Echuca   18 May 2024
 
GOING: G

BET365 0-58 Handicap 1209m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - 400m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.4).  

Strong tempo on the cards with Brechen and Poppet leading the way. VANCOUVER ROCKS (8) was freshened after disappointing in Albury Guineas when she weakened in the run home at Mildura last time. Comes back in trip this time and improvement is on the cards. ELVIS (2) broke through for his maiden win at Ararat last time out. Had been working up to that win and can keep the good work going. VILLIANAIRE (6) has found form with a win and a second at Kyneton in his last two starts. This is not overly strong and is expected to run well again. BRECHEN (1) returns from a break. Usually races well fresh and despite the weight should make a bold bid. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Vancouver Rocks and Elvis to win.
1 2133x BRECHEN
PATRICK KEARNEY
5YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss A Ciconova & S Gupta
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Coleraine 0 - 58 September 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kyteler carrying 58kg at $3. First up last campaign third of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw July 21 over 1204m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Charities with 59.5kg at $4. A big run will not surprise.
4
MADISON LLOYD
GOLD, BLACK STRIPE, DIAGONAL STRIPE MOTIF, DIABLO SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
2 46631 ELVIS
VINCENT MALADY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch)
Going well. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1106m defeating Dakota Elegance carrying 59kg at $4.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1306m, 2.5 len behind Got Yourself A Gun with 58kg at $3. Can measure up again.
7
WILL GORDON
Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap
3 4420x PERDITION
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mcgrath Racing (Mgr: M O Mcgrath), D G Ross, M J Caporale, Dust Racing (Mgr: A Brooks), M7 Fast Track Racing (Mgr: F Rottura), B J T Racing (Mgr: T M Fisher), J Norton, C Norton, Oh That's Good, S Manitta, B Norton, Mrs A Mcgrath, D J Brooks, R J Harman, Ms S D McAlpine, J W O'Connor & S G McGrath
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at this track Bm58 November 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lady Ardoyne with 61kg at $5.50. On debut with blinkers first time; second of 9 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw June 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Runpukya carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Has solid claims fresh.
1
JAKE DUFFY
RED , BLACK FIVE STARS,RED SLEEVES,BLACK STARS,RED CAP,BLACK STARS
4 00584 DANERICH DAN
R J BESANKO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Zavitsanos
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1115m, 1.1 len behind Magic Bertie carrying 56.5kg at $14. The race before that ran last of 8 at Geelong Bm58 on March 26 over 1130m, 7 len behind Smart Deel carrying 60.5kg at $13. Working up to a win. Has claims.
9
LOGAN BATES
GREEN, PINK FIVE SPOTS AND POM POM
5 65x70 JETFOIL
S G NOBLE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S G Noble
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 9 at Albury Cl2 on April 15 over 1175m, 5.5 len behind Big Opinion carrying 57kg at $101. Last start ran last of 10 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1474m, 11 len behind American Liaison with 59.5kg at $26. Has failed to show enough.
11
SAMANTHA NOBLE
LIME GREEN, NAVY DIAMOND, BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES AND WHITE CAP
6 94912 VILLIANAIRE
C J DAVIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K J Davis
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1115m, long-neck behind Magic Bertie with 56.5kg at $8. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Kyneton Bm64 April 11 over 1103m on a rain affected track defeating John Joseph with 52kg at $51. Has found form and looks one of the threats.
3
MS ROSE HAMMOND
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOES, RED SLEEVES,WHITE STARS, RED CAP,WHITE STARS
7 63585 EVER GIVEN
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G Wolveridge
Most recently 5th of 11 at Kyneton Bm58 on May 9 over 1103m, slow going 2 len behind Turnaquid with 57.5kg at $26. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1115m, 5 len behind Magic Bertie with 57.5kg at $7.50. Cannot be ruled out.
6
B HIGGINS
WHITE, GREEN FIVE SPOTS, RED CAP
8 61500 VANCOUVER ROCKS
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Snippets Racing No.9 (A S Augustine), M B French, M T Gleeson, Cognitive Racing (O Phillips), S O'Bree, G S R Hunter, P Armstrong, R McEntee, K Minett, D Ash, D Spence, M Stoney, J Nolan, B French, W Reintals, Mrs D Reintals & Hurstbridge Haven Racing (T Daville)
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Mildura Bm58 on April 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Just Like Lisa carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Albury Albury Gneas on March 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Canny Hell with 55kg at $26. Looks better placed in this company.
2
LACHLAN KING
CERISE, GREY CHECKS, CERISE SLEEVES, CERISE CAP
9 178x8 POPPET
MATTHEW ENRIGHT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W J White, Ms S Grimster, Mrs T White & M R White
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 21 over 1000m, 7 len behind Heart Of Glass carrying 54.5kg at $41. Previously second-up failed to handle going; 9th of 12 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 13 2022 over 1300m, in the wet; 8 len behind Star Buyer carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
B RAWILLER
WHITE, BLACK HORSEHEAD AND FERN, BLACK COLLAR,WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS ,POM POM
10 5340x KIA HOHE
MICHEAL NEWTON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Stynes Brothers Racing
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 November 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Tatsuro with 57.5kg at $7. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 July 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Bangholme carrying 59.5kg at $26. Don't dismiss lightly.
8
ALYSHA WARREN
YELLOW, RED V, ARMBANDS AND CAP
11 0580x LIVE LIFE LOUD
JOHN W THOMAS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J W Thomas, M Unwin & Ms R Thomas
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Benalla 0 - 58 January 21 over 2100m, 11 len behind Mrs Murphy with 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Seymour F&M Bm58 November 17 over 1600m, 12 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 57.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how she returns.
5
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Black, White Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Armbands, Pink Cap
12 97490 ROC THE WOLF
C J DAVIS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
J K Douglas
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Wagga Qots Bm66 on May 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Subliminal carrying 52kg at $201. The run before that 9th of 11 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1115m, 15 len behind Brooklyn Baby with 51kg at $21. Preferred in something easier.
13
SARAH MCDONOUGH
TEAL, TAN TWELVE APOSTLES LOGO, TEAL, YELLOW HALVED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
13 01039 THRILL OFTHE FIGHT
NATHAN NEWTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms D J Davis
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Benalla Cg&E Bm58 on May 7 over 1206m, 6 len behind Heroic Chief carrying 54kg at $201. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Leeton Bm50 on April 20 over 1150m, 1.75 len behind Gobbo's Mate with 57.5kg at $12. Tricky assignment.
3
MILOS BUNJEVAC
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE VEE, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CHECKS AND STRIPED CAP