Kilmore   05 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Rivervue Retirement Villages Maiden Plate 1607m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.25)  

Genuine tempo with Stylish Prince leading the way. Looks a nice race for RUSSIAN ESCAPE (6) if he runs up to the fresh effort. Beaten for speed over 1300m and drifted well back but charged late into a close-up sixth. Fitter and the extra trip a plus. Will be closer in the run and tough to stop. STYLISH PRINCE (7) made debut over a mile and was on speed with a game second. Can only be improved and looks sure to give a sight again. GRINZINGER FASHION (9) returned over 1500m over the border at Albury and was beaten just a length. Fitter again and right in this. KANSHERUN (10) led fresh over 1443m but faded out of it late. Fitter for it and will give a sight again. EX MACHINA (2) is better than last couple and looks a player here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with Russian Escape.
1 6x704 BURNING SENSATION
SAAB HASAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Dance), Jaybeeque Racing (Mgr: J R Quinn), Mrs B L Skidmore, C Kerr, G Bianco, P A Catterall, T C Pannell, Caltayhay (Mgr: A I Hayne), J Ockwell, W R Glenn, E Hasan & Ms G Mathews
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Riverina Lightning with 58.5kg at $12. The run before that 11th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 12 len behind Gold Relay carrying 59kg at $101. Not doing enough.
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C QUILTY
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
2 5x336 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)
Last start 6th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1850m, 5 len behind Luckett carrying 59.5kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1606m, 2.75 len behind Compressing carrying 59.5kg at $13. Expect he will be prominent.
2
BILLY EGAN
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
3 99 GOD MODE
WARREN COCHRANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B D Daube
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1203m, 18 len behind Queen Katrina carrying 59kg at $61. Last start 9th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1300m, 8 len behind Elizabass with 59kg at $151. Must improve sharply.
1
SAGE DURIC
Black, White Seams, Fern and Horse Motif
4 6 GREY SABRE
DAVID NOONAN
3YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Papathomas, Mrs G Papathomas, F Tsikrikos, A Dermenzies, G Shapanis, M Roll & J P Marcel
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1454m, 6 len behind Amapola carrying 58kg at $31. Drawn awkwardly today and is not likely to feature.
14
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
5 0 OCEAN SYMPHONY
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Starblue Racing O P L (Mgr: A Senechaud), S W Avenell, A J Duffy, P J Egan, Fernandes Team, G Polites, Miss L Smith, C Simpson, Mrs L Robertson, Dr E Ryan, S P Mustica, Mes Chevaux, Bilalis Bloodstock, R J Burdon, J R Date, Disco Racing, Cavalluccio, In Too Deep, W B Keighran & D Allman
First starter by Ocean Park out of Leytana purchased for NZD $ 80,000 (NZB 2023 Ready to Run Sale). Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Blinkers on but yet to fire at jump-outs and prefer to see.
6
SARAH FIELD
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
6 2x3x6 RUSSIAN ESCAPE
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, A Staver, Ms G Young, J F Brady, B N Lehmann, Ms D Weickhardt, D Langley, Mrs J Whitehouse, C W Deverson, M Vati, S H Ly, T J Reddoch, S J Azzopardi, J M Azzopardi & Miss E M Spiteri
Having second run back today. Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Heavenfield carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. At only start last preparation 3rd of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Mahsay with 59.5kg at $5.50. Huge run fresh and looks hard to hold out.
5
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
7 2 STYLISH PRINCE
A & J WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G J Williams
Was well in the market at debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Rogan carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Nice debut and looks a leading chance with plenty of upside.
4
JAKE DUFFY
Yellow, Blue Spots, Black Cap
8 60 CHARISAMOUR
PAUL KOUMIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M N Kelly, P Koumis, H W Clissold, I McDonald, Miss J Smith, Mrs C Negrin & G J Windsor
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, got back early 6th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1212m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Fear No Evil with 56kg at $61. Second-up second last of 11 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Steadfast carrying 56kg at $31. Has plenty of upside and can sneak into the frame.
8
EOIN WALSH
Orange, Hot Pink Heart, Lime And Hot Pink Seams Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
9 626x2 GRINZINGER FASHION
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
J Wheeler
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Albury Mdn on April 24 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Sister Shay carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Albury Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1175m, 2.5 len behind Boy From Tennessee with 55kg at $4. Close-up fresh and sure to run well.
7
LACHLAN KING
Orange, Blue Halves, White 'G' Logo, Quartered Cap
10 292x7 KANSHERUN
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, Dr J F Kinnear, S J & J M Azzopardi, Miss E M Spiteri, S D Murray, D P Young, J Ferguson, M L Abell, B L Pateman, C B Dick, B N Lehmann, A V L Gilligan, Ms D Hunt & T B Kennedy
Second-up. First-up after four months led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1443m, 3 len behind Muirfield carrying 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pammukale with 57.5kg at $67. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
6
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
11 00x8 PINK SKY
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S G Noble
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1414m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Candy High carrying 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1100m, 18 len behind Gamadale Indi carrying 57.5kg at $151. Strips fitter but alley makes it tough.
10
C J PARISH
Black, Red Epaulettes and Cap
12 9x0 TRIORA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Warrack Racing (Mgr: D A Huebner), M R Everett, Happy Tuesdays (Mgr: P A Thompson), B W Mollison, S A Phillips, Our Lucky Train Ticket, LAPD, Sartig Racing, G W Hall, S T Jessup, D B McAuley, B Pawlowski, PSS Racing, D Riseley, Mrs K J Craperi & L J McLennan
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1100m, 7 len behind Excellent Lover carrying 55kg at $12. Will take great benefit from this outing.
11
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
13 x557x LARAPINETA TRAIL
JODY THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N F Thompson, Ms J L Thompson, Mrs F J Thompson, P Connors, Miss C Connors, J Connors & Miss M Penney
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1604m, 6 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 57.5kg at $31. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1300m, 8 len behind Boulder Jack carrying 57.5kg at $101. Others make more appeal.
3
C NEWITT
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
14 76x58 NOT FAKE
RON HOCKLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R A Hockley & J K Douglas
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Tocumwal Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ancho carrying 57kg at $16. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Riverina Lightning with 57kg at $13. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive.
9
B VALE
Lime Green, Yellow Braces And Armbands, Black Cap