Werribee   31 May 2025
 
GOING: G

O'Briens Refrigeration Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.27)  

Strong tempo with Merchant Of Greece, Hayhat and Ryanman leading the way. MOCKRIDGE (7) spikes his figures third-up beaten 1L at Pakenham. Surprised the market, but it was a promising effort. Maps well and with the extra fitness, should have these covered. MERCHANT OF GREECE (6) led and missed narrowly at Kilmore before spelling and was expected to go close at Moe first-up but disappointed (vet cleared). She's jumped out well and fitter, can get back on track. RYANMAN (9) led and held on the place at Kilmore. He has more to give, but a wide gate has to be managed. SMART MOVES (10) was only beaten 1.4L at Kilmore, and can build on that. HEEZ DE MAN (4) was well in the market at Mornington on debut but was plain (vet cleared). A better effort is likely with that under the belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Mockridge.
1 70x BROTHER QUICKIE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), K McDonald, R Atkinson, M Mitchell, C De Bortoli, P De Bortoli, W Patullo, B Davis, D Williams, B Jackson, D Goodall-Wilson, M Davies, D Hill, Shangi Charges, Here's To Sheckers & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1300m, soft track; 19 len behind Small Town Hero with 57kg at $16. On debut seventh of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw June 11 over 1112m, soft track; 9 len behind Don't Russia with 58kg at $5.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
8
WILL PRICE
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
2 350x4 CUBAN DAWN
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Feek Racing, J Magner & Ms E S Bryan
Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Il Americana with 59.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Okesutora with 59.5kg at $5.
14
NEIL FARLEY
White, Gold Stripes, Emerald Green Sleeves, White cap
3 90x8 HAYHAT
RICK HARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R W H Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss J M Malloy), T Giuffre, C A Walton, T Virtu, G A North, J Mangano & S M Nielsen
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1203m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Battle Of The Ice carrying 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1200m, 11 len behind Inexorable carrying 59.5kg at $81. Not on that form.
4
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Silver, Black Star, Sleeves And Pom Pom
4 6 HEEZ DE MAN
AMY & ASH YARGI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A D Longley, Mrs F J Longley, M D Hines, S J O'Meara, Mrs J O'meara, M A Longley, Ms M A Hough, L R Miller, B J Goodwin, Mrs A L Goodwin, M Longley, Mrs L Longley, Mrs H M O'Driscoll, T O'Driscoll, M Richmond, Mrs M Richmond, B W Isted, C R Parker, M A Burns & Mrs J M Burns
Was well in the market at debut, 6th of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Olive Baguette carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Improver.
5
LINDA MEECH
Light Blue And Black Stripes, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
5 INK DADDY
A & J WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J Chapman)
First starter by Epaulette out of Show Us Your Tatts purchased for AUD $ 110,000 (Inglis 2022 Premier Yearling Sale). Has a total of seven trials prior to his debut today. Later on.
1
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 63x4 MERCHANT OF GREECE
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J G Stubbs, Mrs R A Stubbs
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Big Big Knight carrying 58kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1207m, 0.6 len behind Deep Pleasure with 58kg at $7. Improver with decent claims.
6
LIAM RIORDAN
White, Royal Blue Band, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 6x763 MOCKRIDGE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G T Ryan & R L Roulston
Last start 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Keep Thinking with 59.5kg at $19. The race before that 6th of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1105m, slow going 4 len behind Electric Star with 58kg at $26. The one to beat.
2
K JENNINGS
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
8 x300x PRIDE OF PARIAH
PATRICK KEANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss J J Keane, A Roussou, P J Harvey, T J Harvey, C Sianidis, Mrs A Harvey, J Lucantonio, P Mount & J Cuze
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Top Calibre with 59.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1100m, 4 len behind Sugar Coat carrying 59.5kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
JAKE DUFFY
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
9 x2443 RYANMAN
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M E Ruff)
Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 3rd of 7 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1450m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Vaafee carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1421m, 3 len behind So You Will carrying 59.5kg at $6. Making headway. Expected to measure up.
12
MS A HERRMANN
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
10 84 SMART MOVES
DENNIS JULIUS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J Dentith, R Linklater & Miss C G Gillard
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, 8th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Iced Chocolate with 59.5kg at $81. Second-up 4th of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1457m, 1.4 len behind Bells Of Steel with 59.5kg at $31. Progressing well and is among the hopes.
9
MITCHELL AITKEN
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
11 0x8 DANZANA
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
ATB (D Dance), ATB Danzana (D Dance), D Binns, Miss A Burton, Mrs S Newnham, D O'Reilly, Mrs F O'Reilly, Ms M Keys, A Cid, Five Wide Racing (D Woodyatt), A Coady, L Fitzgerald, Ms C Evans, C Kerr, Mrs B Skidmore, Jiad (G Nicholls), B Devlin & M S P C Syndicate (G Brethouwer)
Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Penshurst 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1284m, 34 len behind Jeuny To The City carrying 57.5kg at $6. Returned from break 8th of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Vores carrying 56kg at $15. Not keen on her chances.
11
HARRY GRACE
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
12 978 DOWNTHERABBITHOLE
BRIAN MCGRATH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs M M McGrath
At the latest run second last of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mometz carrying 57.5kg at $201. The race before that 7th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1203m, 8 len behind Queen Katrina with 57kg at $151. Tested again.
10
NATHAN PUNCH
Navy Blue, Pink Sash, Cream Sleeves, Pink Armbands And Cap
13 71 JUST JENNI
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
At debut, 7th of 14 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Bold Strike with 57.5kg at $20. Not keen.
13
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
14 39098 MANHATTAN LANE
M R SHARP
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M K Sharp & M R Sharp
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Podargoni carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Melidesh carrying 54kg at $101. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
3
SAGE DURIC
Yellow, 5 Royal Blue Diamonds, Lime Green Sleeves, Black Cap