Murwillumbah   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

RIVERVIEW HOTEL *BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY * MURWILLUMBAH CUP 1550m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo expected primarily from This'llbetheone and Super Duck. CASTILLIAN (6) backed up his dominant pillar-to-post Ipswich win with a strong second at Doomben in testing conditions. The form around him stacks right up and gun hoop in Jones sticks. Sure to take some catching. GALIFIANAKIS (2) returned to the winner's circle last start in town off the back of two strong efforts to kickoff the campaign. Carries the big weight but is tough and has more to offer. Best to completely forgive the run CRANKY HARRY (4) in the Coffs Harbour Cup, we know he's a much better horse than that. His run prior at Doomben is an accurate indicator and if he can recapture that form he'll be right in the finish. SUPER DUCK (7) wasn’t at his best when third at Eagle Farm last start but had impressed at Doomben the run before. Possesses good early speed and is sure to give backers a sight. Have to include. THIS'LLBETHEONE (5) has been flat in his last two but is capable of bouncing back sharply fourth-up. Don't dismiss easily. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Castillian over Galifianakis.
1 10x98 INVER PARK
KRIS LEES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, J W Woodbridge, F Meduri, B A Brogan, S S Roth, S Mielczarek, G & M Barnett Racing, Carty Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, J R Rourke, Mrs R L Butcher, Jusic and Bailey, Just in Class, W J O'Shea, Coastline Racing, J P Hunter, Mugathree Racing, Inver Park & K W Chia
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Doomben Bm90 on July 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Goldsborough carrying 57.5kg at $31. Last start 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sailor's Secret with 58.5kg at $31. Can't entertain on that form.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
2 1x241 GALIFIANAKIS
JACK BRUCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), S P Anderson, D F Bourke, P F Dwyer, Forte Racing (Mgr: M Forte), Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan), B W Hooper, K J Lusk, M A McLean, T A Morrow, I W Weigh, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel) & R W Wilson
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Eagle Farm Bm78 August 2 over 1600m defeating Northern Decree carrying 60kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on July 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Yet He Moves with 59kg at $12. Should be right there at the business end.
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JACE MCMURRAY
White, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Stars
3 92620 MISSISSIPPI PRINCE
BRENT GRAY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs V M Gray, M Doohan, Miss S Gray, S R Gray & Mrs S Doohan
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Glasshouse Hcp on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fortunate Kiss carrying 53kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 10 at Doomben Bm85 on June 25 over 1640m, slow going long-neck behind Eaglemont carrying 58kg at $4.40. Among the chances.
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L P ROLLS
Green, White Fern, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 65026 CRANKY HARRY
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan)
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Coffs Cup Bm96 on August 1 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Time Quest with 55kg at $11. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Doomben Cl6 on July 12 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Tuff Tu Mus with 57kg at $5. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.
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JETT NEWMAN
Yellow, Blue Circle, Vertical Line
5 1x635 THIS'LLBETHEONE
JACK BRUCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), D J Ayliffe, G Benson, M G Billington, C Boyce, Ms J H Castree, D P Courtney, M Dunleavy, R J Hunter, S A Hunter, M I Nelson, J M Roberts, D Germaine, Taylor Peterson (Mgr: S W Taylor), J W O'Kearney, S Gallagher, D Yeates & N Lillie
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Eagle Farm Bm85 on August 9 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cunnamulla Fella with 58.5kg at $13. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Eagle Farm Hcp on July 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Caboche carrying 54kg at $9.50. Not without his chance.
