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)  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large representation of unraced runners. 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
4YO  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
4YO  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
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M D Johnson, Ms C S Vick
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
Purple, Fluro Green Quarters And Cap
4 90x BOGIE MISS
MICHAEL SELL
5YO  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
5YO  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
5YO  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
6YO  GR/CH  MARE 57.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
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
Orange, Red And Dark Green Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
8 077x LADY EMILIA
ROSS PURCELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 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
5YO  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
6YO  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
5YO  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
3YO  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
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D J Moodie, Mrs J S Moodie, G L Mansell, Miss L K Barrett, J Dixon & Ms C Gogeff
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