Warrnambool   28 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Creece Glass & Glazing Open Steeplechase 3450m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 3.5m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.25)  

THE MIGHTY SPAR (3) won a steeple at Sale last time in and has been prepared with a tidy trial here. He's had two warmers on the flat and will be hard to beat. FREDDY THE EAGLE (6) resumed in good order at Ballarat and ran some nice races over hurdles last time in. He's in good hands and is likely to go well. DUKE OF BEDFORD (5) is also third up and won a recent trial here easily over the brushes. Has to be kept onside. INSTIGATOR (1) may need the outing but should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Mighty Spar to win.
1 657x7 INSTIGATOR
AARON PURCELL
11YO  BAY  GELDING 72.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing, Mastermind, L Leahy, Mrs M Leahy, M Beecham, P Beecham, B McClintock, Mrs P Moore & M Moore
Racing second-up today. First-up after eight months finished seventh of 12 runners at Ballarat Bm64 on March 7 over 2000m, 8 len behind Preferential with 62kg at $101. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len this track Stple on March 12 2024 over 3450m slow going defeating Mighty Oasis with 71kg at $3 in a jumps. Consider.
1
BRAIDON SMALL
Purple, Gold Yoke And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 32x70 LEADERBOARD
MARK WALKER
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 71.0KG
Fortuna Leaderboard (Mgr: J Galvin)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; finished seventh of 9 starters at Bendigo Marong Cup on February 15 over 2200m, 6 len behind Bogues with 56kg at $41. Second-up ran last at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on February 26 over 2400m, 14 len behind Romans Luck carrying 57kg at $101. Fought on last time. Worth consideration.
2
CONOR BRASSIL
Tangerine, White Sash, Fortuna Logo, White Sleeves, Tangerine And Royal Blue Hoops, Quartered Cap
3 11x83 THE MIGHTY SPAR
MARK WALKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 71.0KG
Te Akau 2019 Karaka Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished eighth of 9 runners at Seymour Bm70 on February 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Paradise City with 61kg at $151. Last start ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at Stony Creek S Ck Cup on March 9 over 2114m, 6 len behind Fam Gorman carrying 55.5kg at $14. Sure to improve again. Go well.
6
STEVEN PATEMAN
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
4 6223x TOM FOOLERY
JOHN LEEK JR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 71.0KG
Miss Z Leek
Resumes after eight months. Finished off last preparation 3 of 8 starters at Sandown-Lakeside Crisp Stpl August 4 over 4200m, slow track; 20 len behind Stern Idol carrying 67kg at $10. Previously first up; 10 of 13 runners at Stony Creek Bm58 February 6 2024 over 2100m, 12 len behind Schweinsteiger with 58kg at $26. Risking.
3
MR LUCA REMONDET
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
5 51x84 DUKE OF BEDFORD
ANDREW BOBBIN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 69.0KG
J Cetraro, P W Cormack, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, C D Richmond, J Verde, M Verde, P A Thompson, G J Mitchell, M Collis, P Diamond, L J McLennan, Swan Marsh Racing, Burnstone Racing, Our Lucky Train Ticket, SCT Syndications, Lango Racing, Grampians Racing & P A O'Dea
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished eighth of 9 starters at Colac Bm58 on February 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Winds Of March carrying 60.5kg at $11. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 10 starters at Edenhope Edenhope Cup on March 8 over 2000m, 7 len behind Precious Charm with 54kg at $20. Forward showing expected. Has ability and keep onside.
2
TOM RYAN
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
6 184x3 FREDDY THE EAGLE
SYMON WILDE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Mrs M R Smith, R G Smith, C Howlett, H J Howlett, B A Miller, P J Sypott, S T Neylon, M Davis, Mrs J Davis, J R Donnelly & J C P Emerson
Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months sat on the pace then finished third of 12 starters at Ballarat Bm64 on March 7 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Preferential carrying 59kg at $9.50. Previously to post a big 4 len win. Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 7 over 2100m defeating Not Usual Dream with 57.5kg at $1.80. Ready for a big return to jumps racing.
4
D HORNER JNR
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
7 x3766 TOPSPIN
SIMON RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
S P Morrissy, Mrs K E Ryan, Mrs R J Morrissy & Dick & Morrissy Racing (Mgr: S P Morrissy)
Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at this track Bm64 on March 10 over 3300m, 30 len behind Highness with 67kg at $8. Run before came from midfield; finished sixth of 11 runners at Colac 0 - 58 on March 2 over 2008m, 2.25 len behind A Dime Approach with 60kg at $21. Go close. Prefer others.
5
JORDAN HART
Blue And Pink Diamonds And Blue Cap