Scone 17 May 2025
GOING: S(6)
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MUSWELLBROOK FORD BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1700m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 800m-400m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.18) |
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Perfect Play is expected to cross from a wide alley and lead. Incredibly tough race. CORMAC T (18) looks good value following his nice return behind Our Empress Zoe over 1550m at Canterbury last start. Suited by this extra trip and he usually improves with that run under his belt. Honest gelding who will give a sight at double-figure odds. OUR EMPRESS ZOE (15) led for home and held on comfortably last start over 1550m at Canterbury. Will handle the extra distance and gets some weight relief. Must be respected. RISE TO IT (7) is better placed today than his first-up run and is a silly price in early markets. GOOD BANTER (14) was solid first-up at Randwick and had some support there. she's a second-up winner in the past and won't be far away in an open race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Good chance to back a few in this wide market - having something on 18 and a speccy on 7.
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PROMITTO
DAVID ATKINS 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG M R Chidgey Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Muswellbrook Mwbk Cup on March 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lavish Empire with 54kg at $19. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 8 over 1600m, neck behind Pocketing carrying 61kg at $10. Has the job ahead. |
12 AARON BULLOCK |
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MIRACLE SPIN
MATTHEW SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: L F Durney), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G Alloggia, Mrs P Alloggia, N McKinley, T C Eddy, W D King & P M Mahony Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Randwick Bm94 on April 26 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Les Vampires carrying 52.5kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 8 at Doomben Bm85 on April 1 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Victory Win with 58kg at $9.50. Impressed last start. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
11 ANNA ROPER |
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SPACE AGE
CIARON MAHER 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Seymour Bloodstock, J P V Bosquet, K Gorski, P P G Racing 2 (Mgr: N Lord), W R J Gabbert, M D Lambelle, M W Luttick, K A McColgan, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, B T Redmond, Mrs K Redmond, C Lineham, R McClure, J D Lanyon, B J Abbey, Mrs R A Abbey, Ms K L Masolini, M R Smith & W Redmond Dual acceptor. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Know Thyself carrying 58kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1550m, 1.5 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 59kg at $17. SCRATCHED. |
19 JACE MCMURRAY |
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NAILS MURPHY
CIARON MAHER 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Seymour Bloodstock, ARE Investments, W Henderson, P Sambor, Shadwell Farm Racing, Charas Bloodstock, Dupz Trupz Syndicate, D S Costello, Mrs E Palmer, J Simmons, Mrs S Fitzgerald, C Charalamboui, C Schembri & J Tinning Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 11th of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 on April 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Green Fly with 55.5kg at $17. Last start 9th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Know Thyself carrying 60kg at $51. Struggling for form and others preferred. |
2 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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QUANTUM CAT
CHRIS WALLER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Marcstown (Mgr: M Chan) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 56.5kg at $15. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 3 over 1800m, on rain affected going; head behind Jamberoo carrying 58.5kg at $4. Fitter now and making headway. Not living up to promise but still a threat in this company. |
15 R JONES |
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POPPIN' CHAMPAGNE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG S Tsalikidis, Morningside Racing (Mgr: M Rowsthorn), C Cortese, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), P A Vawdrey, J C Slattery, T S Seychell, Mrs J Seychell, Miss L J L Seychell & S J Pickworth Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Know Thyself with 59kg at $14. Before that won by 1.75 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 16 over 1600m defeating Jamberoo with 58kg at $10. SCRATCHED. |
20 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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RISE TO IT
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S G Darby, G J Chard, J Horner, J Iliopoulos, T M Kelly, D Katz, M Scholes, Ms S G Wilson, Miss G Yick, Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), Seven's Enough (Mgr: P Lewis), Wine Cellar Racing (Mgr: P Noon), Darby Racing Feirin (Mgr: S G Darby), P A Stern, C Iliopoulos & C Gourlias Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on April 30 over 1550m, on heavy track; 3 len behind No Drama with 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 29 over 1800m, in the wet; 5 len behind Bear On The Loose with 56.5kg at $26. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
5 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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SCALEXTRICS
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C M Cook, T D Chivers, Mrs C Chivers, D Chivers, Mrs J Chivers, G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall, Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Lanham Racing (Mgr: P Lanham) & J A Trunzo Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 13 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Thunderlips carrying 59kg at $21. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 2 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Mawjood with 57kg at $14. Solid each-way chance. |
6 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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KIND WORDS
KRIS LEES 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG L Petagna At the latest run 6th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Know Thyself carrying 58kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ on April 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Matcha Latte carrying 54kg at $21. One for the exotics. |
14 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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HIGH DANDY
BRAD WIDDUP 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina) Most recently 6th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dame Commander carrying 60kg at $14. The run before that 9th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 60kg at $11. Doesn't inspire any great confidence. |
3 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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KUREDER
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG N Morgan & D H T Devine Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on April 30 over 1550m, on heavy track; 2 len behind No Drama carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Canterbury Bm78 on April 17 2024 over 1550m, 0.5 len behind Terrestar carrying 59.5kg at $26. Yet to score when second-up and may struggle. |
1 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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NAVAL COMMISSION
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), P J Woollett, J W Sutherland, A S Taylor, D M Badger, Ms J E Mors, Team 2750 (Mgr: C Raymond), G S J England, Gallop Schnell, J Johnson, A Holbeck, P R M F Racing, J J Davis, Ms DM Goodwin, Mrs T E Parish, A M Parish, A Torino, Dynamic No 144 & A C Clarke Second run back. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on April 30 over 1550m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind No Drama with 58kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Rosehill Bm78 on November 9 over 1800m, 4 len behind Modesty with 59kg at $6. Looks to be in for a good campaign so stick with him. |
10 N RAWILLER |
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BACIO DEL MIST
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS 7YO GREY MARE 57.0KG Mrs C E Curtis, A R Davison, G J Timmony, P J Williams, B M Potter, K E Potter, Mrs J S Potter, R N Potter, D Hickey, J Kifley, K Kane, D J Lawler & Mrs B Woo Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Soul Of Spain with 56kg at $4. The start before that got back early 13th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, slow going 9 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $81. Likely to find this out of reach. |
15 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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GOOD BANTER
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG L G C Le Metayer, J B O'Rourke, R J Wilson, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, M J Williams, S J O'Rourke & J F Tupou Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Know Thyself with 56.5kg at $18. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Randwick in the G3 Angst on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lekvarte carrying 56kg at $21. Has a sound second-up record and is in the mix. |
4 K MCEVOY |
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OUR EMPRESS ZOE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree), Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Ms C Hayes & C S Hunter Useful type. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Seafall with 60kg at $8.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 April 21 over 1550m defeating Satness with 58kg at $3.40. In-form mare with solid credentials. |
8 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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PURE ALPHA
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), J Docherty, B D Nettlefold, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), L Petagna, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), T R Maddern, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce) & Baggers Naggers (Mgr: J Barker) At the latest run 8th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind King Zephyr carrying 57kg at $5. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hughes with 61kg at $4. Can do a lot better than recent efforts. |
6 ZAC WADICK |
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PERFECT PLAY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs T D Ingram, P L Ward, P A Rapone, G P Burnett, M P Graham, H Tam, Mrs K Isaacs, ANR Perfect Play, Hon. G J Williamson, O Sheer, S Scheele, K J Marr, C Carpenter, M Sultana, Kelso & Co, R Peel, Cooked at the Rook, F L R Perfect Play & Mrs R J Metherall Last start 3rd of 9 at Canterbury Bm72 on April 30 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Ahuriri carrying 60kg at $3.20. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 9 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Flying Bandit with 57kg at $4.20. Best form is good enough so don't rule him out. |
14 BRAITH NOCK |
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CORMAC T
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, E Moullakis, P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, G W Aldridge, P I Sweeney, Mrs V I Humphreys, E G W Humphreys, Ms L J Watson, R G B Evans, G J Burton, M Fitzgibbon, H J Abel, T Danaher & B Danaher, Team McDonnell, Laurel Oak Cormac T Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on April 21 over 1550m, 1.1 len behind Our Empress Zoe with 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on October 9 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Green Belt with 57.5kg at $4.50. Back in good order and rarely runs a bad race. |
7 TOM SHERRY |
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GENTILESCHI
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), A D N Fraser & Miss A C N Fraser Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Muswellbrook Tiara Bm74 May 2 over 1450m in the wet defeating Bella Kathleen carrying 60kg at $2.35. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 on November 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Everido carrying 58kg at $8. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
9 ANDREW ADKINS |
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MISTERKIPCHOGE
CHRIS WALLER 4YO GR/BL GELDING 55.0KG C J Waller, Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, M Digby, L Caminiti, M R Smith, N A Mitchell, P A Collins & A J Mee Most recently 3rd of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Dame Commander with 59kg at $3. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; head behind Collect Your Cash with 55.5kg at $7. Racing well and is in contention again. |
13 J FORD |
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