Murwillumbah   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

XXXX GINGER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1550m

Track: HVY8   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Tactical given the lack of speed. SILENT CALL (2) is fitter for an even run back over a shorter trip and steps up now and onto home track with a claim all appeal as big pluses. With only three rivals left after a slew of scratchings he's clearly the horse to beat. SHEZ MYSTERIOUS (11) will have the chance to find some form in the small field. She was disappointing at Casino last time but hit the line pretty well at Inverell before that. If there's a danger she's it. DRAPER (13) and NEO VICI (14) didn't look to have great prospects prior to all the scratchings but at very worst they will collect cheques for third and fourth placings. SUGGESTED PLAY: Silent Call to win.
1 2x220 TOREADOR
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E G Con Foo, P K Ascione, L Bench, H Bryant, D J Cawthorne, G Connors, R I Darrah, C H Johnson, S Mayoh, D A Simpson, Dr T J Somers, Mrs H M Spain, L C Tamassy, L S Timms, A R Williams, T F Acason, T J Barsby, Mrs S M Clunies-Ross, C J Farquhar & J Hayden
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on May 30 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Pee Bee Noir with 60kg at $4.20. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1600m, nose behind Show Me The Stars carrying 58kg at $2.30. Too bad to be true last time and inclined to give another chance.
4
JAI WILLIAMS
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
2 72x5 SILENT CALL
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Gibson, A J Kirby, K Schuetza, L Bauer, M Ditch, D Fynch, M Goulding, B A T Perry, T J Picone, R G R Porter, S K Sabotic, S K Starkey, M N Walker, B A Goulding & Two Flogs (Mgr: B J Gibson)
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Abender carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1612m, neck behind Sea Strike with 59kg at $3.50. Extra distance and claim are big advantages and he'll go well.
2
JETT NEWMAN
White, Red V, Black Sleeves And Cap
3 44203 CASTERLY ROCK
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Talisa (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), S Dixon, M Dixon, P Cornish, W M Tagg, A P Heffernan, Rockband (Mgr: C C March), Miss H Dunstan, Bluehaven (Mgr: J Beddison), D A Taylor, Mrs S Dawson, S Price, R D Ferrari & J A Nicol
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1640m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Jillaroo with 58.5kg at $12. The start before that second last of 15 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Mazis carrying 60kg at $4.40. Making headway. Honest without winning and has to be included in the main chances.
6
JACKSON MURPHY
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
4 8x MUSTANG SNOOKS
MICHAEL MORRISON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Dovedeen Pty Ltd Synd (Mgr: E J Hartley)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Grafton Mdn on February 4 over 1410m, slow going 5 len behind Emotional Appeal carrying 59kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
5
M HELLYER
Black, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 522 ALMALIKAT SARAH
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Dr M Kimura
Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; neck behind Risk For Reward with 55kg at $5. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sammaan City with 53kg at $11. Promising effort last time out. Has given a good sight in last two and sure to take running down.
6
A MALLYON
Yellow, Black Zig Zag Bands, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 27341 DARK STRATUM
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
I Hamilton, D R Blair, S B Castle, M J Moroney & A C Small
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Taree Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Heart Of Platinum carrying 58kg at $2.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Chilly Charlie carrying 55.5kg at $8. Favourite at first run for new stabler and ran okay and could be an improver.
11
Royal Blue, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
7 524 GOLD PUMA
ETHAN ENSBY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
M R Graham
Last start 4th of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Hello Lovely carrying 58kg at $14. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Four Degrees with 57kg at $26. Hasn't done a lot wrong in three runs and place wouldn't shock.
9
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Purple, Lilac Diamond Sash And Sleeves, White Cap, Lilac Diamonds
8 45x84 CLASSIC SHIRAZ
MARCUS WILSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs B A Wilson, Ms M Horton, Mrs C L Hohnke, Mrs K L Brett, Mrs K Munro, Mrs A Bromiley, Mrs P Richards, Mrs T A Amos, Ms N McGettigan, Mrs A K Webster, Ms M A Moes, Ms M Oura & Mrs M C Beretta
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 15 at Gold Coast Mdn on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind First Man carrying 55kg at $101. Last start 4th of 11 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Risk For Reward with 57kg at $8. Bit better last time and could be placed.
7
BAILEY WHEELER
Black, White Star, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
9 56767 MAGICAL EYE
BRIAN GENTLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Most recently 6th of 12 at Gatton Mdn on June 13 over 1100m, 3 len behind Call Out carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 9 at Doomben 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1110m, 4 len behind Make A Call carrying 56kg at $101. Form doesn't read like a winner here.
10
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Sleeves, Collar And Cap
10 48x59 SHARMAN PETE
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
S Wilson, Ms S Plangklang, W K Thomas, Mrs C Thomas, Ms G L Haug, C J Meadmore & Swivet (Mgr: S Wilson)
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on May 9 over 1435m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Labarna with 57kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Risk For Reward with 59kg at $9. Fair at best in two runs back and keener on others.
4
RON STEWART
White, Black N F Motif And Armbands
11 449 SHEZ MYSTERIOUS
ETHAN ENSBY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
J V Borg
Most recently 9th of 11 at Casino Ctry Mdn on May 30 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Lucky Neko with 55kg at $12. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Skeptical with 55.5kg at $19. Disappointed last time but could be an improver from the inside.
1
BEN LOOKER
Cerise, Mauve Horse Head, Purple Sleeves And Cap
12 6x775 SOMAX
JORDAN GROB
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M A Grob
Last start 5th of 8 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1625m, slow going 8 len behind Sir Goldalot with 58kg at $19. The race before that 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Show Me The Stars with 58kg at $13. Find this no easier with the wide gate to negotiate.
10
ANTHONY ALLEN
Silver, Gold Braids, Maroon Sleeves, Black Cap
13 x6x67 DRAPER
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson) & Mrs J F Battershall
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1100m, 12 len behind Capital Diva with 58kg at $51. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hello Lovely carrying 57.5kg at $41. Will need to lift sharply but small field helps.
3
ANTHONY ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Stars, White Sleeves With Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Blue Star, White Pom Pom
14 78886 NEO VICI
JOHN GILMORE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Gilmore & L P Vaughan
At the latest run struggled in the run home; second last of 7 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 2200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Champagne Rouge carrying 58kg at $81. The run before that 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Throttle Response with 58kg at $81. Yet to strike a blow in a dozen starts and others better though only has three rivals now.
4
L P ROLLS
White, Royal Blue Band, Royal Blue And Gold Striped Sleeves