Echuca   03 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Hygain Victory Handicap 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.28).  

No noted leader on paper but Lunar Landing and Rivaldo have enough dash to cross over and take up the running. Competitive. RUSSIAN SUMMER (6) was cruelled by a wide gate at Seymour but was narrowly beaten at Bendigo prior. That reads well and with average luck he will go close. DOCINTHE (3) is knocking on the door and has been freshened. Has been kept up to the mark with a Bendigo trial and is good enough to feature. FABULOUS CHOICE (1) has been racing well without winning. Has been kept on the fresh side and is likely to secure a soft run. GOT YOURSELF A GUN (2) is an improver from a leading metro yard. Has a handy 2kg claim and more upside than may of these. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Russian Summer.
1 04545 FABULOUS CHOICE
DANIEL MCCARTHY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, D R Wallace, B W Wheeler & Mrs L J Wheeler
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Most recently 5th of 10 at Benalla Bm58 on April 5 over 1112m, 2 len behind She's Xtravagant with 60.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 13 at Wangaratta Bm70 on March 2 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Capital Asset with 56kg at $26. Top-three prospect.
5
HANNAH EDGLEY
PURPLE, GOLD DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 7x01 GOT YOURSELF A GUN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett), Mrs A L Harry & J W Harry
Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind King Zephyr with 58kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell won by a long-neck at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1306m defeating Poseidon's Son carrying 58kg at $4. Has the ability.
6
MS ROSE HAMMOND
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES AND CAP
3 21443 DOCINTHE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
C M Mckenna, J Morison, Ms M J Ellis, Mrs K G Spillane, B A Reckas, S A Levy, J Gaudron, J Samuel, Mrs J E Wood, G J Reinhardt, S Pfrunder, N J Ryan, K M Barker, Mrs A Reimers, S Castle, A Melahridis & Hot Chilli Sauce
Recent form sound. Comes off a 59 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Terang Bm58 on March 5 over 1400m, head behind Lady Shalaa carrying 60kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Hamilton Bm58 on February 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Bellini Miss with 61.5kg at $3.30. Close to a win.
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J FRY
RED, GOLD CHEVRONS AND SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
4 1048x TUTANKHAMUN
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mangalore Park Racing (Mgr: S J Hinchcliffe), Late Mail Punters Club (Mgr: R Stephenson), Tha Shadow (Mgr: S J Hinchcliffe), G D Spittal, M Young, Ms T Foster, G Weekley, J Riedell & L Spittal
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track Bm58 November 7 over 1600m, 17 len behind Lottaroc carrying 71.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len this track 0 - 58 July 1 over 1400m slow track defeating Sky Royale carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Doesn't appeal.
7
LAURA LAFFERTY
Black, White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And cap
5 5x230 RED RED WINE
SHEA EDEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Dr R K Sheahan, Mrs J M Sheahan, T R R Sheahan, Miss C E Sheahan, C D Page, A J Newman, R A Ghioni, G J Taylor, M Neuman, M J Hamblin, J J Riddle, J D Weller, N J Weller, Ms D Weller, C Weller, C Weller, D N Jackson & C J Jackson
Useful gelding. Last start ran last of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Impending Link carrying 58kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 64 on March 24 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Octrain carrying 58kg at $4. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
4
TEODORE NUGENT
BROWN, PURPLE DIAMOND, SLEEVES AND CAP
6 x4926 RUSSIAN SUMMER
M & L KAVANAGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C L Kavanagh, Ms N Grech, Grantleigh (S Jackson), Dr J F Kinnear, Femme Forte Syndicate (Ms D Sullivan), J R Penaluna, Dr E Laufer, Battsy's Boys (G Campbell), G N Doyle, Mad K Racing (M Pearce), M D Clark, S D Lockwood, S G Hill, B J Corcoran, S Wait & O H A Racing (R Davidson)
Last start 6th of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gifted Gamer carrying 60kg at $9.50. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 14 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Bellini Miss with 57kg at $7. Watch for sharp improvement.
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LIAM RIORDAN
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SASH ,black cap,white check
7 215x7 LADY DUMONT
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, D H McIntyre, M W Dodds, P J Hill, Dubtown Racing (Mgr: S J Clark), S Mcardle, Mrs K J Gordon, M J Duffy, B J Donohoe, Syndicus (Mgr: Miss A Fisher), R D McQueen, Ms M Tsihlakis, M Patterson, Mrs C M Patterson, Ms K Noble, Ms C Stoll, J X McKinnon, W H L Spence & C T Prendergast
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm58 on April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Peri Peri Rich with 61kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 1212m, 3.5 len behind Nullafiord with 57.5kg at $16. Improver.
13
ZAC SPAIN
WHITE, PALE BLUE STAR, PALE BLUE AND NAVY STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 x5217 LUNAR LANDING
GRANT WHITE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr G K White & Mr S Wilson
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gifted Gamer carrying 58.5kg at $101. The run before that won by 1.1 len at Tocumwal Bm45 March 30 over 1300m defeating Charcoal Annie with 62kg at $11. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
C J PARISH
PURPLE, WHITE QUARTERS, SPOTTED SLEEVES, SPOTTED CAP
9 79716 THE HAY FLYER
HEATH CHALMERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T Campbell
Useful type. Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Mildura Bm58 on April 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Just Like Lisa carrying 58kg at $6. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Swan Hill Bm58 April 9 over 1300m defeating Masina with 56kg at $41. Chance with the aid of an inside alley.
2
MADISON LLOYD
BLACK, ORANGE SASH, DIAMONDS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
10 5x066 SO YOU SHOP
TONY WILLIAMS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
T G Williams & Mrs S M Williams
Resumes off a 41 day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1606m, 5 len behind Arachidi with 57kg at $13. Before that 6th of 11 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 17 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Apache Gunship with 57.5kg at $26. Fully tested on his recent run.
12
BRITTANY BUTTON
MAROON, WHITE VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
11 350x9 RIVALDO
JAMIE GIBBONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D Reid, Mrs T A Reid, B C Reid & Miss K M Gibbons
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Holbrook Bm50 on April 13 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Dustin Dhahran carrying 58kg at $7. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic 0 - 58 on July 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Luv A Duck carrying 60kg at $101. Unlikely to threaten.
11
P GATT
NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE BRACES, STARS SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE CAP, SKY BLUE STAR
12 05888 RAISE HELL
PETER DONNELLY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P Donnelly & Mrs J Donnelly
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pyrois carrying 51kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 8 at Alexandra Pic-Trpy on March 16 over 1300m, 7 len behind Epsom Magic with 66kg at $17. Impossible to entertain.
3
ALANA KELLY
SKY BLUE, YELLOW STAR, SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DIAMOND ARMBANDS, SKY BLUE CAP, YELLOW STAR
13 x90x8 LEWANDOWSKI
KEITH HALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B K Hall
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 21 over 1300m, 18 len behind Tropicconi with 54kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on December 30 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Mikki Magic carrying 57.5kg at $26. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
C J PARISH
Royal Blue, Red Horseshoes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
14 41x39 MISHARE
S B LAMING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
S B Laming, B A Collins & F Townsend
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Cl1 on March 29 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind War Machine with 58kg at $6.50. Second-up 9th of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gifted Gamer carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. Expected to go very well.
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LAURA LAFFERTY
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN MALTESE CROSS, QUARTERED CAP