Warrnambool   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Carter Group National BM64 Handicap 1100m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)  

Good pace from My Angel Shell, Francine and A Good Yarn going forward. Handy race to finish Day 1. HEDONIST (3) is going well, placing in his past two, albeit beaten as favourite in both. Like him getting to 1100m, he just needs to get away cleanly and he'll take plenty of beating for the local Dabernig camp. Big watch on THE VIKING (7) who resumes. He was backed off the map to win on debut at Sale before struggling next time out. He's got plenty of ability, the late betting will be key. STOKKE (4) resumes. She only had one run last time in but did win at Caulfield Heath as favourite. She's won a trial recently in a visually impressive manner. Very wary. RUBIQUITY (11) resumes for the Wilde yard with form in some decent races. Tough draw but if they're swooping out wide he comes right into play. HERE THE CROWD (8) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hedonist on top.
1 6518x JUNGLE SENSATION
RICHARD LAMING
7YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
S Van Steensel, A P Smith, S C Shelton, J W Burton & Table Boys (Mgr: A Veltmeyer)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Nmw December 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Better Link carrying 58kg at $31. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 June 19 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Luna Cat carrying 56kg at $81. Prefer to see how she returns.
4
ALYSHA WARREN
Burberry Tartan
2 2570x THANKFUL HEART
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 61.0KG
P T P Leung
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm65 August 28 over 1400m, 14 len behind The Kewess with 60.5kg at $11. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Doomben Bm70 April 17 2024 over 1200m, 13 len behind Typhoon Taavi carrying 58.5kg at $17. Has claims if presented on song.
16
DANIEL MOOR
Red, Gold Cross, White Sleeves, Gold Stripe, Gold Band On Cap
3 x6023 HEDONIST
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jackaroo Racing (T Dabernig), K & Mrs C Paisley, S O'Rourke, G Bennett, J Williams, G & Mrs L Aitken, D Bayly, R Charley, P & Mrs C De Fontenay, Jet T/breds (J de Fegely), G & Mrs S Lambert, Sandcastles (J Mahony), Quat Quatta T/breds (I Mandie), Seawedge (P Fish), R & Mrs S Jarvis
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Simply Sparklez carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Smart Little Miss with 60.5kg at $1.90. Expected to be in the finish again.
3
J ALLEN
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
4 23x1x STOKKE
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter), S Collette, B J Bluett & Dr S B Heinze
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath 0-64 November 28 over 1000m defeating Shamrock Bay carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Won previous preparation first up favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 24 2024 over 903m on a soft track defeating Dreamzel carrying 55kg at $2.10. Won trial at Terang over 800m on April 14. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a positive return.
8
B SHINN
Red, White Epaulettes, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Cap
5 210x8 TRUSTFALL
DANIEL BOWMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D R Poyner & C Shaw
Second-up. First-up after seven months got back early 8th of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 1143m, 2 len behind Victoris with 60kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Hamilton Bm64 on May 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Power Missile carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
5
JACK HILL
LIME, RED EPAULETTES AND HOOPED CAP
6 x139x SWANNY DEE
LINDSEY SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L Smith, Mrs K Fletcher, Mrs A Fletcher & I C Fletcher
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Hamilton Bm58 January 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Divine Turf carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track Mdn-Sw December 1 over 1200m in the wet defeating Nizhoni carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Has claims if presented on song.
14
FRED W KERSLEY
White, Red Sleeves And Collar, Blue BB And Cap
7 16x THE VIKING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree)
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Sale Bm64 January 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Verdoux with 58kg at $2.60. On debut favourite; won by 1.3 len Sale Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1100m defeating I Am Victorious carrying 58kg at $1.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Very wary.
6
CELINE GAUDRAY
Red And White Checks, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 x743x HERE THE CROWD
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C A Stott, M J Byrnes, Mrs J Gibson, Mrs S M Montague, R H Montague, Mrs S Neill, Mrs B Ramsay, P J Sexton, N F Walker, R W Henebery, N S Burrows, Dr J C V Canty, G Chapman, M Cunningham, A W Foster, J D Sage, Mrs D S Strand, Smiths Beach (Mgr: K J Weight) & TwentyOneZero Racing (Mgr: C J Cain)
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 December 13 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Blushing Tycoon with 58kg at $1.90. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Kyneton F&M Bm64 November 6 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 60kg at $6. This is an ideal race to kick off. Everything points to a bright return.
4
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Disc, Striped Sleeves, Spot Cap
9 x2138 MY ANGEL SHELL
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
F P Goegan, Mrs K Goegan, Miss M Goegan, J Donaldson, S N Broadley, Mrs M Broadley, M Broadley, Miss M Broadley, Miss R Broadley, S Edwards & P Mackay
Useful gelding. Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight second last of 9 at this track Bm64 on March 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Longtimedreaming with 58.5kg at $3. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm64 on February 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Just Like Gaby carrying 59kg at $11. Well placed. Capable of a big run.
10
J FRY
PURPLE, SILVER AND BLACK STARS, QUARTERED CAP
10 9777x PORT LOUIS
DENIS DAFFY & HARRIET PLACE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss H E Place, Miss L M P Place, A J Place, D F Daffy, A P Place, Mrs M B Place, G J Place, Mrs B V Place, T Roberts & J Stephens
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Terang Hcp January 1 over 1125m, 12 len behind Major Share with 55kg at $61. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Hamilton Bm64 May 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 11 len behind Power Missile with 61.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run.
15
HARRY GRACE
GREEN WITH RED CAP
11 3344x RUBIQUITY
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wilde Racing, C Jackson, L T Jackson, G R Jackson, S T Jackson, C D Rowsell, A C Brennan, The Buncha E J O'Brien, C W Whitehead, G L Kelson, J Chadwick, S W Wilde, W J Couch & Off And Drinking
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Flemington 3yo Bm70 January 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Zorro's Flight carrying 58.5kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track Mdn-Sw November 11 over 1000m defeating It's A Yes with 58kg at $1.80. Should be right in the finish.
12
L CURRIE
White, Red Spots And Black Cap
12 15459 FRANCINE
AARON PURCELL
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell)
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Terang Bm78 on April 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Luna Cat with 54kg at $61. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Bm58 on March 28 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Moonraker with 62kg at $8.50. Needs to improve sharply.
2
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
13 21x97 MISS TALLCHIEF
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss N Bourke, R Bourke & J G Green
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track Bm58 on March 28 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Moonraker with 59kg at $2.50. Last start 7th of 9 at Terang Bm78 on April 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Luna Cat with 53kg at $21. Needs to find a bit more.
7
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
14 15x2 DU CLISSON
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Echo Beach Bloodstock (A.L. & B.A.Green)
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at Kyneton Bm64 on April 10 over 1103m, long-neck behind Madame Maserati with 56.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Geelong Bm58 on December 5 over 1121m, 3 len behind A Hidden Treasure carrying 59kg at $7.50. Genuine galloper and is one of the better hopes.
9
LINDA MEECH
Black, White V, Red Sleeves, White Cap
15 2613x NIZHONI
DAVID DREVER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs G P Hand, BF Hand & Miss J L F Hand
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Terang Bm58 February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Tennessee Knight with 59.5kg at $11. On debut fifth of 9 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1100m, 6 len behind Triomphe with 57.5kg at $21. Might struggle in this line-up.
11
TEODORE NUGENT
Black And White Stripes, Green And Red Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
16 6x65x IRREFUTABLY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D P Azzopardi, B Richards, R Sciacchitano, Island Sword Racing, Wild Horse Crew, B W Nicey, D Westlake, Black Stump Racing, Dream Thoroughbreds Doubt Me, C A Neighbour, Ms A Matthews, J R Moffitt, D Bradfield, M I Barnes, Miss M Farrell, P Rasmussen, B Wright, J Tomasello, J Nolan & Two Nicks Racing
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track Bm58 September 23 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Imminent Storm carrying 57kg at $9. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 September 4 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Pieris with 57kg at $13. Expecting a effective return.
17
D YENDALL
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
17 8247x A GOOD YARN
MERVYN MCKENZIE
11YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
S C Mckenzie, Mrs K L Mckenzie, B A Allison, Mrs N J Allison, B J Dillon, Ms I Watts, C Day & Spinning Tarn (Mgr: J Toogood)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Geelong Bm58 December 5 over 1121m, 3.5 len behind A Hidden Treasure with 60kg at $6. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track Bm58 October 6 2023 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Kev's Girl with 61kg at $13. Has solid claims.
1
T P MADDEN
Cerise, Royal Blue Sash And Cap
18 51942 BULL DUST
QUINTON SCOTT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs B Scott, P Johnston, A Hayes, K Mynard & Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee)
Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Terang Bm58-Hwgt on February 28 over 1850m, neck behind Turn It Up Tommy carrying 69kg at $8.90. The run before that 4th of 12 at Naracoorte 0-58 on February 16 over 1430m, 1.75 len behind Forever Waiting carrying 59kg at $13. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
13
MELISSA JULIUS
Black, White Maltese Cross And Cap