Cootamundra   05 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

NXT SIGNS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Good 3   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Guetary to take up the running with Lovehunter and Instigate close at hand. WILL ONE (1) is a son of Rubick on debut and caught the eye with a stylish trial win on his home track. Looks forward enough to make an immediate impact. SURPRISATIC (2) closed off strongly first-up at Canberra when third after settling well back. The extra trip is ideal and he looms as the danger. FIRE CHAT (6) found the line well on debut at Gundagai. Freshened and could be storming late again. READY TO RUSH (3) debuts for the Matty Dale stable and showed ability with a Kembla Grange trial placing. Well drawn and looks set to run a race. RAINING VIOLETS (9) is by Casino Prince and arrives off a solid trial effort. Market watch advised. SUGGESTED PLAY: Will One to win.
1 WILL ONE
PAT MURPHY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Whitby, S Walker, J Coulthurst, A Askew, J Moussi, B Plasto, R Underwood, S Walker & S Young
Pat Murphy trained four-year-old gelding lining up for debut and was an AUD $ 160,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Impressive winner at his only trial. Made a big impression at the trials and is expected to make a bright start.
9
DALE COLE
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes And Cap
2 25x3 SURPRISATIC
CRAIG WIDDISON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R W McIntosh, Ms T Weir, Ben Gee Racing (Mgr: B A Gibson), Ms B Weir, B N Bannerman, Mrs J McIntosh, A W McIntosh, V J Nally, B J Nally, G Noonan, M P Sheahan, J A Sheahan, R Smith, P A Hetherington, Itchy Elbows (Mgr: M C Reed), Barn B Racing (Mgr: B A Gibson), Ms F J McDonald & Ms T D Clune
Second run back. First-up after seven months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Canberra Mdn on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Sweet Warrior carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on February 21 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Eternal Darkness carrying 57.5kg at $9. Winning chance with that run under the belt but will be coming from the back again.
12
J LYON
Navy Blue, Lime Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap With Navy Blue Diamond
3 READY TO RUSH
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), Mrs A E Dale, J E Mason, J P D McConville, R De Lepervanche, C J Lloyd, D Skoric, N Coelho, S P Scerri, P Donnelly, P G Sevil, M Morrison, T Howard, J Croese, G A Godson, G C Wilson, R A Croese, G J Meale, B Yeo & KB GR (Mgr: S M Driver)
First starter by Better Than Ready out of Goldie River purchased for AUD $ 100,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Draws to get the gun run and is a winning chance on debut.
1
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 6 INSTIGATE
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
P M Knight
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 12 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 900m, 4 len behind Da Plane Da Plane with 58kg at $51. Need to see more before being interested.
2
J KISSICK
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
5 67x6l LOVEHUNTER
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), D Carson, R Cohen, Coota Blues No. 1 (Mgr: C McTavish), Ms K Krezo, C London, N McPherson, J Moffitt, D Muscat, D Penno, K Penno, Mrs C Saltmarsh, T Stoddard, Mrs H Frazer, Western Flyers (Mgr: S Crawford), B Williams, T Jackson & Darby Racing Ostentatious Diva
Third-up today. Resuming led to the turn then faded 6th of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on August 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Autumn Break carrying 57kg at $11. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Goulburn Mdn September 25 over 1100m. Will need to improve sharply.
3
JACK MARTIN
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
6 7 FIRE CHAT
SCOTT SPACKMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D J Spackman, S M Spackman, I R Burkinshaw, Mrs K Burkinshaw, N L Lindner, W T Walsh, C Walker, Mrs K Walker, C D Perry, Mrs P K Perry, D W Perry, Mrs L A Perry, Mrs B M Dwyer, P Huleatt, Mrs S C Spackman, W C Perry & Mrs S A Flanigan
At debut, 7th of 12 at Gundagai Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Written By Lucy with 56.5kg at $21. Better for that experience and is one to watch out for late in the piece.
11
M A CAHILL
Black And Cerise Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Cerise Cap
7 000 ADAJ
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Last start ran last of 11 at Leeton Mdn-Sw on September 23 over 1150m, 11 len behind Izablonde carrying 53.5kg at $101. Before that second last of 12 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Crying Cougar with 55kg at $101. Needs to show a lot more before recommending.
7
C J PARISH
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap
8 70772 LULL US AWAY
RON STUBBS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D W Stutt
Last start 2nd of 7 at Griffith Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Dubai Fountain carrying 55kg at $7.50. The race before that 7th of 9 at Albury Mdn on August 19 over 900m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Lunar Mojo carrying 55kg at $51. Produced a better effort last time but needs consistency for confidence to follow.
4
ELLA BENT
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap
9 RAINING VIOLETS
ROB POTTER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
L Hawking & Mrs K M Hawking
First starter by Casino Prince out of Ambition's Reward. Was third in a trial at Canberra over 900m September 19. Apprentice aboard. Can make a positive start.
10
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Pink, Blue Diamond, Quartered Cap
10 575x7 STORMY REIGN
LUKE PEPPER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M J Cameron, D De Gabriele, G G Harding, B A Hodgson, Mrs J F Hodgson, I Luck, N Maloney, Mrs M J Rowlands, R A Veness, A K Voller, B E Wright, Mclaren & Snaith Saturday Club (Mgr: G Mclaren) GCM Racing Club, Grubzillas, Darby Racing, Snapper Racing & Darby Racing Polemos
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Leeton Ctry Mdn on September 23 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Howie Do It carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Power Smash with 55kg at $6.50. Need to see more before being interested.
10
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
11 35003 UYTAAHKOO
R R WESTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R R Weston
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Leeton Ctry Mdn on September 23 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Howie Do It carrying 53.5kg at $151. Before that 10th of 12 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Crying Cougar with 54kg at $61. Doubt she can bother these.
8
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Green, Orange Quarters And Cap
12 WHOOPI DO
ROB POTTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
S W Smith, Ms V M Smith, G J Fulton, Ms K Walker, S Lucas & J L Roberts
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Strasbourg out of Yacht Club. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Canberra September 19. SCRATCHED.
15
Purple, Gold Lightning Bolt, Lightning Bolts Cap
13 960x4 TENNESSEE LASS
KERRY WEIR
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B K Smith, Mrs L E Smith, Mrs K L Dunstan & Mrs S C Idle
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at Leeton Mdn-Sw on September 23 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Izablonde carrying 55kg at $151. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1800m, 11 len behind Initial Moment carrying 56kg at $51. Prefer others at this stage.
5
GLENN CAHILL
Orange, Black Braces, Yellow Sleeves
14 48x6x GUETARY
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, Miss M J Bondietti, Ms R J Bondietti, Miss A S Cook & Mrs L A Phillips
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Tumut Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Alpine Rose carrying 59kg at $13. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Yass Pic Mdn-Sw on February 24 2024 over 900m, 8 len behind Robran carrying 67kg at $6. Looking to others.
6
M HEAGNEY
Rainbow Stripes
15 979x0 PRINCESSA
BECKY BYRNE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
High Performance Thoroughbred
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Canberra Mdn on September 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Baycat with 53kg at $201. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Mdn on April 12 over 1200m, 13 len behind Party It Down carrying 52.5kg at $101. Couldn't possibly recommend.
8
Green With Yellow Sash, Green Cap