Mudgee   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

WILD OATS COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo from Taipan Legend leading Rail Trail. THE IMPECKABLE (2) showed improvement second-up at Tamworth when up to this distance and has a senior rider taking over from an ideal draw. Close to a peak and he will be one of the hardest to beat. TAIPAN LEGEND (1) resumed at Muswellbrook with a big weight and tired after leading. Has won here and will be fitter for the run so is open to improvement. PODCAST (3) wasn't far away in two runs at this sort of level before tackling a Highway at Rosehill. Find this a lot easier and with any luck he can be in the finish. AIN'T SHE SWELL (4) gets the chance to find some form and CROWN LEGEND (6) could place. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Impeckable to win.
1 421x0 TAIPAN LEGEND
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C Crockett, Ms E Williams, B F Kerr, G J Mccarthy, G J Lockhart, J Mccarthy, M J Robinson, P W Griffin, P Wensemius, Mrs P Byrnes & S J Byrnes
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on June 13 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Keep At 'Em carrying 62.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn on November 19 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Sir Remlap carrying 60kg at $8. Might want it a little further but won here before a spell and can be competitive.
6
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
2 31x73 THE IMPECKABLE
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
E Sydun, M T Coleman, Mrs S L Henry, M Leahy, L B Kelly, M Barton, S Roby, Ms C A Branch, PFI Racing (Mgr: K A Paine), P J Foster, Blues Racing, T A Bolwell, D J Spinks, J G Nicholson, T J Desmyth, C R Willebrands, Suffering Succotash (Mgr: R L Coward), W J Wheeldon, N Walter & R M Cairnduff
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Myalaby with 60kg at $3.90. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on June 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Great Point with 60kg at $8. Close to a peak now and only has to hold form to be in the finish.
5
C LEVER
Scarlet, Old Gold And White Checked Braces, Armbands And Cap
3 31560 PODCAST
DAR LUNN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms K M Flaherty & B Boutros
Most recently 10th of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Super Norwest with 54kg at $31. The run before that got back early 6th of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Deion carrying 59kg at $3.30. Overlook run in town last time and he wasn't far off them prior so give another chance.
11
AARON BULLOCK
Gold, Lime Green V, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Armbands, Pink Cap
4 3x009 AIN'T SHE SWELL
GARRY LUNN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
P G Harrow, J W Harrow, W G Harrow, Mrs W A Cranfield, H J Cranfield, J G Porteous, Mrs C A Porteous, Mrs K K Chapman, B B Chapman & Ms J L Campbell
At the latest run second last of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Bm66 on June 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Midnight Dream carrying 53.5kg at $61. The race before that 11th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on June 13 over 1450m, slow going 7 len behind Keep At 'Em carrying 60.5kg at $71. Unsuited back in trip last run and chance to bounce back from a good gate.
4
LEESHELLE SMALL
Red, White Halves, Checked Sleeves, Red Cap
5 47x61 WAY TO DIVINE
SHARON JEFFRIES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S Jeffries & M Hackett
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 14 at Parkes Cl2-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Turned Down carrying 55kg at $61. Second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Parkes Bm50 June 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Geostorm with 61kg at $2.80. Rates highly. Comes off a win at the non-TABs and with the wide gate will need plenty of luck.
12
M A CAHILL
Red, Blue And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Checked Armbands, Red, Blue And White Checked Cap
6 88384 CROWN LEGEND
MACK GRIFFITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M D Griffith, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, S E Pennell, P N Rees, Miss J Conroy, G J Hume, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, D P Ure, Miss C M McMaster, Ms L Conroy, Mrs A Griffith & J J Brown
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Warren Cl1-Sw on June 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind Southerly Buster carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that 8th of 13 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Antilocapra with 53kg at $18. Made headway last time. Local who is around the mark without winning and has place claims.
8
M BELL
Red With Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves And Black Cap
7 38x50 DARK THINKER
ALISON SMITH
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C Davies, J Davies, Mrs S E Harrison, S E Harrison, S Walker, J W Nowlan, P HINES, J Nowlan, Miss S E Davies, J W Whatman, D Marshall & J Tancred
Second run back. First-up after three months second last in a small field at Bathurst Bm58 on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Vis I Do with 54.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Ipswich Bm60 on January 7 over 1666m, 2.5 len behind Autumn Miss with 58kg at $9.50. Expect improvement up in distance but perhaps better later on.
12
Royal Blue, Apricot Star, Star Sleeves, Apricot Cap, Royal Blue Star And Pom Pom
8 14630 TROPICANA'S CUBE
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Arcella Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Arcella)
Most recently second last of 11 at Coonamble Bm58 on June 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Always Fiorente with 58.5kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 12 at Moree Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Kranich with 58.5kg at $14. Form is mixed and will need to find a few lengths on latest effort.
9
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Yellow, Green Collar, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 x0047 A BOY NAMED SOO
DAVID J SMITH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
T W Marskell & J R Darby
Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Coonamble Cg&E Cl1 on June 15 over 1300m, 4 len behind Hollywood Gold with 55.5kg at $21. Before that 4th of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Deion carrying 58kg at $51. Needs to show more.
7
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Lime Green, Black Wings
10 87186 KILTIKI
MERV RUMBLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J B Mckay, D C Saunders & M B Rumble
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Narromine Cl1-Sw on June 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind West Head carrying 59kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 11 at Coonamble Cg&E Cl1 on June 15 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Hollywood Gold with 55kg at $41 - place best.
5
Green And Black Quarters, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
11 63163 PAINITE
DAVID J SMITH
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
D J Smith
Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at Coonamble F&M Cl1 on June 15 over 1300m, 7 len behind Fetes Des Meres carrying 53kg at $20. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1200m in the wet defeating Gettin' Tipsy carrying 55kg at $13. Can mix form so wouldn't shock if she bounces back.
10
ZOE HUNT
Dark Green, Old Gold Horseshoe, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
12 05455 BIG SHOT LEGEND
KIEREN HAZELTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
J Smith
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Parkes Bm50 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Way To Divine with 58.5kg at $4.20. Before that 5th of 8 at Tamworth Cl3 on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Whistling Straits with 54.5kg at $15. Just battling of late but good draw gives him every hope.
3
JORDAN QUINCE
Red, Black Sash, Quartered Cap
13 44284 FANTASY CROWNED
JANELLE GALEA
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs I M Hallett, Mrs J L Galea, B J Wilson & S M Galea
Most recently 4th of 11 at Coonamble Cg&E Cl1 on June 15 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Hollywood Gold carrying 53kg at $4.80. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Warren Cl1-Sw on June 2 over 1600m, 11 len behind Southerly Buster carrying 57kg at $14. No easier here than recent attempts.
2
WENDY PEEL
Red And Blue Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red And Blue Quartered Cap
14 85x26 NEST IN THE HILLS
KYLIE KENNEDY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms K A Kennedy
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Gulgong Cl2 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Jade Division carrying 55kg at $9. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Cl2-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Speedy Henry carrying 59kg at $61. Might prefer it a bit easier.
10
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
White, Navy KK, Navy Sleeves With White Stars And Cap
15 21704 RAIL TRAIL
MACK GRIFFITH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Griffith , P Rees , A A Eather & S E Pennell
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Bathurst Bm58 on June 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Vis I Do carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Before that ran last of 12 at Quirindi Cl1 on May 12 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Sirius Flyer with 59kg at $10. Drawn well and has a place chance.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red With Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves And Black Cap