Kyneton   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Hygain Maiden Plate 1856m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 1m Entire Circuit.  

Reasonable tempo with Always Tired probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. BIG SISTER AVA (9) goes on top. The debut run at Kilmore was strong when just finding one better before an even effort at Ballarat in a slowly run race where things got a bit messy. She should relish the rise in trip here and the wide draw at least means she can take her time to work across. BANXI (1) is still a maiden after 10 starts but was good here fresh and not far away last time in town. Seems to have come back well and should be ready to peak at the third run in. SIAM EMERALD (4) is going well in three runs this time in. He stuck on well last time at Pakenham and should be in this for a long way from the good gate. COSMIC (10) came home strongly last start to finish third, beaten one length, over 1620m at Donald when fresh. Fitter now for the suitable rise in trip and is in the mix. RUSSIAN ROYALTY (13) is lightly raced and on the right path, can figure in the minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Big Sister Ava to win.
1 60x34 BANXI
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Waller, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), R Smith, D J Dickson, I Bruce, M E Tully, T A Corkhill, Red Goes Faster (Mgr: L A Fitt), W F Taylor, B D Johnston & Get Many (Mgr: A J Belcastro)
Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1454m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Setheus with 59.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cooly carrying 59.5kg at $21. Rates highly. Should prove hard to hold out.
9
JYE MCNEIL
Teal, Black Diamond, White And Black Checked Sleeves And Quartered Cap
2 x7546 FLYING SHELBY
PAUL JONES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L Thomson, RJ Thomson, P A G Jones & Ms N L Osborne
Most recently 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1300m, 7 len behind Banyan Jenni with 58kg at $14. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Parkrun carrying 59.5kg at $41. Likely to struggle again.
5
J FRY
Red, Black Checks And Striped Sleeves
3 32x00 RING THE SHERIFF
NATHAN HOBSON
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Hobson, A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1600m, 13 len behind Manhattan Mabs carrying 59.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1620m, 5.5 len behind I'llbethere with 59.5kg at $101. Can't have.
1
LOGAN MCNEIL
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
4 6x243 SIAM EMERALD
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss B Chaisirinon
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Knee Deep with 59.5kg at $4.20. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Battle Point with 59.5kg at $7.50. Been competitive of late and draws ideally.
3
J MASKIELL
Green, Purple Star On Cap
5 9 THE CHARLATAN
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne)
Jumped at big odds at debut, 9th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Taxing with 59.5kg at $26. Requires significant improvement.
4
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 6 ALWAYS TIRED
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T D Racing , Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), C K Ward, M I Hansky, H Miller, S Saint-John, J J Douglas, G M Liddell, G&C Bayview (Mgr: G N Franklin), B J Walsh, W G Polley, K Bailey, P D Muscat, Stonehouse Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R Arnel), Mrs R J Mula, S A Wain, P S Farrugia & A M Holst
At debut, 6th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Taxing carrying 58kg at $9.50. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.
8
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Royal Blue, Red Dice and Seams
7 54 DAD AND DAVE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, A M Penklis, B Crouch, D L Edwards, D J Fowler, D W Salmon, G J P Van Ameyden, H L I Williams, J G Roberts, P J Silvey, Mrs J Silvey, M B Collins, T Chan & A I Hayne
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Poets Artistry carrying 58kg at $7. Last start 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Manhattan Mabs carrying 58kg at $12. Place hope.
7
EOIN WALSH
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 7x730 FLIGHT SERGEANT
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
P Mahady, J Mahady, Mrs E Mahady, Mrs J Mahady, Telemon Stud(Mgr:D Fletcher), S McGowan, J McGowan, B Harvey, Mrs J Harvey, V Ernst, Indigo Bloodstock (Mgr: T Piggott), D Hanson, Mrs W Ainsworth, B Ainsworth, Thomjon Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms Y Johnson) & QLD Cup Colts (Mgr: D Fletcher)
Last start second last of 11 at Caulfield Melb Classic on November 29 over 2000m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Different Gravy carrying 57kg at $201. Drawn well, but would prefer to see at this stage.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Old Gold, Grey Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
9 27 BIG SISTER AVA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), Mrs J McKenna, J M Bell, J C R Black, D T Byrne, A M Egan, A Grieve, S W Johnson, A G Jones, I H Kelson, L J Leahy, L S McCluskey, FOUR GENERATIONS RACING (Mgr: A Mcgillivray), Miss S Negre, Wil's Family (Mgr: Mrs J McKenna) & Miss G C Herrmann
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1612m, 1.0 len behind Harmony carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Second-up 7th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Battle Point carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Been right there in both runs and this looks ideal.
13
R WHEARTY
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
10 326x3 COSMIC
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), M C Power & P Dawes
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1620m, 1.0 len behind I'llbethere with 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1717m, slow going 7 len behind Scintillante with 57.5kg at $31. Fitter and hard to hold out.
12
J ALLEN
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
11 87x30 MOTORING SPIRIT
CARLY COOK
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A J Glen, G R H Jenkinson, M A Miller, P De Leijer, J Coventry, L Legan, B White & Mrs T Wacura
Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 57.5kg at $13. Second-up second last of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1600m, 14 len behind Battle Point carrying 57.5kg at $71. Not keen on her chances.
6
MELISSA JULIUS
Blue And Grey Halves, Grey Sleeves And Blue Cap
12 68467 NINETEENTH HOLE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M M Moyle, Ms N Warburton, R Warburton, Ms C Slimmon, W Slimmon, Ms M Harding, A Harding, Ms J Walsh, R Geogan, B Warburton & S Parker
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1900m, slow going 7 len behind Reel Crystal with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 10 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vegas Jack with 57.5kg at $11. Hard to see her turning it around enough to feature here.
6
NADIA DANIELS
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
13 74 RUSSIAN ROYALTY
SHANE JACKSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Moodie)
Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 10 at Hamilton F&M Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind My Uncle Did It with 56.5kg at $16. Last start 4th of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Admire Ace carrying 56kg at $15. Better last time and has claims.
9
JACK HILL
Lime, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands