Strathalbyn   11 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Nostradamus Standing at Springfield Farm Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: 400m to WP True, +3m Remainder.  

Moderate tempo with Blondi's Bombshell leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. HYSTERICAL LADY (9) continues to threaten. Can't knock her two runs back and she should be hitting her straps now. Inside alley for Crowther reads favourably. Ready. DREAM BABY (8) showed positive signs in her debut prep back in NSW without getting off the mark. Hasn't been seen at any public work in readiness but should find this easier on stable debut. LIKE A DIAMOND (10) never stopped trying when narrowly missing first-up at Mt Gambier. Will have taken benefit from the hit-out and draws well. Appears one of the main threats. IDRACOWRA (3) finds the maiden win elusive but keeps hinting. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hysterical Lady is ready to get off the mark.
1 74x BLONDI'S BOMBSHELL
DARRYL HEWITT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J C Preston & D L Hewitt
She is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Navigli with 53kg at $151. On debut seventh of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sakasu with 56kg at $61. Wait and see how she returns.
8
MARGARET COLLETT
Pink, White Stars, Pink Cap With White Stars
2 GEEZ GIRL
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
H D Woodhouse, Ms L J Woodhouse, D B Woodhouse, Mrs L K Woodhouse & G Nieddu
Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Adelaide out of Princess Tyla. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Balaklava over 1050m.
9
ZOE LLOYD
Yellow, Brown Star, Quartered Cap
3 83833 IDRACOWRA
STUART PADMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, A Mintz, M E Pittman, D P West, H P Nairn, D A Rose, A Stewart & Dr R Van Dissel
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Smashing Action carrying 56kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Out Of Square carrying 57.5kg at $19. Definite chance.
11
TODD PANNELL
Red, Gold Stars And Cap
4 8080x IVA DREAM
GRANT YOUNG
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J C J Grillett, Mrs T J Glastonbury & Mrs L D Young
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Fast Bubbles with 56kg at $101. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 14 over 1100m, 5 len behind Lift The Bar with 56kg at $101. Cannot recommend until she shows a bit more.
6
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Teal, Black Seams And White Cap
5 06x55 MISS PANTHERLOT
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S B Hayes, T K Phillips, B J Light, Miss S J Feist, A J Pech, Mrs J Evans, BACKWARDS TREADMILL (Mgr: C J Bevan), G Manuel, R Pearson, D Jachmann, W P Fargher, S G Falland, T Manuel, Ms A M Auld, Sir Pantherlot (Mgr: M R Doecke) & J Feist
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kingscote 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on February 20 over 1050m, 2.25 len behind Footprints carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1050m, 1.4 len behind Effusiv carrying 56kg at $18. Can figure in the finish.
10
BEN PRICE
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
6 x0474 REIBY PRINCESS
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A Bain, J Durnberger-Smith, B Fitzgerald, N Rantanen-Reynolds & J D & K B Racing
Most recently 4th of 11 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on March 30 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Hawson with 52kg at $7. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 11 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on March 16 over 1350m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Maheno carrying 54kg at $4.20. In the mix.
7
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Pink, Blue Sash And Cap
7 x480x VELVET GEM
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Dr J K Sinclair
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 26 over 1050m, 12 len behind Divino Cavallo carrying 56kg at $101. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw September 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind Noitulover with 56kg at $26. Expecting a strong run fresh.
5
BROOKE KING
White, Royal Blue Hoops And Cap
8 34x DREAM BABY
DAVID JOLLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J O'Donnell
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw August 13 over 1500m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Slick 'N' Quick with 56kg at $2.80. On debut third of 8 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw July 27 over 1300m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Idle Flyer carrying 56kg at $4. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
4
J POTTER
Cream, Dark Green FF Brand And Armbands
9 33x22 HYSTERICAL LADY
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs B J Blanch, A T Biacsi, R E Thompson, E Blanch, G I Mudie, A L Couzner, G P Walsh, C J Brain, D Ryan & J A Dawson
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Kingscote 3yo+ Mdn on February 22 over 1215m, head behind Ultron with 55kg at $1.40. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Out Of Square with 56.5kg at $5.50. Looks very hard to beat.
2
KAYLA CROWTHER
White, Royal Blue Spot, Royal Blue And Orange Striped Sleeves
10 444x2 LIKE A DIAMOND
JEFFREY SEARLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs M F Searle, J R Searle, G Belperio, Mrs S D Belperio, R L Horsell, I B Clarke, T T Williams, Z H McLellan, P J McLellan, D Mavropoulos, K Mavropoulos, Livin' Large (Mgr: J R Searle), Plunge & Run (Mgr: Mrs M F Searle) & Pietsch Tree Galloping (Mgr: Mrs E Price)
Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind She's Impeccable carrying 55kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Angel Torque with 53.5kg at $61. Hard to beat.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Pink, Black And Pink Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 TROPICAL HOUSE
JAKE STEPHENS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J A Stephens, S G Willoughby, G Cole, D W Court, J W Parham, J Edgar, Nine Dollars (Mgr: J M Neeson), Miss S Middleton, Ms J Court & Ms H I Leahy
First-starter by Omaha Beach out of Golden Century. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Hasn't trialled so use the market as a guide.
1
A J STEAD
Green And Black Stripes, Black Cap