Muswellbrook   12 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

TWO RIVERS WINES CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +4m 1200m-300m Cutaway applies .  

Detain is the probable leader in the small field. LIVE TO RISE (4) progressive mare building a good winning CV. Covered ground from the wide gate and kept finding through the line with a solid second over 1000m at Gunnedah. Unbeaten second-up and gets the right run. DETAIN (1) good fresh mare who demolished a strong field first-up in the heavy going over 1000m at Scone. Undefeated second-up and sure to be in the finish. NIRMATA (3) in a real purple patch at present and can keep the winning momentum going from the inside gate. Rounded them up with ease from the wide draw with a comfortable victory over 1000m at Tamworth in the John Clift. Leading contender. BOLD DESIGN (5) first-up with a solid fresh record. Primed with the two trials and proven at this track and trip from the good gate. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Live To Rise can get the better of these with her good second-up record.
1 160x1 DETAIN
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
G Harvey
Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 1.75 len at Scone Bm66 May 31 over 1000m in the wet defeating Crook with 57kg at $14. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ipswich Bm62 August 8 over 1100m in soft going defeating Kirragirl with 57.5kg at $2.70. Good fresh performer who can win again.
6
NICK PALMER
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
2 28x11 GIDDY GIRL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
ANR Kanga's Eye, Giddy Girl, Mrs S Eddy, Mrs KA Dunsford, Mrs GA Johns, Mrs LD Bracey, Mrs SE Healey, Mrs G Sinn, We Own An Ear, Mrs A Pease, Ms S Braid, Mrs N Wilton, Miss M Mitchell, Mrs C Cook, Mrs J Degenhardt, Mrs E Magnier, Milthorpe Ladies Racing, Mrs L Johnson, Another Round&Can't bowl there
Third-up today. Freshened for 46 days. Resuming won by 1.75 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw April 5 over 1000m defeating Venatrix carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Goulburn F&M Cl1 April 27 over 1100m defeating Very Sirius with 61kg at $4.40. Impossible to knock winning form and will go well again in this harder race.
8
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Pale Pink, Navy Epaulettes And Cap
3 35x11 NIRMATA
CRAIG MARTIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rimrock Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs S P Martin), The Bench Warmers (Mgr: J Thomas), B A Martin & J T Martin
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up favourite; won by a head at Tamworth Bm58 April 10 over 1000m defeating Reprisal with 56kg at $4. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Tamworth John Clift April 24 over 1000m defeating Demarcate carrying 60kg at $2.60. In career best form and is one of the leading chances.
1
AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, White Vee, Red Sleeves, White And Blue Armbands, Blue And Red Striped Cap, Blue Pom Pom
4 141x2 LIVE TO RISE
SALLY TORRENS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
S Croucher
Second run back. First-up after eight months 2nd of 13 at Gunnedah Lightning Bm85 on May 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Chandon Star with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at Moree Cl1 July 22 over 950m in soft going defeating Parana River carrying 57kg at $2.90. Genuine performer who looks hard to stop from the low draw.
2
KODY NESTOR
Yellow, Brown Sash, Yellow Cap
5 3190x BOLD DESIGN
MARK MINERVINI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), J D Barrett, M Lum, K Schuetza, G J Reay, M W O'Brien, D J Reay, M F Ko, Mrs M Barker & R D Johnston
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 November 20 over 1250m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Oui Oui Oui with 58kg at $31. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track Cl1 October 6 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Mic Drop with 57.5kg at $7.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
BRAITH NOCK
Gold, Black V And Cap
6 59554 CANAMBLE
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K J Law
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Quirindi Bm58 on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Kawatiri with 58kg at $11. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Mudgee Bm66 on April 5 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Cumnock with 58kg at $14. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
4
LIBERTY SMYTH
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
7 27x43 THRILLING VENTURE
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs R L Kelly, Mrs S Wynn, Mrs S Hinton & Mrs A Collins
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Gosford Highway-C3 on May 9 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Neil carrying 54kg at $12. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 on May 23 over 900m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind First Landing carrying 57kg at $6. Fitter now and making headway. Improving filly ready to win.
7
BRAITH NOCK
White, Pineapple Symbol
8 21805 COSMOLICIOUS
CHERYL GROUSE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms C A Grouse
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 18 at Randwick Highway-C3 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Exit Fee carrying 52kg at $81. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 30 over 1100m, 5 len behind Fairway To Heaven with 58kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach.
5
Old Gold, Red Crescents, Band And Pom Pom
9 87x06 EXECUTIVE DECISION
MARK CROSS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs A Cross
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Resuming second last of 12 at Gosford Bm64 on April 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Zing To Me carrying 55kg at $201. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on April 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Stratafy with 55kg at $101. Doubt he can trouble these.
6
R JONES
Navy Blue, Red Sleeves With Navy Blue Stars, Red Stars Cap
10 84373 SAPPHIRE KISS
WAYNE SEELIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Scone Bm66 on May 31 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Detain carrying 55.5kg at $19. Before that 7th of 10 at Taree Bm74 on May 12 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Telegraph with 55kg at $17. Others rate better.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
Pale Blue, Pink Star, Sleeves And Cap
11 29777 WITHSTAND
JAN BOWEN
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J L Bowen, S M Watts & M J Watts
Most recently 7th of 14 at Scone Bm66 on May 31 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Detain carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 1 over 1280m, 6 len behind Orsum with 59kg at $16. Others read better. Must lift to threaten in this line-up.
7
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Pink, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves and Striped Cap