Warracknabeal   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Pony Xpress Maiden Plate 2000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.44)  

Not expecting them to go too hard. HARD BOB (3) stepped up to 2000m for the first time this prep last campaign and only narrowly went down. With the benefit of that run, the inside alley and Dean Yendall aboard, he will never get a better chance to break through. DANZAGRUNT (6) was comfortably held by Hard Bob last start but only found one better the start prior and should be at peak fitness after three runs back. DOLLAR BUCKS (2) has had more than enough chances - 46 to be exact - but can pull out a run so needs to be considered a place chance. ADJUDICATE (5) showed improvement up in trip last start and should be further aided the extra distance here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard Bob straight out.
1 08 CONISTON HERO
HEATH CHALMERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B C McClure & A D McClure
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1300m, 14 len behind Charming Nic with 59.5kg at $91. Last start 8th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dashing Donkey with 59.5kg at $101. Drawn well but needs to lift.
3
J FRY
Black, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
2 23729 DOLLAR BUCKS
TRUDY COTTIER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms E H Grey, R Sanders & Ms T M Cottier
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Terang Mdn-Hwgt on March 21 over 2156m, slow going 53 len behind Sanika with 69.5kg at $4.20. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Terang Mdn-Hwgt on February 28 over 1850m, long-neck behind Digari with 69.5kg at $8.80. Has ability and is among the chances.
10
R J HURDLE
Pink, Royal Blue Star, Pink Sleeves And Cap With Royal Blue Stars
3 0x762 HARD BOB
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J Bunfield
Most recently 2nd of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 2000m, head behind American Wolf with 59.5kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1700m, 7 len behind Cha Cha Changes carrying 59.5kg at $12. Won't get a better chance to break through.
1
D YENDALL
Dark Green, White Seams, White Sleeves, Black Stars, White Cap, Black Star
4 09 LENNY THE BULL
JANET COLLINS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J Collins
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 12th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1300m, 16 len behind Charming Nic carrying 57.5kg at $101. Second-up 9th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dashing Donkey carrying 57.5kg at $151. Safely held again.
12
EOIN WALSH
Black And White Quarters And Stars, White Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
5 85 ADJUDICATE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mcgrath Racing (Mgr: M O Mcgrath), Mrs A Mcgrath, A Mcgrath, Maher Road (B Norton), C Norton, A R G Racing (A J Gray), G R Bush, Mrs J Clarke, J Garreffa, A Spyratos, D R Brooks, P C Camilleri, R M Turnbull, Mrs P L Turnbull, C A Linssen, B Atley, Ms K Doggett, Dr B A Boan, D J Brooks & M A Waples
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Showmara carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up 5th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Dashing Donkey with 59kg at $41. Improver last start and suited by step up in trip.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Red And Black Stars
6 4x924 DANZAGRUNT
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L C Simpson
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 2000m, 7 len behind American Wolf carrying 59kg at $16. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1875m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Win Elegance carrying 59kg at $3.50. Should be at his top now and cannot be underestimated.
8
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
7 655 STOLEN STOCK
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Gull & Stonehouse Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R Arnel)
Most recently 5th of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1620m, 3.5 len behind Littlebitcheeky with 59kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1469m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Never A Doubt with 59kg at $31. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance.
5
JACK HILL
White, Red Vee And Collar, White Swan, Quartered Cap
8 86747 HIGHLAND MAGIC
CHRIS CALTHORPE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W B Brisbourne, A G Shannon, C N Windley, D Shannon, C C Davies, J R Chantrell, Mrs D G Parnell, W A Parnell, W A Bonnici, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist)
Most recently 7th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 2000m, 10 len behind American Wolf carrying 57.5kg at $151. The start before that 4th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1875m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Win Elegance with 57.5kg at $61. Prefer to see her back in form.
10
P GATT
Cerise, Purple Stars
9 37248 MEIKA TATE
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Morell
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1850m, 6 len behind Luckett carrying 57.5kg at $201. The start before that 4th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1860m, 12 len behind Darn Hot Miss carrying 57.5kg at $31. In the mix.
9
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
10 780 PREFERRED ASSASSIN
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J D Alexander & Mrs R Alexander
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1850m, 7 len behind Luckett carrying 57.5kg at $101. The race before that 8th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn on March 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Watersports carrying 57.5kg at $31. Good draw presents chance for improved performance.
2
T P MADDEN
Maroon, Gold Sash And Cap
11 523 THE RIGHT PAGE
DOMINIC SUTTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, B J Britten, Edinburgh Park (Mgr: I K Smith), A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, A D Stanley & Fill The Page Bennett (Mgr: N P Bennett)
Racing well. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1760m, 4 len behind Curse It with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Wangaratta F&M Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1590m, neck behind Bon Fete with 58kg at $3.80. On-pacer who will take catching this time.
6
WILL PRICE
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
12 688 SCENTANA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), K Boghossian, Royal Kings (Mgr: A T Hood), Aristia Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), K M L (Mgr: Mrs K Kennedy), D J Quinane, Mrs J M Quinane, G D Berry & Apophenia Racing (Mgr: D Brostek)
Most recently 8th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1606m, 5.5 len behind Wimmera Star with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Geffina with 57kg at $21. Can improve and is worth thought.
4
MITCHELL AITKEN
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
13 070x8 RESPECTABILITY
JOANNE MUGAVIN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J Mugavin, A Smith & Nivagum Syndicate
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1856m, 8 len behind Bergasun carrying 69kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1500m, in the wet; 13 len behind Cats Quarters carrying 57.5kg at $41. Not likely to trouble these.
11
LESTER GRACE
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap
14 057x9 THREE REEL ROSES
HENRY DWYER
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), B C Carty, Miners Rest Pests (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), P C McClure, S C Smith, F P R Racing (Mgr: M C Reed), Kratzie Racing No. 86 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Wynnforus (Mgr: A L Hancock), Barrier To Box (Mgr: J L Steenholdt) & B R Steenholdt
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mr Butt's Boats carrying 56kg at $91. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Bendigo F&M Mdn-Sw on October 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Shockletz carrying 55.5kg at $61. Not doing enough.
14
MITCHELL AITKEN
White And Red Halves With Roses, Red And White Seams Sleeves And Cap
15 7x907 OCOTILLO
PAUL KRELLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Krelle
Most recently 7th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1860m, 18 len behind Darn Hot Miss carrying 59.5kg at $101. The run before that 10th of 12 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1450m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Hamner Springs carrying 59.5kg at $151. Can't have on recent performances.
7
P GATT
Blue, Orange Sash And Sleeves, Black Cap
16 6x979 UNSKINNY BOB
JAMIE BARRY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M Payne, Mrs V Payne, D Payne, P A Hay, P S Wallace & P W Whiteley
Most recently second last of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 27 len behind The Octopus carrying 59.5kg at $101. Before that 7th of 9 at Terang Mdn-Hwgt on March 21 over 2156m, slow going 11 len behind Sanika carrying 69.5kg at $51. Likely to go around at long odds again.
2
MS A HERRMANN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves