Muswellbrook   28 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

DENBROOK THOROUGHBREDS SHOWCASE CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Off the low draw Parmenio should lead at a genuine tempo. Tough race with plenty of chances. MERCHANT GOLD (6) lightly raced gelding with upside. Kept fresh for this and back in trip after surging late in the soft going when third over 1400m at Eagle Farm on February 15. Fitted with an 800m tick over trial. Good enough to get over the top of these. ONYSPEED (12) beaten for early speed when up in class for an eye-catching eighth over this trip at Randwick in Highway company. Goes close. STRAAND CARE (11) sharp maiden winner two back at Scone, before covering ground in the run when a battling fourth over 900m at this track. Senior rider engaged and sure to be thereabouts again. RITZSUN (4) hard fit for this and had excuses in the heavy (10) going when third over 1100m at Scone. On the quick back up and due for a change of luck. SUGGESTED PLAY: Merchant Gold to go close.
1 1x309 SOOBOOCO
LARRY FAIRHALL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L Fairhall
Most recently ran last of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 20 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Insist carrying 54.5kg at $19. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on March 1 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Speck carrying 58kg at $71. Needs to improve sharply.
3
KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, Fluorescent Green Diabolo, White Spot, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
2 2008x OAKFIELD TRIUMPH
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B Mackenzie
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Wyong Cl1 November 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Verbil carrying 57kg at $41. First up last campaign second of 13 at Port Macquarie Cl2 October 11 over 1100m, a head behind Call Me Super carrying 59.5kg at $5. Might be better off following this outing.
9
AARON BULLOCK
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
3 1697x MULVADER
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Ms S P Toogood, S McDonagh, I C Gleeson, T J Doran, M Saboune, A J Hyatt, A Bateup, Bludgers Run, Mrs J A Mansour, M A Mansour & R Flynn
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Nowra Bm66 September 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind More Mischief carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 April 24 over 1250m, 6 len behind Shehasattitude with 57.5kg at $17. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
6
D DILLON
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
4 x2493 RITZSUN
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
F Connolly, S I Singleton & O L Robey
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Scone Cl2 on March 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Dashing Rupert carrying 61kg at $1.90. The run before that 9th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on January 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Clear Thinking carrying 55kg at $9. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
12
C REITH
Tartan, Red Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
5 11x9x ZAMPANO
MELISSA DENNETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G B Simpson, Ms M Dennett, Mrs H J Simpson, Mrs J A Barber, B L Cummins, R Duncan, Miss C Brown, L T O'Connor, D L Ferguson, P J Mutton, K P Cummins & L K Cummins Syndicates: Outreach (Mgr: M A Murphy) Fun In The Sun (Mgr: G B Simpson)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 9th of 11 at Tamworth Cl2 on November 26 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Ardonaugh with 57.5kg at $1.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Tamworth Rom Dream April 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Supreme Statement carrying 57kg at $2.80. Was runner-up in a trial at Tamworth on March 12 over 950m. Expecting a strong run fresh.
14
M BELL
Emerald Green, Yellow Sun, Purple Sleeves, Yellow Cap
6 17333 MERCHANT GOLD
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
City Gold Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Kwan)
Useful type. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Our Benefactor with 58.5kg at $21. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Scone Cl1 on February 6 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Night Patra carrying 56kg at $7. Sure to measure up from the gate.
5
BRAITH NOCK
Gold, White Epaulettes And Cap
7 53451 MR TRACKSIDE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C L Perry, Mrs K N Overton, R J Redfern, N P Peate, M B Bush, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), Mrs R Madden & S M Madden
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.7 len at this track Cl1 March 14 over 900m on a rain affected track defeating Dame Annie carrying 59kg at $2.80. Before that 5th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Stratafy carrying 55kg at $21. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
7
ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Pink And Black Checked Sash And Armbands, Pink Cap
8 4x17x SNEAKY SOFIA
DAMIEN LANE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs D M Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley)
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 January 18 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Polyglot carrying 52kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Port Macquarie Prov Cl1 December 29 over 1100m defeating Cutepi carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Expected to run well.
