Muswellbrook 02 May 2025
GOING: H(9)
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TAB.COM.AU COUNTRY BOOSTED SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1280m Track: Heavy 9 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: +3m 1000m to 300m. True Remainder. |
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Intoxication and Martindale Dancer will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. NAVY STEEL (7) lightly raced gelding with upside. Finally drawn a low barrier for this after powering late when fourth over 1100m at Scone. Gets the right tempo and regular rider sticks. Hard to stop. NEWS BOUND (3) set to peak fourth up with Andrew Gibbons going aboard. Just over three weeks between runs when chipping away to run fifth over 1200m at Mudgee. Will get back from the gate and finish off strongly. INTOXICATION (13) disappointed as fav when jumping in trip for a dismal ninth over 1400m at Tuncurry. Assess on earlier efforts over this distance range. Capable of bouncing back. STRAAND CARE (5) lightly raced gelding capable of better after struggling in the conditions when fifth over 1100m at Armidale. Has several gear changes today and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Navy Steel to win.
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BURRANEER BUOY
TODD HOWLETT 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG P F Cruickshank, J Hasson, J Nikolovski, K T Radnidge, M J Howlett, T Nikocovski, G M Long, Mrs K Keys, Miss G McGann & T Mathers First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Tamworth Bm58 December 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sensational Reward carrying 60kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Tamworth Cl2 August 16 over 1200m in the wet defeating Chestime carrying 59kg at $8. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
5 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 2 | 4110x |
WHISTLING STRAITS
BRETT CAVANOUGH 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG A W Bragg He is resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 September 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jet Empress carrying 61.5kg at $9. On debut seventh of 12 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw June 11 over 1000m, soft track; 11 len behind Clear Thinking with 59kg at $5.50. Looking to others. |
2 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 3 | 7x325 |
NEWS BOUND
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG R Hewitt Useful type. Most recently 5th of 11 at Mudgee Cl2 on April 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Deion carrying 55.5kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on March 14 over 1280m, slow going head behind Vierville with 56.5kg at $2.80. Key chance expected to feature. |
12 A GIBBONS |
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| 4 | 85955 |
TOUGH CASE
JEREMY SYLVESTER 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs G Rinkin Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 8 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on March 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Ballinderry Sal carrying 59.5kg at $26. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track Bm58 Cl2+ on March 14 over 1280m, slow going 2.5 len behind A Pound Of Salt with 57.5kg at $31. Others rate better. |
10 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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| 5 | 51455 |
STRAAND CARE
BRETT CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G Harvey Useful type. Last start eased back early on 5th of 9 at Armidale Bm58 on April 6 over 1100m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Dune And Dusted carrying 60.5kg at $3.90. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 14 at this track Cl2 on March 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Merchant Gold with 55.5kg at $26. Anticipating sharp improvement. |
2 M BELL |
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| 6 | x967x |
LADYKING
LYLE CHANDLER 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG H Beckers & S C Beckers Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Newcastle Bm64 November 2 over 1900m, soft track; 13 len behind Be Real with 55.5kg at $15. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Goulburn Cl1 October 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Welcometobarbados carrying 59kg at $9. Capable of a bold return. |
9 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 7 | 46x14 |
NAVY STEEL
BRETT CAVANOUGH 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Grand Syndicates Maritime (Mgr: S R Leoni) Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Wellington Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 31 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Rail Trail with 58.5kg at $4. Second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on April 14 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Speedy Henry carrying 57kg at $6. Has ability and deserves another chance from the good draw. |
1 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 8 | 7x079 |
OUR WARRIOR
JEREMY SYLVESTER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Elaro, P B Elaro & G Massoud Last start 9th of 12 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Nikody's Diego carrying 58kg at $10. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 6 len behind So You Suggest carrying 58.5kg at $21. Looking to others. |
6 WINONA COSTIN |
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| 9 | 990x1 |
SNOW STAR
JEREMY SYLVESTER 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J A Sylvester & D T Witherspoon Second-up. First-up after 11 months won by a long-neck at Merriwa Bm 45 Hcp April 26 over 1000m defeating Mystic Flame with 60.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Gunnedah Cl2 on January 16 2024 over 1300m, 3 len behind Wiggles carrying 55.5kg at $51. Harder here and isn’t among the top hopes. |
7 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 10 | 35429 |
YOU HAVE TO GO
PETER H BLOOMFIELD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Thommo's (Mgr: J L Thompson), Mrs P M Thompson, Ms R C Thompson, Ms A J Thompson & G Hilton Most recently 9th of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Miss Capricorn with 58kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 24 over 1150m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Kimberley Moon with 55kg at $4.20. Needs to do more. |
8 D DILLON |
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| 11 | 1356x |
FULL COMMITMENT
JEREMY GASK 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M J Abdallah Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at this track Cl1 October 21 over 1450m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Alice Mae with 55kg at $12. On debut fourth of 7 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw February 27 2024 over 1000m, 8 len behind Dont Call Me Honey with 53.5kg at $26. Has claims if presented on song. |
4 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 12 | 34x41 |
MARTINDALE DANCER
KELLY BARBER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms K J Barber Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Bold Design carrying 57kg at $14. Second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Coonabarabran Mdn April 5 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Wendouree carrying 57kg at $3.10. Fitter and is a leading player. |
3 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 13 | 23429 |
INTOXICATION
JOSEPH BURGES 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J M Burges Most recently second last of 10 at Tuncurry Bm58 on April 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Discreet Lady carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 25 over 1262m, on rain affected going; neck behind Golden Dubai with 54kg at $6.50. Certainly worth another chance. |
11 ANNA ROPER |
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