01/06/2026
*******MIGHTY MOREE PREVIEW******
with NEIL EVANS
Tuesday JUN 02, 2025
+Gates Open @ 12 noon
+1st Race @ 1.05pm
+Track likely Soft 7 & Rail True:
*RACE 1 @ 1.05pm MY MOREE MAIDEN PLATE (950m) - Set Weights; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP SELECTION: 7. COMMEDIA (Peter Sinclair/TBA; 57kg & barrier 8) -we open the meeting on a heavy surface with a full & open field of maiden sprinters over the short course at set weights. Very keen to back this SE Qld-based 3YO filly by Brazen Beau reloading 4th-up behind a 7 week freshen-up & strong metropolitan trial over the border. Failed to run home 2 starts back when given a torrid run from the gate before only being caught in the last stride at Ballina. Has shown an ability to handle wet tracks; and races best when on the fresher side
MAIN DANGERS: 1. **Boomtime Now; 4. *Ruairi; 8. *Cool Nanczye; 10. *Eezitosort; 13. *Staccato
Likely Tempo: Good
My BET PLAN: COMMEDIA to WIN & First Four: 1,7/1,4,7,8,10,13/1,4,7,8,10,13/1,4,7,8,10,13
*RACE 2 @ 1.40pm NATIONAL JOCKEYS TRUST COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 66 HCP (1600m) - Min Weight 55kg; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP SELECTION: 2. OFF THE SCALE (Lou Mary/Ms Mikayla Weir; 60kg & barrier 8) -now for a competitive & well graded battle over the mile; and across many chances; like this tough 4YO mare by wet track sire Zousain who can bounce back deep into the prep after failing in a tougher race at Newcastle when afforded no favours in the run. Prior to that had finished best to claim a similar race on soft ground at Taree after being backed from $3.30 into $2.80 before running home late just behind the placegetters in an even deeper BM 66. Boasts a handy record over this trip; and importantly winkers go on
MAIN DANGERS: 1. *Like Lukey; 3. **Release Point; 4. *West Head; 5. *Zou Big Boy; 7. *Mammoth Mountain; 8. **Zougo Boss
Likely Tempo: Fair to Reasonable
My BET PLAN: OFF THE SCALE to WIN & First Four: 2,3,8/1,2,3,4,5,7,8/1,2,3,4,5,7,8/1,2,3,4,5,7,8
*RACE 3 @ 2.15pm GWYDIR MAIDEN PLATE (1400m) - Set Weights; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP SELECTION: 6. ZAMALEK (Scott Singleton/Ms Mikayla Weir; 59kg & barrier 3) -back a furlong in distance for the maidens again at set weights; and in a moderate affair; rating clear on top is this sparingly raced 3YO by Ole Kirk who is primed to peak 4th-up in his 1st full prep on a rapid 8 day turnaround. Was given a 5 week break after a fair effort in deeper provincial company before bouncing to the front & leading for a long way in a Super Maiden at Gunnedah. Hits peak fitness now; and is drawn to dictate again in a thin race
MAIN DANGERS: 1. *Erniegy; 3. *Northfire; 9. *Pinero
Likely Tempo: Reasonable to Solid
My BET PLAN: ZAMALEK to WIN
*RACE 4 @ 2.50pm MOREE CUP 6TH SEPTEMBER BENCHMARK 58 HCP (1400m) - Min Weight 55kg; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP SELECTION: 4. YACHT GIRL (Scott Singleton/Ms Mikayla Weir; 59.5kg & barrier 6) -staying over the distance for a restricted contest; and very keen at the value aboard this talented 4YO mare by Merchant Navy who drops in quality deep into the campaign. Charged home to easily claim a CL2 at Armidale before only an even effort in a deeper BM 58 at Scone. Then came off a freshen-up to run home from the back in a much tougher Saturday CL2. Back up to her best trip in a race of far less depth; she can be ridden quiet before being taken to the outside from the 400m
MAIN DANGERS: 1. *Power Of Success; 2. *Lesgo Don; 3. *Mariota; 6. **Major Lightning; 9. *Charlie Magic
Likely Tempo: Solid
My BET PLAN: YACHT GIRL to WIN & First Four: 4,6/1,2,3,4,6,9/1,2,3,4,6,9/1,2,3,4,6,9
*RACE 5 @ 3.25pm BIG SKY COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HCP (1200m) - Min Weight 55kg; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP SELECTION: 4. IDOL BYE (Mark Mason/Ben Looker; 57kg & barrier 5) -back a furlong in trip for the maidens again; and in a tactical battle it shapes best for this promising 3YO filly by Graff who can pay back punters instantly after going under as a hot favorite on debut at Armidale. Didn't get a lot of room when it counted on a smaller track that day; but much better suited on this far bigger circuit over 100m further. Drawn to get to the outside; with a senior and stronger jockey taking over
MAIN DANGERS: 1. **Devilish Sun; 2. *Zavy's Sun; 3. *Haras; 5. *Rips Law
Likely Tempo: Solid
My BET PLAN: IDOL BYE to WIN & Quinella: 1 & 4
*RACE 6 @ 4.05pm AGRIWARE BENCHMARK 58 HCP (1200m) - Min Weight 55kg; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP SELECTION: 3. IRISH JIG (Scott Singleton/Ms Mikayla Weir; 62kg & barrier 12) -another competitive & restricted sprint & keen to back this improving 4YO by Star Turn who is well placed to strike dropping significantly in grade 2nd-up; despite drawing wide. Fought hard to win a provincial CL1 in late spring before 2 further runs against tougher country & provincial opposition. Then came off a break when only collared in the final 75m against a much smarter BM 74 field at Quirindi after being backed from $5.00 into $4.20. Naturally back up sharply in weight; but has superior tactical speed in a race with far less quality
MAIN DANGERS: 4. **Imperial State; 8. *Hit Song; 9. *Reprisal; 12. **Dubalene
Likely Tempo: Solid to Good
My BET PLAN: IRISH JIG to WIN & First Four: 3,4,12/3,4,8,9,12/3,4,8,9,12/3,4,8,9,12
*RACE 7 @ 4.40pm DAVID MARSHALL PLUMBING BENCHMARK 58 HCP (950m) - Min Weight 55kg; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP SELECTION: 9. PRETTY CHEEKY (Scott/Singleton/Ms Mikayla Weir; 61kg & barrier 8) -back to the short course for a very open sprint test to finish; and among many chances; settled on this lightly raced 4YO mare by Written Tycoon returning off a let-up behind a strong open class country trial. Very sparingly raced since consecutive wins last spring up to BM 58 level. Given 7 weeks since a competitive effort in much deeper provincial company; and rolling forward here; she can complete a big day for the visiting Scone stable
MAIN DANGERS: 1. *Super Sioux; 3. *Olufsen; 4. *Kate's Tiara; 10. *Cat Empire; 12. *Miss Karis
Likely Tempo: Good to Strong
My BET PLAN: PRETTY CHEEKY to WIN
**My BEST EARLY BETS:
R3 6. ZAMALEK**
R5 4. IDOL BYE**
**My BEST EARLY VALUE:
R7 9. PRETTY CHEEKY**
**My BEST EARLY EXOTICS:
R2 First Four: 2,3,8/1,2,3,4,5,7,8/1,2,3,4,5,7,8/1,2,3,4,5,7,8
R5 Quinella: 1 & 4
GOOD LUCK
Next Meeting:
Thursday Aug 06; 2025
Horse racing Moree NSW Australia
