Narromine   23 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

NARROMINE USMC COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1300m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: +4m 900m-300m; True Remainder.  

Slick pace with Withania finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. HARDHEAD (2) backs up eight days after failing to run out the mile at Coonamble. Form prior to that in a couple of maidens around seven furlongs was strong. In the right race to bounce back to form. MAJOR LIGHTNING (3) improved out of sight last start at the second run back from a spell, driving hard late but just missing out over 1280m at Muswellbrook. Can improve further and take this out. SPRADAX (10) raced handy then kept finding and wound up a close second at massive odds over 1200m at Coonamble recently. In the mix if that wasn't a one-off. THE GIT UP (11) registered her eighth minor placing from thirteen starts when third in the same race as Spradax at Coonamble eight days ago. Wide gate is a concern but on current form she must be considered. TWINING CLASS (5) turned things around at Coonamble last time and should run another cheeky race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to be with Hardhead.
1 53 ANDALE
MERV RUMBLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M B Rumble
Raced twice to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn on June 6 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Beaumista with 59kg at $12. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Coonamble 2&3yo Hcp on June 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sneaky Sofia with 55.5kg at $26. Progressive type with solid top-three claims.
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KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Green And Black Quarters, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 09320 HARDHEAD
JANE CLEMENT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement)
Most recently 10th of 12 at Coonamble Super Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind West Head carrying 59kg at $41. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Inverell Mdn on May 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Vence carrying 55kg at $6.50. Nicely placed to bounce back.
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BRONTE SIMPSON
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
3 90x82 MAJOR LIGHTNING
JEREMY GASK
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
MJ Abdallah, A McCabe
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at Muswellbrook Mdn on June 1 over 1280m, slow going 6 len behind California Secret with 54kg at $61. Last start 2nd of 8 at Muswellbrook Cge Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1280m, on a slow track; nose behind Oakfield Echidna with 59kg at $16. Capable of a better showing. Sure to prove hard to hold out.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Light Blue, Lilac Vee, Quartered Cap
4 349x7 THOR'S LIGHTNING
SCOTT SINGLETON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K M Dulhunty
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 7th of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bally Isle carrying 59kg at $16. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Super Sioux with 59kg at $26. Looking to others for the winner.
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Mauve, Black And White Checked Sash
5 46044 TWINING CLASS
CLINT LUNDHOLM
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Skinner
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Coonamble Ctry 4yo+ Mdn on June 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Great Southernland with 58kg at $8. Before that 4th of 9 at Gulgong Mdn on June 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Starinion with 55kg at $13. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
6 40300 CULGOA KATE
NATALIE PEARCE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G R Knight, Mrs S L Knight, M C Knight & Mrs B A Holland
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 10 at Coonamble Ctry 4yo+ Mdn on June 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Great Southernland with 56kg at $26. The race before that 11th of 13 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Maktabi carrying 57kg at $15. Might struggle again.
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K DUNBAR
Yellow And Green Spots, Yellow Cap
7 76752 KAYTEE BOLD
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
K Simpkins
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Walgett Mdn on June 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Star Of Salisbury with 54kg at $15. The run before that 5th of 7 at Mallawa Pic Clb on June 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Point To Prove with 62kg at $14. Will need drastic improvement to trouble these.
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ZOE HUNT
Orange, Royal Blue Epaulettes, Striped Cap
8 5x563 MISS MADIGAN
JUSTIN DRAKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T A Manwarring, S A Manwarring, Mrs V Manwarring, Miss R L Kay & G Baker
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Mallawa Pic Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Eddystone with 65kg at $2.50. The race before that second last of 7 at Tamworth Mdn on May 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Helen's Crown carrying 56kg at $2.80. Looks safely held.
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BILLY CRAY
Silver, Fluorescent Green Lightning Bolt And Seams, Black Sleeves, Fluorescent Green Stars And Cap
9 7x845 SAINT PHILOMENA
DAR LUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G G Mitchell & R D Pratten
Last start 5th of 9 at Coonamble 2&3yo Hcp on June 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sneaky Sofia carrying 55kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 10 at Warren Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Houdini Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $18. Certainly worth another chance.
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KODY NESTOR
Red, Black Star, Star Cap
10 74742 SPRADAX
GARRY LUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D A Baxter
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Coonamble Ctry 4yo+ Mdn on June 15 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Great Southernland with 56kg at $61. The run before that 4th of 9 at Gulgong Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Chicken Legs with 55kg at $14. Heading the right way and is expected to feature.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Orange, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 x2623 THE GIT UP
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B K Cluff, Thompson Racing (Mgr: B R E Thompson), J T Eason, J R Hill, Miss A Shorter, J E Mason, Mrs K E Thompson & Miss E D Theobald
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Coonamble Ctry 4yo+ Mdn on June 15 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Great Southernland with 56kg at $2.05. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Warren Mdn on June 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Fetes Des Meres with 55kg at $2.70. Going well and looks a major player.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
12 02288 WITHANIA
KIEREN HAZELTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bowman Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Bowman), Mrs C A Bowman & Bowman Racing (Mgr: C B Bowman)
Most recently second last of 9 at Gulgong Mdn on June 8 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Starinion carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 8th of 13 at Warren Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Matilda Of Tuscany carrying 57kg at $17. This will test.
5
JORDAN QUINCE
Emerald Green, White Question Mark
13 76890 INQUISITRIX
TROY MC CARNEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
C R Foyster
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Warren Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Matilda Of Tuscany carrying 55kg at $151. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Stonegate Lane carrying 55kg at $61. Testing the patience.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Pink And White Checks, Pink Cap With White Pom Pom
14 24503 SHEZA WIDGEE
SARAH MCILRICK
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S J Mcilrick
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Parkes Mdn on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hasime carrying 56kg at $11. Before that ran last of 11 at Parkes Ctry Mdn on May 18 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Amoruso carrying 55kg at $201. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond her reach.
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KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Lilac, Black Band, Armbands And Cap
15 69565 YEAH MATE
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K l Simpkins
Most recently 5th of 10 at Walgett Mdn on June 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Star Of Salisbury carrying 55kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 8 at Mallawa Pic Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Eddystone carrying 67kg at $13. Hard to make a case.
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Orange, Royal Blue Star, Royal Blue And Orange Stars Sleeves And Cap, Orange Pom Pom
16 65x7x GREAT FLAME
TERRY J FAHEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T J Fahey
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran last of 7 at Gilgandra Mdn on February 8 over 1000m, 11 len behind Zillions with 55kg at $31. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Nyngan Pic Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 900m, 12 len behind Perfect Girl with 67kg at $26. This looks too tough.
5
Pink, Silver Stripes, Pink And Silver Quartered Cap
17 22005 OUTCAST SOLDIER
KIEREN HAZELTON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A Spradau & T Parry
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Gulgong Mdn on June 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Starinion with 56kg at $17. Before that 11th of 13 at Warren Mdn on June 2 over 1200m, 11 len behind Fetes Des Meres with 55kg at $51. Finds a few better today. Prefer to see him back in form.
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Fluorescent Green, Hot Pink Spots, Checked Sleeves, Spots Cap