Muswellbrook 28 Mar 2025
GOING: S(5)
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***BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY*** ACORP MUSWELLBROOK GOLD CUP 1500m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: True. |
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Les Vampires should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. LES VAMPIRES (11) lived up to expectations second up when a fighting on pace winner over 1400m at Rosehill in fast time in BM88 grade. Can go on with it now and will prove hard to catch from the gate. PROMITTO (14) consistent gelding lugging the big weights well in Midway class. Comes here in peak form and won't know himself on the limit weight. Genuine each-way player in this tougher contest. FLYING TRAPEZE (10) stable had a throw at the stumps when a fading last in the G1 All Star Mile behind Tom Kitten at Flemington. Earlier efforts can see him return to form. WEST OF AFRICA (1) will be giving away a big start again after charging late when third in the G2 Ajax Stakes at Rosehill over 1500m last time out. Sure to be powering late. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Les Vampires to take catching.
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WEST OF AFRICA
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG O T I Racing, A R Lambert, Mrs K I Ward, P L Ward, Miss MF Cox, S Bluth, P Hickman, I Hopkins, G A Snow, M B Heffernan, Beartown 22 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), Webbmck Racing, Meant To Be Lucky, P A Tasker, Mrs J A Cartledge, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, Hon. G J Williamson & W O A Racing Useful type. Last start 3rd of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 2 len behind Iowna Merc carrying 53kg at $11. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at Rosehill Jamesruse on February 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Ducasse with 57.5kg at $6.50. Bold showing expected. |
9 AARON BULLOCK |
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BERKSHIRE SHADOW
CIARON MAHER 6YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock, J A Murray, J W Woodbridge, B A Watkins, M D Garreffa, No Bull, B.J & A.K Paterson, A A Brogan, M P Barker, N B Whatmore, G & M Barnett Racing, D Robertson, D J Mcgrath, J P Hunter, S S Roth, T M Dickson, D G Butcher, N Loader, Shadow Racing & Berkshire Shadow Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Zouatica carrying 56kg at $9. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 20 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Here To Shock with 57.5kg at $11. Has won second up before but this looks a bit rich. |
17 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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DUCASSE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Winkurra Colts (Mgr: M J Freedman), Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), P T O'Brien, Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), T E Kennedy, Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), G R Dwyer, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), W J Hawkins & Sledmere Stud Third-up today. Resuming favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Rosehill Jamesruse February 22 over 1400m defeating Headley Grange carrying 56kg at $4.40. Last start 5th of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Iowna Merc with 53kg at $3.20. Deserves another chance. |
19 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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GREBENI
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG I C Burford, T J Boland, M G Wallington, Ms J L Jones, P M Riccobon, Mrs R G Riccobon, Blowhole Racing (G P Koks), Par 3 Racing (G A Mchugh), Sort Of Kiama (J A Murphy), Bluedog Racing (R Harvey), The Beaches Pony Club (M J Murphy), Tyneside Oval Racing (J W Allen) & Matty Mud Guts (S Allen) Having second run back today. Last start 3rd of 8 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Sandpaper carrying 54kg at $12. At only start last preparation 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qlty on October 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yellow Brick with 57.5kg at $11. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
13 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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WILLIAMSBURG
BRETT CAVANOUGH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Komune (Mgr: M L Lacy), Mermen (Mgr: M L Lacy), Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison) & Miss S Williams Resuming. Finished off last preparation 15th of 18 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks October 19 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes March 8 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rustic Steel with 54kg at $12. Any rain would help is cause. |
1 BRAITH NOCK |
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BOLD MAC
RICHARD COLLETT 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B F Connors, P B Gudsell, Mrs M F M Gudsell, B J Gudsell, P M Moriarty, Mrs C J Moriarty & C D Cromarty Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn second last of 9 at Rosehill Jamesruse on February 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ducasse carrying 58kg at $81. Second-up 6th of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Zouatica carrying 55.5kg at $19. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away. |
4 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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SIBAAQ
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Bennett Racing P/L (Mgr: N Bennett), N Bennett, B Molloy, B Britten, Romy's Room (Mgr: Mrs K Wymer), R Beattie, Mrs A Szuster, Gaire P/L (Mgr: D Molloy), T Stanley, A Stanley, M Eastmure, A Arkinstall, G Walker, Bennett Maid to Dream, J Gray, M Broadhead, Blackbird Power Racing No 1 & WayneJen Second-up. First-up after eight months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Rosehill Jamesruse on February 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ducasse with 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Sky Lab carrying 56.5kg at $12. Value prospect. |
13 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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JIMI HENDRIX
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG C E Holt, E Lam Shin Cheung, P L Ward, M D Wiener, M J Grace, C Liu, Mrs J A Jarvin, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, P A Rapone, A F I Racing (Mgr: L Catalano), Mrs F E Middleton, Dr J R Ramsay, Dr V Garbharran, G J P Van Ameyden, Hon. G J Williamson, Ms J D Mcguffie, Miss A S Neasham & Mrs L Holt Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Atc Cup November 30 over 2000m, soft track; 9 len behind Floating carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup October 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Midnight Blue carrying 58kg at $26. Might be better off following this run. |
8 R JONES |
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GLORY DAZE
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Deg Racing, My Racehorse No 1, S E C Duke, Dory Gaze, A R E Investments, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, T C Eddy, D P Heffernan, A McSparron, W J Roennfeldt, Wild Hogs & Young Bucks, A J Willoughby, Mrs P M Brice, R S Chilov, J M Simmons & A J Luciano First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong November 23 over 1600m, 10 len behind Gringotts carrying 53kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 11th of 17 at Rosehill Bm88 September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Willaidow with 61kg at $26. Later on. |
19 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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FLYING TRAPEZE
GARY PORTELLI 4YO B/BR HORSE 54.0KG G Portelli, Portelli Flying Trapeze, Mrs L Horseman, Mrs N Rose, Ms D Abrahams, Mrs G Daley,Thoroughbred Girls No. 10, Mrs K Johnson,C Duggan, Ms K Salisbury, Mrs G Gammage, Champagne Sheilas, Mrs F Schifilliti, Mrs L Morton, Mrs S Wallace, Mrs A E McCrory, Mrs Barker, Ms K Wood, A Roden & M Psaltis Last start ran last of 7 at Flemington in the G1 All-Star Mile on March 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Tom Kitten carrying 59kg at $151. The run before that 7th of 13 at Doomben Hcp on February 22 over 1615m, 2.75 len behind Kronenbourg carrying 56kg at $5.50. Expected to play a big role in this easier contest. |
5 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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LES VAMPIRES
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG T Gorgovski, Mrs S A Hardie, J W F Adams, T R Martin, T Heffernan, D J Counsel, Mrs J A Vacey, Miss S Latner & G J McNamara Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Randwick Bm88 on March 1 over 1200m, head behind Spring Lee carrying 56kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Rosehill Bm88 March 15 over 1400m defeating Bojangles carrying 56kg at $3.20. Rates highly. Great chance to win again. |
6 RACHEL KING |
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LAVISH EMPIRE
PETER SNOWDEN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG V Ferraro, Mrs N J Estall, V Monteleone, R A Wade-Cooper, D P Iocca, T Wheeler, V Grech, A Grech, B G Tie, G J Cavanagh, Mrs M Ferraro & H S Hueppe Most recently 5th of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Zouatica carrying 54kg at $10. The start before that 9th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on February 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind With Your Blessing carrying 59kg at $19. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest. |
11 M BELL |
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OSMAN
MACK GRIFFITH 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M D & Mrs A S Griffith, Miss B A Simpson, P N Rees & Gooree Stud (Mgr: E M Cojuangco) Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on March 22 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Warby with 56kg at $21. The run before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 February 23 over 1400m defeating Little Beginnings carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. This is a tougher assignment. |
12 BEN LOOKER |
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PROMITTO
DAVID ATKINS 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG M R Chidgey Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 8 over 1600m, neck behind Pocketing with 61kg at $10. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on February 22 over 1500m, neck behind Rush Attack carrying 60.5kg at $15. Will take catching on the limit. |
10 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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CINQUE TORRI
BJORN BAKER 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), L Taylor, B Fitz-Gibbon, D Nacorra, E Cohen, D Cohen, G Yovich, G Fitz-Gibbon, G Regan, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Broomhead), K Mccormick, Mrs M Wood, M Wood, N Morris, R Hitchcock, Rowleys Plant Management (Mgr: M Rowley) & S Bedwell Useful type. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Les Vampires with 56.5kg at $21. Before that 5th of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Osman with 59kg at $4.20. Definitely one to consider. |
2 WINONA COSTIN |
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DANCES WITH HOOVES
CAMERON CROCKETT 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B A Rutter, V F Aloschi, G E Price, C R Davies, L A Calvert, D Oranje, M Tobin & G Dawson Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 14 at Tamworth H&Nw Champ on March 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Intervarsity with 57kg at $20. Second run from a spell 4th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Know Thyself carrying 57kg at $14. Minor money hope. |
3 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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BLACK DUKE
WAYNE WILKES 7YO BLACK GELDING 54.0KG S A Foster, Grandview Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Salameh), M G McHardy, T Kotevski, A Refai, A Tesoriero, T R Spinks, M C Purvis, J P Kazzi, T Velevski, T Dimcevski, Mrs J M Hooper & D E Atkinson Most recently second last of 9 at Wyong Bm78 on March 19 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Edited By with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on February 22 over 1350m, 0.7 len behind Red Defcon carrying 58.5kg at $41. Thereabouts last time and is worth thought for the multiples. |
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INVASIVE DREAMS
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S D Van Tijn, J P Pinchbeck, N L L Miller & H J Cox Last start 3rd of 11 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 59.5kg at $4. The run before that 6th of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Osman carrying 54kg at $7. Recent form not good enough. |
3 ANNA ROPER |
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YOUR TEMPTATION
WAYNE WILKES 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B Manuel, S Bowers, D W Griffiths, P W Hudson & W T Wilkes Racing second-up today. Last outing got back early 6th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 1262m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Floss's One with 60.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation 6th of 14 at Tuncurry Mnc Champ on February 24 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Auzstar with 56kg at $21. Looking to others. |
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SEETHING SEB
KAREN OWEN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A & Mrs L Leopold Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 1262m, slow going 5.5 len behind Floss's One carrying 60.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Taree Hopknliver Bm86 on August 16 over 1405m, in the wet; 10 len behind Run Rory Run carrying 55kg at $26. Doubt he will be troubling these off that run. |
7 MADELINE OWEN |
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