Wagga   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

MERCHANT NAVY AT KOORINGAL COUNTRY BOOSTED SHOWCASE MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +4m 1400m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Slick pace with Roullottie finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. DITA VON (12) has improved at each start in her debut prep, turning in a strong showing here last start when beaten narrowly. Rates highly on recent performance and should be at her top now. The one to beat. IN THE NIC OF TIME (5) was no match for a very impressive maiden winner here last start but still ran well to finish second, with a significant gap back to third. Is another likely improver and has gun hoop in Loy sticking. Main danger. PARTY IT DOWN (14) chased gamely into a midfield finish on debut at Canberra. Is sure to have come on from the experience and is capable of giving this a big shake. ROULLOTTIE (10) finds the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been without trying. Carries a fitness edge and has good tactical speed. Should give backers a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Dita Von.
1 570x4 CHENTILEENO
SARAH MURRAY-LESLIE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Tiree Holdings
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Canberra Mdn on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind She'sadare carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Moruya Mdn on August 5 over 1310m, slow going 1.0 len behind Levis Criminalibus with 57kg at $2.30. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Brown, Pink Spots And Cap
2 79558 DEFYING
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Knight
At the latest run got back early 8th of 14 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind King Czar with 59kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 14 at Albury Super Mdn on March 20 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Eclair Awesome with 55kg at $101. Has the task ahead.
13
C J PARISH
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
3 256x7 DOC MARCH
GARY COLVIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 13 at this track Super Mdn on March 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hollerloud with 55.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Barzura Brontie with 56.5kg at $26. Rates highly and should improve.
6
C LEVER
Royal Blue, Black Vees, Armbands And Cap
4 73225 CONJOIN
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J J R Partnership, Horse Ventures, M S Logan, Ms J L Murdoch, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, P A Jones, Mrs D G Jones, M G Jones, Mrs B M Joseph, P H Joseph & Wasp (Mgr: A D E Paul)
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on April 4 over 1209m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Apparate with 58.5kg at $3.90. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Corowa Ctry Mdn on March 8 over 1300m, nose behind After The One carrying 59kg at $2.70. Definite winning chance. Rates highly and is among the better chances.
11
N SOUQUET
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 2 IN THE NIC OF TIME
TODD SMART
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
B McAlister, C Melville, M Connelly, Shedlife (Mgr: M Gafa), Baker St (Mgr: D Baker), S Jackman, D McCallion, J Sheehan, Mrs T Jackman, D Gaul, M Bartley, G Jenkins, Mrs K Jenkins, G Love, C Love, R Smart, A McAlister, T Smart, J Hartmann & R Franklin
At debut, 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 4 len behind Foreman's Gully with 58.5kg at $9. Has upside and can open his account.
2
BRODIE LOY
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
6 7 MAJESTIC ROCA
DANNY BEASLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Beasley
At debut, 7th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Foreman's Gully with 58.5kg at $14. Has upside and may pay to follow up.
8
LOUISE DAY
Pale Blue, Red Diagonal Stripes, Red Lightning Bolt Sleeves, White Cap
7 9 THE SWEENEY
ROSS PURCELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Sweeney & J Bourke
Was at a huge quote at debut, 9th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 12 len behind Foreman's Gully with 57kg at $61. Others look better prospects.
3
J LYON
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
8 5 GROUP CHAT
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P M Duryea, M G Duryea, Ms B M Duryea, J N Edmunds, M K S Goodger, Miss P A Lindsay & Ms H M O'Reilly
Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 9 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind One Hard Lady with 57.5kg at $4.60. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.
4
NICK HEYWOOD
Light Blue And White Stripes, Lime Sleeves And Cap
9 76x97 LAIRY
RODGER WATERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R Waters, M Lucas, Mrs A Lucas, J J A Waters, Miss G K Waters & Mrs M J Waters
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, 21 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 57.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Gundagai Mdn on April 6 over 1180m, 9 len behind Christmas Star with 56kg at $101. Prefer to see her show some form before considering.
12
JOSH RICHARDS
Gold, Blue Cap
10 23333 ROULLOTTIE
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
P Knight
Going well. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Mdn on April 6 over 1180m, 4 len behind Christmas Star with 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track Super Mdn on March 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hollerloud with 55.5kg at $7. Can push forward again and is among the chances.
5
J KISSICK
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
11 8900 DISRUPTION
MICHELLE TEALE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
P M Knight
Most recently second last of 12 at Gundagai Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kotaishi carrying 56.5kg at $201. Before that second last of 11 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 13 len behind Read My Lips carrying 53.5kg at $101. Expecting a similar result today.
7
J PENZA
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
12 622 DITA VON
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
P M Knight
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track Super Mdn on March 30 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Hollerloud carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on March 13 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Three Musketeers carrying 56kg at $26. Shapes as a key runner.
9
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
13 8 ICONIC ROSE
DOUG GORREL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Rosengren Racing (Mgr: H Rosengren)
Was as a despised roughie at debut, eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 11 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 53.5kg at $101. Others look better prospects.
10
VIOLET SOULSBY
Pink, Red Rose, Seams Sleeves, Hooped Cap
14 51 PARTY IT DOWN
PAUL FACOORY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
B J Facoory, N D Lester, P Isles, Ms S Isles, Mrs K Duffy & Mrs B Evans
At debut, 5th of 8 at Canberra Mdn on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind She'sadare carrying 56.5kg at $6. Shows talent and is expected to measure up.
7
DAMON BUDLER
Purple, Gold And Red Checked Sleeves, Black Cap