Donald   11 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Dean Holland Memorial Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.83).  

Solid tempo on the cards with Farisha possessing the dash to work to the lead. FARISHA (7) was easy in the market on debut and was far from disgraced in placing at Cranbourne. Will be better for the experience and the rise in trip suits. Expect a forward showing in a race that comes up very winnable. WICHITALL (4) disappointed at Warrnambool but prepared to forgive that effort as first-up Terang run was full of merit. Look for an improved showing. OLIVIA'S SCANDAL (10) ran well first-up on home track at Swan Hill before bumping into a handy maiden field in town last time. Cannot be left out here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Farisha to win.
1 9x874 NEXTONE
BOB & KANE POST
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P Post, D F Matthews & R Treffene
Most recently 4th of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1100m, 5 len behind Smart Return carrying 59.5kg at $61. Before that 7th of 9 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 900m, slow going 6 len behind Kikusui with 58kg at $26. Better run last time. Not the worst.
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MS K WALTERS
WHITE, GOLD AND BLACK SASH, BLACK CAP
2 222x5 SIGN FROM ABOVE
Leon & Troy Corstens
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, B J Britten, M Hay, SJB (Mgr: L J Powell), Crank Racing (Mgr: W S Gardner), S S Roth, M V Broadhead, G Sandford, G E Barker, Mrs M Adams, H Noujaim, A D Stanley & Bennett Racing Storm (Mgr: N P Bennett)
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Here The Crowd carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 2nd of 8 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1100m, nose behind Albanian Wrestler with 59.5kg at $2.10. Strips fitter here and will be tough to hold out.
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WILL GORDON
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKS, BENNETT RACING LOGO, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, ORANGE CHECKS
3 x0475 SON OF A BLONDE
BRETT BUNFIELD
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J Bunfield
Last start 5th of 7 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Lady Rubick with 59kg at $5. The race before that 7th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Strat carrying 59.5kg at $101. Will need to lift.
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LOGAN MCNEIL
Dark Green, White Seams, White Sleeves, Black Stars, White Cap, Black Star
4 x7x28 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)
Third-up today. First-up 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. Second-up 8th of 13 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Ti Tree Lad with 59.5kg at $9.50. Overlook latest efforts. Go on previous placing.
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B RAWILLER
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
5 6436x BUS STOP BETTY
DANIEL BOWMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Hello Possum, J W Claus, S Donkers, Mrs J Farrow, Mrs M F Hesketh, Ms J C Hooper, P Hrabar, M Mackenzie, L Westerway, J J Merlo, W W Simmons, G J Haase, R Avery, Mrs L M Dunn, Mrs C P Patterson, B Earles, Bundy and Sons, Chicken Wings, Magnificent Seven & Dirty Angels
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Albanian Star carrying 57.5kg at $15. On debut sixth of 8 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Prince Of Fire carrying 57.5kg at $14. Returns in a winnable race.
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MELISSA JULIUS
Green, Yellow Diamond, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
6 809x CHEEKY BLINDERS
DANIEL WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J E Sadler, D Jardine, Ms M Kilgour & D Williams
She is resuming after a ten months break. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw July 29 over 2000m, soft track; 37 len behind Appealing with 57.5kg at $41. On debut eighth of 12 at Seymour F&M Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1418m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Wonderwall carrying 58kg at $61. Hard to enthuse.
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THEODORE LADD
MAROON AND GOLD HOOPS,GOLD HOOPS SLEEVES,GOLD HOOPS CAP
7 3 FARISHA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C A Woods, P A Woods & B J Woods
Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Babalola carrying 57.5kg at $4. Showed ability on debut and can open winning account this time.
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MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
Maroon With Green, White And Yellow Braces And Armbands, Maroon Cap
8 509x7 ISOMATE
HELEN BURNS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D K Noles, G Schmidt, L T O'Connor, S Spring, W Spring & U S C Racing (Mgr: K S Siebert)
Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 8 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Celebration with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Anarya carrying 58kg at $26. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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MADISON LLOYD
 Green, Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 35960 MANHATTAN LANE
M R SHARP
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M K Sharp & M R Sharp
Last start second last of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Trebel Rebel carrying 57.5kg at $101. The run before that 6th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Elvis with 57.5kg at $41. Place looks best hope.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
10 47x27 OLIVIA'S SCANDAL
AUSTY COFFEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J Coffey & Ms B Coffey
Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 975m, 0.8 len behind Alesha Lily carrying 57.5kg at $1.40. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Here The Crowd carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Better placed this time.
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Fred W Kersley
Black, Orange Horseshoe, Armbands And Cap