Murwillumbah   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB SUPER MAIDEN SHOWCASE PLATE 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace with Siglo De Oro and Ciphertext leading from Copenhagen Cat. SORRENTI (10) made a strong debut when finishing runner-up over this journey at Ipswich. Sure to take benefit from the experience and looks well placed to go one better here. CIPHERTEXT (5) finds it tough to get off the mark but again showed good early speed last start at Ipswich when fighting on gamely into second. No tougher this time and should measure right up again. SONECHKA (8) is going much better than her record suggests, beaten narrowly in her last two. Drawn awfully but is rock-hard fit and warrants safe keeping. WARRIOR BAE (11) was solid when resuming at Beaudesert. Expecting this to be tougher but he should improve with that run under his belt. DEODEE (7) resumes for a new stable after a break. Keeping safe off a sound tune up trial. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sorrenti to win.
1 6634x FOREVER FORTUNE
ALLAN CHAU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield)
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw May 14 over 1680m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Think Like Paddy carrying 58kg at $8. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Newcastle Mdn January 25 over 1300m, 5 len behind Triskele with 57kg at $11. Has claims if presented on song.
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DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
2 53625 HE IS THE KISS
ALLAN CHAU
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
H L Chau, Y Yang & W Z Yuan
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Smart Shazza with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Mdn on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Chilled With Ice carrying 54kg at $5. Nicely placed and worth another chance.
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Orange, Red Star, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
3 20558 SIGLO DE ORO
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W S Racing, B L Hannon, Marshdale Racing, LAB Racing, P Billman, G A Bishop, A Trojkovic, N Zappone, P A Sherlock, K Yan, Mrs K McCurley, N R Clarke, B D Clarke, A P Bell, J Panjari, W S Racing SDO, Wegunnawin, P McCurley & J J Worrell
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 13 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1350m, slow going 7 len behind Miss Linny carrying 58.5kg at $5. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ready For The Trip carrying 58.5kg at $31. Not keen on his chances.
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D PEISLEY
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 3x840 BRUTAL SUE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S Simmon, Mrs L Falcone, Mrs S J Croxton, Mrs J C Saric, Mrs T Falcone, Mrs E Falcone, Mrs N Falcone, Mrs T J Costa, Miss L R Duffy, Mrs T P Johnson, Miss B R Loiero, Mrs L M Loiero, Ms D M Day, Ms A M Barbato & Ms C Dafel
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ready For The Trip with 56kg at $31. Before that 4th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on July 9 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Foolsay carrying 53.5kg at $18. Prefer to see her find some form before recommending.
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BEN LOOKER
Lime Green, Dark Green Vee, White Sleeves, Lime Green Horseshoes, Lime Green Cap, White Seams
5 22722 CIPHERTEXT
HELEN PAGE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Mrs K Ackery, Mrs H L Page, Mrs A Izatt, Miss L P M Stephens & Mrs L A England
Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on July 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; head behind Motorbike carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast 3yo F Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1015m, slow going 5.5 len behind Signature Tart carrying 58kg at $1.90. Shapes as a key runner.
3
M HELLYER
Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
6 60x43 COPENHAGEN CAT
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G Marshall, Mrs J Harris, J T Harris, I J Nash, K J Morrison, J P Furman, S J Pomana, J P Ryan, Mrs J A Nash, M R Eagleston, Ms C E Eagleston, Miss J M Ryan & P J Ryan
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Grafton Super Mdn on July 13 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Gaylord carrying 55kg at $18. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mrs Goldberg with 55kg at $26. Hard to have.
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Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
7 30x6x DEODEE
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G J Jones
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 10 at Wagga Riverside Mdn on May 24 over 1065m, on heavy track; 6 len behind The Bay Fox carrying 57.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 7th of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shockstar with 55kg at $26. Trialled on August 5 at Deagon over 1050m and finished fourth. Expected to feature.
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JETT NEWMAN
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
8 4x444 SONECHKA
ALLAN CHAU
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
H L Chau & Miss Y Yang
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Moonlight Kicks with 56kg at $2.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast F&M Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Shamrock's Secret carrying 58kg at $3.90. Further improvement is on the cards.
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BRANDON LERENA
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
9 47658 WASHIK
JULIE PRATTEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J A Pratten & G E V Nolan
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Grafton Big Maiden on July 17 over 1175m, 7 len behind Master Artist carrying 57kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 12 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Southern Sky carrying 57kg at $31. Looks tested against this line-up.
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Burgundy, Gold Stars, Collar And Stars Sleeves
10 2 SORRENTI
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
C S McIntyre, The Circle Boys (Mgr: J M Mcintyre), J G Tindall, I G Cornell, S A Hallam, T Hession & M Fallah
Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Smart Shazza carrying 56kg at $4.60. Rates highly and can get off the mark.
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A MALLYON
Green, Gold Diagonal Halves, Quartered Cap
11 26x4 WARRIOR BAE
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R J Wood, Mrs S G Victor & Miss L V Foran
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn on August 16 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Exostova carrying 60kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fiction Society carrying 53kg at $6. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
12 QUEEN OF ACES
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Wilrace Women (Mgr: Mrs J Whalley)
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Graff out of Armidale Princess AUD $ 30,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished fourth on July 31 at Beaudesert over 900m. Worth consideration.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, Pink Stars And White Sleeves, Pink Cap, Royal Blue Star, White Pom Pom
13 66x48 KENDYACATCHME
VANESSA MCLENNAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms V McLennan
Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. Resuming 4th of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 8 len behind No Ragrets carrying 59kg at $8. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Dernier Lien carrying 59kg at $41. Needs to improve sharply.
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Royal Blue, Cerise And White Checked Band, White Sleeves And Cap
14 8x797 SOUTHAMPTON FLARE
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L D Prior, Mrs C Briggs, R L Legato, F Legato, M D Wiener, S Eckstein, J Wiener, C Sita & T Briggs
Most recently 7th of 9 at Doomben Mdn on July 30 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Winchman carrying 56.5kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1429m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Quello Dorato carrying 59.5kg at $26. In the mix.
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Maroon, White Armbands And Cap
15 69x LAUNCHER
ALLAN CHAU
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L H E Koh
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1800m, 10 len behind Cousins Day carrying 59.5kg at $31. On debut sixth of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw May 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Ozam's Razor carrying 59.5kg at $61. Might be better off following this outing.
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KARL ZECHNER
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
16 0x808 FEMELLA
BRETT BELLAMY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
P J Wood
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1007m, slow going 10 len behind Hayley's Rocket with 57kg at $201. Before that ran last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1015m, slow going 11 len behind Beebee with 57kg at $20. Needs to do more.
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Gold, Dark Green Braces And Armbands, Lime Green Cap
17 5958x THUNDER SHANGHAI
BROCK EVERINGHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
B I Everingham
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3 & 4 Y-O Bm65 March 23 over 1600m, soft track; 18 len behind Typhoon Tip carrying 51kg at $151. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn September 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Flying Aurelius with 58kg at $15. Hard to get excited about her chances.
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Navy Blue, Gold Spots, Royal Blue Sleeves, Gold Cap
18 9x0 CASSINI
LISA SHEPPARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L Sheppard
Second-up. First start ran last of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1106m, in the wet; 12 len behind Youthful Groove carrying 57kg at $11. Returned from break second last of 14 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Mrs Goldberg with 58kg at $201. Expect he'll find this too tough.
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Royal Blue, Green Sash, Red Cap