Inverell   23 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

DEAN SMITH EXCELLENT ANN MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Without a great deal of early pace evident Bouvier may lead the way over Baby Ryan. BOUVIER (6) smart European filly making her Australian debut for the Brett Cavanough stable. Placed at five of her six runs and should prove too good for these after running third at Chelmsford over 1408m last November. Jockey and trainer are having a great run at present and expected to shed her maiden status. FOUR DEGREES (12) in leading Scone yard and looks to have come back much stronger after resuming with a tough third over 1200m at Mudgee. Can stalk the speed and prove hard to hold out. OL' MATE COOP (13) two-year-old taking on the older horses at his third race start. Powered late in the heavy going when a sound first up third over 1130m at Grafton. Has further upside to come and should not be underestimated. BABY RYAN (2) will find this more to his liking at his third career start. Failed to get through the heavy (10) conditions when fourth over 1300m at Wyong in a Super Maiden. Senior rider back on and will be in this for a long way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bouvier to shed her maiden status.
1 AYASAKI
ETHAN ENSBY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M R Graham
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Tosen Stardom out of Arrivez Meme. Was second in a Casino barrier trial over 1000m May 3. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
7
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Purple, Lilac Diamond Sash And Sleeves, White Cap, Lilac Diamonds
2 54 BABY RYAN
BRETT BELLAMY
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch)
Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 8 at Port Macquarie Mdn on April 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cashaway Gold with 58.5kg at $19. Second-up ran last in a small field at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Philatelic with 56kg at $21. Place prospects best.
5
R SPOKES
Emerald Green, White Sash And Sleeves, Orange Cap
3 8x08x OGO
GARY NIELSEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G N Nielsen
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Grafton Mdn-Sw October 29 over 1006m, soft track; 15 len behind Romi with 59kg at $51. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Murwillumbah Mdn October 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Vocals carrying 59kg at $67. Others have firmer winning claims.
9
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Green And Gold Stripes, Orange Sleeves
4 4x PIEDI VELOCI
DONNA GRISEDALE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Churinga Lodge Racing (Mgr: Lady D Trollope), Ms A C Trollope, Mrs D M Grisedale, W B Aanensen & M T Coleman
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn on February 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Superstitious carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Others rate better.
14
BEN LOOKER
Emerald Green, Yellow And Black Hoops, Black Sleeves, White Cap
5 468x5 ROCK THE MACHINE
CATHY CHAPMAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Sherry, K P Sherry, M J Sherry & Mrs C L Sherry
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1205m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jed carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ellro with 57.5kg at $21. Fitter and can break through.
2
L P ROLLS
Navy Blue, Lime Green Shamrock, Hooped Sleeves
6 7323x BOUVIER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Chelmsford 2yo F Nov Sw November 7 over 1408m, 2 len behind Secret Combination carrying 57kg at $2.80. On debut third of 12 at Doncaster June 29 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Glamis Road with 58kg at $17. Making her Australian debut and sure to run well.
7
BRAITH NOCK
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
7 5 GOLD PUMA
ETHAN ENSBY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
M R Graham
Jumped at big odds at debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at Casino Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Rainbow Lass with 57kg at $31. Tested in this line-up.
3
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Purple, Lilac Diamond Sash And Sleeves, White Cap, Lilac Diamonds
8 88x90 HELL OF A LOVE
BRETT BELLAMY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Lyndhurst Stud (Mgr: J J Kruger)
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Hare Street carrying 57kg at $91. Second-up ran last of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1205m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Jed carrying 57kg at $101. Hard to have.
8
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Green, Purple Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
9 0967x JADATAN
FLEUR HENLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J P King
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw June 8 over 1735m, soft track; 4 len behind Pride Of Ashleigh with 58kg at $41. On debut tenth of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn April 30 2024 over 1106m, soft track; 6 len behind Spiritchaser carrying 56.5kg at $81. Might be better off following this run.
10
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Orange, White Crown, Hooped Cap
10 2265x SASKATOON BERRY
FLEUR HENLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms F Blanch & S A Henley
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1590m, soft track; 8 len behind High Class Roller carrying 57kg at $6.50. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1215m, soft track; 7 len behind Sunny's Girl carrying 57kg at $6. Favouring others.
13
MIKAYLA WEIR
Lilac, Lime Green And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 SHOW US YA TEXTS
LYLE CHANDLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
G D Turner, S Forster, M Newman, P J Dooley, M Dooley, K A Powell, T E Cusbert, C T Cusbert, V C Gifford, D H Turner, G Dow, M Cashmore, Mrs A L Rimmer & A H Tacey
Filly by Showtime making her first appearance. Won a Tamworth trial over 950m on April 30. Has the pedigree so could play a major role without surprising.
6
D DILLON
Black, Red Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves, Red Stars, Black Cap, Red Stripe
12 8x3 FOUR DEGREES
LYLE CHANDLER
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
G I Isaac, Mrs M D Isaac, Mrs A H Nash, M Glasson, D J Thompson, Ms K A Thompson, C S Field, G Couldwell, G J Mann, Mrs S J Mann, Miss E Larsson, Dr G V Nash, R J Hooper & P D Cassin
Second-up. First start second last of 9 at Wyong in the LR Mm 2yo on December 11 over 1100m, 11 len behind O' Ole carrying 56.5kg at $201. Returned from break held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on May 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Missy Moss carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Capable of fighting out the finish again.
1
CHRIS TAYLOR
Purple, Yellow Horseshoes And Sleeves, Purple Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
13 3x3 OL' MATE COOP
TONY NEWING
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S L Newing, S E Wright, Ms S McGuren, G Brown, C K Wych, G A Pride, R J Newing & A W Newing
Third race start. Promising on debut 3rd in a small field at Coffs Harbour 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 800m, slow going 6 len behind Shaggy with 57kg at $9. Returned from break 3rd of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1130m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Ultimate Say with 56.5kg at $5.50. Sure to run well.
4
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Red, White Crossed Sashes And Sleeves
14 05 OUTLIER
RIDGE WILSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
L A Quinn
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Tamworth Rom Dream on April 24 over 1000m, 9 len behind Sukeban with 55kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 9 at Glen Innes Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind Immortal Lass carrying 55kg at $26. Outclassed.
11
SIENA GRIMA
Green And Royal Blue Quarters, Red Sleeves And Cap
15 72687 CLUSTER'S GENERAL
BRETT BELLAMY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Wood
Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 7th of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1205m, slow going 6 len behind Jed with 59kg at $17. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Casino Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Rainbow Lass carrying 59kg at $21. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
12
Gold, Dark Green Braces And Armbands, Lime Green Cap
16 46853 SKEPTICAL
SCOTT COVER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J Oliver & S Cover
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Glen Innes Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Visualise with 57kg at $6. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Let Rip with 56.5kg at $3.10. Sure to be about the money.
16
D PEISLEY
Maroon, White Horseshoe And Whip, Checked Sleeves And Maroon Cap With White Horseshoe And Whip