Warracknabeal   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

The Bentley Group Maiden Plate 1005m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 2m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.43)  

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. Tough to marry up the form. BUBION (8) comes through what are clearly the strongest races of any last campaign, but he finished in the second half of the field in each of those runs. The fact she kept being put in races of that quality suggests the previous stable at least thought highly of her. Now with a trainer who does well with tried horses and has jumped out well in preparation for this. HOLLOW TURF (1) has been building to a win this time in and it was only a hot favourite with Black Type form that denied him last start. BRAZENGA (5) has tackled better races than this at his only two starts to date so gets the best chance at a win. Then we get to the first-starters and GOD'S EYE (6) impressed with a win at Cranbourne at his most recent jumpout, while OLIVEANOTHERDAY (7) has won a couple of jumpouts in the western districts to suggest a big debut showing is on the cards. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bubion to win.
1 07x32 HOLLOW TURF
JOHN ROWE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M Sciuriaga & B George
Third-up today. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 975m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Fornof carrying 58kg at $26. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1005m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Meisho carrying 59.5kg at $19. Fitter now and making headway. Building up to a win.
8
JACK HILL
Orange, Green Diamond And Armbands
2 3325x 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 preparation fifth of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn April 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Terilee carrying 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 a strong run fresh.
5
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
3 5307x REDNECK WOMAN
NATHAN HOBSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
N D Scott, Miss C D Richardson, N R Scott, Mrs N L Hodge, Ms M Williams, M J Scott & G D Scott
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Narrandera Mdn June 14 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Jingu Express with 57kg at $31. First up last campaign second of 7 at Balranald Mdn-Sw October 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Starsheena carrying 54kg at $3.30. Wait and see how she comes up.
6
MAKISHA SALTER
Red, White Band, Armbands, Epaulettes And Cap
4 5x646 SNOWBALL
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet
Last start 6th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind French Lolly carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Ville De Lumiere carrying 56kg at $8.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
7
NEIL FARLEY
White, Pale Blue Star, Navy And Pale Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 3x8 BRAZENGA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Starblue Racing Savsenga (Mgr: A Senechaud), Ciaron Maher Racing, C M R Savsenga, C C Payne, R A Harris, P Mittner, M Kumar, M Singh, DGG, Punters and Dribblers, K J Mcmahon, B Matic, S Morgan, Marshdale Racing, Ms G portelli, B D'Abaco, MF Joy, Savsenga Syndicate, The Sharky Crew & K S & Kids
Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd of 8 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Killiana with 58kg at $6.50. Returned from break raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on July 26 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Ole Dancer carrying 56kg at $31. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
7
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
6 GOD'S EYE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), R McClure, P J Bonnett, C W Kwok, S A Leal, T M Dickson, L P Money, D Grasso, L Caminiti, P R Money, D D McDonough, M J Davidson, J R Mulligan, R L J Lyle & C W Perkins
Three-year-old gelding (Hanseatic - Adorabeel) who was bought for AUD $ 250,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Anthony & Sam Freedman has him primed for this with six recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Cranbourne over 1000m on August 11. Big chance on the back of his trial win.
4
WILL PRICE
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Grapes, Spots Sleeves And Cap
7 OLIVEANOTHERDAY
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A T Harrison, Ms A Pollard-Gard, M Harrison, S P Ross, T Machin & C Forrest
Gelding by Nicconi facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Coleraine on August 12. Two slick trial wins coming into this, so treating very carefully.
9
LINDA MEECH
Yellow, Red Half With Yellow Eagle, Red Armbands And Cap, Yellow Seams And Pom Pom
8 x809x BUBION
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter), Mrs E A Salter, Miss S Salter, Mrs J Salter & Ms S Salter
Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Deq Stks April 5 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Blue Hotel carrying 56kg at $15. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Bd/Prev F January 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind My Gladiola with 56kg at $41. Dropping tiers and class and has trialled well for the return.
12
T P MADDEN
Red, White Epaulettes, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Cap
9 MAGIC MACHINE
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 55.0KG
P A Preusker & P I McFarlane
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Lean Mean Machine out of Harlem Luya. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Bendigo August 19. Prefer to watch off what we've seen at the jumpouts.
1
T P MADDEN
Red, Royal Blue And White Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
10 9x NIGHTIME STAR
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
D E Nakhle, B Brady & D J Brady
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Geelong Geelong Diamond on January 4 over 1100m, 9 len behind Cherish Me with 57kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this run.
13
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Teal, Sky Blue V, Armbands And Cap
11 48x0 TESORO MIO
TIM FITZSIMMONS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
T L Fitzsimmons & K Yong
Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1000m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Cannyworth carrying 56kg at $11. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Murray Bridge Mm 2yo Classic on March 8 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ole Dancer with 55kg at $9. Not keen on her chances.
2
LIAM RIORDAN
Red And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
12 6x8 BRASH LASS
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Third race start. First start second last of 7 at Cranbourne 2yo F Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Amping Lass carrying 57kg at $26. Went for a spell before returning faded in the straight ran last of 8 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Shinjina carrying 56kg at $61. Rates highly and should do much better.
15
LAUREN BURKE
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
13 x6x0x APOLAKI
STUART PADMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, G J Blight, J N Chapple, M C Wright, B W Stewart, N C Phillips, A R blight & D J Taylor
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1050m, 12 len behind Caladan carrying 55kg at $51. First up last campaign eased back early on 6th of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1100m, 9 len behind Purfect Line carrying 58kg at $6.50. Won trial at Strathalbyn over 1000m on August 21. Might be better off following this run.
3
ALYSHA WARREN
Red, Gold Stars And Cap
14 9989x LAST PIECE
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S G Noble
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1203m, 6 len behind Naina with 57.5kg at $201. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Scillato with 57.5kg at $101. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
12
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
15 570x8 ATOMIC TOMMY
BRYAN DOWSETT
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S G Dowsett, B Dowsett, Miss T J Dowsett & C Dowsett
Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 12 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 975m, in the wet; 8 len behind Bridgeitall with 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1356m, 16 len behind Henry's Blade carrying 59.5kg at $101. Unlikely to feature.
10
MS A HERRMANN
White, Black Splotches
16 0x067 RICCIA
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Healy & A B McKnight
Last start second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lexton carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 975m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Bridgeitall with 57.5kg at $61. Looking to others.
10
MS C PULS
Tangerine, Navy Quartered Diamond, Navy Sleeves And Diamond Cap