Donald   03 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Mackays Family Jewellers Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.73)  

Not a great deal of pace on paper so it may be left to one of the debutants to take it up. The form guide says FAT BOTTOM GIRL (9) is second-up here, but she took part in a recent abandoned race at Warracknabeal and it is worth noting there was good money for her that day. She's going to be good odds here but it is not a strong race and she looks a nice chance. THROW ME A KISS (14) has shown enough to suggest she can play a role on debut, despite the wide draw. FRIENDZONED (17) should be right around the mark. RENEGE (4) kicked off in town last prep. He has been solid and a recent jump out win hinted at him coming back better this time around. SUGGESTED PLAY: Something on Fat Bottom Girl.
1 BARBECUE SAUCE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S Nolen & Mrs S Nolen
Gelding by Deep Field making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Caulfield Heath trial over 800m on April 10. Facing a stiff test.
13
LOGAN MCNEIL
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
2 HARBOUR CITY
DARRYL DODSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D I Dodson, R J Atchison, Mrs H A Atchison, Ms M E Ellis, R Calverley, M Garratt, M Meehan, B D Towson, J Scanlon, M F Coyle, R J Knights, A Cummins, N J Wayman & A Iannuzzi
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Ilovethiscity out of Princess Marauder. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Naracoorte over 900m. Drawn well but would prefer to see him do something before recommending.
3
R J HURDLE
Cerise And Black Halves, White Band And Armbands, Hooped Cap
3 46x58 I'M BATMAN
HELEN BURNS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs H L Burns, Ms M J Mitton, A G Mitton & H S Doyle
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 975m, 1.75 len behind Russian Ember with 59kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 10 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1206m, 8 len behind Betwitchery with 58kg at $26. Capable of a big run.
4
JACKIE BERIMAN
Green And Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 6x35x RENEGE
THOMAS CONLAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M McIntosh, R D Heffernan, Two Butchers & The Cook (Mgr: P M Revell), J C McIntosh, Ms M A Hill, D A Organ, R Toull, Miss K Moisis, R Wilczynski, H Thompson, T Else, L A Mcinerney, S Jarvis, L McIntosh, Mrs K J Organ, S Weerasinghe, N Sestan, J Mitchell, Miss E Conroy, M Owen & D Cross
Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Escarpa with 58kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Pieris carrying 57kg at $1.80. Everything points to a positive return.
2
WILL GORDON
Mauve, Black FX And Seams
5 25x5 AREYOUREADYFORIT
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, M Bornholdt, Miss J C Russell, Mrs B Murray, Miss D M Laidley, Miss S Peatling, W N Grange, S R Armistead, P A Toleman, P T Blair, We're Back (Mgr: D Gordon) & J Cook
Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after six months 5th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Altermatum carrying 57kg at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Big Swinger with 55kg at $15. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
15
D YENDALL
Multi-Colour Vee And Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
6 BALLYNACALLY
ADAM CHAMBERS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
W T Slattery
Mare by Toronado on debut. Won a jump-out at Terang on April 24. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
7
T P MADDEN
Cerise, Light Blue Braces And Cap
7 x3770 BRAZENLY
JACK LAING
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss E Laing
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Finance Shogun with 54.5kg at $13. The run before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind No Fooling with 54.5kg at $61. Requires significant improvement.
2
SAGE DURIC
Black, White Spartan Helmet, Red Armbands And Seams Cap
8 DINA TYCOON
NICK RYAN
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 57.0KG
Blue Healer (Mgr: G J Hunt), N R Ryan, C J Zammit, D Harland, L Gould, G C Lawson, C L Gould, B P Carson & B W Grimley
Filly by Holler on debut. Finished seventh in a Werribee jump-out on April 17. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
8
R MCLEOD
White, Two Red Aces, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 x64x3 FAT BOTTOM GIRL
JANE BAKER
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J Baker, P T Hepburn, Ms K Barker, B Brooks, H Fitzpatrick, A & Mrs K Johnson, Ms D Forth, P Couty, J Oppedisano, Ms S Newnham, D Fisher, Ms G Gale, N Plant, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S Jennings), Yarbo (Mgr: A King), Charles Sundays (Mgr: Ms D Forth), Coupla Cold Ones (Mgr: Ms D Waayers)
Second run back. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1000m, 2 len behind Iron Fury with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 1000m, 10 len behind Rubiquity carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form.
