Werribee   15 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Core Protective Group Maiden Plate 1108m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 4m 850m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.33)  

Zubba Storm is expected to lead at a keen tempo. INSAIN HARRY (2) is fresh from a spell of five months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Kyneton over 1103m. Fitter for a minor placing in a recent Flemington trial. Expecting a bright start for the new stable. ZUBBA STORM (6) is in great hands and showed good early speed last start on debut and fought on well to hold third, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1100m at Moe. Open to improvement and looks a serious contender. HEXED (13) will be better for the debut outing, when she was beaten a long way but the winner of that race might be pretty smart. She'd trialled well before that so happy to give another chance. FORWARD HO (7) is the lone debutant in the race and while you probably would have liked to see more at the jumpouts, there's not a lot of depth to this so any significant market moves need to be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Insain Harry to win.
1 70x39 GOOD BOY CARLO
ERN EWERT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Vilcins, C M Vilcins, G A Findlay, P A Hayes, E W Ewert, D L Knight, Ms W P Ewert, Mrs P Basic, Ms J Marston-Scherrer, C P Kachel & G R Ellis
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Faraway Dream with 59.5kg at $101. Second-up 9th of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1203m, 7 len behind Rattle'n'roll carrying 59.5kg at $31. SCRATCHED
14
B RAWILLER
Red And White Checks, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
2 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. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Delicate Lady with 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. Looks all set for a positive return.
3
LIAM RIORDAN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
3 77 LE GLACON
SONNY COOMBES
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
A K Jackson, J G Cannon & B J Dunkley
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1107m, 6 len behind Smarticon with 59.5kg at $151. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Ararat 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Lim's Teide with 59.5kg at $31. Improvement to come and gets the chance to do that here from the good gate.
2
R MCLEOD
Crimson, White Striped Quarters, Black Sleeves, Striped Cap
4 35289 RENEGE
THOMAS CONLAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M McIntosh, R D Heffernan, Two Butchers & The Cook (Mgr: P M Revell), J C McIntosh, Ms M A Hill, D A Organ, R Toull, Miss K Moisis, R Wilczynski, H Thompson, T Else, L A Mcinerney, S Jarvis, L McIntosh, Mrs K J Organ, S Weerasinghe, N Sestan, J Mitchell, Miss E Conroy & M Owen
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Dunkeld 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Hi Tiago with 59.5kg at $13. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Wycheproof Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1050m, 3 len behind Durham Legacy carrying 59.5kg at $11. SCRATCHED
8
EOIN WALSH
Mauve, Black FX And Seams
5 4x PRINCE OF POETRY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Mrs P A Hawkes & Madden Bloodstock 1 (Mgr: C H Madden)
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Must Be Sain with 56.5kg at $7.30. SCRATCHED
13
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Salmon
6 3 ZUBBA STORM
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing , C E Holt, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), Footy Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R C Benkel), C D Charteris, S M Scarborough, B S Wilson, McChoggies), Mrs K M Grossek, M A White, Mrs S M Ridgway, Mounting Hard Racing (Mgr: B S Wilson), M J Heenan & S D Cameron
Was well-supported at debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Freshen with 58kg at $4. Will derive great benefit from that hit-out and looks the testing material.
6
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Royal Blue, Red V
7 FORWARD HO
JOHN MOLONEY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate)
Mare by Shamus Award making her first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on November 24 at Cranbourne when finished fourth. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
10
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Green, White Cap
8 3 HAVANA MOON
VINCENT MALADY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch)
Was well-supported at debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Habenaria carrying 57.5kg at $3. SCRATCHED
12
J ALLEN
Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap
9 6 MISS KARAOKE
VINCENT MALADY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
E Hirsch
Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy carrying 58kg at $41. SCRATCHED
10
MITCHELL AITKEN
Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap
10 3543 BELLA ANGELICA
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Jillaroo Racing 2 (Mrs C Dabernig), Black Ace Racing, R Dwyer, G Aitken, Bad Axes, B F R Racing, BLG Racing, G Cain, N Cowie, L Dawson, Mrs M Doake, B Primmer, A Stuart-Menteth, Warrnambool Bowls Club 3, D Wilson, J Wozniak, Mrs P Adamson, Mrs N Hill, S Mitchell & Triple B B B Racing
Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on November 28 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Sunset Prayer with 52kg at $2.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lantana with 56kg at $4.80. SCRATCHED.
