Swan Hill   04 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Never Ordinary Maiden Plate 975m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.02)  

Russian Ember should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. REDEMPTION TIME (7) was beaten 2L this track/trip 19 days ago, well supported, and it was a good effort after a slow start. She's speedy and is likely to push forward today. She can go one better in this contest. BELLA RUSSIAN (10) is a threat building on her solid effort at Geelong, where she led. She should make short work of the wide gate and the shorter sprint shouldn't bother. MAHI MAHI (5) disappointed in the Redemption Time race but will be better for it. Has a handy 2kg claim and can make the finish. RUSSIAN EMBER (12) rode the speed and folded up late in the same contest. She's jumped out since, and the 4kg claim brings her into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Redemption Time.
1 3446x I'M BATMAN
HELEN BURNS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs H L Burns, Ms M J Mitton, A G Mitton & H S Doyle
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Runlikenencryption carrying 58kg at $21. On debut fourth of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw October 29 over 975m, 4.5 len behind Reward The Sheriff with 54kg at $26. Later.
12
JACKIE BERIMAN
Green And Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
2 8x64x FAT BOTTOM GIRL
JANE BAKER
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J Baker, P T Hepburn, Ms K Barker, B Brooks, H Fitzpatrick, A & Mrs K Johnson, Ms D Forth, P Couty, J Oppedisano, Ms S Newnham, D Fisher, Ms G Gale, N Plant, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S Jennings), Yarbo (Mgr: A King), Charles Sundays (Mgr: Ms D Forth), Coupla Cold Ones (Mgr: Ms D Waayers)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw November 11 over 1000m, 10 len behind Rubiquity carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1100m, 7 len behind Triomphe carrying 57.5kg at $26. Prefer to see how she has returned.
14
MELISSA JULIUS
Light Blue, Claret Star, Light Blue, Claret Star Cap
3 97x FRECHETTE
CHARLES CASSAR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R J Patterson, Never Too Old (Mgr: M Young), D Romeo, L Anrep, A Paino, T S Duguid, Stolen Yabbies (Mgr: R King), M Wearne, 6matesracing (Mgr: P C Love), A N Woff, M J Hogg, Wammy24 (Mgr: B Trewhella), B L Hogan, Ms L Munro, N J E Lovett, Ms D Jones & C T Duguid
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1000m, 9 len behind Mr Assertive carrying 57kg at $41. On debut ninth of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Strat carrying 57kg at $6. Prefer to see how she returns.
9
P GATT
Yellow, Mauve Circle With Letter P, Hot Pink Cap
4 5x634 LOVELY LLAMA
OLIVIA OSBORNE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Read My Lips carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Tumut Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Witch Of November with 57kg at $2.70. Breaks from a wide draw and passing.
11
JAKE DUFFY
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
5 45x48 MAHI MAHI
ERIN MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
E Pipersberg & M J Cosgriff
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 940m, 2.25 len behind Wellspring with 57.5kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 975m, 9 len behind Kathy's Rose carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Rates highly in this company and gets her chance to break through.
5
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Black, Lime Diagonal Halves, Checked Sash, Halved Sleeves, Checked Armbands And Cap, Black Pom Pom
6 7422x PAULSIN
JANE DUNCAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J Duncan
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Moulamein Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wakiti Bull carrying 57kg at $2.50. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw April 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Coronation Drive carrying 57.5kg at $101. Looking elsewhere.
8
MAKISHA SALTER
Pink And White Hoops, Pink Sleeves And Black Cap
7 43542 REDEMPTION TIME
MICHAEL SELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S M Pender, N Kouteris, Miss A Pender, E Mimilas, P Breuer, G Paras, Ms T Karika, M J Coulsell, C Pender & D A Egerton
Racing well. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 975m, 2 len behind Kathy's Rose carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Bendigo 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Sistine Tunnel carrying 57.5kg at $19. Can improve again. Right in this.
7
NEIL FARLEY
Green, Yellow Stars, Yellow And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 x00x5 RUBICK'S GEM
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M F Cox
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 11 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Read My Lips with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1000m, 16 len behind Grinzinger Love with 57.5kg at $151. Can improve.
1
BRITTANY BUTTON
Royal Blue and White Halves, Quartered Cap
9 8 TORVI
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Walsh), B B T Bremer Babe, B C D S Syndicate (Mgr: B Egan), D Applebee, J Castles, J Halls, D Hollyman, Miss I Smith, S Thompson, J Vella, A B C Legends (Mgr: D Latham), Awesome 4 (Mgr: E Davies), G Luke, M Welsh, Miss M Woodstock & T S T W Racing (Mgr: J Leggett)
At debut, 8th of 10 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 940m, 12 len behind Wellspring carrying 55.5kg at $21. Better for that experience but others look better placed.
2
JESSICA BOOTH
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
10 06x74 BELLA RUSSIAN
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
P A Preusker, K L Corstens, A Bennetto, B I Vienna, D J Dicarla, D A Dumbleton, D Putland, P Hardisty, P Laspatzis, P J Smith & P J Whittaker
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1203m, 5.5 len behind Naina carrying 57kg at $7.50. Last start 4th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Peace Baby carrying 57kg at $15. Rates highly. Drawn out a bit but she has genuine claims.
10
J FRY
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 GAMADALE CURLY
HEATH CHALMERS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
N C Rowney
First starter by Adelaide out of Jitterbug. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Trained on the course and monitor the betting.
4
MADISON LLOYD
Fluorescent Yellow, Charcoal Diamonds And Pom Pom
12 63 RUSSIAN EMBER
PATRICK KEARNEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss T P Creek, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), Punters Clurb (Mgr: M A R Turco), P J Fulton, B Walsh, J Harrison, F J Morgan, J C Waterworth, P Slingsby*, M R Algie, T Featherston, D J Gilson, G Polites, L Port, S J Powell, B Timewll, R Towerton, J Walker & That's Our Horse (Mgr: D Wright)
Having third race start. At debut, failed to make an impression; 6th of 8 at Colac Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1008m, 6 len behind Nietzsche carrying 58kg at $15. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 975m, 5.5 len behind Kathy's Rose carrying 55kg at $18. Coming along nicely and is expected to run well.
6
SAM KENNEDY
Black, White D, Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
13 x056x CHOUX BEEDOOBEE
R J KELLY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Kelly
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Moulamein Mdn December 14 over 1000m, 12 len behind MacKstar with 52.5kg at $9. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1606m, 22 len behind Keeneland carrying 59.5kg at $61. Form was not great last preparation and prefer to see how he returns.
3
LOGAN MCNEIL
White, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves
14 7x805 COMMANDING SHADOW
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R C Mackenzie
Last start 5th of 8 at Berrigan Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Master Bob carrying 55kg at $4.60. The start before that 10th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sandwina carrying 59.5kg at $81. Risking.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Pink, Orange And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
15 0x860 HIRE INSTEAD
JOHN THOM
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J T Thom
Most recently ran last of 11 at Pakenham 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1200m, 18 len behind Stealth Of Night with 56.5kg at $151. The start before that second last of 7 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Watch Capital carrying 59.5kg at $151. Not keen on his chances.
9
C ATKINSON
Bottle Green, White Dollar Sign, Bottle Green And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap