Gosford   22 Feb 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

HAHN SUPER DRY 3.5 SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Not expecting much speed here in a race devoid of on-pacers. HAPPY BELLIE (5) showed immediate talent in two runs last campaign and has been runner-up in both recent trials. Stable banking money for fun of late and this suits first up. BASTET (2) has been competitive in two trials to date and draws ideally on debut. Finds the right jump off race to play a major role. TASSAAL (6) has displayed plenty of ability at the trials and has been well supported in early betting. Big threat. THE NETBALL QUEEN (7) the best of the rest in the small field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Happy Bellie win.
1 35 CALIFORNIA COMMAND
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Y Liang
Raced twice to date. At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on January 29 over 1000m, 2 len behind Bold Bidder carrying 57.5kg at $9. Second-up 5th of 8 at Wyong Cg&E Mdn on February 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Shirvington carrying 58.5kg at $2.35. Deserves another chance.
1
BRAITH NOCK
Yellow, Red Halves, Stars On Sleeves, Red Cap, Yellow Star
2 7 RAINSITPOURS
RODNEY BAILEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Bailey
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 8 at Wyong Cg&E Mdn on February 13 over 1100m, 12 len behind Shirvington with 58.5kg at $101. Safely held.
3
MS JESS TAYLOR
LIGHT PINK,WHITE STRIPES, BLACK BRACES,BLACK CAP
3 72x3 HONEY PERFUME
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, A Berry, Mrs A Berry, Mrs J T Foley, Mrs K A Fraser, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), S M Bilich, N J McNeil, S C Mottram, Still Thinking (Mgr: P J Rich), M Sheehan, B A Tonkin, J K Vella, Mrs B H A Wenman & Force 24 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis)
Second-up. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Scone Super Mdn on February 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Listins Lass with 54kg at $3.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Wave Breaker carrying 56kg at $19. Fitter and is a leading contender.
8
KEAGAN LATHAM
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
4 BASTET
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), L G C Le Metayer, J L Katelanis, Miss W J Williams, P H Hunt, C J Atkins & D A Vedelago
Dual acceptor. First starter by Nicconi out of Fairly Feline. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Looks a well educated type.
1
LOUISE DAY
Navy Blue, White Sash, lime green sleeves, navy blue stripe, lime green cap, navy blue QUARTERS
5 53x HAPPY BELLIE
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Strawberry Hill Stud (Mgr: J D Singleton), D A Norris & P Hawach
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lazzura carrying 55kg at $6.50. On debut fifth of 14 at Wellington Well Boot April 14 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Fingers Hunter with 54kg at $6.50. Will prove hard to beat.
4
ANDREW ADKINS
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
6 TASSAAL
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
B S Johns & Mrs G A Johns
Dual acceptor. Filly by Tassort making her first appearance. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Won trial at Scone over 1000m on February 12. Prefer to see.
5
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
7 THE NETBALL QUEEN
RODNEY BAILEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Miss B J Bailey
Dual acceptor. First starter. Three-year-old filly by Star Witness out of Dixie Dreams. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Newcastle over 850m. Doubt she will make an impression here so prepared to risk.
2
GRANT BUCKLEY
LIGHT PINK,WHITE STRIPES, BLACK BRACES,BLACK CAP
8 6 DAVIKAR
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) & R McClure
Was well-supported at debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at Scone Super Mdn on February 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Listins Lass carrying 56.5kg at $3. Can do better. One of the contenders.
7
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE HALVED, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE HALVED , LIGHT BLUE CAP
9 257x MURPHILLY
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
W C Bedggood, Mrs M G Bedggood, Ms I Runciman, C Boon, N Davis, Mrs M E Whitechurch, C S Brown, Mrs J C Hogan, P J Casey, B G Sutton, Mrs B Ryan, L Ryan, T V Humphreys & G V Weir
Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn November 2 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind Lady Savannah with 58kg at $26. On debut second of 8 at Newcastle Mdn October 5 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Iowna Benz carrying 56.5kg at $61. That minor placing came first-up so expect she will be up for this.
9
M BELL
Cerise, Turquoise Diamond, Hooped Sleeves,Cerise CAP,Turquoise DIAMOND
10 567x TI AMO TANTO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw October 1 over 1500m, soft track; 8 len behind Firm Agreement carrying 55kg at $6. On debut fifth of 10 at Canterbury Super Mdn August 28 over 1250m, 4 len behind Harry's Bar carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Hard to recommend.
8
J PENZA
Yellow, White Checked Sash, checks Sleeves , checks Cap