Muswellbrook   13 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB.COM.AU COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1280m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: +5m from 1280m to 300m cutaways applies.  

In a race without an obvious leader, either Ronny Bee or Wicked Games can roll them along. ZELESTIAL (5) returned for the new stable when making her Australian debut with a slick win over 1200m at Tamworth. Strips even fitter for this and looks the main danger on the improving surface. WASTED DAYS (1) comes here in peak condition and due for a change of luck. Finally drawn a low gate after charging late when third over 1100m at Dubbo. Can race closer today and figure prominently. SNITZENEGGER (7) gritty effort at start nine when holding a forward position to get off the mark over 1450m at Quirindi. Confidence is high and gets his chance from the barrier. GELSEY (4) fitter now after having excuses when sixth from the wide draw over 1000m at Tamworth. Ready for the trip and back in grade. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zelestial to go close.
1 63523 WASTED DAYS
BRETT ROBB
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs W M Robb
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Wonder Step with 59kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Parkes Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Miss Capricorn with 60kg at $19. Key chance expected to feature.
2
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Maroon, White Spade, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 2x1 SOLITARIO
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Messara), A Fraser & A Fraser
Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 10 at Armidale Super Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sharpen The Knives carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Went for a spell before returning favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Scone Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Star Prediction with 59kg at $2.10. Strips fitter and has the upside to win this.
2
AARON BULLOCK
Orange And White Stripes, Black Cap
3 201x9 RONNY BEE
WAYNE BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M W Brown & TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown)
Second-up. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on April 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Speedy Henry with 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Inverell Super Mdn on January 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Johnny Boz with 58kg at $5.50. Faces a tough task.
3
GRANT BUCKLEY
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
4 56x46 GELSEY
TIM MCINTOSH
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss M Kirby, L O'Mally & M Davis
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Zampano carrying 55.5kg at $18. Second-up 6th of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Wonder Step with 57kg at $26. Don't overlook.
4
D MCLELLAN
Red, Emerald Green Lightning Bolt Yoke And Sleeves, Red Shamrock, Quartered Cap
5 56x1 ZELESTIAL
LYLE CHANDLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan)
Second-up. First-up after two years favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Tamworth Mdn May 20 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Grandini carrying 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Listowel 2yo F Mdn Sw on June 4 2023 over 1307m, 9 len behind Rush Queen carrying 58kg at $3.80. Back in fine order and expected to go close.
5
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
6 1x50x DASH BY
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
W H Lanham, Mrs A K Lanham, G Moore, P K Rolston, J D Rolston, Ms N M Duffy & W N Boyde
Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 December 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lightning Speed carrying 54kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 November 29 over 1280m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Smart Jazz carrying 56.5kg at $7. Minor claims from the draw.
9
M BELL
Red, Green Chevrons, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap
7 x6671 SNITZENEGGER
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Sylvester, G B Boyd, I North, D Moore, J T Robertson, S A Vowles, D T Witherspoon, B S Rohr, D G Copas & G Cappiello
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start won by a nose at Quirindi Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1450m in soft going defeating Mr Chips carrying 59kg at $9. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1450m, slow going 6 len behind Jason Darren with 59kg at $41. Harder here but is among the hopes.
1
L P ROLLS
Red, Black Stripes And Cap
8 40x09 BONDI PROPHET
ROBERT AGNEW
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R J Agnew, Mrs A M Agnew, Miss M Agnew, J Ostler, C Dearing, Mrs L Dearing, Mrs J V Woods, T Woods, R B Agnew, R D Hyde & B J Hyde
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on May 9 over 1130m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Snow Falcon with 58kg at $21. Second-up 9th of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Rainbow Lass with 57.5kg at $41. Prepared to risk.
7
BEN LOOKER
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Red Cap
9 2178x WICKED GAMES
WAYNE WILKES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J Wilkes, W T Wilkes, K P Brown, M J Armstrong, R L Piltz, D M Mitchell, Mrs J L Mitchell & J M Duncan
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Grafton Cl1-Sw November 6 over 2200m, 7 len behind Memumza Diva with 59kg at $6.50. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Taree Ctry Mdn July 13 over 1250m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Pongola with 54kg at $13. Can't enthuse.
6
SHAE WILKES
Black, Red W With White Outline, Red Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
10 9536x MY GEM
PHILIP DUFFY
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M Nolan & P J Duffy
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Scone Bm58 March 4 over 2200m, soft track; 9 len behind So You Are with 55kg at $31. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Quirindi F&M Bm50 December 26 over 1450m, 7 len behind Outback Crumpet carrying 56.5kg at $7. Will be a lot better for this run.
8
MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, White V, Black Sleeves And Cap With White Seams