Werribee   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Tobin Brothers Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.60)  

Champagne Doctor can spear to the lead from the outside and set a slick tempo. EVIL LOVER (9) is busting to win and has been freshened off a plainer effort last time. She has the first time blinkers applied and they may prove the difference. TORONESS (13) has been mixing the form but rates well enough at best and is hard fit. She's been kept on the fresh side and Currie is reunited. Will get every chance from an inside barrier. THE FORT (12) resumes for Godolphin and has been switched back from the Sydney barn. The leadup trials have been sharp and she's certainly good enough. The gate is sticky. BUNDORAN (8) was well supported here first-up and likely had excuses. The gate is also awkward but she will have taken fitness and learning. SUGGESTED PLAY: Evil Lover each way.
1 DESILOS
LOGAN MCGILL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Glenhuntly Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Riley) & L J McGill
First starter by Winning Rupert out of Abbey Rosa. Was third in a trial at Pakenham Synthetic over 750m May 28. Barrier an advantage. Later.
2
TEODORE NUGENT
RED, YELLOW LM, STRIPe SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
2 338x THE DEFENDER
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J Felstead, R R Banks, Matik Bloodstock One, Thoroughbred Solutions No.8 (Mgr: Ms N D Horne), R Elsheikh, Not The Picnics (Mgr: D J Cieciura), S G Hill, J P R Racing (Mgr: P Fox), S F Tanner, A Jackson, A Walker, A R Hughes, S T Gillespie, W R Mckibben, P J Richards & G J Jacobs
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Phantom Prince carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. On debut third of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1100m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Supersonic Legend with 59.5kg at $16. Has upside and may pay to follow.
4
J BOWDITCH
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SASH,BLACK CAP,WHITE CHECKS
3 ROCKET BOOSTERS
LINDA MEECH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B Meech
By Cable Bay out of Rich And Rare on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 1,250 (Inglis 2022 JUNE (Late) Online Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. No public trials but prefer to see unless there’s a strong move.
3
LINDA MEECH
Navy Blue, Coral Pink Yoke, White Sleeves And Cap
4 SUITS
LOGAN MCGILL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Glenhuntly Lodge Syn (Mgr Mrs L M Riley and L Mcgill
By Royal Meeting out of Can Star on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 15,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Tasmanian Yearling Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Hasn't trialled publicly but watch for any market moves.
9
A MC CABE
Yellow ,Red Braces, Red Cap
5 0x CHAMPAGNE DOCTOR
JAMIE EDWARDS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A Dent, N Dent, Mrs C A Dent, A P Rippon, Miss S Dent, W E Mitchell, Mrs K Thomson, S G Thomson, Mrs D L Mitchell, S Mitchell, Mrs S Mitchell, J C Mitchell, W Walsh, M R W Robinson, G J Mitchell, Mrs D Tyson & A Tyson
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Cyclone Coco with 57.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and can only be improved but others preferred this time.
11
JACK HILL
PINK, BLACK FIVE DIAMONDS, STRIPE SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
6 x68x8 MISS MARITIME
DANIELLE LOOS
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
N K Grey
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1000m, 8 len behind El Pibe De Oro with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Tipsy Toronado carrying 57.5kg at $26. No easier this time and looks tested again.
5
MELISSA JULIUS
Black, Pink Sleeves And Cap
7 55x7x SINGLE MAMMA
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Resuming. Finished off last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Yes Lulu with 57.5kg at $67. When resuming last campaign 5th of 10 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Beaunified with 57.5kg at $26. Might need a run or two.
1
DECLAN BATES
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves, Cap
8 4 BUNDORAN
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), King Road (Mgr: W N Slater), Mrs V J Ryan, B Murray, Mrs B Murray, Mrs K J Hardwick & J F Hardwick
Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1014m, slow going 5 len behind Fightthegoodfight carrying 56kg at $3.20. Better for that experience and can measure up.
8
J FRY
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
9 x2233 EVIL LOVER
SHANE NICHOLS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
S P Nichols,Go Charlie (Mgr: L J Dwyer), M J Gray, Go To Bed Red Syndicate (Mgr: D J Quinane), A W Barrett, A J F Buhagiar, D M Beatty, K J Fitzpatrick, Mrs P V Fitzpatrick, D Foster, I F Foster, A La Torraca, P La Torraca & F Rogers
Racing well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sponge Bob with 53kg at $2.80. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1000m, nose behind She's Slick with 57kg at $7. Great chance to break through.
7
ZAC SPAIN
Green, Gold Diamond,GREEN SLEEVES,GOLD Armbands, White Cap
10 0x7 LOXSHOT
SHANNON ROUGHAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms J Appleby & C Watson
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start ran last of 10 at Mornington 2yo F Hcp on June 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Benagil with 57kg at $26. Went for a break before returning ran last of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1000m, 7 len behind Magna Mak with 57kg at $61. Expect she'll find this too tough.
10
JAKE DUFFY
CERISE, light PINK WT LETTERS, STARS SLEEVES, CERISE cap,light PINK WT LETTERS
11 SHE'S BRUTAL
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
K Barnett, M Clements, Mrs H Dallenger, N Farrell, S Musson, Mrs E Newton-Brown, J Peter, G I Peters, M Richardson, B Robertshaw, P Stanley, Mrs P Steen, J Teperman, R Hill, The Five Horsemen, Churchill Dream, R & C Racing, Bent Arm Racing, Victoria Amat Curam & The Last Furlong
First starter by Brutal out of Stallion Heiress AUD $ 50,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Only trial was June 25 at Pakenham Synthetic when third over 750m. Looks set for a solid opening.
6
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
12 56x THE FORT
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw June 1 over 900m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Counteroffensive with 55kg at $12. On debut fifth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1000m, 4 len behind Blue Renegade carrying 56kg at $7.50. Expect a bright start to the campaign.
10
CELINE GAUDRAY
Royal Blue
13 26742 TORONESS
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), C Leong, Mrs K Dudderidge, Mrs S E Howat, L Seminara, P Stuart, Don't Tell the Wife (Mgr: T Cox), J G Bartrim, C Carr, Miss C L Ebert, C J Hanrahan, P Keam, B Knowles, S Loughran, T Papely & L Barker
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Seymour Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Statice carrying 56kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 7 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mrs Artie carrying 57kg at $9. Can do one better.
2
L CURRIE
BLACK, WHITE DW RACING LOGO, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE HALVES, YELLOW CAP, BLACK STARS
14 47x35 TUXEDO MISS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, R H Montague, Montly Pty Ld (Mgr: P E Galwey), D J Gibson, Mrs R A Garrett, M J Anderson, J Mortimore, J M O'Driscoll, A Payne, M D Russell, B S Wilson, D M C Hendry & Mrs S M Montague
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1000m, 7 len behind Malletier carrying 56kg at $4.40. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shesoutofthisworld with 56kg at $2.35. This looks a suitable assignment.
9
HARRY COFFEY
RED, RED APPLE, GREEN LEAF INSIDE WHITE BAND