Muswellbrook 06 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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EMPIRE GUARD CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 31) Rail: +3m 1000m - 300m, True Remainder. |
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Bold Design is the likely leader at a strong tempo. MIC DROP (7) made a dream return off a massive 537-day break, showing no rust when running them along and never looking back here. That was a terrific training performance and while the second-up run can sometimes bring them undone, it felt like the perfect pipe-opener. Plenty more to offer and a clear winning hope again. BOLD DESIGN (4) resumes after an eye-catching first prep where he looked the real deal. Has been kept ticking with two easy trials and maps to get the suck run in behind. Expect him to be in the finish fresh. ROTHO BRO (5) is a sharp fresh performer and has trialled well. NARCISSIST (1) is capable if the blinkers spark him up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mic Drop to win again.
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| 1 | 7x619 |
NARCISSIST
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG M A Koundouris & W Freedman Last start second last of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on September 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Battle Hymn with 59kg at $9.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Everybody Rise carrying 59kg at $1.60. Blinkers going on should sharpen him and he can make amends. |
6 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 2 | 1 |
ARGYROS
LUKE A THOMAS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L J Harriss Getting off the mark on debut; scored a big 3 len win at Taree Mdn-Sw September 23 over 1007m on a soft track defeating Bonjour Bill with 59kg at $4.80. Stick with him. |
11 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 3 | 214x5 |
NOR NOR WEST
ALEX MARTYN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A M Martyn, A J Pratt, S J Pratt, G W Mayer & Mrs G Mayer Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Ctry Cl1 on August 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Beyond My Ken carrying 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Dubbo Cge Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Naval Officer carrying 56kg at $4.20. Likely improver that deserves respect. |
9 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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| 4 | 13x |
BOLD DESIGN
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), J D Barrett, M Lum, C M Wightman, K Schuetza, G J Reay & M W O'Brien Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 April 11 over 1100m, a long neck behind Executive Decision with 57.5kg at $5.50. On debut won by 0.7 len Taree Mdn-Sw March 25 over 1007m on heavy track defeating Crazy Mikki carrying 58.5kg at $12. Everything points to a bright return. |
4 C REITH |
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| 5 | x169x |
ROTHO BRO
JARROD AUSTIN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J B Critchley, J M Austin, Falcon Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Vella), Ingleburn Misfits (Mgr: M P Dowdy), D A Gunther & D B Tipping Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl1 May 23 over 1206m, 6 len behind Christmas Star with 59kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3 len win. Mudgee Mdn April 20 over 1100m defeating A Bar In Paris with 58.5kg at $5. Goes well fresh and is drawn to get the gun run with Bullock steering. |
1 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 6 | 86644 |
LADY MEMPHIS
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs M A Smith, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), Mrs R Crouch, EastWest Racing, J Hunt, Mrs S Stevens, M J Hall & J Bell Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Goulburn Bm66 on September 25 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Extreme Diamond with 55.5kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track Cl1 on September 15 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Bullion Hunter carrying 58kg at $8. Not far away last start. Deserves each-way consideration. |
5 M BELL |
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| 7 | 67x1 |
MIC DROP
TODD HOWLETT 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG S A Dyson, C Tanzer, A Robey, Mrs K Robey, M Saller, Mrs M Saller, J G Weston & Mrs J A Weston Second run back. First-up after about 18 months favourite; won by a head at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1000m defeating Shenandoah River carrying 57kg at $2.35. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 2yo F Osc on March 27 2024 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind More Territories with 56kg at $17. Made the perfect return and has plenty left to offer. |
7 R JONES |
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| 8 | 989x0 |
AQUAFIRE
SARA RYAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG A Farley, M J Murphy, Ms A Murphy, A M Purcell, R J Poot, R J Soranson, B I Way, G C Haines, R R Bell, D T Annesley, G J Egan & Ms K A Southwell Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Dubbo October 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Echelon with 56kg at $5.50. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Dubbo October 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Echelon carrying 56kg at $5.50. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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| 9 | 79x22 |
NEVERMISTA
SIMON CASEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG M T Slater Second run back. First-up after -2 days raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Dubbo on October 3 over 1000m, long-neck behind Echelon with 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Dubbo on October 3 over 1000m, long-neck behind Echelon carrying 56kg at $5.50. Heading the right direction and deserves consideratrion. |
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SHE'S A BAD GIRL
DAMIEN LANE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D F Lane, S P Hodgson, T J Lane, G W Truran, N B Welsh, J Macdonald, J H P C Ownership Group (Mgr: P Joyce), B Atkins, D Mitchell, C Atkins & J J McKie Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Wyong Mid Bm64 May 8 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Formal carrying 55kg at $51. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 November 12 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Reward For Eric with 58.5kg at $6. Need to see signs of life before getting interested. |
2 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 11 | 70776 |
LOVE AND LIGHT
BEN LEES 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG B K Lees At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track Cl1 on September 15 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Bullion Hunter with 55kg at $51. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 on July 28 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Written Fame carrying 57.5kg at $19. Prefer others. |
8 A GIBBONS |
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| 12 | 05414 |
MAGNOLIA JEWEL
TRACEY BARTLEY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms T A Quinn Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Dubbo on October 3 over 1000m, 3 len behind Echelon carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that won by a nose at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn September 14 over 1012m on a rain affected track defeating Concoction carrying 55kg at $11. Going well. Holds genuine claims on best efforts. |
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FAKE
JUSTIN BOWEN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG P M Farrell At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Narromine Cl1 on September 22 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Trumpty Dumpty with 55kg at $11. Before that won by 1.1 len at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw September 8 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Reigning Captain carrying 57kg at $3.50. Others have better credentials. |
3 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 14 | 96535 |
CARBROOK
MARK HOWARD 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A A Pacey, A P Kelly, D Mcilveen, P R Elsley, D McLoughney, K M Flower, M W Bates, M Grimwood, S D Pratt, S Jensen, H Brake, R Brown, J Gelfius, B N Fleming, T J Casey, S C Pepper, D J Rosenberg, Pit Racing (Mgr: N J Beckett), D Johnston & G J Thackeray At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Bowraville Cl1 on September 20 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Miss Molokai with 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on August 23 over 1006m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Wine Time with 58kg at $4.40. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
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