Kyneton 11 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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Hanging Rock New Years Day Races BM62 Handicap 1103m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: Out 1m Entire Circuit. |
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Certain to be a strong tempo with Spiral Dream, The Carillo and The Wizard King leading the charge. EL TERCERO (4) finds a winnable race. He was beaten under two lengths when last seen in a stronger BM66 at Pakenham, now coming back to a BM62 having run well, again in tougher company, at this track two starts ago. Tricky draw but with even luck he'll be very hard to hold out. DEMARCATE (12) hasn't really fired in two runs back from a spell but will be fitter for them and this is easier than what he's been facing. Giving him one more from the ideal gate. VIASAIN (11) resumes. His form was mixed last time in but the best of it reads well. Like this trip for him and he's got the pace to roll forward. MARTY MCFLY (9) has won two on the bounce and has to be respected despite going up in grade again. MR ASSERTIVE (5) can give a sight having stuck on well in tougher company last time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to El Tercero.
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BRITISH POET
ANDREW DALE 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Graf Racing No 1 (Mgr: J S Urie) Last start 6th of 12 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zemgrinda carrying 60.5kg at $15. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on October 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Bluepinot carrying 61kg at $19. Prepared to overlook. |
13 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 2 | x312x |
STAR DIESEL
TOBY LAKE 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG DMC Willis, CJ Guerra, J Williams, S Moore, AM Lamshed, B Jennings, AC Lewis, D Holland, S Sewell, G Banis, PAS Breden, DR MW Zacharia, RC Priestley, P Tonkin, TJ Nation, D Smith, A Hill, BW Bayot, A Gold & SBR No.1 Syndicate (Mgr DMC Willis) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Echuca Bm64 December 31 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Real Gun carrying 61kg at $2.80. First up last campaign third of 12 at Seymour Bm58 November 15 2024 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Hybrid Moments with 60kg at $5. Not hopeless despite the long break. |
1 R MCLEOD |
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| 3 | 237x9 |
ALTRUIST
BRENT STANLEY 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG J Peat Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Kilmore Bm66 on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Attachments with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Seymour Bm64 on April 15 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Posh I'm Not carrying 57kg at $5.50. Risking again. |
7 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 4 | 88425 |
EL TERCERO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), J A K Racing (Mgr: J S Rogers), D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, V Ulliana, R W Mutton, B W Tonks, B G Ratcliff, D Jarman, S Toohill, Mrs K Toohill & MOTW Group Syndicate (Mgr: P Mourtzios) Last start 5th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Supernima carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Bm66 on November 5 over 1203m, in the wet; 2 len behind Dollar Shot with 58.5kg at $5. Encouraging effort last start. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes. |
12 JETT STANLEY |
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| 5 | 02213 |
MR ASSERTIVE
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs I & Mrs C Kavanagh, Dr J Kinnear, Martec Racing (Mrs L Rogers), All Good Sorts (Mrs I Kavanagh), Ms T Rothwell, Ms Z Saba, Mrs S Rogan, Mrs L Paddle, Ms L Budde, Ms C Stanley, Mrs M Haas, Mrs S Sinclair, Dream Team CJW (Ms J Powell), Miss K McKenzie, Ms M Saba & Le Filles De Champagne Recent form sound. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 9 at Kilmore Bm66 on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Attachments carrying 58.5kg at $8. Before that won by 2 len at Wangaratta Bm56 October 27 over 1170m on a soft track defeating Tapo carrying 61.5kg at $4.20. Well placed. Expected to go well again. |
15 B RAWILLER |
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| 6 | 19x09 |
SHAMATEUR
SHANE FLIEDNER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S R Fliedner, G C Chapman, A D Patterson, D A Williams, J E Bennet, G Pell, Ms H E Park, R S James, M I Barnes, A C Emmerson, P A Egan, Mrs G Egan, A L Rickard, One Way Ticket, Five Schooners Seven, Best Of The West, Flaming Hay Bale & Charcoal Boy Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 29 over 1100m, 14 len behind Sea Poem carrying 59.5kg at $19. Second-up second last of 10 at Donald Bm66 on November 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Masked Marauder carrying 59kg at $6. Fitter but others rate better. |
12 WILL GORDON |
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| 7 | 7327x |
THE CARILLO
CHRIS CALTHORPE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss M M Moyle Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Geelong Bm62 September 25 over 1140m, 5 len behind Escarpa carrying 58kg at $4.40. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 August 9 over 1050m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Nostryia with 60kg at $16. Can run well fresh. |
6 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 8 | 214x6 |
WRITTEN ROYALTY
GWENDA JOHNSTONE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P A McMahon & Mrs A C McMahon Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tapo carrying 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 24 2024 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tiffany Valentine with 59.5kg at $8.50. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
11 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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| 9 | 8x411 |
MARTY MCFLY
TIM FITZSIMMONS 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), K M Wong, J R Butcher, A F Buttigieg, G P Cassim, Miss C L Ebert, B Knowles, G Larizza, B Lee, R J Palmer, J A Wertfein, K M Wong, Sparle Syndicate (Mgr: J Baulch), Dr E Ryan, J D Marshall, N Fisher, R Thomas, S M Golebiowski, G Sam & D P Schreck Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Tatura Bm56 November 22 over 1000m defeating Scream carrying 61kg at $4.80. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at Hamilton Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Saraya carrying 59.5kg at $2.15. On-pacer tackling a tougher race but you can't knock winning form. |
5 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 10 | 23643 |
THE WIZARD KING
SHAWN MATHRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B A Mathrick, W R Toia, B Shelag, B Tilley, D Dixon & D V Maxfield Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1100m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Magnabelle Royale with 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 1107m, 2.75 len behind My Zephyr with 60kg at $61. Could give some cheek at odds. |
8 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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| 11 | 4650x |
VIASAIN
JOHN MCARDLE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J F Brady, N Dawe, T R Edwards, B G Mcilwaine, J R Cockle & D J Russell Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 June 16 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Kinetic Jewel with 59.5kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Pakenham 0 - 64 January 23 over 1000m defeating Spicy Margs carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. Looks all set for a bright return. |
9 J MOTT |
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DEMARCATE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Godolphin Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm62 on October 31 over 955m, 2 len behind Hustle In Heels with 57.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at Ballarat Cl1 on November 20 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Hiatus carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Well placed. Can improve and is a leading player on best figures. |
3 L CURRIE |
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SPIRAL DREAM
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), M K Dawson, R A Dickinson, S M Young & M A Gray-Spencer Second-up. Won on debut won by 0.8 len at Moe Mdn-Sw June 1 over 1217m in soft going defeating Mickidamuzz with 57.5kg at $4.80. Went for a spell before returning 8th of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on November 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Per Ivy with 55kg at $5. Can improve but will need to. |
2 R WHEARTY |
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| 14 | 4461x |
YAKI ISHI
NEIL DYER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N J Dyer, G L O'Sullivan, J A Coleman, Darpuna 4 (Mgr: S Vaughan), C Newnham, SP Dignan, L Pyne, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, L Catoggio, J J Thornycroft, M C Tobin, K K Anderson, B J Fraser, M E Mccarthy, J A Binney & G W Gunton Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation to post a big 3 len win. Birdsville Cl3-Sw September 5 over 1400m defeating Raetihi with 62kg at $3.80. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Darwin 0 - 66 June 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Limited Risk with 60.5kg at $9. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
10 C J MACREDMOND |
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GRAND INTENTION
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs A F J Alexander, T Kourbelis, Magna King Syndicate (Mgr: D M Foley), R Menchise, Supreme Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A B Grayling), J E J Ciurlionis, B Coopersmith, Milano Bloodstock (Mgr: M A Milano), M R Graham, J Tzemis, G F Debono & Ms J R Baird Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 14 at Seymour Bm62 on November 13 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Lavandula with 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind The Bantam carrying 56kg at $3.30. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
14 J ALLEN |
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FORTYFOUR MAGNUM
LINDSEY SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG L Smith, C M Wells, Ms J Patoir, J A Farac, A Farac, Mrs R E Smith, Ms F T Daly, Miss I J Anderson, Mrs L M Blackmore, Ms D Conquit, Mrs C Higgs, Ms K Britton, Mrs J M O'Connor, Mrs P J Matthews, M R Stewart, Mrs J M Leahy, Mrs R P Sutherland, Mrs T Rooney & Mrs A J Mccorkell Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 20 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Night Flash with 55.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw May 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Cincincity with 57kg at $3.20. Fitter, minor hope. |
4 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 17 | 615x6 |
FAITHINHER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), R Bourne, D J Hogan, C Precious, D Nelson, S Bannister, L T Ho, Covid Investments (Mgr: M A Gay), R D Loffler, M K Packer, Dr E Ryan, A Wheeler, M D Bannister, T Terris, JAR Racing (Mgr: A Reynolds), C M Bee, J M Bee, Mrs T L Bee, R Phillips & D A Nesbitt Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Night Flash carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Croatian Art carrying 58kg at $3.40. Fitter, minor hope from a tough draw. |
13 D W STACKHOUSE |
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