Ballarat   16 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Photo Finish Refund BM64 Handicap 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.89).  

Many of these are capable of being prominent early so a genuine staying test should unfold. WHAKAMANA (2) doesn't win out of turn but is coming off a good run at Yarra Valley in the Country Oaks when third, beaten 1.75 lengths. She can certainly mix her form but this circuit should suit and with even luck she'll be very hard to hold out. VIVIDEEL (1) is a nice type building a good record, second at Sandown-Lakeside last start, following a win at Terang. Looks hard to beat again. CASTEL TROSINO (5) presents third-up and should be ready to peak. Strong each-way hope. WISE LEGEND (6) was better here last time and is in the mix. STARDOM AWAAYTS (8) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Whakamana to win.
1 1x312 VIVIDEEL
T & C MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
W R Middleton, A Pummeroy, P B Jens, G R Delany, R J & C Leopold, P M Levy, S Lilley, J P Sarkis, D E Whiting, P A Vial, S N Barber, Mrs N Noall, J & Mrs J Relph, W D Mcguire, D L Slattery, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Zerprise (Mgr: J E Mcalister) & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon)
Going well. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on March 27 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind Divus Romulus with 59.5kg at $9.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Terang Bm58 March 5 over 1850m defeating Full Of Dash with 62kg at $3.30. Rates a strong chance here.
7
JAYLAH KENNEDY
NAVY, LIGHT BLUE STAR, ARMBANDS, NAVY CAP, LIGHT BLUE STAR
2 50283 WHAKAMANA
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), J Docherty, S R Patterson, C E Atkins, S D Gorman, S Abbott, R J Elsom & D S Barlow
Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Yarra Valley Country Oaks on March 29 over 1950m, 1.75 len behind Crimson Light carrying 56kg at $14. The start before that ran last of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on March 1 over 2040m, 5.5 len behind Hard Squeeze carrying 60kg at $4. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
3
J ALLEN
GREEN, WHITE INTERSECTING LINES AND STRIPED CAP
3 7x662 ANGEL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J D Hayes, S R Thompson, Mrs V M Thompson, G R Waters, D Donnelly, G W Fielding, G W Kerr, S A Hawkins, P O'Callaghan, D E Thompson, Mrs J E Weir, L A Vandersluys, M C Sharkie, Mrs J Felgate, Harlem Racing No. 2 (Mgr: W B Keighran), J D Mair & Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel)
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Wagga Bm66 on March 28 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Bringbackthebears carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 11 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Nana's Wish with 60.5kg at $51. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
5
HARRY COFFEY
LIME GREEN, BLACK FIVE SPOTS, LIME GREEN CAP WITH BLACK SPOTS
4 x4120 BOGUES
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd, TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams, Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), Mrs K Roberts, S Roberts, W C Phillips, Mrs C J Phillips, G F Nelson, Brown Shoe Racing 2 (Mgr: M Callinan), SDR Bloodstock (Mgr: D Brady) & Ms N Strang
Most recently didn't finish the race at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 March 27 over 2100m. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Morphettville 0-64 on March 11 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Crimson Vine with 57.5kg at $1.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
J MOTT
LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP
5 27x25 CASTEL TROSINO
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Michael Kent Bloodstock (Mgr: M R Kent Jnr), A T Harrison, Everlong Racing No 9 (Mgr: B D Anderson), J R Bartling, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, Mrs S J Hughes, C S Hughes & M Angelini
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on February 28 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Bavicia with 58kg at $13. Second-up 5th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on March 27 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Divus Romulus with 58.5kg at $26. Strong winning hope.
4
BEAU MERTENS
WHITE WITH RED ROSE, BOTTLE GREEN SLEEVES, RED CAP
6 79386 WISE LEGEND
DAN O'SULLIVAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W L Daniels
Last start 6th of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Midnight Glow with 58kg at $19. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track Bm64 on March 24 over 1600m, 14 len behind Blushing Tycoon with 59kg at $15. Forward showing expected.
1
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Gold, Silver Horseshoe And Whip, Purple Sleeves And Cap
7 8x172 MAKBEEL
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Goodwin
Last start 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 5 over 2060m, slow going 2.75 len behind Perfect Ending carrying 57.5kg at $19. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on March 16 over 2250m, 8 len behind Master Of Zerprise carrying 55.5kg at $17. Fully tested.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE VEE, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
8 94275 STARDOM AWAAYTS
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Williams, Mrs U Williams, M Bhatnagar, E Godford, B Nelson, J Withycombe, D J Blackmore, P S Filia, G J Hirst, P W Hirst, Tamac Syndicate, Come To Papa, Ms J L Gibson, P Mansford, S Sinclair, Mrs K Sinclair, D Mason, R Umbrasas, M T Monk & A H Monk
Most recently 5th of 10 at Horsham Bm58 on March 22 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Tavabeel carrying 60.5kg at $2.30. The start before that 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on March 1 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Fagin with 58kg at $7.50. Should be thereabouts.
6
JORDAN CHILDS
GREEN, GOLD CHEVRONS, GREEN SLEEVES, GOLD CHEVRONS, GREEN CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
9 20x51 EASY TURN
PATRICK KEARNEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms R F Adams, Mrs J Toohey, Ms E Coles, Ms M E Ellis, M Medici, The Big Yin (Mgr: S Cameron), A Di Lorenzo, P Gajanovic, Gunsynd Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Fletcher), New Prince Racing (Mgr: I Hicks), N Moy, D Romer, L Rowbottom, A S Saliba, A N Schuman, MRJAM (Mgr: A F Grant), J N Woods & Mrs A J Penhall
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Porter carrying 56kg at $15. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1800m defeating Night Cryer carrying 57kg at $2.60. Hard to have on recent performances.
8
J FRY
NAVY BLUE, SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS, WHITE ARMBANDS, PINK CUFFS, WHITE CAP