8
ANNA ROPER
Cerise, Sky Blue Star, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands, Black Cap, Sky Blue Stars
9 11x SMOKE ON THE WATER
JAMES DOBIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, A Lauder, J H McIntosh, B L Samsa, O A Samsa, Miss R S Samsa, M Edwards, T Burns, K Rae, J Rae & G J Bell
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. Closed last prep favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Newcastle Cg&E Bm58 February 6 2024 over 1200m defeating Movin' Denman with 59kg at $2.90. Might be better off following this outing.
10
Royal Blue, White Star, Halves, Collar, Cuffs And Star Cap
10 421x LEANTOTHEMOON
ANGELA DAVIES
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M A Sneddon, Mrs S E Sneddon, R Watson, Sommita (Mgr: R J Puiatti), M Dawes, Ronstel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R H Burns), P J Pearce, N W Barrett, H Langdon, Looney Tunes (Mgr: J F Brown), K Dawes & Mrs L A Hughes
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.7 len Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw October 24 over 1100m defeating Swift Gun with 57kg at $3. On debut fourth of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw September 7 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Up The Front with 54kg at $26. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
4
A GIBBONS
Navy Blue, White Hoops, Black Golf Club Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 514 STRAAND CARE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G Harvey
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 14 over 900m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mr Trackside carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. The race before that won by 3 len at Scone 3yo+ Mdn January 30 over 900m defeating See You Then carrying 59kg at $2.90. Has ability and is worth another chance.
11
BEN LOOKER
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
12 2x318 ONYSPEED
TOBY PRACEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D M Hanley
Last start 8th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on March 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Speck with 54kg at $20. The start before that won by 3 len at Dubbo Cl1 February 16 over 1000m defeating Talihina Sky carrying 57kg at $2.70. Encouraging effort last start. Better suited back to this grade.
10
GRANT BUCKLEY
Red, Silver Shamrocks, Black And Silver Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
13 9x10x SAPPHIRE KISS
WAYNE SEELIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm66 January 24 over 1106m, 6 len behind Sumo Fish carrying 56.5kg at $20. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len this track Cl1 January 13 over 900m in the wet defeating Gogmagog with 57kg at $14. Will be better for this run.
1
R JONES
Pale Blue, Pink Star, Sleeves And Cap
14 338x2 NEGATION
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms E Williams & C Crockett
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at this track Bm66 on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Super Impressive carrying 55kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Bathurst Bm58 on October 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Parmenio with 58.5kg at $3. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and is unlikely to threaten.
13
CHELSEA HILLIER
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
15 1x029 PARMENIO
CARLOS ANTONIO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C Antonio
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on March 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 21 len behind Dashing Rupert with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Tamworth Bm58 on March 9 over 1000m, long-neck behind Haiku Star carrying 61kg at $31. Looking to others.
2
SIENA GRIMA
Pale Blue, Silver Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves
16 x8959 CHEAP GAS
DEREK PIPER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D C Piper, Mrs S L Piper, J C Piper, S Piper & Mrs H E Booth
Useful gelding. Last start 9th of 14 at Orange CDRA Champs on February 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zarizatycoon carrying 56kg at $41. Before that 5th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on February 16 over 1300m, 2 len behind Turgenev with 61kg at $15. Has ability and rates highly on best form.
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Royal Blue, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Royal Blue Stars Sleeves, Pale Blue Stars On Cap
17 5x979 ROCK 'N' REIGN
CASSANDRA STUMMER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
H G Ferguson, Mrs E R Lewer & D Lewer
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cossack Warrior with 60kg at $51. The run before that 7th of 9 at Scone Bm58 on January 30 over 900m, 8 len behind Pride To Follow with 61kg at $26. Prepared to risk on recent form.
15
Navy Blue, Silver Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt Cap
18 x3353 VANDELIGHT
JAN BOWEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J L Bowen
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 17 over 1007m, slow going 3 len behind So You Suggest with 53kg at $9.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Dubbo Cl1 on March 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Nimble Star with 55.5kg at $8. Meets some better types this time and has the job ahead.
1
Pink, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves and Striped Cap