17
HARRY COFFEY
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
11 0x47 FAKE FICTION
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J O'Neill, Janten Racing (Mgr: G Harrod), J Riordan, D Gould, M Hullick, N Hullick, P Couper, N Rance, J Stawell, A Blair, W Collins, Brothers Grim (Mgr: R Neef), A Hullick, S Cuzens, E Beacham, P Gately, M Oaten, B Schafferius, P Callinan & V & H Racing (Mgr: R Varapodio)
Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at Terang 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1000m, 26 len behind All Pink carrying 56kg at $6. Went for a break before returning sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Dunkeld 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Magnabelle Royale carrying 56kg at $4.60. SCRATCHED
18
HARRY GRACE
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
12 7 GOD ONLY KNOWS
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A M Orr, J G Johnstone, D S Grimley, Benjamin Franklin (Mgr: M J Clemow), Mrs N L Johnstone, I A George, R Orr, S G Johnstone & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon)
Was well-supported at debut, 7th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1100m, 7 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy with 56kg at $2.25. Expected to do far better this time. SCRATCHED
15
FRED W KERSLEY
Navy
13 6 HEXED
DANIEL KELLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, A Overall & Mrs J Overall
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Habenaria carrying 56kg at $26. Beaten a long way on debut, but had trialled well before that so deserves another chance.
7
ALANA KELLY
Black, Lime Band And Cap
14 8x0 TERRALIGHT
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
M Wenzel, Mrs L J Wenzel, K A Burke, Mrs J E Wenzel, P D Milliken, M Liebelt, Ms K Milliken & S M Power
Second-up. First start 8th of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Final Boy carrying 55kg at $5.50. Returned from break ran last of 11 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Flying Done carrying 56.5kg at $61. Needs to show significant improvement.
8
HARRY GRACE
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
15 06x0 PRISSY
JAMIE SCOTT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M L Jackson
Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran last of 11 at Albury Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1175m, 89 len behind Raiderlicious with 57kg at $16. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1206m, 1.75 len behind Art Critic carrying 57.5kg at $31. Expect she'll find this too tough.
5
DYLAN DUNN
Purple, Gold Star, Gold Cap, Purple Star
16 7099 FINAL FURY
CHRIS CALTHORPE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss M M Moyle & A J Bott
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1414m, 27 len behind Venetian Choice carrying 54kg at $201. The run before that ran last of 9 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1203m, 18 len behind Castellito carrying 55.5kg at $201. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
4
NADIA DANIELS
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
17 9x8x5 MERCURIAL BOY
BRENT STANLEY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R W McIntosh & R A Smith
Having second run back today. Not raced for 41 days. Last start 5th of 8 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Shasam with 59.5kg at $1.90. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Canberra Mdn on September 23 2023 over 1400m, 17 len behind Twelve Hours carrying 58kg at $9.50. Others make more appeal.
9
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Lime Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap With Navy Blue Diamond
18 77685 SHIMAZY
PAUL JONES
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms N L Osborne, Mrs K L Thomson, RJ Thomson, D Mcnamara, A J Swain, Miss R Moos, D C Jones, D L O'Donnell & P A G Jones
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on November 28 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Sunset Prayer with 54kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 10 at Hamilton F&M Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind My Uncle Did It with 58kg at $31. Yet to show much and would need to improve sharply.
1
J FRY
Red, Black Checks And Striped Sleeves