Benalla   11 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Aldous & Hill Chartered Accountants F&M Maiden Plate 1606m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 34)   Rail: Out 3m 1500m - 1200m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.59)  

Watersports should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. Looks a good race for ALL KINDS OF FOLK (6). Was tested out to staying contests in the spring including the Oaks before a deserved break. Returned with an eye-catching fourth over 1300m at Sandown Hillside and looks ideally placed over the mile second-up. Has the talent and can get off the mark. BON FETE (7) almost broke through last time when a fast finishing head second in a similar race. Can go one better with a repeat. WATERSPORTS (10) has been freshened since finishing midfield at Flemington over 2000m latest. Back in grade and back in trip and looking for a much better run. INSPIRED CHOICE (1) wasn't disgraced in a richer race last time at huge odds. Drawn the inside and will be winding up late with even luck. PIXEL PRINCESS (5) is yet to find the top-three in three career runs but was not far away last time when fourth over 1600m at Kilmore. Better effort and can give a sight at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on All Kinds Of Folk.
1 5x846 INSPIRED CHOICE
AMBER HENDRY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Miss A C Hendry
Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Belle Detelle with 55.5kg at $101. The run before that 4th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lady Potato Head carrying 57.5kg at $51. Not disgraced in a richer race last time and drawn to run on hard.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Turquoise, White And Black Diamonds Sleeves
2 x6689 MATTER MOST
PETER GELAGOTIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S F Spiteri
Most recently 9th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1856m, 6 len behind Advance To Jaffa carrying 57.5kg at $17. Before that 8th of 14 at Terang 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hard To Go Wrong with 55.5kg at $26. Win doesn’t look likely.
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TIANNI CHAPMAN
Red, White SFS Inside Circle, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 656x6 MISS PEPEHA
TONY NOONAN
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs G A Noonan, A G Williams, B Beslagic, A Mitsinikos, Ms M Ventura, J D Rae, J Toohey, J A Forrest & InToWin Aussie Intro Synd (Mgr: Ms T Balcombe)
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 9 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vivacissimo with 56kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Manhattan View carrying 57.5kg at $151. Expect she'll find this too tough.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
4 8x302 PERFUME RIVER
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
F S Watkins
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1412m, 4 len behind Coco Jen carrying 58kg at $5.50. Second-up 10th of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1590m, 12 len behind La Rosetta carrying 57.5kg at $14. Has ability but prefer the place again.
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JAKE DUFFY
Royal Blue, Gold Trident And Cap
5 004 PIXEL PRINCESS
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, J R Saltmarsh, G McDonald, C D Hughes, C T Baldwin & Matik Bloodstock One
Last start 4th of 13 at Kilmore Mdn on February 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Menzah One with 57.5kg at $101. The run before that second last of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Every Little Thing with 57.5kg at $26. Better effort last start and can give a sight at odds.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
6 890x4 ALL KINDS OF FOLK
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss M F Cox
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1300m, 4 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Superluminal with 55kg at $6.50. Talented staying filly ideally placed here second-up
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FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue And White Halves, Quartered Cap
7 x6962 BON FETE
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Warren, Pryde Racing, Mrs C J Fero, A G Paroavi, J L Dewberry, Blur Racing Syndicate, Ms K E A Syer, D W Spicer, R Weiss, Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne, M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1623m, on a slow track; head behind Hey Bella with 57kg at $5.50. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pula with 57kg at $41. Just missed in similar race latest and can go one better.
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LACHLAN KING
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
8 63 MRS SLACK
BRENT STANLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Rhodes No.1 Syndicate (Mgr: P Gronsbell-Luntz), S Kanjo, H Joeng & S M Liddell
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Handsome Devil with 57kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1454m, 6 len behind Bit Of Shoosh with 56kg at $15. Hard to see her troubling the top chances this time.
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J KEATING
Pale Blue, White Star, Pale Blue, Red And White Striped Sleeves
9 7x80 TEAM HEIST
JOHN MCARDLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Redgum 2016 (Mgr: B J Clayton) & P A Johnson
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Colour Blast carrying 56kg at $12. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Cleo's Award with 57kg at $31. Prefer to see her show some form before considering.
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DANIEL MOOR
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
10 x3427 WATERSPORTS
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs A Alexander, Milano Bloodstock, J Wright, Ms K Kelly, Ms K Howard, D Walker, J Tzemis, T Kourbelis, J Di Battista & S Coloe
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on January 11 over 2000m, 7 len behind Thedoctoroflove with 54kg at $20. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Mr Verse carrying 56kg at $11. Back in trip and well back in class so can bounce back.
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WILL GORDON
Purple, Yellow Diamond, Emerald Green Sleeves, Yellow Cap