Seymour   13 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Beer Auto Group 4YO+ Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Strong tempo with Royal Summer and Cliffs Hanger leading the way over Back Up Barbie. UNRIDDLE (18) filled another quinella placing when 1.5 lengths adrift over 1100m at Pakenham. Was beaten 1L at Ballarat prior, and this looks a touch easier. Will position forward from a handy barrier and deserves another chance. PULL MY FINGER (5) was plainer at Bendigo but impressed at Pakenham prior, beaten a half-length. Had it tough in that, and the in-form Neindorf replaces the apprentice. Will hit the line hard. SPIRIT OF GAIA (14) didn't have the best of it at Pakenham but had just missed the three prior, including in town. She's a chance with average luck in running. BACK UP BARBIE (7) resumes and showed enough at Stony Creek on debut to seriously consider. Raced new and didn't have the best of luck. Will be naturally improved, and she was placed in a recent Pakenham jump-out. TAMATOA (6) debuts and has looked good at the jump-outs. Draws inside, and a bold run is likely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unriddle deserves another chance.
1 660x1 BEAR CHAMP
DAN MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs Y M P Fan Lau
SCRATCHED.
16
Light Green, White And Red V, White Sleeves With Light Green Hoops, Gold Cap With Red Stars
2 9x7x BIG COLLECT
PETER SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Smith
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1106m, 6 len behind Paparazzo carrying 59.5kg at $51. First up last campaign eased back early on 9th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 26 2024 over 1100m, slow going 19 len behind Hero Eighty Three with 59.5kg at $81. Can't see him stepping up to be competitive.
7
JAMIE GIBBONS
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, Chevron Armbands And Cap
3 CAPTAIN SPARROW
LINC SULLIVAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall
First starter by Omaha Beach out of Princess Shevah. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Makes debut at home but happy to watch.
15
NEIL FARLEY
Red, White Diamond, Armbands And Cap, Red Stripe
4 86x46 EIRE TO THE JUNGLE
TOBY LAKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G S Lyons
SCRATCHED.
11
Orange, Royal Blue Hoops, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom
5 43333 Pull My Finger
AMY & ASH YARGI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi)
Racing well recently. At the latest run in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Celtics carrying 57.5kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Listening Is Doing with 59.5kg at $6. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
13
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Light Blue And Black Stripes, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
6 TAMATOA
RICK PINSENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Pinsent, C Nixon & M Yasin
Gelding by Headwater on debut. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on March 30. The jump-outs suggest a forward run is on the cards.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Fluorescent Yellow, Black Lighting Bolts And Cap, Fluorescent Yellow Lightning Bolts
7 2x BACK UP BARBIE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S C Stott, E Ralph, S Trovatello, A Wilson, C Taranto, A D Hore-Lacy, J Savage, A Williams, W Williams & V Wilson
Resumes from a spell after only one run when came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Montjuic Magic with 58kg at $5. Shows promise and has to be kept very safe.
8
JYE MCNEIL
Red And Blue Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap
8 0x468 CLIFFS HANGER
SHAWN MATHRICK
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
B A Mathrick, Early Settlers (Mgr: S R Thomas), B J Quirk, P K Saker, A R Burke, S P Gunther & S T Gilchrist
Last start led to the turn then faded second last of 9 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Regina Dei Re carrying 58kg at $12. The start before that faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Listening Is Doing with 57.5kg at $21. Passing.
3
LIAM RIORDAN
Purple, Black Stars, Pink Sleeves, Black Armbands, Purple Cap
9 85642 FINNISH GIRL
RENE POMPE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Pompe, Ms T L Miller, Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: A A El-Fahkri), T Giglietta, E E Turner, Off Bet (Mgr: A L Davies), M Duncan, W James & C P Hemley
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Sapphire Reign with 55.5kg at $26. The start before that ran last in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1000m, 10 len behind Celtics carrying 57.5kg at $41. This hard.
5
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Teal And Gold Triangular Quarters, Teal And Black Seams Sleeves, Black And White Hooped Cap
10 0064x GIVE HER TIME
PETER SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P J Smith, Ms L H Smith, L K Smith & Ms C T Smith
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Royal Hill with 57.5kg at $31. On debut tenth of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw February 15 2025 over 1000m, 11 len behind Jugiong carrying 57.5kg at $101. Prefer others.
9
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, Gold V, Chevron Armbands And Cap
11 80x3 IT'S JUSTA GUESS
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S T Maddox
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 12 at Tocumwal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Zar Zar carrying 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Les Braves with 57.5kg at $101. Too tough.
10
LOGAN MCNEIL
Lime, White Hoops, Lime Cap, White Pom Pom
12 46453 JUMPIN' JEWELLETTE
NATHAN NEWTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms D J Davis
Last start 3rd of 9 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Regina Dei Re carrying 58kg at $10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Black Coal carrying 57.5kg at $13. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Has claims.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Royal Blue, Light Blue Vees, Pale Blue Sleeves, Light Blue Checks And Striped Cap
13 3244x MATHLETES
STEVEN NOBLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S G Noble
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Beldari with 57.5kg at $14. On debut eighth of 12 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Zoubelle carrying 57kg at $101. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
14
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
14 x2454 SPIRIT OF GAIA
NIKKI BURKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K G Williams & Mrs D O Williams
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Regina Dei Re with 58kg at $9. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Listening Is Doing carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Anticipating a strong run.
12
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
White, Green Circles, Armbands And Cap
15 9x70x BIG RICHARD
VINCENT NOLEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Springbank Horse Farm (Mgr: P J Scott) & V T Nolen
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw December 14 2024 over 1406m, 34 len behind Under The Hat carrying 58kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw November 29 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Princess Montecito carrying 58kg at $41. Will find this tougher than what he was up against prior to a spell.
11
L NOLEN
Green And Black Hoops, Black Cap
16 47875 ON MY OWN
GEON SINGH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G Singh
At the latest run second last in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind Pasadena with 59.5kg at $41.
1
Royal Blue And Light Blue Quarters, Orange Sleeves And Cap
17 89x53 ROYAL SUMMER
GEOFF BRUNSDON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G Brunsdon & Mrs W L Brunsdon
Third-up today. Resuming in a small field at Woolamai Pic-Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1008m, 9 len behind Doubt I'm Rich with 63kg at $12. Last start 3rd in a small field at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy3 on April 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dissalto carrying 63kg at $10. Not here.
6
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Green, White Shamrock, Orange And White Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
18 53222 UNRIDDLE
RORY HUNTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S E A Hunter, G P Heffernan, C Peart, B Jones, Duc Racing (Mgr: K P J Cremen), L Rose, D Moore
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Two To Tango with 59.5kg at $18. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Manifest The Milli carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Well placed again and deserves another chance.
4
MELEA CASTLE
Purple, Green Stripes And Cap