Mudgee 20 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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LAWSON PARK HOTEL CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo from Aero Nautica, Crook and Foxwell. Aero Nautica, Crook and Foxwell can set a strong tempo. RITZSUN (3) lightly raced gelding with a handy record who will appreciate the good draw. Covered plenty of ground in the run when fourth over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Blinkers go on and capable of stalking the good tempo. DEION (5) massive drop in grade after finishing a battling fifth to Gallant Star over 1400m at Coonamble in the WRA Champs on March 16. Was a month between runs last start and expected to go close. CROOK (12) progressing strongly through her grades and can keep the winning momentum going. Well drawn and has the figures to take this out. NEWS BOUND (7) third up for this and ready to win after going under narrowly when second over 1280m at Muswellbrook. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ritzsun to go close.
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SHIPSHAPE
KYLIE KENNEDY 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG R Jackson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Orange Bm82 (80) on February 28 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Wilbury carrying 56.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Coonamble Wra Champ on March 16 over 1400m, 17 len behind Gallant Star with 56kg at $81. Place preferred. |
1 JORDAN QUINCE |
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| 2 | 697x8 |
MULVADER
CAMERON CROCKETT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG J J Fish, W J Craig, W J Bennett, P Wensemius, M J Robinson, Mrs J Johnson, Ms J A Coburn, J W Stone, J Box, G R Cassar, M V Swanson, WLA Racing, A Van Der Berg, Frostenkshaw, M A Sommerville, M Cupitt, PMBS Punting, R A Bonnici & C Crockett Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 28 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Merchant Gold carrying 58kg at $71. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 7 over 1500m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Hardazhell carrying 59kg at $3.50. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
10 D DILLON |
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| 3 | 24934 |
RITZSUN
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG F Connolly, S I Singleton & O L Robey At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Merchant Gold with 58kg at $3.50. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Scone Cl2 on March 21 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Dashing Rupert with 61kg at $1.90. Can bounce back with the blinkers going on. |
6 M BELL |
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| 4 | 11x2 |
SMOKE ON THE WATER
JAMES DOBIE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, A Lauder, J H McIntosh, B L Samsa, O A Samsa, Miss R S Samsa, M Edwards, T Burns, K Rae, J Rae & G J Bell Second-up. First-up after 14 months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Arctic Legend with 59kg at $3.20. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Newcastle Cg&E Bm58 February 6 2024 over 1200m defeating Movin' Denman carrying 59kg at $2.90. Fitter and capable of going one better. |
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DEION
BRETT ROBB 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P J Letton, G K McDonald, G C Letton, R J Letton, S Doyle & M P Diamond Useful type. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Coonamble Wra Champ on March 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gallant Star with 56kg at $26. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on February 16 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Turgenev with 61.5kg at $2.20. Key runner on his best efforts. |
4 TILLY MCCARROLL |
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| 6 | 7x503 |
FOXWELL
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 7YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG K R Turner Useful gelding. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Miss Capricorn carrying 62kg at $14. The run before that 10th of 14 at Quirindi Ctry Cl2-Sw on February 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Capital Mac with 59kg at $21. Slim place claims. |
9 M A CAHILL |
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NEWS BOUND
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG R Hewitt Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Scone Cl1 on March 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Flying Argyle carrying 58kg at $1.75. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on March 14 over 1280m, on a slow track; head behind Vierville carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Winning chance. |
5 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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BOLD DESIGN
MARK MINERVINI 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), J D Barrett, M Lum, C M Wightman, K Schuetza & G J Reay Third race start today. At debut, won by 0.7 len at Taree Mdn-Sw March 25 over 1007m on a heavy track defeating Crazy Mikki carrying 58.5kg at $12. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, long-neck behind Executive Decision with 57.5kg at $5.50. Expected to feature. |
10 ANNA ROPER |
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TIYE
CLINT LUNDHOLM 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG C J Lundholm, J S Isaacs, Bundabell Racing (Mgr: T K Lambell), Temerity Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs T Le Breton), Mrs K M E Smith, R H Ellis, D J Flowers, D Healey, S H Carmichael, Fox Hat Racing (Mgr: D J Miller), G W Purse, Mrs A D Lico & G D Turner Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Breezin' carrying 58kg at $3.60. Second-up favourite; won by 0.9 len at Coonamble Super Mdnsw March 16 over 1100m defeating Supreme Style carrying 57kg at $3.20. Can measure up again. |
7 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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A BOY NAMED SOO
DAVID J SMITH 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG T W Marskell & J R Darby Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Narromine Cl1-Sw August 20 2023 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Our City with 59kg at $7.50. Previously first up; with blinkers first time; seventh of 13 at Dubbo Cg&E Mdn May 6 2023 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Aquarter carrying 58kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
12 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 11 | 649x4 |
AERO NAUTICA
GEOFF O'BRIEN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P J Haggarty, Mrs P L Haggarty, Mrs D M Jones, T Jones & A G White Second-up. First-up after 10 months 4th of 9 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on April 5 over 900m, slow going 2.5 len behind Powerstone with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Orange Mdn on February 24 2024 over 1290m, 6 len behind Kryal with 56.5kg at $26. Needs something easier. |
11 A BANKS |
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| 12 | 6011 |
CROOK
CLINT LUNDHOLM 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG M E Kennedy Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Wellington Ctry Cl1 March 31 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Piera with 55kg at $21. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Gunnedah Mdn March 15 over 1000m in soft going defeating Immortal Lass with 56kg at $31. Racing well and can be in the finish at generous odds. |
3 GEORGINA MC DONNELL |
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| 13 | 73077 |
RUSSIAN ZARINA
KAREN OUTTRIM 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs K G Outtrim & M C Outtrim Most recently 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 9 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 54kg at $201. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on March 28 over 1280m, 6 len behind Badboy McCoy carrying 59kg at $31. This will test. |
8 C LEVER |
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SCHWOON
SANDRA OLLERTON 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G A CONSTABLE & MISS S OLLERTON Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Tamworth Bm50 February 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Devoted Deputy carrying 61kg at $41. First up last campaign second of 7 at Gunnedah Bm58 December 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind King's Gold with 58kg at $19. Prefer to see how he returns. |
10 SIENA GRIMA |
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| 15 | 64197 |
STAR STROKE
STUART CANHAM 5YO GR/CH MARE 55.0KG S J Canham & C Canham At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tropicana's Cube with 55.5kg at $5. Before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 11 at Coonamble Cl2 on March 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Prince Of Sepang with 55kg at $71. Not keen on her chances. |
2 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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O'SO DEMANDING
BJORN BAKER 4YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), B E Risetto, A C Frogley, Mrs J A Frogley, D W Smith, T K C Racing (Mgr: W J Watson), G J Galvin, K Salagic, S M P C (Mgr: L Jesse), P R Ferris, B Garrigan & K R Ferrel Dual acceptor. Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 on October 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Restonica with 53kg at $9. First up last campaign on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Nowra F&M Mdn-Sw on February 26 2024 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Siovy Dane carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Runner-up in a Warwick Farm trial over 1200m on April 7. In leading Sydney stable and must be kept safe. |
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