Warrnambool   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Ecycle Solutions Maiden Hurdle 3200m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)  

FARAG (2) makes his jumps debut for the Purcell yard. He ran in the Terang Cup fresh but looked solid jumping in a recent trial and will have no issue staying strongly over this sort of trip. Expecting he runs well. HIGHNESS (4) has experience over the jumps, beaten by Vadarchie as a $1.65 favourite at Pakenham over the jumps last time out. Likely more depth here but he can improve. NORMANDY BRIDGE (6) makes his jumps debut off a long spell. On his day he was a very good flat horse, and he's trialled over the jumps very well on a few occasions. No surprise to see him short in betting. HIGHLAND BLAZE (3) makes his jumps debut off the back of strong flat form and solid trials. Will stay the trip well. SO BRAVE (7) can figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: Farag each-way.
1 31452 COOL KING
SYMON WILDE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 69.0KG
D Smith
Is making a debut in a jumps race, two back finished fifth of 7 starters at this track Bm64 on March 10 over 3300m, 18 len behind Highness with 67kg at $3.60 and last start finished second of 11 runners at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 2200m, a neck behind The True Believer with 69.5kg at $5. Go close. Good run on the flat latest and worth including this line-up.
3
DEAN PARKER
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
2 041x7 FARAG
AARON PURCELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
P Groidis, Mrs M Groidis, Mrs S A Wright & I G Wright
Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months eased back early on finished seventh of 10 starters at Terang Terang Cup on April 13 over 2150m, 8 len behind Ziryab with 55kg at $61. Previously second-up finished sixth of 11 starters at Morphettville Bm74 on June 22 over 2500m, slow track; 6 len behind Dixie Whistler with 60kg at $17. Sure to prove tough to beat.
8
WILL GORDON
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered cap
3 12194 HIGHLAND BLAZE
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
J W Pallot, Mrs D M Pallot, W Pallot, R Pallot,M L Dalton, L Armstrong, G J Armstrong, M A L Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, A L Stevens, Mrs E J Stevens, R O C Ingle, J R Dalton, C Dalton, S A Dalton, D Dalton, Catas No 1, Buffto's First Kiss & Quail Kings
Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last start finished fourth of 9 runners at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 3000m, 1.4 len behind Lodbrok carrying 61kg at $6.50. The start before that; got back early finished ninth of 12 runners at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 10 over 3200m, 7 len behind Silent Surrente carrying 53kg at $18. Good flat form should translate.
2
JORDAN HART
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
4 05112 HIGHNESS
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, P Cunningham, A Cooke, Ms G J Triffett & M Doyle
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start finished second of 8 runners at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 13 over 3200m, on slow going 5.5 len behind Vadarchie carrying 69.5kg at $1.65. The start before that; favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 3006m slow track defeating Octahedron with 68kg at $2.30. Found his best form now. Better for that experience and is a top chance.
7
TOM RYAN
White, Midnight Blue Stars
5 61043 LORD GOLDBERG
ANDREW BOBBIN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 69.0KG
Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin), D J Trigg, A R Bobbin, D L O'Donnell & W R Jorgensen
Recent form hard to fault. Last run rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished third of 9 runners at Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 6 over 3250m, slow track; 2.25 len behind Bitcoin with 69.5kg at $11. Run before eased back early on finished fourth of 8 starters at Edenhope 0 - 58 on March 8 over 1850m, 4.5 len behind Vizie carrying 60kg at $10. Fought on last time. Certainly worth another chance in this suitable contest.
7
ARRON LYNCH
Red And Black Halves, Black Cap
6 0039x NORMANDY BRIDGE
CIARON MAHER
7YO  BLACK  GELDING 69.0KG
G T Ryan, C L Marks, W G Moore, J P Henderson, K J Weight & M N Pratt
Resuming today after eight months. Finished off last preparation 9 of 10 starters at Caulfield Qlty August 31 over 2000m, 12 len behind Young Werther with 56.5kg at $16. First up last campaign 6 of 7 starters at Flemington Aus Cup Pre March 9 2024 over 1800m, 6 len behind Young Werther carrying 56kg at $8. Has the class, go close.
1
STEVEN PATEMAN
Royal Blue, White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
7 412x3 SO BRAVE
JOHN LEEK JR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 69.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished third of 8 starters at Mornington Bm64 on April 6 over 2460m, 2.75 len behind Move On In carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Can feature with the right run.
4
MR LUCA REMONDET
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
8 66554 TOPSPIN
SIMON RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
S P Morrissy, Mrs K E Ryan, Mrs R J Morrissy & Dick & Morrissy Racing (Mgr: S P Morrissy)
Last start finished fifth of 9 starters at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 6 over 3250m, slow track; 5 len behind Bitcoin with 66.5kg at $31. Race before finished fifth in a small field at this track Stple on March 28 over 3450m, on slow going 23 len behind Tom Foolery carrying 62.5kg at $21. Big task ahead.
6
BRAIDON SMALL
Blue And Pink Diamonds And Blue Cap
9 610x7 ZEGALO
AMY MCDONALD
8YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Ms A McDonald, B J Nally, D R Lawrence, M Byrnes, H McDonald, Where's Ugle (Mgr: A J Brown), J Williams, Mannerim Park 2 (Mgr: Ms A McDonald), Silver Toes Racing (Mgr: J G Wagner), H Darzi, D K Hardacre, J M White, D Thompson, Miss S P Paul, M R Williams & Anycupowilldo 3 (Mgr: D M Dempsey)
Racing second-up today. First-up after three months finished seventh of 9 runners at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 21 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Sparkle Link carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up finished sixth of 7 runners at Geelong Bm64 on December 13 over 2265m, 6 len behind The True Believer with 58.5kg at $31. Fitter and is well placed back over the jumps.
9
M KELLY
Royal Blue, Orange Stars, Orange With Royal Blue Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 9274x REDELLA
BEVAN LAMING
7YO  B/BR  MARE 67.0KG
S B Laming & EST B A Collins
Returning from a spell making her jumps debut. She ended last campaign with finished fourth of 12 runners at Hamilton Bm58 on September 16 over 2200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Hoodys Horse with 57.5kg at $6 and before that finished seventh of 9 runners at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 21 over 2100m, 5 len behind Commando Drift with 51kg at $11. Has since run in a trial, where she ran fourth. Happy to watch this time.
5
D HORNER JNR
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
11 x0050 HEZAFOX
ERIC MUSGROVE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 69.0KG
Mrs I Musgrove, P Morgan, Mrs S Morgan, J B Stokes, Mrs D Stokes & Mrs H I Beasley
Last outing didn't finish the race at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 6 over 3250m. The run before finished fifth of 7 runners at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on March 28 over 3200m, on slow going 19 len behind Loft with 69.5kg at $34. Not likely.
4
M KELLY
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Red Cap