Corowa   30 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BALLDALE HOTEL MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 36)   Rail: True.  

Pace looks genuine from Rita Red, Sizzleist and Sparkles, closely attended by Blessing Season. The race day betting moves will be key. BLACKLIP (3) resumes for a metro yard and is back plenty in grade. He was tried at Stakes level on debut but looked a work in progress. His recent Flemington and Werribee jumpouts suggest he will live up to his promise this time around. MELODEE ROSE (5) raced on a heavy track on debut and was immediately tipped out. Resumes owning a jumpout win at Wangaratta, and a forward run is on the cards. SIZZLEIST (9) has switched to the Scott yards and looked good in her recent Wagga jumpout. Maps well and carries just 53kg with the claim. EXPLOSIVE STYLE (4) resumes and has also switched yards. She got too far back at her only start off two winning jumpouts. Has the inside barrier and is likely to race well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blacklip appeals most.
1 ROYAL RHINO
OLIVIA OSBORNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss O M Osborne & Miss S O Osborne
First starter by Prince Of Caviar out of Fearless Falcon. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Others profile better so prepared to risk.
3
HANNAH EDGLEY
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
2 90x AUSSIE TOM
CHARMAINE BARNES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S G Burt, Ms S Willenberg, G B Burt & Mrs L B Burt
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Catch The Wind carrying 59.5kg at $151. On debut ninth of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Blethyn with 59.5kg at $201. Wait until he shows something.
8
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Royal Blue And Silver Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
3 8x7x BLACKLIP
NICK RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N R Ryan, Godsquad Syndicate, Scandalous Racing, Table 9 Syndicate , Victoria Club Ltd (Mgr: T J Arbon), Rechter Racing (Mgr: P R Rechter), J M Hoskins, Mrs A Hoskins, A G Smith, N J Todd, M A Chappell, K J Chappell, P A Garth, J Turner, T K Kinsella-Neijs, H M Giles, C Katalinic & J Koehler
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1100m, 12 len behind Olatunde carrying 58kg at $9. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Flemington in the LR Festival on March 1 over 1000m, 9 len behind Shining Smile carrying 57kg at $9.50. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Werribee on December 12. Top chance if presented on song.
7
JACK MARTIN
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
4 7x EXPLOSIVE STYLE
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
C V Huckel
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 13 at Albury Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Snapshot with 57kg at $12. Has more to offer.
1
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
5 5x MELODEE ROSE
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M J Ick, C A Weeding, A Cavallaro, C A Favara & Mrs N Favara
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 11 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Wild Annie carrying 57kg at $4.40. Likely to race well.
6
JAKE DUFFY
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Lightning Bolt, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, Hot Pink Stars And Pom Pom
6 92440 SPEED OF GOLD
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Dale
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last of 14 at Scone Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Crathie Kirk carrying 57kg at $81. The race before that 4th of 11 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1280m, slow going 5 len behind African Diamond with 59kg at $4.80. Can atone.
8
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
7 896x BLESSING SEASON
PAUL MCVICAR
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Dr K C Lam
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Jerilderie Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Highland Belle carrying 57kg at $6. On debut eighth of 11 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1000m, in the wet; 2 len behind Machete carrying 57kg at $10. Wide gate but keep onside.
9
JOSH RICHARDS
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
8 363x4 RITA RED
DOUG GORREL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D J Gorrel, J M Brayne, S J Munro, S M Sanbrook, A G Messenger & S K Corden
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Grenfell Mdn September 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Our Lady Rockstar carrying 56kg at $1.70. First up last campaign second of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw July 10 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Denman Deputy with 57kg at $10. Looks a key runner.
2
CAINE STUART
Purple And Old Gold Checks, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
9 73 SIZZLEIST
DONNA SCOTT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
I R Katz, Ms A Vella, A Thomas, Mrs T Thomas, S Tudge & Dr F Nicholson
Third race start today. At debut, second last of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Heartattack Jack carrying 56kg at $11. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Dunkeld 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Magnabelle Royale carrying 56kg at $41. Gets in well.
4
ELLA BENT
Purple, Pink Checks, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap
10 9x0 SPARKLES
JOHN D PEARSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
J D Pearson
Second-up. First start struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 14 len behind Spirited Defence carrying 57.5kg at $26. Returned from break 12th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1170m, 10 len behind Tallingas Indirose with 55.5kg at $31. Wait until she shows something.
5
CASSIDY HILL
Green, Gold Kangaroo, Sleeves And Cap