Gunnedah 05 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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PURSEHOUSE RURAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1250m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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All Too Sneaky and Tigers Roar should set a strong clip. EXCEEDAQA (12) returned from a spell with a moderate effort in heavy going over this trip at Newcastle last start. Kept fresh since that run five weeks ago. Will find this a lot easier and looks the one to beat. WASTED DAYS (5) progressed nicely last start at the second run of the campaign, chiming in late for a close third over 1200m at Bathurst. Ready to peak at the third run back from an extended lay-off. SHARPEN THE KNIVES (10) returned in good order at Armidale recently. Beautifully drawn and can hold that form. TIGERS ROAR (2) felt the pinch close to home when resuming from a month-long let-up over this distance at Newcastle last time. Will tighten up following that run and should be prominent for a long way. The speedy ALL TOO SNEAKY (6) has been kept fresh for this and should give backers a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Exceedaqa each-way.
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GOLDEN PASSPORT
HOLLY WILLIAMS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A Bott) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Geelong Bm58 May 10 over 2240m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Here With Me with 60kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 April 6 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Edge Of Reward carrying 57kg at $4. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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TIGERS ROAR
GREGORY HICKMAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G D Hickman, B R Turton, Ms M Moyle, C L Green, A York, Miss J J B Hickman, L R Green, B R McMaugh, S L Knight, P Piras, Bushytail Buds (Mgr: D A Tagliapietra), Ms K Heber, S Jackson, G Piras, Ms J E Hall, K J Green & Mrs S Rowles Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 23 over 1250m, in the wet; 4 len behind Motoscafo carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 on March 24 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Bertie carrying 61.5kg at $4.60. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
9 AARON BULLOCK |
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MERCANTILIST
SARA RYAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 59.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by a neck at Gosford Mid Mdn March 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Winning Rulet with 57kg at $1.70. Since finished fifth in a Wyong trial over 1000m on April 24. SCRATCHED. |
16 BRONTE SIMPSON |
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RAIL TRAIL
MACK GRIFFITH 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M D Griffith , P Rees , A A Eather & S E Pennell Useful type. Last start 7th of 12 at Bathurst Ctry Cl1 on April 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Giovanna Star carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Before that won by a head at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw April 14 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Dub with 58.5kg at $2. SCRATCHED. |
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WASTED DAYS
BRETT ROBB 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs W M Robb Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 14 at Dubbo Cl1 on April 7 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Rock 'N' Reign with 55kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Bathurst Ctry Cl1 on April 25 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Giovanna Star carrying 59kg at $15. Racing well. Sure to be a major player. |
5 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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ALL TOO SNEAKY
DAMIEN LANE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Mrs D M Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley) Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months led but faded 3rd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Written Scandal carrying 53.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Canberra Cl1 on October 11 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Lambay with 58.5kg at $4.50. Back in good order and cannot be ruled out. |
8 ANNA ROPER |
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BRIGHELLA
RAY HARTLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L F Hatch, Mrs K L Hatch, D J Hatch, Mrs R A Hatch, M W Brown & M D Keating Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Scone Bm66 on April 14 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Totoka with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 3 len behind Chandon Star with 58kg at $21. Others going a lot better. |
10 SIENA GRIMA |
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DIVINE BENE
ADAM DUGGAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG It's Not Easy (Mgr: L A Salvador), D R Ridge, P M O'Shea, K Martin, A J Russell, D King, D Lom, E T Avramides, Mrs V King, G Giles, L Hodge, S A Foster, D E Atkinson, C Ferrari, C Parke & T A Cooper Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1150m in the wet defeating The Piccolino carrying 59kg at $2.45. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 1 over 1250m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Lutetia carrying 53.5kg at $4.40. SCRATCHED. |
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STRAAND CARE
BRETT CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G Harvey Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start got back early 5th of 9 at Armidale Bm58 on April 6 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Dune And Dusted with 60.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 5th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Merchant Gold carrying 55.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
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SHARPEN THE KNIVES
TRACY BELL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs C J Sewell, L J Sewell, Mrs E M Ulrick, S R Ulrick, F Yule, Mrs L J Sewell, J M Sewell, D Clyde-Smith, Mrs D A Clyde-Smith & Mrs J Ranck Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Nation Changing carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Newcastle Prov 3yo+ Mdn on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind My Mate Cobber with 57.5kg at $7.50. Fitter and worth following up. |
3 KODY NESTOR |
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CHILLCUZ
KRIS LEES 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Morgcam Racing, R D Moore, N B Whatmore, P J Harbrow, W & I Flett, Changing Seasons, M J Hadaway, Krusty Dave, J Mlikota, E H Neal, D G Fitzpatrick, Swinging Again, P C Marshall, R I Darrah, C D Enders, B R Phillips, S M Paterson & J Lovett Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ballina Cl1 December 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Brave Instinction carrying 57kg at $2.90. On debut second of 10 at Kempsey Mdn November 8 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Nay Pee Cee carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Keep a close eye on the betting. |
1 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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EXCEEDAQA
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock No 2, NMC Racing, J M Carter, Mrs J E Becker, MKG, Saxodi, N B Whatmore, PAC Racing, A White, The Bow Pair, Loftus Park, T P Johns, D N Sparks, P Hughes, Mugathree Racing, M 2 K L D Racing, Saddaqa, Ursino Racing, Nine Holes Racing & GSP Battlers Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 1 over 1250m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Lutetia with 55.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn on August 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Spirit Of Wealth carrying 56kg at $26. Strips fitter and looks the testing material. |
6 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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KOWLOON PRINCESS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Dr J C Wong Useful type. Last start won by 2.75 len at Armidale Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Holy Song with 55kg at $2. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Curly Bend with 56.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED. |
12 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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OUR WARRIOR
JEREMY SYLVESTER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S Elaro, P B Elaro & G Massoud Last start 9th of 12 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Nikody's Diego carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 6 len behind So You Suggest carrying 58.5kg at $21. SCRATCHED. |
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REALLY MOTIVATED
DAMIEN LANE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley), P A Colley, K Colley, Mrs D M Colley, S A Colley & J Colley Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Scone Cl1-Sw October 25 over 2200m, 13 len behind Placid Pearl with 57kg at $16. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 April 9 2024 over 1500m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Flying Bandit carrying 55kg at $12. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
4 BRONTE SIMPSON |
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TRUST A KITTY
CINDY MONAGHAN 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Mrs C L Monaghan & A A Barlow Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Dubbo Cl1 on April 7 over 1000m, 10 len behind Rock 'N' Reign with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Bathurst Ctry Mdn on October 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Star Intrigue with 54.5kg at $3.30. Must improve sharply to feature. |
11 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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YOU HAVE TO GO
PETER H BLOOMFIELD 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Thommo's (Mgr: J L Thompson), Mrs P M Thompson, Ms R C Thompson, Ms A J Thompson & G Hilton Last start 9th of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Miss Capricorn carrying 58kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 24 over 1150m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Kimberley Moon with 55kg at $4.20. SCRATCHED. |
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FANTASY CROWNED
JANELLE GALEA 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs I M Hallett, Mrs J L Galea, B J Wilson & S M Galea Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Dubbo Bm50 on April 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Press Forward carrying 58kg at $11. Last start 4th of 12 at Bathurst Ctry Cl1 on April 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Giovanna Star carrying 53kg at $7. Cannot be ruled out. |
7 BRAITH NOCK |
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