Tatura   08 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Top Finishes BM56 Handicap 1450m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.45)  

Good pace from Play On Words, Oimbari and Belle Inferno. VILLE DE LUMIERE (6) stepped up to 1200m at Ballarat Synthetic last start and hit the line strongly from last after drawing out and getting back. She should be suited getting to 1450m now in an easier race and the McEvoy yard warrants respect. PLAY ON WORDS (1) is racing consistently without winning, sticking on quite well at Bendigo on heavy going last start in a solid showing. Back in grade for this and will give a sight. BELLE INFERNO (5) should appreciate coming back slightly in trip having struggled over a mile at Seymour. Maps well and can give a sight. LOGO LOGIC (12) hasn't won in a long time but was okay last start and has each way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ville De Lumiere to win.
1 446x3 PLAY ON WORDS
ROD SYMONS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R G Symons & D J Cahill
Second run back. First-up after three months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Bendigo 0 - 64 on August 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Gold Medallist with 55kg at $15. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1350m, 7 len behind Darts Daly with 56kg at $31. Fitter, hard to catch.
6
SAM KENNEDY
Gold, Black Yoke
2 91003 DOUGAL MCKEEN
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Ready To Run And Have Some Fun, Ready To Run And Have Some Fun 2 & Ready To Run And Have Some Fun 3
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Hidden Comfort with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 10th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ruperts Red Rocket with 60kg at $8. Chance on latest.
14
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Dark Blue And White Checks, Dark Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
3 597x0 LUMPYS HIGHWAY
CHRIS CALTHORPE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P Alford & K Gorski
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 13 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 4 len behind Hidden Comfort with 60kg at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Terang Bm58 on February 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Francine with 59kg at $12. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
9
B RAWILLER
Red, Green And Lime Green Striped Sleeves
4 813x0 WELLSPRING
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss MF Cox
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 11th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1100m, 3 len behind The Wizard King carrying 58kg at $19. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1212m, 4.5 len behind Amber Star with 58kg at $91. Fitter, possible improver.
12
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Royal Blue And White Halves, Quartered Cap
5 16838 BELLE INFERNO
CIARON MAHER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Grigg Thoroughbreds, M C Berry, D J Hardy, J M Leonardos, T A Bolton, R D Cooper, C Eabry, C A Gibbons, M D Hosking, A Jackson, L A Lindsell, End Game Syndicate, R Shim, A G Southgate, N J Love, D J Rusk, G Marr, Ms S Heeley & Q 1 Racing
Last start couldn't go on with it; 8th of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 56.5kg at $18. The start before that second last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on July 27 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Quello Dorato carrying 57kg at $4.80. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside barrier.
3
CELINE GAUDRAY
Deep Navy, Tan Disc And Armbands
6 25183 VILLE DE LUMIERE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Miss E Hodge, Ms S De La Farge, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs S Dossett, Mrs D Gibson, Sister Act Racing (Mgr: Mrs R L Smith), Mrs E Pummeroy, Ms M Norton, Miss L Dunning, Ms L M Stonehouse, Ms J Miller, Ms B Woods, Ms G Woods, Ms K Mitchell, Miss M R Morcom-Knight & Miss D R Ryan
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Flux with 58.5kg at $19. The run before that got back early 8th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on July 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Demojo carrying 59kg at $20. Hard to hold out for top yard.
7
WILL PRICE
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange and Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
7 43x00 TWIG
REBEKAH DUDLEY
8YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms R D Dudley & J P Egan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1300m, in the wet; 20 len behind Ruperts Red Rocket carrying 59.5kg at $101. Second-up 11th of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on August 22 over 1212m, 5.5 len behind What You Will carrying 59kg at $151. Cannot see her troubling these.
11
R MCLEOD
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Checked Quarters And Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
8 x14x0 LONGIFT
JASON EVANS
7YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
B G Purcell & Mrs J Purcell
Second run back. First-up after three years second last of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Anthophila carrying 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Stony Creek Bm58 on January 31 2023 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Peppino with 58kg at $21. Fully tested again.
5
LIAM RIORDAN
Gold, Purple Maltese Cross And Cap
9 31597 JAYZEAL
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Illowra Stud, Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry & Mrs K J Davis
Last start 7th of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on August 24 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lichester carrying 54kg at $15. Before that 9th of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 55kg at $71. Minor hope.
4
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Star Sleeves And Cap
10 16683 SMASHING RUBY
JOHN RATTLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C A Rattle
Most recently 3rd of 13 at Berrigan Bm50 on August 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rushford carrying 58.5kg at $7. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Mares Bm64 on August 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Keeni with 54.5kg at $151. In the mix.
1
TAYLA CHILDS
Cerise, Gold Sleeves
11 x7050 OIMBARI
CRAIG WEEDING
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), J Alderson, J A Attard, J R M Conroy, Miss J DeAraugo, Dr I D Grant, Ms S E Mclaren, D N Tronson, M Grant & Vegasdouzaine (Mgr: V Fagan)
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Berrigan Bm50 on August 23 over 1600m, 9 len behind Grey Lad carrying 55.5kg at $6. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Narrandera Bm50 on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fortis In Armis with 56kg at $7.50. Needs to do more.
2
JAKE DUFFY
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
12 08395 LOGO LOGIC
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
B J McKnight & Mrs J E Mc Knight
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 30 over 1205m, 2.75 len behind Rhodesian Red with 56kg at $91. Before that second last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 19 over 1200m, 16 len behind Flux carrying 56.5kg at $51. Made headway last time. Rough hope.
10
JETT STANLEY
Lime Green, Brown Spots, Purple Cap
13 59826 TIMBOLTON
GRAHAM DONALDSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G L Donaldson
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on August 24 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Owl Witness with 55.5kg at $31. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1209m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Owl Witness carrying 55.5kg at $12. Has ability and can measure up on best form.
5
MS CHELSEA TAYLOR
Royal Blue, Yellow Seams, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 99700 I'M A CATCH
RENEE POLA
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss R A Pola, Mrs V F Pola, B A Pola, Miss A B Pola, M M H Howes, D Stirling, Sth Melbourne U19's (Mgr: Mrs V F Pola) & B Colson
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1412m, slow going 18 len behind Silent Thunder with 56kg at $61. Before that second last of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 1208m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Miss Himalaya carrying 56kg at $81. Prefer others.
8
BRITTANY BUTTON
Royal Blue, Orange Five Stars, Sleeves And Cap With Royal Blue Star