Warracknabeal 04 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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The Marong Family Hotel Maiden Plate 2000m Track: Good34 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.43) |
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Two Stroke Baby, Chouxdino and Mega Needs can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. The biggest meeting of the year for Warracknabeal, a track where it is generally advantageous to be on-speed near the fence. SHOTARO (9) settled back in the field last start, but was forward in the run the start prior when only beaten a couple of length by a horse who went on to win in town at his next start. Although unplaced last start, Shotaro was only beaten 1.5 lengths and will be better for the run at 2000m. POOR OL' JOHNY RAY (8) jumps sharply in trip after an adequate first-up run and looks suited. Draws ideally in one and the form is better than it reads on paper as he was tested in some good 3YO races last campaign. MEGA NEEDS (3) was plain first-up but improved significantly up to the mile last start and looks even better suited at this trip. CHOUXDINO (1) has fitness on his side and is likely to race in a forward position, which will ensure he gives himself every chance. Stablemate EPOCH (2) has been building this prep, placing at his past two, and also draws well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shotaro to win.
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CHOUXDINO
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T P Marjanovic, D Modric & Ms J M Whiting Last start ran last of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1606m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Butterfly Babe carrying 59.5kg at $7. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Immortal Justice carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. On-pacer who rates highly in this company and gets his chance to break through. |
7 NEIL FARLEY |
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EPOCH
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG O T I Racing (T Henderson), J Spence, The French King (D Foley), J Halsall, Mrs T Joel, D Egan, Oceans Six (P Carter), Something Special (M Reichert), Beartown 17 (B Martin), Beartown 18 (B Martin), Ms P O'Brien, C D'Cruz, D King, B Lourey, A More, Mrs D More, Mrs U Williams & Synced (B Crimmins) Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1715m, 3.5 len behind Celestial Award carrying 59.5kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Killenaule carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Will find less depth here If he can settle closer this time he will prove hard to hold out. |
4 B RAWILLER |
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MEGA NEEDS
BOB CHALLIS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R Portaro & J Nicholas Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hollerasaurous with 59.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1600m, neck behind It's All Calm with 59.5kg at $5. Fitter now and making headway. Big improver last start and even better suited here. |
11 T P MADDEN |
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REEL LATINO
BOB CHALLIS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R Portaro & J Nicholas At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind It's All Calm carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Druthers carrying 69.5kg at $18. Thereabouts last time out. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form. |
3 MELISSA JULIUS |
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WITHOUT FAIL
DANIEL MCCARTHY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, W D McCarthy, Miss H J McCarthy, Ashlor Racing (Mgr: Ms K A Strain), A Haring, J Wohlers, P Nolan, C Ryan, Ms C Masters, D R Wallace, P J Dowling, Rad Racing (Mgr: W McCarthy), R L Dyson & B P Bartling Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Cannae with 59.5kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Hotei Senshi with 59.5kg at $6.50. No easier here and others rate better. |
16 JACK HILL |
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CELTIC PARK
PATRICK KEARNEY 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG P Kearney, C J Grace, A Rafferty, Mrs M D Field, P Rafferty, Mrs AJ Penhall, G J Mitchell, J Alifraco, N D Johnstone, R Alifraco, B Hinds, G I Mackay, J P Kearney, JP Rafferty, Mrs L M Kearney, M Rafferty, M R Mitchell & P Gajanovic Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Ocean Park out of Mandy O'reilly purchased for NZD $ 90,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). At the most recent trial finished fourth at Caulfield Heath over 1500m. 2000m on debut looks a tough test, so probably better for this outing. |
10 WILL GORDON |
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I'MNODRUMMERBOY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), G Morton, Empachly Syndicate (Mgr: C J Siegmann), A Scerri, Mrs C Scerri, Willows Racing 2 (Mgr: B M Wilson) & S M Humphries Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lufitaah carrying 58kg at $31. Hard to see him threatening. |
2 P GATT |
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POOR OL' JOHNY RAY
DENIS PAGAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1435m, 7 len behind Justique carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on July 16 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Exit with 57kg at $101. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
1 LIAM RIORDAN |
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SHOTARO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne At the latest run 5th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Princess Painton with 59kg at $5.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mr Independent with 59kg at $10. Should be ready to peak now after three runs, all in stronger races than this. |
6 LINDA MEECH |
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THINK YOUR AMAZING
MATT CUMANI 3YO BROWN COLT 59.0KG M S S Cumani, L E Bartle, Mrs P G Bartle, A Concannon, Mrs H Bax, Mrs C Concannon, A Agisilaou, D L Blumberg, M J McCarron, The Half A Decade (Mgr: G Taylor), M J Williams, Mrs D A Paterson & Ms C M Robbins Jumped at long odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1406m, 7 len behind Beautifully carrying 58kg at $26. Can improve with race experience under his belt but not to the point of warranting consideration. |
8 EOIN WALSH |
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REELZAZ
LIAM HOWLEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J Corrigan Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since she finished last of 11 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw July 26 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 35 len behind Takemetothemoon carrying 57.5kg at $101. On debut eighth of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Tudaya carrying 54.5kg at $21. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
5 NADIA DANIELS |
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BAUDIN
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG R W McIntosh, Horses of Horsham (Mgr: A C Brown), Pink Lakes Racing (Mgr: S W Brown), S Clarke, L J Fulford, J M Geary, B A Gibson, B J Morris, North West Racing (Mgr: D Munro), K Munro, B J Nally, L Nathan, P Downs, P A Preusker, Snow Road Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G N Mcnulty), Miss T Weir & Miss B Weir Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kijivu carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second-up 4th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind So Enchanting carrying 57kg at $17. Further improvement is on the cards. |
9 JACK HILL |
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TWO STROKE BABY
JARROD ROBINSON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ms S A Davis & K W McGrath Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1479m, 6 len behind Iced Poppy carrying 57.5kg at $6. Last start 7th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind So Enchanting with 57kg at $12. Not keen on her chances from the wide gate. |
12 MS CHELSEA TAYLOR |
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SWEET LITTLE MARY
BEN O'FARRELL 4YO GREY MARE 57.0KG M HIRST Last start second last in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 2255m, 5.5 len behind Royal Optimism carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that ran last of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Princess Painton with 57.5kg at $151. Well placed and can do much better. |
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VELOCITY ROSE
MATT CUMANI 3YO BR/BL FILLY 57.0KG M S S Cumani, Tight Lines Racing, Not The Picnics, Mrs D Day, P J Magee, Mrs J Love, R S Wootton, Mrs S M Magee, B S Racing, Mrs T L Gibson, Ms C Cluning, D Hoes, J O'Hare, J A Minutoli, Cogburn, Elite Park Racing, R Jellis, Mrs J D Cluning & Ms D M Todd Last start 7th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 2124m, 13 len behind Washington Lilac with 57kg at $11. Before that 6th of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Fully Justified with 57kg at $31. Struggling to make a case. |
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WOMBAT
JARROD ROBINSON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J J Robinson Dual acceptor. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind So Enchanting carrying 59kg at $7. Before that ran last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1500m, 11 len behind Cannae carrying 59kg at $41. Have needed to see more to seriously entertain. |
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