Taree   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MVRC WINNING POST FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN PLATE 1250m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Tomcat Flowers to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. The speedy TOMCAT FLOWERS (3) returned from a month off the scene with a game second last start over 1375m at Cowra, leading until the dying stages. Strips fitter and is nicely placed coming back in trip. Will give them something to catch. BOMBINATE (6) settled midfield then found the line well to get up for third last time out over 1000m at Port Macquarie. Has only been to the races twice and gives every indication he needs this sort of trip. SIR TOM (2) registered an astonishing seventeenth minor placing from twenty-six starts when beaten favourite over five-furlongs at Port Macquarie recently. Placed 4/5 here and 5/7 at the trip so each-way all day. BYE GONE DAZE (10) has been safely held in his two runs this prep. Strips fitter and draws a nice gate so worth one more chance. UNCLE MOONLIGHT (5) was strong through the line over a shorter journey last start. One to watch for late in the piece. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tomcat Flowers to lead all the way.
1 0974x CHIVALRIC
TONY BALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C J FULLER & A N Mainey
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Bowraville Mdn-Sw November 25 2023 over 1370m, soft track; 5 len behind Failed To Mention with 56kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw June 16 2023 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Barclaps carrying 59kg at $41. Prefer others.
9
COURTNEY FERRIS
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, white sleeves, purple diamonds
2 83253 SIR TOM
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Perry & Ms C G Collis
Last start 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kayz Time carrying 59kg at $1.95. The race before that 5th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn Hcp on January 13 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pelette carrying 58kg at $2.80. Has had a few chances but should be about the money again.
10
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
YELLOW, BLACK SASH, ARMBANDS ,CAP
3 6x302 TOMCAT FLOWERS
J M AUSTIN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Critchley, Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher) & Mance Racing (Mgr: P B Mance)
Dual acceptor. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Cowra Super Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1375m, 0.6 len behind Calyx Rose with 59kg at $2.70. The race before that didn't finish the race at Queanbeyan Mdn December 18 over 1200m. Cherry ripe and looks a serious chance.
7
BEN LOOKER
Pink, Light Blue Diamonds
4 670x3 TUNCURRY
WAYNE WILKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Polson
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 7 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Scone Mdn on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Fox Reign with 58kg at $51. Fringe each-way hope.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
GREEN, BLACK FIVE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES, GREEN CAP WITH BLACK STARS, BLACK POM POM
5 38x04 UNCLE MOONLIGHT
WAYNE WILKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
E N Wilkes & Mrs M K Wilkes
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 7 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 59kg at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rebelious Red carrying 57kg at $9.50. Look for a much better performance.
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C REITH
Sky Blue, Maroon Sleeves, Sky Blue Armbands, Maroon Cap
6 03 BOMBINATE
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy), J K Mackay, M Flanagan & Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu)
Raced two times to date. At debut, 10th of 13 at Muswellbrook Mdn on January 2 over 900m, slow going 6 len behind So Be Inspired with 57.5kg at $19. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Rebelious Red with 57.5kg at $9.50. Progressive type who is expected to run well again.
6
A GIBBONS
BLUE, RED STAR, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE CAP
7 x4978 LINFORD
LUKE A THOMAS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
D C Nankervis
Last start second last of 9 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Saintly Sands carrying 57.5kg at $101. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at Scone Ctry Mdn on December 18 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind One Man Show carrying 55.5kg at $101. SCRATCHED.
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Hot Pink, Black FIVE Stars, Black Cap
8 4 FASTNET WARRIOR
WAYNE WILKES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ravenswood Bloodstock (Mgr: P Pollicina)
At debut, 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kayz Time carrying 55kg at $15. Not the roughest.
1
SHAE WILKES
White, Red Stripes, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 0x3x4 MUM KNOWS
P A SMITH
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
P A Smith, K J Potter, Mrs C Korzy, M Korzy, A R Robinson & Miss A L Diggens
Racing second-up today. Last start 4th of 10 at Coffs Harbour 3yo+ Supermdn-Sw on January 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Enuff Pills with 58kg at $15. At only start last preparation raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn on July 30 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Gotta Fly with 55kg at $13. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
4
AARON BULLOCK
Pink, White Sleeves
10 42x05 BYE GONE DAZE
KRIS LEES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
P B Malcher, P R Latham, T J Harry & W J Ouston
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on December 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Whispering Muriel carrying 55kg at $31. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn on January 13 over 1280m, slow going 5.5 len behind Withstand carrying 55.5kg at $31. Strips fitter and can improve further.
2
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap, Black Pom Pom
11 99696 CRY TO ME
ANNETTE LEE
3YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T J Higgins & A M Lee
Most recently 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Formal carrying 55.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on January 3 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Launch Sequence carrying 55kg at $101. Going well. Not keen at all.
8
KACIE ADAMS
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 708 EXEMPLARY MISS
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
A J C Freestone, E J Flatley, A C Fleming, A S Ramsey, M l'Anson & D A Dyson
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on January 3 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Launch Sequence carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 11 at Scone Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Shropshire Lad with 55.5kg at $101. Prefer to see her back in form.
3
L P ROLLS
Purple, Yellow Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Hooped Cap
13 7438x TEMPLE BELLS
COLIN HUGHES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
C L Hughes & Mrs T L Hughes
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1509m, 4.5 len behind Naughty Nurse carrying 55kg at $26. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Tuncurry Ctry Mdn September 13 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Maggie Sparkles with 55kg at $81. SCRATCHED.
4
Maroon, White Vee, White Cap, Maroon Star
14 0577x WINNING STATEMENT
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Vardy), Ms A Milne, Mrs G King, C Doyle, P Sikma, Mrs L McFarlane, Cuppy Racing (Mgr: M Hopgood), J Rowland, A Andronikou, J Hong, P O'Shea, T Searle, C Koutroumbas, B Cameron, D Mcclelland, M Banbury, A Melville, R Clugston & Bondini 21 (Mgr: S Vardy)
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind All Gucci carrying 55kg at $51. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Newcastle Mid 2&3yo Mdn July 13 over 900m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Sukida with 55kg at $21. Will be better for the run.
12
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
15 800x5 FULL REGALIA
MS K OWEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K M Owen, R D Johnston & W W Wright
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after a year raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rebelious Red carrying 59kg at $15. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Tuncurry Mdn on January 20 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 56.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
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White Orange Star, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Quartered Cap