Muswellbrook   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

HUNTER THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOC. MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Third Base and Sharpes Battle should set a strong gallop. MISS JUDAS (16) is metro-trained and can fire third-up in easier company. She led beaten narrowly at Gosford before the spell and went close at her only go at this track. She has the gate speed to cross and take up a forward spot. YVETTE (13) is in an elite stable and has laid down a solid foundation at the provincials. She showed plenty in her maiden campaign, and that form would have her fighting out the finish. EMPRESS TSARINA (10) was nudged out twice at the provincials and then spoiled things with a slow off here when expected to win for the new yard. She has to drop back 450m but has been freshened for 35 days. It's an ask, but she's showing plenty of promise. DIVA ROUGE (9) will be around the mark, building on the two competitive efforts at this level. USAIN BOSS (14) is in a leading metro barn, and he may be ready to show more. He raced in Listed grade in Melbourne on debut, when well in the market. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Miss Judas.
1 5785 BONOYSTER
NOEL BOLAND
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M J Boland
Most recently 5th of 12 at Taree Mdn on July 22 over 1007m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Oakfield Pluto with 57kg at $151. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Echelon with 56kg at $71. Prepared to risk on recent form.
8
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Red, White Star, Pale Blue Sleeves And Quartered Cap
2 CHESS MASTER
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bungan Street Thoroughbred Pty Ltd
Dual acceptor. Four-year-old gelding (Magnus - Rueannie) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to his debut today. Was third in a Gosford trial over 800m on July 23. Prefer to see under race conditions.
7
AARON BULLOCK
White, Red Hoops And Collar, Black And White Hooped Sleeves And Hooped Cap
3 5 DIXIE EDITION
ALEX MARTYN
6YO  B/BR  HORSE 59.0KG
A M Martyn, S J Pratt & N J Martyn
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Scone Mdn on July 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bird Whistle carrying 59kg at $81. Can't tip him on what we've seen to date.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
Green, Brown Maltese Cross And Cap
4 064x2 I'M DONE
RODNEY OLLERTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Whitegate Pastoral (Mgr: A S Price), R Ollerton, T E Ollerton, Mrs J C Ollerton & Miss S Ollerton
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 8 at Scone Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1000m, nose behind Champagne Tonight with 59kg at $51. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1005m, in the wet; nose behind Altercation with 59kg at $6. Resumed improved and can run well.
12
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Orange, Blue Hoops
5 55x07 RODEO DEALER
NIKKI HODGSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Scott
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 12 at Taree Mdn on July 22 over 1007m, slow going 9 len behind Oakfield Pluto carrying 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Port Macquarie Mdn on February 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Our Emily with 58.5kg at $3.10. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
16
Yellow, Black Crossed Sashes, Black And White Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 0x SHARPES BATTLE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
N Blackhouse
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when didn't do much in the run home; second last of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn on December 8 over 1300m, slow going 14 len behind Tessy Tee carrying 57.5kg at $151. Watch for sharp improvement this time in work.
5
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Maroon, Silver Cap
7 3 THIRD BASE
STEPHEN GLEESON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Gleeson & Ms M R Cranfield
At debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Echelon carrying 59kg at $13. Risking.
3
KACIE ADAMS
Black, Pale Blue Diamond, White Sleeves, Red Cap
8 36x AVONLEE
BRETT ROBB
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R E Young & Ms D A Braithwaite
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Dubbo Mdn December 3 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Himashi carrying 56kg at $1.70. On debut third of 10 at Narromine Mdn-Sw November 24 over 800m, 1.4 len behind Charlie Magic carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Wait and see how she returns.
14
IZZY NEALE
Green, Gold Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 34 DIVA ROUGE
JAKE HULL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J J O'Connor
Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Taree Mdn on June 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Expido with 57kg at $7. Second-up 4th of 8 at Scone Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Tonight carrying 57kg at $21. Will be about the money.
6
BEN LOOKER
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
10 43227 EMPRESS TSARINA
JOHN RAMSEY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey) & Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at this track Mdn on July 8 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Swexan carrying 59kg at $3.70. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Prov 3yo+ Mdn on June 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Oakfield Neptune with 54.5kg at $6. Forgive the latest.
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
11 6257x FAKE
JUSTIN BOWEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
P M Farrell
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at this track Mdn March 14 over 1280m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Davikar with 55kg at $7.50. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at this track Mdn October 21 over 900m, soft track; 6 len behind Zoubeauty with 55.5kg at $14. Others are preferred.
15
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Black, Lilac Stripes And Cap
12 0 SHE'S SO FLY
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R L Colquhoun, C S Hedley, M K Connelly, J M D Fairgray, P G N Glanville, A Gordon, J C Ireland, P J Grimshaw, A A C Peppinck, Mrs G E Colquhoun & J R Colquhoun
Kristen Buchanan trained four-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Won her latest trial. Later.
11
JENNY DUGGAN
Cerise, Royal Blue Star, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands And Cap
13 3x752 YVETTE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Newcastle Mdn on June 14 over 900m, in the wet; 6 len behind Hoku carrying 59kg at $4.40. Last start 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1100m, 3 len behind Vanlee carrying 58kg at $21. Leading chance.
13
BRAITH NOCK
Silver, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
14 08x9 USAIN BOSS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
P V Walsh, Prof P G Van Buynder, A K Cree, Dr E K Attebo, J Wilton, M Fenech, Ms A P Johns, Ms M A Attard, Hytoan (Mgr: M D Wicks), G D Sheehan, S Debrincat, Dr O K Chan, P Chodasewicz, G D Pease, K Elliot & G V Hull
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Grand Prairie with 56kg at $18. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gallo Nero carrying 55.5kg at $31. Monitor the betting moves.
9
D DILLON
Green, Red Sleeves, White Armbands, Red Cap
15 0x IRISH SINNER
DENIM WYNEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
A L Williams, Miss L M Chapman, B Vidler, Mrs M R Vidler, D Vidler, Mrs L Vidler, D Vidler, B Stephenson, P Marshall, J L Tracey, J Cassady & Sunday Sinners (Mgr: A L Williams)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 12 at Hawkesbury Clarendon on May 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Aerodrome carrying 56kg at $101. Passing.
2
Red, Black And White Yin And Yang, White Sleeves
16 62x34 MISS JUDAS
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W Freedman, Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), L Myers, M Barakat, S A Tilley & S A Aboud
Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1000m, 3 len behind Efharisto carrying 57kg at $3.30. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Gosford F&M Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nazwah carrying 58kg at $4.60. Racing well. Well placed to be winning.
10
TEAQUE GOULD
White, Sky Blue Hoops, Red Stars Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap