Moe   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Brandt Leongatha Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.25)  

Solid pace with Bleep finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. Looks a good race for ICED CHOCOLATE (7) who is long overdue for a maiden win having placed at six of nine starts. Returned from a break with another minor and off the low draw should be in the finish again. SHE THINKS AHEAD (12) was a close-up fifth on debut then was runner-up before another break. Shows good ability and has upside. Anticipating a big run fresh. WIND BLAST (6) was well fancied on debut but didn't quite live up to it and was put away again. Coming along nicely with a trial win and a second in a jump-out and despite the tricky draw no surprise to see him feature. SWING LOW (13) was disappointing when tried at a mile last time and given a let-up. Has since won a jump-out and the blinkers go on for the sharper trip. Can atone. VIRE RIVER (14) hasn't been far away at last two and looks an improver back out to 1200m. Could be over the odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Iced Chocolate.
1 39654 EXCELAOT
DAVID NOONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Champagne Doctor with 56.5kg at $6. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kingscote Bm58 on February 22 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Babayka carrying 54kg at $21. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.
14
JACKIE BERIMAN
Khaki, ANZAC Insignia
2 2x558 HEARTATTACK JACK
DAMIEN WALKLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D K Walkley & D J Walkley
Last start second last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 11 len behind Terilee carrying 59.5kg at $101. The run before that second last in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, 4 len behind New York Star carrying 58kg at $9. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
8
TIANNI CHAPMAN
Yellow, Pink Maltese Cross And Sleeves
3 4x8 INFINITE JEST
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K E Ellis & B Murray
Second-up. First start 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Atoyo carrying 59.5kg at $14. Returned from break sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Pakenham 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Stealth Of Night with 59.5kg at $31. Rates highly on debut effort and should do much better.
1
J FRY
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
4 52078 SILENT FOX
SUSIE WELLS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Wells & G Wells
Last start couldn't go on with it; 8th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cudmore Street with 56.5kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 59.5kg at $31. Others preferred.
5
J BOWDITCH
Red, Silver W, Royal Blue Diamond, Diamond On Sleeves And Cap
5 SMART MOVES
DENNIS JULIUS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J Dentith, R Linklater & Miss C G Gillard
Gelding by Shrewd Rhythm making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on April 7. Stable have an impressive strike-rate with the first starters.
10
A MC CABE
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
6 9x WIND BLAST
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O Shields, T J Jorgensen, D J Bourne, A Henwood, The Good Fellas (Mgr: M W Dunne), S B M Racing (Mgr: S Manousopoulos), T J Fink, H G Toohey, M W Dunne, D M Toohey, Miss N Kennedy, S Kennedy, G Piliouras & Mrs J Arampatzis
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1225m, 7 len behind Cripps with 58kg at $4.80. Everything points to a bright return despite a tricky draw.
14
K JENNINGS
Green, Black Checks And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Checked Cap
7 223x2 ICED CHOCOLATE
DAN MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind No Fooling with 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1110m, 2.5 len behind Mist Of Dawn with 56kg at $3.50. Long overdue and gets chance to break through.
2
DANIEL MOOR
White, Black Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
8 NIGHT BEAUTY
JASON EVANS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss R Goddard, Miss K A Lomasney & J Evans
Mare by Danerich facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 7. Others profile better and may need more time.
11
LOGAN MCNEIL
Red, Yellow Quarters, Spots Sleeves, Spots Cap
9 4408x RICH CURVES
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mancinelli Family, W J Brander, A Channon, C J Oswin, R B Dunlop, A J Gannell, D J Diss, L A Hick, Mrs W R Hick, J Griffs, G Karman, S S Huther, Ms T J McDonald, C Woodford, H M Shipard, G Tosswill, Ms C J Morrison, J R T Racing & Feek Racing
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Tatura Mdn-Sw October 1 over 1980m, 7 len behind The Ambassador with 57.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw May 13 over 1500m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Mariota with 57.5kg at $16. Will take great benefit from this outing.
15
WILL PRICE
Gold And White Stripes, Cherry Cap
10 CASTLEFIELD FLYER
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
R A Rae, M B Garnham, Junction Lads (Mgr: A Kyriazis), M W Scholten, J Forbes, P Bowden, Mrs N Bowden, Ms M Brown, J Carstens, S D Dewhurst, D Hewitt, M H Reimann, M Kenny, S Rogers, C Smith, S Kenny, S Norton, D Ayre & One More Syndicate (Mgr: R A Rae)
First starter by Fleet Review out of Killara Miss. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 7. Drawn well and may pay to keep an eye on betting.
7
PATRICK MOLONEY
Blue, Gold Seahorse, Blue Sleeves, Gold And White Triangles, Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
11 5x764 MAGNARDO
ROBERT PALM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
R Palm, D Y Ginnane, N A Johnston, D Willmott & J Willmott
Most recently eased back early on 4th of 7 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Iron Fury with 57kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Secret Elegance with 57kg at $26. Looking to others.
18
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Palm Tree, White Sleeves, Emerald Green Cap
12 52x SHE THINKS AHEAD
JOHN MCARDLE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Redgum Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Clayton), Redgum 2023 (Mgr: B J Clayton), Ying & Yang (Mgr: B J Clayton), Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), G1G Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs T L Vogel) & F1 Racing and Breeding (Mgr: G J Diamond)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1300m, 4 len behind Xtra Stormy with 56kg at $3. On debut fifth of 11 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Zousinger carrying 56kg at $4.50. Shows ability and capable of a bold return.
6
LAUREN BURKE
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
13 x3650 SWING LOW
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss L G Proctor & Mrs L Tolson
Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind High Praise carrying 55kg at $61. The start before that 5th of 8 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1474m, 3 len behind Mrs Secombe carrying 55.5kg at $12. Has since won a jump-out and blinkers go on so may ne worth another chance.
3
LACHLAN KING
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Sleeves And Cap
14 69835 VIRE RIVER
SHARYN TROLOVE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs N J McDonald, R A McDonald, D J Wigg, Miss S L Trolove & K R Heywood Barossa Park Thoroughbreds
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1008m, 2.75 len behind Babushka Miss with 53kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Free To Play with 54kg at $8.50. Can improve on the latest effort and gets her chance.
12
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Maroon, Lime Green Seams And Sleeves, Maroon Seams, Lime Green Cuffs And Cap
15 0x POP'S PIPE
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), D J Hutchinson, Mrs C J Saltmarsh, L C Dyson, Beartown 5 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), Off The Vine (Mgr: P D Mcilroy), Maverick Racing (Mgr: G S McCormack), Mrs B Larmer, N Donnelley, Supernova (Mgr: Dr T Cluse), P A Salmon & Mrs C G Bodey
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 11 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1206m, 11 len behind Spirit Of Jo carrying 58kg at $15. Prefer to see how he returns.
13
P GATT
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
16 6x BLEEP
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, P Cunningham, M Doyle, Ms G J Triffett & T Williams
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 6th of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1000m, 10 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 56kg at $11. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
9
THEODORE LADD
Black, White M, Red Sleeves, Black Armbands, Red And Black Quartered Cap
17 0x685 AFTER SUNSET
MARK WEBB
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson) Miss I B Walsh
Last start 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind No Fooling with 56kg at $61. The run before that 8th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1009m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind It'swhatyoumakeit with 57.5kg at $15. Working up to a win. Anticipating a big run off the low draw.
4
WILL PRICE
Navy Blue, Beige Band, Armbands And Cap
18 50x90 LUCKY BY JINGO
COLIN DAVIES
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D J Davies
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, 11 len behind Under My Thumb carrying 57.5kg at $151. Second-up ran last of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1300m, 11 len behind Grouse Mountain carrying 58kg at $201. Out of her depth.
12
MS Y OTA
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap