Muswellbrook   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

SHORTY CRIBB ABERDEEN CUP BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1280m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1000m-300m; Cutaway Applies.  

Stratified should find the front with Inferencia and Best Of Maher on his heels. MCKEON (8) bounced off her eye catching sixth two back at Randwick, with a well deserved victory over 1200m at Gosford in Highway class. Confidence is high now and she has a good record at this track and trip. STRATIFIED (5) consistent gelding who's been around the money all prep. Nailed late when up in trip for an unlucky second over 1400m at Mudgee. Winning rider Braith Nock is back aboard and drop in trip will help his cause. PENSATIVA (11) improving filly who looks destined for bigger things. Comes to hand quickly from the low draw and not to be underestimated. INFERENCIA (3) has been freshened up and from a good gate, she can figure in the finish. SWAMP NATION (6) failed to fire last time out but can redeem herself here. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mckeon to keep the winning momentum going.
1 01202 TWO YA GOT
BRETT CAVANOUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
Mrs K A Brennan, M J Brennan, Mrs K R Davis & J L Davis
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at Gunnedah Lightning Bm88 on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Outishka carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 12th of 15 at Scone Bm78 on May 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zealously carrying 56.5kg at $61. Will give backers a sight.
4
MIKAYLA WEIR
Purple, White Y, Sleeves And Checked Cap
2 668x8 INDIFFERENCE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 64.0KG
H King
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 8th of 15 at Scone Countrycup on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Who Ever Thought with 63kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on June 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind War Eternal carrying 58kg at $16. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.
11
M BELL
Royal Blue, White Star And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Star Cap
3 28118 INFERENCIA
REBECCA DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Ms R A Dunn
Returns from a 60-day let-up. At the latest run failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Bianco Vilano carrying 58kg at $11. The race before that won by a nose at Rosehill Midway Bm72 March 22 over 1500m defeating Twin Turbo carrying 54.5kg at $21. Don't risk her.
3
D MCLELLAN
Teal, Metallic Silver Fleur de Lys, Metallic Silver Checked Sleeves, Teal Cap With Fleur de Lys
4 7997x OAKFIELD WARATAH
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
B Mackenzie
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Tamworth Bm82 November 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Russley Crown carrying 61kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 October 2 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Edited By with 59kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this run.
7
ANNA ROPER
Lime Green, Yellow Maltese Cross
5 12342 STRATIFIED
MACK GRIFFITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Griffith, A J Marshall, Mrs A Hayes, D P Ure, P N Rees, R A Marshall, M Coleman, P A Marshall, N R Willson, K J Brooks, B M Brooks, A C Willson & B J Walton
Useful gelding. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Mudgee Bm82 on May 11 over 1400m, neck behind Lockdown Gamble carrying 56kg at $6.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Tamworth Open on April 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Arctic Legend carrying 55kg at $8.50. Major player.
6
BRAITH NOCK
Red With Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
6 44250 SWAMP NATION
GLEN MILLIGAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G R Milligan & Ms V P Milligan
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Taree Bm74 on May 13 over 1000m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Time For Victory carrying 59.5kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 9 at Grafton Brushgrovebm82 on April 13 over 1190m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Majorelle carrying 54.5kg at $11. Likely to find this out of reach.
5
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
7 42x77 LEMAIRE
TARA & PHILIPPE VIGOUROUX
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
P M Vigouroux, Mrs T L Vigouroux, K L Quigley & R Cronin
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 6 over 1000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Livin' Thing with 58kg at $61. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Parkes Satellite Bm82 on May 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Blitzar with 55.5kg at $41. Hard to enthuse here.
2
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Royal Blue, Pale Blue Epaulettes
8 29061 MCKEON
JOSEPH BURGES
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J M Burges & R J Evans
Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Gosford Highway-C3 May 10 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Ritzsun with 55kg at $17. Before that 6th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ballinderry Sal with 55.5kg at $10. Big chance again.
4
ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, Red Chevrons, Red And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 105x3 ZENTI
LYLE CHANDLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S P Ruse, M L Wurth, M D Jones, Mrs S Zenthon, J Smith, J Reid, D J Ferris, A R Lulham, Ms L A Costello, P E Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B J Richardson), Mrs J Ruse, P G Ruse, R C Kelly, D Lulham, J W Morris & T Staunton
Second run back. First-up after eight months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Zampano with 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on July 13 over 900m, slow going 3.5 len behind Outishka with 58.5kg at $26. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
8
LEESHELLE SMALL
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash And Cap, White Sleeves
10 1103x BEST OF MAHER
LUKE A THOMAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Griffiths, J D Ferguson, G J Partridge, R Ditton, S Ryan, M Petrolati, J Petrolati, PJ Kranias, R Fitzgerald, R Singler, N B Hayne, J T Clifford, J D Ferguson, A Ferguson, S Poynter, C J Lenihan, J Partridge & R Laurie
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Gunnedah Xmas - Bm66 December 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sonic Tycoon carrying 59.5kg at $8. First up last campaign second of 14 at Tamworth Cl1 August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Smart Shot carrying 56kg at $51. Will take great benefit from this outing.
2
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
White, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 512x4 PENSATIVA
LOU MARY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Braebrook Thoroughbreds, L Mary, M J Arbon & The Three Wise Men
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tasoraay carrying 55kg at $13. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1300m defeating Yanabah carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.
1
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Red And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap