Warracknabeal   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.44)  

Expecting Skyler's Princess to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. PETROULA (11) only beat one home last start, but was still only beaten less than 2.5 lengths and that was dropping back to 1000m. Suited by returning to 1200m this weekend and drawn to lob in a prominent position. SILVER SNOW (4) has drawn poorly and was never a factor on debut but had trialled well in the lead-up to that so happy to give another chance. ATTACHMENTS (7) has also only been seen once for a fifth placing, but was put away after that and there was a lot to like about a recent Donald jumpout win. IMMORTAL JUSTICE (9) was an improver last start and has the right man aboard - Dean Yendall - to help overcome the tricky gate. XIGUOUS EQUUS (2) has been around the mark at two starts to date. SUGGESTED PLAY: Petroula to win.
1 75060 GLOBAL WITNESS
STEPHEN LENEHAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M Adam, D Pavlov & S Lenehan
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Swan Hill Cge Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, 17 len behind Arcandam carrying 59.5kg at $151. The start before that ran last in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1000m, 11 len behind Zouper Fund with 59.5kg at $151. Can't have on recent performances.
3
LESTER GRACE
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
2 34 XIGUOUS EQUUS
COLIN CHANDLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A W Bell
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Colac Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1008m, 2.5 len behind Nietzsche carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Last start 4th of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Geffina carrying 59.5kg at $19. Further improvement in store and is worth including.
6
T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Cerise Stripe, White And Cerise Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Cerise Stripe Cap, White Pom Pom
3 KEEPY UPPY
CLINT MARSHALL
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs V M Marshall
Gelding by Shamoline Warrior on debut. Ran 3rd in a Great Western jump-out on March 20.
10
C J MACREDMOND
Green, Gold Sleeves And Cap
4 5 SILVER SNOW
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey) & D P McLennan
At debut, 5th of 9 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind From A Distance carrying 58kg at $8.50. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Looms as a serious contender.
11
R MCLEOD
Cream And Brown Checks
5 583x3 SKYLER'S PRINCESS
MICHAEL SELL
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MISS J K AGIUS &Ï¿½R J HALL
Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at Alexandra Pic-Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Team America with 65kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Healesville Pic-Mdn on November 23 over 1200m, neck behind Windy Wheels with 65kg at $6. Hard to make a case.
7
JASON WEBB
Black, Turquoise Checks, Quartered Cap
6 8x070 ZANABA ROSE
JAMIE BARRY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
P J Grundy, J R Fryers, Miss L M Barry, A J Turner, B W Daniels, Mrs M Daniels, Mrs E J Fryers, A J Chapman, C Cerni, T A Chapman, D Maynard, P R Wakeman, E R Wakeman, Mrs D M Gosling, J A Wright & D F Grundy
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1206m, 6 len behind Whitson with 57.5kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 7 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind Champagne Doctor with 57.5kg at $51. Can't have on recent performances.
7
MS A HERRMANN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
7 5x ATTACHMENTS
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 10 at Ballarat F Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Keepsake carrying 57kg at $61. Expected to feature.
8
WILL PRICE
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
8 0x8 DOLCE D'AMOUR
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Brittain Racing, D J Dunstan, P J Gallivan, G L Toll, M J Byrne, JASEZ Racing, G E Homley, B J Devlin, Throw The Stumps, W F Johnstone, Mrs B R Johnstone, D A Barker, Jaybeeque Racing, D W Spicer, K L Colwell, R P McDonald & D P Kerr
Second-up. First start ran last of 14 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Polyglot with 56kg at $61. Returned from break eased back early on 8th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Stargust with 57kg at $11. Happy to watch again.
4
MELISSA JULIUS
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
9 2853 IMMORTAL JUSTICE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D Smith, Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith) & Mrs M Smith
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Stargust with 57kg at $3.30. Before that 5th of 7 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Self Serve with 56kg at $21. In the mix.
9
D YENDALL
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
10 0x MISS MAVERICK
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss Maverick, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, K J Cooney, Mrs L M Cooney, T I Bibby, D W Laidlaw, P Fitzgerald, J A Cross, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), Mrs A K Clarke, J S Jennings, J A Hines, J H Mensforth, IFF ONLY (Mgr: Ms B Meyers), S L Rose, Catch up beers (Mgr: G S J Kelly) & D K Grant
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 13th of 15 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 21 len behind La Pleine Lune with 56kg at $101. Debut was in a tough race, but prefer to see again.
5
JACK HILL
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap
11 0x237 PETROULA
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D L Guihot, Mrs A Rossi, S Scaffidi-Muta, J King, J C Mackenzie, Ms L Duncan, C J Finnegan, W H Rigg, C Cachia, Mrs M Cachia, A H Price, Bentleigh Bowls (Mgr: P T Watson), Run Of The Mills (Mgr: D Blood), Kratzie Racing Class Of 23 & Kratzie Racing 2023 (Mgr D W Kratzmann)
At the latest run from last on the turn second last of 8 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Coco Pop carrying 57kg at $19. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Erminia with 57kg at $8. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat.
2
MITCHELL AITKEN
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
12 PRINCESS MADDIE
SEAN MOTT
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
S Mott, D Alley, M Borgobello, T Chandler, S Haberfield, P Hayat, P Heeps, P Lamming, S Morgan, J Norden, B Pledge, P Sturgess, M Sultan, G Wright & J Wright
Three-year-old filly (D'argento - Edea). She has four recent trials prior to her debut today. Finished fourth in a Kyneton jump-out on April 11. Won a jumpout in March and has drawn well, so don't dismiss.
1
R J HURDLE
Maroon, Lime Green Epaulettes And Pom Pom
13 97959 WISH GRANTED
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R L Harding & Mrs J E Harding
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Colac 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1208m, 7 len behind Coldenkim carrying 57.5kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 8 at Benalla F&M Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1412m, 9 len behind Coco Jen with 58kg at $101. Has had plenty of chances and tempted to look elsewhere.
9
P GATT
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands