Dubbo   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

WESTERN PLAINS AUTOMOTIVE CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 900m-400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.90)  

Expecting Bonnie And Bruce to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. HIGHLAND EIGHTGEE (4) took twenty-two starts to get off the mark and now there's no stopping him. Made it two straight wins when he ploughed through the heavy going to score a sharp 4.5 len win over 1250m at Kempsey. Can keep raising the bar in this rich vein of form. STREET SWAGGER (9) on the quick backup and drops in weight after getting home late when fourth over this trip at Forbes. Trained locally and not to be underestimated. FANTASY CROWNED (11) doesn't map as well for this after breaking through to salute over 1400m at Moree. Keep safe. BONNIE AND BRUCE (5) made it two wins a row last start when he scored by a head at Bathurst over 1400m. Drawn out here but can contest for a place. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,9,11,5.
1 960x0 PLUCKTEN
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S J Raines & M J Sheer
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Taree Cl3 on July 22 over 1262m, slow going 13 len behind Bodhi Boy with 60.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Wyong 3&4yo Bm72 on January 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Headley Grange with 53kg at $151. Prepared to take him on again today in this company.
9
AARON BULLOCK
Pink, Blue Quarters, Quartered Sleeves And Cap
2 712x7 HAZE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms A M McHardy, J R Tyrrell, D L Ceglar & Mrs S Ceglar
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 5 len behind Dashing Basics with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Muswellbrook Mdn on November 29 over 1750m, slow going 4.5 len behind Crusheen Lass carrying 58.5kg at $15. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
11
M BELL
Royal Blue, White Star And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Star Cap
3 x26x8 SHOWBOAT
TROY MC CARNEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C E Maxwell
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Wellington Cl2 on July 29 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Chico Casino with 59kg at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 1525m, 4 len behind Dreams Come True carrying 61.5kg at $4.80. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested in this line-up.
5
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
4 x4311 HIGHLAND EIGHTGEE
TERRY WICKS
6YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S L Attard, C J Attard, J A Danaher, S I Richardson, A Cullen, Mrs H Cullen, Elite Freight Solutions (Mgr: V Nogueira), M A Mcgrath, M A Waterson, D Waterson, M Ford, A Norton & E Van De Poll
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Kempsey Ctry Cl1 July 28 over 1250m in heavy going defeating Venom Wolf with 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 2.25 len at this track Mdn July 10 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Lost Ya Sock carrying 56kg at $1.22. Well placed. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well.
7
GRANT BUCKLEY
Purple, White Diamond, Aqua Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
5 23311 BONNIE AND BRUCE
GARRY LUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W W Lunn
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a head at Bathurst Cl1 July 21 over 1400m defeating Angels Cry with 56kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.2 len at this track Mdn July 10 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Bloomin' Hell carrying 58kg at $3.60. Not as confident here from the gate.
14
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Red Cap
6 74390 SEBILLA
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs W M Gill & J R C Gill
Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start second last of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Super Norwest carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on May 31 over 1500m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Boys Night Out carrying 55.5kg at $31. Will need to improve sharply.
10
R JONES
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, Purple Cap
7 6x561 ROYAL ARMADA
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
J Logozzo, Mrs M Logozzo, P Angilletta, Mrs J M Angilletta, D Panetta, Mrs A Panetta, Mrs J Lyell, D Panetta, Mrs J Panetta & Mrs N Logozzo
Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Scone Mdn July 14 over 1200m defeating Power Through with 58.5kg at $2.25. The run before that second last of 7 at Wyong Mdn on June 24 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Vetwelve with 57kg at $10. Up in trip today and looks tested.
