Murtoa 26 Jul 2025
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Demolition Man Geelong Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 10) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. THINK BABY (10) has had quite a few chances but strikes one of the most winnable races she has been in to date. With the benefit of a two runs back from a spell, including a narrow second placing last time out, there is solid reason to think today could be the day. SIMPLY SASSY (7) rounded out last prep with a third placing and replicated that at the first run this time in. She'll be better for that, but does have a wide gate to overcome. CORRO (11) looks to have shown the most of the first-starters at the jumpouts and is from a stable who places their horses to advantage. DOLCE D'AMOUR (4) hasn't broken through of yet but boasts a number of minor placings, including last time out, even if she was beaten 5.5 lengths. SUGGESTED PLAY: Think Baby to win.
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BOW RIBBON
DAVID HILL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG M T McGaw, V N Webb, J W Castle, D F Hill Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw January 22 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Thedaythemusicdied carrying 59kg at $6. On debut fourth of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw November 4 2023 over 800m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Time And Rhythm with 59kg at $21. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
1 SARAH FIELD |
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TRUE TEST
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P A Preusker, J A MacLeod, M Tobin, J R Burke, M Allwright, R P P Brown, M De Kretser, M Allwright, J K Hoyland, Ten Mad Bowlers (Mgr: C Alexander), Three 'O' Eight One (Mgr: J Shanahan), L A Bridges, P D Cunningham & R D Evans Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 8th of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Summer Night with 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Kobaybi carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
18 B RAWILLER |
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DEAR DUCHESS
DAN CUNNINGHAM 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG D C Cunningham, Mrs J E Cunningham, Ms SE Cunningham, Miss L Matthews & E Buultjens Debutant by Ready For Victory out of Galway Gal. Fitter for a jump-out on July 17 at Ballarat Synthetic when finished seventh. Expect she will find this too tough. |
8 JAKE DUFFY |
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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 Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Mildura 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Barari with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 12 at Casterton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Tallapoosa carrying 57.5kg at $12. Rarely far away and no reason that won't be the case again. |
4 R J HURDLE |
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DRAGON GIRL
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr:Mrs C Walsh),B T Rhaenys Lou Racing (Mgr:S Lousick), JE Racing (Mgr: G Piconi), J McConnell, N Birbiles, I D Carswell, M L Foote, T F I(Mgr: S Miller), A Fuzzard, J Nicol, C Sallustio, B Wilson, Sindicato Racing , Halfa Racing, Mrs L Hamilton & Ms A Sergienko Four-year-old mare making debut by Shalaa out of Rhaenys. Purchased for AUD $ 125,000 (Inglis 2022 Premier Yearling Sale). Finished seventh in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 30. Jumpouts only fair but has the pedigree so keep a close eye on any market push. |
11 LINDA MEECH |
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HOWABOUTTHIS
JEFFREY SEARLE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J R Searle Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Tempt The Gods carrying 56kg at $11. Second run from a spell second last of 14 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 11 over 1400m, on heavy track; 37 len behind Victory Queen carrying 55.5kg at $10. Has a tricky gate to overcome but repeat of run two back would have her in the finish. |
17 T P MADDEN |
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SIMPLY SASSY
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 3YO GR/B FILLY 57.0KG Mrs U Williams, A More, Mrs D More, Ms J Gibson, P Mansford, M Taylor, G Ross, T Hussey, D King, D Boyd, Bool Twenty-Three, J A C L Racing, One Two Eight Racing No.2, The Round Table, Fate of Eight, B M B P Racing, Five Flatmen, Swan Hill Gang, Stratco & WFC Past Players Syndicates Having second run back today. Last run 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Bring Me Power with 56kg at $4.40. At only start last preparation 3rd of 10 at Terang Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sakowin carrying 56kg at $4.40. Draw makes it tough but form good enough to overcome it. |
9 ALANA KELLY |
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SO REGAL
DANIEL BOWMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Gaire Pty Ltd, D Molloy, P White, Mrs F White, A Thompson, S Antonino, Mrs N Antonio, E Pascoe, B Molloy, B Molloy, Keidaily Stud, G Orr, Mrs R Orr, B Turner & Miss P Molloy. Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Whitson with 57kg at $14. On debut third of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1100m, 6 len behind Heavenly Way with 57kg at $41. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
5 JACK HILL |
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TANK GIRL
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs R Devers, P J Pye & P A Preusker First starter by Puissance De Lune out of Bump De Bump. Finished seventh in a Casterton jump-out on June 30. Likely to need the run. |
5 P GATT |
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THINK BABY
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG P A Preusker, Ms T V McKenney, C J Daniel, W A Driscoll, B J Hatfield & G W Reeves Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Tangoette carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Final Boy carrying 57.5kg at $2.05. Well placed. Found one better at two runs this time but gets her chance here. |
3 D YENDALL |
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CORRO
TOM DABERNIG 2YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG R L Stapleton Gelding by Blue Point on debut. Runner-up in a Coleraine jump-out on July 7. Shown enough to suggest a solid first-up showing is on the cards. |
6 LACHLAN KING |
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JUST CURIOUS
JULIE SCOTT 2YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG M A J Matthews, Mrs I E Matthews, Mrs J A Scott, J A N Matthews, Pagewood Racing No3 (Mgr: M A J Matthews), R L Bates, J T Driscoll, G K Warner, Miss E J Hardacre, All Ages (Mgr: A Thompson), R Vellios, G Vellios, Miss M Vellios, Miss A Vellios & Mrs J A Vellios Two-year-old filly making debut by Tagaloa out of Mrs Mourinho. Finished fourth in a St Arnaud jump-out on July 9. Then followed up with a fitter for a jump-out on July 17 at Ballarat Synthetic when finished sixth. Beautifully drawn so worth watching for any market confidence. |
1 SARAH FIELD |
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CALL ME EDDY
MATTHEW SMERDON 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S E C Duke Returns to racing after just one start. Back after seven months break. At debut last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1102m, 22 len behind The Mount with 58kg at $2.50. Had two recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial finished fourth in a St Arnaud jump-out on July 9. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
6 WILL GORDON |
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WYANGLE RUBY
VINCENT MALADY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee) Jumped at a huge quote at debut, eased back early on 10th of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Rhia with 57.5kg at $81. Won't find this any easier so she is hard to recommend. |
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DICKENS
CLINTON MCDONALD 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG B J Durran & Mrs J H Durran Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Signature Scent carrying 58kg at $26. Second-up struggled in the run home; 6th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Moonlight Circus with 57kg at $6. Better for two outings to date and drawn to get a good run. |
7 A MC CABE |
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EMPRESS JUPITER
CIARON MAHER 2YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG P J Richards, M F J Lamaro, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), R El Daghl, J D Lanyon, G T Sullivan, W Sullivan, L C Fryer, S Batterham, P A Jamieson, J E Pattison & J Lishman Had two starts to date. At debut, 11th of 13 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Loving with 56kg at $14. Second-up second last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1429m, on a wet track; 25 len behind Quello Dorato with 55kg at $21. Draw gives her the chance to run an improved race. |
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HAVILAH
RICKY BRUHN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG R C Bruhn & Mrs R M Bruhn Raced two times to date. At debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1211m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Sierra Blanca carrying 55.5kg at $15. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 14 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 11 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Victory Queen carrying 55.5kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner. |
7 MELISSA JULIUS |
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INDEPENDENT SAM
LIBBY HALLIDAY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms L Halliday & D R Sturges Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1314m, soft track; 13 len behind Ahvejay with 58kg at $51. On debut tenth of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cosmic Spy carrying 58kg at $31. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
2 SAM KENNEDY |
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