Stawell   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

CUB 4YO+ Maiden Plate 1300m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.37)  

A solid tempo on the cards with Excelaot leading the way. SHUBAEL (13) ran a nice race fresh at Cranbourne, beaten just three lengths in what looks a stronger maiden than she faces here. Strips fitter, draws well and will be very hard to hold out. ELATION AND JOY (10) has raced twice to date, not beaten far in a pair of slowly run races. She has good speed and can take catching around this circuit. GOLDEN MIKKI (3) was okay fresh at Ararat when midfield which should've brought him on nicely. Can land in a good spot just off the pace and prove competitive. SHIMAZY (12) wasn't far away on debut at Avoca, finishing fourth. Better for that and with natural improvement can sneak into the finish. SMART MOVES (7) could run well on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shubael to win.
1 84285 ELEGANT MAN
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S L Quinlan, P J Quinlan, Miss R Quinlan & J P Accurso
Most recently 5th of 10 at Swan Hill Cge Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Arcandam with 59.5kg at $31. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1212m, slow going 6 len behind Soho Princess carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Not among the main chances.
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R MCLEOD
Pale Blue, Black QS Logo, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
2 39654 EXCELAOT
DAVID NOONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Champagne Doctor with 56.5kg at $6. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kingscote Bm58 on February 22 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Babayka carrying 54kg at $21. Rough hope.
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JACKIE BERIMAN
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
3 2x5x6 GOLDEN MIKKI
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B L Meggitt & P Zamojski
Racing second-up today. Last outing 6th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1306m, 7 len behind Gin Baba carrying 59.5kg at $14. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kings Valley carrying 59.5kg at $6. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
7
FRED W KERSLEY
Light Blue, Silver Vertical Halves, White Seams And Horsehead Logo, Halved Sleeves And Seams
4 MR BREAKDANCE
AMY MCDONALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A McDonald
Gelding by Lean Mean Machine facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Geelong jump-out on March 11. Going well leading into this, finishing eighth in a Camperdown trial before placing in a jump-out at Geelong most recently.
2
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Pom Pom
5 PIRATE'S PASSAGE
STEPHEN LENEHAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S Lenehan, Mrs A M Lenehan, J Mahoney & W L Collihole
First starter by Dark Valley out of Ocean Booty. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
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C J MACREDMOND
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
6 5755x RALPHS BAY
BRAD COLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D S Coulson, Ms K A Penna, B M Cole, R Coulson, Miss S Remess, A J Prendergast, R E Hiatt, C N Gundrill, S Payne, A S Dixon, B Mcconnell, N Marshall, P J Prendergast, P R Stirling & A Currie
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1500m, 6 len behind Gunboat carrying 56.5kg at $71. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Manangatang Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1175m, 13 len behind Minesite carrying 59.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this outing.
5
TAYLA CHILDS
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Royal Blue Seams
7 SMART MOVES
DENNIS JULIUS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J Dentith, R Linklater & Miss C G Gillard
Gelding by Shrewd Rhythm on debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 7. Watch the market.
6
R J HURDLE
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
8 4x00x WHODARESWINS
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Goodwin
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1000m, 26 len behind Nouveau carrying 56.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Tatura Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1000m, 78 len behind Simply Luscious with 59.5kg at $81. Might be better off following this run.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
9 0 BEDOUIN VILLA
PETER CHOW
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B J Pearce
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Altermatum carrying 57.5kg at $71. Finished sixth in a Terang trial over 800m on April 14. Don't think she will trouble this field.
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T P MADDEN
Green With Blue Braces, Yellow Arm Bands And Cap
10 46 ELATION AND JOY
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, Bennett Racing Rosa's Spur (Mgr: N P Bennett), M Buckley, P G Wells, H P Sambor, S S Roth & Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Isn't That Ironic carrying 57.5kg at $16. Last start 6th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1450m, 2 len behind Bavette with 57.5kg at $11. Finds a suitable race.
9
BILLY EGAN
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 4000x MERCHERIE
ALISA HINCH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D R Hinch, G E Colliss & Mrs A Hinch
She is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw January 3 over 1102m, 8 len behind Crepescule carrying 57.5kg at $201. On debut second last of 9 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1100m, 9 len behind Triomphe with 56kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing.
13
JORGE ZUNIGA DIAZ
Sky Blue, Navy Blue And White Checks, Sky Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
12 4 SHIMAZY
PAUL JONES
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B McDonald
At debut, 4th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Stargust with 57.5kg at $6.50. Should be thereabouts.
4
LINDA MEECH
Red, Black Checks And Striped Sleeves
13 377x4 SHUBAEL
MATT LAURIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Eales Racing Pty Ltd, Miss D M Andrew, Para-Dell Racing, D Corboy, R90 Racing, Blur Racing Syndicate, Ballcourt Dream, Willows Racing & R J C Green
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1300m, 3 len behind Grouse Mountain carrying 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1225m, 3.5 len behind Happy Link with 57.5kg at $17. Fitter, well placed.
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DECLAN BATES
Black, Orange Checked Sash, Checked Cap
14 39098 MANHATTAN LANE
M R SHARP
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M K Sharp & M R Sharp
Most recently 8th of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Podargoni with 57.5kg at $151. Before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Melidesh carrying 54kg at $101. Can't have on recent performances.
12
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Yellow, 5 Royal Blue Diamonds, Lime Green Sleeves, Black Cap
15 0x000 A TOM BOWLER
EMMA HAMBLIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms E L Hamblin
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1300m, 22 len behind Breezy Bon with 59.5kg at $31. The race before that second last of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sunny Times carrying 57.5kg at $101. Fully tested again.
14
ZOE WALLER
Royal Blue, Deep Red Star, White With Deep Red Stars Sleeves And Cap