11
MELISSA JULIUS
Light Blue, Claret Star, Light Blue, Claret Star Cap
10 87x84 MAJESTIC MAREMMA
OLIVIA OSBORNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R A Osborne, W B Brisbourne & Dr C P Duddy
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, 8 len behind Lavandula carrying 57.5kg at $81. Last start 4th of 9 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1000m, 2 len behind Rubick's Gem carrying 57kg at $5. Hard to have in this company.
14
BRITTANY BUTTON
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
11 MISS DELIGHTFUL
AARON PURCELL
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell)
Three-year-old filly (St Jean - Memory Lane). Aaron Purcell has her ready for this with three recent trials leading in today's debut. Finished fourth in a Terang jump-out on April 24. Watch market closely.
6
LINDA MEECH
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
12 22x SUN SETTING
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Speir carrying 56kg at $4.40. On debut second of 7 at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Tsarine carrying 56kg at $5. Expected to feature.
17
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
13 807x4 SUPIDO'S LITTLEONE
HELEN BURNS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, Mr S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, Mr A G Mitton, Ms H L Burns, Mr G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, Mr F H J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, Mrs C M Crossfield
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 7 at Hillston Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Montrock with 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 1300m, nose behind Yes Yes Tess carrying 54.5kg at $16. Will struggle against these.
9
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Green And Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
14 THROW ME A KISS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs S Steel, Mrs J S Devitt, Mrs J Gordon, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs S E Devitt, Mrs J R Garretto, Mrs R A Gerdtz, Miss M L King, Mrs C D Lane, Ms E Seeley, Mrs S A Wilson, Mrs M Follett, Mrs M K Scholz, Mrs T De Pasquale, Ms F Long, Ms H Park & Ms S Robertson
Filly by Nicconi making her first appearance. Won a Pakenham jump-out on April 22. Blinkers added and pay to keep safe.
10
C J PARISH
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
15 7x BREECHES
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock J Lovett, R J Raw, Mrs R Raw, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, Raphie, D R Roberts, J R Rourke, M R Cant, P A Walsh, B S Wilson, Mrs M C Meigan, R Sciacchitano, T Skidmore, Knutlins Racing & Holding the Horse
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1000m, 14 len behind Speir with 56kg at $10. Everything points to a effective return.
11
LACHLAN KING
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
16 8x CAPPA GRANDE
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No. 8 (Mgr: C Bennett), Flying Start Exclusive Fillies Club (Mgr: C Bennett), Fools And Horses (Mgr: A Garner), CD Hewitt, Mrs R P Booth, J E Booth, P Junck, S Burke, Harts Of Glory (Mgr: G Vilardo), M D Bourke, S D O'Brien, B S Moore, S G Chhadwa & Wertegs (Mgr: M A Keane)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when got back early 8th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 22 over 1112m, slow going 9 len behind Marilyn's Edge carrying 57kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this run.
1
HARRY GRACE
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
17 6x FRIENDZONED
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Warren, Ms B Mogg, W E Clark, R E Stensholt, M M Investments (Mgr: M C Reed), B S Wilson, B E Grubb, N Gopaul, B A McConnell, Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), Ms K E A Warren, Plodalong-Shocking (Mgr: P Podbury), D Carpenter, J Young, Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, R I Cullen, S Crameri & B Macdonald
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 6th of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ndola with 56kg at $15. Will be better for the experience of last prep and is well drawn.
5
P GATT
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
18 79x ASTEROPE
MICHAEL TOWNSEND
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
M Rea & Mrs J Keller
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1100m, 17 len behind Sontay carrying 56kg at $81. On debut seventh of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 18 over 1100m, 8 len behind Leeonardo with 57.5kg at $41. Might be better off following this run.
8
JACK HILL
Brown, Green Sleeves, Red Cap