Hobart   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Colin McNiff Farewell BM60 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.53)  

Rich Clan, Steel Mist and Mightymaxi can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. FIORENTE DE LEGEND (6) was plainer last time but brought strong form to that and hits this race at peak. Pires is on for Darmanin, and she deserves another chance. The latter switches to LI'L HAIL MARY (4), who comes out of the same contest. He's also busting to win and has winning claims. MIGHTYMAXI (5) spiked his figures, winning a CL2 on the synthetic 7 days ago. Races forward and may have turned the corner. ROMANESCO FRESCO (8) led and won a CL4 here at big odds, and he'd be chance holding that level on performance. RICH CLAN (3) led and was much better here last time. Should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fiorente De Legend to win.
1 317x8 ROWING POWER
STUART GANDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power)
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at this track Bm68 on June 8 over 1430m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Flying Billie carrying 55.5kg at $12. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 9 2024 over 1430m on a rain affected track defeating Rafael's Raid with 58.5kg at $6.50. Has won second up before.
7
T BAKER
Emerald Green, Gold Shamrock, Mauve Sleeves, Gold Armbands
2 26074 STEEL MIST
JOHN LUTTRELL
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
K M Parry
Last start 4th of 8 at this track Bm68 on June 8 over 1430m, slow going 4.5 len behind Flying Billie with 55.5kg at $19. The race before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 25 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Earendel carrying 60kg at $41. Unlikely to take this out.
1
LIZZIE ANNELLS
Sky Blue, Royal Blue PM Brand And Collar, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cuffs, Quartered Cap
3 x8894 RICH CLAN
JOHN KEYS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J L Keys, Ms H M Colgrave & Miss A L Keys
Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Earendel with 57kg at $14. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on May 18 over 1350m, 9 len behind Chicane with 56kg at $41. Still has plenty to offer.
6
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
4 75643 LI'L HAIL MARY
MONICA RYAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
F S Mazor, Ms S L Hetherington, M P Roussis Miss B R Mazor, & W A Mazor
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track Cl4 on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Just A Needs carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Cl4 Sw on May 25 over 1430m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Sh'bourne Midnight carrying 55kg at $15. Rates well and can break through.
9
A DARMANIN
Gold, Red And Black Hoops, Quartered Cap
5 60661 MIGHTYMAXI
ROWAN HAMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D G Eaves, N W Hall, Mrs K S Fielding, S L Aldridge, D L Howard, Miss C R Pyke & Wyncity Racing (Mgr: N W Hall)
Last start won by 0.5 len at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 June 15 over 1650m defeating Steele My Sunshine with 52kg at $26. The run before that ran last in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on June 1 over 1650m, 7 len behind Spring Bean with 52kg at $61. In winning form and consider.
5
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Black, Green Sash And Cap
6 x3224 FIORENTE DE LEGEND
JOHN LUTTRELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
F H Morgan
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Cl4 on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Just A Needs carrying 54kg at $2.40. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Earendel with 57kg at $6. Finds the right race.
3
D PIRES
Brown, White Hoops And Cap
7 68768 SOUTHERN WIND
JOHN BLACKER
7YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, Mrs K L Coleman, Mrs S M Turner, Ms A Forsyth & R P Hammond
Last start 8th of 10 at this track Bm66 on June 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Golden Prophet with 54kg at $51. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track Open Hcp on May 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Happy Clan with 54kg at $41. Passing.
8
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
8 88682 ROMANESCO FRESCO
JOHN BLACKER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J K Blacker, Mrs C M Oliver, R L Oliver, G J Radley, R W Donaldson, G T Goodyer, C Goodyer, G Thompson & A W Saunders
Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track Cl4 on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Just A Needs carrying 55kg at $41. Before that ran last of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on June 1 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Cornelian Bay carrying 54kg at $101. Keep onside.
4
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Pink, White Diamond And Armbands
9 86355 MARTINI BLUE
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on June 15 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Mightymaxi with 53.5kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on June 1 over 1350m, 3 len behind Rich Glow with 52.5kg at $21. Can't tip off that performance.
2
LAURYN BINGLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap