Wangaratta   23 Aug 2025
 
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Bi-Rite Home Appliances Wangaratta Maiden Plate (QC) 1590m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.42)  

Reasonable tempo with Call Me Rhonda probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. IL CIELO (5) is 10 starts into his debut preparation, so he can't have any improvement to come, but looks to have found the right race to finally break through after 6 placings, including a good second placing last start when he finished off strongly. Significantly, he draws a lot better than some of the other key contenders here. CALL ME RHONDA (11) hasn't finished further back than fifth in four starts this prep and might have a fraction more improvement to come than some of her main dangers. She's got a tricky gate to counter, though. GRATIFICATION (4) hasn't exactly set the world on fire prep, but did run second in a Cranbourne maiden and only needs to repeat that to be a chance. BOLD TIMOTHY (1) should be ready after four runs back. COUNTRY BLUES (2) showed enough second-up to suggest there's further improvement in store and up further in trip suits. SUGGESTED PLAY: Il Cielo to win.
1 x7803 BOLD TIMOTHY
P M EVANS
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P G Evans & P D Evans
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1590m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Top Secret carrying 59.5kg at $81. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1590m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Flutterby with 59.5kg at $101. Can improve again. Heading in the right direction and looks a chance.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Royal Stewart Tartan, Red And Blue Braces, White Sleeves
2 x3x05 COUNTRY BLUES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A W Bott)
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1100m, 9 len behind Yeah Right carrying 59.5kg at $9. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Capital Win carrying 59.5kg at $16. Rock hard fit now and is a decent chance to break the ice.
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J NOONAN
Red, Black Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap
3 60459 GOYATHLAY
BOB DONAT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R F Donat & Mrs B J Donat
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Knight On The Ice with 59.5kg at $81. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1454m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Foggy Bottom with 59.5kg at $10. Not doing enough.
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DANIEL MOOR
Burgundy, Cream Stripes, Collar And Cuffs
4 x7278 GRATIFICATION
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Import Racing (Mgr: D Mourad), BS Francis, D Constantin, M Dwyer, Hourigan (Mgr: P Hourigan), D J Hughes, M McCarten, The Bulls (Mgr: A J Grant), Mrs A Tonsic, Miss K J Watterston, J L Webb, B Entwistle, J S Foldesy, J Grant, Mrs DA Mann & C Migliore
Last start 8th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Hot Too Go with 59.5kg at $12. The run before that 7th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1740m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 59.5kg at $26. In good hands and up to this at her best.
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EOIN WALSH
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
5 43242 IL CIELO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G F Stellato, J L Tam, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, Mrs L Tam, T J Pender, G Di Benedetto, Mrs Y Zhang & H Tam
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Bearbrassblackfish carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Karasmatic carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly on consistent recent efforts and gets chance to break through.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Green, Royal Blue Horseshoe And Star, Silver Sleeves
5 43242 IL CIELO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G F Stellato, J L Tam, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, Mrs L Tam, T J Pender, G Di Benedetto, Mrs Y Zhang & H Tam
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Bearbrassblackfish carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Karasmatic carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly on consistent recent efforts and gets chance to break through.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Green, Royal Blue Horseshoe And Star, Silver Sleeves
6 89694 KISSING HEART
DAVID PRIOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Prior & R Prior
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Camp Cable with 59.5kg at $151. The start before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 11 len behind Hot Too Go with 59.5kg at $201. Hard to have on that sort of form.
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JASON WEBB
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Fleur De Lys, Yellow Collar, Yellow And Royal Blue Fleur De Lys Sleeves And Cap
7 50354 POSITIVO
SAAB HASAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G F Stone, E Hasan, B J Woolcock & S L Curran
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bearbrassblackfish carrying 59.5kg at $5. Before that 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Star Angel carrying 59.5kg at $21. SCRATCHED
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J KEATING
Black And Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 44443 QUICK SPELL
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A Dale, M D Antonello, C Eaton, J Donnelly, JAG Racing (Mgr: A Coff), Star Syndicate (Mgr: D Martin), R Brown, S D Kokkinis, G E Gale, S Sirin, P A Jones, Ms D L Jones, G A Bishop & B J Morris
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Narrandera Mdn on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Platinum Executive carrying 56kg at $2.35. Before that 4th of 11 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Wild Annie carrying 59kg at $12. Not far away of late. Racing well and draws to get his chance.
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C J PARISH
Sky Blue, White Maltese Cross, Sky Blue Cap
9 082x0 SIERRA SUN
ASHLEIGH SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A Smith, J Drew & G D Drew
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sierra Dee Jay with 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Holbrook Mdn on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kisimul Trust carrying 57.5kg at $13. SCRATCHED.
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Deep Red, Sky Blue Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
10 979x7 TRIAGONAL
SALLY METCALF
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A E Jacobs, M Teml, Ms E S Metcalf & C J Sarginson
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sierra Dee Jay with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Acta Non Verba carrying 59.5kg at $101. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
11 x5234 CALL ME RHONDA
JARROD ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms S A Davis, D Super, A Catoggio, Miss K Hughes, T Guarnaccia, T Mitas, Ms M Pezzimenti, D J Veal, Miss R J Veal & C M Adamson
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1909m, 2.5 len behind Aberlutely carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Buzzaroon carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Jumps from a wide draw but a consistent mare who is among the leading chances.
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SARAH FIELD
White, Emerald Green Stars, Seams Sleeves, Star Cap
12 60004 COULDBETRACY
GORDON STRANG
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G Strang
Last start 4th of 8 at Albury Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Iconique with 57kg at $51. The start before that 11th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind First Chorus with 57.5kg at $201. Can't recommend.
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P GATT
Blue And White Stripes, Gold Kangaroo, Green Sleeves And Cap
13 99678 EAGLEFURTHER
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A F Stuart & W M Stuart
Last start 8th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 2050m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Weekend Lover with 57.5kg at $71. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1770m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Foire De Trone carrying 57.5kg at $81. Needs to lift.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap
14 466x0 PALENTINE PRINCESS
ERIN MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Illowra Stud & M J Cosgriff
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Sheez Elegant with 57.5kg at $151. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Seymour Mdn on July 22 2024 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Isaynonono carrying 57.5kg at $12. SCRATCHED.
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DYLAN DEAN
Black, Lime Diagonal Halves, Checked Sash, Halved Sleeves, Checked Armbands And Cap, Black Pom Pom
15 0406x VIVID REASONING
KELVIN SOUTHEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G N Peters, M Haritakis, G J & Mrs L McNamara, C A Jenkins, B D & Mrs A J Dobbin, A R Morgan, Mrs P K Southey, S J King, P J Campbell, M J Warden, Ms C C Peters, R G N Peters, Ms K L Biernat
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Terang Mdn-Hwgt February 28 over 1850m, 9 len behind Digari carrying 69.5kg at $24. On debut 11th of 14 at Mornington Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind I Am Victorious with 59.5kg at $101. Prefer to see how he returns.
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WILL GORDON
Orange, Black Diagonal Halves, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Orange Cap
16 84085 JIRACHI
JULIE SCHMIDT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Schmidt E W Nichols
Most recently 5th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind First Chorus carrying 59.5kg at $101. Before that 8th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1300m, in the wet; 9 len behind Welcometotheshow with 59.5kg at $51. Not keen on his chances.
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JAKE DUFFY
Lime Green, Burgundy Hoops And Cap
17 8x576 MORE CASH
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Beer, G I Schultz, J R Makepeace, Shooter and Smokey (Mgr: J R Makepeace), V Foott, W Saunders, S Lieschke & J Lieschke
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 10 at Narrandera Mdn on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Platinum Executive carrying 59kg at $4.60. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn on July 26 over 1500m, 8 len behind Wild Thoughts carrying 54kg at $21. Finds a nice race this time and should be nearing peak fitness.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
18 90658 MAHRA
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Trives Racing (Mgr: Mrs K E Johnson) & Willaroon (Mgr: Ms S E Watkins)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Albury Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Iconique carrying 57kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1590m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Top Secret carrying 57.5kg at $31. Looking elsewhere.
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Cyan And White Diamonds, Navy And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
19 69x87 SUPER GROOVEY
SHANE NICHOLS
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
SP Nichols, Mrs A Currie, Mrs H Coram, K J Fitzpatrick, A J Glen, Dr S Jones, I R Katz, G I Lusk, MW McKeown, Ms JD Morris, T Northeast, P M Schols, J M Spithill, Z Szambelanczyk, A Williams, P C Wood, R D Cooper & A R Papst,Street Groove Syndicate (Mgr: S P Nichols),Trix N Disco (Mgr: G R Hendrick)
Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1550m, slow going 12 len behind Navy Nina carrying 57.5kg at $41. Last start 7th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Camp Cable carrying 57.5kg at $31. SCRATCHED.
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DANIEL MOOR
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap
20 0xl7 NOT THE CHOPS
DANIEL MCCARTHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D.H.A.W Racing (Mgr: D J McCarthy) & Ashlor Racing (Mgr: Ms K A Strain)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at Corowa Mdn July 24 over 1200m. Last start 7th of 10 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Bonnie Murringo carrying 59kg at $5.50. Hard to have on current form.
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R MCLEOD
Royal Blue, Gold Checked Sash And Sleeves, Gold And Royal Blue Checked Cap