Moe   25 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Young Signs Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.28)  

Not much early speed of note and War No More and Nicked Away may find themselves setting a steady tempo. SHE'S GOT THE CASH (10) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1415m at Sale after she made late ground. Was beaten only 1.7 lengths by the handy Fatty Finn that day and it's doubtful any rivals here would be capable of doing that. The step up to 1600m looks perfect second-up. CHRONIC (2) finished second over 1400m at Sale two back then missed the frame last time out over 1429m at Sale. Should be nearing peak fitness now and couldn't have hoped to find a better race to strike back. MISS XTRAVAGANZA (7) settled well back then made some inroads and finished 5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1312m at Geelong two weeks ago. Extra trip here suits. DOWNTHERABBITHOLE (6) was never really in the hunt last time, drifting back early and winding up 6 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1600m at Cranbourne. Draws well and gets her best chance in a while at a second career placing. SUGGESTED PLAY: She's Got The Cash to win.
1 85674 ALWAYS SHINING
BRENT BUTCHER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher & A N Woff
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1500m, 6 len behind Zamparini Spirit with 59.5kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Lowestoft with 59.5kg at $101. Yet to place in 12 starts, but yet to strike a race as weak as this.
6
K JENNINGS
Khaki, ANZAC Insignia
2 0x924 CHRONIC
MICHAEL TEMPLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R M K Thompson, S L Baldwin, J M McLean, C J Baldwin, C E Moore, M K Vilcins, Mrs A Vilcins, Mrs M J Vilcins & M P Ahern
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1429m, 2.5 len behind Kindamagic with 59.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lowestoft carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Great chance to atone.
8
A MC CABE
Green, Gold Shamrock And Cap
3 80657 HELLACIOUS
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss G McCartney, Medway's Finest (Mgr: P J Cole), Ms A Turner, D W Geany, Mrs D P Revell, Mrs B Campbell, C A Wight, M F Rogan, B R Lowry, W G Lee, A Reid, G Munro, M S Towell, B Murray, A R Mckie & Mrs J M Murray
Last start 7th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1429m, 3.5 len behind Kindamagic carrying 59.5kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1207m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hell's Diamond with 59.5kg at $16. This easier than recent assignments, so can improve.
9
NEIL FARLEY
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap
4 x8839 WAR NO MORE
HEATHER STEPHENS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs H J Stephens, G D Stephens, D A Stephens & Ms A L Stringer
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1732m, 17 len behind Good Harmony with 59.5kg at $101. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Wentworth Falls carrying 59.5kg at $101. Seriously doubt his chances in this.
4
B KENNEDY
Gold, Emerald Green Sleeves, Black Seams And Cap
5 0x726 NICKED AWAY
ANDREW PERDON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A R Perdon, B Perdon, Miss M Perdon, Ms T M Cross, J J Green, Mrs A Green, D Polson, F Hagedorn, I B Webb, Mrs V J Martin, Miss SL Perdon, C Stewart, S Blencowe, D Willis & J Davidson
Most recently 6th of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Galant Knight with 59kg at $61. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Swift's Creek Pic-Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Elite Pete carrying 65kg at $3.40. Well held last start, but not a lot of depth here so can play a role from the good draw.
3
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Navy Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves With Navy Horseshoes, Checked Cap
6 05055 DOWNTHERABBITHOLE
BRIAN MCGRATH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M M McGrath
Most recently second last in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Charlecote Mill with 58kg at $13. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Strike First with 57.5kg at $51. Sure to be thereabouts.
2
NATHAN PUNCH
Navy Blue, Pink Sash, Cream Sleeves, Pink Armbands And Cap
7 0x546 MISS XTRAVAGANZA
RENE POMPE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Pompe
Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1312m, slow going 5 len behind Cool Savanna carrying 56kg at $61. The start before that 4th of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1235m, 3 len behind Fiveminutewarning with 55.5kg at $101. Ready for a peak performance after three runs back.
5
EOIN WALSH
Teal And Gold Triangular Quarters, Teal And Black Seams Sleeves, Black And White Hooped Cap
8 8x70 BELLA ESTRELLA
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J M Edwards, S K McNamara, Kinsmen Racing (Mgr: S T Bawden), P A Schmidt, Mrs R P Booth, J E Booth, Mrs P O'Callaghan, A O'Callaghan, Mrs F Godfrey, D E Godfrey, Mrs H P Handbury, Winning Sandwiches (Mgr: B A McKiterick), P D Duque, P J Godfrey, Mrs J Godfrey & S F Hanbridge
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1457m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Regal Visions with 56kg at $21. Second-up 10th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Share The Stars with 57kg at $31. Not among the chances.
1
LACHLAN KING
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 565x8 MOTHERDUCK
KERRY FARRUGIA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss K M Farrugia
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 33 len behind Boomeroo carrying 56kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 Ethereal on October 18 over 2000m, 68 len behind Spicy Lu with 56kg at $151. Not going well enough and dealt no favours at the draw.
10
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Purple, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Armbands
10 964x3 SHE'S GOT THE CASH
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Pendant Equine (Mgr: F J Frost), Mrs P A Frost, Mrs C L Ballard & A Ballard
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1415m, 1.75 len behind Fatty Finn carrying 57kg at $6. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Island Boy with 55kg at $7.50. This is a perfect progression from the good first-up run.
7
LIAM RIORDAN
Aqua, White Star, White Stars Armbands, Aqua And White Stars Cap