Wangaratta   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Tim McCurdy MP Ovens Valley 4YO+ Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 35)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.38)  

Genuine tempo with Just Chow leading the way. MISS XTRAVAGANZA (9) ran a good race fresh at Bendigo over 1300m when showing early pace, sticking on well to be beaten a nose. Better for that and rates highly here. ITWASONLYAKISS (1) put in a good run last time at Kyneton when just finding one better. Improving type who gets his chance here. MADE THE EFFORT (8) is a 17 start maiden who was solid last time at Moe when fourth. She can mix her form but has each way claims. ISN'T THAT IRONIC (7) is lightly raced coming off her best run to date when fourth at Yarra Valley. Tricky draw for the apprentice but is in the mix. Watch the market with the Maher debutant ELATION AND JOY (6). SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Xtravaganza to win.
1 7472 ITWASONLYAKISS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Last start 2nd of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1454m, 1.5 len behind Galpin with 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 7 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1600m, 27 len behind Shanwah with 59.5kg at $18. Strong chance.
7
BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 4 JUST CHOW
DANIEL MCCARTHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, D R Wallace, J Wohlers, M A Nolan, A Haring, C Ryan & G Arvanitis
At debut, 4th of 9 at Yea Pic-Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Bonsafox with 64kg at $6. Won a Wangaratta trial over 1170m on March 4. Not far away last time but happy enough to avoid.
4
PATRICK MOLONEY
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
3 665x9 MILLEPIED
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, R Curcija, R R Hahn, J F Brady, A J Kenworthy, Ms M Wyness, Mrs L L Short, The Umpires (Mgr: P A Serong), Not For Profit (Mgr: M Loughnan), D Walker, M J Atkins & A & C Horses (Mgr: Ms A T Cobham)
Second-up. First-up after seven months sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Handsome Devil with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Runaway Soul with 59.5kg at $21. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
3
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
4 000 PROFESSAZOOOM
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Illowra Stud (Mgr: Dr N Berry)
At the latest run ran last of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sandwina with 59.5kg at $201. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Lady Potato Head with 59.5kg at $201. Drawn well but happy to oppose again.
1
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red and White Starred Sleeves and Cap
5 0x690 SIERRA SUN
ASHLEIGH SMITH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate)
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1590m, 15 len behind La Rosetta carrying 59.5kg at $101. Before that 9th of 12 at Holbrook Mdn on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kisimul Trust carrying 57.5kg at $13. Happy enough to avoid.
8
J W STANLEY
Deep Red, Sky Blue Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
6 ELATION AND JOY
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, Bennett Racing Rosa's Spur (Mgr: N P Bennett), M Buckley, P G Wells, H P Sambor, S S Roth & Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
First starter by Zoustar out of Rosa's Spur purchased for AUD $ 42,500 (Inglis 2024 NOVEMBER (Late) Online Sale). Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Watch the betting.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 7x74 ISN'T THAT IRONIC
STEPHEN BROWN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R Gorman & D Karp
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Documentary with 57.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Madam Excels carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Poised to break through.
10
STEPHANIE HATELEY
Royal Blue, White Band, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 4x474 MADE THE EFFORT
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Grand Syndicates Portsea (Mgr: S M Lyons)
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Moe Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Queen Amanjena with 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1206m, 5.5 len behind Parliamentary carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.
9
DANIEL MOOR
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 223x2 MISS XTRAVAGANZA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Champagne Misses, Mrs S F Scown, Ms C I Brewster, Mrs J Bergman, D L Power, Mrs R L Canfield, R B T W, Miss S Goulding, Mrs C Neilson, Funny Ha Ha, Da Beez, G Redzeposki, C Fountain, Mrs A Bramich, Mrs M J Duncan, Dr R E Van Prooyen, Mrs S Birrell, B F O'Connor & Mrs C Stephens
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1300m, nose behind Handsome Devil carrying 57.5kg at $5. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Graceful carrying 58kg at $4. Expected to go well again.
6
ALANA KELLY
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
10 8 WHIRLWIND
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate)
At debut, eased back early on 8th of 12 at Albury Mdn on February 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Champ De Fleurs with 57.5kg at $14. Others rate better.
5
LACHLAN KING
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap