Goulburn   28 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

HOMEBASE REAL ESTATE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 5.25)  

Small field in which Mission Giant can find the front comfortably at a moderate tempo. MISSION GIANT (2) fourth up now and will find this more to his liking after covering ground in the run when sixth over 1600m at Hawkesbury. Goes close. SHOOTING FIRM (11) disappointed on the quick backup when seventh over 1460m at Queanbeyan in stronger company at latest. Assess on her good fourth over the 1400m here two starts back. Has a few gear changes and is capable of better. BEARINGS (3) Returns from a lay-off. Finished sixth in most recent trial at Randwick. Opened last campaign with a second at this track over 1500m. In the mix. ROCKY THINKS SO (6) resuming. Raced just once when last in work and didn't make an impact when fifth over 1500m at Hawkesbury. Can figure in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mission Giant to go close.
1 x43x3 BUCKENARA
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, Shapetom, R El Daghl, Ridgmont, A W T Racing, Matha Bloodstock, T R C K, Iskander Racing & Breeding, C J Lawler, Mrs L C Lawlor, D A Dickson, C J Leslie, R I Chapman, A D M Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Rosemont Alliance 3, S A Farrell & A B Murray
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Randwick Super Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Altair I Am carrying 57.5kg at $13. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Canberra Mdn December 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind My Shalom carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Can shed his maiden status in this easier contest.
8
ALYSHA COLLETT
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
2 7x256 MISSION GIANT
BLAKE RYAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W B Cheng, K D Lam, Mrs M Y M Fung & Ms S H Chan
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on April 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Full Hao carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Wyong Super Mdn on March 19 over 1625m, 2 len behind Amplify carrying 58kg at $4.20. Terrific chance to return to form.
6
J FORD
Yellow, Red Checks And Cap
3 x253x BEARINGS
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, A C Lloyd Jones, Picko, E C Lloyd Jones, Angry Racing, C T Palioca, V Orlizki, D G Willis, J T Wade, Five Fat Kids, Mrs C A Richards, I L Glew, Rooy Racing, A J M Young, Mrs R E O'Brien, P M O'Shea & Ravello.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw January 25 over 1880m, 1.3 len behind Think We're There with 55kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track Mdn December 20 over 1500m, a nose behind Garland Of Roses with 55.5kg at $11. Look for her late.
5
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black, Tricolours Logo
4 793x7 CONALTRI
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, J O'Mahoney, R A Aboud, Crestbeat (Mgr: M R Zaccariotto), M Angelos, P Baker, Mrs K R Baker, P C Eichhorn, J D Melick, Mrs F J O'shea, P Placanica, N Socratous & Ms I Satur
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw February 10 over 2110m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Format carrying 55kg at $13. On debut ninth of 13 at Hawkesbury Mdn December 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Hovland carrying 57.5kg at $11. Capable of a bold return.
1
ANDREW ADKINS
Red, White RFT Logo, Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Collar And Cap
5 31 ELIVINA
KERRY PARKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, R Caldwell, Whitby Bloodstock, D Kelso, Werrett Bloodstock, Madden Bloodstock, J Cross, F Hicks, D Cross, M Carroll, S Allenby, Cyros Stables, S Thompson, Sixth Sense Racing, A Norman, B Playford, D Oldfield, S Roberts, Proven Stayers & Proven Idyllic Mood
Was at long odds at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Mdn on April 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Tact carrying 56.5kg at $41. Will derive great benefit from that hit-out and looks a great chance to break through.
8
C LEVER
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 42x5x ROCKY THINKS SO
RON LEEMON
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs G D Leemon, Mrs N S Wilton, J L Houlford, Mrs K J Hunt, A J Hunt, A Cook, T A Wilmot, Mrs B J Houlford & D J Jobson
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 7 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind I Am Wild with 59kg at $17. First up last campaign 4th of 13 at Moruya Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1435m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Battle Fleet with 59kg at $8.50. Prefer later on.
2
A CALDER
Pale Green, Pale Blue Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves
7 02 COVERT THINKING
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
A M Lamshed, Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, S D Taylor, H J Allen, J W Armstrong, R Gudykunst, J J Taylor & C Woodcock
Was a despised roughie at debut, 10th of 14 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pelosa carrying 56.5kg at $101. Better for that run and can do much better.
11
LOUISE DAY
White, Navy Blue Diagonal Stripes
8 LITTLE LUNCH
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Berwickshire Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S R Hume)
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Tarzino out of Syllabus. At the most recent trial finished sixth on April 14 at Randwick over 1050m. Well held in recent trials and prefer to see.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Navy Blue, Pink Epaulettes, Striped Cap
9 8 SUPER ACHIEVER
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
I W Moses & Ms V G Mcintosh
At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rose Of Dubai with 57.5kg at $17. Others look stronger.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Cerise, Turquoise Diagonal Stripes And Armbands
10 7x801 ROYALIFY
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S O'Halloran
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Veravino carrying 59kg at $21. Last start ran last of 14 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1500m, slow going 19 len behind Empusa carrying 57kg at $26. Needs to do a lot more.
3
M BELL
Royal Blue, White Seams, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Royal Blue Star
11 42547 SHOOTING FIRM
MICHELLE TEALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P M Knight
Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on April 12 over 1460m, 6 len behind Sure Intentions with 53.5kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Malinga Missile carrying 57kg at $13. Capable of sharp improvement.
1
J PENZA
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap