Scone   10 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

SCONE EQUINE HOSPITAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 5.81)  

A solid tempo on the cards with Gold Sluice heading them off. ARCHAIC FORCE (6) desperate for a change of luck and finally drawn a decent gate. Snagged back from the wide barrier before charging late for a tenacious fifth over this course and trip. Winning rider back aboard and will race much closer to the speed. Hard to hold out. DUBAI GOLD (7) improving sprinter resuming. Massive improver at his second race start when shooting clear for a dominant victory over 1000m at Tamworth last February. Returns with the two solid trials and gets his chance from the good gate. RELEASE POINT (11) stretched out in trip last time in and capable fresh over this shorter distance. Back without a trial and look for her charging late. MONARCH EXPRESS (4) big run with the 59kg first up when coming from near last on the turn to finish fifth over 1130m at Grafton. Better gate can see him go close. SUGGESTED PLAY: Archaic Force looks close to his best.
1 8x995 OAKFIELD TRIUMPH
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
B Mackenzie
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Quirindi Cl1 on May 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sirius Flyer with 57.5kg at $16. The race before that 9th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 5 len behind Executive Decision with 60.5kg at $9. Likely to struggle again.
9
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
2 2128x GOLD SLUICE
TODD HOWLETT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G R Hughes & Mrs D R Hughes
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 October 7 over 1450m, 6 len behind Royal Teens carrying 61.5kg at $11. On debut ran last of 8 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Power Beau carrying 59kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 14 MERCANTILIST
SARA RYAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, won by a neck at Gosford Mid Mdn March 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Winning Rulet carrying 57kg at $1.70. Second-up 4th of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on May 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Russian Zarina with 58.5kg at $14. Finds an easier contest.
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BRONTE SIMPSON
Red, Yellow Hoops, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap
4 421x5 MONARCH EXPRESS
JORDAN LEE
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
B E Kee & Ms P Toland
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on May 9 over 1130m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Snow Falcon carrying 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Lismore Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1110m, on a slow track; nose behind Ferry Road with 56kg at $6. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
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BRAITH NOCK
Orange, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
5 74941 WHISPERING RUPERT
GREGORY MCFARLANE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C A Grouse
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a nose at Gosford Super Mdn May 29 over 1200m in the wet defeating Louisburgh with 55kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th in a small field at Gosford 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Roman Forum with 57.5kg at $8.50. Big chance again.
2
Old Gold, Red Crescents And Band
6 4x455 ARCHAIC FORCE
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
T S Howlett, J E Stanford, Dailey Racing (Mgr: Mrs K A Dailey), Wungali Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey), A J Macpherson, Mrs N MacPherson & Mrs C A Stanford
Useful type. Last start 5th of 14 at this track Cl1 on May 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Shropshire Lad carrying 55kg at $41. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Quirindi Bm58 on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Point Out carrying 60kg at $5. Tough to beat if near his best.
4
AARON BULLOCK
Blue, Silver Shamrock And Cap
7 0x1x DUBAI GOLD
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S W Sherwood, P J Sherwood, P Tosevic, G R Hunt & Miss T A Rodger
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1000m defeating Raw Gold carrying 58.5kg at $6. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Dubbo Slv Goblet on June 7 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Girrawheen carrying 58kg at $11. Won a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 1000m on June 2. Expected to sprint well fresh.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, Royal Blue Horse Head, Gold Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
8 2170x JUSTE UN CLOU
STEPHEN HILL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K F Hill, Miss H J Hill, Miss C J Hill & J A Lett
Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Goulburn Cl1 October 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Welcometobarbados with 58kg at $19. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn July 11 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Gogmagog carrying 53kg at $19. Others look stronger.
8
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Yellow, Black Hoops, Pale Green Sleeves And Cap
9 92221 THE PICCOLINO
PAUL PERRY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at Quirindi Mdn May 12 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Devine Crusader with 55.5kg at $1.60. Before that 2nd of 9 at Quirindi Mdn on April 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Samita carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Has found form and should be in the mix.
3
M BELL
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
10 17x59 WHISPERING MURIEL
GREGORY MCFARLANE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C A Grouse
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 44 day letup. Resuming 5th of 14 at this track Cl1 on April 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Speedy Henry carrying 58.5kg at $31. Second-up second last of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Pins And Needles carrying 60kg at $5. Has ability but prefer to see a bit more at this stage.
8
Old Gold, Red Crescents And Band
11 5224x RELEASE POINT
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
K L Matthews, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), S G Matthews, S A J Turnbull, G R Matthews, B Turnbull, D Cox & N L Mulcahy
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Newcastle Cl1-Sw December 14 over 1850m, 10 len behind Akkadian Emperor with 59kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at this track Cl1 August 30 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Ritzsun carrying 58kg at $14. Comes into the mix from the better draw.
9
ANNA ROPER
Red, Yellow Circles, Yellow Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 1x373 SHARPEN THE KNIVES
TRACY BELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C J Sewell, L J Sewell, Mrs E M Ulrick, S R Ulrick, F Yule, Mrs L J Sewell, J M Sewell, D Clyde-Smith, Mrs D A Clyde-Smith & Mrs J Ranck
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Inverell Cl1 on May 29 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Poseidon's Son with 55kg at $14. The start before that 7th of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 5 over 1250m, 6 len behind Tigers Roar with 57.5kg at $17. Might find this a bit too tough.
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Red, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Black Cap
13 54610 RELUCTANT DIVA
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
P C Orton
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start won by 1.3 len at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1000m in soft going defeating Imastatement carrying 57kg at $4.20. The start before that 6th of 10 at Armidale Super Mdn on April 6 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Atoka carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Will take catching again.
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BRAITH NOCK
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
14 51500 ATOKA
JUSTIN BOWEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P M Farrell & Ms J L Bowen
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Tamworth Bm50 on May 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sagaponack with 59kg at $9. The start before that ran last of 14 at this track Cl1 on May 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shropshire Lad with 55kg at $201. Prepared to overlook.
7
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Black, Lilac Stripes And Cap
15 460x8 ST ROY
MICHELLE FLEMING
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G J Dorrstein & Mrs L M Dorrstein
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Tamworth Bm50 on May 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sagaponack carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Quirindi Cl1 on October 28 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Voigner carrying 53kg at $41. Outclassed.
5
SERG LISNYY
White, Brown Maltese Cross And Sleeves, White Cap