Warrnambool   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Bottle-O Warrnambool Maiden Plate 1700m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.96).  

No noted leader but Ace City, Go Irish and Whistle Down will be prominent. BLACK PEPPERMINT (2) debuted over 1454m at Kyneton and ran well, hitting the line for second, beaten just half a length. By Melbourne Cup winner Americain so this trip will suit and with that run under the belt he can take this out. WHISTLE DOWN (15) ran well first up at Terang and should appreciate the rise in trip. Can win. ENGELINE (12) is a lightly raced mare who ran second over 1400m at Pakenham last time out. Up in trip now should suit. Will be hard to hold out. MOZU MARCASSIN (5) creates interest coming over from Japan. Keep safe. THAT'SWHATSHESAID (14) has run second in half her starts to date including last time over a mile at Pakenham when beaten narrowly. Good chance off that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Black Peppermint on top.
1 95409 ACE CITY
NATHAN NEWTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss D J Davis
Most recently 9th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt on April 11 over 1856m, slow going 15 len behind Mon Etoile with 69.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1612m, 13 len behind Undaunting with 59.5kg at $201. Hard to have.
1
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE INVERTED CHEVRONS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CHECKS AND STRIPED CAP
2 2 BLACK PEPPERMINT
PATRICK PAYNE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S E Mooney, A J Schmedje, A Kustron, Let's Say Three Synd, M Knaap, H Knaap, D Mazzei, P Glasser, J Moore, M Caulfield, P Clancy, M Jainudeen, H Hamilton, Miss R Marton, Mrs J Stewart, Mrs K MacNab, G Simpson, Mrs L Humble, Mrs L Green & S Caspar
Was well-supported at debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1454m, slow going 0.5 len behind Lunar Frost with 59.5kg at $3.50. Trialled on April 23 at Bendigo over 1300m and finished seventh. Sure to be improved and gets chance to open winning account.
5
MS TAHLIA HOPE
Navy, Cream Seams, Navy Sleeves, Cream Seams, Navy Cap, Cream Seams
3 4356x CHIMED
SYMON WILDE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), J E Lines, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, J M Gurrieri, Mrs P I Goodfellow, A H Goodfellow, N J McKissock, The Operate Racing (Mgr: B J Considine) & P L Carter
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Mister Fairbanks with 59.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 11 over 1423m, 4.5 len behind Labhuku carrying 59.5kg at $21. Respect a betting push.
10
JORDAN CHILDS
NAVY BLUE AND GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 8x609 GO IRISH
MARK GREIG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1306m, 10 len behind Amahlosi carrying 59.5kg at $81. The run before that ran last of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 14 len behind Crystanado with 59.5kg at $67. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
12
TAYLA CHILDS
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHEVRONS, SEAMS AND CAP
5 2050x MOZU MARCASSIN
MATT CUMANI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R S S Racing, CCA Wai, T J Wright, Mrs A M Wright, Three Legs Again, Mrs M C Leahy, Miles Per Gallop, T B B Derby Day, D Osawa, RSS Mozu Marcassin, Brighton Stables Shosha Club, C Inglese, Ms C M Robbins, Dr D J Tickell, F P Carratelli, Franks Crew, Fairlie, M McKelvie, R L Cox & S J Taylor
Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Sapporo 3yo Mdn Wfa September 2 over 2000m, 10 len behind Dragon Head with 56.0kg at $12.30. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Kokura February 26 2023 over 1800m, 6 len behind Soleil Vita carrying 56.0kg at $9.20. Creates interest.
8
DECLAN BATES
NAVY BLUE, RISING SUN SYNDICATE LOGO, DEEP RED SLEEVES, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT AND LIGHTNING BOLT CAP
6 5347x NEEDS TO SUCCEED
JENNIFER SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Flynn, J A Flynn-French, D W Smith, Mrs J N Smith, Miss S E Smith & T C Smith
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw October 5 over 2465m, soft track; 6 len behind Balinor carrying 59.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Werribee Mdn-Sw July 9 over 1633m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Zilzie Lad with 59.5kg at $26. Not at this stage.
7
L WILLIAMS
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW DOUBLE BAND,  ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
7 655x5 PRESSURE COOKER
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Balderstone, Quilly Park, H Zanner, Dr S J Taylor, R Carroll, M Carroll, Kratzie Racing 2021 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Three Ways (Mgr: M J Treweek), Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer) & Kratzie Racing 3021 (Mgr D W Kratzmann)
Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Crystanado carrying 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 1 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Nicstar with 59.5kg at $16. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
4
MITCHELL AITKEN
NAVY, WHITE STAR, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP, GREEN STAR
8 8225x SIR CUTHBERT
JANE BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss J Baker, H Fitzpatrick, D A Barker, P T Hepburn, C Beel, Miss D Blachford, Babes From The Bool (Mgr: Miss J Baker), Ms J L Francis, D L Hose, E Lucas, Mrs S Lucas, Mrs M J Powell, C J Rule, G Gray, D Kavenagh & D J Chafer
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw November 19 over 2200m, 10 len behind Kodiak Bear with 59.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1300m, 13 len behind Bellakai carrying 59.5kg at $61. Cannot make a strong case.
14
MELISSA JULIUS
LIGHT BLUE, CLARET STAR
9 73 XENOLITH
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Jackaroo Racing, The Lions Den, C P H, North East West, Mrs C Darcy, E & Ms R McGrath, Middle Island, Monday Night Tennis, G Mullane, Phil The Tin, Style Boyz, K Buchanan, Prosecco & Pints, Falco Cherrug, Ms M McGrath, The Five G's & Allansford Connection
Lining up for just third start. At debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Norwoods carrying 59.5kg at $14. Last start 3rd of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1454m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lunar Frost carrying 59.5kg at $11. Has the ability to take this out.
9
T P MADDEN
Navy, Sleeves, Red Chevrons , Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
10 x2572 CYCLONE CARA
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M L Carter, Ms S De Bono, I Bragge, R Thredgold, M Hughes, Churchill Dream (Mgr: M L Rennie), C Papadopoulos, Miss D A Poulter, Mrs E M Rowe, A G Westwood, Mrs N E Messerle, C K Messerle, A C Messerle, S K McNamara, N K Pigdon, Mrs M Diprose, L F Oliver, M P Carter & N Gopaul
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind De Venus with 57.5kg at $2.60. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Willingly with 57.5kg at $6. This is well within her grasp.
15
N RAWILLER
PINK WITH WHITE CIRCLE, ARMBANDS AND HOOPED CAP
11 97954 DEMPSEY GIRL
JOHN BROOKS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J G Brooks & D J Duffy
Resumes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1800m, 3 len behind Easy Turn with 57.5kg at $61. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Terang Mdn-Hwgt on February 23 over 1850m, 12 len behind Galloping Guru carrying 67.5kg at $41. Possesses a big finish.
6
MS C PULS
Black, Pink V, Hooped Sleeves
12 5x252 ENGELINE
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D P Jessen, P J Crabb, J R Vawdrey, Y K Ip, Mrs S E Wescott, B A Wescott, G A Keyser, P J Cornwell, Dr R L Gaudreau, Flying (Mgr: D P Blunt), H L Syndicate (Mgr: D P Blunt), A Bouzinelos, Mrs A Bouzinelos, H M Giles & M Hampton
Last start 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Tishman with 57.5kg at $6. Before that 5th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1612m, 5.5 len behind Undaunting with 57.5kg at $3.50. Capable of going to the next level.
11
L CURRIE
NAVY BLUE, GOLD FLEUR DE LYS AND ARMBANDS, NAVY BLUE POM POM
13 0x677 MEIKA TATE
WAYNE WALTERS
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Morell
At the latest run got back early 7th of 9 at Horsham F&M Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Elle Mcfearsome with 58kg at $101. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Koyuga Breeze with 57.5kg at $41. Might need easier race.
2
MS K WALTERS
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
14 x2952 THAT'SWHATSHESAID
NATHAN MCPHERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Wedge Racing (Mgr: Miss M Hickey)
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Roczen with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Shezavixen with 57.5kg at $6.50. Much better last time. Can win.
13
CELINE GAUDRAY
NAVY,GREEN CHECKED SASH,WHITE SLEEVES,NAVY ARMBANDS,GREEN CAP,WHITE CHECKS
15 529x2 WHISTLE DOWN
SYMON WILDE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Burnewang North Pastoral (Mgr: Ms C L Hains)
Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1406m, slow going 0.5 len behind Imminent Storm carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1600m, head behind Ready Set Tap carrying 57.5kg at $5. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
3
LINDA MEECH
BROWN, WHITE BURNEWANG STUD BRAND, COLLAR AND CUFFS, WHITE AND BROWN QUARTERED CAP