Scone   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

CAPTIVANT@KIAORASTALLIONS COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.98)  

Solid tempo with Nirmata leading from Truce and Arapawa. TRUCE (7) made the perfect start here last month when scoring on debut. Not as effective last time when beaten by a barnstorming winner but still stuck on strongly to grab second. Backs up quickly and gets a great chance to atone. NIRMATA (2) is a progressive type who should be further improved third-up. Drops back to a sprinting trip off a 41-day freshen and can sprint sharply. Don’t take lightly. ARAPAWA (5) is ticking along nicely in his debut prep and finds a suitable race. Went under last time at Muswellbrook as favourite but drops in trip and gets weight relief with the claimer engaged. Worth another chance. NEVERMISTA (4) is busting to break through. Gets the chance to settle closer this time and can play another major role on the quick back-up. Don’t dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Truce looks hard to beat.
1 79x04 SNATCHREILLY
DAVID HATCH
5YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
M D Keating, M W Brown & Mrs S J Keating
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Moree Bm66 on October 31 over 950m, 6 len behind I Am A Winner carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Inverell Cl2 on November 22 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Capzinzi with 60.5kg at $2.40. Has the job ahead this time.
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A GIBBONS
Pale Green, Black Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 12 NIRMATA
CRAIG MARTIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rimrock Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs S P Martin), The Bench Warmers (Mgr: J Thomas), B A Martin & J T Martin
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Armidale Ctry Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1100m defeating Territory Style carrying 59kg at $3.40. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Moree Cl1 on October 31 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Pan A Million with 58kg at $2.60. Can sprint quickly off 41-day freshen.
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BEN LOOKER
Royal Blue, White Vee, Red Sleeves, White And Blue Armbands, Blue And Red Striped Cap, Blue Pom Pom
3 0x787 SHINE YOUR LIGHT
JOHN RAMSEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey)
Most recently ran last of 7 at Mudgee Cl3 on December 5 over 1100m, 10 len behind Butterfly Style carrying 55.5kg at $16. Before that ran last of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on November 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Straight Sets with 57.5kg at $21. Likely to struggle again.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
4 22233 NEVERMISTA
SIMON CASEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
M T Slater
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Narromine Cl1 on December 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Romantic Love carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on November 4 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Thrilling Venture carrying 59kg at $7. Busting to break through and deserves his chance.
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D NORTHEY
Green, Purple Sleeves, Green And Purple Stars Cap
5 7142 ARAPAWA
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough & Mrs J Sheldrake, I Sheldrake,R Sheldrake, Mrs F Sheldrake,S Sheldrake, Miss J Fairley
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 on November 28 over 1280m, 2 len behind Hannah's Bridge with 58.5kg at $2.15. Before that 4th of 9 at Wyong Cg&E Cl1 on November 16 over 1350m, 4 len behind Bold And Blazen carrying 55kg at $21. Can improve again. One of the main players.
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NICK PALMER
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
6 x2315 BULLANT
LYLE CHANDLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
B T Bowman, T B Bowman, S D Bowman, A R Wilson, B Morthorpe, P C McClintock, J C Gebbie, K A Lynch, Mrs D L McClintock & R J Lucey
Most recently 5th of 8 at Wellington Cl2 on November 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Keadool carrying 55.5kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Armidale Super Mdn November 9 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Invinciboo with 56.5kg at $1.55. Mixing her form but could shock if she brings her best.
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C REITH
Green And White Hoops, Green And White Hooped Sleeves And Green Cap
7 12 TRUCE
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A H Jones, W H Lanham, Mrs A K Lanham, A D Roberts, G Moore & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at this track Ctry Mdn November 18 over 1000m defeating Bellerata carrying 57kg at $4.40. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Ctry Cl1 on December 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Athena's Treasure with 56.5kg at $1.40. Has ability and looks hard to beat.
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R JONES
Red, Green Chevrons, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap
8 2x651 CAPSITY
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Grand Syndicates Capitalist (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Wellington Ctry Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1000m defeating Gail Jeanette carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Dubbo Mdn on November 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Stormy Swey with 56.5kg at $5.50. Harder here but is worth keeping safe.
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BRAITH NOCK
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 4086x BRIGHELLA
DAVID HATCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L F Hatch, Mrs K L Hatch, D J Hatch, Mrs R A Hatch, M W Brown & M D Keating
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track Cl1 July 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind He's My Warrior with 55kg at $17. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Bm66 April 14 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Totoka carrying 57kg at $26. Others make more appeal.
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JACOB STIFF
Navy Blue, Pink Braces, Striped Sleeves And Cap