Kilmore   05 May 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 NEVER ORDINARY Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate 1107m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.25)  

Expecting Queen Caves to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. Open but hard not to like the debut run of VAIN CHAMPAGNE (10). Was well in the market and sat close to the leaders before knuckling down strongly to finish runner-up. Has since jumped out well. Has upside and should go close again. BETONME (2) ran above expectations fresh when placed at Werribee over 1000m. Looks to have come back very well, fitter again and is capable of another bold performance. GOOD ONYA DARL (3) is edging towards a win, the latest fourth here in a similar race when tries to lead throughout. Will give a sight again. AMARA VALENCIA (1) returns from a break and did run well, albeit in fourth, when last resuming in tougher than this. Fitter for two jump-outs and can feature on best figures. PINERO (7) ran on well to finish runner-up in easier fresh but was a good effort and can only be further improved. Solid chance with a repeat here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on Vain Champagne.
1 x486x AMARA VALENCIA
RICKY MAUND
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss K J Eden, Z Vucinic, W Cushen & B F O'Connor
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Nepravda with 58kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rockin' At Midnite carrying 58kg at $8.50. Fitter for two hit-outs and rates among the chances on best.
9
J BOWDITCH
Blue And White Quarters, Orange Sleeves And Cap
2 339x3 BETONME
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh & Matik Bloodstock One
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Lavandula with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1205m, slow going 2.25 len behind I Catchem Fox carrying 57.5kg at $17. Fitter and is a leading contender.
3
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
3 764 GOOD ONYA DARL
AMY & ASH YARGI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi)
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Happy Tiers with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Southern Money with 57kg at $15. Nearing a win and looks capable of taking this out.
7
J NOONAN
Light Blue And Black Stripes, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
4 9x462 HIGHLAND BELLE
SAAB HASAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Miss Z Jeary, R L Herron, Mrs H C Herron, Ms T R Jeary, D L Paynter, P B Nass, T Hancock, G F Mack, Mrs J D Mack, Ms D Smith, Mrs J Thorwesten, Mrs S M Tinetti, D Hallam, C A Burgess, Mrs M Lawton, Crown Valley Lodge (Mgr: D Stogryn), G P Heffernan, G F Stone, Ms C Evans & Mrs B L Skidmore
Last start 2nd of 9 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1000m, neck behind Rubick's Gem with 57kg at $3.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Linkvue carrying 57.5kg at $151. Tough task ahead this time.
1
J KEATING
Black And Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 45x66 IMMORTAL JOY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
C A Gordon
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1009m, slow going 2.75 len behind It'swhatyoumakeit with 55.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 6 len behind Sweet City Dancer with 57kg at $4.40. Blinkers on and can improve sharply.
11
PATRICK MOLONEY
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
6 6x MAUNA KEA MISS
RORY HUNTER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
A Sangster
Resuming after a break; only one run when eased back early on 6th of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1000m, 12 len behind Speir with 56kg at $91. Will take great benefit from this outing.
10
MELEA CASTLE
Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Green Spots
7 65x2 PINERO
PATRICK KEARNEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Toward Reward Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Sellick), J J Rowsell, G Beattie, P Kings, J M B Cashmore, Ms N L Evans, BROTHERS BENO & A TATTSMAN (Mgr: P M Benson) & G A Bishop
Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sweet City Dancer carrying 55kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1457m, 6 len behind Miss Swift with 56.5kg at $17. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance.
4
R MCLEOD
Bottle Green, Red Diagonal Stripes, White TR, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom
8 30x5 PLEASE ME DO
DAVID DEAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
D E Dean
Second-up. First-up after four months second last in a small field at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Happy Tiers with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1300m, 8 len behind Seindeel with 56kg at $26. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.
5
LOGAN MCNEIL
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Double Armbands
9 45535 QUEEN CAVES
JODY THOMPSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
N F Thompson, Ms J L Thompson, Mrs F J Thompson, R A McNulty, G N Mcnulty, J Phillips, T Woodgate, S T Cummings, Mrs J Cummings & K Gorski
Most recently 5th of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Lavandula carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1009m, slow going 2 len behind It'swhatyoumakeit with 57.5kg at $6. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
6
JETT STANLEY
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
10 2 VAIN CHAMPAGNE
NICK RYAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
N Ryan, A Christou, A Cronin, R Graham, Ms K Hassett, K Notman, Mrs T Notman, R Notman, Mrs F Craig, P Simonson, C Smith, P Spargo, R Storey, Mrs T Storey, E Tenberge, S Nankervis, Seppon Racing (A Mcleish), Plunge Club Racing (MJ Young), Show Me The Money (F Duryea) & Quail Kings (L Way)
At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1121m, head behind Transactions carrying 56kg at $5.50. Eyecatching debut and expected to go close.
8
BILLY EGAN
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
11 7x5 RAISON D'ROSE
JOHN MOLONEY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs F B Earle, Mrs J P Ferguson, Mrs E Baker, Ms T Nichols, Ms C Brenton, Ms S Culbert, Ms A Bryant, Ms B Hankinson, Ms B Snell, Ms A French, Ms C Ghezzi, Ms H Lenthall, Ms S Boles, Mrs A L Couper, Ms A Kingsley, Mrs E L Noble, Ms K Peut, Ms K Macfarlane, Ms G Moloney Elsworthy & Mrs C A Crosby
Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mm 2yo Classic on December 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Invincible Woman carrying 56kg at $17. Returned from break second last in a small field at Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1100m, 5 len behind Saluted carrying 57kg at $10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
11
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Green, White Cap
12 SMOKIN' GENIE
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
C A Stott, Murumba Racing, Dr B Barresi, T R Bull, N S Burrows, M J Byrnes, Mrs M A Carroll, Satono Crew, A G J McPherson, M F Parris, M Stephenson, B Yang, Dr J C V Canty, G Chapman, G T Racing Group, J Humphrey, S O'Flynn, P J Sexton, K J Weight & Mrs M Weight
Filly by Satono Aladdin on debut. Finished fifth in an Avoca jump-out on April 14. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
2
LIAM RIORDAN
Royal Blue, White Disc, Striped Sleeves, Spot Cap
13 7x BREECHES
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock J Lovett, R J Raw, Mrs R Raw, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Raphie, D R Roberts, J R Rourke, M R Cant, P A Walsh, B S Wilson, Mrs M C Meigan, R Sciacchitano, T Skidmore, Knutlins Racing & Holding the Horse
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1000m, 14 len behind Speir carrying 56kg at $10. Has won two jump-outs leading to return and no surprise to see sharp improvement here.
9
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap