Mount Gambier   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H

Sportsbet More Places Maiden Plate 1211m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +4m 1500m - 400m, True Remainder.  

Not a great deal of speed on paper so it may be left to one of the debutants to roll to the front. SIERRA BLANCA (9) makes her debut and is very fit for this after three trials. You have to respect the Dabernig yard placing her to advantage. GOLDEN MIKKI (1) is another heading over from Victoria. He hasn't done much this prep but closed off OK in a harder maiden. Will find the line well. HAVILAH (8) was close up in a recent trial. You'd think it might have some interest in going forward today. SOCIAL STORM (3) has some new gear on and was not far away at Gawler. Should be hard fit now. AMBUSHED (6) does come out of a weak race but did enough to suggest she has ability. Won't get a better chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fancy that backing whichever debutant is supported is the best play.
1 x5x60 GOLDEN MIKKI
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B L Meggitt & P Zamojski
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1306m, 7 len behind Gin Baba carrying 59.5kg at $14. Second-up ran last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1425m, 5.5 len behind Marbastion with 59.5kg at $13. Definite winning hope.
10
CONNOR MURTAGH
Light Blue, Silver Vertical Halves, White Seams And Horsehead Logo, Halved Sleeves And Seams
2 749x6 HASTA LA WIZARD
SUE MURPHY
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton, Ms S T Murphy, R L Gale & W R Montgomery
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1075m, slow going 6 len behind Hubristic with 58kg at $81. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1270m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Love You Belle with 58kg at $21. Prefer in something easier.
2
MS K WALTERS
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
3 0x84 SOCIAL STORM
DION & RAYGAN KOCH
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
G V Pedler, D J Pedler, D P Guidera, M Dahlitz, H Chandler, J Chandler, K T Chandler, S D Goldsmith, A Richardson, M O Chandler, B Chandler & EP Country Cups 2 (Mgr: J F Pedler), EP Country Cups (Mgr: J F Pedler)
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind The Sprinkler carrying 57.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Gawler 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Mister Hockey carrying 57.5kg at $26. Expected to measure up.
6
BROOKE KING
Orange, Blue Star, Yellow Sleeves, Blue Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
4 STARCHO LIBRE
JUSTIN PICKERING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A G Nitschke, Balhannah Boys (Mgr: M D Pickering), Why The Long Face (Mgr: L Lusty), N J Russell, W J Cory, Ms T Vogelsang, Baby Giraffe Racing (Mgr: P Smyth), L Thompson, Sumarah (Mgr: Mrs S Thompson), J L Payne, Ms M E Wright, M J Copping, C D Denton, H Nitschke, M T Nitschke, A G Nitschke
Three-year-old gelding (Star Turn - Luchardo) will no doubt benefit from the five trials leading in today's debut. Eighth at Balaklava in a 1050m trial on June 5. Tough assignment.
7
SAIRYN FAWKE
Orange And Gunmetal Grey Wavy Halves, Black RR, Orange Cap, Black RR, Gunmetal Grey Peak
5 7x BREAK THE TABOO
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evans)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 7 at Northam 3yo Mdn on May 16 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lifeisbutadream carrying 55kg at $26. Likely improver who can play a role in the finish.
3
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Black Cuffs, Black And White Checked Cap
6 x6542 AMBUSHED
CRAIG STEWART
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
C N Stewart, L Wadsley, G R Davies, Mrs K P Davies, J Peters, J A Varcoe, R Wilson, Ms G M Wadsley, B S FORREST, B D Schloithe, D B Smith, L Kent & Mrs S L Landon
Racing well. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1075m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Hubristic with 55.5kg at $18. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on May 25 over 900m, slow going 6 len behind The Kill Club with 54.5kg at $14. Nice effort last time. Expected to feature.
5
A J STEAD
Emerald Green, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap
7 57696 DARLINC
DARRYL CARRISON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
L B Gerloff, Mrs L F Gerloff & Mrs K Carrison
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Cicala with 52.5kg at $31. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1050m, 9 len behind Heaven Rocks carrying 55.5kg at $61. Not here.
1
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Cerise Sleeves
8 HAVILAH
RICKY BRUHN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
R C Bruhn & Mrs R M Bruhn
Filly by Holler making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Hamilton on May 30. Watch on debut.
8
MELISSA JULIUS
Purple, Royal Blue Hoops, Black Cap
9 SIERRA BLANCA
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss N Bourke & R Bourke
First starter by Palentino out of Sunset Sioux. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. In the right stable.
9
HARRY GRACE
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
10 09x8 YESNOWAIT
PETER CHOW
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss A K Chow, Miss S A Chow, Mrs M T Chow, Paltarra Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs S L Scollard), Warrnambool Bowls Club 3 (Mgr: B L Furnell), S A Bishop, D N Lockett, P T McNamara, Miss G Chow, N Duncan & J W Chow
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 12 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Star Territory carrying 56kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Terang Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, 12 len behind Sakowin with 56kg at $101. Doubt she will threaten the main chances.
4
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap