Muswellbrook   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

SCONE EQUINE HOSPITAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1280m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

A strong gallop is likely with I Am Breathing taking up the running, closely attended by Queen Of Shadows and Rebellion Style. I AM BREATHING (2) has been given a month-long freshen up since he led into the straight on debut over 1200m at Newcastle before tiring late. Subsequent trial winner who will find this easier and looks a great chance to open the account. ROCKBARTON ANGEL (10) started at cricket score odds but did well to close off and finish fourth on debut recently over 900m at Newcastle. Major player with that run now under her belt. SWISSTA (4) first starter who won a trial over 1000m at Newcastle on April 12. Watch for any market moves. CALL ME TERRY (6) trialled before racing and then overcame difficulties in running to finish seventh on debut over 1100m at Mudgee. Expect improvement on that effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: I Am Breathing to win.
1 22x30 CORVALIST
KRIS LEES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Y L S Hue, M Vorrasi, Blue Arion Racing (Mgr: L Karnaghan), BMTC Racing (Mgr: B Lahiff), A J Walker, Palooka Racing (Mgr: J B Henwood), R J Wright, J Lovett, R J Robertson, Mrs B E Robertson & S Latter
Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Eye Of The Fire with 59kg at $7. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Scone Mdn on July 20 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Flying Birds carrying 56.5kg at $6. One of the top chances.
2
C REITH
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
2 7 I AM BREATHING
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C L Chen
Was well in the market at debut, did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Newcastle Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Unique Ambition with 58.5kg at $4.50. Won a Warwick Farm trial over 1175m on April 5. Expecting sharp improvement; definite winning chance.
7
RORY HUTCHINGS
Blue White Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves, Blue Cap With White Star
3 2x748 REBELLION STYLE
GREG PRESTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Greg preston
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1350m, 6 len behind Bellenth with 59kg at $41. Before that second last in a small field at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Physical Graffiti carrying 57kg at $21. Drawn well and is among the chances.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Blue Sleeves, Orange Stars, Blue Cap
4 SWISSTA
MARK MINERVINI
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), G Harvey, D V McManus, G K Johnson, J F Dennis, Mrs K Dennis, Ms A L Baldwin, W D Scheer, D K Johnson, T R Blackmore, Wungali Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey), R D Dailey, Mrs K A Dailey, G W Beecroft & MyGav Racing (Mgr: Ms M Lam)
Gelding by Vancouver on debut. Has looked handy in his trials leading into this. Won trial at Newcastle over 1000m on April 12. Will be better for this hitout.
6
AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
5 7 BLUE STEEL
GAVIN GROTH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K C C Racing (Mgr: A M Clift), G P Groth & Donoghue Harrison Langfield Racing (Mgr: T B Donoghue)
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, eased back early on 7th of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Great Siege carrying 56.5kg at $81. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
1
MITCH STAPLEFORD
White, Red Vee, Black Band And Armbands
6 7 CALL ME TERRY
CAMERON CROCKETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Auslucerne Racing & Breeding (Mgr: J Cox), Mrs P H Cox, M D Turner, Mrs A M Turner, C H Cox, Mrs T E H Moxham-Jarvis, Mrs T Bartlett-Murdoch, D A Woodhouse, Mrs A M Weston, Mrs V L Fulton-Kennedy, Mrs E Stacy, Mrs A J Blomfield, Mrs D V Kelley, G Biviano, Ms J A Lovett & Ms M J McKechnie
Was well in the market at debut, 7th of 12 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Water Lad carrying 58.5kg at $5. Ran 3rd in a trial at Scone over 1000m on April 17. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
9
ASHLEY MORGAN
NAVY BLUE, LIME GREEN STAR, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, NAVY BLUE CAP, LIME GREEN STAR
7 02 BUBBLES AND CAVIAR
KIM WAUGH
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Dr C Hodge, Miss R M Hartney, Mrs K M Waugh, Ms M A Harrod, Ms D Rothacker, Mrs D Harrison, Mrs J J Stewart, Mrs B H A Wenman, Mrs K V Corcoran & Mrs W L Caddey
At debut, ran last of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, slow going 24 len behind Pisa Cake with 57.5kg at $17. Runner-up in a Newcastle trial over 1000m on April 12. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
13
MAROON, WHITE DIAMOND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE DIAMONDS, YELLOW CAP
8 255x3 GODELBA
DAVID ATKINS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
L J Watson, S J Baker, D J Crich & D I Atkins
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Mdn on April 3 over 900m, slow going 2.5 len behind First Person carrying 55.5kg at $12. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Newcastle F&M Mdn on October 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Just In Time with 56kg at $13. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
8
BEN LOOKER
YELLOW, WHITE CROSS, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP
9 52 QUEEN OF SHADOWS
KRIS LEES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J Swan, C Swan, A Le Jeune, K Forbes, D Wade, D Greer, S Atkins, L Anderson, E Lees, C Ridley, C Hull, P Burns, R Bowe, A Hamilton, M Ollerton, G Johnstone, B Marshall, L Attwood, Starcayma Lodge, & M Field
Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Miss Amore with 57.5kg at $6.50. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Browned Off with 55kg at $11. Solid claims.
2
BENJAMIN OSMOND
ORANGE, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, ORANGE CAP WITH BLACK POM POM
10 4 ROCKBARTON ANGEL
DAVID ATKINS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
P L Nottage, A J Melrose, G N Penrose, D Maple & D I Atkins
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Newcastle Mdn on April 3 over 900m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind First Person carrying 55kg at $151. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
4
BEN LOOKER
GREEN, YELLOW N AND ARMBANDS
11 0x78 DREYMON
A D SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Smith
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Newcastle Mdn on March 21 over 900m, slow going 8 len behind Callistemon carrying 58kg at $19. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn on April 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Arctic Legend carrying 56.5kg at $101. Will struggle.
5
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
PURPLE, YELLOW EPAULETTES AND CAP
12 435 FULL COMMITMENT
JEREMY GASK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M J Abdallah
Last start 5th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn on March 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Charge By The Hour with 56kg at $3.80. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on March 15 over 1280m, 2.25 len behind Braven carrying 55.5kg at $26. Going well. Leading chance.
17
Light Blue, Lilac Vee, Quartered Cap
13 878 GLAMSTAR
KIM WAUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
F P Lawler, M E Waugh, D J Noble, D G Taylor, Ms J Pugh, B J Dooley, J Dooley, S J Storrie, B A Carter, B Canham, Miss L J Shipard, A Soper & TSTPC (Mgr: A Soper)
Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Pisa Cake with 54.5kg at $17. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn on April 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Arctic Legend carrying 52.5kg at $101. Forward showing expected.
6
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
14 70 HARD RATTLE
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Criniti & G Winter
Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 7 at Newcastle Prov 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 900m, slow going 8 len behind Royal Bombadier carrying 54.5kg at $19. Last start second last of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 15 len behind Provencal carrying 56.5kg at $101. Others preferred at this stage.
7
WHITE, RED AND GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND LIME ARMBAND, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPE
15 64978 HOOD RIVER
DALE WAGSTAFF
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton)
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Nowra Mdn on March 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Professor Pickles with 55kg at $13. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn on March 15 over 1500m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Vermillion Dragon carrying 55.5kg at $12. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
JENNY DUGGAN
PURPLE, GREY SOUTHERN CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
16 8x594 JED
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms T A Quinn, C M Davis, M Horn, M D Power, R A Power, A Nicholson, J Cowled, D Latham, M Pearson, Miss S Bourke, Mrs N M Davis & Braebrook Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M G Porlezza)
Most recently 4th of 10 at Tamworth Mdn on April 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Arctic Legend carrying 55kg at $26. Before that 9th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Provencal carrying 58.5kg at $13. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
8
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
PURPLE, YELLOW SEAMS, STRIPED SLEEVES, HOOPED CAP
17 00x65 BEL AMOUR
RODNEY OLLERTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 11 at Newcastle Mdn on March 21 over 900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Callistemon carrying 56kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Haather with 56kg at $26. Needs more time.
10
Blue, White Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
18 65224 MISS ADAMAS
JAMES DOBIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S Smith, G J Bell, S G White, D R Smith, M Lewis, M J Garner, A W Riley, Mrs M A Riley, S M Massey, J Rae, B Edwards, K Rae, M Edwards, Ms B R Dalley, Mrs D K Smith & Miss K E Smith
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pisa Cake with 58kg at $4. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Amore carrying 58kg at $6. Expected to go well.
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ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR, WHITE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE STAR, ROYAL BLUE COLLAR