1
WINONA COSTIN
Navy, Orange Horsehead, White Sleeves, Orange Stars, Orange Star Cap
8 76455 SAMMIBALLERINA
TIM MCINTOSH
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Glenthorne Park (Mgr: D A Ruttley) & D N Furney
Last start 5th of 9 at Muswellbrook Bengalla Bm84 on July 27 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Hulu with 55kg at $51. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on July 8 over 1280m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Myalaby with 55.5kg at $4. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
8
GRANT BUCKLEY
Cerise, Black Diamond Band, Cerise Cap
9 53134 STREET SWAGGER
JANELLE GALEA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
T D Kilgower
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at Forbes Ctry Bm58 on August 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Slush Fund carrying 59kg at $8. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Moree Bm58 on July 22 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Ringside carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Can atone on the backup.
8
WENDY PEEL
Cerise And Black Diamonds, White Sleeves
10 86x64 DUBAI EMPRESS
CONNIE GREIG
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C Greig
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last in a small field at Nyngan Pic Trophy on July 5 over 900m, 9 len behind Mr Pointer with 65kg at $4. Second-up 4th of 9 at Wean Pic Cl2t on July 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Big Shot Legend with 70kg at $5. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
4
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
11 28481 FANTASY CROWNED
JANELLE GALEA
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs I M Hallett, Mrs J L Galea, B J Wilson & S M Galea
At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.7 len at Moree Ctry Cl1 July 22 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Halle Bee with 53.5kg at $6.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind The Impeckable with 55.5kg at $10. Got the job done last time and stays in the mix.
12
LEESHELLE SMALL
Red And Blue Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red And Blue Quartered Cap
12 80x94 HOT GOSPEL
DAR LUNN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K M Flaherty
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track Bm74 on July 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Durova with 55kg at $201. Last start 4th of 12 at Wellington Cl2 on July 29 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Chico Casino carrying 55kg at $151. Not keen on her chances.
2
KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Yellow, Lime Green Vee, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Armbands, Pink Cap
13 47043 PAMPUNI
KIEREN HAZELTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A Barrow, Findyabookie, P Burton & C A Packham
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Wean Pic Cl2t on July 12 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Big Shot Legend carrying 63.5kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 11 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on May 31 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Mister Selfie carrying 58kg at $15. Confidence low and needs to improve sharply.
13
JORDAN QUINCE
Sky Blue, White Stars, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Sky Blue Cap, White Star
14 55834 LET RIP
GARRY LUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss C J Burns & D W Baxter
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Carinda Cl1 on July 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cooma Hut carrying 56kg at $2.70. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track Bm58 Final on June 29 over 1300m, slow going 0.7 len behind Avalicious with 53kg at $16. Looks tested in this line-up.
3
ANNA ROPER
Orange, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 27462 SATASHI
CINDY MONAGHAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
A A Barlow, Mrs C L Monaghan & T S Moses
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Wellington Cl2 on July 29 over 1400m, on rain affected going; neck behind Chico Casino carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on July 21 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Slush Fund with 55kg at $26. Recent efforts sound and she should be in the finish.
6
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
White, Purple Spots And Cap
16 37x05 ARAMBYS
LOU MARY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J L Good, Ms P G Coghlan, A F Laing, Mrs C E Quinn, M Hoy & Mrs A L Laing
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 24 over 1106m, slow going 7 len behind First Landing carrying 57kg at $8. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on July 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Deebo carrying 58kg at $5.50. Rates highly. Ready to win.
7
D DILLON
Silver, Pink Crossed Sashes
17 15389 CRUSADER RAZOR
NIKKI HODGSON
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss B Bergen
Last start 9th of 12 at Bathurst Cl1 on July 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bonnie And Bruce carrying 56kg at $6.50. The run before that second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Cl1 on July 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Bella Khadijah carrying 55kg at $13. Others read better. Tested again.
18
Maroon, Royal Blue Shamrock, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
18 38143 KOBOLD
TOBY PRACEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D M Hanley
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Wellington Cl2 on July 29 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Chico Casino carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 12 at Bathurst Cl1 on July 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Bonnie And Bruce with 55kg at $16. This looks too tough.
13
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Silver Shamrocks, Black And Silver Diamond Sleeves, Red And Silver Diamond Cap