Horsham   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Vale Jim White WRC Life Member Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo from Bella Russian leading Wheat King. Lindsay Park looks to have a highly-suitable race for GLAMOUR ANA (10) to break through. Was placed in three of four in the debut campaign and then third again first-up in a tougher race than this. With the benefit from that run, and from a gun draw, she's clearly the one to beat. LIKE A DIAMOND (11) has performed consistently across the border and should be nearing peak fitness after two runs back. TWO CUBED (13) was well-held first-up but improved into the prep last campaign so a better showing would not surprise. DARATING (3) was terrible on debut but it was interesting to note good market support that day - $6.50 to $3.90 - so probably needs to be given another chance from the good draw. STJERNE (2) is also drawn well and is in good hands so might be one for the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Glamour Ana to win.
1 0489x CIRCA
ANNE BLACKBURN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss I A Blackburn
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1800m, 30 len behind Tothemoonandback with 59.5kg at $9.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Casterton Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Exabanoise carrying 59.5kg at $17. Will need this hitout.
12
JASON WEBB
Lime Green, Yellow Cap
2 x0657 STJERNE
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P F McLaren, B R McLaren, W D Mackenzie, Miss O K Mackenzie, Mrs K M Mackenzie, Mrs B J McLaren & D Bourke
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Asmita carrying 59.5kg at $31. The start before that 5th of 7 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Champagne Doctor with 57.5kg at $21. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.
3
J FRY
Cream, Burgundy Chevrons And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 0 DARATING
VINCENT MALADY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A Puyat
Was well-supported at debut, eased back early on 11th of 14 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1100m, 8 len behind Blue Allure with 59kg at $3.90. Can improve with that run under his belt.
1
WILL GORDON
Light Blue, Dark Blue Diamonds And Red Cap
4 56 WHEAT KING
AUSTY COFFEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Baldwin, D L Coffey, D J Lowry, P G Lowry, J A Sheahan, M E Ryan, J Ryan, Mrs L S Coffey, J R Coffey, S Crow, W S Miller, Mrs M M Coffey & Ms J G O'Sullivan
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind Moonraker with 59kg at $31. Last start struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 975m, 7 len behind Kathy's Rose with 59kg at $12. Prepared to overlook.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Orange, White Armbands
5 6569x SHASAM
STEPHEN LENEHAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki & J Kimpton
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw November 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Very Grateful carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Rishiri with 57.5kg at $17. Will take great benefit from this outing.
6
EOIN WALSH
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
6 4 SHIMAZY
PAUL JONES
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms N L Osborne, Mrs K L Thomson, RJ Thomson, D Mcnamara, A J Swain, Miss R Moos, D C Jones, D L O'Donnell & P A G Jones
At debut, 4th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Stargust carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Fair debut but meets some handy types here.
4
LINDA MEECH
Red, Black Checks And Striped Sleeves
7 6x746 BELLA RUSSIAN
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
P A Preusker, K L Corstens, A Bennetto, B I Vienna, D J Dicarla, D A Dumbleton, D Putland, P Hardisty, P Laspatzis, P J Smith & P J Whittaker
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 975m, 3 len behind Russian Ember with 57kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Peace Baby carrying 57kg at $15. Worth following up.
11
MS C PULS
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 438 BELLE FROM HELL
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A J May
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, got back early 4th in a small field at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1106m, 2 len behind Edges Diamond carrying 56kg at $31. Last start 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Murph carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. SCRATCHED.
8
LINDA MEECH
Black, White Alexander Racing Logo
9 CONCORDIA'S GRACE
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
First starter by Zed out of Concordia purchased for NZD $ 2,700 (Gavelhouse 2023 Thoroughbred 1 May auction). Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Breeding suggests she'll be at her best over further than this.
7
HARRY GRACE
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Star Cap
10 222x3 GLAMOUR ANA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J McAlpine, Mrs M B Batty, Mrs L M Boyce, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs K Heritage, Mrs T M Heritage, Ms E Coussell, Mrs K Mobilio, Mrs L Redvers, Mrs M Redvers, Mrs R A Garrett, Mrs J Gordon, Mrs J M Johnson, Ms M Jurlsich, Ms B A Otton, Mrs C A Otton & Mrs B S N Forrester
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Zunna carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Stage 'N' Screen with 56kg at $19. Been a model of consistency and better for the good first-up run.
5
P GATT
Aqua Blue, Pink Sash And Cap, Aqua Blue Pom Pom
11 44x25 LIKE A DIAMOND
JEFFREY SEARLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
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)
Third-up today. First-up ran on 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. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hysterical Lady with 56.5kg at $5.50. Can fight out the finish.
9
T P MADDEN
Pink, Black And Pink Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
12 POLLY ROSE
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
L A Stapleton, Boom Rat Racing (Mgr: D S Wakefield), T M Malone, L P Wakefield, G D Wakefield, D George, C Polkinghorne, J Bruty, M Kane, T Cowan, S Baker, A Brown, D J House, R T Davies & T M Wakefield
Filly by I Am Immortal making her first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on April 8 at Donald when finished seventh. Jumpout winner back in February but recent efforts have only been fair.
10
JACK HILL
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap
13 234x6 TWO CUBED
DANIEL BOWMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D W Letchford, Ms J L Low, Mrs K Murray, G Murray, K Robinson & Ms L Mills
Second-up. First-up after six months settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind From A Distance carrying 56kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Coffin Dodger with 55kg at $4.50. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement.
8
MELISSA JULIUS
Lime, Red Epaulettes And Hooped Cap