Yarra Valley 22 Feb 2025
GOING: G
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V&B Constructions Maiden Plate 1200m Track: GOOD3 Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.96) |
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Moderate pace only with Bron leading Manhattan Lane. DARTH INVADER (4) struck a hot race at The Valley on debut and there was probably no shame in the six-length margin behind Loving Gaby's daughter Just Like Gaby and Star Rapper, who won't be a maiden for long. HEAT OF THE NIGHT (9) found her way into the placings a couple of times in her debut prep, will be better for those experiences and has been jumping out well in preparation for the return. MADAM EXCELS (10) improved from the debut to second-up run and is presented with options from the draw. BRON (7) was dealt no favours at the barrier draw, coming up with 11, but should be ready to fire with two runs under the belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Darth Invader to win.
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BRITISH POET
REECE GOODWIN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Graf Racing No 1 (Mgr: J S Urie) Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw September 20 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Superluminal carrying 59.5kg at $5. On debut third of 11 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1230m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bracarde carrying 58kg at $13. Likely to measure up. |
14 R MCLEOD |
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I'M UNIQUE
SAAB HASAN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S M Hedwards, R Hedwards, G T Keogh & J R Hedwards Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1104m, 2.5 len behind Inez carrying 58kg at $61. The start before that 8th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Scillato carrying 59.5kg at $151. Made headway last time. Improver expected to go very well. |
6 KIRAN QUILTY |
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TWO FAULTS
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J R Freedman, A R G Racing, J R Gray, PRADM Racing, S Sheppard, M P O'loughlin, M D Miller, G F Mason, S T Crawley, C M B Racing No.3, C Stark, G K McCormick, D G McCormick, North Of The Divide Racing, Woodmac Racing, M F Gray, Yellow & Black Macca Racing, C McCormick & Mrs P R McCormick At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 13 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1103m, 6 len behind Mystic Reign with 59.5kg at $31. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 15 over 1112m, 8 len behind Pop Award carrying 59.5kg at $91. Not keen on his chances. |
8 JAKE DUFFY |
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DARTH INVADER
SHANE NICHOLS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), B J Vinar, K J Midolo, A Sakorafas, S Tezla, S J Tezla, S G Andrews, L T Ho, G Larizza, M Rees, Miss C N Salau, J F Tezla, N Murray, D L Henwood & Mrs S F Wishart Jumped at big odds at debut, got back early 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Just Like Gaby carrying 59kg at $31. Struck a hot race on debut and can progress enough to take this out. |
7 K JENNINGS |
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FOREST JIM
CLIFF BROWN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K Yong Jumped at long odds at debut, 7th of 12 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Dollar Shot carrying 58kg at $26. Tested in this line-up. |
1 P GATT |
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MANHATTAN LANE
M R SHARP 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Mrs M K Sharp & M R Sharp Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Chica Con Suerte with 56kg at $51. Before that ran last of 8 at Great Western 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Red Sparks with 57.5kg at $21. Not keen on her chances. |
11 NATHAN PUNCH |
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BRON
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1009m, 4.5 len behind Tadgh carrying 56kg at $4.20. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Time Lapse carrying 56kg at $26. Capable of a strong showing. |
10 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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ELITE GATHERING
STEVEN KING 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Mangalore Park Racing (Mgr: S J Hinchliffe) First starter by Royal Meeting out of Penthesilea. Finished third in a Flemington trial January 24. Respect any positive market move. |
15 NEIL FARLEY |
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HEAT OF THE NIGHT
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON 3YO GR/BR FILLY 57.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Miss K S Glindemann, B&C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano), Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), M & Mrs D Molloy Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F-Qlty September 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 53.5kg at $15. On debut second of 12 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Savagery Vibe carrying 57kg at $26. Open to improvement and expected to feature. |
2 T P MADDEN |
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| 10 | 74 |
MADAM EXCELS
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Madden Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C H Madden) Having third race start. At debut, second last of 8 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1104m, 5.5 len behind Tan Tat Rubi with 56kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1209m, 3.5 len behind Dreamwriter carrying 57kg at $26. Progressing well and is among the leading hopes. |
5 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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NAINA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG C J Waller, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly & GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson) Resuming after a break; only one run when settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1206m, 6 len behind Spirit Of Jo with 56kg at $12. Likely improver who can play a role in the finish. |
12 Fred W Kersley |
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SWEETEST MEMORIES
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) First starter. Three-year-old filly by Alabama Express out of Khatereh. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Flemington over 800m. Worth consideration. |
3 TEODORE NUGENT |
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MAGNARDO
ROBERT PALM 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG R Palm, D Y Ginnane, N A Johnston, D Willmott & J Willmott Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw September 6 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Close To Midnight carrying 56kg at $21. On debut sixth of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Daring Spirit carrying 55kg at $7.50. Maybe later. |
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ISN'T THAT IRONIC
STEPHEN BROWN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG R Gorman & D Karp Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 1103m, 3 len behind Soft Love with 55.5kg at $16. Went for a break before returning got back early 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Documentary carrying 57.5kg at $31. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
4 STEPHANIE HATELEY |
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MILLION THANKS
SAAB HASAN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Crown Valley Lodge (Mgr: D Stogryn) Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1104m, 6 len behind Inez with 57.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1000m, 14 len behind Scillato with 57.5kg at $201. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time. |
9 J KEATING |
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HOPETOUN PARK
RAY BESANKO 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R W Walton, N A Besanko, J M Calanchini, Mrs L A Locke-Thomas, A E Thomas, W M Goodall, J Cook, S R Stuart, B Goodman, M A Cook, C J Wilson, A C Kincaid & Mrs K L Kincaid Last start second last of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Time Lapse with 58kg at $151. Before that 10th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Yachiyo carrying 58kg at $151. Prepared to risk. |
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