Wodonga   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

DA Signs Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: HEAVY 8   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Strong pace from Summoned Lou kicking up with Forrest Gump close by. FORREST GUMP (1) looks a natural runner who showed good pace when resuming last time out and boxed on to finish a head from the winner in third at Wangaratta over 1300m. Better for that and while he does have a potentially-tricky wide draw to overcome, he looks well-placed to get the chocolates. YOU SAID WHAT (14) was below her best last time out when 10 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1412m at Echuca. That was in contrast to the two earlier runs this preparation, so she needs to be forgiven that, especially from a favourable draw here. NEDHAMMER HEN (5) was 5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1400m at Sale last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Well placed and gets his chance to break through. NARILAO (4) has a nightmare gate to overcome, but arrives off a couple of trial wins (albeit ridden out) and won't need to be a superstar to feature. SUMMONED LOU (8) has to be respected on the run two back, which was at this track. SUGGESTED PLAY: Forrest Gump.
1 232x3 FORREST GUMP
GERALD EGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Chesterfield Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms A Chua)
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1300m, in the wet; head behind Sparkles carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on August 17 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Komodo Dragon with 56.5kg at $8.50. In-form on-pacer who could just keep on running.
9
BRITTANY BUTTON
Red, Purple Hoops, White Sleeves, Purple Spots
2 2505x GINNO'S HALO
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Haynes, P Altarelli, P M Cox, H T Burge, Mrs D L Scott, G L Haynes, T Haynes, B Haynes, N A Haynes, G Haynes, B Haynes, K G A Spencer & Mrs V J Ginnivan
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Corowa Ctry Mdn March 7 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Fair Master carrying 57kg at $3.20. Previously first up; third of 8 at Corowa Ctry Mdn December 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Noir Vitesse with 57kg at $6. This easier than some of the maidens he ran in last prep.
2
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Black, Cream Diamond, Double H, Diamonds Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 MARANOA BOY
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
3YO  BLACK  COLT 59.0KG
L La Sala, Twofold (Mgr: G V Butt), W F Nettleton, Mrs J A Haysom, D P Humphries, J G Symons & Macedon Racing (Mgr: S G Healy)
Colt by Almanzor making his first appearance. Trialled on June 11 at Caulfield Heath over 1050m and finished eighth. Half-brother to Lucia Valentina who might need more time given what he's shown at the jumpouts.
14
DYLAN DUNN
Pale Blue, Navy Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
4 NARILAO
DAN MEAGHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Goldfinder Racing (Mgr: B H P Au) & Colin Equine Pty Limited (Mgr: D Lui)
Gelding by Tagaloa facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Mornington on June 17. Ridden out to win his two jumpouts and drawn out, but not a lot of depth here.
15
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 35 NEDHAMMER HEN
MICHAEL HUGLIN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G W Huglin
Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Anglesea carrying 59.5kg at $19. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Tisseyre with 59.5kg at $14. Better for two runs and draws to play a key role.
6
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue And Silver Hoops, Navy Blue Cap
6 7 PRINCE OF SPIRIT
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden)
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 7th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 5 len behind Sparkles with 59.5kg at $101. Better for the debut and will appreciate this class of race.
4
A MC CABE
Salmon
7 53 SIYAASI
PAUL MCVICAR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Bourke & P A Sweeney
Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, 3 len behind Risky Whisky with 59kg at $8.50. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Corowa Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Tough As Stone carrying 59kg at $3.30. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.
13
J KEATING
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
8 835 SUMMONED LOU
JOHN FITZGERALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr B G Luxford, S Allsworth, R M Cope, Mrs J Lynch, G J Neville & R J R Lowe
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Mahershala with 59.5kg at $51. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Uyuni carrying 59.5kg at $10. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well.
1
MITCHELL AITKEN
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
9 689x0 THESANDMANCAN
CRAIG WIDDISON
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K L Widdison, S S Lamont, Mrs P M J Lamont, A F Johnson, D R Pyke, J G Hussell, J W Fowler, R B Harris & Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont)
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after eight months ran second last of 11 at Narrandera Mdn on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 21 len behind Russian Gangster carrying 53kg at $16. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1100m, 8 len behind Dancingonmyown carrying 57kg at $41. Hard to get excited about his chances.
4
Bottle Green, White Kooringal Stud Brand And Armbands, Brand On Cap
10 000 WESTERN EDGE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Supreme Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: Mrs M Galluzzo), Mrs J M Cogill, L Alexandek, G P Mccormack, S Vanspronssen, B L Thompson, R H McLeish, Mrs M McLeish, D J Cummings, B Campbell, J Campbell & R F Brown
Last start got back early 11th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Tuxedo Miss carrying 58kg at $201. Before that ran second last of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1000m, in the wet; 12 len behind Starburst with 59.5kg at $151. Not doing enough to warrant consideration.
12
SAM KENNEDY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
11 79x STAR ROYAL
CRAIG WIDDISON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
S E Liversidge & Miss J Christoffersen
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1170m, soft track; 6 len behind Hotspur Reale carrying 56kg at $51. On debut seventh of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Winmar carrying 56kg at $26. Did little last prep but third in a couple of recent trials hints at an improved performance
7
C J PARISH
Red, Black Band And Armbands With White Stars, Black Cap, White Star, Red Pom Pom
12 4x248 TRISTANIA
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K A Hews & G A Hews
Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Narrandera Mdn on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Russian Gangster with 56kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Regal Reggie carrying 57kg at $26. Had a few goes but suited this company and draws to run an improved race.
3
JAKE DUFFY
Purple, Silver Lightning Bolt And On Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 00 VAMETTA
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), S Driscoll, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, R Koch & Jjagg (Mgr: Mrs G I Trovato)
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Holding Captive carrying 57.5kg at $101. Second-up 11th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Gran Paradiso carrying 57.5kg at $101. Needs to lift on the two runs to date, but gets the blinkers here.
7
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
14 3x230 YOU SAID WHAT
CLAIRE PATTERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C J Lomax, Mrs N Clarke, Ms S Burke, Mrs A Berton, M Rosoman, Mrs D L Orton, A Barnes & Mrs C L A Spittle
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Echuca Mdn on May 23 over 1412m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Wild Ruby carrying 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1214m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Unapproachable carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Strikes the right race to bounce back.
5
LACHLAN KING
White, Royal Blue Cross Of Lorraine
15 66x58 ELSISI
DAVID O'PREY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
T R Ryan, J O Hilakari, S Meredith, P R Spargo, J J Cale, M L Boehm, C W McIntyre, Ms C Trezise, C J Lamb, A T Cronin, P J Morris, T F Blair, A L Mitchell, Mrs Y Mitchell, B O'Neill, Mrs L M O'Neill, J Wilson, S Rava & H J Trezise
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Albury Cge Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1175m, 1.75 len behind Ponte Arcobaleno carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second-up 8th of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Regal Reggie with 59kg at $3.80. Well placed and can return to form.
10
Yellow, Bottle Green Stars, Yellow And Bottle Green Stars Cap
16 9x697 STAR CHIC
ALLAN MCRAE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms R S McRae & A Mcrae
Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at Canberra Acton Mdn on June 12 over 1280m, 10 len behind Acquaro with 55kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Burning Issues carrying 57kg at $71. Not likely to play a role.
11
Gold, Green Checks, Red Cap
17 89000 RANGATOO
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & Ms T J Davis
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Infer carrying 57.5kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 10 at Bendigo F&M Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1300m, 10 len behind Queen Of Cordoba carrying 58kg at $151. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap