Muswellbrook   28 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB.COM.AU SHOWCASE COUNTRY MAGIC CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1450m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Intense to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. POINT BASSE (1) consistent gelding fitter after two runs back. Away slowly and never in the contest when a disappointing twelfth over 1400m at Tamworth in the H&NW Champs on March 9. Finds an easier assignment and looks well in with the 4kg claimer. Ready to win. MISCHIEVOUS MOLLY (8) pulled out plenty on resumption when a tenacious victory over 1250m at Taree. Goes just as well second up and looks to have come back much stronger. Leading player. ROSES IMMINENTE (11) fitter now and drops in weight after attacking the line late when fourth over 1280m here. Blinkers added and senior rider engaged. Each way contender. FINGERS HUNTER (5) rewarded for her consistency when a tough on pace winner over 1600m at Tamworth. Raced with distinction in town this prep and look for her late from the awkward draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,8,11,5.
1 07x70 POINT BASSE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L Cavanough & Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 13 at Rosehill H'way-C3 on February 22 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Exit Fee with 58.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Tamworth H&NW Champs on March 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Intervarsity with 56kg at $21. Rates highly. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.
11
M BELL
Black, Pink Horseshoes And Quartered Cap
2 33433 DON'TCHA THINK
MARK MILTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss T A Rodger, J A Bongiorno, G Tuck, Mrs P D Galvin, T D Russell, Mrs C A Susans, P Susans, Ms P A Susans, M G Leadbitter, Mrs C A Leadbitter, P Disano, Miss T Rodger, R Susans, Mrs R Jenner & A Jenner
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Scone Bm66 on March 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Clubman with 61.5kg at $4.40. Before that 3rd of 9 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on February 18 over 1500m, head behind Socrates carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Has ability and is a top-three hope.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
Blue, Three Turquoise Vees And Sleeves, Blue Lightning Bolts And Cap, Turquoise Lightning Bolt
3 502x7 SYRIAN STAR
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Dubbo Bm82 on March 7 over 1100m, 3 len behind How's It Kev carrying 55kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on July 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Clear Thinking carrying 57.5kg at $16. Needs something easier.
13
AARON BULLOCK
Gold, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
4 8x125 ENSIGN PARKER
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
L Fairhall
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Mischievous Molly with 60kg at $2.80. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Taree Cl4 Prev on January 31 over 1250m, 0.8 len behind Zaru carrying 55kg at $7. Not keen on his chances.
3
R JONES
Black, Fluorescent Green Diabolo, White Spot, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
5 x5661 FINGERS HUNTER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
C L Chan
Useful filly. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Tamworth Cl1-Sw March 9 over 1600m defeating Banyan Tree carrying 55.5kg at $1.35. The race before that 6th of 9 at Rosehill 3yo F Bm72 on February 26 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Island Dream carrying 53.5kg at $11. Look for her late from the draw.
12
BRAITH NOCK
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
6 5151x EVERLASTING KISS
WAYNE BROWN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M W Brown
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.1 len Inverell Diggerscup Bm71 November 23 over 1800m defeating Hardyo carrying 55kg at $2.90. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw September 20 over 1850m, 4 len behind Kosuke with 57kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten.
6
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
7 23113 COSSACK WARRIOR
CODY MORGAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Miss H M Alderton, S L Alderton, R Burt, R Burt, D R Harding, G B Medved, D S Paton, AC Reynolds, Maguire Breeding & Racing (Mgr: P A Maguire), Pumpa Racing (Mgr: D P Edmondson), Darby Racing Laetitia (Mgr: S G Darby), Beams (Mgr: P G Allen), G W Hooper & N J Hooper
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Tamworth Bm66 on March 9 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Borrowed Luck carrying 58kg at $2.05. Before that favourite; won by a nose at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 February 14 over 1200m defeating Upwardly Mobile with 59.5kg at $3.90. Looks safely held on recent runs.
7
C REITH
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
8 240x1 MISCHIEVOUS MOLLY
WAYNE WILKES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
W T Wilkes, G A Maguire, C G Wall, R Terrey, Dark Majicc (Mgr: Miss M R Kuntze), J Bicknell, Builders Mowers Bakers (Mgr: C S Potts), G M Carr, K D Carr, P J Carr, Ms D E McHugh, A J Morrison, M R King, D J Burgmann, T J Morrison, S G Morrison, J King, L B Bartley, J A Nematalla & A Daubney
Second-up. First-up after six months won by 0.9 len at Taree Bm66 February 25 over 1250m defeating Golden Honour carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on August 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Lease with 56.5kg at $9.50. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.
1
SHAE WILKES
Pink, Black Circles, Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap, Black Circles, Black Pom Pom
9 36521 PHAROAHZANO
CAMERON CROCKETT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
C Crockett, T Cottam, Bookie Busters (Mgr: J Freihaut), M J Elliott, D Abbott, A Van Der Berg, J Pitt & R B Pitt
Useful type. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Tamworth Bm58 March 9 over 1400m defeating Just Jacky carrying 59.5kg at $8. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, nose behind Savethebesttillast carrying 58.5kg at $13. Goes close again.
10
CHELSEA HILLIER
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
10 45x34 MOSGIEL DAISY
MATTHEW ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M J Robinson, Miss M J Travis & Mrs A A Travis
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1250m, 0.9 len behind Mischievous Molly carrying 57kg at $13. Last start 4th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 1262m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Floss's One carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Looms as a genuine threat.
4
BEN LOOKER
Purple, Yellow Star, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
11 21x74 ROSES IMMINENTE
LOU MARY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
L Mary, Braebrook Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M G Porlezza), M Hoy, NPC Sports (Mgr: S W Fisher), S W Newell & K F King
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 12 at Canterbury H'way-C3 on February 21 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Kaihoko with 53kg at $9. Last start 4th of 8 at this track Bm58 Cl2+ on March 14 over 1280m, slow going 2 len behind A Pound Of Salt with 59kg at $3.30. Rates highly and is ready to peak.
8
ALYSHA COLLETT
Silver, Pink Crossed Sashes
12 37x41 NEW PHAROAH
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough
Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Scone Super Mdn on February 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Listins Lass carrying 57kg at $9.50. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Tamworth Super Mdn March 9 over 1400m defeating Zoomorphic carrying 60kg at $2.35. Impressed last start. Sure to measure up here.
12
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
13 916x2 CRASH'N'BASH
KAREN OWEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 Cl2+ on March 14 over 1280m, slow going 1.5 len behind A Pound Of Salt carrying 57kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Taree Cl2 on July 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bertie carrying 55kg at $101. Good return but may struggle here.
9
MADELINE OWEN
Dark Blue, Red Yoke, Trident And Cap
14 2185x INTENSE
WAYNE MARTYN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss R V Bourke
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Coonabarabran Cl1 October 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Seven Mile Missile with 53kg at $14. First up last campaign second of 8 at Tottenham Pic Clb March 2 2024 over 1400m, soft track; a neck behind Ready For Lift Off with 62kg at $21. Prefer to see how he has returned.
5
SIENA GRIMA
Purple, Black Lightning Strike, Checked Sleeves And Cap
15 98836 INVADER'S GIRL
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms E Williams & C Crockett
Dual acceptor. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Scone Cl1 on March 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Flying Argyle carrying 55kg at $12. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Mudgee Ctry Cl1 on February 23 over 1200m, nose behind Quick Onyx with 55kg at $16. Looking to others.
1
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap