Muswellbrook   20 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

MUSWELLBROOK STEEL SUPPLIES COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: +2m 1000m-300m Cutaway Applies.  

Nothing to run them along so the pace looks even at best. STARVERNA (4) three-year-old Star Turn filly from Tennessee Diamond on debut for the Lou Mary yard. Has shown enough in her three trials to suggest she can get the job done on debut. BUNDORAN (1) comes here with a fitness edge over most of these in a winnable race. Covered ground from the wide gate with a game fourth over 1000m at Tamworth. Stalks the speed and is among the better hopes. NULKABA STAR (7) has been average in three runs back and the senior rider goes on today. Tried hard with the 59kg when fifth over 1100m at Scone. Well placed with the 55.5kg and stays in the mix. MOONLIGHT ODYSSEY (3) nor that far away on resumption with an eye catching fifth over 900m at this track. Fitter now and doesn't have to improve much to take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Starverna and Bundoran can fight it out.
1 52354 BUNDORAN
GAVIN GROTH
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms K M Flaherty, P J Alt, Miss C M Sharman, J Jones, R J Mcintyre, S A Carpenter, L M Carpenter & H Speers
Last start 4th of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Putinacall carrying 57kg at $4.40. Before that got back early 5th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chisato with 58kg at $7. Made headway last time. One of the better chances who maps well.
3
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Lime Green Vee, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Armbands, Pink Cap
2 8 HARRY'S ARRIVED
CASSANDRA STUMMER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Abdallah
Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Moke Lake with 58.5kg at $26. May need more time.
1
R JONES
Light Blue, Lilac Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 70x5 MOONLIGHT ODYSSEY
WAYNE WILKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C Wilkes, Mrs T Burgmann, B Killeen, Mrs D S King, J King, M R King, A J Morrison, Mrs P Morrison, S G Morrison, T J Morrison & Shed 23 Racing (Mgr: R W Thomson)
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 900m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bifurcation carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track Mdn on September 15 over 1280m, 10 len behind Anarchist carrying 57.5kg at $151. Will come on from that run and is one of the leading chances.
4
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Green, Black Stars, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap With Black Stars, Black Pom Pom
4 STARVERNA
LOU MARY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Sandown Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Dickson)
Three-year-old filly (Star Turn - Tennessee Diamond). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Runner-up in a Scone trial over 1000m on March 11. Nice filly who can get off the mark on debut.
7
BRAITH NOCK
White, Purple Sash, Yellow Cap
5 6644x FLYING MOLLY
MARK MILTON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M A Milton
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Armidale Mdn October 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Celestial Bell carrying 55kg at $4.40. Previously first up; third of 10 at Scone Mdn June 23 over 900m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Herman Said carrying 55.5kg at $9. Looking elsewhere.
8
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Gold, Black Lightning Bolt, Black Cap
6 0x08x MAIDEN PEARL
TODD HOWLETT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
S Millgate
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1000m, 28 len behind Into Brooklyn carrying 55kg at $51. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Scone Mdn-Sw September 26 over 900m, 17 len behind Thrilling Venture carrying 56kg at $41. Unlikely to feature today.
2
A GIBBONS
Black, Lilac Stripes And Cap
7 6x465 NULKABA STAR
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G B Boyd, R J Brennan, S Mitchell, W P Redmond, J Ferguson, Mrs L North, I North, K Stirrat, D Moore, Miss G Kelly, Ms B A O'Neill, Ms J L Kelly, S A Vowles, G Cappiello, Ms K A Boyd & Ms N J Boyd
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Moke Lake with 59kg at $41. Before that 6th of 10 at Newcastle Mdn on March 31 over 900m, 6 len behind Lady Catalina with 54kg at $31. Capable of testing this field despite drawing out.
9
L P ROLLS
Pink, White Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
8 330x6 POIEMA
TERRY WICKS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T Wicks, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & S J Frith
Second run back. First-up after nine months got back early 6th of 8 at Wyong Super Mdn on April 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Take Flight with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Inoue carrying 57kg at $31. Key jockey change and finds an easier race.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Pink Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Armbands
9 828x SUPIDO STAR
TODD HOWLETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Miss M Bink, A Greathead, C M Maccam, M.O.S Racing (Mgr: W J Scudds), ADJJKSS (Mgr: J L Dunlop), J Karlovsky, D Grant, Mrs P Newsam, L Vondrasek, G L Collis, N R Gardiner, M C Nunn & D Mcquade
She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Taree Ctry Mdn December 23 over 1000m, 7 len behind Royal Exile with 55kg at $12. On debut eighth of 11 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw November 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Ring My Bell with 55.5kg at $8. Back with the good trial win and worth thought.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap