Sale   19 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Laurels Function Centre Book Now Maiden Plate 1113m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.51)  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large contingent of first starters. ULFBERHT (6) is a gelding by Anders who debuts for the Griffiths yard. This doesn't look a particularly strong maiden and he's won a jumpout leading in. He's drawn well and won't need to be a superstar to be saluting first time of asking. VENATRIX (12) just found one better on debut when kept safe in betting at Mornington. She can only improve off that effort and looks a key chance. DONEBRAVO (3) has been thereabouts in two runs this time in and should be better for them. Each way. RECYCLE KING (2) got into the placings second up at Ararat off a solid showing fresh at Kyneton. Peaks now and will take holding out. INNER THOUGHTS (10) has been thereabouts in three runs this time in and should give a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Ulfberht.
1 7x CIRCUS BERZERKUS
JIM CERCHI (JNR)
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N Kapes, Miss D C Kapes, H P Spooner & Ms J L Zammit
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 19 2024 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Elba carrying 58kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
13
Purple And White Check And Cap
2 40x62 RECYCLE KING
SCOTT CAMERON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Cheng
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Sun Devil with 59.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1206m, 2 len behind Where's My Sock with 59.5kg at $10. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to hold out.
10
BILLY EGAN
Pink, Black Braces And Cap
3 47x65 DONEBRAVO
DOUG HARRISON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D C Harrison, Ms H Dunn, F De Pasquale, J Dunn, G A Morrison, C J Surkitt, Phillips Family Racing (Mgr: C W O Phillips), W S Carter, Mrs E Robinson, K W McGrath, S Adams, M M Dean, Ms N M Delorenzo, Ms T L Harris, D A Hender, Mrs K A Loving, P Presti, Mrs E Williams, P R Williams & R Presti
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1006m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sea Trader with 58kg at $21. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Benriach with 59kg at $5.50. Can improve again.
9
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Blue, Gold Spots, Red Cap
4 ROWDY EXPRESS
KEN & KASEY KEYS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
K M Keys, Mrs L A Keys, S Patching & Ms K A Price
First starter by Alabama Express out of Rowdy Belle purchased for AUD $ 24,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Has a total of six trials leading in today's debut. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
3
C NEWITT
Pink With Purple Sash And Cap
5 89x0 THE DORKSTAR
SHARYN TROLOVE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S L Trolove, D J Wigg, T A Platt, Mrs R C Platt, B Bedggood & Mrs J M Bedggood
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind I Said So carrying 59kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1430m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind The Mean Fiddler carrying 58kg at $201. Can't see him turning things around.
6
DYLAN DEAN
White, Royal Blue Shamrock And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 ULFBERHT
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R Griffiths, J McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell, P Abraham, L Attwood, D Campagnaro, Starcayma Pty Ltd (M Comerford), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (G Diamond), M McKelvie, C Sellings, Mrs D Oldknow, J Pyle, B Robertshaw, N Farrell, J Robinson, H Selleck, A Swales, S Vandergert, B Walsh & Mrs S Griffiths
Gelding by Anders making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 13. Expected to take beating first time out.
2
PATRICK MOLONEY
Purple, White Quarters, Checked Sleeves, White Cap
7 MAHARANI MISS
SUSIE WELLS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Hewat
Mare by Calyx making her first appearance. Finished fifth in a Traralgon trial over 1100m on April 9. Wait and see what she can do.
1
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Red, Silver W, Royal Blue Diamond, Diamond On Sleeves And Cap
8 82397 ROCK GLORY
SHARYN TROLOVE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
DJ Wigg & SL Trolove
At the latest run struggled in the run home; ran last of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1206m, 8 len behind Lauberhorn carrying 53.5kg at $31. The start before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 17 len behind Mainmankash carrying 57.5kg at $18. Happy to risk.
5
RUBY LAMONT
White, Royal Blue Shamrock And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 FULHAM FOX
REBECCA KELLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
C W Kelly & Mrs A Kelly
Filly by Kermadec on debut. Finished fourth in a Pakenham jump-out on April 7. Trained on the course but others profile better and happy to risk without a significant market move.
8
EMILY POZMAN
Purple, Red Diamonds Band, Aqua Sleeves, Purple And Aqua Diamond Cap
10 0x252 INNER THOUGHTS
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
P Cunningham, M Doyle, Ms G J Triffett & Mrs R B Cunningham
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Too Brazen with 57kg at $4.40. The run before that 5th of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Mainmankash with 57kg at $19. Not far away of late. Should be thereabouts.
7
J MASKIELL
White, Midnight Blue Stars
11 6 LOCHEND PRINCESS
PAUL WORTHINGTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
H G Sederlan
At debut, eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Alleviate with 57.5kg at $21. Drawn awkwardly today and is unlikely to threaten.
12
TEODORE NUGENT
Green And White Checks, Pale Blue Sleeves And Black Cap
12 2 VENATRIX
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Main Ridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P A Roach) & S J Shirtliff
At debut, 2nd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Giddy Girl with 57kg at $6. Plenty of improvement to come and is a major player.
11
ZAC SPAIN
White, Red And Black Band
13 0x NOMOREKAYE
LUKE OLIVER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A J Meester & C N James
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1000m, 8 len behind Seven Oceans carrying 55kg at $31. Might be better off following this outing.
4
DYLAN DUNN
Olive, White Circle, Hooped Cap