Gunnedah 05 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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COOL BLUE ICE COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo with Raymond's Reward going forward from the good draw. Lightly raced filly FLEETLY (13) showed great determination to get up for her maiden win over this distance at Armidale last time out. Enjoys a cosy run from the inside draw and has enough improvement in store to cope with this class rise. RAYMOND'S REWARD (7) appreciated a drop grade when he won a weak Class 1 over seven furlongs at Armidale ten days ago. Building a nice record at this distance so must be considered. TO BE FRANK (1) shared the leave as they headed for home but tired late and missed the placings over 1700m at Wellington last start. Freshened up since that run five weeks ago and can be competitive back to this trip. DAMASCUS GATE (4) mixes his form but the best recent efforts could see him land a place in the top four. KALAHARI HEART (10) is twice a winner at this trip and races well here so worth plenty of thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fleetly each-way.
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TO BE FRANK
SUE GRILLS 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms S G Grills, Mrs S M Burnett, Miss H J Overton, Ms J R Lockyer, Ms L J Jeffriess, S J Haslem, Mrs J L Haslem, M N Crowe, D M Rowney, V R Little, A H Green, Mrs C M Green & J Flynn Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Wellington Bm58 on March 31 over 1700m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Peruno with 61.5kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 8 at Coonamble Bm 66 Hcp on March 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Laisvas carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. Likely to be thereabouts. |
12 KODY NESTOR |
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| 2 | 59556 |
TOUGH CASE
JEREMY SYLVESTER 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs G Rinkin Comes here off a 45-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 8 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on March 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ballinderry Sal carrying 59.5kg at $26. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 Cl2+ on March 14 over 1280m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind A Pound Of Salt with 57.5kg at $31. Looking to others. |
11 BRONTE SIMPSON |
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INTERVENTIONIST
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 6YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG M R Mulholland, P Burton, R Burton, H Burton & R Simpson Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Muswellbrook Bm58 November 29 over 1750m, soft track; 13 len behind Like Lukey carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 September 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind My Mate Kate with 58.5kg at $26. One to key an eye on first-up. |
13 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 4 | 38367 |
DAMASCUS GATE
KRISSIE SIMPKINS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K Johnston Most recently 7th of 14 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 11 over 1500m, 2 len behind Mosgiel Daisy with 60kg at $19. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Tuncurry Bm58 on April 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Discreet Lady carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
9 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 5 | 66350 |
ALWAYS A SAINT
CINDY MONAGHAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG T S Moses & A A Barlow Useful gelding. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Dubbo Bm58 on April 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind The Manager carrying 58kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Cl3 on April 7 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Tavanasia carrying 55kg at $41. SCRATCHED. |
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BILL PEYTO
JANE CLEMENT 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Scone Bm58 on March 4 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind So You Are with 55kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 9 at Armidale Bm58 on February 27 over 1900m, 6 len behind Hallowed Son with 59kg at $7. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away. |
4 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 7 | 00331 |
RAYMOND'S REWARD
WAYNE BROWN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M D Keating, M W Brown, L F Hatch, B R Edwards & Mrs S J Keating Racing well. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Armidale Cl1 April 25 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Notabadone carrying 57.5kg at $1.50. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nikody's Diego carrying 55kg at $2.60. Sure to prove hard to beat again. |
2 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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ARTELIMAR
KRISSIE SIMPKINS 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG K Johnston At the latest run 8th of 13 at Mudgee Ctry Bm58 on April 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Fancy Garter with 59kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 14 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 11 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Mosgiel Daisy with 57.5kg at $9.50. SCRATCHED. |
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RETHINK IT
TERRY VIDLER 5YO BR/BL MARE 58.0KG Mrs J L Vidler & T J Vidler Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Armidale Bm66 on April 15 over 1300m, 2 len behind Borrowed Luck carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Armidale Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Roses Imminente with 55kg at $9. SCRATCHED. |
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| 10 | 64544 |
KALAHARI HEART
TODD PAYNE 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG M G W Taylor Useful mare. Most recently 4th of 9 at Armidale Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Koondeeman carrying 60kg at $3. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Armidale Bm66 on April 15 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Borrowed Luck with 55kg at $26. Don't underestimate. |
7 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 11 | 36512 |
PAPPIANA
NIKKI POLLOCK 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Mrs P J Polito, L Pollock, J Sama & J Pollock At the latest run won by a nose at Tamworth Super Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1400m defeating Cheeky Dancer with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that 5th of 11 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Darn Cute with 55kg at $3.50. SCRATCHED. |
4 D DILLON |
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BRIGHT LEGEND
NIKKI POLLOCK 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs P J Polito, L Pollock, J Pollock & J Sama Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Tomingley Pic Trophy on April 5 over 1500m, 6 len behind Avoid Me carrying 67.5kg at $2.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on March 29 over 1512m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Sweet Bubbles with 61.5kg at $8. Better than the last run suggests and is among the chances. |
8 BILLY CRAY |
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| 13 | 5571 |
FLEETLY
LOU MARY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG A R Newman Useful filly. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Armidale Ctry Mdn April 15 over 1400m defeating Mad Harry carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that 7th of 14 at Tamworth Mdn on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Halo Phenomena carrying 55kg at $8.50. Fitter and open to further improvement. |
1 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 14 | 8x095 |
STRELITZIA
SUE BIGG 7YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Miss S Bigg & Mrs G F Bigg At the latest run second last in a small field at Armidale Bm58 on April 25 over 1900m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Cascade Mountain with 56kg at $7. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Warren Bm50 on March 1 over 1600m, 26 len behind Order Of Merit with 61kg at $26. Pass. |
3 SIENA GRIMA |
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| 15 | 37737 |
DOLLY JAYNE
JOHN RAMSEY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey) Last start 7th of 9 at Quirindi Bm58 on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Point Out with 56.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on April 15 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Skates On with 56.5kg at $6.50. Capable of sharp improvement. |
5 D DILLON |
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I SHOT THE SHERIFF
BRETT CAVANOUGH 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L E Cavanough & C Mccarthy Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Tamworth Bm58 December 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sensational Reward carrying 54kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 November 5 over 1000m, 4 len behind Willingale with 58kg at $19. Unlikely to trouble the top few. |
14 BRAITH NOCK |
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FELIS
WAYNE MARTYN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG W T Martyn & F J A Hutton Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Coonabarabran Cl3 October 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Wanda River carrying 55kg at $26. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Tamworth Cl1 September 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Great Siege carrying 55kg at $101. SCRATCHED. |
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INVINCIBLE FAITH
LEA SELBY 9YO GR/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L F Selby Last start second last of 9 at Armidale Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Koondeeman carrying 55kg at $4.60. The run before that won by 2.25 len at Warialda Bm45 April 12 over 1170m defeating Showtime Sassy with 57kg at $5.50. Prepared to overlook. |
10 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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BULL HEADED
TRACY BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss E K Breedon & Ms T L Bell Most recently 8th of 11 at Armidale Bm66 on April 15 over 1300m, 3 len behind Borrowed Luck carrying 55kg at $91. The race before that ran last of 9 at Armidale Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Roses Imminente with 55kg at $31. Rather invest elsewhere. |
6 SERG LISNYY |
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ANAZARLI
LEA SELBY 8YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L F Selby Most recently ran last of 9 at Armidale Cl1 on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Raymond's Reward with 53kg at $21. Before that second last of 12 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Nikody's Diego with 55kg at $151. SCRATCHED. |
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