Kerang   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BET365 MAIDEN PLATE 1400m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Miss Xtravaganza has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. EYES WIDE SHUT (10) was expected to win first-up and didn't finish off (vet cleared). He's in a top barn and has been unlucky not to have broken through. Has the first-time blinkers applied and is worth another chance. MISS XTRAVAGANZA (8) peaks off a nose defeat at Kilmore. Keeps improving and will go close. ITWASONLYAKISS (2) brought narrow defeats to Sale and made no impression on a soft track. Draws handier and a much better effort is likely. CAPTIVATING STORM (5) tacked 1400m for the first time and won't be far away. EIRE TO THE JUNGLE (1) has more to give second-up and maps well. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Eyes Wide Shut.
1 243x4 EIRE TO THE JUNGLE
TOBY LAKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G S Lyons
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Swan Hill Cge Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Arcandam with 59.5kg at $7. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1300m, 5 len behind Pearl Trout with 59kg at $6. Contender on his best form.
2
LACHLAN KING
Orange, Royal Blue Hoops, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom
2 47228 ITWASONLYAKISS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ze Bee Nine with 59.5kg at $4.80. Before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, nose behind Isn't That Ironic with 59.5kg at $2.50. Rates highly here and can bounce back.
3
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 NIVEN
J T CONLAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Turnbull, Mrs R T Turnbull & G Davey
Gelding by Shamus Award facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Mornington jump-out on April 9. Others rate better.
5
SAGE DURIC
White, Royal Blue Sash, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 9 STORMYFRIENDSHIP
MARK ASHBY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M C A Ashby & J D Attard
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Stargust carrying 59.5kg at $51. Looks tested.
9
C ATKINSON
Light Blue, Hot Pink And Purple Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
5 7225 CAPTIVATING STORM
JODY THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N F Thompson, K Gorski, Mrs F J Thompson, Ms J L Thompson & Ms A Thompson
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1209m, slow going 1.75 len behind Thats Archies Girl carrying 57.5kg at $12. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1106m, slow going nose behind Antidote carrying 57.5kg at $19. Among the chances.
4
JACKIE BERIMAN
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
6 05200 FIGURANTE
KEVIN MCCARTIN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S McCartin, K G McCartin, Mrs A V McCartin, Miss L S McCartin, Miss S M Matthews, Miss G E McCartin, C A Matthews & T Nesbitt
Last start ran last of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1620m, 23 len behind Littlebitcheeky carrying 57.5kg at $81. The run before that ran last of 11 at Colac 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1208m, 16 len behind Coldenkim carrying 57.5kg at $12. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
10
SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Gold Cap
7 43357 IL AMERICANA
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M G Vella, Mrs B L Sheppard, Mrs J Emini, S Reiger, T W Curnow, B P Ryan, C Falzon, S Chamings, Mrs V Louras, C Louras, S M Bunt & D Camilleri
Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn on April 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hustle carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 5th of 10 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1454m, 4 len behind Chase Your Dreams carrying 56.5kg at $8. Sure to be thereabouts.
10
MS ROSE HAMMOND
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
8 3x262 MISS XTRAVAGANZA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Champagne Misses, Mrs S F Scown, Ms C I Brewster, Mrs J Bergman, D L Power, Mrs R L Canfield, R B T W, Miss S Goulding, Mrs C Neilson, Funny Ha Ha, Da Beez, G Redzeposki, C Fountain, Mrs A Bramich, Mrs M J Duncan, Dr R E Van Prooyen, Mrs S Birrell, B F O'Connor & Mrs C Stephens
At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1450m, nose behind Bavette with 57.5kg at $4.20. Before that 6th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Isn't That Ironic carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Expected to go well again.
8
JAKE DUFFY
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
9 93845 SHIPSHEWANA
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S G Noble & J K Douglas
Most recently second last in a small field at Hillston Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Pin Drop carrying 57kg at $2.80. The race before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Wangaratta F&M Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1590m, 4.5 len behind Bon Fete carrying 58kg at $61. Risking.
6
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Teal, Twelve Apostles Logo, Yellow Halved Sleeves And Cap
10 535x9 EYES WIDE SHUT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel) & Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Esternay with 57kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Reina Isabella carrying 57kg at $6. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
7
C J PARISH
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
11 56x TELECOM
SMILEY CHAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S H Cheng
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Squeezebox with 57.5kg at $13. On debut fifth of 12 at Scone Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Keep At 'Em carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
ALANA KELLY
Dark Green, Gold Vee, Dark Green Sleeves, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold Cap, Maroon Star
12 0x0 REBEL'S IDOL
JANE DUNCAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J Duncan, S J Duncan, Mrs FM Matheson, S F Hogan, G W Harrison, K S Siebert, W M Sands, A O'Brien, P C Bell, R Munro, Ms K Riddell, Miss K M White, D Watson, D Watson-Wilkes, D B Watson, J M Watson & A McDonald
Second-up. First start ran last of 10 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, 17 len behind Warakurna with 58kg at $51. Went for a break before returning 11th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1300m, 9 len behind Ziggy Starcraft carrying 59.5kg at $151. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
2
JACKIE BERIMAN
Pink And White Hoops, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap
13 055 PENDELLA
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
D S Archard, Miss B A Archard & R C Archard
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn on April 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hustle with 58kg at $18. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1212m, slow going 3 len behind Soho Princess carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more.
11
Navy Blue, White Braces, Armbands And Pom Pom
14 06x6 LOOK OUT COURT
DAVID DEAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M Merton
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years 6th of 8 at Alexandra Pic-Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Team America carrying 67kg at $9. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; ran last in a small field at Darwin 3yo Bm68 on July 29 2023 over 1200m, 12 len behind Arch Of Titus with 55kg at $101. Hard to get excited about his chances.
12
NATHAN PUNCH
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Hooped Sleeves