Scone   11 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

MUSWELLBROOK FORD MAIDEN HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 27)   +3m 800 - 400, True remainder  

Moderate tempo with Turning Circle leading the way. LIKE LUKEY (1) returned from an 18-week spell and made it four minor placings from five starts when she stormed home from last on the bend to get up for third over 1400m at this track. Perfectly placed out to this trip. Should settle closer today and gets her chance to break through. ROCKBARTON ISLAND (2) was ridden closer than usual last start and responded by finishing the closest of seconds over 1509m at Port Macquarie. Cherry ripe after three runs back and blinkers on for the first time might give him that extra edge. TURNING CIRCLE (9) was unwanted in betting and ran accordingly at Kembla recently. Worth another chance having his first run with the shades applied. WITHANIA (10) is another whose form is not flattering but could do better with the blinkers going on. CHARBONNEUSE (4) struggled when returning from an 11-month break here last time but should strip a lot fitter now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Very keen to be with Like Lukey.
1 332x3 LIKE LUKEY
KRIS LEES
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
F Alam, V J Chaudhary, C Ersotelos, A Gittany & R Johnson
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Keep At 'Em with 57kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Invincible Emma carrying 55kg at $16. Fitter and worth following up.
3
JOSE SEVERO
LIME GREEN, MAUVE BOW, ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 6x452 ROCKBARTON ISLAND
DAVID ATKINS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D I Atkins, P L Nottage, K V Workman, J G Porcheron, L Stone, G L Huddleston, J B Palmer, J P Waghorn, J A Welch, M J PRITCHARD & D G Baker
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1509m, nose behind Naughty Nurse carrying 57.5kg at $9. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Newcastle Mdn on October 5 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Alice Mae with 54kg at $21. Progressing nicely this prep and looks poised to break though.
1
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Green, Yellow N And Armbands
3 4x939 DON'TKNOWYET
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
I T Campbell, Bectansal (Mgr: Mrs T Hague), P W Betts, Mrs K E Garland, M G Betts, J Sepos, M P Brannan, S W Ayre, T J Stewart, Mrs T Notley, K J Squires, S K Breen, M J Rose & C W Ayre
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on October 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Tomoe Gozen carrying 59kg at $4.50. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on November 3 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Off The Scale carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. SCRATCHED.
7
AARON BULLOCK
YELLOW, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED & GREEN ARMBANDS, RED POM POM
4 6x8 CHARBONNEUSE
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
4YO  GR/B  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M N Annetts, Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin), 3HotChicks (Mgr: Mrs R Winney), Mrs L De Villecourt, Secret Stone (Mgr: Ms F M Krzanic), T Hunter, Mrs K Hutch, Ms N Collier, A Rakowski, Mrs R M Wright, Ms L E Bates, Miss J E Bates, Mrs M Manfield, W R Manfield, Mrs A Graeber & M G Howlin
Second-up. First start 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn on November 18 over 1300m, 4 len behind La Seule carrying 57.5kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Keep At 'Em carrying 57kg at $12. Fitter and should do much better.
6
WINONA COSTIN
Old Gold, White Diamonds, Diamond Armbands, Old Gold Cap, White Diamond
5 308x9 THINK WE'RE THERE
JASON DEAMER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), J.A.M (Mgr: A Ludzioweit), Ms L Hurley, A Cuthbertson, B Wheatley, D Templar, B Wong, S MILLSOM, Bromac (Mgr: B Old), Mrs K Tew, S Shevki, Mrs M James, All In JJAC (Mgr: J Manton), J Cordoma, C Hughes & Dynamic No 140 (Mgr: D Watt)
Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Keep At 'Em carrying 59kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Callidus with 59kg at $10. Sure to produce a much better effort today.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
6 75587 FIRST NIGHT
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K Simpkins
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Mudgee Mdn on October 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sizzling Tale carrying 55kg at $12. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Narromine Mdn-Sw on September 23 over 1100m, 8 len behind Stratified with 55kg at $21. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE STAR, ROYAL BLUE AND ORANGE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP, ORANGE POM POM
7 8x559 HOKU
L K ROBERTS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L K Roberts & T Ernst
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on November 3 over 1500m, 6 len behind Off The Scale carrying 56.5kg at $19. Before that 5th of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1280m, slow going 3 len behind Rose Code carrying 59kg at $51. Wait until he produces the goods on race day.
2
J PENZA
GREEN, WHITE SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, CHECKED CAP
8 70x84 THRILL OF BRAZIL
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Mrs C M Johnstone, Mrs C J Mclean, Ms N S Summerhayes, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms D A Arnold & Ms L M Holmes
Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn on September 10 over 1280m, 8 len behind Ramius carrying 56.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn on October 21 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Oceanfront carrying 56.5kg at $26. Not the roughest.
9
A GIBBONS
RED, WHITE SPOTS BODY, SLEEVES, SPOTS CAP
9 6x35 TURNING CIRCLE
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, W J Buttigieg, A D Kennedy, Morgcam Racing, J M Cross, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, S A Aboud, H G H McCathie, A C Lloyd Jones, A J M Young, Forest Six, Lucky Eight Racing, S A Tilley, J P Morrison, A J Newhouse, Mrs D M Edwards & R J Edwards
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Phenom with 55kg at $15. Second-up 5th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on October 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky carrying 56kg at $26. Can improve. Can improve sharply with blinkers on for the first time.
4
R JONES
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
10 600 WITHANIA
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant)
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on November 3 over 1500m, 9 len behind Off The Scale with 55kg at $12. Before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Muswellbrook Mdn on October 7 over 1280m, 6 len behind How Rude carrying 52kg at $8.50. Might surprise.
8
ELLA DREW
CERISE, NAVY BLUE DIABLO, LIME GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP,NAVY COLLAR