Werribee   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

OFI Weigh & Inspection Solutions Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.32)  

Decent sized field but it lacks any obvious pace. WATS NORMAL (11) returned from a break at Avoca but was probably the victim of lack of pace. Hit the line strongly though and fitter for it. Looks a top chance this line-up. ALL BUSINESS (13) was close-up fresh then worked hard early last time over 1400m and faded late. Fitter again and despite a tricky gate expected to give a sight. DUBAI WATCH (5) turned in a nice effort when resuming from a long spell and is another who will be better over this trip with the run under the belt. Major player. EICHARDT (6) was safely held on debut on soft ground but looks better placed here and has good upside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Give Wats Normal another go.
1 5436x BRILLIANT BADGER
OLIVIA OSBORNE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Osborne, W B Brisbourne & Dr C P Duddy
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw December 23 over 1590m, 5 len behind Tower Of Tuscany with 57.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Tatura Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1450m, 13 len behind Another Nephew with 59.5kg at $51. Form at the end of his last preparation suggests he is likely to struggle.
7
TAYLA CHILDS
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
2 DUC ET PAIR
NATHAN NEWTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
T D M Havers
First starter by Puissance De Lune out of Fame Dame. Finished fourth in a Wangaratta jump-out on March 19. Claim helps but tricky gate and prefer to see.
12
ZOE WALLER
Red, White Sleeves
3 00x42 INEXESSIVE
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Law, Mrs K M Law, Ms J A Billings, L Xuereb, D R Mckinnon, Y H Liang, S K J Blanch, B F McCartney & G P McCartney
Third-up today. Not raced for 41 days. First-up 4th of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Chica Con Suerte with 59.5kg at $6. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Colac 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1208m, 1.0 len behind Coldenkim with 59.5kg at $3.40. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance.
3
NATHAN PUNCH
Maroon, Gold Lion, Navy Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 9727x YOU ROWER
MICHAEL HARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A Harrison, Mrs T A Woodcock, N D Plant, W H Darlison, R R Darlison, A J Harrison, C A Bilson, M Calder, Mrs N L McCartney & K J McCartney
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Mornington Mdn-Sw November 12 over 2025m, 7 len behind Catani Gardens carrying 59.5kg at $13. On debut fifth of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw September 6 over 1500m, soft track; 3 len behind Super Sleuth carrying 57.5kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing.
6
NEIL FARLEY
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Stripes, Red Cap
5 305x5 DUBAI WATCH
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L Y Ho
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1321m, 3.5 len behind Anchor Down with 59kg at $7. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1300m, 2 len behind Torvecchio with 57kg at $3. Rates highly and should do much better.
13
R J HURDLE
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
6 7 EICHARDT
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake & S Capsalis
At debut, second last of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Secret Elegance with 59kg at $7. Has upside and looks suited by the extra ground.
1
LAUREN BURKE
Navy Blue With Turquoise Armbands, Navy Blue And Turquoise Striped Cap
7 0x HERE I COME
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J G Stubbs, Mrs R A Stubbs, D W Mace, E Domauer & Mrs M H Domauer
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1300m, slow going 26 len behind Daggers with 58kg at $12. Will take great benefit from this outing.
4
C NEWITT
White, Royal Blue Hoop, Red Sleeves And Red Cap
8 6 JAMESJOHNO
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Johnson
At debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Excelindeed carrying 58kg at $14. Has upside and worth including despite another tricky draw.
17
WILL GORDON
Cerise, Gold Star And Collar, White Sleeves, Silver Stars, Cerise Cap, Gold Star
9 85x LE PLUS RAPIDE
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A J Tindale
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Princess Toro with 58kg at $10. On debut second last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Poetic Storm carrying 58kg at $3.30. Will take great benefit from this run.
8
C ATKINSON
Royal Blue, White And Red Hooped Sleeves
10 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 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 with 57kg at $15. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.
16
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Gold And White Stripes, Cherry Cap
11 05x2 WATS NORMAL
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T S Rocks, L A Davis, R N Gerbes, G L McLeod, S T H Racing (Mgr: S C O'Leary), C Baker, P K Saker & Mrs D L Saker
Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind King Alla with 59kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Somewhere carrying 58kg at $7.50. Nice return and looks a winning chance with that run under the belt.
2
JAKE DUFFY
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange and Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
12 99 MEET THE WIFE
VINCENT MALADY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee)
Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 9th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Altermatum carrying 57.5kg at $41. Second-up got back early 9th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1321m, 4.5 len behind Anchor Down carrying 57.5kg at $16. Well placed this time and can improve sharply.
5
JACK HILL
Black, Pink Spots And Cap
13 6x65 ALL BUSINESS
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), D J Blair, T A Brooks, J Egan, P R Fielding, I C Hansen, Palya Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Mrs N Walton, B McBride, Ms T D Coyle, D A Limbrick, Miss M C Nies, O Favaloro, C J G G Racing (Mgr: G R Horton), N Frangoulis, C A Morris, J C Perkins & B Perkins
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Foxy Heart with 56kg at $3.90. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mr Butt's Boats carrying 56kg at $4.40. Rates highly. Tricky gate but fitter and expected to give a sight again.
9
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Pink And Lime Stripes, Pink Collar, Lime Sleeves, Pink Cap
14 7x78 MIDNIGHT MIRACLE
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
D Sinclair, R A Wade-Cooper, N A G A syndicate, Maja Point, Old Sainters (Mgr: A Kolenda), Settlers Crew (Mgr: T M Ryan), B Chapman, B Jago, J Kelly, J L J Matheson, D A Nesbitt, K Redenbach, L Wakeling, T Terris, G Hollingsworth, S J Ball, D Chadwick, N Chadwick, C Higgins & W Upoko
Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Peace Baby carrying 57kg at $91. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Esternay with 57kg at $101. Blinkers on and expected to improve but alley makes it a test.
18
C J PARISH
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
15 00x9 JUSTA BUDDY
MATTHEW BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss L Groves
Second run back. First-up after eight months 9th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1600m, 19 len behind Khabalov carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Hand Me Down carrying 59.5kg at $16. Hard to get excited about his chances.
10
LOGAN MCNEIL
White, Blue All Seeing Eye, Turquoise Sleeves, White Armbands, Quartered Cap
16 909x MOTORING SPIRIT
CARLY COOK
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A J Glen, G R H Jenkinson, M A Miller, P De Leijer, J Coventry, L Legan, B White & Mrs T Wacura
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1300m, 11 len behind Imamanzor carrying 57.5kg at $101. On debut ran last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 30 over 1000m, 16 len behind The Doll with 57.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this outing.
11
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Blue And Grey Halves, Grey Sleeves And Blue Cap
17 78x66 STARCHINO
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1109m, 6 len behind Amraam with 53.5kg at $31. Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Pakenham 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 57.5kg at $81. Prefer to see her show some form before considering.
14
NADIA DANIELS
Pink And White Quarters, Pink Cap
18 8x990 ROCK ON FOXY
SHAYNE FISHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S R Fisher, L P Carbone, Mrs M Carbone, D Carbone, P Carbone, J F Pearce, Ms E K Taylor, R E Pearce, Mrs S J Pearce, D M Taylor, Mrs L J Taylor, P M O'brien, Mrs J I O'brien, J M Masters, G J Masters, S Iacono, Ms A Baranello & Mrs S M Kermond
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1300m, 10 len behind Geffina with 57.5kg at $201. The run before that 9th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Universal Rock carrying 55.5kg at $201. Blinkers on and looks tested again.
3
Grey, Red Braces, Armbands And Cap