Gunnedah 05 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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GUNNEDAH GOLD CUP 25 MAY 2025 BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of pace from Too Darn Lovely, Lady Olenna and Whistling Straits vying for the lead, with a few others keeping them honest. LA PELAGO (8) has been kept fresh since a disappointing effort in a similar race to this at Tamworth five weeks ago. Has won three races and all have come at today's trip. Best form is good enough so give her another chance. LADY OLENNA (9) lined up for only the second time when an easy maiden winner over 900m at Scone last time out. Has a strong SP profile so there is plenty of confidence around this filly from a good stable. Can take this next step. The flying TOO DARN LOVELY (4) showed a glimpse of form recently when she led but found a couple better over this trip at Quirindi. Cherry ripe now and will give them something to catch. EL BEATLE (11) has a fine top-three strike rate over 1000m so include him in the exotics. WHISTLING STRAITS (5) resumes. Progressed nicely during the maiden prep and is capable of making an immediate impact. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing La Pelago and Lady Olenna.
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RARE BEAUTY
NIKKI HODGSON 5YO BAY MARE 63.0KG Miss B Bergen Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 9 over 1100m, 8 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 54kg at $101. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on March 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind First Person with 55kg at $16. Looks tested again. |
4 BRONTE SIMPSON |
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BARE TO WITNESS
DAMIEN LANE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Miss K J Law, B J Shields, 2829 (Mgr: L E Mulholland), Mrs C A D'silva, D L Horton, E Odisho, G B Johnson, RBJB (Mgr: R W Reeves), Mrs S M Cleary, T A Shields, Mrs R Butt, Mrs C Livermore, Mrs M Reeves, G Georgiou, Here To Go (Mgr: P A Skulski), A R Skulski & K B Daniels First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Mudgee Cl3 December 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Nomorenightshift carrying 58kg at $51. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Taree Cl3 November 17 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Yukan Rose carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. SCRATCHED. |
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CANAMBLE
DAMIEN LANE 3YO BROWN FILLY 61.0KG Miss K J Law Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Nowra Bm58 December 31 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Abuse Of Power with 58.5kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Dubbo Cl1 October 4 over 1000m defeating The Mooch carrying 56.5kg at $4. SCRATCHED. |
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| 4 | 1x793 |
TOO DARN LOVELY
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY FILLY 61.0KG T A Smith Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on April 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cumboogle with 59kg at $3.80. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 9th of 12 at Scone Bm66 on April 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Totoka carrying 58kg at $8.50. One of the major players. |
9 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 5 | 4110x |
WHISTLING STRAITS
BRETT CAVANOUGH 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG A W Bragg Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 September 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jet Empress carrying 61.5kg at $9. On debut seventh of 12 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw June 11 over 1000m, soft track; 11 len behind Clear Thinking carrying 59kg at $5.50. Useful type who should go well. |
2 BRAITH NOCK |
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EIGHTY EIGHT STARS
SUE GRILLS 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG I K McArthur, M D Crawford, S M Swain, A M Highman, Mrs J A Peake, D E Simpson & K P Miles Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Inverell Cl3 January 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Power Beau with 55kg at $15. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Quirindi Cg&E Bm58 November 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Movin' Denman carrying 57kg at $9. This looks too tough. |
10 KODY NESTOR |
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CRACKHORN
GAVIN GROTH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs F G Groth & Mrs R Jenkins Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Cg&E Bm58 June 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sign From Above with 61.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Caulfield Bm70 March 16 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wolfy carrying 59.5kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns. |
12 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 8 | 41199 |
LA PELAGO
DAMIEN LANE 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Mrs D M Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley) Useful mare. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Tamworth Bm58 on April 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Super Sioux carrying 59kg at $5. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind In Spades carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Can turn things around. |
8 ANNA ROPER |
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LADY OLENNA
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Nation Changing with 56.5kg at $1.45. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Scone Mdn April 14 over 900m on a rain affected track defeating The Piccolino with 58kg at $1.50. Key chance expected to feature. |
3 AARON BULLOCK |
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ACOTANGO
JANE CLEMENT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), S J Murray & Mrs T Gallagher Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Armidale Bm58 on April 6 over 1100m, in the wet; 17 len behind Dune And Dusted carrying 60.5kg at $14. Last start got back early 7th of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 3 len behind Chandon Star with 57kg at $51. Hard to have. |
6 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 11 | 12534 |
EL BEATLE
JEREMY SYLVESTER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms T D Hyett, M S Ploenges, T J Boyce, M A Molloy, T Bassett & S A Rowe Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Nation Changing carrying 58kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 10 at Wellington Cl1 on March 28 over 900m, 1.2 len behind Dize with 56.5kg at $5. Expected to play a big role. |
1 GEORGINA MC DONNELL |
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PARMENIO
KRISSIE SIMPKINS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C Antonio At the latest run 4th of 10 at Mudgee Bm58 on April 20 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Rebel Dreamer with 59.5kg at $8.50. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl3 on April 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Yendy with 55kg at $31. SCRATCHED. |
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| 13 | 16040 |
SPARKS
JANE CLEMENT 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) & Mrs R A Murray Last start 11th of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Chandon Star with 59.5kg at $151. The run before that 4th of 9 at Tamworth Bm58 on April 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Super Sioux carrying 60kg at $31. SCRATCHED. |
14 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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POWERSTONE
GAVIN GROTH 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs F G Groth, M Groth, Miss G M Mathieson & H W Gallagher Most recently second last of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 5 len behind Chandon Star with 54.5kg at $91. Before that 3rd of 7 at Warialda Wlda Spr on April 12 over 1000m, 2 len behind Takanakuy with 54.5kg at $3. Hard to have on recent form. |
5 SIENA GRIMA |
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BROWNED OFF
JAKE HULL 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG H Brown & J J O'Connor Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Grafton Bm50 June 8 over 1435m slow track defeating Cosmic Fortune carrying 60kg at $8. First up last campaign second of 11 at Armidale Mdn January 29 2024 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Serifice carrying 56kg at $12. Will take great benefit from this run. |
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SACRED DELAGO
JEREMY SYLVESTER 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W N Ostini, Mrs V Ostini, B M Ostini, G W Lockwood, Mrs J J Treweek, C N Ostini, C Ostini, T J Bouffler, T W Ostini, R Mackenzie, Ms Y Rainbow, L J Cantrill, J A Cantrill, B Fletcher, M L Ostini, S J Kershaw, Mrs C M Kershaw, B Allcorn & S G Allcorn Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 November 18 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Calamity Fox with 56.5kg at $10. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 August 16 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Eleni carrying 60kg at $9.50. Will be better for this run. |
11 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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WESTERN EAGLE
SUE BIGG 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Miss S Bigg & Mrs G F Bigg Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Wellington Cl1 on March 28 over 900m, 6 len behind Dize carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up ran last of 7 at Merriwa Bm 45 Hcp on April 26 over 1000m, 14 len behind Snow Star with 61kg at $21. Needs to lift. |
7 BILLY CRAY |
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