Swan Hill   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Position Payout Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 2m 950m - 500m, True Remainder.  

Fumage, American Gas and Shamex can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. Hayes-trained FUMAGE (4) presents fourth up and has a sharp profile for a race like this. She was close up at Sale, enjoying little luck at the end. He has an awkward gate, but the blinkers go on for the first time. She's on a quick back-up and seems sure to feature. AMERICAN GAS (1) has placed 3/4 and resumes over the mile. He missed a whisker at Caulfield Heath when last seen over 1800m, and that's good form. The betting will be key off the break. If forward enough to give a full account then the selection will have plenty of work to do. MORISU OJO (13) is a likely improver from the Maher camp. Has the inside gate and Linda aboard. JUST SWIFT (5) went well enough on the heavy at Mt Gambier to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Fumage.
1 x222x AMERICAN GAS
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), P A Proksa, D P Fagan & S Jurd
Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw February 10 over 1800m, a neck behind Leonchroi carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. First up last campaign second of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1700m, 6 len behind Seethru with 59.5kg at $4.60. Expecting a strong run fresh.
10
HARRY COFFEY
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
2 32x87 FIGHTING EDGE
STEFAN JOKIC
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S Jokic
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Mildura 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Barari carrying 59.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1409m, 4.5 len behind Calm Down Sheriff with 59.5kg at $81. Not keen on his chances.
6
MS C JOKIC
Black, Lime Green Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves and Cap, Black Pom Pom
3 59 VADAR
AARON LAING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K Hargreaves, K Zienkiewicz, B Campbell, A N Woff, M E Laaksonen, Ms J L Ryan, T A White, V Lohrey, C Bolton, Meta Incognita (Mgr: D S Leahy) & T Farquer
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, got back early 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jamesjohno carrying 58kg at $101. Second-up eased back early on 9th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Gold Medallist with 59.5kg at $6.50. Can improve.
5
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
4 5x756 FUMAGE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), M P Edwards, Ms J Ward, M G Ford, Ms K M Rigg, W Rigg & Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel)
Last start 6th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Manhattan Empire carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Navy Nina with 57.5kg at $26. Best form stacks up so worth another chance.
9
D YENDALL
Black, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
5 83x54 JUST SWIFT
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W K Howard
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Dibalta with 57.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sheez Elegant with 57.5kg at $12. Should run well again.
11
JAKE DUFFY
Royal Blue And White Halves, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 8x8x MAGIC BEACH
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Starventure Bloodstock (Mgr: D L Brookes)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Bacash carrying 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1100m, 12 len behind Persian Caviar with 56kg at $7. Ran 3rd in a trial at Bendigo over 1300m on August 19. Will take great benefit from this outing.
6
NEIL FARLEY
Light Blue, Pink Spots And Cap
7 77536 MISS SOLAR HART
HELEN BURNS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, D J Burns, Ms H L Burns, J H Burns, L D Burns, S M Buying, K Buying, B Buying, Mrs C M Crossfield, Dr M J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, F H J Appleby, G J Appleby,W Mitton, D & K Kleidon
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1909m, 6 len behind Aberlutely with 56kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Karasmatic with 55.5kg at $61. Likely to find this out of reach.
8
J FRY
Green And Gold Check, Purple Sleeves And Gold Cap
8 9x960 MRS SLACK
BRENT STANLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Rhodes No.1 Syndicate (Mgr: P Gronsbell-Luntz), S Kanjo, H Joeng, S M Liddell, J B Humble & N Artusa
Last start 10th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lack Of Restraint carrying 58kg at $101. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 57.5kg at $41. Will struggle again.
4
J KEATING
Pale Blue, White Star, Pale Blue, Red And White Striped Sleeves
9 37x9 MYERS DELIGHT
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
T Larkin & Mrs C Larkin
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 9th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Vagabond Hero carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Alcoshare with 55kg at $12. Not going well enough.
3
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, White Hoops And Sleeves, Navy Blue Stars, Quartered Cap
10 443 SHAMEX
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G J Daffey
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on August 8 over 1414m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind So Grand carrying 57kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 9 at Mildura 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Barari with 57.5kg at $31. One of the chances.
2
JACK HILL
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 4423 EMPEROR TZU
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T MxTH, C M R MxTH, Ciaron Maher Racing, Roundel Racing, Three B A, C A Anson, A J Brown, B F Cotterill, W R Glynn, B R R T Racing, S K McNamara, Miss G Yick, C M Terreri, S R Niven, Mrs L Bleathman, Sandcastles, J M Simmons & Te Puke Thunder
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Xtra Rush carrying 57kg at $3. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1430m, slow going 4 len behind Our Chief with 58kg at $5.50. Key runner and can get off the mark.
6
WILL GORDON
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
12 CHEBET
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, Ms S Young, Ms R H James, Ms M J Hoggett, Mrs F S Milano, Mrs M Young, Mrs R A Moore, Mrs R J Moore, Mrs N Moore, Mrs S Moore, Miss N J Wozny, Mrs C Falk & Mrs A M Hickey
First starter by All Too Hard out of Lamu purchased for AUD $ 170,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of six trials prior to her debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
7
EOIN WALSH
Purple, Yellow Diamond, Emerald Green Sleeves, Yellow Cap
13 44 MORISU OJO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, High Calibre Racing, Main Ridge Thoroughbreds, C Ward, H P P Racing, S L Jimmieson, Eades Racing, Mrs E Rushbrook, Mrs J Webber, A Fahey, G J Ahearn, Ms A T Stewart, The Charlecote Six, G G O'connor, W Glynn, G O'Mara, The HWYL Racing, Bay Region Racing, C Schembri & J McKinnon
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1430m, slow going 5 len behind Our Chief carrying 56kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 10 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Habitein with 55kg at $7.50. Deserves consideration.
1
LINDA MEECH
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap