Yarra Valley   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING: N

YARRA VALLEY TOYOTA MAIDEN TROT 2150m

Track: GOOD      

HEZA GUN (1) made a nice return at his latest appearance six days ago, finishing 2 metres away in second over 2190m at Shepparton. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is fitter for that last hit-out and capable of making his presence felt. ALDEBARAN RUBY (3) ran fourth last start at Bathurst over 1730m, beaten 30 metres. Expect her to pose a serious challenge. MIDNIGHT EAGLE (2) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 2190m at Shepparton. Each way value. ALDEBARAN MARCUS (6) broke last start and finished fifth over 2190m at Maryborough in an unfortunate start to this campaign. Stick with him.
1 608x2 HEZA GUN
C W LANG, S L MAHAR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING
S L Mahar, N.E. Syndicate, M Shaw, R H Shaw, C A Cook, R E Thompson, B J Thompson
Returned to racing last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 2 m by Maori Duchess (2:46.80) in NR up to 49 on April 23 at $2.80. Likely improver with excellent prospects.
Fr1
C W LANG
GREEN, YELLOW SASH & ARMBANDS
2 53055 MIDNIGHT EAGLE
ALEX ASHWOOD
3YO  BAY  COLT
Laker Racing Group
Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start was restrained when 5th (Fr3) over 2190m after being wide early at Shepparton, beaten 8 m by Maori Duchess (2:47.90) in NR up to 49 on April 17 at $5. The run prior 5th (Sr3) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 13 m by Straight To Thetop (2:03.90) in 3yo+ on April 10 at $8. Happy to give him another try in this suitable contest.
Fr2
A M ASHWOOD
BLACK, PINK 'PACING FOR PINK' LOGO AND SLEEVES
3 34 ALDEBARAN RUBY
A M ALFORD
3YO  BAY  FILLY
Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd
Last start was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Maximus Meridius at Bathurst over 1730m in a 3yo No NR on March 22 at $19. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 11 m by Kennywould (2:08.70) in No NR on March 11 at $7. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Fr3
CRYSTAL HACKETT
WHITE, MAROON YOKE & 'A' LOGO, MAROON SLEEVES & WHITE 'A', GREEN CUFFS & MAROON WAISTBAND
4 0596x GUNNY TEE
R L BURNETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING
M C Tobin, E A Tobin
Resumes. At the latest first-up run broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore well beaten by Lucid (2:46.00) in 3yo+ on October 12 at $101. Might be better for this run.
Fr4
R L BURNETT
BLACK & RED VERTICAL HALVES, WHITE T, WHITE SLEEVES WITH BLACK & RED ARMBANDS
5 3457x DISTANT SUN
T ABELA
3YO  BROWN  COLT
Evolution Lodge Pty Ltd, C Cauchi
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was restrained when 3rd (Fr5) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 7 m by Billy Zippin (2:49.00) in 2yo on November 2 at $5.50. Facing a tough task first-up.

C A ALFORD
DARK BLUE, RED & YELLOW V, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
6 359x5 ALDEBARAN MARCUS
V A VALLELONGA
3YO  BAY  COLT
A M Butt, A Tomlin, C Tomlin, M S Lowe, R J Petersen, M Bowden
Didn't impress first-up beaten 35 m fifth but did she some early speed, behind Remus Phoenix at Maryborough over 2190m in a on April 22. Big chance if he can build on his first-up effort.
Fr5
E J TORMEY
BLACK, PINK 'PACING FOR PINK' LOGO AND SLEEVES
7 62087 AETHON
R L BURNETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING
J W Laker, A Mifsud
Last start 7th (FT Fr3) over 2570m at Geelong, beaten 50 m by All That Remains (3:21.80) on April 25 at $81. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 30 m by Rarity Rock (2:09.10) on April 19 at $26. Needs to find extra to beat these.
Fr6
M M BURNETT
WHITE, DARK BLUE STARS, RED HOOPED SLEEVES
8 x4x63 ADJURE
P R LANE & A M BURKE
5YO  BAY  MARE
P R Lane, A M Burke
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Gunsen Rosie at Melton over 2240m in a 4yo+ on April 12 at $151. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Yogi Son at Warragul over 2210m in a NR up to 55 on April 21 at $23. Has the ability to play a major role.
Sr1
M J BELLMAN
BLACK, PINK LOGO
9 756x4 STARTLING
B A LILLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY
E G Luke, D J Luke, K J Pizzuto
Last start 4th (Sr5) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Remus Phoenix (2:47.60) on April 22 at $61. Two runs back 6th (Sr4) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 40 m by Hoppy (2:44.20) in 2yo on December 7 at $19. Capable of a strong showing.
Sr2
J L DUGGAN
WHITE, BLUE YOKE WITH GOLD STAR, BLUE SLEEVES WITH GOLD STARS.
10 x9566 HILLWINSOME
K L TIPPET
3YO  BAY  GELDING
D J Moore, K L Tippet
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 21 m by Majestic Paris (2:08.40) on April 11 at $5.50. At his previous start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 14 m by Cheermeonimdancin (2:09.80) in NR up to 50 on April 4 at $51. Genuine contender.
Sr3
K L TIPPET
YELLOW, DARK BLUE SASH & SLEEVES
11 6x468 LEGGY PEGGY
S M MCNAULTY, J M MCNAULTY
3YO  BAY  FILLY
Bimbadeen Dorsets Pty Ltd
Well-beaten 9 days ago at Melton over 2240m, before that 6th (Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 25 m by Keayang Tweetybird (2:48.10) in 3yo F on April 10 at $41. Recent form hasn't been good enough.
Sr4
N A MCCALLUM
ROYAL BLUE, RED & WHITE DIAMONDS
12 56 KYVALLEY MISTY
B A LILLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY
J W (Jim) Connelly
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 40 m by Remus Phoenix (2:47.60) on April 22 at $23. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 65 m by Atm Account (2:13.00) in 2yo on March 22 at $7. Hard to have.
Sr5
C A ALFORD
GOLD, GREEN V