Tue, April 08, 2025

02:45

TAB COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE

Winner AUD $15,000 - 9 runners

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

ROSSO NERO (3) finished 4 lengths adrift in seventh last time at Grafton in a disappointing performance. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. STAR OF KONGO (4) last appeared when he did not complete the course on September 10 at Muswellbrook. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Rates highly and should take some beating. LIL' BIT VAIG (6) finished 3.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 6f at Port Macquarie a week-and-a-half ago. Steps up in distance. Strong top-three chance. MANHATTAN DRESS (8) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start over 7f at Grafton, beaten 4.5 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Placed to advantage so expect another forward showing.

No. (Draw) Form

Horse

Comment

Age

Weight

Jockey(Claim)

Trainer

Best Odds

b, fb, f

8-12

T Daiki ChujoJ Noriyuki Masuda

Age:3
Weight:8-12
OR:
J Noriyuki Masuda
T Daiki Chujo

Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 7th of 12 at this track Maiden Set Weights on February 14 over 5f, slow going 8 lengths behind Deep Stealth carrying 8st12lb at 150/1. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Grafton Maiden Set Weights on March 22 over 7f, on heavy track 4.5 lengths behind Gaming with 8st12lb at 10/1. Has ability and improving with racing.

88434

b, mb, m

8-13

T Brett BellamyJ Jon Grisedale

Age:4
Weight:8-13
OR:
J Jon Grisedale
T Brett Bellamy

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie Maiden Set Weights on March 29 over 6f, on heavy track 3.5 lengths behind Kobaytera with 8st13lb at 4/1. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Port Macquarie Maiden Set Weights on March 11 over 6f, slow going 6 lengths behind Sweet Patriot with 8st13lb at 20/1. Major player on recent form.

703

b, gb, g

9-4

T Ethan EnsbyJ Shae Wilkes

Age:4
Weight:9-4
OR:
J Shae Wilkes
T Ethan Ensby

Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Grafton Maiden Set Weights on March 22 over 7f, on a heavy ground 8 lengths behind Gaming carrying 8st13lb at 7/1. The race before that 11th of 13 at Lismore Maiden Set Weights on February 22 over 7f137yards, 20 lengths behind Next Pay Run carrying 9st at 20/1. Minor place prospects.

ch, gch, g

9-3

T Daiki ChujoJ D Peisley

Age:3
Weight:9-3
OR:
J D Peisley
T Daiki Chujo

At debut, 6th of 8 at Grafton Maiden Set Weights on March 22 over 7f, in the wet 13 lengths behind Gaming with 9st3lb at 14/1. Hard to tip with any confidence.

b, fb, f

8-12

T Daiki ChujoJ Leah Martyn

Age:3
Weight:8-12
OR:
J Leah Martyn
T Daiki Chujo

Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, second last of 12 at this track Maiden Set Weights on February 14 over 5f, slow going 12 lengths behind Deep Stealth carrying 8st12lb at 150/1. Last start eased back early on 4th of 8 at Grafton Maiden Set Weights on March 22 over 7f, on a heavy ground 10 lengths behind Gaming with 8st6lb at 20/1. Improvement anticipated.

8057

br, gbr, g

9-4

T Brett BellamyJ Courtney Bellamy

Age:4
Weight:9-4
OR:
J Courtney Bellamy
T Brett Bellamy

Most recently 7th of 14 at Grafton Maiden Set Weights on March 16 over 7f, on soft ground 4 lengths behind Our Sparky carrying 9st4lb at 80/1. The start before that second last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Maiden Set Weights on March 2 over 7f, 3.5 lengths behind Hallonic with 9st4lb at 80/1. Terrific chance to find some form.