Crockett, Bullock eye sprint success with in-form mare

Cameron Crockett and Aaron Bullock have reunited to target victory in Monday's Dubbo meeting, focusing on their in-form mare Not Written Off. The pair, based in Scone, will combine for the feature sprint over 1120 meters, aiming for a third consecutive win. Not Written Off, a six-year-old daughter of Written By, has maintained a strike rate of nearly 30 percent from 23 starts, securing victories in her last two races at Tamworth. She claimed a Benchmark 74 before finishing strongly in a BM 82. Two key elements position Not Written Off as a strong contender for the Sprint Prelude. First, Bullock has confirmed his participation, adding to the confidence of both trainer and horse. Second, the stable opted to run promising stablemate Where’stheprofit at Sunday’s Muswellbrook card, allowing focus to remain on Not Written Off. Crockett is experiencing one of his best runs, highlighted by 10 wins from his last 16 runners prior to the Muswellbrook meeting. This includes consecutive Class 3 Highways wins at Randwick with Leovanni and a feature Kirby sprint victory at Grafton with Durova. Bullock continues to perform at a high level, having secured a treble at last Friday’s Coffs Harbour meeting. His winning record stands at nine from 26 recent rides, with 17 wins in his last 50 outings. Early betting for Not Written Off placed her around $4 for the Sprint Prelude, though expectations are for a significantly shorter starting price. Meanwhile, the Dubbo Cup Prelude over 1420 meters features Bullock partnering with Inverell trainer Todd Payne on Shamedy, a six-year-old who hasn’t won since Armidale earlier this spring. Shamedy opened at around $5.50 in a wide betting field, trailing Prince Of Sorts at $5.00 and Nomorenightshift at $6.00. The Dubbo meeting is set to take place under conditions that could favor the horses' performance. A soft track is anticipated due to forecasts of rain in the 24-hour period preceding the event. This weather pattern might influence racing strategies, particularly for horses that thrive on softer surfaces. Both Not Written Off and Shamedy are expected to face competitive fields, with multiple contenders showing promise in the respective races. The combination of Crockett and Bullock represents a formidable partnership, built on consistent results and mutual trust. Their collaboration has yielded notable successes, including the recent form of Not Written Off. As the meeting approaches, the duo aims to build on their previous achievements, leveraging the current form of their horses and the strategic decisions made within the stable. The upcoming races present opportunities for further success, with both the Sprint Prelude and Dubbo Cup Prelude offering chances to extend their winning streaks.