Bordertown   02 May 2025
 
GOING: G

McCarthy Transport Maiden Plate 1550m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True.  

Plenty of pressure primarily from Mimetic Desire, The Last Flash and Zouhoff. HOT STRUT (7) copped a tough trip off a wide gate at Oakbank last time out and kept on coming, finishing second as favourite over 1400m. She is perfectly placed over 1550m from a superior draw, and can break through for an overdue maiden win. SAINT BOOM (12) is heading the right way with her form and will be peaking third up. If this race has not come too soon for her, 7 days later, then she can go one better. LET IT RIDE (1) only battled over 1400m last time out and is better suited by 1550m. He was only beaten by a head 3 starts back at Penola, and a repeat of that effort would see him in the finish here. ZOUHOFF (6) fought on gamely to finish sixth at Clare nearly a fortnight ago and is stepping up 450m for this assignment. He is seasoned enough to cope with any track conditions and can figure in the finish again. TOFINO (5) did not have all the favours last time out when finishing on late for fifth. The extra 150m will suit him, and is another with each-way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Let It Ride each-way.
1 77290 LET IT RIDE
MATTHEW SEYERS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D C Pantelos
Most recently 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Take A Pick carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1900m, 11 len behind Little Chicago with 58kg at $5. Don't risk him.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
White, Royal Blue, Red And Yellow Checks
2 00x CALL UP KING
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Erica Bloodstock, Dr J Cleeland, C G Barnett, G S Keeley, R J Williams, Kratzie Racing 2020, Check It Out, Bloody Marvellous, Eureka VII, L V Young, R Young, D A Young, Boyz Trips, P T Chivers, Ms M L Chivers, Ms J T Sullivan, Kratzie Racing 2023, Kratzie Racing Class of 23, D Di Giacomo & J F Young
Dual acceptor. He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Stop The Rock with 58kg at $61. On debut ran last of 12 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1300m, 10 len behind Seindeel with 58kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Navy Blue, Gold Map Of King Island, Collar And Cap
3 80x0x GLOWING COMMAND
LINDSAY CADZOW
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L J Cadzow & Mrs K E Cadzow
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 11 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1300m, 22 len behind Walloper with 57kg at $12. When resuming last campaign settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1205m, on a slow track; 11 len behind I Catchem Fox with 57kg at $9. Others make more appeal.
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DYLAN CABOCHE
Emerald Green, Gold Dragon Fly Motif, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 08540 MATALIK
CHRIS BIEG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C M Bieg, D C Thomas, R Hutton, C C Thomas, Grunters (Mgr: R D C Ward) & S A Hutton
Last start 10th of 14 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind I Run On Air carrying 54kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gin Rummy with 54kg at $21. Rough place hope.
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J POTTER
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
5 07x35 TOFINO
R DANIEL & T STANBURY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms P A Stanbury & Miss M F Stanbury
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Take A Pick with 57kg at $101. Second-up 5th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Super Lad carrying 57kg at $7.50. Rates highly. Can atone.
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MS S METCALFE
Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes And Cap
6 x6773 ZOUHOFF
TRAVIS DOUDLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Leslie
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Clare 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 4 len behind Bleak Mid Winter with 55.5kg at $20. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Political Promise with 57kg at $12. Won't be far away.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Red, Silver Epaulettes
7 26242 HOT STRUT
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J Coelho
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 14 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Totemo Hayai with 56kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Party Crasher with 56kg at $3.90. Made headway last time. Rates highly and is expected to be in the finish.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, White Alexander Racing Logo
8 0x344 MIMETIC DESIRE
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms B L O'Loughlin, N R J Slade, B J O'brien & D Salter
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1430m, 4 len behind Fancy Shoulder carrying 56kg at $26. Before that 4th of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Collated with 56kg at $8. Terrific chance to return to form.
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JESSICA TZAFERIS
Lime Green, Purple Star, Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
9 x5335 THE LAST FLASH
SUE & JASON JAENSCH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Send The Fleet, Cadgee No 2, The Light Horseman Club, Mrs J A Steen & Mrs G P Cromwell
Last start 5th of 14 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind I Run On Air carrying 56kg at $5.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Gin Rummy carrying 56kg at $9. Can make amends.
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EMILY FINNEGAN
Light Blue And Red Quarters, Gold Sleeves And Cap
10 4x688 GARNET BAY
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R S S Racing, M Y L Ng, E Yamada, M Tanabe, N Ohshima, Y Kawaguchi, A Bando, S Ishikawa, K Maeda, R S S Baysa (Mgr: K Kawakami), Mrs M M Wood, D R M Wood, B Fenton, Braggen Racing, Rocky Mountain, The Kratzie Five, Kratzie Racing No.56, Bungaree Lair No. 5, D P Rix & Alexandra House Racing
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind The Octopus carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1875m, slow going 11 len behind Win Elegance with 57kg at $4.40. Likely to find this out of reach.
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Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
11 9x756 MS HUBBLE
HENRY DWYER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
JB Bongiorno, Erica Bloodstock, Kratzie Racing 2020, Kratzie Racing 2023, Kratzie Racing Class of 23, Kratzie Racing Fab 4, Braggen Racing), Rocky Mountain, Kratzie Racing No.47, The Kratzie Five, Kratzie Racing No.71, Kratzie Racing No.56, Red Lion Hotel & Three Leaf Clovers
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Super Lad with 53kg at $7.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind King Alla carrying 57kg at $8.50. Has ability and gets a chance to show her best.
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White, Red And Green Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 77x42 SAINT BOOM
PETER HARDACRE
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG
P J Hardacre,P J Braithwaite,Ms M H Skeer,J R Nicoll,Lucky for Some 5,Lucky For Some,Win or Lose we Booze(Mgr: Mrs A Schmaal),D J Leahy,J A Leahy,Mrs T J Leahy,Community Club Racing(Mgr: K M Gill),Pot Belly Punters(Mgr: K M Gill),F Digiorgio,R Mason,R J Bannear,C R Skeer & D Martin
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind I Am A Fine Line with 55kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Extinguish with 55kg at $4.80. Capable of a better showing. Leading chance.
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BEN PRICE
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves With Teal Stars, Teal Cap With Black Stars
13 68x9 HOT EGO
SARAH RUTTEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Super Lad with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1270m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Elsie Girl with 53kg at $51. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
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MS C JONES
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
14 6x80 LES VOSGES
R DANIEL & T STANBURY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms P A Stanbury & Miss M F Stanbury
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tosen Storm with 57kg at $71. Last start second last of 11 at Oakbank Shillabeer on April 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Teardrop Rotation with 54kg at $201. Rock hard fit now and is a decent chance to break through.
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Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes and Cap
15 83608 SENGOKI
DANNY PENNA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, J S Penna, Miss H A Penna, G I Penna & Mrs M D Penna
Last start 8th of 14 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Extinguish carrying 58kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 22 len behind Gin Rummy with 58kg at $151. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
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JADE DOYLE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
16 76lx0 BOCHEEVA
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R G Day & Ms J M Giles
Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 14 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 14 len behind Extinguish with 56kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Nhill Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1650m, 10 len behind Scandoval with 56.5kg at $21. Not doing enough to warrant consideration.
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A J STEAD
Brown, Light Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap