Quirindi   21 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

EVERGREEN TURF SHOWCASE SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1450m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.61)  

Genuine pace headed by Swing Left from his wide draw. ROCKBARTON ANGEL (6) never looked likely first-up but was a big improver last start off a 42-day freshen when charging home from off midfield to be beaten narrowly at Taree. Added trip suits and he should be peaking. Ready. SHOWRUNNER (3) is knocking on the door and should also be hitting his straps now. Bullock sticks for the sharp stable. Obvious threat. EAGLESCLIFFE (2) wasn't far away fresh off a 408-day break and then stuck on gamely into fourth behind a tearaway leader. Strips fitter and can give this a shake. SWING LEFT (5) showed positive signs last start at Walcha when leading them up. Expect him to burn across from the wide alley and give them something to catch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Rockbarton Angel.
1 2 TAINUI
GEOFF O'BRIEN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
St Aubins Scone Partnership (Mgr: Ms C L Fraser)
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 2nd of 8 at Armidale Mdn on January 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Untold Story carrying 57.5kg at $51. Holds claims.
11
KODY NESTOR
Yellow, Red Stripes, Yellow Sleeves
2 9x24 EAGLESCLIFFE
TROY O'NEILE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Fitzgerald & Ms E Rooke
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Ronny Bee carrying 59kg at $21. Last start 4th of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn on February 10 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Haze with 59.5kg at $6.50. This looks a suitable assignment.
3
SIENA GRIMA
Black, White four Diamonds , Turquoise Sleeves, Black Seams, Turquoise Cap
3 352 SHOWRUNNER
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara)
Last start 2nd of 8 at Walcha Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1440m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Cascade Mountain carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 5th of 9 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Saintly Sands carrying 58kg at $3.40. Holds genuine claims.
9
AARON BULLOCK
Black ,Yellow Diamonds, diamonds sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 50x RICH TEARS
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Best Bloodstock, P Liascos, Torryburn Stud, Racecourse Rd Racing (Mgr: F Danby), Ms T Turner, C Xu, A Bryan, F A Magnabosco, J Gobbels, A E Vanstan, L W Chapman, F Lelli, J Smarrelli, D L Portelli, Hon. G J Williamson, M C Horse Racing (Mgr: M Casey), L Barker, S J Shuttleworth & Mrs J Mintern
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw October 1 over 1500m, soft track; 16 len behind Firm Agreement carrying 56.5kg at $21. On debut fifth of 7 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw September 12 over 1100m, 8 len behind Livin' Thing with 56.5kg at $10. May need this run.
8
D DILLON
Red, Yellow Epaulettes And Best Bloodstock Logo, Red Cap
5 9x063 SWING LEFT
STIRLING OSLAND
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Horse Ventures Syndicate (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Walcha Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1440m, slow going 1.0 len behind Cascade Mountain with 58.5kg at $26. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Tamworth Mdn on January 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dale with 56.5kg at $151. Deserves respect.
10
MIKAYLA WEIR
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
6 34x02 ROCKBARTON ANGEL
DAVID ATKINS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
P L Nottage, A J Melrose, G N Penrose, D Maple & D I Atkins
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on December 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Whispering Muriel carrying 55kg at $7. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Taree F&M Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Razella with 58kg at $4. Capable of a better showing. Leading prospect.
7
BEN LOOKER
GREEN, YELLOW N AND ARMBANDS
7 35582 ZOUGO BOSS
WAYNE BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & M W Brown
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Tamworth Mdn on February 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Take It All carrying 57kg at $2.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Gilgandra Super Mdn on January 5 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Injair carrying 59kg at $7.50. Top three chance.
6
M HEAGNEY
LIME, GOLD five STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
8 69736 MOKE LAKE
PETER H BLOOMFIELD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J L Thompson, Mrs P M Thompson, Mrs R C Thompson, Ms A J Thompson & G Hilton
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Feimazuo with 58.5kg at $26. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Dubbo Mdn on February 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Poisen Point with 56.5kg at $17. Overlooking.
2
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Black, Silver Fern
9 8 SWEET BUBBLES
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, R Karmel & J C Ras-Anderica
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 8th of 11 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1100m, 8 len behind Battle Hymn with 55.5kg at $51. Drawn awkwardly today and is unlikely to threaten.
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Gold, Chaloner Family Crest, Black sleeves,gold Stripe Sleeves
10 0x00 THE PRACTITIONER
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms K L Simpkins
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 13 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1200m, 17 len behind Rebel One carrying 59kg at $101. Last start 12th of 14 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Only Need One carrying 59kg at $201. Drawn well but happy to oppose again.
4
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE EPAULETTES, ORANGE AND ROYAL BLUE STRIPES CAP
11 64x98 DIABLO DANCER
STEPHEN GLEESON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Gleeson, Mrs E Gleeson, N Fazzolari & Mrs A M Fazzolari
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 900m, 7 len behind Wedding Planner carrying 57kg at $21. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Tamworth Super Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rathoran carrying 54kg at $91. Not going well enough at this stage.
1
LEESHELLE SMALL
Gold, Purple Diamond ,Collar, Orange Sleeves, Gold Cap,Purple Quartered
12 99350 PENIQUE
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K Simpkins
At the latest run second last of 13 at Taree Cl1-Sw on February 9 over 1600m, 13 len behind Artelimar carrying 55kg at $151. The race before that 5th of 14 at Tamworth Bm50 on February 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Manor Road carrying 55kg at $71. Hard to enthuse.
13
ZOE HUNT
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE STAR, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES , ORANGE STARS , STARS CAP, ORANGE POM POM
13 96744 REAL HOUSEWIVES
SALLY TORRENS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Tamworth Mdn on February 14 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind The Manager with 55kg at $101. The race before that 4th of 8 at Tamworth Mdn on February 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Take It All carrying 53kg at $9.50. Not this time.
5
COBI VITLER
Yellow, Brown Sash, Yellow Cap
14 46437 SELLINYA
DOUGLAS FERNANDO
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K M Flaherty, M Jarrett, R J Richards & R R Cameron
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Tamworth Mdn on February 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind The Manager carrying 55kg at $91. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Deepwater Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Point To Prove carrying 55kg at $3.60. Not keen on her chances.
12
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
GOLD, GREEN VEE, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK CAP
15 56x60 JUST BREATHE
SALLY TORRENS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S Croucher & J C Craig
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 9 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Saintly Sands with 55.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Tamworth Mdn on February 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind The Manager carrying 55kg at $91. Likely to find this out of reach.
14
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
YELLOW, BROWN SASH
16 66880 KLIPSPRINGER
PETER CLARE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P Clare
Most recently ran last of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on February 10 over 2110m, slow going 24 len behind Format with 56.5kg at $101. The run before that 8th of 11 at Tamworth Mdn on January 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Dale carrying 55.5kg at $151. Finds a few better today. Might struggle again.
8
Navy Blue,SLEEVES, White Lightning Bolts On Sleeves, White Cap
17 68x60 PRESSALINA
SUE BIGG
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
S Bigg & G F Bigg
Third-up today. Not raced for 38 days. First-up 6th of 8 at Moree Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1300m, 14 len behind Cossack Warrior carrying 55kg at $41. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn on January 14 over 1400m, 27 len behind Written By Choice carrying 57kg at $151. Needs to do better.
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Aqua, Black Sleeves, Aqua Double Armbands