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A MALLYON
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
6 42112 CASTILLIAN
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), F J Biviano, J T D Barlow, J J George, J S Galligan, T J Harry, R T O'Grady, N Tran, R J Albert, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D R Smeath), Way Up In The Sky (Mgr: M Smith), D N Brassington, N W Weston & B J J Morris
Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Doomben Bm85 on July 26 over 1350m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Super Duck with 58kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Ipswich Cl6 June 21 over 1350m defeating Restonica with 55kg at $6.50. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
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ANGELA JONES
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 17813 SUPER DUCK
MICHAEL HEMMINGS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings), F J Natoli, A F Natoli, K Strange, A D Lewis, N E Richards & Ms K L Robertson
Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Eagle Farm Hcp on August 9 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Amur carrying 50kg at $11. The run before that won by 2 len at Doomben Bm85 July 26 over 1350m on a heavy track defeating Castillian with 51.5kg at $20. Will give some cheek.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Dark Green, Orange Stripes And Sleeves, Dark Green Cap
8 30764 PREMISE
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), BCI Racing (Mgr: B M Crismale), PB Duncan, P Paradise, B J Mahon, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), R L Charley, Mrs C T Dooner, Mrs M M Bailey, M C Clarkson, J M Yeldham, A M Rowley-Bates, S J Baldwin, G M Fraser, Postman Racing (Mgr: P A O'connor) & Ms J A Ward
Most recently 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw on August 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Umetini carrying 56.5kg at $2.25. The race before that 6th of 13 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Pensativa carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Scratched.
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Lilac, Purple Chevrons
9 23579 THE CATCH
JEFF DUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S P Judge & D Lyons
Most recently 9th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on August 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Redzoust carrying 60kg at $41. Before that 7th of 16 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Logan Street Lion with 54.5kg at $61. Tested again.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Emerald Green, White Inverted Vee And Collar, Striped Sleeves, White Cuffs, Peak And Pom Pom
10 76237 SIZZLING GAL
LIAM BIRCHLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
P J Mccarthy, Ms H Stewardson, Mrs A Tucker, J R C Hickey, H J Hickey, Mrs L A Jones, T L Carmichael & Miss C M Birchley
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Doomben Bm70 on August 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Walsh Bay carrying 57kg at $21. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Coffs Harbour Coffs Cup Bm96 on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Time Quest carrying 54kg at $51. Could sneak into minors.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Maroon, White V And Cap
11 21111 RESURRECTED
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Bacarella (Mgr: S G Darby), W D Brown, M A Johnson, B Klemke, J F Neilsen, C Smith, Insufficient Funds Racing (Mgr: O Karovski), I E Huntly & S Zarkow
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at Gold Coast Bm65 August 2 over 1400m in soft going defeating Decisive Lass with 62kg at $3.40. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw July 5 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Dunloe carrying 58kg at $3. Has to be respected for obvious reasons.
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JAKE BAYLISS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
12 5x621 KAIROS LOUIE
CHRIS ZINTILIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J Farragher, Ms D C Griffiths, Miss E Thompson, Miss N Perkins, C Zintilis & R J Patterson
Recent form sound. Last start won by a long-neck at Doomben Bm70 July 26 over 1615m on a rain affected track defeating Rock Hard Love carrying 55.5kg at $5. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on July 8 over 1650m, head behind Carravilla with 57.5kg at $2.60. Not hopeless.
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BEN LOOKER
White, Turquoise Band
13 52x34 SMART ACTION
MICHAEL MORRISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
For Real Racing (Mgr: S V Isbister) & The Ten Percenters (Mgr: Mrs R Davis)
Third-up today. First-up got back early 3rd in a small field at Doomben Cl5 on July 16 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Weigall Tiger carrying 53.5kg at $6. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Doomben Cl5 on August 6 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Blazen Boots with 51.5kg at $4. Each-way hope.
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TAHLIA FENLON
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
14 9x847 COLD ONE
GLENN THORNTON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
C Bennett, C M Miller, Mrs T Hrabar, B K Cook, Ms T L Jones, Rose And Two Thorns, C C Tonks-Foote, Ms P Jacobs, Anytime Racing (Mgr: P Wright), L R Marshall, M Napier, Fly Rock Racing (Mgr: C R Harms), B Smith, D J McNamara, J R Chester, S G Gardner, First Timers (Mgr: G Mannix) & D J Simmons
Last start 7th of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on July 26 over 1615m, slow going 3 len behind Kairos Louie carrying 60kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm68 on July 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Yes To Excess with 60kg at $20. Happy enough to avoid.
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Royal Blue, White TT Horse Logo, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap and Pom Pom