Murwillumbah 14 May 2026
GOING: H(10)
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BUNDABERG RUM COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1211m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +1m 1550m-1150m, +2m Remainder. |
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Expecting a strong tempo over this journey. The Dunn camp has an absolute stranglehold on this contest. ALLEZE (2) is yet to taste defeat. He was a strong debut winner when well backed here on debut back in October, then returned a winner at Grafton last month. Progressive type that can keep the ball rolling. TOO HOT TO TORQUE (4) couldn't quite live up to market expectations when resuming at Ballina but never stopped trying to the line. Will appreciate the anticipated tempo and should be sling-shotting off their backs late. LOVECATS (6) dug deep when challenged first-up at the Sunshine Coast, sticking her head out to score. Strips fitter second-up and is sure to be prominent again, though may be vulnerable late. STORM MERCHANT (5) showed good tactical speed when resuming at Grafton but tired late in the piece, and was slow to recover. Strips fitter second-up and is sure to be giving himself every chance again up on speed. RUPESTRIS (7) is another progressive type for the Dunn camp that resumes. Can also make a case. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lean towards Alleze. Saving on Too Hot To Torque.
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PRESTIGE GUNDY
JORDAN LEE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG T F Yeung Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Grafton Cl2 on April 19 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Rich Star carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on October 21 over 1006m, on a slow track; nose behind Dazzling Peace carrying 58kg at $7. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
1 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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| 2 | 1x10 |
ALLEZE
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG D P Azzopardi, Dream Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T Dimitriadis), C McFaddern, F Aliendi, P Nicholls, S Macdonald, G Maguire, S Richter, Yobro Racing, I Lennon, T Pearson, G Partridge, Horizons, B Garrigan, BALSKAWSKI, C Murphy, Mrs R Preston & Three Peaks Thoroughbreds Third race start. Promising on debut as favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1010m defeating Prestige Pak carrying 56.5kg at $1.95. Returned from break favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Grafton Cl1 April 7 over 1005m defeating Kemal with 57.5kg at $1.40. Can continue his winning ways. Winning chance again. |
3 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 3 | 110x0 |
DARK STRATUM
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG I Hamilton, D R Blair, S B Castle, M J Moroney & A C Small Second run back. First-up after 10 months struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Savvyrocker with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Wyong Cg&E Mdn-Sw on January 26 2025 over 1200m, 10 len behind Money Team carrying 57.5kg at $61. Looking elsewhere. |
4 L P ROLLS |
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| 4 | 41x2 |
TOO HOT TO TORQUE
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P N Jacobsen), B J Fewster, Mrs M Bolster, M Bevan, D J Armstrong, J Macharowski, P J Peters & R E Beckerman Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 1015m, 1.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance with 59kg at $1.85. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Lismore Super Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1210m defeating Hostile La Vista with 56.5kg at $7. Genuine galloper and cannot be discounted. |
8 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 5 | 14x3 |
STORM MERCHANT
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W R Comerford, K L Kazmer, A M Dragicevich, M E Tait & D Waterman Second run back. First-up after four months led but faded 3rd of 7 at Grafton Cl2 on April 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Rich Star with 57kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Bm62 on December 10 over 1100m, 4 len behind Saxobushi with 56kg at $2.70. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
6 JAKE BAYLISS |
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| 6 | 123x1 |
LOVECATS
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick) Second run back. First-up after five months won by a head at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw April 25 over 1000m in the wet defeating Dreamwriter carrying 55kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1100m, 7 len behind Undisputable carrying 56kg at $6. Can go on with it here. |
5 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 7 | x421x |
RUPESTRIS
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), D Smith, Ms JR Ryan, B A Baird, N Smith, B J Hyde, T D North, B A Baggott, R I Darrah, D E Fish, Goldie Dreamers (Mgr: M H Killian), D R MacKenzie, W J Watts, DM Baggott, C Parker, G A Baggott & S Pratt Resumes. Finished off last campaign won by neck Grafton Mdn-Sw November 21 over 1400m slow track defeating Giapponese carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Grafton Ctry Mdn October 21 over 1006m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Dazzling Peace carrying 59kg at $1.70. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a bright return. |
2 DYLAN TURNER |
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| 8 | 2216x |
STRATTON
ANDREW PARRAMORE 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A M Parramore Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Cl1 December 13 over 1415m, in the wet; 17 len behind Sunny's Girl carrying 59kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn August 16 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Anabia with 59.5kg at $7. Others preferred. |
9 FREDERICK LARSON |
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| 9 | 4x339 |
BARRON
SHARON PEPPER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams & K J F Byrnes At the latest run ran last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl3 on May 8 over 1005m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Boambee Beach carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 1015m, 3.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance with 55kg at $21. Happy to overlook. |
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PICUPSTIXX
WAYNE LAWSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG W Lawson, S Lawson, B Scott, C Twigg, R Ford, A Woods, K Christiansen, K Byrnes, P Mckenzie, M Mckenzie, A Donohoe, R Chesher, N Sherlock, G Sherlock, P Brady, J Smith, G Collier, R Bosch, Mrs P Lawson Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Grafton Cl1 February 19 over 1181m, 2.75 len behind Fiction Society carrying 55kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Ballina Cl1 January 9 over 1015m, 3.5 len behind Aquatier with 56kg at $19. See how he returns. |
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