Terang   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

bet365 Maiden Plate 1850m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo from Sweltering leading Ex Machina. SWELTERING (11) is holding the form and was nudged out at Cranbourne last time over a mile. She runs along and John Allen rides today. She deserves another chance. ZINOVATION (6) resumes in the same contest, beaten 4.6L in third. He was in the market and will present fitter for a top barn. Yendall is a key jockey booking. ADAMANA (8) rates well on his Geelong placing and will be better for it. Has to manage an outside gate and that's the niggle. ROTATING SOUL (10) also jumps from a wide barrier but impressed placing at Sandown first-up. Linda will likely push forward, and she can make the finish if that works out. LUCKETT (2) switched yards and will be better for the first-up outing. Should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Sweltering.
1 25x33 EX MACHINA
MATT CUMANI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M S S Cumani, G L Hales, Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely), J E Maxwell, C Hill, Mrs D Hill, Dr M A Holland, P A Woolley, M A Blakiston & Brighton Stables Big Day Out (Mgr: Ms K M Fitzsimons)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1454m, 3.5 len behind Galpin carrying 59.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1606m, 2.75 len behind Compressing carrying 59.5kg at $13. Worth some thought.
7
C J MACREDMOND
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
2 734x3 LUCKETT
DOMINIC SUTTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J C Thompson, Mrs M A Thompson, S P Thompson & O C Thompson
Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1717m, slow going 5 len behind Scintillante with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1590m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Lonely Road with 59.5kg at $51. Marginal hope.
4
DANIEL MOOR
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diamonds, White Sleeves And Peak
3 5x567 SCORPION BAY
DANNY CURRAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D T & Mrs C T Curran, L E & Mrs M L Rodda, R M Knight, Mrs K Gerakis, T P Brady, H E P Steel, J A Kearney, W Glenn, Ms M L Howell & J W Heffer
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 2000m, 11 len behind Geemes carrying 59.5kg at $20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 2200m, 7 len behind Cupid's Conquest carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Likely to find this out of reach.
16
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Gold, Green And Blue Crossed Sashes, Green Armbands
4 47x58 HE'S ELECTRIC
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Jackaroo Racing (Mgr: T Dabernig), K J & Mrs C A Paisley, R P S Boyd, J D Williams, O A & Mrs G N Klemich, X S Horse Racing (Mgr: J J Stebbings), C L Gregory, D I Hollyman, K J Holman, P E Melling, Ms G E Heritage, Ms C L Porter, D & Mrs G Duff, S A Leal, D S Lee & J Quinlan
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Geffina carrying 59kg at $8. Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1443m, 4.5 len behind Muirfield carrying 59kg at $51. Hard to have.
10
HARRY GRACE
Royal Blue, White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
5 UNITED LEGEND
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
First starter by So You Think out of Amalgamate purchased for AUD $ 650,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Risking.
13
HARRY COFFEY
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Red And White Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
6 3 ZINOVATION
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
United Syndications Across The Ditch (Mgr: P C Creighton)
At debut, 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mollify carrying 59kg at $7. Looks set to break the maiden status.
9
D YENDALL
Hot Pink, Purple Braces, White Sleeves, Purple Armbands And Cap
7 43724 MEIKA TATE
WAYNE WALTERS
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Morell
Last start 4th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1860m, 12 len behind Darn Hot Miss with 57.5kg at $31. The start before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1850m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Pensatore carrying 57.5kg at $15. Looking to others.
11
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
8 43 ADAMANA
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield) & M K Dawson
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Altermatum with 57kg at $9. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1443m, 1.4 len behind Muirfield with 57kg at $3.20. Looks close to a win.
13
NEIL FARLEY
Navy, White Sash, Navy And Lime Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 6x FAR FROM A CRY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
O T I Racing, C M B Racing No.3, R Menchise, S M W Charles, Montrose Inc Syndicate, A D Fong, D P Sinn, A S Clark, G J D M Racing, Beartown No. 20, J H Racing, Mrs A F J Alexander, B M Howson, J Kadlecik, S Seventis, R S Venero & R I Cullen
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last in a small field at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Colour Our World carrying 56kg at $9.50. Later.
1
T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 458x4 ROTATING SOUL
KEN & KASEY KEYS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, R T Deuis, M P Deuis, K L Rowbottom, Mrs R Churchill, Mrs R Churchill & P P L A Syndicate (Mgr: P Elliott), Mrs G M Frenken, H J Frenken, T Royal & Davique Racing (Mgr M Condon)
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind The Muffin Man with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 2025m, 6 len behind Our Paramour with 55kg at $4.50. Look for a much better performance.
12
LINDA MEECH
Pink, Purple Sash And Cap
11 42242 SWELTERING
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin)
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Mollify with 57kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Belle Detelle carrying 57kg at $3.60. Working up to a win. Leading prospect.
2
J ALLEN
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
12 074 WEST SIDE STORY
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D T O'Brien, Mrs J O'Brien, D Johnson, S Johnson, D Johnson, E Cooper, B Cooper-Smith, R Hitt, Mrs H Hitt, J Hitt, Ms B Hitt & S Sutherland
Most recently 4th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1606m, 1.75 len behind Wimmera Star with 57kg at $8.50. Before that from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1462m, 2.5 len behind Justadaze with 57.5kg at $16. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Risking.
6
JORDAN CHILDS
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
13 0x6 KARMA QUEEN
ROBERT HICKMOTT
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & M B Christian
Second-up. First start ran last of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mohnar carrying 56kg at $31. Returned from break got back early 6th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind On The Move with 57kg at $51. Hard to get excited about her chances.
3
R J HURDLE
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
14 0x7 TAPERED
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs U Williams
Third race start. First start ran last of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1400m, 26 len behind Alcoshare with 55kg at $21. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mr Butt's Boats with 56kg at $31. Prefer others.
8
TEODORE NUGENT
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
15 78 PREFERRED ASSASSIN
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J D Alexander & Mrs R Alexander
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 7th of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Geffina carrying 57.5kg at $151. Last start 8th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn on March 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Watersports carrying 57.5kg at $31. Needs to show significant improvement.
5
Maroon, Gold Sash And Cap
16 077 THINKING SENSATION
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rising Sun Syn Suda Takao (Mgr: K Kawakami), K Hosaka, Ms Y Takimoto, Y Yamamura, T Negishi, T Sakai, N Hiyoshi, S Shirai, Y Ozaki, E Azukizawa, A Izumi, Y Shigeyama, J Shimizu, D Osawa, R Kenna, D Swan, C I Barber, R S S Coralina (Mgr: K Kawakami), S Morisawa & Tarragon (Mgr: G R Flynn)
At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1606m, 6 len behind Compressing carrying 59kg at $101. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chipilly with 59kg at $51. Will struggle again.
6
EOIN WALSH
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap