Warrnambool   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Billy "The Butcher" Malady Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.96).  

Born To Shine and Montecristo possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. MONTECRISTO (4) resumes having run third on debut at Hamilton when well supported. Better for that experience and the 1400m should suit him better. Expect he's wound up for the home carnival run. BORN TO SHINE (13) has run second at her past two outings, beaten narrowly at Kyneton as an odds-on favourite last time. Poised to break through. WICHITALL (10) was sound at Terang first up and should be better suited over this trip. TI TREE LAD (9) should find this easier than first up at Caulfield Heath. SUGGESTED PLAY: Montecristo to win.
1 56x29 AKI
JOHN BROOKS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L Cozens & J Cozens
Third-up today. Comes off a 59 day let-up. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1600m, head behind Real Loose with 59kg at $6.50. Second-up 9th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 2000m, 10 len behind Maputo with 59kg at $7.50. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
11
L WILLIAMS
BLACK, PINK V, HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
2 3x BELLONADO
DANIEL BOWMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hello Possum, B Scanlan, M Lanigan, Magnificent Seven, G Lanigan, Yarriambiack Racing, Ms J Hooper, M Farrow, Boys Go Racing, Dr M Esler, P Delahunty, Run With The Bools & K G B 3 Synd
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 3rd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Perfect Gold with 59.5kg at $13. Place best.
5
MELISSA JULIUS
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE CAP
3 5 KEEFY'S BRO
MADDIE RAYMOND
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R T D Racing (Mgr: R Norton), Flopsyandfriends (Mgr: L Whitelaw), D D K Racing (Mgr: K De Souza), J Markham, D Pitham, E Tatarka, M De Rango, G&C Bayview (Mgr: G N Franklin), S J Stagg, Mrs B E McElvogue, D Morello, CAPMITT Racing (Mgr: M A Bushe), S Saint-John & Mrs A Saint-John
Was well-supported at debut, second last in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Absconded Witness with 59kg at $4. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
4
ETHAN BROWN
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
4 3x MONTECRISTO
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing, Webbmck Racing, R Koch, Stinky Boys, T Black, Beartown 22, Kiwi King Syndicate, Mrs U Williams, J Clifford, N Clifford, P Clifford, D Boyd, G Homley, R Taylor, Mrs C Taylor, J Wozniak, R Jones, Mrs D Jones, J P Spence & OTI Montecristo
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd in a small field at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Seacryption with 58kg at $2.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
7
D YENDALL
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
5 35x25 SHAKE'N'BAKE
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), S Millar, T Terris, K Bradley, L W Tonks, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes) Epaulette, Donalds Racing Pauly (Mgr: A Vinar) & Ms A Stanley-Moore
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Willingly with 59kg at $6. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Go Atti Go carrying 59kg at $2.50. Racing well. Has strong claims.
8
BLACK, WHITE HORSEHEAD, BANNER AND STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE HALVES, YELLOW CAP, BLACK STARS
6 5396x SIX DEGREES
PAT CANNON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A C S Brock & Ms D Ailey
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at St Arnaud Mdn-Sw October 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Xalamber carrying 59.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Ballarat 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Mo's Stash with 59.5kg at $41. This looks too tough.
13
TAYLA CHILDS
Black, Yellow Spot, Red sleeves,Yellow Diablo, red cap,black Quartered
7 STAR PENDANT
WAYNE WALTERS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett
Three-year-old gelding (Zoustar - Locket) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Last trial ninth over 1000m in a Gosford trial on January 17. Drawn well and seems fit enough to figure in the finish.
2
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Fleur De Lys
8 6x3 SWANNY DEE
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Smith, Mrs K Fletcher, Mrs A Fletcher & I C Fletcher
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Southport Tycoon with 58kg at $61. That form reads very well. Respect.
10
T P MADDEN
WHITE, RED SLEEVES AND COLLAR, BLUE BB AND CAP
9 3x6 TI TREE LAD
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, Mr M J Rutledge, Mr S Camilleri, Mr S Quix, Mr D O'Donoghue, Mr B K Spence, Mr G Hope, Mr G Hay, Mr J Bibby, Mr J Watts, Mrs L Jones, Mr M C Draper, Mrs K Draper, Mr N A Hercus, Mr O Hay, Mr S P Pigdon, Mr S Blacow, Mr T Exton, Mr D Tipker, Mrs S L Roderick
Second-up. Promising on debut ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Golden Pierro with 59.5kg at $7.50. Returned from break got back early 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Here The Crowd carrying 59.5kg at $4. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
3
J ALLEN
GREEN, WHITE HORSESHOE, GREEN sleeves,white HOOPED ,GREEN cap,white hoops
10 7x7x2 WICHITALL
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S W Wilde, Black Barrel (Mgr: A C Law), J M MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs J A MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, PROF D Llewelyn, P L Smits, E W Cockram, Mrs P S Plowman, B D Rantall, Andusto (Mgr: J B Hickey), Belmonty (Mgr: M McGough) & The Dimes (Mgr: M Dalziel)
Second-up today. Last run 2nd of 8 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Sea Mist carrying 59.5kg at $13. At only start last preparation 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mr Charismatic with 59.5kg at $12. Solid top-three hope.
6
BILLY EGAN
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
11 7x WRITE YOUR OWN
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B Spicer, H Sambor, R Partington, D Wockner, Prestige Racing 6 (Mgr: S Roth), B P Morrissey, S B Young, C Carter, C R Essex, Mrs K L Sparkes, M C Sparkes, A M Dowie, P G Wells, J T Melgan, T M Forrester, C P Simpson, Weak (Mgr: C P Simpson) & Brett 2023 (Mgr: Mrs H Pentifallo), C Fisher & V Fisher
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when got back early 7th of 9 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Setosa with 58kg at $8.50. Can go better this time.
1
Fred W Kersley
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE KNIGHT, ROYAL BLUE AND YELLOW STRIPE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, ROYAL BLUE STAR
12 AMIZETTA
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start Aonair (Mgr: C Bennett), Mrs L A Harrison, D D Pilkington, L W Bevan, T P Zwarts, L Harden, S C Grayson, Mrs M L Donovan, Larapinta Racing (Mgr: P D De Luca), J Keogh, P T Zwarts, Justwins (Mgr: T Tomsky), Ms S P Hunter, O T D Racing (Mgr: M S Brooke), R Simpson & K J Rigden
First-starter by Dundeel out of Aonair. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Betting best guide.
9
DECLAN BATES
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 3x722 BORN TO SHINE
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
C Bennett, Luvsapunt Racing (Mgr: J Beilken), W P E Anthony, P J Booth, B J Shepheard, C J Jones, P A Bye, M Koenig, Mrs N A Cocksedge, C Wicken, D R Zahnleiter, B G Coleman, M F Pustaurh, D W Telford, Last Drinks Lads Racing (Mgr: B Kavanagh), S Pustavrh, R J MaCartney & R Kane
Racing well. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1454m, slow going long-neck behind Stormstout carrying 56kg at $1.90. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1330m, 2.25 len behind Binotto with 57kg at $7. Rates a strong chance.
10
JORDAN CHILDS
WHITE, FLYING START SYNDICATIONS LOGO, BLACK AND TEAL CHECKED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
14 636x NEFERURE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; sixth of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Madison Kate with 56kg at $2.40. On debut sixth of 11 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw November 19 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Bold Soul with 56kg at $13. Must respect stable/jockey combination.
12
JAMIE KAH
Pale Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
15 2234x SPIRITUAL THINKER
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs U Williams, P Azrak, W Fraser, S Frost, S Porter, Balius Farm, M Richardson, B O'Hehir, Fulham Racing, G Duynhoven, K Bell, Bearman Racing, M Scholten, C Macek, N Kelson, Mrs J Kelson, B Connolly, Mrs H Connolly, S Bald & Mrs K Bald
Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw December 31 over 2000m, 6 len behind Eight Martinis with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lively with 58kg at $2.80. Look for a bold run.
8
D W STACKHOUSE
YELLOW, SKY BLUE STRIPE, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, YELLOW SLEEVES, SKY BLUE LIGHTNING BOLT, SKY BLUE CAP
16 60x47 XTRA GAMBLE
DANIELLE LOOS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs Fiona Pengelly, Ms Danielle Loos
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Nefertiti with 57kg at $151. Last start 7th of 10 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Divine Turf carrying 57kg at $101. Draw no help to chances.
15
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue ,White Stripes, striped sleeves,White Cap