Dubbo 15 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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EVERGREEN TURF WRA COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 31) Rail: True. |
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Star Intrigue should find the front with State Of Grace and Brutal Love on his heels. The rich country championship qualifier is very competitive. KRANICH (2) was doing his best work late, placing over 1200m at this track. Draws out but the longer sprint suits and he has 3.5kg weight relief at this level. Peaks and is still shy of his best. NIMBLE STAR (8) jumped a $2.1F in the same contest and was found to have an issue post-race. Made a big impression beaten a nose at Wyong first-up, and again had no luck finishing 2.5L adrift over 1200m at Randwick. He's on a 9-day return and definitely deserves another chance. BRUTAL LOVE (1) resumed here over shorter beaten a whisker and then recorded an easy win at the track in an 82 over 1200m as a short-priced favourite. Fitter again and he also has winning claims. POISEN POINT (13) resumes and races well here. He's right up to this at best and expect her to be ready for the occasion. A player low in the weights. MICRO MIKKI (7) has pieces of form good enough but has the outside gate to contend with. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Kranich.
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BRUTAL LOVE
CLINT LUNDHOLM 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG C J Lundholm, 2Eighty Crew (Mgr: K Lundholm), R H Ellis, D S Smith, G C Lynch, G R Allan, H Hudson, J Mealey, Mrs K M E Smith, Mrs L E Webb, P M Webb, Ms K S Price, P G Wilson, B J Sommerville, R W Dale, SW Morrow, W B Harper & D D Singh Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm74 on February 2 over 1100m, head behind Inazuma Boy with 59kg at $3. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Bm82 February 15 over 1200m defeating Feirme Prince carrying 56kg at $2.70. Strong form lines and can make the finish. |
7 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 2 | 1x432 |
KRANICH
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M R Mulholland, R M Burton, P Burton, K Khouiss, R W Simpson & Mrs M S Mulholland Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track Ctry Cl4 Prev on March 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Crusader Kings carrying 61kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Muswellbrook Bm82 on February 9 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Miss Rebel with 58kg at $2.60. Made headway last time. Expect a bold showing over the longer sprint. |
12 C LEVER |
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| 3 | 141x7 |
STAR INTRIGUE
BRETT ROBB 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton Second run back. First-up after four months led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at this track Bm82 on February 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Brutal Love carrying 55kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 1.4 len at this track Ctry Bm58 October 3 over 1300m defeating City Gold Speed carrying 60kg at $5. This looks too steep. |
9 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 4 | 4x544 |
FRANKIE'S SHOUT
JANELLE GALEA 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S M Galea, Mrs J L Galea & B J Wilson At the latest run 4th of 12 at Cowra Cl1 on March 9 over 1375m, 3 len behind Hey Jude carrying 58kg at $11. Before that 4th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Cl1 on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind State Of Grace with 59kg at $8. Will need to do a bit more. |
11 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 5 | 19x33 |
JASPER'S WAY
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG K R Turner Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on January 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Just Jacky with 59kg at $8. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on February 9 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Damascus Gate carrying 62kg at $4.40. Prefer in something easier. |
5 ZAC WADICK |
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| 6 | 44311 |
JUST ON FIRE
CONNIE GREIG 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Miss C Greig Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track Bm58 March 6 over 1600m defeating Pappiana carrying 58.5kg at $5. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Condobolin Pic Cl3 February 21 over 1700m defeating Pampuni with 68kg at $2. Tougher here. |
3 BROOKE STOWER |
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| 7 | x5465 |
MICRO MIKKI
BRETT ROBB 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), M A Pilkington, Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), P Aherne, A Bowen, A Cox, S G Freer, D Maxey, D J Scalzo, Mrs T L Scalzo, Mikki Isle (Mgr: D Smith), R Welsh & N P Zoch At the latest run 5th of 13 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on February 21 over 1300m, 8 len behind Rose Aye carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on January 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind Kingdom Undersiege carrying 57.5kg at $10. Chance on his best form. |
13 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 8 | 0x309 |
NIMBLE STAR
BRETT ROBB 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track Ctry Cl4 Prev on March 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Crusader Kings carrying 56kg at $2.10. The run before that 10th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on February 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Fingers Hunter with 58.5kg at $26. Talented and capable of sharp improvement. |
8 ANNA ROPER |
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RIVER ROGUE
CINDY MONAGHAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs C L Monaghan, T S Moses & Miss C J Monaghan Most recently 10th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind Stockholm with 55.5kg at $91. The race before that second last of 7 at Orange Bm50 on February 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rager carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Expect he will just battle again. |
4 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 10 | 31008 |
WASTED DAYS
BRETT ROBB 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs W M Robb At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at this track Ctry Cl4 Prev on March 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Crusader Kings carrying 56kg at $16. The run before that second last of 12 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind A Boy Named Soo with 60kg at $5.50. Hard to fault if at his best. |
12 M A CAHILL |
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| 11 | 3x163 |
WESTERN WARRIOR
NATALIE PEARCE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C A Hardy & N M Foley Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track Ctry Cl4 Prev on March 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Crusader Kings with 55kg at $13. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Bm82 on February 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Brutal Love carrying 55kg at $4.40. Racing well but needs to do more to match this field. |
1 K DUNBAR |
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| 12 | 31169 |
BLACK NATURE
DAR LUNN 4YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG G G Mitchell & Mrs C Gardiner At the latest run 9th of 13 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl2 on March 8 over 1280m, 6 len behind Andale Andale with 53.5kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 15 over 1300m, 2 len behind Stockholm with 60kg at $2.90. Hard to have. |
6 JACOB STIFF |
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POISEN POINT
BRETT ROBB 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG B Barton, A J Riles, L W Barton, J C Barton & D G Barton Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 18 at Rosehill Ctry Clsc November 29 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Blacklist carrying 55.5kg at $5. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 September 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind So Magnificent carrying 54kg at $20. Top hope if back in good order. |
10 IZZY NEALE |
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| 14 | 23861 |
STATE OF GRACE
CLINT LUNDHOLM 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG T W Smith Last start won by 1.75 len at Mudgee Ctry Cl1 February 21 over 1200m in soft going defeating Argyle Laird with 55kg at $4.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 2 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Western Warrior with 55kg at $5.50. Will struggle to compete against the top handful. |
2 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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