Geelong   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Recycle 4 Change 3YO Maiden Plate 1212m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. BAKERSBEND (1) has raced twice to date for two placings, beaten just half a length at Sandown Lakeside last time out. Has the form on the board for this and with any luck from a slightly sticky gate he should take a power of beating. WILD DANCER (5) debuted over 1008m at Sale, beaten under three lengths in a sound effort. He should appreciate the rise in trip here and Shinn going on is a huge positive. FLORINA REGION (8) is a filly by Pariah on debut for the Begg yard. Jump outs have been solid but must respect the market. MY CATALYST (10) is a filly by Shalaa on debut. She won her latest jump out and can figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bakersbend to win.
1 32 BAKERSBEND
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G Baldwin, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, B Nally, B Bannerman, Sunday Knight, B Morris, D Elliott, Bute St, Ben Gee Racing, M Drum, M Telford, T Weir, P Hetherington, BlinkBonnie Racing, L Hernan, C Morris-Jones, R McIntosh, St Arnaud Crew & D Drum
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Edges Diamond with 58kg at $5. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Santa Ana Moon carrying 58kg at $12. Leading prospect.
8
D YENDALL
Navy Blue, BB Over Line, Navy Blue Cap
2 BIG SEXY
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M R Adriaans, Mrs L Adriaans, Miss G De Vincenzo, C Kennedy, Mrs D Ziros, L Ziros, K Bodganovski, P Wall, A Brimacombe, D Reeves, D Patterson, J Lynch, Rednugchub (Mgr: M J Edwards), S M Nestor, P Nestor, D J Edwards, D Nestor, Miss K Adriaans & R Adriaans
Gelding by Swear making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Ararat on April 1. Can make an immediate impact despite an awkward draw.
10
J ALLEN
White, Lime Green Fleur De Lys, Black And Lime Green Diabolo Sleeves And Quartered Cap
3 0x EM SIXTY
HENRY DWYER
3YO  GR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Rockmount (Mgr: G D Guest)
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1300m, 13 len behind Boulder Jack with 58kg at $71. Will take great benefit from this outing.
4
J MOTT
Navy Blue, Gold Diamonds, Armbands And Diamonds Cap
4 TITAN'S SPIRIT
NIKKI BURKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K G Williams & Mrs D O Williams
Gelding by Impending making his first appearance. Trialled on April 10 at Caulfield Heath over 1000m and finished fourth. Hasn't shown a great deal in trials leading up to this and inclined to invest in others barring market move.
3
BEAU MERTENS
White, Green Circles, Armbands And Cap
5 4 WILD DANCER
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), P Esse, F Mussa, P Caruso, Ms J A Barnes, B M Jackson, B Davis, Bearman Racing, Mrs J A Low, D J Veal, Mrs L Veal, A Clinton, M Clinton, D G S Pony Club, B Boshier, P O B O S C H & Ms M Bellew
At debut, 4th of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1008m, 2.75 len behind Babushka Miss with 58kg at $9.50. Progressive type who should prove hard to beat.
1
B SHINN
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
6 43 BANYAN JENNI
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 56.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Sharing Moments carrying 56kg at $6.50. Last start 3rd of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1008m, 0.8 len behind Babushka Miss with 56kg at $5. Plenty of scope for improvement and is one of the major players.
11
C NEWITT
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
7 6x EBONY FIGHTER
MICK SHEPHERDSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Best And Fairest 4 (Mgr: M A Shepherdson), R Rees, R I Chapman, Tough Love Syndicate (Mgr: A M McDonough), B T Corcoran, Digdeeper (Mgr: B W Hayes), Miss C L Cotter, D J Slocum, S D Moir, K T R S Racing (Mgr: K Pengelly) & Ms M G C Caliste
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 12 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Alero carrying 57kg at $7. Resumes after a recent trial win. Can improve.
9
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Cerise Vee Yoke, Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Diamond
8 FLORINA REGION
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J K Sullivan, Ms J F Andrews & Grahame Begg Racing (Mgr: G M & Mrs S R Begg)
Three-year-old filly making debut by Pariah out of Devoirs. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on March 31. Then followed up with a fifth at Caulfield Heath in a 800m trial on April 10. Has an inside draw so a bold showing is expected.
2
JORDAN CHILDS
Black, Gold Cap
9 8x MARISTELA
GEMMA RIELLY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms G Rielly, EquineTrain Racing, S McKenzie, D S Wenske, S O'Neill, Lets Mount Up, J Bartlett, M McMillan, D Rosenzweig, B Griffin, Fillies Who Flutter, G Polites, B Stallan, D Della Rocca, A Woodall, Mares in the Money, K Hume, Mrs H Kendler, K Holman & S Martin
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 8th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 18 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Savagery Vibe carrying 57kg at $61. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
6
TIANNI CHAPMAN
Gunmetal Grey, Teal Seams And Checked Sash, Checked Cap, Teal Pom Pom
10 MY CATALYST
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms K M Eden
Three-year-old filly making debut by Shalaa out of Shabaia. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on April 14. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
7
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
11 6x9x OH LA BELLE
RENE POMPE
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
R J Pompe & Ms T L Miller
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 9 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1100m, 14 len behind Icy Pole carrying 56kg at $101. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1100m, 12 len behind Omaha Dawn with 56kg at $101. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Geelong on April 2. Might be better off following this run.
10
STEPHANIE HATELEY
Teal And Gold Triangular Quarters, Teal And Black Seams Sleeves, Black And White Hooped Cap
12 VINCENTINA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), P H & B N (Mgr: B J Nally) & V J Nally
Filly by The Autumn Sun facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on April 10 at Caulfield Heath over 1000m and finished seventh. Wouldn't shock.
5
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap