Scone 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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EMIRATES PARK ORTENSIA STAKES [LISTED RACE] 1100m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 1000m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.75) |
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Hot tempo expected from The Instructor and Bev's Nine.
GOLDEN STRAAND (15) is an emerging talent who deserves his chance at this level. Has raced twice this prep and won twice, both at today's trip. Goes from a BM78 to Listed company but his figures suggest he is up to the task with just 53 kgs. The wide gate is the only nagging worry. OUR KOBISON (11) was handy on the corner but was a shade disappointing in the closing stages of the Hawkesbury Gold Rush over this distance last time out. Fitter and draws a better gate so might be worth another chance. MONTE SUPREME (12) gave a way a big start in the Hawkesbury Gold Rush before sprouting wings to grab third. Goes back again from the outside alley but the long run home at Scone is in her favour. BEV'S NINE (9) turned in a career-best performance last start in the Gold Rush. A wide gate is a worry and he has to perform to that high level again which is a challenge. Still deserves respect. Recent trial winner FIRE STAR (10) can run a big race first-up from a 15-week spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lots of question marks - a little each-way on Golden Straand.
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KING OF SPARTA
PETER SNOWDEN 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Yarraman Park Stud, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), H G Cope, Mrs M G Cope, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Teo), Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B Gall), R S Dufficy, P C Barnett, De Courcy Asset Management Pty Ltd, G J Stambe, F Stambe & Bon Ami (Mgr: Dr P Dunbar) Resuming after a break of 18 months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Rosehill Russell Balding November 2 2024 over 1300m, 5 len behind Bella Nipotina carrying 57.5kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 18 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks October 19 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $11. Class act who cannot be underestimated. |
12 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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THE INSTRUCTOR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, SJV (Mgr: T Wilson), S Laidlaw, Nova Clause (Mgr: P Smith), E Taylor, J Bonnici, G Daniels, Miss N Fletcher, V Harink, M Gleadow, R Peel, Rabbits Racing (Mgr: P Natoli), Last Five Percent (Mgr: W Gatt), G Baker, K Boghossian & Diesel n Scrub Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool February 28 over 1300m, soft track; 13 len behind King Of Roseau with 56kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Canterbury in the LR Cby Sprint January 1 over 1200m, a neck behind King's Secret carrying 60kg at $2.70. Should give a good account. |
7 REGAN BAYLISS |
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BRUDENELL
KRIS LEES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG 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 & B J Johnston Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Zealously carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on October 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Zealously carrying 59.5kg at $20. Might need another run. |
16 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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COMPELLING TRUTH
MACK GRIFFITH 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG M D Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, P N Rees, K J Brooks, B M Brooks, Ms J L Griffith, G J Hume & Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco) Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 1100m, 14 len behind Zealously with 56kg at $61. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at Toowoomba Qlty on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cherry Rose carrying 60.5kg at $14. This is no easier and he may struggle again. |
11 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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CATCH THE GLORY
JASON COYLE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG J C Coyle, B D Kirkby, Mrs S M Taylor, A J Fawcett, G G Coulton, P J Richards, P J Rolfe, Mrs J Rolfe & G Bell Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 10th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Zealously carrying 55kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind In Flight carrying 56.5kg at $12. Others have better credentials. |
17 JASON COLLETT |
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SPRING LEE
BJORN BAKER 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), Ms L Wickson, Mrs K R Rieck & W C Bedggood Dual acceptor. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 8th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind In Flight carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Catch The Glory carrying 53.5kg at $21. Will need to improve. |
15 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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EMPEROR
MATTHEW DUNN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Ms D Sullivan, S P Anderson, M Anderson, W J Watts, C N Curran & L W Dummett Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Eagle Farm Hcp on April 4 over 1000m, nose behind Givemethebeatboys with 53.5kg at $9. The run before that won by a head at Ipswich Hcp February 20 over 1100m defeating Brereton carrying 53kg at $7. This is a tough assignment. |
5 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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VERDOUX
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), J Tolj, Tabby Racing (Mgr: T A Smith), C McKinnon, K Dyer, T Spencer, D Alston, O H Hamilton & H G Hamilton Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 9th of 14 at Ballarat Discovery on April 3 over 1100m, 8 len behind Spywire carrying 54kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Bm96 on March 21 over 1200m, nose behind Meridius with 51kg at $2.20. One of the roughies. |
8 TOM SHERRY |
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BEV'S NINE
TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG M P Woods, C A Woods, B J Woods, P A Woods, C Werner, Miss J F Werner, J Werner, B Woods, J Woods, L Woods, N P Woods & Mrs B M Bolte Most recently 2nd of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Zealously with 53kg at $10. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Point And Shoot carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Can improve again. Huge chance on that latest effort. |
14 ZAC LLOYD |
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FIRE STAR
PETER SNOWDEN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Kia Ora 2009 (Mgr: R W Rose) & Encompass Bloodstock (Mgr: S B Mccann) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 Japan Ra Plate January 31 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Willaidow carrying 53kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Rosehill Bm88 September 13 over 1100m slow track defeating Catch The Glory with 60.5kg at $21. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Very good fresh performer who is expected to feature. |
9 ANDREW ADKINS |
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OUR KOBISON
ANGELA DAVIES 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Mrs J Fessopoulos, D Fessopoulos, Mrs N Ayers, S Rogan, Mrs L Willsher, C Willsher, J Rodios, N Socratous, Y Socratous, H Angelos, Kingsway Thoroughbreds, Mrs A Lister, Ms L Jordan, Mrs N Araullo, Kingsway Champions, All Too Terrific, Kingsway Bloodstocks, R Fessopoulos, P Williams & A Gorring Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind Point And Shoot with 60.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Zealously carrying 54kg at $7.50. Top chance from a good gate with the light weight. |
3 K MCEVOY |
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MONTE SUPREME
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates Most recently 3rd of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Zealously carrying 53kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind In Flight carrying 55kg at $31. No luck again with the draw but too honest to rule out. |
19 RACHEL KING |
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MANHOOD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald), Ms V T Bradley, Webb Douglas Racing (Mgr: B R Douglas), G J Gilmore, T M J Foley, Mrs C E Baker, J K Mcintosh, C A McDonald, Lucyrox Racing (Mgr: S A Mitchell), G Lingard, D M Robinson, S W Bruhn, E Morabito, Five Five Racing, Sunset Farm Racing & H Douglas Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Gold Coast in the LR Goldmarket January 23 over 1100m, 12 len behind Liquor carrying 56kg at $19. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Eagle Farm Hcp October 18 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Party For Two with 57.5kg at $9. Not keen in this line-up. |
1 BRAITH NOCK |
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IMPERIAL FORCE
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), P Jelfs, L Foy, Miss G Griffin, M Bender, D Bush, Braveheart Racing (Mgr: B Feltham), R Commisso, Fam Punters (Mgr: C Lewis), J Forrest, G Galvin, J Neilsen, D Rosenzweig, Mrs N Ross, Darby Racing Imperial Force (Mgr: S Darby), G Mondalek, S Hargrave & M Mathews Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Randwick Bm94 December 20 over 1100m, 4 len behind King's Secret with 58.5kg at $17. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm100 October 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Zealously with 58kg at $3.50. Facing a big task off a spell. |
4 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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GOLDEN STRAAND
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY HORSE 53.0KG G Harvey Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 15 over 1100m defeating Sweethearted with 59kg at $3.20. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Hawkesbury Bm78 May 2 over 1100m defeating Wanaruah carrying 60kg at $1.80. Progressive sprinter who is ready for stakes competition. |
18 J FORD |
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DOLLAR MAGIC
SARA RYAN 7YO BAY MARE 53.0KG S I Singleton, W H Lanham & Mrs A K Lanham Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Randwick Bm88 January 3 over 1200m, a nose behind Countyourblessings carrying 55kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Rosehill Bm88 December 7 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Hawker Hall with 55kg at $14. Can run a big race while fresh. |
6 R JONES |
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SEMILLION
M, W & J HAWKES 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan, W W Allan, L R Allan, Dr A L Attebo, Arlington Park Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B P Bradley), Mrs A L Bradley & P B J Marshall First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Rosehill Bm88 January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sixties carrying 57.5kg at $61. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Randwick Bm88 January 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Countyourblessings carrying 58kg at $13. Likely to find this out of reach. |
15 TYLER SCHILLER |
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HELLCIBELL
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J F Cavanough, J Oakenfull, B J Fox, D H Robertson & S F Cavanough Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on April 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chandon Star carrying 55kg at $5. Last start 5th of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 1100m, 3 len behind Golden Straand carrying 52.5kg at $101. Would have to improve sharply. |
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SMILING PROPHET
MARK MINERVINI 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 53.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), S E Roberts, Harts Racing (Mgr: W A Fitzpatrick), H J Abel, Bullgang (Mgr: J M Roberts), A Shalhoub, N Shalhoub, A J Heathcote, Dailey Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey) & Wungali Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey) Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on May 7 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Like A Surgeon carrying 56.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on December 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Confess Our Dreams with 58.5kg at $5.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
13 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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COSMOLICIOUS
CHERYL GROUSE 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Ms C A Grouse Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 30 over 1100m, 5 len behind Fairway To Heaven carrying 58kg at $31. The run before that won by a long-neck at Muswellbrook F&M Cl1 April 6 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Empress Tsarina with 57.5kg at $4.60. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
2 A GIBBONS |
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