Seymour   12 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Gravelista Oct 25th & 26th Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Speed should be right on over the 1200m journey. CHERGUI (1) clearly on top. He's first up here, another former James Cummings horse now with the Hayes yard. His 2yo form leaps off the page here, racing against the likes of Beiwacht and Mcgaw. Comes to a maiden for the first time in his career and should be knocking it off. LUDLUM (5) ran a strong race on debut at Ballarat over 1000m in a fast race, closing off well there. Better for that and will take beating. BEL LUPA (10) has just found one better in two starts to date and should be competitive once more. MR VEGAS (6) unraced 3yo gelding who has trialled eight times. Best trial form was when he won at Caulfield on September 24. Watch the market. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chergui to win.
1 7432x CHERGUI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Moonee Valley in the LR St Albans Stks March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Prestige Forever with 58kg at $2.20. On debut second of 9 at Randwick 2yo SW December 21 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Pallaton carrying 57kg at $4. Brings the class form and should be winning.
6
M J ZAHRA
Royal Blue
2 CHOKUTO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
First starter by New Bay out of Modeeroch. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
4
J ALLEN
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
3 55x34 DONEBRAVO
DOUG HARRISON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D C Harrison, Ms H Dunn, F De Pasquale, J Dunn, G A Morrison, C J Surkitt, Phillips Family Racing (Mgr: C W O Phillips), W S Carter, Mrs E ROBINSON, K W McGrath, S Adams, M M Dean, Ms N M Delorenzo, Ms T L Harris, D A Hender, Mrs K A Loving, P Presti, Mrs E Williams & P R Williams,R.Presti
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Doc's Nipper carrying 57kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 30 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Go Left carrying 58kg at $4.80. Minor hope.
1
C NEWITT
Blue, Gold Spots, Red Cap
4 0x5 IMMORTALISED
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Immortal (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1000m, 99 len behind Latin Boss with 58kg at $14. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jett Smash carrying 57kg at $11. Yet to place and others rate better.
8
ZAC SPAIN
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 2 LUDLUM
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin)
At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1000m, neck behind Tres Magnifique with 58kg at $5.50. Can break through.
5
JORDAN CHILDS
Tartan, Red Sash And Armbands
6 MR VEGAS
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J A Brown, Play The Music (Mgr: T Hodge), J S Douglas, Mrs B Douglas & S P Foster
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Lucky Vega out of Mega Miss. Purchased for AUD $ 8,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Was runner-up in a jump-out at Caulfield Heath on September 24. Watch the betting.
2
ETHAN BROWN
Red, Black And White Checks Quarters, White Sleeves, Black And White Checks Cap
7 45x78 SUMMIT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), M A Rolfe, R J Dutton, McLeish Family Racing (D M Mcleish), R J Foster, Mrs M S Foster, Paramount Racing (Ms K M Wood), Felgate Holdings (P D Felgate), CGO Racing, Y K Ip, O Enriquez, T J Boland, D Grasso, M I Ive & Mrs R A Ive
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Tagline with 57kg at $26. Second-up 8th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1440m, 4 len behind Thinxzo with 57kg at $31. Hard to have.
3
DAMIAN LANE
Purple, White Stars And Cap
8 22 WYANDRA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P G Moody
Was well-supported at debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind More Highs On Me with 58kg at $2.15. In the mix.
3
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 ANGEL IN BLACK
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
J Ch'ng, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), Intel Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss N Blair), B M Ziegler, Z Pasoski & Mrs S E Murphy
Three-year-old filly making debut by Shamus Award out of Twice As Sweet. Purchased for AUD $ 120,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Won a jump-out at Pakenham on September 23. Wide barrier to overcome. Looks all set to run well.
9
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
10 22 BEL LUPA
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), Ms L F Cole, L Ffrench, Mrs D E Allister, P A C Schultz, G A Bishop, S Hanifin, R Boef, Dr J C Cleeland, C Rentessis, S J Steegstra, S J Tindill, Mrs P I Tindill, M P Holman, T M C 3188 (Mgr: Mrs M F Grigoriou), Banksia Racing (Mgr: C J Mcainch) & A M Opie
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Leongatha with 57kg at $3. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1206m, 0.8 len behind Unobscured carrying 57kg at $3. Solid chance again.
7
J MOTT
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 3 CAFFETTIERA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1140m, 1.3 len behind Quickaz carrying 56kg at $5. Should run well again.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue
12 4 CHLOE FIRST
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski) & A Kheir
Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 7 at Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Unobscured carrying 57kg at $4.60. May need more time.
10
L NOLEN
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom