Murtoa   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Samios Plumbing Supplies Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.08)  

Boyd is the likely leader at a keen tempo. Some big stables represented here with well-bred types who shown something, but BLAZE AWAY (2) might be the one they have to beat. Had impressed at the Flemington jumpouts ahead of the debut, when $8 into $4.80 and third, beaten 1.25 lengths, behind a smart one from the Maher stable. Can only be better for that experience and the extra 100m looks no issue. SIGNORETTI (6) found only one better at his last two starts of the first prep and has trialled nicely ahead of the return. Looks better drawn than Blaze Away, which could prove telling. BOYD (3) trialled well ahead of the debut in a handy Ballarat maiden and although sixth, he wasn't beaten far so it might pay to give another chance. BALMORAL CASTLE (8) is a first-starter from the Maher camp who hinted he was ready to get to the races at his latest jumpout and has come up with the plum draw. BRAVE CHARM (10) was out of place at Flemington debut but two jumpouts since have been impressive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blaze Away to win.
1 BIG VEE
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
J O'Neill, D Siato, M Coughlin, A Trompf, L Buller, J Rohan, Rayson Racing (Mgr: S Rayson), A Hogan, M Curtain, D Collins, Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A Mitchell), F Mitchell, G Agnew, Sandcastles (Mgr: J Mahony), P Burton, C Purcell, P Matheson, N Rance & Snifter (Mgr: N Thornton)
Colt by I Am Invincible making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Hamilton jump-out on September 16. SCRATCHED.
15
J FRY
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
2 3 BLAZE AWAY
CLAIRE PATTERSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G D Harris, N D Hooper, Ms A C Gaede & Ms C Patterson
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Star Trip carrying 57kg at $4.80. Ran well on debut when heavily-backed and can only be better for that outing.
10
R J HURDLE
White, Royal Blue Cross Of Lorraine
3 6 BOYD
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, Mrs S A Moody, Gall Bloodstock, Mrs S F Scown, Cake Alliance, C J Leslie, Madden Bloodstock, Werrett Bloodstock, Matha Bloodstock, Ridgmont, G1G Colts & Breeding, Glentree Racing, BFJ Bloodstock, MVL No 1, Iskander Racing & Breeding, Rosemont Alliance 4 & Up You Go Racing
At debut, 6th of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 58kg at $16. Rates highly on debut effort and can break through here.
8
LINDA MEECH
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
4 3x853 BRAZENGA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Arizona Luck carrying 58kg at $8. The start before that 5th of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1005m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tesoro Mio with 57kg at $7.50. Has fitness, experience and a draw edge on some of the key rivals.
6
EOIN WALSH
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
5 PRINCE IADORA
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Mrs P A Hawkes & Madden Bloodstock 1 (Mgr: C H Madden)
Gelding by Prince Of Caviar on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Colac on September 23 over 1000m. SCRATCHED.
14
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Salmon
6 522x SIGNORETTI
MARK WALKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B J Lindsay & Mrs J E A Lindsay
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Gable with 58kg at $2.30. On debut fifth of 11 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Prestige Ole with 58kg at $14. Couple of nice seconds last prep and trials suggest he's improved during the break.
7
LIAM RIORDAN
Black, Yellow Checks And Armbands, Checked Cap
7 9x6 STARISTA
JOHN MCARDLE
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D H Kobritz)
Third race start. First start ran last of 9 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1000m, 11 len behind Frostnip carrying 58kg at $31. Went for a break before racing on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Serinda carrying 57kg at $41. Thereabouts last time but looks safely held.
10
B RAWILLER
Purple, Orange And White Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
8 BALMORAL CASTLE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J A O'Neill, A Kheir, Carty Racing, R McClure, Cookie Racing, Deg Racing, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, A K Racing, G Van Ameyden, D Edmonds, B J O'Brien, M Pearce, L B & J S Syndicate, A L Kirkwood-Scott, L Stuart, G Stuart, S and D Racing & Ciaron Maher Racing
Three-year-old filly having first run by leading sire Exceed And Excel out of Queen Of The World. Purchased for AUD $ 450,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on September 22. Final jumpout was encouraging and inside draw should assist.
1
EOIN WALSH
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 3 BOLSHOI BABE
JEFFREY SEARLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs M F Searle, J R Searle, Livin' Large, Plunge & Run, Pints & Ponies (Mgr: J R Searle), Fifty Dollar, Paycheck Punters, Winning Ways, Mrs S D Belperio, G Belperio, Sonata, P R Johnson, E C Staude & G W Jarrett
At debut, 3rd of 11 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Fussy As carrying 52.5kg at $16. Nice debut when backed at a price but meets some handy types here.
13
MELISSA JULIUS
Pink, Black And Pink Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 9x BRAVE CHARM
YOSHITOMO SHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Y Shima, M Iwamatsu, J M K Ho, Mrs T J Ho, S L Mellor, G T Whitchurch, P Graybrook, K Takimoto, K Mizuguchi, J Shimada, Mrs S F Dando, K Tashima, Mrs N Tonuma & Mrs M Shima
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on January 18 over 1000m, 13 len behind Cavalry Girl with 56.5kg at $41. Outclassed on debut but recent jumpouts hint she'll go better here.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
Navy Blue, Gold Crescent, Hooped Cuffs, Crescent Cap
11 6x STAR OF ROSSA
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs U Williams, P Fadda, J Lazos, Mrs L A Newman, B J Newman, A Hastie, B Macandrew, A J Leighton, S P Jarman, C M Racing (Mgr: Mrs C Masters) & N Wynd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 6th of 10 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind The Opportunist with 56kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns given two fair jumpouts.
3
TEODORE NUGENT
Turquoise, Ruby Red Cross, Gold Diamond Armbands, Gold Cap
12 337x3 WINTERY
AARON PURCELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), Mrs J McKenna, Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), S R Bache, T I M Joyce, W Cockram, J H Batchelor, H R Skene, P J Gregory & Miss S Negre
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Tres Magnifique with 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Bendigo Vobis Gold Rush on April 12 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Killiana with 56kg at $17. Tested in some nice races in debut prep and made an encouraging return.
4
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
13 LANTANA
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs J Doolan, Mrs U Williams, G E Homley, One Team One Dream (Mgr: Mrs L A Walther), Mrs H C Plumridge, Mrs J S Tainsh, K D Lander, G Ross, Miss T Doll, Mrs V S Carter, C Papadopoulos, A Tainsh, Miss K J Wilson, K A Benger & Mrs B J Benger
Filly by Redwood making her first appearance. Won a Colac trial over 1000m on September 23. By Redwood, but shown enough sharpness at trials to suggest she can feature here.
9
D YENDALL
Royal Blue, White Spots, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Spots And Pom Pom
14 33x2 STAR COMPASS
AARON PURCELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R S S Racing, K Hosaka, T Sakai, L A Noronha, Y Ozaki, Y Dendo, J Niwa, Y Asai, Polaris Racing, Ms A Uno, A Izumi, A Nishimura, M Narukawa, K Harada, Team Meshiuma No. 1, Team Meshiuma 2 & Purcells Enjoy Racing
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Arizona Luck carrying 58kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind The Opportunist carrying 58kg at $6.50. Further improvement in store.
2
JACK HILL
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
15 93 QUEEN CHRISTINE
SYMON WILDE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Wilde Racing, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, D J M Maclean, Sandcastles, A Angus, Ms M M Rowsthorn, Whalers Eighteen, A Forrest, R J Long, A P Mahony, A J Tobin, Mrs C McCorkell, P A Eastman, Mrs S M Gleeson, A R Finch, D Walsh, Kewan Skiltz Racing, R P Walsh & R P Gerke
At debut, 9th of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Tres Magnifique with 56kg at $16. Expected to do far better this time. Needs to lift on debut run but there was specking at a big price that day.
8
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond