Moruya   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BODALLA PUB COUNTRY BOOSTED SHOWCASE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1010m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace likely from Performing Diva, Boom In The Dark and Cashbook battling for the lead from Threefold. SHE'S THE KEY (6) was specked from 41.0 to 18.0 first-up and the money was right as she closed well to get up for second over 900m at Queanbeyan. Better suited out to this trip on a track with less quirks. Looks hard to hold out. BOOM IN THE DARK (2) led and gave a kick but found one better over 1100m at Goulburn last time out. On an eight-day back-up and his only win came at this stage of the campaign. Ready to peak today. THREEFOLD (3) returns from a 315-day spell. Filled a placing over this course and distance at the start of last prep, albeit off a shorter lay-off. Lightly raced mare worth monitoring for market support. SMASHING LULU (5) is back from an 18-week break. Flew late to win her maiden over this course and distance at the beginning of last prep. Progressive type who can win without surprising. COMMANDORO (7) will be giving them a start but while fresh could be a surprise packet. CASHBOOK (1) resumes and is another with claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing She's The Key each-way.
1 81x CASHBOOK
TODD SMART
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B J McAlister, A J McAlister, M K Kingwill, A L Castles, D J O'Loughlin, J J Macfadyen, R Wheeler, J P Sheehan, Hopper 150 (Mgr: T Kermond), C Smith, A J Carolan, C J Leonard, G R Harris, I Freeman, J Oehm, P Wurth, M Ryan, J Smith, M A Bartley & Flash and Carrot (Mgr: B J McAlister)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 1.2 len Scone Ing Chall May 16 over 1100m slow track defeating Gilette with 56.5kg at $7.50. On debut eighth of 10 at Wagga 2yo Hcp April 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind Deekaygeebee carrying 58kg at $2.35. Showed promise in the maiden campaign and a strong return will not surprise.
9
BILLY OWEN
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
2 24x62 BOOM IN THE DARK
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G A McFarlane, Mrs H M McFarlane, S C Burch, G J Newport, L Smith, Mrs M A Sweeny, D Canham, M W Jones, L R Little, G W Gardiner, B G Beatty, M Forsyth, B R McDermott, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), S J Forsyth, J Williams & Ms P A Buchanan
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Nowra Cl1 on September 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Jackpot Star with 59kg at $8.50. Last start led but faded 2nd of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on September 25 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Manwari with 58kg at $4.20. Heading the right way and will be tough to stop.
10
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Red And White Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
3 2514x THREEFOLD
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs E Guymer, Wine and Five (Mgr: Mrs T L Tunbridge), Mrs M R Laukka, Mrs S J Codner, Mrs M M Bailey, Miss R A Stafford, Mrs L Miller, Mrs E A O'Neill, Mrs K L Stafford, Ms P Y Tam, Mrs M Perez, Mrs S Seymour, Mrs L R Lord & Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J P Abrahams)
Mare back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Orange Cl1 November 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Super Zippi with 55kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn October 4 over 1010m, 1.75 len behind Commandoro with 55kg at $8.50. Lightly raced mare with more improvement to come this prep.
6
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Pink, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Eyelashes, White Sleeves With Logo, Quartered Cap
4 41086 PERFORMING DIVA
PAT MURPHY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
P W Murphy, D Tooth, L N Geddes, Mrs T M Frame, L P Lawler, M H Cowling, M N Owen, Mrs M J Smereczanski, P J Rose, Cootomac racing (Mgr: L S Ferris), S Ryan, S W McCallum, C B McCallum & C B Smereczanski
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on September 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Manwari carrying 54kg at $13. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Gundagai Cl1 on September 7 over 1180m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Whiskey George carrying 57kg at $12. Prefer to see her back in form.
3
R BENSLEY
White, Blue V, Blue And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 6x15x SMASHING LULU
JOE CLEARY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms S Cannard, H Chikirov, B H Carney, Mrs S J Carney, I G Johnston, M J Griffin, M S Johnston, J A Swannell & A P Burgun
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Doomben 2yo Hcp May 28 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Damien with 54.5kg at $91. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1010m slow track defeating Consorting One with 52kg at $3.40. Sure to be ready to run a big race while fresh.
7
QUAYDE KROGH
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
6 178x2 SHE'S THE KEY
SAM SHIRES
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S Shires, H W Shires, D J Booth, P Rauzan, B J Potts, R Hewson & Ms Z Castellaz-Faico
Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at Queanbeyan Cl1 on September 9 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Magic Speed carrying 55.5kg at $18. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Wagga Ctry Cl1 on March 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Rippana carrying 56.5kg at $8. Extra trip suits and she looks the one to beat.
5
SHAUN GUYMER
Maroon, White Star And Stars Sleeves, Maroon And White Star Cap
7 55246 COMMANDORO
MICHAEL GATTY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory, C Wallace, Dr M P Curtis, K R Gatty & K Gatty
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on August 17 over 1210m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Graceful Ellen carrying 57kg at $18. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 5 over 1020m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Vereeva with 55kg at $6.50. Freshened up and races well here so keep him in mind.
2
AMY MCLUCAS
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves
8 7830x TRIANON
TERRY ROBINSON
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
T Robinson, Ms M A Miller, G P O'Brien, L J Kentwell, R D Shute, G J Millington, A D Bullock & Child Family Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Child)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 February 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Missile Maiden with 57kg at $20. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw June 28 2024 over 1010m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Duke Of Bronte with 59kg at $61. Will improve on what he does here.
4
J PENZA
Red, Black Stripe, Armbands And Cap
9 6x60x FLASH PIPER
JOHN L MORRISON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J L Morrison
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Kembla Grange Cl1 July 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Autumn Dream carrying 53kg at $201. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 June 27 over 1425m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Dubai Centre carrying 55.5kg at $151. Might need a run or two.
1
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
White, Black And Lime Green Sash, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
10 x489x KARUTA KING
LYNDA BUNDY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
T Bundy
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 June 8 over 1613m, soft track; 8 len behind Johntialjo carrying 53kg at $151. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw April 19 over 1650m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Greatestofease carrying 56kg at $41. Marginal prospect.
8
A LAYT
Pink, Pale Blue Panel, Pink Cap