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TOWN & COUNTRY BOOKKEEPING MAIDEN PLATE 1400m Track: Soft 7 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.40) |
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Strong early tempo with No Verdict and Mean As leading the way. BUCKEYE (5) finds a winnable Maiden at start nine and can get cover from the sticky gate. Three weeks between runs when he held a forward position to go under narrowly as a dominant ($1.35 fav), over 1300m at Kembla Grange. Ready to win at this level. NO VERDICT (2) improving with racing and will find this more to his liking over the extra trip. Sat on the good tempo with a game third over 1200m at Wyong. Wadick sticks and shapes as the main danger. MEAN AS (7) struggled at all three career outings and gets another chance in this easier contest. Second-up took control early before fading in the straight with a plugging sixth over 1500m at Hawkesbury in a Super Mdn. DAME DIVIDEND (12) third up today from the good barrier and expected to make improvement. Covered plenty of ground in the run with a battling seventh over 1350m at Wyong. Stays in the mix at the good odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Buckeye finds his race.
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MR CROWNING MOMENT
MAREE HOPKINS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J G Wilkins & S P Burchell Second-up. First-up after 11 months 11th of 13 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on February 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bottas carrying 56.5kg at $101. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on December 29 2024 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Rockbarton Flash with 55.5kg at $11. Out of his depth. |
9 M HEAGNEY |
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NO VERDICT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Flash Of Innocence (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Moller, M Lochtenberg, K Yates, Bigglesworth (Mgr: M Quill), D Butera, S Valenzuela, Mrs J Webber, P J Fuller, Ms P Egan, Miss J E De Groot, A La Torraca, A Lattouf, WeRdueBS (Mgr: M C Mahoney) & P La Torraca Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Nowra Super Mdn on February 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Hey Jude carrying 59kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on February 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fleet Flyer carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Improving with racing and capable of taking this out. |
3 ZAC WADICK |
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SO SUPERIOR
AMANDA TURNER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M G Poletti & Ms A Turner Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Gosford Mdn on February 5 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Artie Steamer carrying 55kg at $12. Second-up ran last in a small field at Wyong Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mountain Queen carrying 59kg at $51. Running out of chances. |
5 WINONA COSTIN |
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AMARILLO SKY
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison), Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) & P T O'Brien Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 10 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Equerry with 56.5kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Given the two solid trials and everything points to a bright return. |
11 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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BUCKEYE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R A Pegum, P A Henry, J J Ryan, Cookie Racing (Mgr: P A Cook), S L Malcolm, Y Bhoola, R G Silverwood, S W Bruhn, A E Burgess, J A Coleman, J W Herraman & C J McNally Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1300m, head behind Duck For Cover with 58.5kg at $1.35. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Journeyman carrying 57kg at $12. At his top now and finds a winnable race. |
8 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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FLYING PARTY
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Party Lady (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), G Lucci, J Munday, M Hall, I D Ryan, P Jensson, A J Longbottom, C Urquhart, R M Wehl, W M Wehl, R N Whitcher, Don't Tell Bill Racing (Mgr: M Egan), Mare Racing (Mgr: M Wynd) & M I Nettleton On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Flying Artie out of Party Lady. At the most recent trial finished sixth on February 16 at Warwick Farm over 789m. Unlikely from the wide gate. |
10 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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MEAN AS
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Mean Louise (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), M Buffier, C Croot, G Lynch, SGW Racing (Mgr: S Whelan), The Blues Brothers, W Cornish-Drechsler, M Damien, Miss J De Groot, T Heaslip, Glenferrie Racing, C Heaslip, A Joseph, B Longhurst, P Milnes, J Ritchie & S Ritchie Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Wyong Cg&E Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Harry's Evidence with 57.5kg at $11. Second-up second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Kokatahi carrying 58.5kg at $15. Terrific chance to return to form. |
