Swan Hill 04 Apr 2025
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Mallee MRI Appeal Maiden Plate 1200m Track: GOOD 3 Clouds (Max: 19) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.02) |
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Sir Woodpecker and Lexton should set a strong gallop. SIR WOODPECKER (12) resumes for a leading stable and was last seen spacing the Kyneton Maidens on debut. He has been gelded and brings a trial win from The Heath. Draws to control the race, and Coffey's booking is a further indication that they mean business. ELEGANT MAN (3) was caught wide without cover at Kyneton but had impressed prior when narrowly beaten at Echuca. That reads well, and he can get back into the money. LEXTON (10) won a trial and was only beaten 2.3L at Geelong on debut. He draws awkwardly today but has early speed. Fitter and better suited. ARCANDAM (7) debuts for the Bowman yard and has looked good at the jumpouts. Has the rails gate to use, and the betting will be key. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Sir Woodpecker to win.
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BILL BOULDER
NATHAN NEWTON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms D J Davis & G Fennessy At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 13 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1406m, slow going 5.5 len behind Whirlwind carrying 59.5kg at $13. The race before that got back early 7th of 14 at Echuca 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Schimmelbusch carrying 59.5kg at $18. Passing. |
5 J FRY |
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EIRE TO THE JUNGLE
TOBY LAKE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G S Lyons Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Seattle Hope carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1100m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Cash Converter carrying 59.5kg at $11. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
9 LACHLAN KING |
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ELEGANT MAN
RHYS ARCHARD 4YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Miss S L Quinlan, P J Quinlan, Miss R Quinlan & J P Accurso Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1212m, slow going 6 len behind Soho Princess carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Echuca 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, long-neck behind Schimmelbusch carrying 59.5kg at $61. Has claims. |
6 C J PARISH |
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SQUAGAGA
RODNEY FOSTER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne Most recently 3rd of 10 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1212m, slow going 2.5 len behind Soho Princess with 59.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Erminia carrying 59.5kg at $12. Favouring others today. |
7 NEIL FARLEY |
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TEAM AMERICA
DANIEL MCCARTHY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, W McCarthy, A Haring, J Wohlers, M W Johns, Ms C Masters, P Nolan & D R Wallace Resuming after a 19 months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Tuncurry Super Mdn September 8 2023 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Lucky Creed carrying 57.5kg at $4. On debut third of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 29 2023 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Mirra Impact carrying 57.5kg at $10. Later. |
8 J W STANLEY |
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WEE JIMMY
PETER R GRAY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs A M Gray Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Bendigo 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Sistine Tunnel with 59.5kg at $81. Last start 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 975m, 7 len behind Kathy's Rose with 59.5kg at $17. May need more time. |
8 SARAH FIELD |
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ARCANDAM
DANIEL BOWMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Hirst Gelding by Nostradamus making his first appearance. Won a Terang jump-out on March 24. Jumps from a favourable gate and keep safe. |
1 T P MADDEN |
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DIAMOND MILA
VINCENT MALADY 3YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch) At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1106m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Antidote carrying 59kg at $13. Expect a good showing. |
8 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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GIANT'S REPRIEVE
GERALD EGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG K J Sheedy, P J Taylor, R Butchart & Preslex Racing (Mgr: Ms R V Martin) Gelding by Foxwedge making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Wangaratta on March 19. Difficult gate and happy to watch this time. |
15 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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LEXTON
BRADY CROSS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B Cross, D G Speechley, N A Haase, A A Agterhuis, Miss M B Hogg, G Hogg, Ms J Leed-Leamer, Mrs J Cross, J Hummel, G Hooper, B Woodgate & Pour La Barre (Mgr: B Hart) At debut, 6th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Tommyess carrying 58kg at $7. Improver and can make the finish. |
10 JACK HILL |
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POSITIVO
SAAB HASAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Mrs H I Beasley, Brittain Racing, S C Lord, N R Johns, Ms M Uttley, G Stone, P D Weston, Six Five Four Five, E Hasan, M J Campbell, B J Woolcock, Ms H Uttley, Coronet Racing & M P Bennett Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Winston with 58kg at $8. Previously first up; second of 12 at Albury Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1175m, a long neck behind Boy From Tennessee carrying 56.5kg at $12. Prefer to see. |
16 J KEATING |
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SIR WOODPECKER
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), E K Nelligan, Mrs W E Nelligan, Dr M J Nelligan, G M Fox & Woodpecker Gang (Mgr: J R O'Dwyer) Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd in a small field at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 1203m, 3 len behind Royal Insignia carrying 58kg at $2. Expected to go close. |
2 HARRY COFFEY |
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WHEAT KING
AUSTY COFFEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G J Baldwin, D L Coffey, D J Lowry, P G Lowry, J A Sheahan, M E Ryan, J Ryan, Mrs L S Coffey, J R Coffey, S Crow, W S Miller, Mrs M M Coffey & Ms J G O'Sullivan Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind Moonraker with 59kg at $31. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 975m, 7 len behind Kathy's Rose with 59kg at $12. Looking to others. |
13 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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ZOUMAN ALONG
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG C Bennett, Flying Start 2022 Social Club 3 (Mgr: C Bennett), Flying Start 2022 Social Club 2 (Mgr: C Bennett) & Flying Start 2022 Social Club 1 (Mgr: C Bennett) Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 15 over 1212m, 5.5 len behind Arezzo carrying 58kg at $21. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1112m, 4 len behind La Meeting carrying 59kg at $3.50. Progressing well and is one of the hopes. |
12 D YENDALL |
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FLIGHT OFFICER
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss M F Cox Most recently 7th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1106m, slow going 3.5 len behind Antidote carrying 56.5kg at $21. Before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, 13 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 57.5kg at $41. Not keen on his chances. |
4 MILOS BUNJEVAC |
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GLOBAL WITNESS
STEPHEN LENEHAN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M Adam, D Pavlov & S Lenehan Most recently ran last in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1000m, 11 len behind Zouper Fund carrying 59.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1300m, 13 len behind Ziggy Starcraft with 57.5kg at $151. Happy to overlook again. |
3 C J MACREDMOND |
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