Penola   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

The Midfield Group Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

From wide out Super Lad can slide over and set up a genuine tempo. SUPER LAD (6) put in a bold performance last time out, charging forward early and refusing to give in, going down by less than a length over 1100m at Murray Bridge. Drawn wide again but if he finds the lead comfortably, they'll have to be good to run him down. EAGLE MOON (4) soared into contention at Naracoorte, sticking on gamely for second. He’s knocking on the door and is nearing a peak effort. TOFINO (7) closed off nicely into the frame at cricket-score odds when resuming at Murray Bridge. Is sure to have come on with that run under his belt and is among the key chances. MS HUBBLE (11) has caught they eye in both runs back, despite not threatening the winner. Strips fitter third-up and gets weight relief. Worth a second glance. SHAYKHLISLAMOVA (12) can improve quickly with blinkers on first time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Super Lad to win.
1 7x66x COLD TRAIN
VANESSA HUTCHINSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D Kolpin, Mrs V Hutchinson, D Carpenter , Mrs G Carpenter & Mr S.Gavin
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1550m, 8 len behind Brown Nose Day Gal with 58kg at $18. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1430m, soft track; 6 len behind Dark Lager carrying 56kg at $8.50. Has claims if presented on song.
10
CALLAN MURRAY
Red, Black Sash, White Sleeves
2 0080x HASTA LA DUBAI
SUE MURPHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton, Ms S T Murphy, T F Huppatz & Mrs A M Erhardt
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1430m, 23 len behind Pacific Jewel with 56kg at $81. On debut tenth of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 3 over 1100m, 11 len behind Madam Jeanette with 58kg at $26. Faces a tough essay.
7
ALAN LAI
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
3 0098 MR FROGADOO
SCOTT MCINTYRE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S A J McIntyre
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1550m, 12 len behind Collated with 58kg at $151. The start before that 9th of 12 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1450m, slow going 15 len behind Hamner Springs with 59.5kg at $151. Not likely to bother these.
12
ROCHELLE MILNES
Pink, Lime Green Armbands And Cap
4 02 EAGLE MOON
JOHN MACMILLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, Dr J K Sinclair, MacMillan Racing Syndicate (Mgr: Ms T J Hartwell), A G Grantham, Dr K W Fryer, G J Sanders & Mrs M A Birnie
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 12 len behind Ad Astra carrying 57kg at $81. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1430m, 1.4 len behind Fancy Shoulder with 57kg at $41. Coming along nicely and should be right in the mix again.
8
BROOKE KING
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 68x HOT EGO
SARAH RUTTEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 21 over 1270m, soft track; 5 len behind Elsie Girl carrying 53kg at $51. On debut sixth of 12 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 29 over 1210m, 6 len behind Geeijo carrying 53kg at $13. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
6 x3322 SUPER LAD
CHRIS BIEG
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
C M Bieg, Ms W A Wilkin, C Zahra, Ms K M Lindsay & D J Havriluk
Going well. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Murph with 55.5kg at $3.90. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1200m, long-neck behind Top Of The Ridge carrying 55kg at $3.80. Went close last time. In form and is a leading hope.
11
FELICITY ATKINSON
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
7 407x3 TOFINO
R DANIEL & T STANBURY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms P A Stanbury & Miss M F Stanbury
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Take A Pick with 57kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Gawler 3yo Bm60 on August 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind I Loverain with 60kg at $41. Good chance of breaking through for a win here.
2
MS S METCALFE
Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes And Cap
8 6268 FRENCH LOVE
ANNE BLACKBURN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Miss I A Blackburn
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Smashing Action with 56kg at $14. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Erminia carrying 57.5kg at $31. Might struggle again.
4
DYLAN CABOCHE
Lime Green, Yellow Cap
9 00895 PEYTON JANE
WAYNE WALTERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J Morell
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1550m, 6 len behind Collated carrying 56kg at $31. Before that ran last of 9 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Glacies Heart with 56kg at $11. Not keen on her chances.
9
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
10 8x070 ZANABA ROSE
JAMIE BARRY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
P J Grundy, J R Fryers, Miss L M Barry, A J Turner, B W Daniels, Mrs M Daniels, Mrs E J Fryers, A J Chapman, C Cerni, T A Chapman, D Maynard, P R Wakeman, E R Wakeman, Mrs D M Gosling, J A Wright & D F Grundy
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1206m, 6 len behind Whitson carrying 57.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 7 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind Champagne Doctor carrying 57.5kg at $51. Needs to improve sharply.
6
JADE DOYLE
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
11 39x75 MS HUBBLE
HENRY DWYER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
JB Bongiorno, Erica Bloodstock, Kratzie Racing 2020, Kratzie Racing 2023, Kratzie Racing Class of 23, Kratzie Racing Fab 4, Braggen Racing), Rocky Mountain, Kratzie Racing No.47, The Kratzie Five, Kratzie Racing No.71, Kratzie Racing No.56, Red Lion Hotel & Three Leaf Clovers
Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1300m, 5 len behind Ziggy Starcraft carrying 57kg at $18. Second-up 5th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind King Alla carrying 57kg at $8.50. Rates highly and is in the mix.
3
ALYSHA WARREN
White, Red And Green Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 36x77 SHAYKHLISLAMOVA
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Roseneath Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms M I Raymond), P C Bell, R Button, Miss C L Ebert, M R Everett, S M Lines, S M Nevill, King Frog Racing, By A Nose Syndicate, SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Nineteen Ninety A C K Boys (Mgr: J Smith), Beach Kiosk (Mgr: G R Attrill), Mrs CA Powley & S Giddens
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1121m, 5.5 len behind Transactions with 57kg at $61. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1454m, 8 len behind Amapola carrying 56kg at $8.50. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks a solid top three prospect.
5
JESSICA TZAFERIS
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
13 0880x ZEB'S GLASS
SUE MURPHY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw February 2 over 1800m, 22 len behind Crafty Boss carrying 57kg at $101. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1430m, soft track; 15 len behind Dark Lager carrying 56kg at $51. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
10
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
14 88906 MAI TIME
SCOTT MCINTYRE
8YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
S A J McIntyre
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1550m, 8 len behind Collated with 53kg at $101. The run before that second last of 11 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1850m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Pensatore with 57.5kg at $101. Doubt she will offer up too much of a challenge to the top few.
4
Black And White Quarters, Black Sleeves, Turquoise Cap