Muswellbrook   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

JTS REALTY COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1450m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1000m-300m; Cutaway Applies.  

Reasonable tempo with Zoomorphic probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. ZOOMORPHIC (7) well bred gelding starting to put it all together in his four-year-old season. Chasing his third straight victory after putting away a good field as fav over 1400m at Dubbo. Maps well and expected to go close again from the inside gate. SIRIUS FLYER (11) has come back a more consistent commodity this prep and building a strong record. Came out fast from the sticky draw and pulled out plenty to get up over 1200m at Quirindi. Proven at this distance range and look for her late. RED RAGS TO BULLS (13) beaten for early speed on resumption and shuffled back from the low draw when a plugging eleventh over 1100m at Scone. Expected to improve sharply over this distance range. Each way. GREAT POINT (10) chipped away late at her first run and has solid second up credentials. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zoomorphic to win again.
1 30483 SHIPSHAPE
KYLIE KENNEDY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R Jackson
At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Parkes Cl2-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Turned Down with 59kg at $9. The run before that 8th of 11 at Dubbo Bm82 on May 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Dramatist carrying 55kg at $7. Can't tip with any confidence.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Pale Blue, Dark Blue Halves And Sleeves, White Cap
2 9x088 STYLISED
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms C Schmidt
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 10th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Executive Decision carrying 62kg at $31. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on May 13 over 1250m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Sheila's Fanta Sea carrying 64.5kg at $31. Prepared to risk.
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Hot Pink, Black CSR Logo, Black Seams And Pom Pom
3 7x906 SUPREME COMMAND
GLEN MILLIGAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G R Milligan & Ms V P Milligan
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lounerse with 57.5kg at $91. The start before that 12th of 14 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind King Larry with 60kg at $31. Has had plenty of chances and needs to do more.
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TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Gold Sleeves
4 x1412 NAVY STEEL
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Maritime (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on May 23 over 1400m, nose behind Better Tomorrow with 61.5kg at $2.15. Before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Ctry Bm58 May 2 over 1280m in the wet defeating Straand Care carrying 59.5kg at $2.45. Must be kept safe.
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HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 46320 SANZENO
MACK GRIFFITH
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
M D Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, P N Rees, K J Brooks, B M Brooks, Mrs R M Corbett, D J Corbett, C Meyers, P G Lawson, Mrs H K Lawson, T W Lawson, Miss H J Lawson, C W Chandler, Mrs K M Lawson, S W Boatwright, A R Palmer, Mrs G H Palmer, G A Constable, B J Walton & G J Hume
At the latest run second last of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Fiorsum Fred with 53kg at $11. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mudgee Cl2 on May 11 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Mulvader carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Rates highly here and capable of better.
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BRAITH NOCK
Red, Black Diamond, Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
6 11x26 SMOKE ON THE WATER
JAMES DOBIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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
Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Arctic Legend carrying 59kg at $3.20. Second-up 6th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tasoraay carrying 56kg at $11. Hard to have from the outside gate.
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AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, White Star, Halves, Collar, Cuffs And Star Cap
7 22611 ZOOMORPHIC
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), Robrick Lodge (Mgr: G N White), W C Bedggood & G L Frazer
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 May 4 over 1400m in soft going defeating Only Need One with 59.5kg at $4.20. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5 len win at Mudgee Super Mdn April 20 over 1400m defeating Magic Sorcerer with 57kg at $2.10. Great chance to score again.
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M BELL
Grey, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 211x5 EGYPTOLOGIST
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
C G Crockett, G Blazevski, M Perossa, M John, A A Nocera & Ms C Facchetti-Hill
Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Parkes Cl2 on May 18 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Naval Officer carrying 59kg at $4.40. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Mudgee Mdn-Sw September 8 over 1400m defeating Margaret's Missile carrying 59kg at $2.80. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.
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Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
9 78581 PINS AND NEEDLES
GLEN MILLIGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, J J King, S J Sorensen, J A Wathen, P J Masters, J C Carroll & T J Sauer
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Port Macquarie Bm58 April 27 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Skates On with 59.5kg at $3.60. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Body Of Venus with 58.5kg at $11. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
3
BEN LOOKER
Red, Gold Sleeves
10 026x5 GREAT POINT
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), N J Riley, S J Clifton, P M Alexander, S Riley, Ms P A Winn, M D Lister, B Muntz, J H Ross, B Coulthurst, W J Clifton, B Evans, D Williamson, E I Clifton, J L Brooks & Mrs A M Conley
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 16 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Tasoraay carrying 55kg at $41. Previously second-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on November 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; long-neck behind In Summer carrying 57.5kg at $5. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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R JONES
Royal Blue, Green Shamrock, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
11 32161 SIRIUS FLYER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
J S Orr
Useful type. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Quirindi Cl1 May 12 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Divine Bene carrying 54.5kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 9 at Armidale Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Roses Imminente carrying 56kg at $4. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
12 3410 SPENZALOT
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant)
Useful type. Most recently 10th of 15 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Warrior For Peace carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Scone Mdn April 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Colonel Light with 58.5kg at $5.50. Has ability and is among the chances.
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C REITH
Navy Blue, Cerise Diablo, Lime Sleeves And Cap
13 13x00 RED RAGS TO BULLS
JEREMY GASK
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M J Abdallah & Miss D Gask
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up didn't finish the race at Scone Cl2 March 21 over 1100m. Last start 11th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Shropshire Lad carrying 55kg at $26. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Light Blue, Lilac V And Armbands, Quartered Cap
14 41331 SHUTTER
LOU MARY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K M Cudmore & Mrs S E Cudmore
Most recently favourite; won by 0.6 len at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 May 12 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Notabadone carrying 56kg at $3.60. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Mudgee Ctry Bm58 on April 20 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Fancy Garter carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. This might be too rich.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Purple, Yellow Armbands
15 31x3 BELLINI SPRITZ
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Redbank Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Favretto)
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.8 len Quirindi Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1450m defeating Halle Bee carrying 55.5kg at $2. On debut third of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1280m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Bondi Prophet carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. Prefer to see how she returns.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
16 84146 TROPICANA'S CUBE
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Arcella Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Arcella)
Useful gelding. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Tavanasia carrying 59kg at $9. Before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on May 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Zoomorphic with 57kg at $26. Strong showing expected.
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Yellow, Green Collar, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
17 73566 CORPSMAN
JEREMY SYLVESTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M J Harding & M G Harding
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Quirindi Bm58 on April 29 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Enterprise Lassie carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 13 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on April 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind New Pharoah carrying 57kg at $21. Happy to overlook.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Royal Blue, Orange Stars And Sleeves
18 8x107 NEVERMISTA
SIMON CASEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M T Slater
Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on May 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind News Bound with 58kg at $15. The start before that 10th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on May 4 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Cumnock with 58.5kg at $7. Not one of the top selections.
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Green, Purple Sleeves, Green And Purple Stars Cap
19 x6671 SNITZENEGGER
JEREMY SYLVESTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Sylvester, G B Boyd, I North, D Moore, J T Robertson, S A Vowles, D T Witherspoon, B S Rohr, D G Copas & G Cappiello
Most recently won by a nose at Quirindi Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1450m in soft going defeating Mr Chips with 59kg at $9. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1450m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Jason Darren with 59kg at $41. Has a big task ahead.
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Red, Black Stripes And Cap
20 74x72 SMART JAZZ
JEREMY SYLVESTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D P Jackson
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 27 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Seymour Stars with 54.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Taree Mdn-Sw on February 2 2024 over 1262m, slow going 6 len behind Hay Pearl with 59kg at $81. No easier this time and unlikely to threaten.
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White, Red Four Leaf Clover, Red And Yellow Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap