PAKENHAM   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Ecycle Solutions Maiden Hurdle 3200m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

BALINOR (1) won a 70 at The Valley on the flat and then was just nabbed behind Loft at Warrnambool over this trip. Keeps Pateman and will is the one to beat. HIGHNESS (5) brings easy 64 wins from the flat over staying trips. Placed in a recent hurdle trial and could be the one to threaten. VOCALIST (10) also has his first try over jumps and has been well prepared for the challenge. Won a Kyneton Maiden when last seen on raceday, following a switch from Queensland. THE VADARCHIE (11) trialled well behind Loft and then placed in a Bairnsdale 64. He should be around the mark, along with HAVISHAM (4), who won a Warrnambool jumps trial before another plain run of the flat. SUGGESTED PLAY: Balinor is hard to go past.
1 84312 BALINOR
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), B A Ryan, G A Ryan, Mrs C B Fawkes, Mrs M T Milgate, H G Toohey, Mrs T Toohey, Mrs J Toohey, D M Toohey, B Koster, B Danaher, G Talarico, M Richmond, T Fellows, A Sharp, Annabel Neasham Racing & ANR Balinor
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start held ground to the line finished second of 7 starters at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on March 28 over 3200m, on slow going 0.8 len behind Loft with 69.5kg at $4.40. The run before won by a nose Moonee Valley Bm70 on March 7 over 3000m defeating Black Peppermint carrying 55kg at $8. The one to beat.
3
STEVEN PATEMAN
Black, Grey Wolf Motif And Sleeves, Black Cap
2 x5446 BALNARRING BEACH
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin), Miss T Weir, Miss B Weir, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, L W Harrington, R W McIntosh, Octopussy (Mgr: Ms S Stone), D E Brady, L M F Durcan, Miss E J Hardacre, Miss S Evans, J M Brasier, B Hadden, Tower Hill (Mgr: S D Black), Mrs S M Primmer, K Reimers & S Lewis
Last start finished sixth of 7 runners at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on March 28 over 3200m, on slow going 22 len behind Loft with 69.5kg at $41. Race before made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 7 starters at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 2350m, 5 len behind Ongatiti with 69.5kg at $3.60. Not expected to threaten.
2
ARRON LYNCH
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap
3 x3319 DANDRUFF
TOBY LAKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Smart Racing Stables (Mgr: N W Smart) & J Rule
Useful type. Last outing came from midfield; finished ninth of 10 starters at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 9 over 2400m, 6 len behind Fernao carrying 57kg at $14. Before that came from midfield and won by 5 len Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 2206m defeating Suffolk Star with 61kg at $3.80.
7
FERGUS GREGORY
Royal Blue, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
4 04x88 HAVISHAM
ANDREA LEEK
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 69.0KG
J Colquhoun, Z Leek, M Darling, C Segafredo, A Dean, A Coates & T Devine
Is third-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start ran last at Mornington Bm64 on April 6 over 2460m, 27 len behind Move On In carrying 59.5kg at $18 and before that ran last at Cranbourne Bm64 on March 14 over 2060m, 12 len behind Galilaeus carrying 59.5kg at $18. Starting to find best form now. Place hope.
6
WILL GORDON
White, Black Crossed Sashes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Black Dot Cap
5 40511 HIGHNESS
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, P Cunningham, A Cooke, Ms G J Triffett & M Doyle
Is making a debut in a jumps race, two back held ground to the line finished win of 7 starters at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 10 over 3300m, 7 len behind Highness with 65.5kg at $4.60 and last start held ground to the line finished win of 9 starters at Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 3006m, slow track; 2.5 len behind Highness with 68kg at $2.30. Fought on last time. In form and should be right in it.
10
TOM RYAN
White, Midnight Blue Stars
6 3647x PRESSFAL
BEVAN LAMING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
S B Laming & Mrs J Laming
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation 7 of 9 starters at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw July 21 over 3500m, on heavy track; 29 len behind Nassak Diamond carrying 69.5kg at $21. First up last campaign 3 of 10 runners at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw April 30 over 3200m, slow track; 4 len behind Leaderboard carrying 69.5kg at $14. This looks a tough line-up.
