Wodonga   20 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Yackandandah Park Maiden Plate 2050m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

En Mer is the likely leader and should be able to get there comfortably. NOTHIN' WONG HERE (4) registered a fifth minor placing from six career starts when well held in third place over 2000m at Pakenham last start. Meets a very plain bunch today and any of his recent runs should be good enough to take this out. MEGA NEEDS (3) was very good at Ballarat three back over the mile but has disappointed since at or around this trip. Backs up four days after the latest outing at Echuca. Capable of turning things around. EN MER (1) wasn't far away two back over 1862m at Kyneton then struggled when extended to 2206m at Ararat recently. Can improve back in this more suitable contest. REEL LATINO (5) was just fair over 2000m at Warracknabeal last time. Lightly raced and can sneak into the frame without surprising. JUST LANDED (2) might never win one but his recent efforts are good enough to see him in the top handful here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nothin' Wong Here should win but might be very short.
1 x9459 EN MER
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N R Ryan, D T Coleman, C E Coleman, W ONeill, Mrs s ONeill, JP Moerenhout, G N McDonald, B W Evans, Mrs L N Mitchell, A J Arkinstall, P Smith, Ms S M King, Ms S Jansen, W Cook, Mrs M Cook & DI Hill
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 2206m, 20 len behind Earl Of Gloucester carrying 59.5kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1862m, 1.1 len behind Olympiad with 59.5kg at $15. Can bounce back.
6
WILL GORDON
Black, Grey Club And Crown, Black Cap, Grey Club And Crown
2 7x406 JUST LANDED
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Craddock, D J Craddock, Miss K J Cowan, N Muller, R Grusling & Mrs S G Heislers
Most recently 6th of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 2007m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Arabian Prince with 59.5kg at $15. The start before that 11th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind So Enchanting carrying 59.5kg at $6. Should be ready to show something now.
2
LACHLAN KING
Black, Red Braces And Sleeves, Blue Cap
3 x9280 MEGA NEEDS
BOB CHALLIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R Portaro & J Nicholas
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 2100m, 11 len behind Without Fail carrying 59.5kg at $15. The race before that faded in the straight 8th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 6 len behind Think Your Amazing with 59.5kg at $51. Better placed here. Willing to give him another chance on the four-day back-up.
5
LOGAN MCNEIL
Aqua, Red Cap With Aqua Pom Pom
4 x3423 NOTHIN' WONG HERE
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), G Nelson, T Cole-Sinclair, Turducken Racing (Mgr: B Muir), D Brady, S Noonan, P Thomson, T Seccull, B N L F M Stable (Mgr: T Cole-Sinclair), L P Galliott, B Reed, J White, J Martin, Mrs R Thomson, Mrs D Howley, F Howley, R O'Connor & P Caldow
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Rorkes Drift carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1715m, neck behind Celestial Award carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Looks better than these and should be opening his account.
9
ALANA KELLY
Green, Purple Star On Cap
5 x7547 REEL LATINO
BOB CHALLIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R Portaro & J Nicholas
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 6 len behind Think Your Amazing carrying 59.5kg at $41. The run before that 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. Very fit and worth including.
1
B RAWILLER
Aqua, Red Cap, Aqua Pom Pom
6 529 ATEYATE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), P C Larkin, Mrs S Hamilton, P J Cook, Ms K Cook, W C Bradnam, B Turner, Reunion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D G Speechley) & DSL PC (Mgr: M Ryan)
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 13 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 2350m, 16 len behind Phoenician with 59kg at $18. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Saxon Blood carrying 59kg at $7.50. Worth another chance coming back in distance.
8
ZAC SPAIN
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
7 00776 IVE GOT THE POWER
TIMOTHY GRACE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
T S Grace, Mrs J Grace, Miss A S Niklaus & Miss A J H Moran
Last start ran last in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Charlecote Mill with 58kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Strike First carrying 57.5kg at $151. Hard to get excited about her chances.
7
LIAM RIORDAN
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe, Lime Green And Black Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap
8 800x0 REELZAZ
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D J Corrigan
Second-up. First-up after nine months second last of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 11 len behind Think Your Amazing with 55.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1740m, slow going 17 len behind Ekanite carrying 56kg at $151. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
3
C J PARISH
Green, Purple Star On Cap
9 949 MISS CAMELOT
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Warren, M J Saadie, D W Spicer, M B Luca, Mrs L F Luca & Ms K Warren
Last start 9th of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1850m, in the wet; 21 len behind Honeyjoy carrying 57kg at $41. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Wentworth Falls carrying 57kg at $15. Prefer others.
4
DYLAN DUNN
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
10 6x779 TWO STROKE BABY
JARROD ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms S A Davis & K W McGrath
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 6 len behind Think Your Amazing with 57kg at $31. Before that 7th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind So Enchanting carrying 57kg at $12. Can't enthuse.
9
C NEWITT
White, Emerald Green Stars, Seams Sleeves, Star Cap