Narromine   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

JR RICHARDS & SONS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +4m 900m-300m; True Remainder.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Procyon Miss. HARD TOO IMPRESS (1) has been racing well in a variety of conditions and held ground well at Wagga earlier in the month. Placed in both runs at this track and strikes a very winnable race so should run well. MEAN GIRLS (6) is in career best form and did measure up okay two runs back at Wellington in BM58 grade on a wet track. Each-way claims at least. SAINT PHILOMINA (4) won his maiden on a heavy track three runs back and has been solid in two runs since. Capable of showing up somewhere. DENMAN DEPUTY (2) is lightly raced and is in the mix while MISS ADAMAS (10) finally broke through last time and has a place chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard Too Impress to win.
1 x3234 HARD TOO IMPRESS
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Thompson Racing (Mgr: B R E Thompson), A M Muollo, C Hadjiparaskeva, DCT (Mgr: Ms L M Curry), Mrs N D Gibson, Miss J R Gibson, R W Rayner, S Manners-Nunan, Ms S M Bradbury, T Ristevski & P Hickman
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl1 on August 4 over 1065m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Pushalot carrying 59kg at $4.60. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Wellington Bm58 on July 29 over 900m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Keadool with 60.5kg at $2.50. Rarely runs a bad one and should be in the finish of this.
7
BRAITH NOCK
Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
2 5195 DENMAN DEPUTY
BRETT ROBB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on August 10 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Wonder Step carrying 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 11 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on July 29 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Nimble Star with 58kg at $9. Lightly raced and drawn to get every chance.
2
CAINE STUART
Orange, Royal Blue Chevrons And Armbands
3 8x908 GOLD SLUICE
TODD HOWLETT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
W Coe
Most recently second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 on August 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Beyond My Ken with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that second last of 13 at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Takeover Lad with 58.5kg at $11. Needs to find a lot more.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Blue, Silver Shamrock And Cap
4 53135 SAINT PHILOMENA
DAR LUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G G Mitchell & R D Pratten
Most recently 5th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on August 10 over 1100m, 3 len behind Mrs Bull with 57kg at $18. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Bathurst Cl1 on July 21 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Bonnie And Bruce carrying 55.5kg at $21. Heavy track winner three back and solid in two runs since so is in the mix.
5
KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Red, Black Star, Star Cap
5 5710x FLEETLY
LOU MARY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A R Newman
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 May 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Raymond's Reward with 56.5kg at $10. On debut fifth of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Chica Del Mar carrying 56.5kg at $21. Might need this but check betting.
7
Dark Blue, Orange Disc
6 21223 MEAN GIRLS
KIEREN HAZELTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J C Tate
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Gilgandra Bm50 on August 16 over 1100m, long-neck behind South Bullaway with 60kg at $3.40. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on July 29 over 1100m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Nimble Star with 55.5kg at $9. Went close last time. Racing in career best form at present and is one of the chances.
8
WENDY PEEL
Yellow, Royal Blue Stars And Sleeves
7 x3730 GEEWIZ JOHNNY
GREGORY MCFARLANE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, S J Chaloner, G R Bovis, V J Bovis, R Karmel, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), L A Dunn, Mrs P D Dunn, M J Slattery, Mrs D L Muddle & G S McFarlane
Last start second last of 11 at Scone Cl1 on August 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Nova Centauri carrying 56kg at $41. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Scone Cl1 on July 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind He's My Warrior with 55kg at $13. Has had plenty of chances but is occasionally placed.
9
ANNA ROPER
Gold, Chaloner Family Crest, Black Striped Sleeves
8 44268 PROCYON MISS
CONNIE GREIG
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C Greig
Most recently second last of 9 at Bathurst Cl1 on August 18 over 1206m, 5 len behind Kobold carrying 55kg at $41. Before that 6th of 9 at Cobar Trophy Hcp on August 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cassimir with 65.5kg at $5. Needs to lift a bit on last couple.
4
M HEAGNEY
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
9 1278x WOTASTATEMENT
CLINT LUNDHOLM
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms D A Benn, Ms M L Johnson, P J Davis, D J Crisp, A P Overton, H J Overton, M J Overton, S T Overton, T Mainstone, D Edwards, N M Walsh, D J Mckeveney, P D Thomas, W Walsh & C J Lundholm
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Coonabarabran Cl1-Sw April 5 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Cascade Mountain carrying 55kg at $8.50. First up last campaign third of 11 at Wellington Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Carbrook carrying 57kg at $11. Prefer to see.
11
ZOE HUNT
Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
10 x5671 MISS ADAMAS
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C Greig
At the latest run won by a nose at Gilgandra Mdn August 16 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Spicy Margherita with 56kg at $5.50. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Tamworth F&M Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kickoff with 58kg at $51. Finally broke through at start 31 and could be placed here.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
11 83497 LET RIP
GARRY LUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss C J Burns & D W Baxter
Last start 7th of 9 at Bathurst Cl1 on August 18 over 1206m, 2.5 len behind Kobold carrying 55kg at $13. The start before that 9th of 13 at Dubbo Cl2 on August 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bonnie And Bruce carrying 55kg at $26. Can be inconsistent so take on trust.
1
SIENNA GRIMA
Orange, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 296x4 THE DRAFTER
TERRY FULWOOD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T Fulwood
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at Gilgandra Bm50 on August 16 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Grande Bellezza with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Bourke Cl1 Trphy on April 20 over 1300m, 2 len behind Avvertimento carrying 64.5kg at $3.50. Sound run first-up but in easier grade.
10
ASHLEIGH STANLEY
Gold, Black Diamond Braces