Scone 17 May 2025
GOING: S(6)
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EMIRATES PARK KIDS FOUNDATION ORTENSIA STAKES 1100m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 800m-400m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.18) |
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Despite the wide draw The Novelist should cross and set a genuine tempo. PISANELLO (6) returned to form with a powerhouse win over this distance at Canterbury last start, coming from well back in the turn to beat a handy field. Just missed at Group Three level in March so he has the class to win, although a wide draw dampens the enthusiasm a tad. OSTRAKA (1) is racing handy but not quite finishing his races off over 1200m of late, most recently in the Takeover Target last Saturday. Like him coming back in trip and Nash aboard doesn't hurt either. Likely improver. RENOSU (9) raced on the pace and was beaten under a length by Pisanello when resuming at Canterbury last time out. Always improves second-up. Drops a massive 6.5kgs so he looks a big chance to turn the tables on his stablemate. BALLROOM BELLA (12) worked hard to lead from a wide alley then dropped out last start over 1200m at Randwick. Knockout chance back to 1100m from an inside gate. Wagga Town Plate winner COMPELLING TRUTH (3) is flying and cannot be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: A wide market allows us to back 6,1,9 to win, with a little speculator on 12.
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OSTRAKA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), J B Bongiorno, J R Rawlinson, R P Cocks, N M Oates, N J E Lovett, Tussocks Racing (Mgr: N J E Lovett), N P Kutcher, Dean Racing (Mgr: J W L Dean), J C E Hetrel, C Christopoulos & J Jacobs Useful gelding. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Gosford in the LR Takeover Target on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Barber with 59kg at $9.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mazu carrying 58kg at $3.20. Top chance on a quick turnaround. |
8 N RAWILLER |
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I AM UNSTOPPABLE
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Widden Stud IAU, G1G Colts & Breeding P/L, S Ducat, Glenlogan Park, Double R Thoroughbreds, G Harvey, Two Bays Farm, Mrs A McDonnell, M Murdoch, Maculata Stud, Speriamo Bloodstock, P Frampton, Salter Pastoral Company, Rifa Mustang, Laurel Oak I Am Unstoppable, Bangaloe Stud & L To Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks November 30 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Garza Blanca with 58kg at $2.90. First up last campaign second of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm100 October 7 over 1000m, a long neck behind Hard To Say carrying 60kg at $2.30. Not out of this. |
17 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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COMPELLING TRUTH
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG M D Griffith, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Mrs A Griffith, P N Rees, H J Johnstone, Ms J L Griffith, Mrs L Swan, D Walker, Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco) & G J Hume Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Wagga Town Plate May 1 over 1200m defeating Gravina carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Eagle Farm Hcp April 5 over 1200m on a soft track defeating King Kapa with 56.5kg at $9.50. Flying at present and cannot be underestimated. |
12 BRAITH NOCK |
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CONTEMPORARY
JAMES CUMMINGS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Godolphin Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Eagle Farm The Buffering December 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Transatlantic with 56kg at $21. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Rosehill in the LR Starlight November 30 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Eagle Nest with 55.5kg at $11. Wait and see how he comes up. |
6 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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MNEMENTH
MITCHELL BEER 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG M Dyordyevic, A T Harrison, S J Stewart, E P C Racing (Mgr: M Harris), M A Cronin, R F Mullavey, D J Footit, S J Footit, Top Hat Racing (Mgr: J E Maher), R Sloane, G A Chapman, Ms A McHardy, J Bissaker, J H L Shaw & J C Broadbent Second-up today. Last outing 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 3 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Dragonstone with 55.5kg at $31. At only start last preparation 8th of 14 at Toowoomba in the LR Weetwood on September 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Hidden Wealth with 57.5kg at $16. Not sure he can repeat that latest effort. |
3 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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PISANELLO
JAMES CUMMINGS 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Godolphin At the latest run favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.7 len at Canterbury Bm94 April 21 over 1100m defeating In Flight with 59.5kg at $3.30. Before that 7th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Joyful Fortune with 54kg at $3.40. Huge chance to win again with the confidence restored. |
14 K MCEVOY |
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GRAND IMPACT
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B Lyons, N Iannunzio, Mrs C Kearney, R Kearney, C Watts, M J Skarparis & Lago Racing (Mgr: R Lago) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Rosehill Bm88 February 1 over 1200m defeating Eye Of The Fire with 57kg at $15. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Morphettville Bm84 October 26 over 1200m, 10 len behind Watchme Win carrying 60kg at $4. Goes well when fresh and looks a strong top-three prospect. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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ASTERO
MATTHEW SMITH 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Bitcoyne (Mgr: D Coyne), A Grant, Philzio (Mgr: H Phillips), S Lynch, Mrs K Stevenson, E Garcia, Ms D Hudson, S Reid, Ms J Berry, M May, Mrs S Taylor, J Payne, G Brown, Feelz (Mgr: J Cunningham), Oz Racing P/L (Mgr: B Saxild), Ms S Sproats, H Tsigaras, Ms J Aldous & T Urwin Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 3 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Dragonstone carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 11th of 18 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $201. Others rate better this time. |
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RENOSU
JAMES CUMMINGS 5YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG Godolphin Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Canterbury Bm94 on April 21 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Pisanello with 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Randwick Choisir Bm100 on November 5 over 1100m, 6 len behind Dragonstone with 56.5kg at $13. Well placed here and gets his chance. |
11 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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THE NOVELIST
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Bogota, Ladies Equine Group, FBO Racing, Mrs R Guan, Mrs K Hughes, Mrs M Lee, Mrs M Cresswell, Tricolours Sunlit, Crameri & O'Neil, Ms T McGuffog, Mrs H Thomas, Mrs B Ryder, Mrs M Gavegan, Mrs B Gardiner, Mrs A Aldons, Mrs R Stanford & Mrs B Guilfoyle Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Sprint January 17 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Zarastro with 56kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm100 October 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Hard To Say with 54kg at $8.50. Not out of the equation. |
10 WINONA COSTIN |
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CABALLUS
BJORN BAKER 4YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG S G Darby, R P Commisso, S Ducat, A Horne, C J Houghton, KB JR Racing (Mgr: K Burrows), Hekou Racing (Mgr: C Hekeik), N Laygan, J F Neilsen, Mrs M J Neven, G J Pratley, M Sultana, D Wilden-Constantin & Darby Racing Caballus (Mgr: S G Darby) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Rosehill in the LR Starlight November 30 over 1100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Eagle Nest carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Moir Stks September 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Mornington Glory with 58.5kg at $26. Betting the key. |
1 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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BALLROOM BELLA
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 4YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Throsby Racing (Mgr: Ms E Throsby), K G Robertson, D Le Brocque, Mrs R L Le Brocque, M H Wood, Belsin Thoroughbreds, J Conroy, Abode Group (Mgr: T Juric), MTJG (Mgr: M Whiteman), P Riccobon, Mrs K Rice, Mrs E Rice, A Rastall, T Clarke, P Clarke, R Clarke, B Jordan, M Newby, T Dutton & Mrs L Fleeting Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Randwick Kensington Bm78 March 26 over 1150m defeating Midnight Dynamite carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Last start faded in the straight 9th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Need Some Luck carrying 55.5kg at $11. Profiles nicely. Worth another chance at massive odds. |
2 ZAC WADICK |
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CLEAR THINKING
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Wenonagirl March 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Commemorative carrying 53kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Randwick Highway-C3 January 25 over 1200m defeating Highway Strip carrying 60kg at $3.50. Handy mare who is a chance with luck from a poor gate. |
15 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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FIRE STAR
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Kia Ora 2009 (Mgr: R W Rose) & Encompass Bloodstock (Mgr: S B Mccann) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Canterbury Bm94 on April 21 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Pisanello with 57kg at $3.60. Last start ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 3 over 1100m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Dragonstone with 54kg at $5. Hard to have on that form. |
7 ANDREW ADKINS |
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FLEETWOOD
JAMES CUMMINGS 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Godolphin Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 9 at Caulfield Bm90 on May 3 over 1000m, 3 len behind Oak Hill carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. At only start last preparation 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Warra on November 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Headwall with 53kg at $11. Worth throwing in the exotics at a big price. |
13 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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QUICK TEMPO
MARK MINERVINI 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Minervini), J Morris, P Moore, M O'Brien, Wungali Racing (Mgr: R Dailey), Mrs K Dailey, R Dailey, From The Track Tempo (Mgr: A Hardes), Mrs J Kollmorgan, P O'brien, J Dennis, Mrs K Dennis, P Lawrence, J Forbes, Mrs M Forbes, W Forbes, Mrs R Waterman & D Sullivan Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten March 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Eagle Nest carrying 53kg at $17. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Randwick Bm94 February 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Shezanalister carrying 55.5kg at $26. Looking to others. |
9 J FORD |
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BRUDENELL
KRIS LEES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), P B Jones, C M Carmody, P W Burgess, K Reading, G Hancock, Ms B M Carlon, Mrs V A Lees, P E Thoroughbreds, Peake Racing, P F Burgess, Mrs T G Johnston, J A Macpherson, J Harris, M P Ryan, Ms C J Vandine & B J Johnston Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Gosford in the LR Takeover Target on May 10 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Barber carrying 58.5kg at $11. The race before that 10th of 12 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind General Salute carrying 56kg at $20. Can feature with luck from the gate. |
15 AARON BULLOCK |
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MISS ICELANDIC
MATT LAURIE 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG J Noblett, N Noblett, B A Jamieson, Mrs L M Jamieson, J Quinn, Wildside Racing (Mgr: D J Kerr), I M P S Lions Den (Mgr: K Gray) & MorwellBoyz (Mgr: C Giddens) Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Randwick Bm78 April 26 over 1000m in soft going defeating Passeggiata carrying 58kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm78 on July 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cute As carrying 60kg at $6. Meets a tough line-up but is not out of contention. |
5 HARRY COFFEY |
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SOUTH OF INDIA
ROSS MCCONVILLE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville) Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len Rosehill 4yo+ Bm78 January 18 over 1100m slow track defeating Eye Of The Fire with 57kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm84 November 5 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Headwall carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. SCRATCHED. |
14 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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TANGLEWOOD
TODD HOWLETT 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R A Dillon, T S Howlett, D E Dalton, Mrs C M Dalton, K D Adamson & Mrs A R Adamson Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Randwick Kosciuszko October 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Far Too Easy carrying 55.5kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by head Randwick Kensington Bm72 September 11 over 1000m defeating Negotiations with 58.5kg at $5. Will need to do a bit more. |
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