5
D HORNER JNR
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
7 97x07 VALLEY FORGE
ERIC MUSGROVE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 69.0KG
Import Racing (Mgr: D Mourad), D Ward, D Constantin, S Misra, A Shedden, J Shedden, R Boyd, M Dunsford, I Joblin, R Sismey, Dr J Whitaker, High Country Pass (Mgr: P Richardson), Mrs W Zantvoort, G Coppock, T Mcdonald, J Power, J Smith, D Cicciarelli & Battle Syndications (Mgr: S Harris)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished tenth of 11 starters at this track Bm64 on February 13 over 1600m, 17 len behind Mr Verse with 63kg at $151. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; ran last at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on March 28 over 3200m, slow track; 26 len behind Loft carrying 69.5kg at $26. Others have brighter prospects.
7
M KELLY
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
8 34373 WHISKEY JACK
DAVID NOONAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Last run finished third of 7 runners at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on March 28 over 3200m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Loft with 66.5kg at $34. Race before ran on from midfield; finished seventh of 9 starters at Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 3006m, slow track; 10 len behind Highness carrying 65kg at $41. Go close. Cannot be written off.
8
ROSS O'SULLIVAN
Royal Blue, Orange Seams, Seams Cap
9 x7x57 ZEDSTAR
BRETT SCOTT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
M B Scott, D Bowman, D R Martin, G D Hogben, D J Fitzgerald, D Crossman, D Brown, J E Pattison, M J M Lanza, A Porter, G Farrell, Mrs T M Goedheer, A Colosimo, G A Mclaren, Mrs L A Mclaren, J R Black, Mrs J M Black, D J Borthwick, J V Lang & Ms P M Percy
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished fifth of 7 runners at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on March 9 over 2000m, 5 len behind Keevs with 64kg at $15. Last start finished seventh of 10 starters at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on March 29 over 2808m, 12 len behind Retrospection carrying 61.5kg at $15. Minor claims. Might find this a bit too tough.
9
MR LUCA REMONDET
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
10 25x1x THE VOCALIST
BEVAN LAMING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Resuming after a break; having had just one run last campaign won by a nose Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1856m defeating Real Shady with 59kg at $3.60. First up last campaign made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 12 runners at Ipswich Mdn on July 5 over 1350m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Majestic Teako with 56.5kg at $41. Ran 3rd in a trial at Ballarat over 2800m on April 7. Placed in a recent trial and keep onside.
4
DEAN PARKER
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
11 51453 VADARCHIE
AARON LAING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Miss E R A S Jenkin, Ms E A Birnie, B Campbell, M D Quintrell, A Monk, Mrs E D'Abaco, B D'Abaco, A Newsome, M C Henstock, J W Hewitt, J L C Lelay, G W Dartnell, D Hosking, M J Holt, D Porra & Ms J L Ryan
Last run finished third of 11 runners at Bairnsdale Bm64 on March 23 over 2200m, on slow going 0.8 len behind Piccolo Fiore carrying 57.5kg at $8. Start before finished fifth of 9 starters at Kyneton Bm58 on February 18 over 1881m, 3.5 len behind Scandoval with 60.5kg at $7.50. Capable of better showing. Chance making his return to the obstacles.
11
CONOR BRASSIL
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
12 80756 SUMMERHILL
TONY ROSOLINI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 69.0KG
M R Rosolini & Miss V Rosolini
Last run finished sixth of 9 runners at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 6 over 3250m, on slow going 11 len behind Bitcoin with 68kg at $26. Run before finished fifth of 10 starters at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on March 29 over 2808m, 5.5 len behind Retrospection carrying 64kg at $14. Long time since a win and looks tested this line-up.
1
MR LUCA REMONDET
Red, White Stars