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8 Nov, 1:03 am AEDT

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Race 3 — The Guyra Community Mdn Hcp 1100m · jumps Sun 8 Nov, 3:05 pm AEDT

Race notes

MDN,MDN HCP,Maiden
SOFT5
Fine
9 runners

Shortest win price

Boa Vista (1)

1.75

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

4Hangonaseq

Offmidfield

2Little Surprise
6Platinum Card

Offpace

8Fort Laramie

Onpace

1Boa Vista
5Mossrocket

Firststart

7Breakage

Leader

3Wild Romeo
10Smashit

Little Surprise · Negative
Long Break
Resumes from a 619 day break (> 300 days)
Wild Romeo · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out
Hangonaseq · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out
Mossrocket · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Boa VistaJ: Madeline Owen·T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough459kg5 9 7 2 29: 0-3-1$1.75$1.18

Career

9: 0-3-1

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating100%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-1
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Tamworth
1: 0-1-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
4: 0-2-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-2-1
Going Soft
2: 0-1-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

2Tamworth1000m12 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT50.31L
2Scone900m25 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD41.86L
7Ballarat Synthetic1000m16 June 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC7L
9Geelong1100m22 May 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · SOFT59.8L
5Albury900m23 Apr 2026 · MDN SW · GOOD42.9L
3Geelong1100m1 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD43L
9Caulfield900m13 Aug 2025 · Barrier Trial6.1L
7Morphettville1200m26 Apr 2025 · 2yo · GOOD49.9L

Comments

AAP

Two good runs under new trainer. Keeps knocking on the door. Brave after showing speed under heavy support at Tamworth second-up. This looks within her reach.

ILB

Narrowly beaten last start at Tamworth. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Major chance.

Favourite and only narrowly beaten over 5f at Tamworth (maiden) when in front of three of these last month; has taken a step forward the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (nine on the bounce); probably unlikely to trouble the principals as not in the habit of winning recently.

RSIS

Just short of the win last run at Tamworth. Has run into the placings all attempts recently. Definite claims for punters.

2Little SurpriseJ: Angel Brennan·T: K T Dixon957.5kg2 5 7 2 45: 0-1-0$26.00$4.20

Career

5: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Armidale
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Quirindi
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 950m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Moree950m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)4.5L
2Warwick800m14 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial1.7L
7Armidale1100m27 Feb 2025 · Maiden · GOOD412.18L
5Walcha1000m7 Feb 2025 · Maiden · GOOD42.23L
2Quirindi1100m28 Oct 2024 · Maiden · GOOD31.6L
8Tamworth1200m30 Sept 2024 · Maiden · SOFT64L
12Moree950m1 Sept 2024 · Maiden · GOOD421.9L

Insights

Long Break
Negative
Resumes from a 619 day break (> 300 days)

Comments

AAP

Resuming (88-weeks). Ex Gavin Groth in NSW. Went close in Maiden company first-up last campaign. Can make a positive start for new trainer after long spell.

ILB

First up after a 88 week break. At $4.50 unsatisfactory performance when 7th last time at this venue. Coming to a new trainer. Might be ridden for luck. Very difficult to back.

Winless in five starts but has shown promise with second her top showing; last of seven in a maiden last February; first start for stable; returns from a lengthy absence; passed over.

RSIS

Resumes after a break of 88 weeks. Started 7/2 and sub-standard effort when 7th last run at the track. Coming to a new trainer.

3Wild RomeoJ: Charlotte Murrell·T: Stirling Osland757.5kg4 4 4 2 108: 0-2-0$4.80$1.95

Career

8: 0-2-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Corowa
1: 0-0-0
Track Canberra
4: 0-0-0
Track Queanbeyan
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1080m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-1-0
Going Good
5: 0-1-0

Last starts

10Canberra1000m18 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD311.82L
2Queanbeyan1000m8 Sept 2026 · MDN · SOFT50.9L
4Corowa900m31 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT53.9L
4Canberra1080m24 July 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD31.9L
4Albury1000m19 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT75L
4Canberra1000m20 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD410.4L
5Canberra1200m6 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD42.5L
2Albury1000m19 Jan 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD42L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Winkers Off
Positive
Winkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Let-up (51-days). Ex Luke Pepper. Trained here now. Forwardly placed, retreated at Canberra. Can hit the ground running for new stable.

ILB

Back from a let up. Started $16.00 and didn't find the line when 10th last run at Canberra. Expecting improvement. Shows good early pace. Racing for a new trainer. Should be in the finish.

Has kicked on in his last couple of races; last of ten at Canberra over 5f (handicap) 51 days ago; first start for current trainer; easy enough to take on.

RSIS

Back from a let up. At 15/1 looked outclassed when 10th last start at Canberra. Likely to bounce back. Racing for a new trainer. Has a good chance.

4HangonaseqJ: Braith Nock·T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough357kg3 6 92: 0-0-0$4.00$1.65

Career

2: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Dubbo
1: 0-0-0
Track Tamworth
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

9Dubbo1400m31 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD36.06L
6Tamworth1000m12 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT51.37L
3Tamworth1000m23 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.8L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out

Comments

AAP

Went home tamely at Dubbo at second start at $11. Switching to 1100m. All the better, capable of making an impact.

ILB

On a quick back up. At $11.00 lost ground in the run home when 9th last start at Dubbo. Giving another go here but back to a shorter trip. Will attract plenty of interest.

First-time blinkers didn't work over 7f at Dubbo (maiden) when beaten 6l last week; cannot be ignored.

RSIS

On a short back up. Was 10/1 and couldn't stay in touch when 9th last run at Dubbo. Has the potential to improve sharply but back to a shorter trip. Good winning chance.

5MossrocketJ: Jordie Thompson·T: Ms S Grills857kg5 9 73: 0-0-0$3.80$1.60

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Scone
1: 0-0-0
Track Newcastle
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Scone1300m31 May 2026 · MDN · HEAVY87.3L
9Kembla Grange1200m16 May 2026 · CG&E MDN · SOFT52.7L
5Newcastle1250m2 May 2026 · CGE MDN-SW · GOOD45.9L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Resuming for second prep (23-weeks). Upside off spell. Ex Peter Snowden in NSW. Can hit the ground running for new stable.

ILB

First up after a break. Was $3.60 and gave away some ground when 7th last run at Scone. First race for a new trainer. Place best.

Seventh beaten 7l over 6½f at Scone (handicap) in May; now running for a new trainer; returns from a break today.

RSIS

Fresh after a break. Odds of 13/5 and weakened to finish 7th last start at Scone. First race for a new trainer. Jordie Thompson takes a large claim.

6Platinum CardJ: Zac Wadick·T: Melissa Dennett557kg3 3 4 72: 0-0-1$16.00$3.70

Career

2: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Inverell
1: 0-0-1
Track Tamworth
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Tamworth1000m12 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT54.28L
4Tamworth1000m23 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)7L
3Inverell1050m22 Nov 2025 · MDN · HEAVY101.5L
3Tamworth1000m4 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial3.1L

Insights

Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Unable to make an impression at Tamworth at second start. Only for exotics.

ILB

Jumped at $31.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last start at Tamworth. Likely to get back in the run. Facing a difficult task today.

Finished last of seven at Tamworth when behind three of these four weeks ago in a maiden; has to be taken seriously.

RSIS

Odds of 30/1 and gave away some ground when 7th last run at Tamworth. Might be ridden for luck.

7BreakageJ: Grady Spokes·T: M K Mason656.5kg3 7 4 5$8.00$2.60

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

5Doomben1000m22 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4.6L
4Gold Coast850m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)6.8L
7Doomben1000m2 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)7.8L
3Deagon650m20 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial4.6L

Insights

Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Still Learning
Negative
No race experience

Comments

AAP

Trials (4:0-0-1). Out of a stakes-placed mare. Soundly beaten in 4 trials and will need to find more under race conditions. Others profiling stronger.

ILB

3yo by Home Affairs having initial appearance for trainer Mark Mason. Keep your eye on the market.

Conceding experience to all her rivals; running for the first time; she's worth a go with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

Debutant 3yo by Home Affairs for Mark Mason.

8Fort LaramieJ: Scott Sweedman·T: Danni Schreck156kg7 9 7 2 98: 0-1-0$18.00$3.80

Career

8: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Armidale
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-1-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-0

Last starts

9Armidale1100m29 Mar 2026 · MDN · GOOD415.7L
2Walcha1200m7 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW2.6L
7Cranbourne1400m4 Jan 2025 · Maiden · GOOD37.12L
9Yarra Valley1200m20 Dec 2024 · Maiden · GOOD44.86L
7Kilmore1100m24 Nov 2024 · Maiden · SOFT725.95L
6Ballarat Synthetic1200m18 June 2024 · Maiden · SYNTHETIC5.2L
7Bendigo1100m22 May 2024 · Maiden · GOOD44.29L
6Cranbourne1000m26 Apr 2024 · Maiden · SOFT55.23L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

AAP

First-up (32-weeks). Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Placed first-up last campaign. Faces a challenging return.

ILB

First up from a break of 32 weeks and nice run when 2nd first up last preparation at Walcha. Gets the perfect draw. Modest contender.

Beaten 16l in March; stepped up on his last two starts but still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); this just his second run in a handicap; returns from a break here; others have more pressing claims.

RSIS

Resuming and honest race when 2nd resuming last preparation at Walcha. Will be aiming for a soft run from the draw.

9Love To FlirtScratched3––––

Rating · IRD

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed60%

Insights

Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start

Comments

AAP

Failed to flatter at Toowoomba at her second race start. Hard to warm to here.

ILB

Disappointing outing when 7th last start at Toowoomba. Prefers to settle towards the tail.

RSIS

Lacklustre showing when 7th last time at Toowoomba. Likely to settle back in the field.

10SmashitJ: Daniel Smith·T: T J Wicks256kg9 11 5 4 115: 0-0-0$19.00$3.80

Career

5: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Scone
3: 0-0-0
Track Tamworth
2: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0

Last starts

11Scone1200m23 Oct 2026 · Maiden · SOFT511.13L
4Tamworth1000m12 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT50.67L
5Scone900m25 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD49.29L
11Tamworth1000m14 Oct 2024 · Maiden · SOFT712.13L
9Scone900m27 Sept 2024 · Maiden · HEAVY911.15L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

AAP

Lightly raced runner whose best effort remains a 4th from 5 career appearances. On pace before tiring in the run home at Scone. Drops back a notch in trip. Smoky place prospect at best.

ILB

Odds of $101.00 and looked outclassed when 11th last time at Scone but will try to take advantage of the draw. Displays good tactical speed. Couldn't have in this.

Last of 11 over 6f at Scone (handicap) last month; yet to manage better than fourth in her five races; running in a handicap for only the second time; others have more pressing claims.

RSIS

Was 100/1 and faded away to finish 11th last start at Scone but has a good draw. Displays good tactical pace.

Odds correct as at Sun 8 Nov, 1:00 am AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Sun 20 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races