Narromine   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

NARROMINE USMC DIGGERS CUP 1300m

Track: Heavy 9   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: +4m 900m-300m; True Remainder.  

Without a recognised leader a modest gallop is on the cards. POWER BEAU (7) holding form well and indicated a win was imminent when powering late for a game second over 1200m at Newcastle. Has a good record at this trip and will be strong late. PLENITUDE (13) set to peak here fourth up and will relish the big drop in weight. Battled strongly with the 60kg when fourth over 1300m at Orange in BM66 grade. Gets the right run and expected to take a hand in the finish. TURGENEV (8) up in grade from the wide draw when a poor tenth over 1300m at Orange. Assess on earlier efforts and the 3kg claim is a bonus. SPORTS PAGE (10) has come back stronger this prep and the scratchings bring her into the mix. Back in trip when a respectable fifth over 1200m at Dubbo. Goes into the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Power Beau to win.
1 15x96 THE DRAMATIST
RODNEY NORTHAM
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
L J Tilley, W G Easton, Mrs V P Easton, B Humphrys, P D Regan, P J Mills, C J Wilson, W G Mills, J Bartholomew, N Jones & Ms D G Turner
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 9 at Rosehill Bm72 on February 26 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Imperial Force carrying 58kg at $19. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 1280m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Annie's Rose with 59kg at $21. Capable of a better showing. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
Pale Green, Dark Blue Chevrons And Armbands
2 42776 KATTEGAT
NATALIE JARVIS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), D R Quirk, Mrs T L Quirk, Mrs A L Barwick, R A Barwick, D Lowes, D A Lowes, A J Redman, Mrs S M Tier, P R Tier, J G Cartwright, K J Dunstan, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet) & A P Tier
Most recently 6th of 9 at Orange Cup Day Sprint Bm86 on April 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 57kg at $9.50. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on March 5 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Tenderize carrying 51.5kg at $9.50. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go well.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
3 2312x KNIFE'S EDGE
GARRY LUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Carolan & L Morgan
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Emerald Qlty October 12 over 1850m, soft track; a neck behind Mocambo with 55kg at $1.80. Previously first up; tenth of 15 at Doomben Bm72 June 26 over 1350m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Atlantic Ocean carrying 59kg at $17. Will be a lot better for this hitout.
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ZOE HUNT
Royal Blue, Red Hoops And Cap
4 2254x ATHENA'S LAD
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
K Turner
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Wellington Well Cup Bm93 April 14 2024 over 1700m, 1.4 len behind Lockdown Gamble carrying 54kg at $21. Previously first up; second of 9 at Gilgandra Gilg Cup Bm80 January 7 2024 over 1600m, a neck behind Sea Of Flames with 60kg at $7. Keep safe from the low draw.
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SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Purple, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 000x8 INVINCIBLE DASH
ALISON SMITH
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R P Grayson, T J Mackay, W G Dunn, S A Broadley, A F Herbert, I G Tyack & D J Frankel
Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 9 at Orange Cupdayspr Bm86 on April 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Extravagent Lad with 54.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on April 19 2024 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Baledon with 60kg at $81. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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KODY NESTOR
Red, Blue Horseshoes And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 173x3 FLORINO
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
J J Fish, JJJ Racing Flo (Mgr: J J Fish), A Van Der Berg, P Ford, C Siely, A M C Pearson, N P Wood, R A Bonnici, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton), H J Boniwell, D W Geany, M J Robinson, Ms K mair, D J Heumiller, P Seary, P H Verrell & Colah Coast Racing (Mgr: M A Bowman)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Tamworth Bm74 November 26 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Mystery Lad carrying 61.5kg at $1.60. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Randwick Highway-C3 August 10 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Sir Freddie carrying 59kg at $2.60. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
7 13692 POWER BEAU
WAYNE BROWN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
M W Brown, M D Keating & Mrs S J Keating
Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 12 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky with 56.5kg at $14. The start before that 9th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Know Thyself with 57.5kg at $41. Ready to win.
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M HEAGNEY
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
8 60110 TURGENEV
ALISON SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
MTB Racing (Mgr: R P Medd)
Useful gelding. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Orange Bm66 on April 11 over 1300m, 7 len behind Onyspeed carrying 60kg at $10. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Orange Bm58 March 23 over 1280m in soft going defeating Check Your Six with 61.5kg at $13. Has claims on earlier efforts.
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JORDAN QUINCE
Red, Gold Star, Black Sleeves
9 10853 GIVING DELIGHT
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Hopetoun Lodge Racing (Mgr: T F Martin)
Useful gelding. Last start 5th of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky with 59kg at $31. The run before that 8th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Know Thyself with 59kg at $41. Can turn things around.
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Sea Green, Mauve Sash, Spot On Cap
10 61715 SPORTS PAGE
NATALIE PEARCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C A Hardy
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Dubbo Qotw Bm82 on April 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Melody Again carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that settled well back; won by a nose at Wellington Bm58 March 28 over 1400m defeating Gustav carrying 58kg at $3.80. Expected to bounce back today.
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K DUNBAR
Mint Green, CH In White Diamond, White Sleeves, Mint Diamonds, Quartered Cap
11 x936x EDGE OF REWARD
GARRY LUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Carolan & W W Lunn
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm66 January 3 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Wilderness Star with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm64 December 6 over 1250m, 4 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
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ZOE HUNT
Royal Blue, Red Hoops And Cap
12 97x84 MULVADER
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J J Fish, W J Craig, W J Bennett, P Wensemius, M J Robinson, Mrs J Johnson, Ms J A Coburn, J W Stone, J Box, G R Cassar, M V Swanson, WLA Racing, A Van Der Berg, Frostenkshaw, M A Sommerville, M Cupitt, PMBS Punting, R A Bonnici & C Crockett
Second run back. First-up after six months eased back early on 8th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 28 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Merchant Gold with 58kg at $71. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 7 over 1500m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Hardazhell carrying 59kg at $3.50. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
13 8x944 PLENITUDE
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
K J Keady, Mrs L E Keady, T Lyons & Mrs C J Lyons
Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 12 at Orange Bm66 on April 11 over 1300m, 3 len behind Onyspeed with 60kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 13 at Coonamble Wra Champ on March 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gallant Star carrying 57kg at $26. Drops in weight and can play a leading role.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Pink, Silver Domino, Pink Sleeves Silver Band, Pink Cap