7 BROCK RYAN |
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MIKKIE
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG I R Johnson Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn on January 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind California Command with 58kg at $51. Second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1300m, 4 len behind Chispa with 58.5kg at $101. Tested again. |
5 J FORD |
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SIR WILLIAM
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd , Dr C M Rogers, P T Blair, Mrs C C Young, Bundalong Racing (Mgr: J R Gunston), Ms F P Taylor, M W Powell, I G Mathieson, C A Sala, R D Starr, G Seto, A N Fitzgerald, Mrs E L H Cullen, T W Donaldson, Mrs M Donaldson, J W Hermiston, J R MacLachlan & Laurel Oak William At the latest run 6th of 8 at Nowra Super Mdn on February 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Firepop carrying 58kg at $21. Before that 3rd in a small field at Orange Mdn on February 9 over 1280m, in the wet; 2 len behind Milly Molly Mandy carrying 57.5kg at $26. Hard to recommend with any confidence. |
4 AMY MCLUCAS |
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ANYONE
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: S A Mills), Newton Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: H F Newton), Newton Ladies (Mgr: Mrs A C Newton) & Nunya Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Keast) Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Golden Straand carrying 57kg at $8. First up last campaign settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 2 2024 over 1000m, 3 len behind Daella carrying 56kg at $7. Trialled on January 29 at Rosehill over 1030m and finished fourth. Tested from the draw. |
11 J PENZA |
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BETTER BLOOM
ROBERT QUINN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG G Harvey Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Curado with 55.5kg at $31. Last start 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Mid Mdn on February 14 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind The Magic Man carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Coming along nicely but drawn the carpark. |
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DAME DIVIDEND
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), J E Carter, Ms B J Evans, S J Martz, V Multari, Mrs F N Davidson, M R Denny, B R Douglas, M Kilic, D G Martz, C J Mcgillivray, Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins), Mrs M A De Lyall, J A Forrest, R M Burton & J Incher Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 8 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kitesurfing with 56.5kg at $101. Second-up got back early 7th of 9 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1350m, slow going 4 len behind Serpico carrying 56.5kg at $20. Capable of sharp improvement. |
2 A CALDER |
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SUNDAY PUNCH
CLARRY CONNERS 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Ms C A Grouse & Victory Lodge (Mgr: C E Conners) Most recently second last of 10 at Newcastle Mdn on February 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind No No Yes with 55.5kg at $101. Before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid 3yo Mdn on February 19 over 1300m, 5 len behind Cosmic Avenger with 55kg at $151. Needs to show a lot more before recommending. |
4 A LAYT |
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BIG BERTHA
MAREE HOPKINS 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG E J Lawlor & S P Hopkins Last start second last of 9 at Orange Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Astrogazer carrying 56kg at $41. The start before that second last in a small field at Gosford Mdn on February 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Artie Steamer with 52kg at $91. Hard to have. |
1 DALE COLE |
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ZIG
JASON ATTARD 4YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG S O'Donnell & Ms J N Lucas Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 8 at Orange Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Splendid Magnus carrying 59kg at $31. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1450m, 13 len behind Rainbow Blessing with 59kg at $91. Not keen. |
16 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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SUSPICIOUS TIME
DARRYL ROLFE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms C Ratanasomboon Last start 4th of 9 at Yass Pic Clb on February 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Memphis Tennessee carrying 63kg at $12. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1460m, 6 len behind Common Goal carrying 59kg at $151. Prefer to see him back in form. |
5 NICK HEYWOOD |
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ASTOUND BEAUTY
DAVID PFIEFFER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), One Pound Sterling (Mgr: A Shomar), N Gopaul, Foulstone (Mgr: I J Foulstone), T G Baker, Mrs B Baker, M Lovell, J King, 3 Guru's (Mgr: S M McManus), L M Erak, M J Tomlinson, Mrs E O'Donahue & T Paulding At debut, second last of 9 at Canberra Mdn on February 20 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Silver Touch with 56.5kg at $21. Minor place chance. |
6 LOUISE DAY |
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