Quirindi 20 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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EVERGREEN TURF SHOWCASE SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1450m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 35) Rail: True. |
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A solid tempo on the cards with My Sweetheart leading the way. THE BENTLEY (12) was below his best last start at Newcastle, but his two runs prior were genuine flashing-light efforts. He’s been finding the maiden win elusive, yet he rates well in this line-up and gets another chance to finally put one away. MISS MAVERICK (10) took a big step forward last start in testing Orange conditions, chasing hard into a close second. She strips fitter and should appreciate the rise in trip. MAGIC MERLIN (1) couldn’t match a smart winner at Walcha but still beat home the rest and now gains a key booking in Bullock. With race experience under his belt and natural improvement, he’s in the mix despite the sticky draw. BOLD BENDER (4) finds it tough to break through, but there are efforts scattered through her form that measure up. She’s worth keeping safe for the minors. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to The Bentley.
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MAGIC MERLIN
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 3YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L E Cavanough & H King Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Walcha Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1440m, 3.5 len behind Silent Serenade carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Better for that run and can go on with it. |
9 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 2 | 8302 |
MY SWEETHEART
DAMIEN SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs K J Waters & Miss M L Richards Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Gilgandra Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1280m, 2 len behind Proclivity with 57kg at $15. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Manaftermidnight with 55.5kg at $3.80. Can get off the mark without surprising. |
2 SERG LISNYY |
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| 3 | 57 |
MUSIC MAESTRO
TROY O'NEILE 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs L J McCarthy, Mrs J E Grennan, P A Flanagan, Mrs J H Hillier, J A St John, Ms J A Stevens, L G Underwood & J M Bradley Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 7 at Glen Innes Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cosmic Arc with 57kg at $10. Second-up 7th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Manaftermidnight with 59kg at $31. Safely held again. |
4 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 4 | 73754 |
BOLD BENDER
CONNIE GREIG 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss C Greig Most recently 4th of 9 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn on February 15 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind La Potenza with 55.5kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 8 at Orange Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Splendid Magnus with 55.5kg at $26. Expect she will make amends. |
6 JACOB STIFF |
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| 5 | 0x859 |
COMANCHERIA
JANE CLEMENT 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Orange Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1600m, 11 len behind Astrogazer carrying 53.5kg at $81. Before that 5th of 9 at Tamworth Mdn on January 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind William's Smile with 54.5kg at $26. Can't recommend until improvement is shown. |
4 RYAN BRADLEY |
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| 6 | 94x66 |
FAMAHAN
HOLLY WILLIAMS 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms L Wharekura, G A Bishop, Bubbles Bunch, Mrs W M Carlile, P Carlile, Ms D Cooper, Mrs M Garland, R S Hewett, Mrs E M Knox, C J Mcmaster, Mrs M M Morley, L R Petch, Ms S Ratten, W A Sewell, Mrs S A Staniforth & Mrs L Webber Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up got back early 6th of 8 at Tamworth Super Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Siragusa carrying 57.5kg at $21. Last start 6th of 9 at Tamworth Mdn on January 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind William's Smile with 57kg at $2.80. Should come on at the third run back and is ready to play a major role. |
5 A LAYT |
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| 7 | x97x6 |
INDIE MAE
JEREMY GASK 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Cannon Hayes Stud (Mgr: D Morrissey), D C Morison & Mrs J E Morison Second run back. First-up after eight months from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Gilgandra Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Proclivity carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Canberra Acton Mdn on June 6 over 1280m, 8 len behind Cifonelli with 56.5kg at $2. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
1 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 8 | 6x045 |
LA BELLA ROSA
FABIO MARTINO 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A Lapenna & Ms R Munankarmi Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Cowra Super Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1375m, 15 len behind Alabama Hussy with 55.5kg at $13. Second-up 4th of 8 at Gosford Prov Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ausbred Hed'n'tail with 56.5kg at $151. Other runners rate better this time. |
12 |
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| 9 | 64043 |
LITE SIDE
GEOFF O'BRIEN 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs G J Leicht & E P Leicht Last start 3rd of 7 at Walcha Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1440m, 6 len behind Silent Serenade carrying 57kg at $71. The start before that 4th of 8 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sipping Shamus with 57kg at $101. Hard to see her troubling the top chances this time. |
7 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 10 | 49x72 |
MISS MAVERICK
CONNIE GREIG 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Miss C Greig Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Dubbo Mdn on February 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Vicious Rumour carrying 55kg at $21. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1000m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind French Harp carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Fitter now and making headway. Will take plenty of beating. |
8 JENNY DUGGAN |
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| 11 | 25x54 |
MOON TREATY
PAUL ISAAC 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG P Isaac & J Isaac Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Tamworth Super Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Siragusa with 59kg at $81. Second-up 4th of 7 at Walcha Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1440m, 7 len behind Silent Serenade with 55kg at $26. Not keen on his prospects. |
3 C REITH |
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| 12 | 5x234 |
THE BENTLEY
CONNIE GREIG 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss C Greig Racing well recently. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn on January 31 over 1500m, 5 len behind Pompatus carrying 56kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Cowra Super Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1375m, 2.25 len behind Alabama Hussy with 57kg at $20. Nicely placed and worth another chance. |
10 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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