Wangaratta 03 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Solimo Constructions Maiden Plate 1300m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: Out 3m 400m - WP, True Remainder. |
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Back Of The Boat and Meka Vibe will press forward but with many of these lining up for the first time they may not get their own way in front. LEI (10) goes on top. The first up run at Echuca was encouraging, getting home nicely for a narrow second having debuted in a hot maiden at Benalla last time in. Fitter now, he should take plenty of holding out. PRINCESS MESS (11) resumes off a very comfortable trial win. She's off a long spell here but was in the market in a couple of stronger maidens last time in. Looks to have come back well for the Payne yard and Egan booked is a plus. I BELIEVE I BELONG (8) resumes for her second campaign having shown glimpses in three runs last time in, not far away in her past two. She draws to track the speed and can have last say. MEKA VIBE (6) is racing consistently this time in. He's had a few chances but rates an each way hope again. BACK OF THE BOAT (1) stuck on well at Geelong last time and that reads well, consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lei & Princess Mess.
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BACK OF THE BOAT
JESSICA PATEMAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S A Barton, C Overton, S Overton & M Tsang Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1325m, 0.6 len behind Strangethingdesire carrying 59.5kg at $15. The race before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1312m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cool Savanna carrying 59.5kg at $41. Going well and this suits, big chance. |
6 NEIL FARLEY |
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CHIEF OF WAR
HEATH MACLEAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG H N Maclean & L Andrews At debut, 4th of 12 at Wagga Super Mdn on April 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Zou Force carrying 58.5kg at $10. Not far away last time but needs to improve to be competitive. |
18 PORTIA J MATTHEWS |
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HOPELESS ROMANTIC
NEIL DYER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mr N J Dyer, Mr L Eales, Mr B Fraser, Mr M Rowland, Mr T Showler, Mr T Griffiths, Mr J Crameri, Mr B Binns, Mr C Mchugh, Mr R Bull, Mr J Anderson, Mrs S Bull & Mes D Bevis. Three-year-old gelding (Hellbent - Bound For Love) who was bought for AUD $ 8,500 (Inglis 2025 DECEMBER (Late) Online Sale). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Kyneton over 800m on April 24. Looks a capable type and will be competitive. |
9 DYLAN DUNN |
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I'M DA BOSS
VINCENT MALADY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D S Walker, D P Kiryk, C A Redford, Ballyrogan Racing, R G Cooper, Mrs K A Dudley & Fish 'N' Cripps (Mgr: B E Hower) Most recently 5th of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Big Rooster carrying 59.5kg at $6. Before that 4th in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1100m, 5 len behind Pasadena with 59.5kg at $8.50. Minor hope. |
16 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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LONG SHOT
CRAIG WEEDING 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate) Three-year-old gelding (Pariah - Shebang). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Fitter for a jump-out on April 21 at Wodonga when finished sixth. Market best guide. |
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MEKA VIBE
SCOTT MCINTOSH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG V McGrath, Ms M McGrath, B X Rhynehart, R McGrath & Ms C McGrath Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1607m, slow going 3 len behind Dealer Sing carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1412m, nose behind Winter Nights carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Going well and should be prominent again. |
14 LIAM RIORDAN |
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SHALLOW RIVER
RON STUBBS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D G Lucas, H Daley, Ms C A Smith, Mrs S J Daley & L W Tozer Gelding by Headwater facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on April 23 at Albury over 900m and finished ninth. Betting best guide but inclined to risk. |
3 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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I BELIEVE I BELONG
SIMON ZAHRA 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG SZ Racing No 1, H H Wee, Don't Tell Catherine (Mgr: P A Serong), Mrs C Ciappara, GW Handshake (Mgr: C Meachen), Leacra Syndicate (Mgr: J Rayner), M C Nolan, B Morcomb, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), Get on Syndicate (Mgr: A Lewis), D A Nesbitt, A J Smethurst, T P Smith, P Robinson & Ajari Racing Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw November 27 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Merimbula with 54.5kg at $7.50. On debut eighth of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1300m, 5 len behind Brazenga with 55kg at $31. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
1 EOIN WALSH |
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LAYSAN
BEN BRISBOURNE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG W B Brisbourne, J Gregorio, Ms M Harding, D Ash, Correct Weight Racing (Mgr: D M Hehir), S K McNamara, C J Morey, S J Russell, M J Thomas, B A Tonkin, E S Whitehead, Mrs J E Whitehead, S Di Camillo, C Trower, B J Crapper & A G Gilham Three-year-old filly making debut by North Pacific out of Involving. Purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Finished fourth in a Wodonga jump-out on April 21. Wide barrier to overcome. Keeping safe for top local yard. |
12 C J MACREDMOND |
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LEI
DOMINIC SUTTON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell & N Sutton Third race start. First start second last in a small field at Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1212m, slow going 14 len behind Chateau Eze with 57kg at $16. Went for a break before returning made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1300m, long-neck behind Chloe First carrying 57kg at $11. Fitter and rates highly. |
8 FRED W KERSLEY |
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PRINCESS MESS
PATRICK PAYNE 5YO GREY MARE 57.0KG R J Benson Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Echuca Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1412m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Ollandia Beach carrying 57.5kg at $5. On debut second of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Thunder Hawk with 56.5kg at $4.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Tough draw but form last time reads well. |
17 BILLY EGAN |
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PRINCESS PRUSSIA
CRAIG WEEDING 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Good Stuff (Mgr: Mrs M L Muratore) At the latest run 5th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Chloe First with 57.5kg at $17. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind License To Excite with 57.5kg at $10. Each way chance. |
10 MILOS BUNJEVAC |
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SPECIFICITY
NADINE CAMERON 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Malua Racing Pty Ltd, Palya Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P R Fielding, Ms A M Das, D Hardcastle, J W Humphrey, L J K, B D Bain, Mrs N Walton, I C Hansen, Major Racing (Mgr: N Frangoulis), D J Blair, Mrs M R Blair, T A Brooks, Mrs S Brooks, M G Quamil & J Egan Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Shamus Award out of Scamper. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Albury April 23. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these. |
11 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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VAMETTA
BEN BRISBOURNE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), S Driscoll, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, R Koch, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence & Jjagg (Mgr: Mrs G I Trovato) Three-year-old filly (Vadamos - Wyetta). She has seven recent trials leading in today's debut. Finished fifth in a Wodonga jump-out on April 21. Makes debut on home track and can make an immediate impact despite a tricky gate. |
15 LACHLAN KING |
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TYPHOON ROMANCE
JOHN FITZGERALD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R S Gregory & Miss C Collins, J I Brown, M K Murphy, Ms S J Mundy, & S G Heather Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Tocumwal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1100m, head behind Zar Zar carrying 57kg at $4.60. Second-up didn't finish the race at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1400m. Wait until she produces the goods on race day. |
2 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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PURE WARRIOR
CRAIG WIDDISON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG G L Clarke Most recently 3rd of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Gangster Paradise carrying 57kg at $51. The run before that 12th of 14 at Wagga Mdn on March 29 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Kenny's Swans with 56kg at $61. Risking. |
13 C J PARISH |
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APPLE EYES
CRAIG WEEDING 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG C A Weeding, J Iori, G L Jones, B A Radings, K G Bayliss, R J Bayliss, A M Giblin, B Kremer, Y F Ma, G P Wighton, G Greenwood, B J Bayliss & S Black Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Kilmer carrying 54kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Please Me Do with 56kg at $11. Rough hope. |
5 JAKE DUFFY |
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PALLADIUM
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J A Madgwick, B E Madgwick, Miss M F Cox, H B Madgwick, Mrs K A Lee-Madgwick, Mrs K J Ledger, B W Ledger, C C Ledger, T J Ledger, J A Ledger & B D Begley Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1300m, 5 len behind Chloe First carrying 59kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Winmar carrying 58kg at $10. Rates highly and should improve. |
7 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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