Stony Creek   07 Dec 2025
 
GOING: H

Meeniyan Hotel Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: HVY10   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.69)  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these facing the starter for the first time. LOTTA CITY (9) jumped out well and found one better at Pakenham on debut. Has upside, and this is a touch easier. Strips fitter and she can go one better. GREAT FUEGO (7) missed a whisker at Kyneton over 1400m, making sharp improvement. Comes back to the shorter sprint freshened and has been kept up to the mark with a winning jumpout. Draws out, but expect the Hayes-trained galloper to finish hard. CHAMPAGNE EXPRESS (5) resumes and was nudged out at Sandown-Lakeside at her only fresh outing. Went close there before the spell, and her jumpouts suggest she's right on song. SWEET FARNAN (12) did a good job for a resuming second and can progress off that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lotta City.
1 2233x INSAIN HARRY
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), K M Wong, J R Butcher, M Drakes, R Draper, S J Lawson, D C Rosenow, D J Roberts, D J Byrnes, Cityline (Mgr: M Notarfrancesco), J King, Don't Tell the Wife (Mgr: T Cox), L G Browell, L J Chapman, D J Dawson, R Knox, R D Loffler, A Stewart, J R Martin & S P Mustica
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Delicate Lady carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. On debut second of 13 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw February 1 over 1103m, 1.3 len behind Mystic Reign carrying 59kg at $13. Expecting a strong run fresh.
14
LIAM RIORDAN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
2 3x8 O'MOSA
DOUG HARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D C Harrison & Ms H Dunn
Second-up. First start 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Testing One Two with 59.5kg at $11. Went for a break before returning sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1114m, 6 len behind Lady Verity with 59.5kg at $51. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
11
J MASKIELL
Blue, Gold Spots And Red Cap
3 CUTTIN' CLASS
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Colt by Written Tycoon on debut. Ran 3rd in a Cranbourne jump-out on November 17. Blinkers on and worth watching for a positive move.
5
R WHEARTY
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
4 FORWARDING
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G A Gathercole
Gelding by Manhattan Rain on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on November 5 at Caulfield Heath when finished fifth. Did not show a great deal at the trials.
9
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
5 3943x CHAMPAGNE EXPRESS
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Go For Gold(Mgr:Miss A Titmus), Ms M Anderson, Mrs J Avon, Ms L Bezzi, Champagne Express, Mrs A Collery, Mrs A Forsyth, Mrs J Game, Mrs J Greven, Ms S Heffer, Ms M Hempenstall, Mrs J James, J O C's Racing, Miss Johnson, Mrs T Jolly, Dr E Ryan, Mrs N Scaunich, Ms J Sheldrake, Wink Wink & Miss K Walsh
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw June 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Illyivy with 53kg at $26. On debut third of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw April 21 over 1200m, a long neck behind Marble Point with 56kg at $3.50. Expected to feature.
8
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
6 EIBHLIN
DOUG HARRISON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss J A Kaufmann, Mrs T A Reid & J W Reid
First starter by Flying Artie out of Alpina purchased for AUD $ 5,000 (Inglis 2022 Great Southern Weanling Sale). Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Gate against.
12
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Blue, Gold Spots, Red cap
7 52 GREAT FUEGO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on September 23 over 1217m, slow going 5 len behind Blue Bandit carrying 57.5kg at $7. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1454m, neck behind Fonn Power with 57.5kg at $4. Should be right in it.
10
K JENNINGS
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
8 CROWN AND CHAOS
MATT LAURIE
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
First starter by No Nay Never out of Divine Herald. Well educated with five hit-outs leading into this, the latest when placing in a Mornington jump-out.
12
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
9 2 LOTTA CITY
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G A Gathercole
Was well in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Healing Frequency carrying 56kg at $4.20. Open to improvement and expected to go on with it.
6
P GATT
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
10 RUSSIAN DUCHESS
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
L G C Le Metayer, J L Katelanis, P H Hunt, Miss W J Williams, A P Lathlean, C W Dorsch, M A Hywood, Mrs A Rossi, V A Lianos & Ms L Yialas
First starter by Russian Revolution out of Beautiful Dawn purchased for AUD $ 1,250 (Inglis 2025 JULY (Late) Online Sale). Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Prefer to see.
7
LIAM RIORDAN
Light Blue, Dark Blue Checked Sash And Cap
11 SHEDIVA
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Kalyan Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms P Howard), A Vella, B Cooper, B Hanna, D Honey, G Carra, M K W Holmberg, Ms A Lopresti, T Ingram & S P Nichols
First starter by Royal Meeting out of So Much Pleasure. Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Later.
1
LAUREN BURKE
Royal Blue, Gold Spots, Gold With Royal Blue Spots Sleeves And Cap
12 028x2 SWEET FARNAN
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs Dalziel, Mrs Mcnulty, Mrs Moody, Ms Boord, Ms Goyne, Ms Goyne, Mrs Cormack, Mrs Price, Mrs Henry, Mrs Ogden, Quicksters (Mgr: Mrs L M Dalziel), Mrs Molyneux, Mrs D Travaglini, Ms M Pratt, Mrs K Gaylard, Mrs W Palmer, Ms D Beale, Ms J Bartram, Mrs B Bourke & Elegance of Ashburton(Mgr: Ms K Hill)
Second run back. First-up after four months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Earth's Abundance carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1100m, head behind Sideline with 56kg at $26. Fitter and worth following up.
2
SAM KENNEDY
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
13 52 RODRIQUEZ
BRIAN MCGRATH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A P Racing (Mgr: T Blum), T B B Racing (Mgr: T Blum), S A Miller, C McArthur, J Mook, D Sutton, A L Dean, M Rodriquez, P Rodriquez, S Pierce, L Walker, A Roberts, C Johnson, B J Jackson, J Tarquinio & M Pavitt
Raced twice to date. At debut, from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Yarra Valley 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1009m, 3 len behind Invincible Amour carrying 59.5kg at $18. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind Heartattack Jack carrying 59.5kg at $1.40. In the mix.
4
NATHAN PUNCH
Black, Emerald Green Vee And Star Cap
14 5x383 MISS LIL
FRANKIE STOCKDALE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S W Storr, Mrs S H Storr, Mrs L J Green & Mrs J Rathjen
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1100m, in the wet; neck behind Beldari carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that 8th of 12 at Moe 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Remember Poppy carrying 57.5kg at $61. Consider.
3
V LE BOEUF
White, Royal Blue S, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
15 480 GRAYNITA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Ladies (Mgr: Ms J McAlpine), Belannah Stud (Mgr: G S Charny), Ms M G Dulcken, Ms I S J Charny, Ms H V Charny, Mrs L A Frew, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs T Melideo, Mrs B S N Forrester, Les Femme Fatale (Mgr: Ms N J Agent), Mrs S L Moshopoulos, Ms D V Pope & Mrs K G Spillane
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Caffettiera carrying 57kg at $31. Last start 8th of 12 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1215m, 3 len behind Bold Bordeaux carrying 56kg at $10. Risking.
5
Aqua Blue, Pink Sash And Cap, Aqua Blue Pom Pom
16 540x8 FLOWER GALLERY
TROY KILGOWER
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T D Kilgower
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Beldari carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1104m, 2.75 len behind Inez with 55.5kg at $14. Hard to entertain.
8
Blue, Red Diamond And Cap