Casterton   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

Ogilvie Group Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 10)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.64)  

August Bonus and Frosty Night will settle forward and can set a moderate tempo. AUGUST BONUS (1) will be better for his first-up placing. He has plenty up his sleeve and maps for the run-of-the-race. Looks hard to beat following the key scratching of Runchickenrun. DOLCE D'AMOUR (5) was well beaten her last time, but his form generally would see him around he mark. TALLAPOOSA (12) will be fitter and also goes into the trifectas. FROSTY NIGHT (6) went well at Hamilton, but may need longer now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing August Bonus.
1 444x3 AUGUST BONUS
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
J A MacLeod, W J Shaw, J J Merlo, Miss D L Jenkins, M Paterson, G Schumacher, P MacLeod, K Sandells, S Hamilton, J Pantou, M A Eccles, S Bodin, C F Hutchison, G J Baldwin, M O'Reilly & Ms J G O'Sullivan
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vores carrying 59kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1112m, 3.5 len behind Butternut Princess carrying 58kg at $11. Back in good shape and is a genuine hope.
3
HARRY GRACE
Green, Yellow Diamond, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
2 MAJOR JACKPOT
LIBBY HALLIDAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L Halliday & D R Sturges
First starter by Magna Grecia out of Slippers purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Ran third in Horsham trial over 800m May 20. Looks tested in this line-up.
5
MS C PULS
Orange, Navy Blue Checked Sash And Sleeves, Orange Lightning Bolts Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 00 TARIN'S ROCK
JOHN TARIN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Tarin, T W Nickeas & A L Anderson
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 10th of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1100m, 13 len behind Chilli Reaper with 59.5kg at $81. Second-up ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Ballynacally carrying 59.5kg at $151. No.
11
STAN TSAIKOS
Yellow, Red Sleeves And Striped Cap
4 AURA THE SCORER
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G J Tyler, Mrs A S Tyler, G J Bourke, Mrs J Bourke, B Bywaters, Miss C Bywaters, Miss J Bywaters, A Florence, Mrs T E Florence, C Maher, Mrs J L Maher, M A Mcqueen, Miss K Oliver, D Scott, Mrs H M Scott, G J Young, Mrs K Wade, Miss L Florence, Mrs S L Florence & Mrs V Tyler
Filly by Impending on debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Kerang on May 29. Difficult gate buit keep onside.
12
R J HURDLE
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
5 x8523 DOLCE D'AMOUR
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Brittain Racing, D J Dunstan, P J Gallivan, G L Toll, M J Byrne, JASEZ Racing, G E Homley, B J Devlin, Throw The Stumps, W F Johnstone, Mrs B R Johnstone, D A Barker, Jaybeeque Racing, D W Spicer, K L Colwell, R P McDonald & D P Kerr
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ballynacally carrying 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Miss Pantherlot with 55.5kg at $8. Going well and another good showing is expected.
10
JACK HILL
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
6 77x03 FROSTY NIGHT
JAMIE BARRY
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss L M Barry & J Barry
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1110m, 11 len behind Nimbustwothousand with 56kg at $151. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Star Territory carrying 56kg at $17. Likely to measure up.
4
MS A HERRMANN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
7 7 KELLY ANN
WAYNE WALTERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Morell
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 7th of 9 at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sephia with 57.5kg at $81. Others preferred this time.
9
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
8 8x6 LA MOMA
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
P Guglielmino, O Favaloro, S G Major, M J Lewis & B F Cox
Third race start. First start 8th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Daella carrying 56kg at $41. Went for a spell before returning sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Orovero carrying 56kg at $21. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
6
WILL PRICE
Blue, Red And Green Diamonds, Blue Cap
9 OUR LITTLE CRACKER
NELL CARTER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
J J Cross, S C G Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S C Gereaux), Miss J L Carter, D Caulfield, Miss C B Summers, J N Beer, D Roberts, C G Russell, M J Phillips, J R Gray, J Reid, L Smith, Ms T Veal, Mrs S L Martyn, J Blade, Mrs D L Carter & Miss T J Dowsett
First starter by Crackerjack King out of Burndiniburn. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Trial form has been pretty ordinary.
8
MELISSA JULIUS
Aqua, Silver Epaulettes, Aqua Cap With Silver Seams And Pom Pom
10 07 POLLY ROSE
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
L A Stapleton, Boom Rat Racing (Mgr: D S Wakefield), T M Malone, L P Wakefield, G D Wakefield, D George, C Polkinghorne, J Bruty, M Kane, T Cowan, S Baker, A Brown, D J House, R T Davies & T M Wakefield
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 37 len behind Like A Diamond carrying 57kg at $51. Last start 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Ballynacally carrying 57.5kg at $101. Passing.
2
EOIN WALSH
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap
11 x7752 RUNCHICKENRUN
PAUL KOUMIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs B L Dunscombe
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Geelong F&M Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1243m, head behind Teresprit carrying 58kg at $8. Before that couldn't go on with it; 5th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1212m, 9 len behind Impish Lady carrying 57.5kg at $31. Top chance.
5
ALANA KELLY
Yellow, Purple Braces, Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Star
12 859x5 TALLAPOOSA
PETER CHOW
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J EMacKenzie, Warrnambool Bowls Club 3 (Mgr: B L Furnell), B Connolly, Mrs K Bald, S Bald, Mrs H Connolly, G MLewis, Ms K MHamlett, Paltarra Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs S Scollard), S Bishop, Miss G Chow, Miss A K Chow, Miss S A Chow, Mrs M TChow, J Chow & WindyBool Runners (Mgr: Mrs C P Kelly)
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ballynacally carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Terang Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, 11 len behind Sakowin carrying 56kg at $31. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
7
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
13 770x7 RUSSIAN DYNASTY
NOEL RICHARDS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
N H Richards & D E Williams
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Star Territory carrying 53kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind What You Will with 56kg at $201. Not keen on her chances.
1
EMILY POZMAN
White, Blue Rampant Lion Under A Blue Chevron, Blue Cap