Scone 24 Feb 2026
GOING: S(7)
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TAB MAIDEN PLATE 1400m Track: SOFT 7 Clear (Max: 35) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Dunquin has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. SPLASH OF STEEL (6) was enormous first-up in the Magic Millions Maiden, coming from near the tail to get up for second over 1100m at the Gold Coast. Missed the jump and was never in contention last start at Warwick Farm. Needs 1400m now and the wide-open spaces of Scone are perfect. This looks his race. PAPPA BLUE (4) came from next to last after a poor start to be beaten under a length when resuming over 1200m at Canberra last time. Crying out for 1400m with that run under the belt. Draws the fence so needs to get away okay to take advantage. SCOOP THE POOL (5) is back from a 20-week spell. Competitive at the provincials last prep and a recent trial win suggests he is ready to recapture that form from the get-go. COOL SUMMER NIGHTS (7) returned in good order at Taree recently and while this looks a deeper maiden she can progress from that run and play a big role. DUNQUIN (3) tired after showing pace on debut at Port Macquarie. Less pressure over this trip so might be tough to catch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Splash Of Steel the best bet of the day.
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SANTOS EL HALPER
GAVIN GROTH 5YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Mrs F G Groth Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Manaftermidnight with 57kg at $16. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Walcha Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Shifa with 57kg at $4. Looking to others. |
4 LEANNE BOYD |
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BE MORE PACIFIC
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Moller, D Fuller, D L Musk, S M Woods, A W PATTISON, L A Benson, R D Cherry, H Dowling, B Goodwin, D Harvey, 3 Plus 3 Racing (Mgr: P I Thew), Dr P D Wood, A F Tricker & G Speirs Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Tuncurry Super Mdn September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Oh Deer with 55.5kg at $12. On debut tenth of 12 at this track Mdn August 19 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Smart Buy carrying 56.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
6 A GIBBONS |
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DUNQUIN
LIAM RUDDY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss K S Stephens & D J Griffin Was well-supported at debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Port Macquarie Cge Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1106m, 3 len behind Night Agent carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Promising colt who can win this without surprising. |
7 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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PAPPA BLUE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Ask Partnership (Mgr: A G Lowe), M C Price, Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe), S R Bache, P J Richards, A J Willoughby, G J P Van Ameyden & Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald) Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 11th of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1205m, 10 len behind Auxiliary carrying 57kg at $8.50. Went for a spell before returning came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Divine Secrets with 58.5kg at $6.50. Looms as a significant threat. |
1 AARON BULLOCK |
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SCOOP THE POOL
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B Rogers, Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J Munz), Simsy Racing (Mgr: N Sims), S Chappell, H De Jong, C Henschke, Dr C Rogers, A Curtis, Lucky Six Racing (Mgr: G Waters), Not Dunn Racing (Mgr: P Dunn), R El Daghl, R Gold, Mrs C Richards, A Rowley-Bates & Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Abrahams) Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw October 10 over 2025m, 5 len behind Dundonald with 57kg at $2.40. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn September 3 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Attica with 57.5kg at $3.20. Forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a positive return. |
5 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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SPLASH OF STEEL
RODNEY NORTHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), J Nixon & B G Johnson Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn on January 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Melanite carrying 57kg at $51. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Journeyman carrying 57kg at $11. Back in grade and everything looks in place for a peak performance. |
3 R JONES |
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COOL SUMMER NIGHTS
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Coolarest Farm (Mgr: J R Bowden) Third race start. First start 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn on September 4 over 1212m, slow going 6 len behind Keiko Say carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Taree F&M Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1312m, slow going 0.5 len behind Oakfield Universe carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes. |
8 BEN LOOKER |
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SHAKESPEARE'S GIRL
PATRICK CLEAVE 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG P Cleave & Classy Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D Kemp) Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn December 13 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Crimson Wings carrying 55.5kg at $41. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track Mdn October 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Regal Problem with 55.5kg at $31. Might be better off following this run. |
2 ANNA ROPER |
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