Armidale   14 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

HAHN SUPER DRY COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo from Concoction driving forward, with Atenta and On The Quiet booting up. CONCOCTION (2) broke through in style at Gunnedah, putting them away with authority. Lightly raced and clearly on the up, he looks well placed to back it up and go right on with it. GIRLY POP (8) returns and is a noted fresh performer, narrowly missing here over the track and trip when resuming last campaign. Draws well and can make a bright return. CITY GOLD SPEED (3) has been thereabouts of late, fighting hard in his past two runs. Honest type who deserves a win. RHODESIAN DIAMOND (4) was edged out in a tight finish last start and brings solid form to this. Can figure again with any luck in running. SUGGESTED PLAY: Concoction to win again.
1 98x22 LAIZABOUT
WAYNE WILKES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
W T Wilkes, J Wilkes, M J Armstrong, J M Duncan, A Maguire, Mrs J L Mitchell, D M Mitchell, R L Piltz, Platinum D (Mgr: P J Strickleton), W M Shelton & Mrs S E Shelton
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Dubbo Cl1 on September 28 over 1300m, 2 len behind Andale Andale with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Port Macquarie Mnc Champ on February 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sumo Fish carrying 56kg at $7.50. Has upside and is sure to be very competitive.
3
SHAE WILKES
Green, Black stars, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap With Black Stars, Black Pom Pom
2 21 CONCOCTION
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on September 14 over 1012m, on a slow track; nose behind Magnolia Jewel carrying 59kg at $3.90. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4 len win at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1250m defeating Taga Smile carrying 59kg at $1.50. Full of confidence and can go right on with the job.
10
BEN LOOKER
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
3 83632 CITY GOLD SPEED
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
City Gold Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Kwan)
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on October 3 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Star Intrigue carrying 60.5kg at $5. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on September 15 over 1280m, 0.9 len behind Salvato carrying 60.5kg at $21. Made headway last time. Struggles to land the winning blow but deserves respecting.
4
SERG LISNYY
Gold, White Epaulettes And Cap
4 98x32 RHODESIAN DIAMOND
KEVIN DIXON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D M Cross
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Moree Ctry Cl1 on August 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cresta Run carrying 55.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Gunnedah Cl1 on September 27 over 1000m, nose behind Cotton Sox with 57.5kg at $14. Building nicely but is drawn sticky.
11
LEESHELLE SMALL
Green, Cerise Sleeves
5 3x062 SEMECO
RAY HARTLEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L F Hatch, D J Hatch, S J Taylor, D J Hatch & M D Keating
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Gunnedah Bm50 on September 27 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Chestime with 62kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 11 at Moree Ctry Cl1 on August 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cresta Run with 57kg at $26. Cannot be disregarded.
9
KODY NESTOR
Pale Green, Black Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 1x8 ATENTA
LOU MARY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Braebrook Thoroughbreds, L Mary, M J Arbon & The Three Wise Men
Third race start. Won on debut won by 1.5 len at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1280m in heavy going defeating Naftali carrying 57kg at $4.40. Went for a break before returning sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Scone Cl1 on September 26 over 1300m, 7 len behind Rebel Rhapsody carrying 55kg at $12. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
7 5x860 MARINE GIRL
ROBERT AGNEW
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Favourite Sister (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), P R Milburn, S L McCurry, J A Cross, D R Thorley, P Fakes, Mrs C Carnegie, D Sheridan, W R Henderson, J Laurence, P G Robertson, S J Wardrop & C V Moat
Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on September 22 over 1410m, 16 len behind Vendemmia carrying 55.5kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on August 26 over 1415m, slow going 2.5 len behind Full Regalia with 55.5kg at $31. Others read better. Looking to others.
5
L P ROLLS
Orange, Black Group One Thoroughbreds Logo, Seams Sleeves, Logo Cap
8 x358x GIRLY POP
HOLLY WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K Wilson, J A Wilson, Mrs K L Wilson, Miss K L Wilson, Ms S Buckly, D Daft, D Rhind, Miss A Chen, A R Briggs, E D Briggs, Ms E O'Sullivan, Ms B O'Sullivan, Ms S Bishop & M Strbac
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 May 12 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Shutter carrying 56kg at $11. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at this track Cl1 February 27 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Puzzle Designer with 55kg at $26. Goes well fresh, so don't underestimate.
2
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Red Sash, Star Sleeves And Cap
9 599x4 MYTHICAL MOOCHI
JANE CLEMENT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) & D J Nock
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Bundarra Cl1 on October 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Desert Cougar carrying 55kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Wonder Step carrying 55kg at $15. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
3
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
10 555l8 CASCAN
CRAIG CLEGG
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
K Parkins
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Gunnedah Bm50 on September 27 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Chestime with 56.5kg at $15. The start before that didn't finish the race at Scone Bm58 August 25 over 1600m. Must improve sharply to play a role in the placings.
12
CHELSEA HILLIER
Brown and Gold Hoops, Gold Cap
11 x8748 ON THE QUIET
JAN BOWEN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J L Bowen & R A Wilson
Most recently ran last of 8 at Scone Ctry Cl2 on September 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Haze carrying 55kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 8 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on September 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Smart Buy with 56.5kg at $9. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
1
JENNY DUGGAN
Pink, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves and Striped Cap
12 2x079 EN PRIMEUR
PHILIP DUFFY
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M Nolan & P J Duffy
Most recently 9th of 12 at Gunnedah Bm50 on September 27 over 1300m, 7 len behind Chestime with 56kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 9 at Scone Bm58 on August 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Dawn County carrying 55kg at $26. Can't enthuse.
7
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Black, White V, Black Sleeves And Cap With White Seams
13 4x052 GRIFFINSTOWN GIRL
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
Dual acceptor. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 13 at Gunnedah Bm50 on September 27 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Apache Jack with 55kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on September 14 over 1215m, slow going 4.5 len behind Keiko Say carrying 55kg at $91. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
8
CASSEY WILLIAMS
Purple, Silver Trident, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap