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Tomorrow, August 31, 2026Flat6f

Verdict

JOSEPHINE (5) outclassed in town two back from the wide gate, then bounced back when third over 1400m at Gunnedah in BM58 class. Finds a suitable race and will prove hard to hold out. WHISKERS (12) has disappointed in two runs back and drops a level after fading in the straight when ninth over 1400m here in C2 grade. Gets the right run and deserves another chance. FUN SPONGE (3) tough old gelding who resumes with a good fresh record. Comes back a couple of grades and is now in the Robert Agnew stable. Fitted with the two trials and the cross over nose band comes off. MARS LANDING (10) back from a lengthy break and has not appeared since he finished tenth over 1300m at this track last January. Fitted with the one trial over 1007m and has a host of gear changes. Place preferred.

5. Josephine
12. Whiskers
3. Fun Sponge

Win Only

1. 1. Chestime
J: DEON LE ROUXT: LOU MARY
F: 8121x
Price History:
3.50
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last preparation by 2.75 len Scone Ctry Bm58 April 13 over 1400m defeating Overzone with 56.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Scone Ctry Cl2 August 25 2025 over 1250m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Upwardly Mobile with 55kg at $4.40. Will take great benefit from this outing.
5. 5. Josephine
J: JEAN VAN OVERMEIRET: TODD HOWLETT
F: 05103
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 in a F&M Bm58 at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Backhander with 60.5kg at $2.70. The start before that ran second last of 11 in a 3yo Bm72 at Randwick on July 25 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Astronomix with 52kg at $151. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
3. 3. Fun Sponge
J: AARON BULLOCKT: ROBERT AGNEW
F: 8248x
Price History:
6.50
Age:
9
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
248
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mid Bm64 December 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Cosy Corner carrying 55kg at $14. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Gosford Bm64 June 19 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Canpikapony carrying 57.5kg at $61. Everything points to a bright return.
4. 4. Deebees Girl
J: DANIEL SMITHT: CASSANDRA SCHMIDT
F: 5018x
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
87
7. 7. Smart Jazz
J: JENNY DUGGANT: JEREMY SYLVESTER
F: 70965
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run 5th of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at Tuncurry on August 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mosgiel Crystal carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 6th of 14 in a Cg&E Bm58 at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Hinto carrying 59kg at $21. Not going well and looks safely held.
11. 11. Commander Meroo
J: MIKAYLA WEIRT: JEREMY GASK
F: 09520
Price History:
11.00
Age:
10
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 12 in a Bm58 at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1280m, 5.5 len behind Varuni carrying 55.5kg at $26. The start before that 2nd of 12 in a Bm58 at Narromine on June 22 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Honey Slider carrying 55kg at $5.50. Better than last start and deserves another chance.
6. 6. Russian Escape
J: MOLLIE FITZGERALDT: COLT PROSSER
F: 514x8
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after nine months settled back and ran on when 8th of 14 in a Cl1 at this track on August 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind The Magic Man with 57kg at $20. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Kempsey on November 7 over 1450m defeating Rustemo carrying 56kg at $3.10. Tested again.
8. 8. Ghayoor
J: KACIE ADAMST: DARREN TREACY
F: 1x95x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
274
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw November 30 over 1900m, 8 len behind Doradus carrying 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Newcastle in the G3 Spring Stk November 15 over 1600m, 13 len behind Green Spaces with 54.5kg at $101. Has claims if presented on song.
12. 12. Whiskers
J: TEIGHAN WORSNOPT: PAUL KELLY
F: 85x09
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 in a Bm58 Cl2+ at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1206m, slow going 8 len behind Fancy Shoulder carrying 57.5kg at $20. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 in a Ctry Cl2 at this track on August 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind I Am Steffi carrying 55kg at $10. Capable of a better showing. Well placed in this line-up and set to peak.
2. 2. Cardsharp
J: RAYMOND SPOKEST: NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH
F: x6088
Price History:
19.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 8 in a Dan Baker Bm93 at Coffs Harbour on August 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Oakfield Duke carrying 54kg at $71. The race before that ran second last of 9 in a Cl4 at Gold Coast on July 25 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Enforceable carrying 54kg at $101. Looks safely held.
9. 9. Thedaythemusicdied
J: MADELINE OWENT: KAREN OWEN
F: 486x9
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 in a Ctry Bm66 at Scone on August 17 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Nova Centauri carrying 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 10 in a Bm50 at Tuncurry on January 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Our Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Others rate better this time.
10. 10. Mars Landing
J: GRANT BUCKLEYT: TERRY EVANS
F: 1250x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
213
Verdict
Resuming today after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Cl1 January 30 over 1300m, soft track; 9 len behind Thedaythemusicdied with 55.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Port Macquarie Mdn November 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Myriad carrying 55.5kg at $26. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
14. 14. Motorboat
J: ANNA ROPERT: MATTHEW ROBINSON
F: 83x90
Price History:
67.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 9 in a Bm58 at this track on July 9 over 1007m, in the wet; 15 len behind Miss De Blaas with 56kg at $41. Second-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 in a Bm50 at Port Macquarie on August 22 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Take The Jackpot carrying 60kg at $61. Likely to struggle again.

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