RACE 1. 1.40pm. WILD OATS XI MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES.
1. ZANDAFUL 56 (b or br g 04 Youthful Legs x Dizanda) Tr. John Lundholm, Coonamble. 3-0-0-0 $0. Has had two runs in this time and been midfield both times. Place at best.
2. MR FERTILITY 56.5 (b g 03 Marechal x Pat’s Pet) Tr. Jill Lunn, Dubbo. 2-0-0-0 $0. Only two runs have been disappointing and would to improve dramatically to win here.
3. CEAUSESCU (blks) 55 (br h 06 Dracula x Ideal Bebi) Tr. John Lundholm, Coonamble. 7-0-0-0 $0. Was midfield behind Paekakariki at Gilgandra on New Year’s Day at latest start. That was an improvement and could be expected to improve further.
4. DARBYVILLE (blks) 55 (gr or b g 04 Darbonne x Carysville) Tr. Kylie Kennedy, Narromine. 3-0-0-0 $0. Resumes. Last start 9th to French Academy at Mudgee over 1200m on Sep 7. Prefer to see.
5. DUDA DANCER (blks) 55 (b f 03 Novere x Sin Duda) Tr. Luke Griffith, Scone. 4-0-0-1 $350. Was down in class last start when 3rd to Reaching Out at Wallabadah on New Year’s Day. That was first glimpse of form and should have more improvement. Place chance.
6. FLYING SHREW (blks) 55 (ch m 04 Shrewdy x Wounded Wing) Tr. Leslie Bryant, Forbes. 14-0-1-0 $500. Only place was when 2nd at Trangie picnics on Dec 29. Since was second last to Ameanarena at Orange last Saturday. Not here.
7. GIGGIDY (blks) 55 (ch g 03 Happy Giggle x Timber Lass) tr. Rodney Northam, Scone. 4-0-0-0 $0. This easier than last start when 8th to Chaste at Scone on Dec 28. Place chance only.
8. HURRICANE ERROLL (blks) 55 (b g 04 Hurricane Sky x Golden Malt) Tr. Peter Stanley, Orange. 11-0-0-0 $0. Last start was 7th to Ameanarena at Orange last Saturday. Win here would surprise.
9. IMPENTA PRINCE 55 (b or br g 05 Covetous x Impenta) Tr. Michale Tilley, Cullen Bullen. 9-0-0-0 $0.Resumes. Form before spell was dismal. No.
10. KAY DEE CEE (blks) 55 (b m 04 Mister C x Dual Engagement) Tr. Lee Lunn, Dubbo. 7-0-0-0 $0. At first run from spell was 6th to Belista at Wellington on Boxing Day. Look for improvement.
11. LAURAS FLIGHT 55 (b f 03 Zariz x Callet) Tr. Kylie Kennedy, Narromine. 2-0-0-0 $0. Third up here after fair 6th to Gazero at Wellington on Dec 26. Could improve and run a place in this.
12. OLD ENGLISH MONEY (blks) 55 (gr g 06 Real Cash x Lucielu) Tr. Grant Allard, Gosford. 14-0-0-0 $275. Resumes. Previous form in the south west of the State was uninspiring. No.
13. SHES ALL GRACE 55 (b m 05 Way of Light x Lady of the Groove) Tr. Phillip Curry, Muswellbrook. 10-0-2-0 $4,150. Has had one run from a spell for 10th to Bobby Dazzler at Muswellbrook on Dec 2. This easier.
14. STITCH ‘N’ GO (blks) 55 (b f 03 Carry The Crown x Tinka Taylor) Tr. Bob Tyack, Dubbo. 2-0-0-0 $0. Reasonable debut for 5th to Fame Seeker at Warren last month then 7th to Belista at Wellington.
15. Em 1. TWOANDAHALF (blks) 55 (b m 05 Ghataas x Lady Pomp) Tr. Brett Mallison, Orange. 18-0-0-0 $0. Had plenty of chances without a place. Bookies hope.
RACE 2. 2.20pm. REEF VIEW RESORT MAIDEN PLATE 1850 METRES.
1. PEACE PALACE 58 (b g 05 Carnegie x Evirene) Tr. Leslie Bryant, Forbes. 14-0-0-2 $1,800. Has finished at two latest starts over shorter trips. Slould appreciate the longer distance here.
2. ROYAL WATCH 58 (ch g 04 Rhythm x Marram) Tr. Debbie Beuseville, Orange. 13-0-2-1 $1,900.Best recent run was 4th to Lady Artemis over 1600m at Parkes three starts ago. Distance should suit.
3. SHOO FLY (blks) 58 (b g 04 Fusaichi Pegasus x Apollo Wonder) Tr. Stephen Gleeson, Muswellbrook. 10-0-0-0 $0. This easier than recent starts in Hunter area. Latest was 5th to Lord Viking at Quirindi on Boxing Day.
4. HAPPY HENRY 56.5 (br g o3 Hennessy x Quiet Happy) Tr. John Lundholm, Coonamble. 6-0-0-1 $350. Ran 3rd to Prinsipe over 1550m at Gilgandra on New Year’s Day. That was best run to date. Chance if he handles the estra distance.
5. LONDON TOWER (blks) 56.5 (b or br g 03 Beautiful Crown x Wajivadiva) Tr. Gayna Williams, Bathurst. 4-0-0-0 $0. Shown little to date and two starts since a let up has been nearer last then first. No.
6. CHOCOLATE BULLET 56 (b m 05 Bite the Bullet x Career Minded) Tr. Ross Johnston, Muswellbrook. 18-0-1-0 $$700. Placed for first time last start at Quirindi behind Cooyal Capers on Boxing Day. Chance here if he gets the distance.
7. PLAY ME A TUNE 56 (b m 05 Steel Heart x March Music) Tr. Peter Fitzgerald, Bathurst. 10-0-0-1 $1,580. Recent form has not been encouraging and did not show up over 1800m at Bathurst last month.
8. LEXY DELIGHT 54.5 (b f 03 Dyslexia x Minuscolo) Tr. Jeff Englebrecht, Muswellbrook. 5-0-0-0 $0. Stepped up to 1600m at Dubbo last start and finished 11th to Dr Dujon. Hard to see her handling this distance on that run or breeding.
RACE 3. 3pm. HAMILTON ISLAND RATING 72 HANDICAP 1600 METRES.
1. CANTERDOWN 58.5 (ch g 08 Sakana x Pop’s Glory) Tr. John Lundholm. 68-10-2-6 $83,310. Ran last to Murray’s Sun at Mudgee and to Cashout at Dubbo before last start 5th to Beltana at Trangie on a heavy track on Dec 29. This much harder but has won on the track and has four wins this distance.
2. SWINGLOWE 54 (b m 07 Swooping x Millie Merandah) Tr. Alison Smith, Orange. 35-3-9-5 $31,300. Freshened since 2nd to Dane Trader over 2200m at Parkes. Back in distance here.
3. PRIDE OF ONSLOW (blks) 54 (b g 06 Nothin’ Leica Dane x Onslow) Tr. John Lundholm, Coonamble. 31-5-5-1 $23,850. Has had two runs from a spell and finished towards the tail both time. Should be ready to show improvement now.
4. CHANCE OF LIGHTNIN (blks) 54 (ch m 04 Way of Light x Sharp Bloom) Tr. Luke Griffith, Scone. 18-3-3-2 $16,350.Improved run for 6th to stablemate Time Shift over 1300m at Scone on Dec 28. This easier. Place chance.
5. VEEDOUBLEYOU (blks) 54 (gr-ch g 06 Leica Kenmare x Dark Slew) Tr. Debbie Beuzeville, Orange. 25-2-0-2 $10,950. Resumes. Last start 9th to A Magic Pick at Bathurst on May 25. Has not won first up in four campaigns.
6. TINKWAI (BLKS) 54 (BR G 08 Niccolo Polo x Anilos) Tr. Sue Bigg, Tamworth. 64-4-4-7 $19,200.Well beaten by Shyspin two starts back at Quirindi then 4th of five in Wallabadah Cup 1500m on Jan 1. This harder.
RACE 4. 3.50pm. GREAT BARRIER REEF CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 METRES.
1. AWE INSPIRED (blks) 56.5 (b g 04 Danzero x Divine Express) Tr. Sue Bigg, Tamworth. 12-2-3-2 $15,450. Promising type who ran a good 2nd to Honeyfornothin at Moree over 950m on Dec 20. Chance here.
2. LATIF (NZ) 55 (b m 04 Don Eduardo x Bumpy) Tr. Stephen Gleeson, Muswellbrook. 8-1-0-0 $16,750. Only win was oner 1600m and is by former AJC Derby winner. Has had two runs from a spell and this looks too short at this stage.
3. BEERANDSCOTCH 54 (b g 06 Darbonne x Temperament) Tr. Ross Johnston, Muswellbrook. 41-1-1-3 $9,250. First up from a spell was 8th to Strawberry Bar at Gilgandra at non-Tab meeting on New Year’s Day. Prefer to see here.
4. BELISTA (blks) 54 (b m 04 Honours List x Ella Bella) Tr. Stephen Gleeson, Muswellbrook. 8-1-0-0 $2,800. Broke through in maiden company at Wellington non-TAB over 1100m on Boxing Day. This is a step up in class but prior to last start was racing in stronger TAB races and not that far away. Consider.
5. CLANGDABRA 54 (b g 06 Clang x Magic Unlimited) Tr. Lee Van Den Bos, Orange. 28-3-6-2 $15,900. Resumed with 9th Lattam Dubbo 1000m on Dec 22. Form prior to spell was fair.
6. EINDARAB 54 (b g 05 Shrewdy x Silky) Tr. Athol Fitzsimmons. 14-1-2-0 $11,600. Recent form has been poor. Last start 13th to Dehereafter at Gilgandra last Sunday at long odds. Will be long odds again.
7. FUTURISTIC DREAMS 9blks) 54 (br m 07 Buriton x Glorious Future) Tr. Ken Watson, Goulburn. 29-1-0-2 $5,100. Shown little since two starts from a spell. Latest was 9th to Platinum Skye at Orange last Saturday. Wait until she shows some form.
8. PICASIN (blks) 54 (b g 07 Covetous x Francette) Tr. Robert Brooks, Hawkesbury. 12-2-0-1 $6,300. Won a Class 2 at Bong Bong in November. That was first run since finishing at tail at Bligh Picnics. Freshened but this looks out of his class.
9. RUNFORJOYTOO 54 (b g 05 Success Express x Woodbe a Lady) Tr. Max Crockett, Mudgee. 20-1-0-2 $8,300. Only win was this course and distance. Recent form at TAB meetings fair. Fifth to Two Poppies at Mudgee was followed by 6th to Dashie Diva at Bathurst. Could show up.
10. SAN QUENTIN (blks) 54 (b g 04 Declarations x Norebo Dancer) Tr. Luke Griffith, Scone. 15-2-2-0 $7,750. Not raced since 4th to Autumn Beats at Quirindi on Oct 11. In good stable but has not shown up first up.
11. SHE’S A SHOWGIRL (blks) 54 (br or blk m 05 Anglia x Yallah Orphan) Tr. Robbie Harrison, Coonamble. 11-1-0-1 $2,800.Well back behind Two Poppies at Mudgee two starts back and was well back at Trangie on heavy track on Dec 29. Hard to have here.
12. YOUNG IN TIME (blks) 54 (ch g 07 Switch In Time x Murrundi Beauty) Tr. Frank Osling, Muswellbrook. 35-1-0-2 $3,750. Strike rate is poor and best recent form was 3rd to Bresson at Dubbo non-TAB on Nov 1. Win would surprise.
13. Em 1. MASTER BEN (blks) 54 (br g 08 Covetous x Impenta) Tr. Graham Shields, Gunnedah. 20-1-2-2 $6,725. Resumes. Went to the paddock after running last at Wean picnics in July 2007. Outsider.
RACE 5. 4.42pm. OATLEY FAMILY WINES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400 METRES.
1. HIBAH (blks) 58 (br g 05 Fantastic Light x Soft Spoken) Tr. Bob Howe, Rylstone. 12-1-1-2 $15,480. Good runs behind Precious Find at Mudgee and 3rd to All Opinion at Dubbo before disappointing at Orange last start. Forget that run and he would be hard to beat in this.
2. TAILS OF FORTUNE 57 (ch g 06 Tailings x Pure Bliss) Tr. John McKinnon, Dubbo. 12-2-1-0 $6,700. Traingie winner on heavy track last start. Prior form promising and included good 5th to Skywyn at Mudgee on Cup Day. That form has been franked since.
3. EXORCIZE (blks) 56.5 (br g 04 Strategic x Expelled) Tr. Mack Griffith, Muswellbrook. 8-1-0-0 $12,600. This easier than last start 7th to Young Bid at Taree over 1250 metres. Distance a query.
4. GINGER JOY 56 (ch m 05 Intergaze x Arkalon) Tr. Max Crockett, Mudgee. 13-1-3-1 $14,250. Was very good second to Skywyn at Mudgee on Cup day but disappointed since. Trained on track and cannot be left out.
5. LADY FIRE 56 (ch m 04 Intergaze x Love Apple) Tr. John Lundholm, Coonamble. 9-1-0-1 $6,750. Fifth to Dehereafter at Gilgandra last Sunday was a good run. Place chance on that effort.
6. WINDBENEATHMYWINGS (NZ) 56 (ch m 05 Black Minnaloushe x Flyhigh) Tr. Carl Molloy, Coonamble. Has had two runs from a spell without showing up. Look for improvement.
7. RIPABUY 56 (br or blk m 06 Kingston Mill x Shiraz’s Luck) Tr. Shane Everson, Gunnedah. 31-1-4-3 $13,500. Spelled after finishing last ina Class B 1600m at Wean picnics last July. Resumed with 6th of seven to Best On Board at Quirindi on December 26. Hard to have.
8. SUTTON PRINCE (blks) 56 (b g 05 Beautiful Crown x Santon) Tr. Luke Griffith, Scone. 23-1-4-5 $10,750. Has been dropped back in distance since failure over 1900m at Armidale last month for improved showings. Well supported last start. Could sneak into a place.
9. SLAP YA MAMA 56 (ch m 06 Iga Ninja x Red Tonala) Tr. Robert Jackson, Dubbo. 6-1-0-0 $900. Only win was at Tomingly picnics last April. Has had two runs from a spell and last start 4th at Trangie ove1400m. This harder.
10. NOTHIN’ MURKY 56 (br m 06 Nothin’ Leica Dane x Mazurka’s Star) Tr. Jeff Englebrecht, Muswellbrook. 16-1-2-3 $13,350. Has only had two runs since the EI outbreak and failed both times. Is third up from a spell here and should be ready to show improvement.
11. ON YOUR OWN 56 (b m 04 Orpen x Rhythm ‘n’ Flow) Tr. Robbie Harrison, Coonamble. 12-1-0-1 $2,850. Form since fair 5th to Skywyn at Mudgee has been disappointing. Was 9th to Dehereafter at Gilgandra last Sunday.
12. WEXFORD LASS 56 (gr m 06 Forest Glow x Rancholena) Tr. Peter Stanley, Orange. 33-1-3-2 $8,750. Disappointed at Orange last start after running second to Ornithology at Wellington on Boxing Day.
13. FROMAGE PRINCESS 56 (b m 05 Volcanic x Cheesed Off) Tr. Larry Walsh, Cowra. 15-1-1-1 $8,600. Shown little in two runs this time in. Ninth to Mindless at Wellington on Boxing Day was most recent run. Look for some improvement.
14. PANTS ASKEW 56 (b g 05 Magic Albert x Wuji) Tr. Stephen Gleeson, Muswellbrook. 17-1-1-0 $7,000. Has had two runs from a spell without showing up. Last start 12th to Discarded Bullet at Tamworth on Dec 19. This likely to be easier but still hard to consider.
15. Em 1. ROI DU MONDE 56 (b g 05 King of Kings x Femme De Monde) Tr. Louise Ward, Dubbo. 19-1-2-0 $10,000. Shown nothing in two starts since running 6th to Two Poppies at Mudgee last month. No.
16. Em 2. FUBZEE (blks) 56 (ch m 07 Marwina x Victory Dinner) Tr. Leslie Bryant, Forbes. 50-1-6-5 $12,700. Strike rate is very poor. Was at long odds when 5th to Gobi King at Trangie Picnics on Dec 29. Will be at long odds again here.