Yarra Valley   31 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Myob Maiden Plate 1514m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.12)  

Moderate tempo with Suances leading the way. Very interesting race. SUANCES (8) is 4/4 so far in career to hit the frame, resuming from a long spell with a game third over 1400m at Pakenham. Much fitter and extra trip ideal. Looks the one to follow. MOONLIGHT ROMANCE (9) worked home well fresh then failed to make an impact second-up. Fitter for it though and meets an easier maiden. Can bounce back, The intriguing runner is MAN OF WORTH (2) who is a former Irish maiden now in the Waller yard. Placed 2/4 so far and might find this a shade sharp but fitter for a jump-out and worth keeping very safe. THESE BOOTS (12) settled at the tail, on debut at Wagga but found the line nicely late. Fitter and the extra trip ideal. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Suances.
1 95850 BOLD OASIS
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A G Rice, R Donev, Ms D Napoli, R A Revell, N Gopaul, Tom's Choice (Mgr: S A McCallum), A J Halloran, S K McNamara, Mrs M L Carter, M P Carter, W Stanistreet, Ms C A Malin, N K Pigdon, H J Boniwell, Ms B Y Niemann & A L Brown
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1612m, 7 len behind Indefinite carrying 59.5kg at $11. Before that 5th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Colour Blast with 59.5kg at $81. Thereabouts but would need to improve sharply.
5
DANIEL MOOR
Olive, White Circle And Hooped Cap
2 x0x3x MAN OF WORTH
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Waller, B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt), I Bruce, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, W G Moore, G E Ardill, R P Campbell, R G Dumbrell, J L Pirie, M Saiah, R B Craigie, Stewart Racing (Mgr: B Stewart), Horizons Revisited (Mgr: N D Coulter), P N Brussow, J L Silvester & REAF Racing
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 14 at Dundalk All Weather Mdn Sw on October 25 over 2112m, 2.5 len behind Persian Bliss with 61kg at $15. First up last campaign 10th of 18 at Galway Mdn Hwt on July 31 over 2414m, 18 len behind Shoda with 70.5kg at $4. Finished sixth in a Flemington jump-out on March 21. Has the ability and can measure up at Australian debut.
1
FRED W KERSLEY
Lime Green And Silver Hoops
3 STYLISH PRINCE
A & J WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G J Williams
Gelding by Lord Of The Sky making his first appearance. Won a Caulfield Heath trial over 1500m on March 20. Well educated with five trials but drawn wide so prepared to give him this run.
9
J BOWDITCH
Yellow, Blue Spots, Black Cap
4 7x98 DENISON BELL
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Grand Syndicate Xtravagant (Mgr: P V Morley)
Second-up. First start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Dubbo Mdn on December 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Beauty Edge with 57.5kg at $19. Returned from break ran last of 9 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1400m, 24 len behind Deloris carrying 59kg at $12. Expect he'll find this too tough.
12
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 087 LORD LONNY
STEPHEN BROWN
3YO  GR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P W Jones, Mrs E C Brown, R Brown, Miss S A Morris, A Beecroft, Miss T Fenton, M L Fenton, F Fenton, E R Haupt & A Lewis
Last start second last of 8 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1606m, slow going 15 len behind All Kinds Of Folk with 59kg at $61. The run before that 8th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Lady Potato Head with 59kg at $151. Hard to enthuse.
4
STEPHEN BROWN JNR
Navy Blue, White Diablo, Quartered Cap
6 STRAAND DEAL
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G Harvey
First starter by Dundeel out of Amaliehaven. Has a total of two jump-outs prior to his debut today. Obviously needs ground and worth watching for a market push.
4
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, White Double Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Cap
7 99384 SHIPSHEWANA
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S G Noble & J K Douglas
Last start got back early 4th in a small field at Wangaratta F&M Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1590m, 4.5 len behind Bon Fete with 58kg at $61. The run before that second last of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1454m, 10 len behind Galpin carrying 57.5kg at $151. Doubt she can bother these.
8
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Teal, Twelve Apostles Logo, Yellow Halved Sleeves And Cap
8 322x3 SUANCES
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Storm Season carrying 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1300m, slow going 1.0 len behind Jaskier with 57.5kg at $2.90. Yet to miss the frame in four runs and expected to go close this time.
6
K JENNINGS
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds, Diamond Armbands
9 9x35 MOONLIGHT ROMANCE
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
HMB Capital Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S Cummings)
Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Clavel carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mollify carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Best efforts give her a live chance this easier maiden.
7
BEAU MERTENS
Cerise, Chartreuse Quarters, Pale Pink Sleeves, Olive Green Cap
10 TASTE OF WINE
MICHAEL KENT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou) & K E Biddick
Filly by Pierro on debut. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on March 17. Aided by a nice alley and with blinkers added could well play a big role.
3
J MOTT
Gold, Red And Royal Blue Diamond Band And Armbands
11 89x06 IMMORTAL MATILDA
JOHN SADLER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms S K Shultz
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meh Keffi with 57kg at $19. Last start 6th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Harrumph Harrumph with 55kg at $71. Not keen on her chances.
8
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Green, Tartan Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Tartan Cap
12 4 THESE BOOTS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Was well-supported at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Wagga Mdn on March 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Three Musketeers carrying 58.5kg at $3. Finished off strongly on debut and looks suited stretching out in journey.
2
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap