Wangaratta 23 Aug 2025
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Melbourne Cup @ Wangaratta - On Sale Now Maiden Plate 1100m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.42) |
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Anticipating good pressure with many of these facing the starter for the first time. RING MY BELL (14) might not have placed in two runs back but the winner of the most recent, Trapdoor, looks destined for big things and getting within 4.3 lengths of him looks good form for this. Should be nearing peak fitness now and the blinkers go on. MONGOLIAN MISSION (12) has caught the eye at the jumpouts, with a win and a second in preparation for this, and should get every chance from the low draw. IF YOU CAN (2) could be in for an improved prep if recent trials are a guide. OUTRANKED (6) is on debut here. Switching south having trialled well in Queensland and draws well to boot. Can see a forward show first time out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ring My Bell to win.
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BLACKHILL BOY
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D Mccabe First starter by Foxwedge out of Double Malt. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Jumpouts have been OK and draws to get his chance. |
2 TEODORE NUGENT |
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IF YOU CAN
BEN BRISBOURNE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), D Appleton, Mrs K Appleton, M Appleton, C Branson, J R Chantrell, G J Diamond, B Franklin, Mrs L Heard, Hedgemen (Mgr: S Lord), A J Marshall, B F McMillan, S Mcmillan, S Peoples, A G Shannon, D Shannon & Christmas At Nana's (Mgr: B Wapling) Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Homecoming with 59kg at $11. On debut ninth of 12 at Wagga Riverside Super Mdn December 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Divron carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. First prep was only fair but has shown something at the jumpouts this time in. |
3 LACHLAN KING |
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THE DEFENDER
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J Felstead, R R Banks, Matik Bloodstock One, Thoroughbred Solutions No.8 (Mgr: Ms N D Horne), R Elsheikh, Not The Picnics (Mgr: D J Cieciura), S G Hill, J P R Racing (Mgr: P Fox), S F Tanner, A Jackson, A Walker, A R Hughes, S T Gillespie, W R Mckibben, P J Richards & G J Jacobs Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn April 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Terilee with 59.5kg at $51. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Werribee Mdn-Sw January 31 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Rocket Boosters carrying 59.5kg at $15. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
7 FRED W KERSLEY |
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BRUTALISM
SHANE NICHOLS 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG S P Nichols, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), A Sudholz, R J Atchison, B J Clews, M J Hennessy, Mrs K Morris, P Catorraca, F Rogers, D Scali, P M Schols, G R Stead & P C Wood Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1100m, 6 len behind Moaksun with 57.5kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Yankee Miss carrying 57.5kg at $15. Finds a suitable race and is worth including. |
6 P GATT |
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IVE GOT THE POWER
TIMOTHY GRACE 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG T S Grace, Mrs J Grace, Miss A S Niklaus & Miss A J H Moran First starter by Needs Further out of Not Surprising purchased for AUD $ 600 (Inglis 2025 APRIL (Late) Online Sale). Has a total of six trials leading in today's debut. Happy to watch here on what we've seen at the trials. |
9 MILOS BUNJEVAC |
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OUTRANKED
J G SYMONS & S LAXON 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG J G Symons, M R Hooper, L Ellul, G A Hammond, Mrs G S Hammond, B J Peut, G C Brown, Mrs Y Phythian, P L Pender, S Smith, Mrs R N Wilson, R B Wilson, L La Sala & S G Healy First starter by Epaulette out of Submissive AUD $ 65,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Runner-up May 27 at Sunshine Coast Inner Track at her only public trial. Worth consideration off a nice Sunshine Coast trial. |
1 WILL PRICE |
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PRINCESS VONLOZZI
TIMOTHY GRACE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs J Grace & T S Grace First starter by Prince Of Caviar out of Miss Vonlozzi. Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these. |
11 ALICE KENNEDY |
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SILVER TOP RIDGE
SYLVIA THOMPSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs S Thompson, C J Thompson, Ms M A Robin & C D Robin Debutant by Redente out of Turntosuccess. Won a jump-out at Wodonga on August 6. |
14 C J PARISH |
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TALLINGAS FLAME
MATTHEW HAHNE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG G Adamo & A J Henry Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw April 22 over 1300m, 9 len behind Handy Friend carrying 57kg at $61. On debut fourth of 11 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn April 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hustle carrying 57.5kg at $41. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
5 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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ZOUCAT
CIARON MAHER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG C Maher, J A O'Neill, Ms J Paydon, J S McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell, A K Racing , Double R Thoroughbreds, Widden Stud Pty Ltd, D N R D & A N Parkinson Racing, D Edmonds, Halatex Pty Ltd, M Pearce & A J Stubbings Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1205m, on a slow track; nose behind Toes In First carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 4th in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1000m, 2 len behind Immerse carrying 57.5kg at $8. SCRATCHED |
14 ZOE WALLER |
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KEEP IT REAL
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG G P Brilley, Mrs J M Brilley, S W Newell, L Pavlovic, Bedson & Momsen Racing (Mgr: Ms T A Bedson), S Worsley, D E Larkin, R Bastow, Mrs M A Edgar, Mrs V M Chisholm, Mrs N Reid, Coco's Crew & S F Single First starter by Too Darn Hot out of River Run. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. In a top stable but will need this outing on what we've seen at the jumpouts. |
4 J NOONAN |
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MONGOLIAN MISSION
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG G Dagvadorj Three-year-old colt making debut by Dubious out of Tinjirarni. Purchased for NZD $ 30,000 (NZB 2024 Ready 2 Run Sale). Won a Flemington jump-out on August 4. Then followed up with a Was second in a Caulfield Heath barrier trial over 900m August 13. Lot to like about recent jumpouts and comes right into it from the low draw. |
2 LIAM RIORDAN |
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FIERCE DREAMS
NICK RYAN 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG G J Lewis, Mrs J W Lewis, W O'Neill, Mrs S O'Neill, R Anderson, A G J Davey, Icarus Racing (Mgr: L D Mooney), D Ladaru, R L Bottrell, Miss G J Bottrell, M K S Goodger, Ms M E Ellis, D Panovski & J A Young Three-year-old filly making debut by Fierce Impact out of Ship Of Dreams. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Then followed up with a finished eighth in a Flemington jump-out on August 4. Wide barrier to overcome. Jumpouts haven't been amazing but stable can pull off a plunge so watch market. |
10 EOIN WALSH |
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RING MY BELL
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd & P J Raftopoulos Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Intriguing State with 55kg at $2.70. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Trapdoor carrying 56kg at $21. Fitter and anticipating sharp improvement with the blinkers on. |
7 DANIEL MOOR |
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AEROFOIL
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Miss MF Cox Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1590m, 13 len behind La Rosetta with 59kg at $151. On debut fourth of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Shesoutofthisworld carrying 58kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
12 STEPHANIE HATELEY |
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AFFIRMATIVE SMILE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG L Lee Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Mrs Iglesia with 56kg at $13. On debut sixth of 10 at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw March 18 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Excenia carrying 57kg at $2.40. SCRATCHED |
11 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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SI SI SIR
SAAB HASAN 5YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Crown Valley Lodge (Mgr: D Stogryn) Having third race start. At debut, ran last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1100m, 9 len behind Yankee Miss carrying 59.5kg at $12. Last start ran last of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 59.5kg at $101. Doesn't look one of the major players. |
8 J KEATING |
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OVERTOME
CHERYL KYLE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C A Kyle, AG Kyle, J A Kyle & Miss D L Kyle Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1100m, 8 len behind Yankee Miss carrying 59.5kg at $34. Last start 9th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Catch The Wind with 59.5kg at $151. This looks a bit rich. |
13 JAKE DUFFY |
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ZAMORA
CHARLES CASSAR 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S T Cassar, CJ Cassar, G J Richards, N J E Lovett, P Dugan, Ms E S Walch, Dr F H Hawker, A Crawford, B G Costelloe, B P Cooney, P J Threlfall, C El Moussalli, Ms J A Waugh, Mrs L S Hogg, T Foenander, M Wearne, T Vardy, Ms R A Beaty, Miss J M T Dobson & S C Saltmarsh Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw March 23 over 1321m, 8 len behind Anchor Down carrying 59kg at $151. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1215m, 6 len behind Alletante carrying 59kg at $19. SCRATCHED. |
10 WILL GORDON |
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PLEASE ME DO
DAVID DEAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D E Dean Most recently 6th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 56kg at $21. Before that 6th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Blethyn with 57.5kg at $101. Prefer others. |
14 DYLAN DEAN |
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