Scone   17 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

ARROWFIELD DARK JEWEL CLASSIC 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m 800m-400m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.18)  

Genuine pace headed by Kitty Rose from her wide alley. WRITTEN IN CODE (9) lined up in Group Three company for the first time last start and caught the eye late in the 1300m Hawkesbury Guineas, just missing the placings. Rock hard fit and the extra 100m on a roomier track helps. Ready to put some black-type to her name. ZEITUNG (15) has raced well in stakes grade all prep, the latest offering a closing third in the Hawkesbury Guineas. Drops 3kgs under today's scale and is better suited on a track like this. Needs luck from a wide draw but is good enough to win. ANAHITA (16) turned in just an even effort first-up in the Hawkesbury Crown over 1300m. Gets a soft run from the inside stall and with that run under her belt should be highly competitive. DARK GLITTER (13) ran on well to finish just behind Written In Code and Zeitung at Hawkesbury. Hasn't been all that far off them in her last few. Each-way proposition. WATCH MY GIRL (10) resumes. Beaten two lengths in the Group Two Millie Fox first-up last prep. Must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Written In Code each-way.
1 1x07x VIBRANT SUN
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L, Nunya Racing, Peake Racing, Mr R J Bayliss, Mr A B Giffard, Mrs S L Giffard, Mr R J Fleetwood, Mr B D Rea, Mr A J Blackshaw, Hot Racing,Mrs S M Oliver,Mr W R Sly,Mr B Shipton,Mr J A Brennan,Mr P A O'brien,Mr J C Odria,Mr R Revis,Mr P N Finn,Mr T C Miller, Mr EJ Aldridge
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase October 12 over 1600m, 5 len behind Grinzinger Belle with 60kg at $15. First up last campaign tenth of 15 at Flemington in the G2 Lets Elope September 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Grinzinger Belle carrying 58.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how she returns.
12
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Navy Blue, Black And White Checked Band, Armbands And Cap
2 440x9 ARTS OBJECT
KURT GOLDMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Bodacious Syndicate (Mgr T S Murrie)
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on April 26 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Rockribbed with 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Eagle Farm LR Tails Stakes December 7 over 1500m defeating I Am Artie with 53kg at $41. Looks to have a difficult task.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
Gold, White Armbands And Cap
3 70x90 QUEUES LIKELY
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), C E Holt, Mrs L Holt, K Salagic, K R Ferrel, L P Galliott, Dr M Healy, Y Shen, Thuzz Park Racing (Mgr: A J Parkinson), H I Myers & Mrs C M Myers
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Infancy carrying 55kg at $41. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Randwick Bm100 on April 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Punch Lane carrying 54kg at $26. Needs to do more. Looks tested against this line-up.
14
WINONA COSTIN
Royal Blue, Red Vee
4 10x00 TOPANGA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G J Johnson
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Need Some Luck carrying 59kg at $21. Second-up ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Crown on May 3 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind City Of Lights with 57kg at $151. Hard to have.
7
J PENZA
Cerise, Gold Star and Collar, White Sleeves, Silver Stars, Cerise Cap, Gold Star
5 x525x KITTY ROSE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs B E Porter, T N Porter, Mrs V L Pelchen, W S Pelchen, Madica, P A Vawdrey, S P Hardwidge, A S Ingersole, M Johnston, D J House, S A Peacock, P B Price, D J O'Connor, Mrs H J O'Connor, T A Ginnane & M Aubrey
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Deauville in the G2 Pr D L Nonette August 18 over 2000m, 8 len behind Friendly Soul with 57kg at $9.30. Previously first up; fifth of 30 at Ascot June 21 over 1609m, 4 len behind Soprano with 61kg at $4.50. Betting the key.
11
TOM SHERRY
Royal Blue, Lime Green Stars, Red And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Black And White Striped Cap
6 4x190 LOVE POEM
KRIS LEES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
L Petagna
Useful filly. Most recently second last of 16 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Gneas on May 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Media World carrying 54kg at $21. Before that second last of 10 at Randwick in the G3 P J Bell on April 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind She's Got Pizzazz carrying 54kg at $7. Not going well enough.
4
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Apple Green, Dark Blue Sash, Dark Blue And Yellow Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 x7x59 NUNTHORPE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at Flemington Mares Hcp on March 29 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind A Little Deep carrying 54kg at $10. Second-up ran last of 9 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind The Instructor with 54kg at $81. Likely to find this out of reach.
16
HARRY COFFEY
Red, White Checks
8 330x1 MELODY AGAIN
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Dr M A Kowalczuk & Mrs E W Kowalczuk
Second run back. First-up after four months settled well back; won by 0.6 len at Dubbo Qotw Bm82 April 12 over 1200m defeating Master Of Disguise carrying 62kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on August 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind World Alliance carrying 54kg at $41. Harder task this time.
2
C REITH
Yellow, Light Blue Spots, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
9 1x114 WRITTEN IN CODE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds), Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall), T R Maddern, C W Kwok, M J Gordon, R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, M S Basarge, Mrs S E Basarge, Annabel Neasham Racing (Mgr: Miss A S Neasham) & Hon G J Williamson
Dual acceptor. Useful mare. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Crown on May 3 over 1300m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind City Of Lights with 56kg at $4.80. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Hawkesbury Bm78 April 9 over 1300m defeating Super Bright with 57.5kg at $3.20. Huge chance under an ideal scenario.
3
BRAITH NOCK
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
10 1x55x WATCH MY GIRL
RON QUINTON
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 53.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 March 15 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Les Vampires carrying 56kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Millie Fox February 22 over 1300m, 2 len behind Firestorm with 54kg at $7. Good fresh performer who is right in contention.
13
ALYSHA COLLETT
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
11 351x9 WOOLOOWIN
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
N C Doyle, A Curtis, I C Burford, S Dial, D J Edwards, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), A S Newman, J A Newman, G V O'Farrell, Washed Up Racing (Mgr: K F Dial) & C J Douglas
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Austmarr with 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm78 on November 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Monte Kate with 57kg at $3.80. Can improve sharply.
5
ANNA ROPER
Red, White Maltese Cross And Sleeves
12 x08x7 COUNTYOURBLESSINGS
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
D Dickson, M Sullivan, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Abrahams), Mrs C Cook, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N Werrett), F Cook, C Condon, W Duck Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Paradice), N Hoar, Mrs M Condon, J Condon, Ms H Haig, Miss A Richardson, Miss E Lingard, Mrs A Richardson & Miss H Heath
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Need Some Luck carrying 55kg at $15. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Gold Coast Mm F&M on January 17 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Miss Roumbini carrying 55.5kg at $10. Worth following.
8
ZAC WADICK
Gold, Inverted Black Chevrons, Black Sleeves, Red Collar, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
13 87345 DARK GLITTER
MICK VAN GESTEL
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M Van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C M Van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A J Mohindra, Miss N M Chapman, Miss S L H Chapman, J Mohindra & K J Mohindra
Useful type. Most recently 5th of 11 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Crown on May 3 over 1300m, in the wet; 3 len behind City Of Lights carrying 56kg at $31. Before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Need Some Luck with 55kg at $41. Should be about the money again.
9
K MCEVOY
White, Red Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
14 26913 IMPOSANT
KRIS LEES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG
Roman Racing (Mgr: A Carusi), A P Agius, Mrs K L Lees, A Carnevale, M A Snowden & B Seldon
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ on April 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Matcha Latte with 54kg at $31. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ March 22 over 1400m defeating Vintage Choice with 54kg at $21. Each-way prospects.
15
A GIBBONS
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Yellow Sleeves And Royal Blue Cap
15 x3573 ZEITUNG
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Godolphin
Useful type. Last start 3rd of 16 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Gneas on May 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Media World carrying 56kg at $12. The start before that 7th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lilac carrying 56kg at $6. Tough to beat on recent efforts.
10
ANDREW ADKINS
Royal Blue
16 450x7 ANAHITA
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), C Bourke, C McLeish, R Henriksen, Mrs C Franklin, PBFF Racing, LMR Racing (Mgr: J Summers), S Saint-John, M Kelly, Giddy Up Horsie (Mgr: D Koklas), D+A Racing, G Van Ameyden, Ms M Stewart, EST D Lester, Ms L Korgvee, P Harrison, J Honey, A Renkin & T Palmer
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Crown on May 3 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind City Of Lights carrying 56kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 31 over 1500m, 4 len behind It's A Knockout carrying 58.5kg at $26. Can improve and run a race at odds.
1
R JONES
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
17 12x09 CAPTAIN AMELIA
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Mystery Downs, M D Sullivan, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd, Mrs C M Cook, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, D Dickson, W Duck Pty Ltd, Salter Pastoral Company, Carpe Diem & Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 10th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Need Some Luck with 53.5kg at $18. Second-up second last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm88 on May 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 53.5kg at $15. Needs to find a few lengths.
8
ASHLEY MORGAN
Maroon, Silver Cap
18 09143 ELBA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Godolphin
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Memoria with 56.5kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 13 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Yankee One carrying 59.5kg at $21. Minor claims only.
20
DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue
19 0223x TERRESTAR
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 53.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Randwick F&M Bm78 December 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Captain Amelia with 56kg at $8. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 September 25 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Ravello carrying 55.5kg at $6. Looks tested against this line-up.
16
J FORD
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
20 749x1 GENTILESCHI
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), A D N Fraser & Miss A C N Fraser
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Muswellbrook Tiara Bm74 May 2 over 1450m in heavy going defeating Bella Kathleen with 60kg at $2.35. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Kembla Grange Highway-C3 on November 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Everido with 58kg at $8. Has a much tougher job ahead this time.
18
Orange And White Stripes, Black Cap