Kilmore   21 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G

Arilla Retirement Village Maiden Plate 1450m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.50)  

They should run this along with Will Throw and Miss Clamorosa taking it up over Gulfstate. MISS CLAMOROSA (9) has better form than the last few suggest and looks ideally placed here. Edging towards a win and should take running down. COSMIC CHARGER (5) placed this trip two back then was midfield over a mile last time when did chase home well. Back in trip and will be winding up late. GULFSTATE (7) was a well-held third off a long break and has been given plenty of time to get over that run. Looks a leading player despite a sticky draw. VISTETTO (2) is one of two first starters from the Waller yard and worth watching the betting on both closely. This Tavistock gelding has been given time and has jumped out ok. Wouldn't have to be a star to feature. WILL THROW (3) has been thereabouts at two runs this time in, both at big odds, but can do better again over the longer trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Clamorosa will take catching.
1 0x7 RIVERLEA VIVID
NEVILLE ALLPORT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr M E Allport & N J Allport
Second-up. First start ran last of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Count Ida carrying 59.5kg at $101. Went for a break before returning eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1212m, 4 len behind Hotinherre with 59.5kg at $201. Fitter and will be winding up late.
8
JAKE DUFFY
Yellow, White Braces, Brown Epaulettes, yellow cap, brown quarters
2 VISTETTO
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J A Bosma, G P Vaney, D J Stewart, T O Harrison, G Punler, M A Cameron, J F Hepburn, D J Withers, R T Butler, M C Mckee-Wright, G Young, T J Cunneen, M W Scott, G Millington, D J Brady, R P Wilcox & D E Nakhle
Four-year-old gelding (Tavistock - Aterballetto) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Jumping out ok and wouldn't have to be a star to feature in this.
2
ETHAN BROWN
NAVY BLUE, WHITE BAND AND GO RACING LOGO, ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 0x45 WILL THROW
HEATH CHALMERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A Chalmers, Brown St Boozers (Mgr: K S Siebert), P A Brereton, J Stevens, N McNeill & D G Kennedy
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Xuanfeng with 59.5kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 9 at Horsham 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1100m, 4 len behind Lumpys Highway with 59.5kg at $21. Thereabouts and may improve over the extra ground.
4
MADISON LLOYD
YELLOW, GRAY DIAMONDS AND POM POM
4 9 CONJURER
CHRIS CALTHORPE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss M M Moyle, Miss C D Beattie, Mrs B J Brooker, Miss D L Ruby, Ms E Duggan, Mrs K A Readings, Mrs M D Beattie & Miss P Payne
Jumped at long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1206m, 5.5 len behind Art Critic carrying 58kg at $26. Fair debut but drawn out here and would need to improve sharply.
9
CELINE GAUDRAY
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
5 x5636 COSMIC CHARGER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), C Leong, Hundy P's (Mgr: W Hogarth), Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), Nagging Ship (Mgr: P Nagle), J Baulch, J G Bartrim, S Gammon, M J Holme, J Ellks, T Hancy, B Jones, F J Morgan, D A Nesbitt, R Phillips, J J Russell, Ms R Stewart & M Ware
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sunny Times with 58kg at $3.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1400m, neck behind Guru Two carrying 58kg at $2.90. Chased well latest and looks a major player again.
6
LIAM RIORDAN
BLACK, WHITE DW RACING LOGO, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, YELLOW CAP, BLACK STARS
6 9 DANCE AND SHOUT
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Platinum Thoroughbreds Victoria (Mgr: R Hoefchen), B Sims, Ms A E Blundell, H G Sullivan, Dance And Shout (Mgr: A McKendry), R T Starr, C K Ng & Mrs E M Starr
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 9 at Stawell 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1102m, 15 len behind Porsha Crystal carrying 58kg at $81. Beaten a long way at debut and happy to watch again.
1
C J MACREDMOND
NAVY, SILVER SEAMS, SEAMS SLEEVES, SEAMS CAP
7 475x3 GULFSTATE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing, T G Heptinstall, Ms N J Cruickshank, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, B S Ong Tan, Miss S B Barclay, G Mulhall, S C Oldfield, R Alder, N A Haase, C T Haase, D B Dolling, J F Webb, A J Oldmeadow, Reunion Thoroughbreds, L A D D Racing, F J S T & C McKinnon
Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 8 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1412m, 7 len behind The Arrow carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1212m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Earth God with 58kg at $17. Fitter and is a leading contender despite wide gate.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Lime Green, Navy Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
8 0x PANDAYA
BEN O'FARRELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D Fitzgerald, I C McKinnon, L W Wickham, M P Sheahan, B Flanders, Ms A Wakeford, M Wakeford, B O'Farrell, J Wakeford, Westmore 2 (Mgr: K Pengelly), Ms D Fitzgerald & P A Fitzgerald
Resumes from a spell after only one run when eased back early on 10th of 13 at Ararat 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 9 len behind Croatian Art with 57.5kg at $81. Prefer to see.
7
J FRY
Emerald Green, Maroon FOUR LEAF CLOVER, Gold Sleeves, Maroon Cap
9 2544 MISS CLAMOROSA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Colour Blast with 56kg at $2.25. The start before that 4th of 8 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sacred Rocks carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on her best form and gets chance here.
5
BEN ALLEN
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Sleeves, navy stripe, lime green cap, navy quarters
10 ONESTA
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Ms D J Martin), P V Aukstinaitis, C D Down, R K McIvor, J F Hepburn, Paramount Racing (Ms K M Wood), Felgate Holdings (P D Felgate), M A Rolfe, P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, RG Castle, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, D & K O'brien Racing (D K O'brien), S J Maybury & Hon W R Haylen QC
By Proisir out of Veronica Franco on debut. Purchased for NZD $ 100,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1). Tough to line up. Moderate in jump-outs and market may be the best guide.
3
J NOONAN
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
11 00 PINK SKY
STEVEN NOBLE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S G Noble
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1406m, 53 len behind Freud with 57.5kg at $81. Second-up second last of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1100m, 18 len behind Gamadale Indi with 57.5kg at $151. Others better.
4
SAMANTHA NOBLE
LIME GREEN, NAVY DIAMOND, BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES AND WHITE CAP
12 x87x8 COMMANDING SHADOW
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R C Mackenzie
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Boudica Warrior carrying 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 975m, 5.5 len behind Time To Rumble with 59.5kg at $11. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
5
NEIL FARLEY
Pink, Orange And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Pink Cap
13 0670x CATCH A BREAK
MATTHEW BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L M Brown & Mrs M L Gunn Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown)
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw November 15 over 2000m, 14 len behind Sun Gift carrying 59.5kg at $151. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1300m, 13 len behind Imamanzor carrying 59.5kg at $26. Has figured in the placings when fresh in the past but seems a bit out of his depth.
9
SAGE DURIC
WHITE, BLUE DISC, WHITE HORSE SILHOUETTE, ROYAL BLUE CHICKEN SILHOUETTE AND CAP
14 99879 SPOKAN
ADAM BURNS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A K Henderson & Mrs K B Henderson
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lady Potato Head carrying 59.5kg at $201. The start before that ran last of 7 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1000m, 17 len behind Anhalt with 59.5kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
KIRAN QUILTY
DEEP SKY BLUE, CERISE FOUR DIAMONDS, PURPLE DIAMONDS SLEEVES, DEEP SKY BLUE CAP, CERISE DIAMOND