Tamworth   08 May 2025
 
GOING: N

GREG SUGARS - TRUE GENTLEMAN PACE 1609m

Track: FAST   Clear (Max: 21)    

MY ROCK MOVES (10) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.5 metres from the winner in third in a higher-graded race at Narrabri. Had been close-up in his previous two outings here. Has winning claims if things go his way from the back row. ANTETOKOUNMPO (8) tackled stronger company last time but had put together a series of top-three finishes prior including a win here when off this row. Primary contender. TAFL MOVE (1) drew wider when midfield last time and recorded a string of top-four finishes prior. Has to come into calculations from the ace draw. LIMOUSINE CHEEKY (9) recorded a respectable third from this row at her most recent appearance at Narrabri and owns a decent record at this venue and distance.
1 32435 TAFL MOVE
K J WARBY
6YO  BAY  GELDING
I J Warby, K J Warby
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 14 m by Louigi (1:56.60) in NR up to 48 on May 2 at $23. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at Newcastle, at the bell was 9th-19.25 beaten 14 m by Fiftyshades Cresco (1:57.00) in NR up to 33 on April 28 at $11. Can take advantage of this draw.
Fr1
A C BOURKE
LIGHT BLUE & PURPLE DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES
2 90815 MIDAS SHANNON
JEFFERY ENKS
6YO  BAY  GELDING
Rayngold Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Neil)
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1760m after being wide early at Narrabri was 9th-32.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 18 m by Tough Talks (2:11.10) in NR up to 45 on April 20 at $71. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a nose (Sr2) at this track (2:00.10) beating Double Mach in NR up to 34 on April 3 at $8.50 at the bell was 5th-9. Not keen this time.
Fr2
A N VARGA
DARK GREEN, RED HOOPS, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
3 12789 MARKSMAN
GARRY SHEPHERDSON
5YO  BR/BL  HORSE
C L Shepherdson, G R Shepherdson, P J Shepherdson, N S Drysdale, E J Shepherdson
Well-beaten 18 days ago at Narrabri over 2160m, and two back 8th (Sr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe was 6th-10.1m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 14 m by Rock It Baby (2:11.50) in NR 41 to 45 on April 2 at $13. Facing a tough assignment.
Fr3
C L SHEPHERDSON
BLACK, WHITE VEES.
4 35655 BRING YOUR BEST
DARREN ELDER
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Bain), Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Durnberger-Smith), B P Fitzgerald
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle was 6th-12.94 at the bell, beaten 10 m by A Vapar Storm (1:55.60) in NR 40 to 42 on April 28 at $9.50. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 4 m by Mister Poverty (1:54.40) in NR up to 48 on April 19 at $21. Rates highly on best figures and expected to go very well.
Fr4
B D ELDER
BLUE WITH YELLOW YOKE, YELLOW BRACES & 3 BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH GOLD CUFFS
5 44260 ROCKNROLL RAMBO
GRACE PANELLA
6YO  B/BR  GELDING
K M Lamb
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, beaten 23 m by Wattosblazeofglory (2:05.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 50 on March 12 at $8.50. At the run before 6th (Sr2) over 2000m at Blayney was leading by.7m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 6 m by Dark Lustre (2:31.60) in NR up to 50 on February 16 at $34. Place best.
Fr5
M L ISON
PINK, BLACK YOKE & BRACES, PINK STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK CUFFS
6 921x4 IAMNOPET
TOM ISON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
B R Hunt
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr5) over 1760m after racing wide at Narrabri, at the bell was 3rd-12.7m 2WNC beaten 18 m by Tough Talks (2:11.10) in NR up to 45 on April 20 at $9.50. Two runs back won by 1.4 m (Fr5) at this track (2:29.40) beating Lydias Art in NR up to 48 on October 24 at $11 at the bell was leading 1.3m 2WNC. One of the contenders.
Fr6
T M ISON
LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW STARS, RED SLEEVES
7 088x9 COUNTRY MAJOR
TOM ISON
7YO  BAY  GELDING
A T Ison
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr2) over 1980m after showing early speed at this track beaten 45 m by Otis Rising (2:26.80) in NR up to 45 on April 17 at $13. May need more racing.
Sr1
C MCELHINNEY
LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW STARS, RED SLEEVES
8 31338 ANTETOKOUNMPO
RICHARD WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  HORSE
R J Williams, G P Parziani, A K McKinnon, B J Williams
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Fast Tracker at this track over 1609m in a 4yo+ NR up to 60 on April 17 at $41. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early pace at Albion Park was leading by 1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 2 m by Allegretto (1:57.50) in NR 45 to 49 on April 11 at $15. It will pay to forgive the latest effort.
Sr2
J L CONEY
BLUE & RED QUARTERS, WHITE W, BLUE SLEEVES & RED STARS
9 65643 LIMOUSINE CHEEKY
JARRED HETHERINGTON
5YO  BAY  MARE
W S Hetherington
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Misstrepo at Redcliffe over 2040m in a NR 46 to 51 on April 2 at $10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Otis Rising at Narrabri over 2160m in a NR 45 to 55 on April 20 at $8.50. Can improve. In the mix.
Sr3
M A FORMOSA
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE DIAMOND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
10 39443 MY ROCK MOVES
ANTHONY MISSEN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING
A J Missen, D J Missen, L G Dwyer
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind You Cannot Hide at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 50 on April 17 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Lucky Beach Boy at Narrabri over 2160m in a NR 45 to 55 on April 20 at $4.20. Can continue with the good form.
Sr4
B J HUGHES
BLACK WITH WHITE YOKE, BLUE BRACES & TWO BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH BLACK CUFFS