Wyong   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

ECONOMY WASTE GROUP CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +4m Entire.  

Genuine tempo with Glenbower and Valilee up front. ETUDE (9) blew the start but was excellent through the closing stages first-up over this distance at Gosford, beaten under a length in a real eye-catcher. Handles the wet and with better gate manners today can break a win drought. HONEY PERFUME (5) continued her long run of minor placings when she charged home late but just ran out of ground over today's journey at Hawkesbury last time out. Certainly good enough but the bridesmaid tag is becoming a bit of a habit. MAGICAL MOMENTS (7) has been freshened up since a moderate effort in a 1300m BM72 at Randwick six weeks ago. Returned a figure on a soft track at Newcastle in December which eclipses anything her rivals have managed. Worth keeping in mind. VALILEE (2) could not have been more impressive on debut at Gosford recently, gapping his rivals over 1000m after showing good early dash. Looks ready for this tougher assignment. MAGICAL ELEGANCE (11) is up in class but capable of filling a top four spot. SUGGESTED PLAY: Etude just gets the nod in a good race.
1 x18x0 GLENBOWER
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J P Motherway, R P Barwick & D I Barwick
Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after a year led to the turn then faded ran last of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Canpikapony with 59.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 15 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Flightcrew carrying 54kg at $4.50. Fitter and can do a lot better.
1
BRAITH NOCK
Green, Red Vee, Red And White Checked Armbands, Red Quartered Cap
2 1 VALILEE
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
JJOC Pty Ltd (Mgr: J J O'Connor)
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Gosford Prov Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Blue Suede Hooves with 59kg at $3.60. Shows talent and looks ready for this step up.
8
M BELL
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
3 319x4 PROSPEROUS DRAGON
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Bishop
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at this track Mid Cl1 January 26 over 1630m, 7 len behind Tikiroo carrying 59kg at $4.40. On debut third of 8 at this track Super 4yo+ Mdn December 21 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sunday Tycoon carrying 59kg at $4.20. Will take great benefit from this run.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
Orange, Black Equicom Syndications Logo And Cap
4 3321x JASON DARREN
JOHN BANNISTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S R Long
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Quirindi Mdn-Sw April 29 over 1450m slow track defeating Pathelia with 58.5kg at $1.60. First up last campaign third of 7 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Flying Argyle with 58.5kg at $7.50. Capable of testing this field.
3
LOUISE DAY
Orange, White Lightning Bolts Vee, Sleeves With Orange Lightning Bolts, White Lightning Bolts Cap
5 22322 HONEY PERFUME
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, A Berry, Mrs A Berry, Mrs J T Foley, Mrs K A Fraser, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), S M Bilich, N J McNeil, S C Mottram, Still Thinking (Mgr: P J Rich), M Sheehan, B A Tonkin, J K Vella, Mrs B H A Wenman & Force 24 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis)
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 20 over 1100m, head behind Against The Law carrying 57kg at $3.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm64 on July 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Killer Kerr with 58.5kg at $5.50. Frustrating for connections - will be competitive again.
4
ASHLEY MORGAN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
6 167x8 PIETRO ROAD
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Mrs P A Hawkes & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden)
Second-up. First-up after eight months got back early 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on July 3 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Regimental Colours with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Exuma carrying 59.5kg at $10. Others are far more appealing.
11
J FORD
Salmon
7 12x70 MAGICAL MOMENTS
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Darby Racing, Mrs T Asquith, T Chaffey-Jones, Chisholm Condron Racing, T Di Bucchianico, Ms A K Elliott, Mrs H Frazer, S Gardner, JT5 Racing, Lawson Six Racing, C Mak, L J Mitchell, C J Murphy, B Sumner, Darby Racing Magical Charge, M L Day & R D Thomson
Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. First-up 7th of 12 at this track F&M Bm64 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Indefensible with 59.5kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 21 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Brave One with 53kg at $15. Back in class and is one of the major players.
7
CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
8 135x FROSTFIRE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  GR/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), P C Orton, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, H J Chapman, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, G R Glynn, J A Horne, Brookdale Racing (Mgr: N Alaali), P M Hodgens, Mrs F H Knoke & P J Knoke
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp March 19 over 1350m, 5 len behind Congressman with 58kg at $14. On debut won by head Newcastle 2yo Mdn February 15 over 900m defeating You're The Choice with 57kg at $6. Capable of a bold return.
8
REGAN BAYLISS
Green, White Vee
9 334x4 ETUDE
KRIS LEES
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Kia Ora Stud (Mgr: A Krishnan), Encompass Bloodstock (Mgr: S B Mccann) & N R J Werrett
Second run back. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Divine Vicky with 56.5kg at $15. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Prov Cl1 on December 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Sneaky Sofia with 55.5kg at $3.30. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.
5
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
10 16x6 SNEAKY CHOICE
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs D M Colley
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Calido Magic carrying 57kg at $7. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Soho Artist carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
6
C REITH
White, Navy, Red And Navy Stripe, Seams Sleeves, Striped Cap
11 51x82 MAGICAL ELEGANCE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), D A Dickie & William Johnson Bloodstock (Mgr: W G Johnson)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 9 at Goulburn Cl2 on June 13 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Let's Go Brandon with 56kg at $4.20. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Bathurst Bm66 on July 21 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Fetes Des Meres carrying 55kg at $8. Fitter and is right in this.
14
ZAC LLOYD
Light Blue, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
12 55x51 CAN'T TOUCH THIS
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, A P Ritchie, D Franklin, S Reid & T Leckie
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Calido Magic carrying 55kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Nowra Mdn-Sw January 12 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Sweet Patriot carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
16
J PENZA
Pink, Black Spots And Sleeves With Pink Spots, Pink Cap With Black Spots
13 14669 BETHSHEBA
NIKKI HODGSON
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
G R Crawley, Mrs C M Crawley & C G Crawley
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 13 over 1006m, 6 len behind Star Ambition carrying 55.5kg at $20. The race before that faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Gosford Mid Cl1 on June 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sunday Tycoon carrying 55kg at $51. Looking to others.
5
Maroon, Royal Blue Shamrock, Maroon And Royal Blue Diagonal Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
14 366x3 CHAMP DE MARS
CON KARAKATSANIS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T Karakatsanis, Mrs G Karakatsanis, C Karakatsanis, Miss L McKay, S W K Lockie, T J Hugler, C X Hugler, Miss C E Hugler, A Barns & R A Galloway
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Moruya Cl1 on July 21 over 930m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Giza with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Dubbo Cl1 on February 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Onyspeed with 58kg at $11. This might be too difficult.
15
ALYSHA COLLETT
Turquoise, Black Stars And Sleeves, Turquoise Stars, Star Cap
15 0335x FULL REGALIA
KAREN OWEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K M Owen, R D Johnston & W W Wright
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 March 24 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Flying Argento with 58kg at $5. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Rebelious Red with 59kg at $15. Prefer to see how he returns.
6
White, Orange Star, Dark Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue And White Quartered Cap
16 3287x GOOD ONCE
JOHN STEINMETZ
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 April 1 over 1890m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Tenniel with 54kg at $51. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 October 10 over 1100m, 3 len behind Mogul Monarch carrying 57.5kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
2
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Blue Spots