Kilmore   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Boost Financial Group Maiden Plate 1450m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.12)  

Moderate tempo with Miss Xtravaganza leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. Big field and tough race with a host of these looking likely to improve. BRUTAL EYES (7) turned in a solid debut when well in there market and racing on speed to hold third. Better for it and will give a huge sight again. ELATION AND JOY (5) missed the frame on debut but was only half a length from the winner. Another with upside and wouldn't surprise to see her off the mark. MISS XTRAVAGANZA (6) just missed fresh then was a close-up sixth last time. Ready to peak and form well up to this with the right run. MARTY MCFLY (3) ran fourth two back then found the line well to place latest. Heading in the right direction and is a must include. HEAT OF THE NIGHT (8) was thereabouts in a tougher maiden second-up and will be primed for this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with Brutal Eyes.
1 77385 JUST RICH LIKA
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G M Johnstone, Mr M Johnstone, Mr A Matuska, Mrs D L Meech, Mr J W Meech, Mr T Murphy, Mr WP O'Brien, Mrs B Batten, Mrs F Hatfield, Mr J Hatfield, Dodgy Bros Inc, Mrs M T Mason, Mr J L Mason, Mr W U Stafford, Mrs C Stafford,Mr J Souter Mr C P Hufer, Mr J C Dight
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Echuca 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Schimmelbusch with 59.5kg at $13. The race before that 8th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sandwina carrying 56.5kg at $12. Strong contender on his best form.
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ALANA KELLY
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
2 BAVETTE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), A D McClure, B Singh, Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell) & Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Gelding by I Am Invincible on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Avoca on March 5 over 1000m. Blinkers on and no surprise to see him measure up.
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JAKE DUFFY
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 85743 MARTY MCFLY
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), C Leong, K M Wong, J R Butcher, B T Stallan, A F Buttigieg, G P Cassim, Miss C L Ebert, P J Fulton, B Knowles, G Larizza, B Lee, G Mccleish, R J Palmer, J A Wertfein, K M Wong, Sparle Syndicate (Mgr: J Baulch) & Dr E Ryan
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1469m, slow going nose behind Never A Doubt carrying 59kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fratineeze carrying 59kg at $6.50. Near miss last start. Gradually improving and can figure in the outcome again.
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A MC CABE
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
4 x242x BIG BERTHA
CHARLES CASSAR
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R Patterson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Stawell Mdn-Sw January 3 over 1602m, a head behind Always Fiorente carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1454m, a long neck behind Holler Thy Name with 57.5kg at $9.50. Has placed fresh and will be winding up late.
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P GATT
Yellow, Mauve Circle With Letter P, Hot Pink Cap
5 4 ELATION AND JOY
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, Bennett Racing Rosa's Spur (Mgr: N P Bennett), M Buckley, P G Wells, H P Sambor, S S Roth & Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
At debut, 4th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Isn't That Ironic carrying 57.5kg at $16. Close to the winner on debut and looms as a serious contender.
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LACHLAN KING
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 23x26 MISS XTRAVAGANZA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Champagne Misses, Mrs S F Scown, Ms C I Brewster, Mrs J Bergman, D L Power, Mrs R L Canfield, R B T W, Miss S Goulding, Mrs C Neilson, Funny Ha Ha, Da Beez, G Redzeposki, C Fountain, Mrs A Bramich, Mrs M J Duncan, Dr R E Van Prooyen, Mrs S Birrell, B F O'Connor & Mrs C Stephens
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1300m, nose behind Handsome Devil with 57.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Isn't That Ironic with 57.5kg at $2.70. Better than latest and expected to measure up.
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J FRY
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
7 3 BRUTAL EYES
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R J Hughes, Barkley St Racing (Mgr: N G O'brien), R G Oram, Horse at the Front (Mgr: Mrs K MacAllister), Mrs K Marcuccio, J Savoria, C R Moir, P J Crabb, EJCNOB Investments (Mgr: N G O'brien), M J Forbes, Jwteez (Mgr: K Teasdale), D Bunnett & Moama Six (Mgr: J R Bennett)
Was well in the market at debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cherrabah with 57kg at $4.40. Should come on following that experience and can get off the mark this time.
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JACK HILL
Navy Blue, Gold Prancing Horse, Sleeves And Cap
8 25x65 HEAT OF THE NIGHT
GLEN THOMPSON
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Miss K S Glindemann, B&C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano), Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), M & Mrs D Molloy
Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Madam Excels carrying 57kg at $3.40. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Chest Of Gold with 56kg at $16. Well placed. Fitter again and rates highly on best figures.
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T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
9 74593 JINGU EXPRESS
ANDREW DALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A Dale, Mrs A N Costantini, B J Morris, C Eaton, L M Albutt, Mrs A Pickersgill, E Robinson, Ms F J McDonald, L J Murphy-Dale, R C White, L R White, D S Daw, P J Daw, Mrs S L Daw & D Martin
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Berrigan Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Kazotsky with 56.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at Albury Mdn on February 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Champ De Fleurs carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
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C J PARISH
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
10 4 VELIA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
C P Hayden, T martin, Dr P J Elliott & R A Scarborough
At debut, 4th of 12 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Erminia carrying 57kg at $21. Solid debut and will be winding up late again.
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C J MACREDMOND
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
11 83887 I'M UNIQUE
SAAB HASAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Hedwards, R Hedwards, G T Keogh & J R Hedwards
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1321m, 4 len behind Anchor Down with 58kg at $151. The start before that second last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Girijaala carrying 56.5kg at $151. Might struggle again.
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Black And Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 x55x3 VAAFEE
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Feek Racing, S J Glare, D W Daly, G Tosswill, J A Dunlop, S A Miller, D A Ashby, R B Dunlop & R W Webb
Second run back. First-up after six months held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1406m, slow going 2.75 len behind Whirlwind carrying 59kg at $4. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1206m, 5.5 len behind Lake Forest carrying 57kg at $15. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance.
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K JENNINGS
Gold And White Stripes, Cherry Cap
13 x6468 TEST BY FIRE
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Rocke & C Doak
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lady Brightside with 58kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Girijaala carrying 57.5kg at $51. Others preferred.
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NADIA DANIELS
Red, Gold Checked Sleeves
14 7 SIAM EMERALD
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss B Chaisirinon
Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1212m, slow going 9 len behind Fear No Evil carrying 58kg at $26. Won't find this any easier so he is likely to struggle again.
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JACK HILL
Green, Purple Star On Cap