Bairnsdale   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

GBM Contractors BM58 Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.30)  

Satin Image has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. IOANE (1) ran a strong race first up in BM64 company at Geelong, off a short break there and sticking on well for fourth. He comes back in grade for this with added fitness and maps ideally from barrier two. Can land in the first couple and should take beating from there. SHIDAN (2) is a lightly raced type who won his maiden well two back at Sale, solid up to this grade last time as favourite. Can improve again here but he just needs some early luck from the gate. CHOCOLATE ROYAL (3) is racing consistently, off 54 days here and back in trip. This may be a touch sharp but he can be strong late. ADRETT (4) wasn't bad at Cranbourne in a stronger race last time and looks ready for another crack at 1600m in an easier race. SMOKIN' GIANT (12) maps well and can figure on an each-way basis. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ioane to win.
1 256x4 IOANE
AMY & ASH YARGI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Yargi Racing (Mgr. A Yargi), P Morgan, Mrs S Morgan, M Loveridge, B Gardiner, Mrs T Gardiner, P Gwynne, Mrs C Davey, K Heberle, D Lee, Degenerates Syndicate, C Margaritas, Ms K Nott, S Porter, Mrs D Ramierz
Second run back. First-up after two months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on July 25 over 1450m, slow going 3 len behind Fabrice carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Sale Bm64 on May 4 over 1728m, slow going 3 len behind Korobeiniki with 60kg at $8. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
2 4x812 SHIDAN
ADELE GARRAWAY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs A S Garraway, Mrs I L Garraway, T D Cavenett, V Proctor, Ms K Garraway & S Garraway
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Preservator with 59.5kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Sale Mdn-Sw July 6 over 1400m in the wet defeating Ad Vitam carrying 57.5kg at $10. Will take plenty of beating.
10
EMILY POZMAN
Navy Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
3 42514 CHOCOLATE ROYAL
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
M J O'Connor & P O'Connor
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Clinched with 61kg at $3.70. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 4.5 len at Moe 0 - 58 June 1 over 2447m on a soft track defeating Shogun Express carrying 59kg at $2.70. Tricky draw to overcome but should run well again.
12
NADIA DANIELS
Ruby Red, Pearl Spots, Sleeves And Cap, Ruby Red Pom Pom
4 3x795 ADRETT
JOHN LEEK JR
6YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
Ms Z Leek
Most recently 5th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fridge Monster with 54.5kg at $14. The race before that 9th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Bossy Benita with 57.5kg at $51. Making headway. Hard to beat on her best form.
11
JETT STANLEY
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
5 67x40 BARRINGTON MANOR
LOGAN MCGILL
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Money
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 13 at Cranbourne Bm64 on July 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Eagle Express carrying 58kg at $151. Second-up 10th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Fridge Monster with 55.5kg at $41. Can't see him figuring in the finish.
8
DANIEL MOOR
Red, White Stripe, Black Dollar Sign And Sleeves, White Armbands With Purple Hearts, Quartered Cap
6 41x06 GIBRALTAR TYCOON
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms S Gnanalingam, D S Grimley, J G Johnstone & Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce)
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Socially Sassy carrying 60.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Dollar Shot carrying 60kg at $19. Might struggle again.
4
B RAWILLER
Hot Pink, White Crossed Sashes, Shield With Old English P Inside
7 3310x LORD DEVENISH
ANGUS TOWNLEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, A Townley & J F Townley
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Pakenham Bm58 February 13 over 2500m, 17 len behind Landgrave carrying 60kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1590m, 6 len behind Son Of A Boom with 59.5kg at $2.30. Prefer to see how he returns.
14
A MC CABE
Black, Green Shamrock, Black And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 8x625 I COULD DO BETTER
MRS JULIE TAYLOR
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Taylor, Ms K B Darveniza, A M Darveniza & R H Ratcliffe
Last start 5th of 12 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Savvie Blanc with 56kg at $51. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 1454m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Sheer Lunacy carrying 59kg at $10. Each way.
6
DYLAN DEAN
Pale Blue, Gold Sash, Maroon Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 x0008 ZILZIE LAD
PETER GELAGOTIS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
E Gelagotis, S Forbes, A G Forbes, Grants Racing (Mgr: I Grant), Never Too Late Syndicate (Mgr: C F Hutchison), M D'Astoli, YC Racing (Mgr: M Fischer), T Woodgate, A Sterpin, P A Moss & S J Moss
Last start 8th of 14 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Red On Red with 60kg at $18. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Purler Patch with 61kg at $10. Must improve off a last-start eighth over 1600m at this track to feature in the finish.
12
C NEWITT
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
10 0x856 EYE OF EPAULETTE
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M T Binaisse, M Ali, Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien), M J Orr, G J Pollard, S T Sheedy, Miss D Bajada & D R Greig
At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Preservator carrying 54.5kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 8 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Sweet Jasmine with 51.5kg at $18. Place hope.
3
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
11 421x7 SAINT WINIFRED
MICHAEL TROTTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Stanaway, C L Stanaway, Mrs K M Stanaway, T D Stanaway, Full Moon Racing (Mgr: P Buckle), N W Bell, Jaybeeque Racing (Mgr: J R Quinn), M J Parker, R King, A G Henderson, P Lawford, N Costello, Miss L Buysen, M Quinn, Ms C Richardson & J Long
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm64 on July 25 over 1550m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Alabama Girl carrying 58kg at $14. Fitter and in the mix.
13
J NOONAN
Black, Gold Horse And Rider Motif And Cap
12 6x826 SMOKIN' GIANT
RICKY MAUND
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
F Cua, J Magliolo, Z Vucinic, A Cufari & M Leonardis
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 1614m, in the wet; 8 len behind Saxon Beauty with 60.5kg at $10. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1628m, slow going 1.3 len behind Tight Grip with 57.5kg at $20. Sets up well.
5
CELINE GAUDRAY
Blue And White Quarters, Orange Sleeves And Cap
13 x9908 ROSE OF ENGLAND
SHARYN TROLOVE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
D J Wigg, Miss S L Trolove, G Stoitsis & P Stoitsis
At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Dollar Shot with 57.5kg at $71. The run before that ran last of 10 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1100m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Volatile carrying 52.5kg at $41. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
7
NATHAN PUNCH
White, Royal Blue Shamrock And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 87406 SATIN IMAGE
HEATHER STEPHENS
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D A Stephens, Mrs H J Stephens, G D Stephens, M J Whitbread, D L Edwards & R J Johnstone
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 2200m, in the wet; 9 len behind The Storyteller with 54kg at $61. Before that second last of 12 at Sale Bm64 on June 12 over 1615m, slow going 9 len behind Korobeiniki with 51kg at $26. Happy enough to avoid.
9
TEODORE NUGENT
Gold, Emerald Green Sleeves, Black Seams And Cap
15 706x9 LITTLE RICHIE TURF
DIANNE CLOVER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms M L Stanley, Miss C M Stanley, Mrs D C Clover, M J Brereton, Mrs D Brereton & P P Victor
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 1008m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Darceandermill with 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic 0 - 62 on July 18 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Flying Ace carrying 57kg at $26. Rough hope.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black, Hot Pink Shamrock, White Striped Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
16 58x89 MOOSE JAW
SALLY WYNNE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs DL Wynne, G Tamvakologos & P Seaman
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1217m, slow going 4 len behind Gator with 54kg at $26. Second-up 9th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Preservator carrying 54kg at $71. Might struggle again.
6
MS S WYNNE
Purple And Mauve Halves, White S, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap And Pom Pom