Murwillumbah   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

BOUTIQUE RACING & BREEDING B F CHARMAN SPRINT 1200m

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

Solid tempo with The Wolf leading from Lady Wardell and Change The Date. GODFATHER (7) is yet to strike through this campaign but is going better than his form reads. Will appreciate the cut out of the surface and interesting to note the blinkers go on first time. Bold showing anticipated. LADY WARDELL (8) produced a solid effort in town last start when sticking on for third after racing prominently. Brings the right form and has the talent to go close in this line-up. EMPEROR (1) didn’t figure last time at Eagle Farm after settling a mile back but that followed back-to-back wins prior. A strong finisher who will be charging late. Will prove tough to hold out if things fall his way. THE WOLF (5) has been racing consistently, most recently finishing a close second at Coffs Harbour. Has the early speed to secure a good position and should be right in the mix again. BADGERS NUTS (3) returns and will be hoping to pick straight back up from where he left off last campaign. Admittedly he faces a tough task but does deserve respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Godfather to win.
1 74118 EMPEROR
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Ms D Sullivan, S P Anderson, M Anderson, W J Watts, C N Curran & L W Dummett
Last start 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on August 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Belegato with 58.5kg at $15. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 July 17 over 1175m defeating Power Beau with 59kg at $3. In a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.
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JETT NEWMAN
Turquoise, Hot Pink Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
2 85971 SKYWOLF
PAT WEBSTER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
L M Berger, S R Girard, M S Girard, H W Cubis, A T Annis-Brown & D F Bourke
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Toowoomba Bm72 July 28 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Katdeel carrying 60kg at $4.40. Before that 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bullion Boy with 57kg at $61. Deserves respect off last start.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Black And White Checks, Purple Sleeves, white Cap
3 1211x BADGERS NUTS
MARYANN BROSNAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation by nose Beaudesert Hcp May 26 over 1650m slow track defeating Kareem carrying 59kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 January 16 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Heyoka carrying 61.5kg at $18. Capable of a bold return.
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White, Black Seams
4 4559x MOB BUSTER
NEVILLE BOYLE
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Spedding Estates (Mgr: J Spedding)
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Doomben Cl5 February 28 2024 over 1640m, 3.5 len behind Goldeel carrying 56.5kg at $14. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm78 July 8 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Hatchet carrying 60kg at $81. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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BRANDON LERENA
Pale Blue, Red Hoops, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 01032 THE WOLF
BRETT BELLAMY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Wood & N E Murdoch
Form hard to fault. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 13 at Coffs Harbour Dan Baker on August 1 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Sammy Conquers All carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Straand Beauty carrying 58.5kg at $21. Looms as a threat.
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R SPOKES
Emerald Green, White Sash And Sleeves, Orange Cap
6 x738x COLLAY'S SPIRIT
DARREN GRAHAM
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A B Bauman, Mrs C Tyrell & Mrs K Tyrell
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Casino Beef Week Bm87 May 30 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Secret Plan with 57kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Ballina Bm82 April 8 over 1590m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Full Of Sincerity with 59.5kg at $10. Happy to risk.
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L P ROLLS
White, Navy Blue Checks, Red Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 x3596 GODFATHER
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Edge Thoroughbreds, Z L Jones, A Launay, M Lynch, P A Lampard, R I Darrah, Pacino Bros, Tips and Beers, J Halls, B J Sharp, M Bhatnagar, J P Sullivan, Mrs A J Launay, C A Tickle, Foxton Street Thoroughbreds, WLA Racing & T A Newman
Most recently second last of 7 at Doomben Cl5 on August 6 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Blazen Boots with 57.5kg at $8. The race before that 9th of 14 at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 on July 17 over 1175m, 6 len behind Emperor carrying 59kg at $4. Terrific chance to return to form.
2
JAKE BAYLISS
Magenta, White Edge Thoroughbreds Logos, Navy Blue Sleeves, Magenta Cap, White Logo
8 83243 LADY WARDELL
STEPHEN LEE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B E Kee & Ms J L Toland
Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 3rd of 8 at Eagle Farm F&M Cl6-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Give Giggles with 56.5kg at $26. Before that 4th of 14 at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 on July 17 over 1175m, 3.5 len behind Emperor carrying 57kg at $9. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
6
CEJAY GRAHAM
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
9 38170 BRAVELY
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Viva Racing, Craftsmen Punting Association, Tips and Beers, Australia Pacific Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Balman Racing, O Jurman, P R English, J E English, G P Fisher, R I Darrah, M J Halle, B S Turner, J Goodall, L Bobbermien, C L Bobbermien, J E Grant, W C Bradnam, Rozjen Racing & K G McCarroll
Last start ran last of 12 at Eagle Farm Nmw on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Gospel Girl with 54kg at $26. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 on July 17 over 1175m, 4 len behind Emperor with 57kg at $16. Can bounce back.
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A MALLYON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 520x7 CHANGE THE DATE
BRETT BELLAMY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
F J Kennedy
Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm74 on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Star Ambition carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Lismore Bm82 on December 20 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Maximum Vortex with 55kg at $11. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
4
J GRISEDALE
Bottle Green, Gold Spots, White Armbands, Checked Cap
11 18298 LION CLASS
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Pine Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr:Mrs B I O'Donnell)
Last start 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Nmw on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gospel Girl carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on July 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bright Blonde carrying 59.5kg at $8. Can improve on recent efforts.
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BEN LOOKER
White, Red Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 413x3 DARK CHILL
ETHAN ENSBY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J K Cole, ETE Racing Dark Chill (Mgr: Ms L M Burnett), B Morrissy, C A Frier, D E Watling, G D West, Mrs M Lindemann, R Lindemann, Miss T Bismark, A P De Boni, Mrs J L Eveleigh, Miss K L Johnson, G J Milson, A Parsons, M J Power & L Snell
Second-up. First-up after 11 months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Shelstein carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Dalby Cl2 on August 5 2024 over 1400m, nose behind Celestial Harbour carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Holds each-way claims.
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Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Red And White Checked Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Lightning Bolts