Mudgee   07 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

GOOREE PARK BLACK NUGGET CUP BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Deion is the probable leader in the small field. DEION (4) likely didn't run out the mile in a pressure race at Narromine last time so can be forgiven for that. Was a nice winner over this distance prior to that run and looks to get a degree of control up front. Hard to run down. LOCKDOWN GAMBLE (1) is racing well without winning and boxed on pretty well to hold third in the Narromine Cup. Races well on his home track and can't be denied a chance. FETES DES MERES (7) is the up and comer who was solid in a Highway then found the line well into third at Scone earlier in the week. No surprise if she's in the finish. BALLINDERRY SAL (6) and RHYTHM IS A DANCER (3) are good enough on their best to feature. SUGGESTED PLAY: Deion to win. Save on Lockdown Gamble.
1 03733 LOCKDOWN GAMBLE
DAVID J SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
T McDonald
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Narromine Narromcup Bm87 on August 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Indifference carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Dubbo Cup Prel Bm84 on August 10 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Deion carrying 63kg at $5. Local going well without winning and will be thereabouts again.
4
NICHOLAS HYDE
Sky Blue, Red Horseshoe, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
2 385x0 BLACK DUKE
WAYNE WILKES
8YO  BLACK  GELDING 63.0KG
S A Foster, Grandview Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Salameh), M G McHardy, T Kotevski, A Refai, A Tesoriero, T R Spinks, M C Purvis, J P Kazzi, T Velevski, T Dimcevski, Mrs J M Hooper & D E Atkinson
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 13 at Tamworth Tamw Rush on August 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Power Beau carrying 62kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl6-Sw on November 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Inver Park carrying 58.5kg at $19. Wait until he finds some form.
6
SHAE WILKES
Sky Blue, Dark Blue And White Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap
3 12690 RHYTHM IS A DANCER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B F Cavanough & J F Cavanough
At the latest run second last of 11 at Moree Moree Cup Bm87 on August 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tavros carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that got back early 9th of 15 at Grafton in the LR Ramornie on July 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sha Of Gomer with 55kg at $101. Disappointed last week and seems to be struggling but chance to lift.
2
BRAITH NOCK
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
4 33416 DEION
BRETT ROBB
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Letton, G K McDonald, G C Letton, R J Letton, S Doyle & M P Diamond
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Narromine Narromcup Bm87 on August 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Indifference with 54kg at $7. The race before that won by a head at Dubbo Cup Prel Bm84 August 10 over 1400m defeating Kranich with 54kg at $7.50. Didn't run out the mile last time but gets control here and should take running down.
1
IZZY NEALE
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 87480 UNWRITTEN
GREGORY HICKMAN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G D Hickman, P A Burke, R W Wilson, B R Turton, M B Ford, P J Gray, C S Dufficy, Miss J J B Hickman, T R Bonello, T Hodges & B Goudge
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 16 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Monkhana carrying 52kg at $201. The race before that got back early 8th of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 5 len behind Show County carrying 55.5kg at $31. Battling for his best form and keener on others.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
6 6x448 BALLINDERRY SAL
RODNEY NORTHAM
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S Wills, J G Balfe, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), Ms B L Bester, L Jackson, P N Gilbert, Ms T Freeman, Miss K Clarkson, E D Holmwood, Miss C Tully, P McTaggart, J E Dawson, Miss J Jones, D P Wills, Miss S C Wills & Mrs A Sedgwick
Most recently second last of 9 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on August 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Wild Chap carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th in a small field at Newcastle Bm64 on August 14 over 1250m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Frontex carrying 55kg at $6.50. Racing a bit below her best but if she finds form she's not out of this.
3
GRANT BUCKLEY
Royal Blue, Red Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 12183 FETES DES MERES
GARRY LUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
W W Lunn, C J Clemson & Mrs J M Clemson
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Scone Cl3 on September 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Verbil carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on August 16 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Kranich with 53kg at $6.50. Made headway last time. Up in class but a promising type who could measure up.
7
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Red Cap
8 51732 VIS I DO
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K Ible & Mrs T E Ible
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Bathurst Bm58 on August 18 over 1406m, 1.1 len behind Just Shane with 60kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Bathurst Bm66 on July 21 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Fetes Des Meres carrying 59kg at $6.50. Racing well in easier events and place claims only.
6
RYAN BRADLEY
White With ACM Racing Logo, Navy And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap