Muswellbrook   12 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

TAB COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1280m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +4m 1200m-300m Cutaway applies .  

Flirtation should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. TWICE AZ COOL (4) recorded a gutsy Maiden victory with the 4kg claiming apprentice aboard over 1200m at Warren on a soft (7) surface. Looks to have a stack of upside and can win again with the claim. Looks well placed to take this out. ZOUCRATIC (1) best performance this prep when taken to the front for a gritty third over 1250m at Gunnedah. Rinse and repeat today and can break through. FLIRTATION (2) well bred Snitzel filly who bounced off her sound debut second, with a dominant on-speed win over 900m at Scone in fast time. Sticky gate again but has the upside to put these away. DEVILISH SUN (3) comes here in peak condition after getting off the mark over 1200m at Moree. Drawn to stalk the speed and can take a hand in the finish in this stronger contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,1,2,3.
1 x5603 ZOUCRATIC
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hancox Racing No 11 (Mgr: R J Peacock)
Dual acceptor. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 12 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on May 24 over 1250m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Ellofadude carrying 61.5kg at $11. The run before that 10th of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 on April 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Proclivity carrying 59.5kg at $19. Holding his form and looks tough to beat.
2
MIKAYLA WEIR
Pink, White Quarters
2 21 FLIRTATION
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara); Planette Thoroughbred (Mgr: J Leaver), D Paradice & Redbank Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Favretto)
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Scone Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1000m, long-neck behind Copperline with 57.5kg at $2.80. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Scone Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw May 31 over 900m in the wet defeating Supido Star with 58kg at $1.18. Good type expected to measure up from the wide gate.
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AARON BULLOCK
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
3 42x31 DEVILISH SUN
TIM MCINTOSH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M M Towler, S J Rendell, B M Dannevig, R Andriollo, S Borg, M E Stokes, W Hickman, Ms E Dennett & Mrs S L Quinn
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Flying Molly carrying 59kg at $2.60. Last start settled well back; won by 0.6 len at Moree Ctry Mdn June 2 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Haras carrying 59kg at $3.10. Fitter and is right in the mix from the inside gate.
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M BENNETT
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Seams
4 x2371 TWICE AZ COOL
RODNEY NORTHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), Strzelecki (Mgr: R C Lentfer), A J Carpenter, Mrs H L Carpenter, C W Sheridan, D K Stammers, S G Oborn, L V Laing & T J Laing
Most recently won by a long-neck at Warren Mdn June 1 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Miss Peony with 54.5kg at $3.40. The race before that 7th of 13 at Scone Super Mdn on May 15 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Rustemo with 59kg at $26. Fitter and open to further improvement with the claim.
7
ANNA WEATHERLAKE
Royal Blue, Green Shamrock, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
5 x9756 FIREUP
TERRY WICKS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T Wicks, G A Tomlins, Dr A Argyle, A Pratt, M J TOMLINS, Mrs C Tomlins, P Ghassibe, W A Beale, Mrs K L Beale, G A Tomlins, J M Austin, J Kandalaft, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & M A Campbell
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 1 over 1280m, 2 len behind Orsum carrying 57.5kg at $31. Before that 5th of 8 at this track Bm58 on April 20 over 1500m, 8 len behind Smoke On The Water with 58.5kg at $26. Has a host of gear changes and stays in the mix.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
Red, White Dollar Symbols, White Sleeves, Red Dollar Symbols, Red Cap, White Dollar Symbols
6 51x86 TERRITORIES SPIRIT
KELLY BARBER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K J Barber, Mrs M Jessop, Miss L M Milliner, Ms T G Halford, J Jessop, T J Milliner, S A Stedman, Ms V Hitchcock & Newsynco (Mgr: A Holmquest)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Quirindi Bm58 on April 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind He's My Warrior carrying 56kg at $41. Last start second last of 7 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on May 12 over 1262m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Deebee's Girl carrying 56kg at $10. Tested again.
4
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Pink, Black Striped Sleeves, Pink Crown, Quartered Cap
7 6441x MEGANHEW
BEN BLAY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A Bennett
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len Dubbo Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1600m defeating Cobocco carrying 55kg at $1.75. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1280m, 4.5 len behind Pontevedra with 57kg at $41. Prefer to see first-up.
6
JENNY DUGGAN
Pale Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap
8 7909x HOO HAA
DARREN TREACY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms G Robins
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Port Macquarie F&M Bm58 October 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind All Too Rosey carrying 56kg at $13. First up last campaign second of 7 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn December 21 2024 over 1300m, 8 len behind Summer Soiree with 55kg at $9. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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KACIE ADAMS
Black, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, White Sleeves, Red Checks, Black Cap, Royal Blue Star
9 70869 HOKU
LES ROBERTS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L K Roberts & T Ernst
Most recently ran last of 9 at Tamworth Bm50 on June 6 over 1000m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Octavian Treasure carrying 59kg at $20. The start before that second last of 7 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on April 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Vierville carrying 53.5kg at $31. Outclassed.
3
LEANNE BOYD
Green, White Sash, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Checked Cap