Murwillumbah   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

UPSIDE BROKERS CLASS 2 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1550m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Shannon's Legacy should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. MISS UCHITEL (6) has been freshened after producing a flat effort here last start. Her two runs prior stack right up and the drop in weight helps. Sharp bounce back anticipated. FRIEND IN NEED (2) resumes off a short break. Was rock-solid for the Brosnan camp last campaign and is right up to this if she can return in similar form. Expecting a quiet ride early before getting involved late. CLUBHOUSE (4) was much better last start at Ipswich when charging home nicely late into third. Mallyon sticking is a good push for his chances. RISK FOR REWARD (10) is another consistent type. Draws well on the quick back-up and isn't afraid to get her hoofs dirty. In the mix. ROCKY RICH (8) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Uchitel gets the nod.
1 x6005 OAKFIELD EAGLE
TARYN CHURCHILL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
PD & PM Gray
Last start 5th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on August 16 over 1650m, 3 len behind Going To The Sun with 57kg at $71. The race before that ran last of 11 at Gatton Bm65 on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Freeland with 56kg at $151. Has had plenty of chances and will struggle again.
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Yellow, Orange Quarters
2 1333x FRIEND IN NEED
MARYANN BROSNAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan & Ms J L Upston
Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 June 7 over 1800m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Twigman carrying 57kg at $16. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Beaudesert Bm60 March 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Speed Map with 56kg at $41. Looks a key runner.
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White, Black Seams
3 x0304 CALVARY
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Glenlogan Park (Mgr: J M Haseler), I J Corazzol, C K Brailsford, B Josey, J R T Racing (Mgr: A W Hope), D R Noyes, R E Parker, K Weaver, A L Cameron, Mav & Goose Racing (Mgr: L I Blanchard) & A S Muncey
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Archers Reign carrying 59.5kg at $18. The race before that second last of 11 at Ipswich Cl2 on July 3 over 1350m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Holy Flash carrying 54kg at $21. Hard to have.
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JETT NEWMAN
Maroon, White Epaulettes
4 84563 CLUBHOUSE
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Wilson, P S Andrews, EST B G Pratt, R A Kelly, J R Makepeace, K I Dent, A J Halloran, S N Valle, M F Doran, T G Lindley, J W Lindley, D R Shailer, B C McCallum, G Hay, B L Hannon, R B Field, G Field, J Field & I Field
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Bm62 on August 8 over 1350m, slow going 0.7 len behind Toolatemate with 57kg at $15. The race before that second last of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on July 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Velozes carrying 56.5kg at $41. Making headway. Will take plenty of beating.
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A MALLYON
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
5 218x0 MEANASENKO
TARYN CHURCHILL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms T Churchill
Second-up. First-up after eight months 11th of 14 at Warwick Bm55 on August 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Decimus carrying 61.5kg at $101. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1540m, 5 len behind Whomsonever carrying 55.5kg at $5. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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Yellow And Orange Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow Cap
6 3x356 MISS UCHITEL
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mailbag Uchitel, C C F C Group, J P Hambrook, K Wyld, R A Annicchiarico, M D McKenna, P Placencia, T A Welsh, B Welsh, J P A Sist, E Parker, Minimum Wagers, Throw It In Syndications, A F A H Racing, B T Rix, Mrs G Murdoch, BNL Racing, B P Rix & S Whitworth
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 26 over 1550m, slow going 3.5 len behind Wonderland Star carrying 60kg at $4.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, slow going 1.75 len behind Under Twenty Two carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Has upside and expected to be in the finish this time.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
7 491x0 KEEP IT LOKI
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L J Sears & Ms M L Sears
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on August 2 over 1300m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Data Leak carrying 58kg at $10. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on November 30 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Canavese with 58.5kg at $17. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
Navy Blue, Red And White Outlined Star, Red Outlined Star Sleeves And Cap
8 28300 ROCKY RICH
PETER SINCLAIR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
P C Hobday, D F Bourke, E E Berger, L M Berger, A Teys, A Sherriff, R M Lane, B J Hawken, K D Baguley & P G Sinclair
At the latest run second last of 11 at Gatton Bm60 on August 1 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Born Fearless carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that 10th of 13 at Rockhampton Guineas 3yo Hcp on July 5 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Scrub Chain with 54.5kg at $51. Has to be carefully considered.
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BEN LOOKER
Lime Green, Blue Diamonds, Quartered Cap
9 180x0 SHANNON'S LEGACY
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
T L Schmetzer, A J Edmonds, Hello Boy's Racing (Mgr: P Hughes), P J Seary, Ms C Schofield, A Fitzpatrick, A J Van Der Berg & H Karaan
Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on August 6 over 1350m, slow going 7 len behind Bokuden with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on December 30 over 1605m, 4.5 len behind King Cornelius with 59kg at $4.80. Outclassed.
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Tangerine With Orange Hoops, Orange Cap
10 41483 RISK FOR REWARD
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M Ikeda, J O'Keefe, M Forrest, KA Lally, C K Lindores, A M Constantine, R L Henriksen, K M Armstrong, F Neves, Mrs J Neves, M D Banvill, P Swansson, T P Dyer, G N Franklin & D I Williamson
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind My Girl Zarlie with 57.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 8th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 20 over 1725m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Spills carrying 58kg at $11. Looks very tough to beat.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
11 17030 OCTAVIO
JULIE PRATTEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J A Pratten & G E V Nolan
Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 26 over 1550m, slow going 8 len behind Wonderland Star carrying 58kg at $19. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, slow going 3.5 len behind Resurrected with 56.5kg at $17. Others make more appeal.
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Burgundy, Gold Stars, Collar And Stars Sleeves
12 502x0 EASTOWIN
DAVID CAMPBELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Sherry, K P Sherry, M J Sherry, Mrs C L Sherry & W P Mullins
Second-up. First-up after six months 11th of 13 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 20 over 1120m, slow going 6 len behind Grey Effects with 55kg at $51. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Lismore Cl1 on July 26 2024 over 1526m, 4.5 len behind Dazzling Robert with 55kg at $81. Fitter but hard to see him featuring.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
Navy Blue, Lime Green Shamrock And Armbands