Warrnambool   09 Sep 2025
 
GOING: H

S & S O'Keefe Bricklaying Maiden Plate 1700m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.76)  

Looks to be plenty of pace with Romuald and Cowboykickedfive battling for the lead. AMERICAN GAS (1) resumed with a solid third as favourite at Swan Hill, working home nicely from midfield to be beaten under a length. He'd shown ability without quite breaking through last time in and with that run under the belt he rates highly on the home deck. JOTOPELI (4) has been around the mark in three runs to date and should be ready to handle a rise in trip now. Drawn to effect, he won't need to improve too much. ROMUALD (6) has been okay in two runs back and should find this more to his liking off a sharp rise in trip second up. THE SMASH FACTOR (7) was good late here and can hit the line well. SUGGESTED PLAY: American Gas to win.
1 222x3 AMERICAN GAS
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), P A Proksa, D P Fagan & S Jurd
Second-up. First-up after seven months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Myers Delight carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Compostela carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
5
J NOONAN
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
2 66x00 COWBOYKICKEDFIVE
MERVYN MCKENZIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S C McKenzie, Mrs K L Mckenzie, Mrs E J McKenzie, B A Allison, Mrs N J Allison, B J Dillon, Mrs T F Dillon, Dr C J Mckellar, Ms I Watts, D C Speed, Mrs K J O'toole, L Cann & A P Main
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Racetothebottom carrying 59.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Grugnito with 59.5kg at $81. Prefer to see him show some form before considering.
6
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Cerise, Royal Blue Sash And Cap
3 0x566 DUNLEER LAD
AMY SMALL
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A J Small
Last start 6th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1700m, slow going 1.3 len behind Unplanned Revolt with 59.5kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Mallee Gold carrying 69.5kg at $28. Minor hope.
2
MS A HERRMANN
Black, Turquoise Maltese Cross And Sleeves, White Chevron, Turquoise Cap, White Seams
4 434 JOTOPELI
SYMON WILDE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Couch
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Look At Mego with 59.5kg at $4. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1214m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Ratnaraj carrying 56kg at $6. Solid chance.
4
J ALLEN
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
5 0x7 POWER OF HINDSIGHT
AARON PETERSON
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss R D Groen, A C Peterson, J P Serex, K Dubberley, A T Peterson, Mrs G A Peterson, G J Badgery, N Beacham, P R Jarvis, S Murnane & Mrs B S Smith
Third race start. First start 10th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Geffina with 59.5kg at $81. Went for a spell before returning got back early 7th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Look At Mego carrying 59.5kg at $18. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
9
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Red Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves, Red Seams, White Cap, Red Lightning Bolt
6 46x75 ROMUALD
LINDSEY SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), J B Dow, C J Dow, B J Morris, S P Border, A B Buckley, J B Bongiorno, J J Rothfield, The Romuald (Mgr: J Westbrook) & P A O'Dea
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Blethyn carrying 59.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Vincentina with 59.5kg at $21. Capable of a better showing. Can figure.
1
J FRY
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Red And White Hooped Cap
7 x99x3 THE SMASH FACTOR
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr A G Testro, Dr J D Carter, C S Roberton, M Chinnick & J S Testro
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Grugnito carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1443m, 5.5 len behind Muirfield with 59kg at $10. Can run on into the money.
7
WILL GORDON
Navy Blue, Yellow Vee, Yellow Cap With Navy Blue Spots
8 06x34 VIVID REASONING
KELVIN SOUTHEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G N Peters, Mrs L McNamara, G J McNamara, C A Jenkins, B D Dobbin, 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
Second-up. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1590m, slow going 2.25 len behind Il Cielo carrying 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1422m, 7 len behind Rolihlahla with 59.5kg at $81. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance.
8
C NEWITT
Orange, Black Diagonal Halves, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Orange Cap
9 32x95 DON'T LOOK AWAY
MICHELE DENHAM
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M M Denham, L J Denham, B Denham, Mrs S M Denham, CJ Davern & C M Davern
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 12 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Tears Are Flowing with 57.5kg at $101. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Grugnito with 57.5kg at $71. Has the job ahead this time.
8
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Maroon Jubilee Stud Logo, Silver And Maroon Hooped Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
10 04x IMMORTAL ROSE
DANIEL BOWMAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Swettenham Stud, Dirty Angels, Yarriambiack, J Lochery, R McAdie, GHYGT, Tenners, Mrs H Hibben, Mrs S Watts, V O'Loughlan, A Anderson, Captains Vessel, Whats Your Name, Sparle, Ms L Budde, Front Runners & Hello Possum
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Dashing Donkey carrying 57kg at $9. On debut 11th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw March 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind Geffina with 57kg at $16. Can run well.
3
MELISSA JULIUS
Emerald Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Emerald Green Spots
11 MADESIAN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Busuttin Racing, T G Heptinstall, J A K Racing, B W Tonks, S M Stanton, C Chung, Dr E T Hodgson, A G Zoanetti, R Woods, J C J McIndoe, J Brooking, T Hayes, G Finn, Mrs D Perrett, Gold Lion, P Zucca, Mrs J Zucca, M Takahashi & Stokgun
Gelding by Justify making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on September 1. Looks all set to run well.
10
LINDA MEECH
Lime Green, Navy Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap