Narromine

Today, October 16, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

MOON DART (2) resumes as the horse with the most appealing exposed profile, having placed twice from four starts and already run well at this venue when second to Territory Style. His latest trial was a solid third at Scone, which gives him the right grounding to return sharply, and his one previous try at the distance produced a placing. KING KOOKABAA (7) is the main unknown but has enough pedigree depth to command respect, being a half brother to Listed winner Zealously and coming off two trials, the latest at Scone two weeks ago. BEST DEFENCE (1) is the hardened maiden: last start was plain at Coonamble, but the wide early work gives some excuse and his Dubbo second two back reads well for this. PALA D'ORO (8) has been freshened and gets the blinkers on and weight relief after a debut placing. Can feature.

2. Moon Dart
7. King Kookabaa
1. Best Defence

Win Only

2. 2. Moon Dart
J: CLAYTON GALLAGHERT: BRETT THOMPSON
F: 0523x
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
160
Verdict
Returns from a lengthy spell with a solid third at Scone in his latest trial, which gives him a sound platform for this first-up assignment. He ended his last campaign with a third at Mudgee, beaten eight lengths at long odds, after a better second at this track behind Territory Style. Lightly raced and looks the one to beat.
1. 1. Best Defence
J: JAKE PRACEY-HOLMEST: CLINT LUNDHOLM
F: 73620
Price History:
3.20
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Comes back quickly after finishing last at Coonamble, beaten just over nine lengths, where he raced wide early and then offered little late after sitting prominent. His Dubbo second to All Saints the start prior was much better, with the market near the top of betting that day. In the mix.
7. 7. King Kookabaa
J: JACOB STIFFT: BRETT THOMPSON
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Makes his debut off two trials, including one at Scone two weeks ago, and brings a pedigree that gives him legitimate interest in a modest maiden. He is a half brother to Zealously, a Listed winner who has also placed at G2 level, and the 1.5kg claim is another small advantage. The 1.5kg claim adds to a strong winning chance.
8. Pala D'Oro
J: -T: JULIA PRESITS
F: 2
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing second on debut at Geurie, beaten four and a half lengths in a four-runner race as an odds-on favourite. She was bumped near the 950m and now gets clear weight relief, while first-time blinkers are a positive gear change. Can contest.
6. 6. Miss Strategic
J: -T: KYLIE KENNEDY
F: 0x002
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Went close in picnic company at Grenfell last start, finishing second to Never Out Of Reach and beaten just over half a length when near the top of betting. This is harder company, and her previous Wellington run was poor when beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. Minor claims only.
3. 3. Nodefence
J: JESS DEL FRARIT: TROY MC CARNEY
F: 00845
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Made some ground when fifth at Dubbo last start, beaten three and a half lengths by All Saints, although he was unwanted in the market. Two back he charged home for fourth over 900m at Wellington on soft ground from long odds. Others preferred.
5. 5. Summer Sonata
J: ZOE HUNTT: TROY MC CARNEY
F: 38609
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Had excuses at this track last start in a Class 1, being bumped at the start and keen mid-race before finishing ninth, beaten six lengths behind Snow Dog. That was at big odds, and he was also last at Wellington two back. Look for an improved run.
4. 4. Skivvy
J: -T: BRETT THOMPSON
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Second-up after a debut that offered little at Dubbo, finishing last and beaten over 14 lengths behind All Saints after settling rearward and weakening. He was big odds there, and the trial background does not offset the size of that defeat. Has pedigree depth, but a major turnaround is required.

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