Echuca   17 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Northern Hire Group Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.37)  

Tricky one to map with a number of first starters but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. Of the raced brigade, WILD RUBY (11) looks the most likely winner after some super runs last campaign including a city placing at her final start before the spell. That was over 1600m though, so resumes at a trip short of her best, but has drawn to race handy and her experience could play a key role. LADY MAESTRO (9) has won two trials in preparation for the debut and looks primed for a positive debut. WAYNE'S DREAM (10) has been well-educated ahead of start No. 1 and the stable always needs to be respected on the home deck. SAY IT ZESTY (2) has shown enough at the trials to suggest he's got enough talent to win a race or two. LES GARCONS (1) is in good hands and can play a role from a nice draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wild Ruby to win.
1 LES GARCONS
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E D Powlett, Mrs F M Powlett, E D Powlett, C D Powlett, L F Powlett & W G Powlett
Gelding by Sepoy on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on May 12 at Ararat when finished fourth. Nice kick-off points but probably benefits from whatever he does here.
4
WILL GORDON
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
2 SAY IT ZESTY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D McNamee
Gelding by Rothesay facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Donald jump-out on May 5. Encouraging efforts at the jumpouts, so bold showing would not shock.
11
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
3 0x044 WHODARESWINS
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Goodwin
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Grand Intention with 59.5kg at $51. Second-up 4th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1105m, slow going 1.5 len behind Midnight Hustle with 57.5kg at $31. Ready to show his best.
12
HANNAH EDGLEY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
4 90x BOGIE MISS
MICHAEL SELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L Catoggio, G H Parkinson, V Catoggio, C E Broughton, J J Thornycroft, L Havard, Mrs V L Catoggio & S Morris
Resuming after a 18 months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw November 20 2023 over 1103m, 9 len behind Pisanello carrying 56kg at $51. On debut with blinkers first time; ninth of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw November 8 2023 over 1103m, 7 len behind Regal Might with 56kg at $11. Will take great benefit from this run.
10
NEIL FARLEY
Aqua, Black And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves And Cap
5 BOULDERS FLYING
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G M Johnstone, M J Mcarthur, A D'augello, Ms M D'augello, Miss J P Ham, MJohnstone, T Murphy, WP O'Brien, J C Dight & C P Hufer
First starter by Boulder City out of Flying Batya. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Makes debut on home track so could measure up without surprising.
8
JAKE DUFFY
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
6 6x CALM DOWN SHERIFF
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
N J Hobson, A P Hobson, R T Hobson & Mrs R E Hobson
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 975m, 5 len behind Time To Rumble with 57.5kg at $41. Capable of a bold return.
5
MADISON LLOYD
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
7 00x06 CHEEKY CRAB
OLIVIA OSBORNE
5YO  GR/CH  MARE 57.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1106m, 18 len behind Paparazzo carrying 57.5kg at $151. Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1100m, 10 len behind Miss Lottie with 57.5kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
7
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
8 077x LADY EMILIA
ROSS PURCELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Bourke
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Jerilderie Mdn September 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Bold Cherie with 56kg at $9. On debut second last of 14 at Wagga Super Mdn September 5 over 1000m, 8 len behind Miss Mikki Isle with 55kg at $101. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
2
J KEATING
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
9 LADY MAESTRO
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs W L Hinchliffe, Mrs P Brown, Ms D Smith, Mrs I Adams, Ms S S Houston, Mrs C Moore, Ms E Hinchliffe, Mrs L Hinchliffe, Mrs J A Rowlands, Miss S Rowlands, Mrs J M Welch, Mrs A McGlone, Mrs P Joly, Ms S Flower, Ms R Jones, Miss K J Abbott, Ms M Welch, Ms A Lorenzen, Ms K Kennaugh & Ms J M Welch
Mare by Gold Standard on debut. Won a jump-out at Kyneton on May 9. Has won two trials and is on the home track for the debut.
9
C J PARISH
Black And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
10 WAYNE'S DREAM
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss N J Dess
Five-year-old mare making debut by Rich Enuff out of Go Down. Was second in a 800m trial on March 27 at Bendigo then followed up with a ran 3rd in a Kyneton jump-out on May 9. Trained on the course and is sure to be well fancied.
3
HAYLEY SPITSE
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
11 4323x WILD RUBY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R O Y L, Miss T L Kalinowsky, D Jones, Ms M E Russo, Mrs J Carter, Mrs A Hollenberg, J R Lindsay, M S Devenny, D D Jankovic, P Daniel, A K Martens, J Bushell, S J Hutchinson, G F Brahim, S Hendriksen, A Barham, R Read, A Kalinowsky, Chouxmaani Syndicate & R O Y L No. 2
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw November 22 over 1600m, 5 len behind Canara carrying 57.5kg at $11. On debut fourth of 10 at Tatura 4yo+ Mdn-Sw September 10 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Dry Fire with 57.5kg at $15. Looks all set for a bright return.
1
MITCHELL AITKEN
Red, Royal Blue Diamonds And Armbands
12 74x DIRNASEER
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
O P Tait & Mrs J G Nivison
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1121m, 5 len behind Beskar carrying 58kg at $11. On debut second last of 8 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp November 20 over 1000m, 5 len behind Shining Smile carrying 57kg at $12. Everything points to a bright return.
1
Red, White Cap
13 ETON AFFAIR
SCOTT CAMERON
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
D J Moodie, Mrs J S Moodie & Miss L K Barrett
Colt by Peltzer on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on May 2 at Flemington when finished fourth. Others profile better so prepared to risk.
6
R J HURDLE
Lime, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands