Gunnedah 04 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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COURTHOUSE HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1250m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: True. |
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A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure. SWEET JUSTICE (5) returns from a 27-week spell and has switched from the Hayes stable to Liam Ruddy at Scone. Came from last of 14 on the bend to finish third when resuming over 1200m at Ballarat last prep. Wins this if she finds that form. MAGURTZ (3) was run off his legs and couldn't get involved first-up over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Lightly raced three-year-old who won his maiden over a similar trip to this last prep. Draws the fence and can improve sharply. SIRLEAF (1) passed a few in the straight but was never a threat first-up over 1100m at Scone. Needs this trip and from a favourable draw gets all the favours. EDDIE'S CHARM (9) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and makes plenty of each-way appeal down on 55kgs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Sweet Justice first-up for the new stable.
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SIRLEAF
SUE GRILLS 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG A Grills, T M Grills, A L Vincent, TD Haggarty, N J Hanrahan, R J Cunningham, Mrs C N Bailey, R J Bailey, Mrs J M Brennan, W C Brennan, G A Simpson, Miss J A Mcgrath, Mrs C M Green, A H Green, P J M Howe, Mrs J M Howe, R Creighton, Mrs CL Creighton & Ms K L Blanch Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Scone Cl1 on April 13 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Lord Remlap with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 3 over 1000m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Golden Vader carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Fitter and there is plenty of improvement to come. |
3 JENNY DUGGAN |
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| 2 | 34316 |
DUNQUIN
LIAM RUDDY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss K S Stephens, D J Griffin & E Kelly Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 on April 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Proclivity with 57.5kg at $9. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw April 5 over 1200m defeating Grande Diablo with 58.5kg at $1.75. Definite winning chance. SCRATCHED. |
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MAGURTZ
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG P A Secco, Mrs M I Secco, R M Secco & Mrs M L Secco Second run back. First-up after three months from last on the turn second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 on April 20 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Arapawa with 57.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Harry's Halo with 57.5kg at $6. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
1 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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ODE SO MUCH
SIMON CASEY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M C Casey & Mrs H E Hallowes Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on September 15 over 1280m, 3 len behind Salvato with 59.5kg at $13. Won previous preparation first up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Moree Ctry Mdn June 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ichika carrying 59kg at $5.50. Finished fourth in a Scone trial over 1000m on April 13. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 D NORTHEY |
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SWEET JUSTICE
LIAM RUDDY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG P L Brown, F Connolly & T W Chidgey Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Wangaratta Bm56 October 27 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind King Incanto carrying 60kg at $7. Previously first up; third of 14 at Ballarat Bm62 September 19 over 1200m, a neck behind Runaway Soul with 57.5kg at $19. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
6 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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| 6 | x2136 |
FARNCIFUL
JASON DEAMER 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), A Watt, J T Storey,JR & RC Budd (Mgr: Mrs R C Budd), Dr F A Novy, N A Mcilfatrick, G Steer, G G Gill, Mrs J G Burgoyne-Jones, A R Jones, Mrs M L James,S D Murray,MJ Millner,Mrs F D Griffin,P G Falvey,A Holbeck,Best Friends PC (Mgr: T Hennessey) & S G Hill Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at Gosford Prov Cl1 on April 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind Charlina carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook F&M Cl1 on April 6 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Cosmolicious with 57kg at $4.20. Can turn things around in this company. |
11 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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MAJOR LIGHTNING
JEREMY GASK 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG MJ Abdallah, A McCabe Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Scone Ctry Cl2 September 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Haze carrying 55.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at Muswellbrook Mdn June 1 over 1280m, soft track; 6 len behind Applaud carrying 54kg at $61. Maybe later. |
4 IZZY NEALE |
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| 8 | 651x |
CASINO STING
BRETT THOMPSON 3YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning by long-neck Bathurst Mdn November 15 over 1300m slow track defeating Star Gauntlet with 56.5kg at $8. On debut sixth of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jagerschnitzel carrying 56.5kg at $18. Will need this hit-out. |
8 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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EDDIE'S CHARM
DALE RILEY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms C Riley, R D Riley, Mrs D C Riley, Mrs S J Michael, B Michael, M P Bready, K J Murray, L O J Franks & J Riley Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 8 at Muswellbrook F&M Cl1 on April 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cosmolicious carrying 55kg at $17. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Taree F&M Bm58 on April 21 over 1262m, slow going 2.5 len behind Coco Dreaming carrying 58kg at $13. Thereabouts last time and can sneak into the money. |
7 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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FREEDOM TO ROAM
HOLLY WILLIAMS 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Evergreen Stud Farm (Mgr: A W Bott) First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Tamworth Cl1 August 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Release Point with 55kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Wean Pic Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1200m defeating Barrieanna carrying 65kg at $1.80. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
5 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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SHARPEN THE KNIVES
TRACY BELL 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs C Sewell, L J Sewell, F G Yule, Mrs L J Sewell, J M Sewell, D Clyde-Smith, Mrs D A Clyde-Smith, Mrs J Ranck, Ms T L Bell & Miss E K Breedon Last start 4th of 9 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on April 16 over 1100m, 2 len behind Lord Of The Sun carrying 55kg at $11. The run before that 9th of 11 at Tamworth Bm58 on April 10 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Nirmata carrying 55.5kg at $11. Must be considered. |
9 CASSEY WILLIAMS |
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| 12 | 918x7 |
THINK PI
TROY O'NEILE 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Ms J R Baker Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at Scone Cl1 on April 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Lord Remlap with 55kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn on October 6 over 1280m, 5.5 len behind Varuni carrying 57kg at $21. Fitter but others are better placed. |
10 SERG LISNYY |
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