Echuca   18 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Bourke Builders Maiden Plate 1312m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - 400m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.4).  

A keen early battle to ensue between Heofon, Artistic Dancer and Our Mooney Mooney ahead of Minesite. AMERICAN KESTREL (6) has only had the two starts and showed improvement second-up time out filling a place at Horsham. With added improvement ahead of this is expected to go close. HEOFON (10) has filled a place in four of her five starts to date. Is crying out to win a race and gets that chance here. MINESITE (3) was placed at Swan Hill and here before leading and knocking up over this trip here last time. With that run under the belt should be further improved. Expected to run well. OUR MOONEY MOONEY (11) knocked up in the run home on debut in tougher maiden contest at Geelong. Will be improved with that run under the belt. Won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back American Kestrel and Heofon to win.
1 67 JACKIE MOON
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Hobson, A R Fairweather, R T Hobson & A P Hobson
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 6th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Arewethereyet with 59.5kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Coronation Drive with 59.5kg at $17. Looks a solid top-three chance.
3
MADISON LLOYD
RED, WHITE EPAULETTES, WHITE BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, CAP
2 JAWSOME ROB
ANNALISE MARAGOS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Thompson, S Pearson, E Dye, J Rowlands, K Mitchell
Annalise Maragos trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Impressive winner at his only trial. Looks a hope in this field.
9
C J PARISH
Deep Navy, White Horse Shoe And Head, Checked Sleeves
3 0x335 MINESITE
JOHN D PEARSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Pearson
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Hellish with 59.5kg at $14. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Howdy carrying 58kg at $17. Capable of a strong showing.
4
J KEATING
green,gold kangaroo,sleeves,cap
4 8360x SIR CALLAHAN
DONNA GASKIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P R Gaskin, D Rice, P A Davidson, Racing For Glory (Mgr: Ms R Portelli), Mrs L M Robinson,P Robinson, N C Pearson, Folly Fun (Mgr: H E P Steel), G Clark, Mrs L Clark, P Madgwick, S K McNamara, Scott McGregor, R Williams, D M Maxwell & R W Bird
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw February 3 over 1856m, 11 len behind Cherokee Brave with 59kg at $61. On debut second last of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1000m, 10 len behind Pondalowie carrying 57kg at $51. Don't underestimate fresh.
2
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Red, White Seams, Yellow Diamonds Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Seams And Pom Pom
5 7x636 TIGHT GRIP
JOHN MCARDLE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Redgum Racing Pty Ltd, Valley Winners, 3224 Racing, Winning Dragons No. 2, Fernrigg Farm, Ability Bloodstock, Twoipee Racing, P Farrow, Ms B M McArdle, B G Mcilwaine, R Milligan, H I Myers, T Powell, Mrs D Retallick, M L Scoble, C G Wheeler & B L Shannon
Last start 6th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1474m, 6 len behind Cinque Terre with 57kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dantooine carrying 59kg at $11. Fit and going OK. Has to be respected.
10
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Ability Bloodstock Logo, Emerald Green sleeves,Royal Blue Stars ,Emerald green cap,royal blue stars
6 52 AMERICAN KESTREL
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Grasslands Thoroughbred Farms
Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 8 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Sea Mist with 57kg at $15. Last start 2nd of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1100m, slow going head behind Trebel Rebel with 57.5kg at $8.50. Expected to give this a shake.
8
TOM PREBBLE
NAVY BLUE, CREAM SEAMS
7 6766x ARTISTIC DANCER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
W G Pratt & J L Pratt
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw May 3 2023 over 1700m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Pannier carrying 56kg at $26. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw April 6 2023 over 1406m, 10 len behind She's Rich Enuff with 56kg at $15. Happy to risk.
5
LOGAN MCNEIL
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
8 677x ASINGLEPROMISE
STEVEN LAKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D A Johnstone, Mrs M T Johnstone, K R Johnstone, Mrs A D Johnstone, Z Leach, Ms L Johnstone, Mrs K Johnstone, J Walsh, R Johnstone, K Johnstone, Mrs J Johnstone, Z Radin, S A Lake, G J Ford & Miss T Kanellopoulos
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw January 30 over 1112m, 8 len behind Retenir with 57kg at $101. On debut ran last in a small field at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw December 17 over 1100m, 10 len behind Hellara with 56kg at $26. Will struggle against these.
1
JAKE DUFFY
DARK BROWN, WHITE HOOPS, YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
9 90x BOGIE MISS
MICHAEL SELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
L Catoggio, G H Parkinson, V Catoggio, C E Broughton, J J Thornycroft, L Havard, Mrs V L Catoggio & S Morris
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1103m, 9 len behind Pisanello with 56kg at $51. On debut with blinkers first time; ninth of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw November 8 over 1103m, 7 len behind Regal Might carrying 56kg at $11. May need the hitout.
9
NEIL FARLEY
Aqua, Black And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves And Cap
10 8x323 HEOFON
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
R M Anderson, Mrs P Anderson & Cowarrie Partnership (Mgr: B J Barwick)
Racing well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1017m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Love The Fall Line carrying 57kg at $3.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, slow going neck behind Nefertiti with 57kg at $3. Recent form solid. Won't be far away.
7
Fred W Kersley
Purple, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
11 7 OUR MOONEY MOONEY
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper)
At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1112m, slow going 7 len behind Sioux Spirit with 56kg at $8. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
6
LAUREN BURKE
Green, White Intersecting Lines And Striped Cap
12 x2780 REBEEL
RODNEY FOSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1500m, 24 len behind Penny Bazaar carrying 57.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 8 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Iceberry with 57.5kg at $151. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.
1
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Royal Blue, White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Pom Pom