Yarra Valley   31 Mar 2025
 
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Yarra Valley Toyota Maiden Plate 1209m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.12)  

Rusky Ripper is expected to lead at a slick tempo. THATS ARCHIES GIRL (10) has missed the frame at two career runs but has shown ability. Made debut in stakes class in Adelaide then midfield at only other start in a tougher maiden at Ballarat. Sharpened for this with a Pakenham jump-out win and looks set for a strong return. LINKVUE (5) was well fancied fresh in a tougher maiden but could manage only midfield. Fitter again and better suited here. Can improve sharply. TOPMOST (6) raced on pace on debut and fought on well to place. Suited here and will be in this for a long way. CANBECOSTLY (3) is making debut. By Lonhro and well educated with four recent trials/jump-outs, winning the latest. Blinkers are on and can measure up on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: That's Archies Girl can improve sharply.
1 49 MASTER CHARLIE
MARK WEBB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K J I Payton, T J Conder, P J Stephens, S A McDonald, D Mcnamara, Miss S M Crombie, R G Edmanson, Mrs J Edmanson, S L McInnes, D Conder & T M Ryan
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 4th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind Parliamentary carrying 59.5kg at $101. Second-up second last of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Meh Keffi carrying 59.5kg at $14. Looks tested on what we have seen so far.
7
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, Beige Band, Armbands And Cap
2 3 RUSKY RIPPER
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, Thoroughbred Solutions No 6 (Mgr: Ms N D Horne), I B Mitchell, Malcolm (Mgr: P Bregazzi), G A Day, S G Hill, D J Love, Mcharkempensull (Mgr: N J Pengelly) & Matik Bloodstock One
At debut, led but faded 3rd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Let'sfacethemusic with 59.5kg at $16. Better for that experience and worth following up.
11
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
3 CANBECOSTLY
A & J WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Limited (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Gelding by Lonhro facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Caulfield Heath over 1000m on March 20. Very well educated with four recent trials and with the blinkers added should run a big race on debut.
3
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
4 GIANT'S REPRIEVE
GERALD EGAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Sheedy, P J Taylor, R Butchart & Preslex Racing (Mgr: Ms R V Martin)
Gelding by Foxwedge facing the starter for the first time. Won a Wangaratta jump-out on March 19. Fitter for three hit-outs but happy to watch on debut.
8
BRITTANY BUTTON
Blue, White Southern Cross And Cap
5 206x6 LINKVUE
JOHN SADLER
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
A A Marsden & S L Marsden
Second run back. First-up after 10 months failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sharing Moments carrying 58kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Caulfield Vobis Showdown on April 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Stanley Express with 58kg at $12. Fitter and this an easier maiden so looks set to improve sharply.
1
R MCLEOD
Black And Gold Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 3 TOPMOST
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu & N Gopaul
At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Misty Emotions carrying 58kg at $6.50. Solid debut when on speed and expect him to run well.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
7 722 CAPTIVATING STORM
JODY THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N F Thompson, K Gorski, Mrs F J Thompson, Ms J L Thompson & Ms A Thompson
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1106m, on a slow track; nose behind Antidote carrying 57.5kg at $19. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 940m, 1.0 len behind Wellspring with 57.5kg at $11. Much better run last time and can sneak a place at odds.
6
JACKIE BERIMAN
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
8 74x54 EFFLEURE
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1115m, 6 len behind Albertville carrying 56kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1112m, 4.5 len behind Cordina with 57kg at $13. Fitter for two runs in and gets chance to improve.
8
J MOTT
Royal Blue
9 2 QUEEN KATRINA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs Y Zhang
At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Altermatum with 57kg at $11. On speed and just beaten on debut and looks a leading chance with plenty of upside.
12
LIAM RIORDAN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
10 5x6x THATS ARCHIES GIRL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs L Causer, L Caminiti, J Molinaro, Ms A Molinaro, R H Montague,Mrs S M Montague, Tycheros (Mgr: P D Jenkins), Tycheros (Mgr: P D Jenkins), D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, S J Pickworth, Mrs N E Ross, Ms V Seaborne & A A Salek
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 6th of 10 at Ballarat F Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Keepsake with 57kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign 5th of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 David Coles on May 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Flyer carrying 55.5kg at $4. Won a Pakenham jump-out on March 18. Yet to hit the frame in two runs but has ability and looks primed for a big return.
4
BEN ALLEN
Red, Red Apple, Green Leaf Inside White Band
11 74x FETES DES MERES
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
B P Murray, P J Coffey, S L Briggs, R J Berens, R J De La Rue, L Godden, J Hall, B Kane, G C Preusker, Ms N R Sellings, J S Tulloch, P F Doherty, Mrs M Doherty, M A Eason & Mrs A M Miles
She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw December 6 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Intimeofneed with 56.5kg at $8. On debut seventh of 9 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw November 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Buades carrying 56kg at $26. Blinkers added but prefer to see how she ret
5
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Orange, Brown Diamonds
12 7 GOOD ONYA DARL
AMY & ASH YARGI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi)
Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Under My Thumb with 57kg at $31. Better for that experience but looks tested in this line-up.
13
R T TREMSAL
Light Blue And Black Stripes, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
13 6 ROYAL EGYPTIAN
WENDY KELLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M Russell
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 9 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind The Bantam carrying 56kg at $81. Not far away at big odds at debut and open to further improvement.
9
DANIEL MOOR
Gold, Black Crown Band, Crowns Sleeves And Cap
14 95 OROVERO
MICHAEL KENT
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr R A Zito, J F Cichello, L G Trist, D Hamill, Dr M Burgess, Mrs C L Bolster, E J Coker, B Bertolissio, Mrs J J Ventura, Louth Park Syndicate (Mgr: Dr M Burgess), Mrs P Zito, Mrs R K Cichello, G R Simpson & Mrs K A M MacNab
Third race start today. At debut, struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Astral Flame with 59kg at $16. Second-up 5th of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Sharing Moments with 58kg at $9.50. Charged home late last time when not beaten far and drawn for a soft run here.
2
Pink And Black Spots, Pink And Black Spots Cap