Mudgee 05 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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McGRATH REAL ESTATE CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 23) Rail: True. |
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Denman Force should find the front with Zephyr Wings and The Contractor on his heels.
TRANSACTIONS (1) was ridden quietly then quickened in great style to score first-up over 1000m at Corowa four weeks ago. That was his first run since transferring to the Rob Potter stable, and it was easily his best fresh performance to date. Can go right on with the job. THE CONTRACTOR (5) led and tried hard but found a couple stronger at the end of 1375m at Corowa last time out. Draws the fence and returns to his preferred trip. Ideally placed to have a major impact on the outcome. GIRRAWHEEN (3) drove hard late but just missed when resuming over 1100m at Scone recently. Usually holds the form second-up so from a good gate she makes plenty of appeal. DENMAN FORCE (4) had to pull out all stops to get the cash over 1000m at Orange at his latest appearance. Lightly raced and keeps improving. Unknown at 1200m which is the only knock. WEST HEAD (2) is an each-way hope first-up from a favourable draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Transactions with a saver on The Contractor.
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TRANSACTIONS
ROB POTTER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG K J Morse, D Waller, R J Potter, R C Scealy & S G Brown Second run back. First-up after eight months won by 0.6 len at Corowa Bm66 March 7 over 1000m defeating Pretty Penguin with 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 6 2025 over 1000m, head behind Sharing Moments carrying 58kg at $7. Lightly raced four-year-old who looks to be in for a big prep and can get the job done again. |
7 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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WEST HEAD
BRETT ROBB 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S W Summers & Mrs J M Summers Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 12 at Narromine Cl2 on September 22 over 1300m, in the wet; 5 len behind Shadow Dane carrying 60kg at $5. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 14 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn on April 19 over 1300m, long-neck behind Miss Hvar with 59kg at $1.75. Will be better following this run but worth throwing in the exotics. |
2 IZZY NEALE |
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| 3 | 5l4x2 |
GIRRAWHEEN
PETER H BLOOMFIELD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B T Bowman, T B Bowman & S D Bowman Second-up. First-up after six months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Scone Cl2 on March 20 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Shotgun Bella with 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a head at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 July 10 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating My Boy Scout carrying 59.5kg at $2.20. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
3 ANNA ROPER |
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| 4 | 1x331 |
DENMAN FORCE
BRETT THOMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at Orange Bm58 March 22 over 1000m defeating Brief Statement carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 950m, 2.5 len behind Falcon Gold with 58.5kg at $11. One of the chief contenders. |
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THE CONTRACTOR
DAVID J SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG K A Carpenter, Ms K R Needham, S J Tisdell, L Chapman & D J Woods Form hard to fault. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 12 at Cowra Cl1 on March 9 over 1375m, 1.5 len behind Hey Jude carrying 59kg at $4.40. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track Ctry Mdn February 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Velka with 58.5kg at $1.90. Consistent sprinter who should be in the finish again. |
1 M A CAHILL |
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GREEN PINEAPPLE
GAYNA WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D G Keay, Mrs C J Pillans, Mrs L C Green, K Fransden, J B Baxter, T Young & N Bender Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on March 15 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Kobold carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Forbes Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Unreal Expectation carrying 55kg at $1.90. A few others have better credentials. |
8 ASHLEIGH MCCABE |
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KELILAH
MELISSA HARRISON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms K M Harrison, M R Harrison, S F R Batman & Miss T M Apthorpe Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Wagga Ctry Bm50 October 31 over 1600m, soft track; 25 len behind Star Empire carrying 60kg at $9. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Forbes Cl2 August 3 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Shaddap with 55kg at $21. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
9 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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CHARLIE MAGIC
BRETT ROBB 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG D W Ringland, B Robb, P J W Lyne, D K Lister & L Robinson At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Dubbo Bm58 on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stockholm with 58.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sir Lunchalots with 57.5kg at $15. Rates highly on best efforts so keep him in mind. |
5 JACOB STIFF |
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EXOTHRILL
PETER GREEN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Green Brothers Racing (Mgr: C J Green), R A Pearce, Mrs D Grillo, Triple B Racing (Mgr: J Hodder), C Demuth, J Coleman, A M McDermott, D Cameron, P D Cabban, P Q Conroy, Mrs M C Phipps & B Crossey Comes off a 62 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 on February 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 91 len behind My Mate Kate carrying 57kg at $31. The race before that second last of 13 at Bathurst Bm58 on December 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind Halo Phenomena carrying 58kg at $51. Hard to see him figuring. |
6 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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GIOVANNA STAR
DEAN MIRFIN 4YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG D R Mirfin At the latest run 4th of 11 at Orange Bm58 on March 22 over 1280m, 2.25 len behind Shyamalan carrying 55kg at $19. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1200m, nose behind Sir Lunchalots with 55kg at $26. A wide draw doesn't help the cause. |
11 ZAC WADICK |
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BIG SHOT LEGEND
KIEREN HAZELTON 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG J Smith Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Bm58 on March 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Stockholm carrying 53.5kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 12 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Akauwheo carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Nice one to include in trifectas and first fours. |
4 JORDAN QUINCE |
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BOLD TYRANT
MICHAEL PLUMMER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M Plummer & F Williamson Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Gatton Bm58 January 25 over 2000m, 5 len behind Baccarat Rouge with 53.5kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Rockhampton Cl2 October 18 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Citiroc with 54kg at $4.40. Not keen. |
10 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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ZEPHYR WINGS
TERRY J FAHEY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG W J Hammond & E J Honeysett First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Dubbo Cl2 November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Phils Colours with 53kg at $13. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Penshurst Bm52 November 23 2024 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Frose carrying 58.5kg at $5. Will be better for this hitout. |
13 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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