at Tamworth F&M Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kickoff with 56kg at $101. Doesn't look one of the major players.
10
Black, White Maltese Cross And Armbands, Quartered Cap
12 98994 MARGOT'S STAR
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Last start 4th of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Oystercatcher carrying 56.5kg at $19. The race before that 9th of 11 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn on July 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Champagne Problems carrying 55kg at $151. Yet to strike a blow and hard to make the case.
7
LEANNE BOYD
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap