Moree   17 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

MOREE SHOW SOCIETY MAIDEN PLATE 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Moderate tempo with Chasing Quivers leading the way. SHAKESPEARE'S GIRL (10) raced on the speed but her condition gave out and she finished a well-beaten third when resuming for new trainer Patrick Cleave over this distance at Scone last start. Will take a lot from that hit-out and in a maiden that looks to have less quality she gets her chance. CHASING QUIVERS (6) led but found the winner far too good last time out over today's journey at Tamworth. Has now been in the money six times in 18 starts. Will go forward and is a nice each-way option. SORUTAL (7) had to do some early work and consequently tired over the latter stages of a 1300m Gunnedah maiden last start. That followed a five-week break so she will strip fitter for this. BURNING AMBITION (4) was easily accounted for first-up at Rosehill but will find this far easier. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Shakespeare's Girl.
1 560x4 AKUMA
SALLY TORRENS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Gunnedah Mdn on March 7 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Tipsy Miss with 52.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Homeward carrying 59.5kg at $20. Can kick on with that first run back out of the way.
9
BROOKE STOWER
Yellow, Brown Sash, Yellow Cap
2 77x55 LUCKY JOKER
PAUL WALLACE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S M Wallace
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Ruthven Rush with 58kg at $8.50. Last start 5th of 7 at Dalby Mdn on March 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Summer Ready with 60kg at $21. Wait until he produces something more before considering.
2
KODY NESTOR
Blue, Pink Sleeves And Cap
3 370x0 SLAYRIDER
GAVIN GROTH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M L R Whittaker & Mrs E M K Whittaker
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Dubbo Super Mdn on March 6 over 1300m, 8 len behind Be Guided with 53kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Look At Mego with 59.5kg at $6.50. Not keen.
3
BILLY CRAY
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
4 527x8 BURNING AMBITION
JAMES PONSONBY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, N G Palmer, Mrs R Precious, G M Scott, J J Toohey, Mrs J Haining, Mrs A M Marchant, Mrs J A Ponsonby & Mrs J G Ponsonby
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 10 at Rosehill Super Mdn on February 25 over 1500m, 9 len behind Fireball Miss carrying 54kg at $201. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Goulburn Mdn on September 12 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Forcefilly with 55kg at $18. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
4
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Yellow Diamond Sash
5 DIACCETO
MELISSA DENNETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr A Aceti
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (The Autumn Sun - April Thunder) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race, the latest a second at Scone over 1000m February 25. Looks ready to run a forward race.
8
White, Red Diamonds, Green Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap, Red Pom Pom
6 33352 CHASING QUIVERS
SALLY TORRENS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss L Torrens
Last start led but faded 2nd of 8 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ole Miss with 57kg at $14. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind The Contractor carrying 55kg at $13. Has the speed to make the most of a good gate and she will take catching.
1
JACOB STIFF
Yellow, Brown Sash, Yellow Cap
7 6x784 SORUTAL
SUE GRILLS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
I Baka, Mrs S L Baka, J McDonald, Mrs A Spinelli, R S Bayley, J Mcdonogh, B R Mooney, Ms L H Whipps, M Spiteri, R Nikora, B McDonald, Ms S G Grills, DFL Jessat & D J Allport
At the latest run in a small field at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1300m, 4 len behind Satin Dragon with 55kg at $2.90. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Manaftermidnight with 57kg at $4.90. Better effort last time and might be ready to produce something positive now.
6
LEESHELLE SMALL
Red, Gold Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves, Red Stars, Black Cap, Red Star
8 8x47 WILLOW CAPRI
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam) & M J Pritchard
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Second Swing with 57kg at $12. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at Dubbo Super Mdn on March 6 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Be Guided carrying 53.5kg at $26. Capable of sharp improvement.
5
CHELSEA HILLIER
Royal Blue, Green Shamrock, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
9 35502 NORTHERN GLOW
GAVIN GROTH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B T Smith & T J Torrens
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Tuncurry Mdn on January 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind The Final Say carrying 55kg at $7. The start before that second last of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on December 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hallonic with 55kg at $101. Has the job ahead.
7
LEANNE BOYD
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
10 608x3 SHAKESPEARE'S GIRL
PATRICK CLEAVE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
P Cleave & Classy Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D Kemp)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd in a small field at Scone Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Pappa Blue carrying 56.5kg at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Pro Velocity with 55kg at $17. Strips fitter and should offer a lot more resistance this time.
8
BEN LOOKER
Navy Blue, Orange Epaulettes And Cap