Donald 02 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Russ Studio Jewellers Maiden Plate 1620m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.48) |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Lucky Crimson heading them off. PATH TO VICTORY (6) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 3.5 lengths when fifth over 1607m at Stawell two weeks ago. With those runs under the belt, and the modest nature of this contest, he looks hard to beat. BRUTALRULE (2) is a nine-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 1600m at Swan Hill but might be poised to return to something like the good form of last prep after three runs back, the latest over this trip. ZIP EMPATHY (7) is a first-starter who has struck the right race to make an impression on debut going off a solid second placing at the latest jumpout, which was over 1300m. LUCKY CRIMSON (5) led early before tiring to finish eighth over 1307m at Stawell but should be nearing peak fitness now. DEADLY DEVIL (3) got back into the placings last start, albeit beaten a long way, but draws well and looks ready for 1600m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Path To Victory to win.
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BLINDATO
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B J Tuppin & J Ryan Gelding by Fiorente making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on April 28 at Horsham when finished fourth. Son of Fiorente, so this looks a suitable trip for the debut but prefer to see. |
10 LINDA MEECH |
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BRUTALRULE
NIKI O'SHEA 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Rolsworthy Pastoral (Mgr: K Riddell), Mrs K Riddell & Miss T Riddell Last start 6th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Romuald with 59.5kg at $31. The race before that second last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ole Royale carrying 59.5kg at $51. Nice effort last time. Likely to go well from the rails draw. |
1 EOIN WALSH |
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DEADLY DEVIL
OLIVIA OSBORNE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Salina Special with 58.5kg at $14. Before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1300m, 7 len behind Chloe First carrying 57.5kg at $201. Looks a solid top-three prospect. |
2 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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GUMDROP BUTTONS
SHANE JACKSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre) At debut, ran last of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1850m, in the wet; 36 len behind Honeyjoy carrying 59kg at $11. Can't see him playing a major role. |
6 T P MADDEN |
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LUCKY CRIMSON
DANE SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C H D So, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), I M B Yuen, J M Kennedy, Ms S Chen, W H Chung, Mrs C M Timms, H K Chui, Ms S O Hung, W G Hoysted, C Cho, R W M NG, K K Chan, MH Li, C W C Fan, Ms G He, K K S Chan, K K Tsoi & H Wong Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Join The Que with 59.5kg at $16. Last start faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1307m, 4.5 len behind Krasnoludek carrying 59.5kg at $17. Rates highly. Strips fitter and looks a great chance to break through. |
5 NEIL FARLEY |
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PATH TO VICTORY
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P J Gallivan, R Menchise, Brittain Racing, D J Dunstan, O F Kelly, SynergyQube Racing, Ms L Bone, L E Eales, R Gallagher, I L Howard, I B Mortlock, G E Homley, D R Wagner, Path To Victory, D B J T J Syndications, J I Gillies & L J Dalton Lining up for just third start. At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Stawell 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Sistine Express carrying 58kg at $21. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1607m, 3.5 len behind Stylish Prince with 59kg at $7. Genuine contender in this suitable contest. |
3 JACK HILL |
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ZIP EMPATHY
LUCINDA BOYD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evans) Gelding by Shamus Award facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Burrumbeet on April 22. Second in a recent 1300m jumpout hinted he might be show up in a race of this nature on debut. |
7 D YENDALL |
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CEE ROSE
JESSE CARMICHAEL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss J E Carmichael, Mrs D R Wallace, S K Brunton, Mrs S V Carmichael, J P Carmichael, M J Carmichael, M Stapleton & M McKinnon Last start 6th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1590m, 10 len behind Online Profile carrying 57.5kg at $71. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1862m, 6 len behind Olympiad with 57.5kg at $151. Hard to fault if at her best. |
4 R J HURDLE |
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MISS SOLAR HART
HELEN BURNS 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms M J Mitton, S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, D J Burns, Ms H L Burns, J H Burns, L D Burns, S M Buying, K Buying, B Buying, Mrs C M Crossfield, Dr M J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, F H J Appleby, G J Appleby, W Mitton, D & K Kleidon Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1300m, 2 len behind Baie De Seine with 57.5kg at $51. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind He's A Hustler with 57.5kg at $91. Hard to have on present form. |
8 MS CHELSEA TAYLOR |
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OUR LITTLE CRACKER
NELL CARTER 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG S C G Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S C Gereaux), Miss J L Carter, D Caulfield, Miss C B Summers, J N Beer, D Roberts, C G Russell, M J Phillips, J R Gray, J Reid, L Smith, Ms T Veal, Ms S L Martyn, J Blade, Mrs D L Carter & Ms T J Dowsett Second-up. First-up after 10 months 8th of 11 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1430m, 5 len behind Irlandais carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1356m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Star Canto with 57.5kg at $101. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
9 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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