Kilmore   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Northern Health Foundation Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.12)  

Saxon Blood has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. Tough race but looks a good opportunity for ROGAN (7) to get off the mark. Resumed in tougher company and wasn't disgraced when sixth at Cranbourne but will strip much fitter and looks ideally placed here second-up. SAXON BLOOD (8) returns from a long break. Fitted with two hit-outs for the longer trip fresh and showed enough at first campaign to be more than competitive here. COLT FORTY FIVE (5) was safely held at Sandown on debut then improved nicely second time out. With further upside looks a leading player over the longer journey now. Just needs a good steer from the draw. TRANSLUCENT ANGEL (15) was well beaten last time on slow ground but fitter and draws well this time with the big claim. Can improve sharply. SUGGESTED PLAY: Like Rogan out in journey.
1 x05x6 MORI YOSHINARI
ANGELA BENCE
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A Bence
Second-up. First-up after three years 6th of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Royal Dispatch with 59.5kg at $81. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 10 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on October 10 2022 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Highland Blaze with 59.5kg at $16. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
6
P GATT
Brown, Yellow Spots, Black And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
2 SIR AARON ECHIDNA
MICHAEL HUGLIN
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
G W Huglin
Debutant by Shamus Award out of Testthebudget. Finished eighth in a Pakenham jump-out on March 25. Fitter for the one hit-out and drawn well but prefer to see.
4
A MC CABE
Royal Blue, Yellow Chevrons, White Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 STYLISH PRINCE
A & J WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G J Williams
Four-year-old gelding making debut by Lord Of The Sky out of Itchintowin. Purchased for AUD $ 22,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale). Won a trial at Caulfield Heath over 1500m March 20. Has the pedigree, well educated and could measure up without surprising.
7
JAKE DUFFY
Yellow, Blue Spots, Black Cap
4 x0090 THE NOBLE STEED
PETER R GRAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A M Gray
Most recently 9th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1300m, 12 len behind Charming Nic carrying 59.5kg at $101. The race before that second last of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sandwina carrying 59.5kg at $151. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
8
JACK HILL
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 07 COLT FORTY FIVE
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms V A Mayne & Mrs J Edwards
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1300m, 12 len behind Bossy Benita with 58kg at $101. Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tommyess carrying 58kg at $51. Tricky draw but heading the right way and looks ready to win.
9
J FRY
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 9 OPENSEA
NICK RYAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Express One Racing (Mgr: D J Judd), Ambrela (Mgr: T Jones), W Smith, N J Gordon, Ms S E Ramsay, H M Giles, M J Gambell, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), B Dess, Tigerrooblue (Mgr: P J Farrelly), D Collins, R Mitchell, Hoscos Heroes (Mgr: S Hose), Oceans Five, D Mcleod & C L J R Racing
At debut, 9th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Harrumph Harrumph with 59kg at $12. Big run expected.
6
LACHLAN KING
Navy Blue, Pink Diagonal Half And Cap
7 446x6 ROGAN
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & F Brown
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Chest Of Gold with 58kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Pantoja with 58kg at $21. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
8
K JENNINGS
White, Royal Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves And Cap
8 645x SAXON BLOOD
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M W Hayes, Mubu Racing (Mgr: P T Murray), C J Pereira, Mrs C Betteridge, F Cimera, P M R Clancy, B M Clark, S J Colquhoun, A M Dragicevich, W Dungey, M Kent, M Klein-Breteler, W A McTaggart, P Stanley, M L White, H T Wood, Mrs J H Hayes & R J Wood
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw October 29 over 1600m, 9 len behind Winsome Flowers with 57kg at $7.50. On debut second last of 7 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw September 23 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind Didn't Miss Many carrying 58kg at $7. Fitter for two hit-outs and expecting a strong run fresh.
3
C J MACREDMOND
Purple, White Quarters, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 44x0 THE OMAHA EXPRESS
CARLY COOK
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Hall
Second run back. First-up after seven months 12th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1321m, 8 len behind Anchor Down with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1205m, 10 len behind Kilmister carrying 57kg at $12. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
9
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
Green And Black Halves, White Band Green 'cc', Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap With White Seams Pom Pom
10 5x970 GIRLPOWER
STEVEN LAKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S A Lake & Mrs J M Lake
Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1850m, slow going 11 len behind Pensatore with 57.5kg at $6. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1612m, 6 len behind Sea Strike with 57.5kg at $101. Can't recommend until she offers some improvement.
2
T P MADDEN
Black And White Stripes, Maroon Sleeves, Black And White Quartered Cap
11 x557x LARAPINETA TRAIL
JODY THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N F Thompson, Ms J L Thompson, Mrs F J Thompson, P Connors, Miss C Connors, J Connors & Miss M Penney
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1604m, 6 len behind Sound Of Jura with 57.5kg at $31. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1300m, 8 len behind Boulder Jack with 57.5kg at $101. Wait and see how she comes up.
7
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
12 7466 MY LUNA
LINC SULLIVAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J P Byers, L J Sullivan, W R Byers, T P Brew, M W Byers, P J Limbrick, B R Hobbs, G A Dempsey, Mrs K Dempsey, The Circus (Mgr: D M O'Callaghan) & P Quattrocchi
Last start ran last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind The Muffin Man with 57.5kg at $31. Before that 4th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Sandwina carrying 57.5kg at $21. Last two in much tougher and can improve sharply here.
12
T P MADDEN
Lime Green, White And Grey Band And Armbands
13 07 RIDOTTA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J Everett, Ms J R Baker, Ms S M Woodcock & Meredith Park (Mgr: Ms S M Woodcock)
Had two starts to date. At debut, 12th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1170m, 11 len behind Blondie's Toronado with 57.5kg at $15. Second-up 7th of 13 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1406m, slow going 5.5 len behind Whirlwind carrying 57.5kg at $41. Well placed this time and can improve sharply.
5
C J PARISH
Orange, Pale Blue Diamond, Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
14 9004 SAMANTHA MAY BE
BEN O'FARRELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M Hirst, B O'Farrell & P Dillon
Most recently 4th of 11 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1850m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pensatore carrying 57.5kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 14 at Terang 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hard To Go Wrong carrying 57.5kg at $91. Happy to avoid.
11
JASON WEBB
Royal Blue And Gold Hoops, White And Red Seams Sleeves, Black Cap
15 37x70 TRANSLUCENT ANGEL
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
D W Stutt
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 7th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sandwina with 57.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1406m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whirlwind with 58kg at $31. Has the inside gate and is expected to go much better.
1
SAM KENNEDY
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap