Penola   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

The Midfield Group Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

The pace looks even at best given a lack of early speed. RHINESTONE RORY (3) finds the maiden win elusive but did make a strong return when narrowly missing first-up over the mile at Strathalbyn. Strips fitter now and gets a great chance to finally get off the mark. SAINT BOOM (11) was tracking along nicely before a below-par effort last time at Murray Bridge. Can bounce back in this slightly easier company and is worth another look. LANDMARK ALLEY (5) was a complete forgive last start when pulling up with excuses. Was an eye-catcher two back at Mornington, a similar effort has him in the finish. HENRY'S FAITH (6) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rhinestone Rory to win.
1 489x0 CIRCA
ANNE BLACKBURN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss I A Blackburn
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Like A Diamond with 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Hadar with 59.5kg at $5.50. Will struggle to be competitive here, even with the in-form Connor Murtagh riding.
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CONNOR MURTAGH
Lime Green, Yellow Cap
2 400x7 HASTA LA TRUCE
KAYE EDWARDS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K G Edwards & D G Edwards
Second run back. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Quizlet with 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 26 2024 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Bellonado with 58kg at $81. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Black Cap
3 379x2 RHINESTONE RORY
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D R & Mrs L D Alcorn
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 11 at Strathalbyn 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Dream Baby with 58kg at $15. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mohatma with 57.5kg at $9.50. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
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A J STEAD
Purple, White Southern Cross And Armbands, Quartered Cap
4 07980 LA PERENTIE
JOHN HYAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), P J Smith, The Ramski's (Mgr: S P Bayzand), Romantic's Without Fear (Mgr: Mrs T A O'Neill-Hyam), M R Parker, Mrs V C Pollard, J T Pollard, G A Bishop & S R Hawkins
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 2000m, 19 len behind Estefan carrying 57kg at $51. The run before that 8th of 11 at Balaklava Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 2200m, 13 len behind Little Chicago with 56kg at $20. Doesn't make any appeal.
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DYLAN CABOCHE
Bottle Green, White Checks And Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap, White Star
5 9658 LANDMARK ALLEY
KIMBERLEY CHARLES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J A Boyce & K J Boyce
Last start ran last of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 2040m, 73 len behind Neptunite carrying 59.5kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1500m, 3 len behind Lava Delta carrying 59kg at $26. Gets his chance.
5
SAIRYN FAWKE
Cerise, Royal Blue Halves, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
6 76543 HENRY'S FAITH
JYI LUKEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D W Travers
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Empirestateofmind with 57.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on May 9 over 2075m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Carashan Chloe with 55kg at $71. Made headway last time. Capable.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Lime Green, Yellow DT And Sleeves
7 95486 PEYTON JANE
WAYNE WALTERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J Morell
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pianta carrying 56kg at $21. Before that 8th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cardiologist carrying 57.5kg at $61. Tested again.
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MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
8 90x58 SONIC RIP
KRISTI EVANS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
H C Webb, Mrs J A Webb, Ms J A Barnes, P Caruso & P Murphy
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Cosmic Spy with 54.5kg at $81. Second-up 8th of 10 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind The Indigo Falcon with 53kg at $201. Comes into this in ordinary form. Needs to improve sharply.
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BROOKE KING
White, Black Hoops And Cap
9 7x7x4 UNWIND
KRISTI EVANS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss K L Evans, Ms M L Caton, D K Baldwin, W Buckland, Mrs V A Waddell, G J Matthews-Linke, Mrs A Cruse, Ms B Anderson, G D Taylor & M Collins
Having second run back today. Last run 4th of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Embellisher with 56kg at $18. At only start last preparation eased back early on 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1523m, 12 len behind McAdam with 57.5kg at $61. Sharp improvement anticipated.
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STEPHANIE LACY
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 5x600 ZOUNORMOUS
DONALD GREEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D B Green, Mrs L J Dunn, P T Wagenknecht & Mrs A L Wagenknecht
Most recently 10th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind I'm Permissible with 56kg at $71. Before that settled back and ran on when 10th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mapleway carrying 56kg at $41. Prefer to see her back in form.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
Royal Blue, Pink Hoops, Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
11 x4226 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
Last start 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind I'm Permissible carrying 55.5kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Matalik carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Great chance to atone.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves With Teal Stars, Teal Cap With Black Stars
12 52708 SO GRAND
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
D Alexander, A J Harvie, T W Parker, S Parker, G French, D Calabria, D S Chasle, Mrs T Hooton, S Hollworth, P D Buttery, A Levin, M Scheide, M Crawford, K R Thomas & G D Prinsloo
Last start struggled in the run home; 8th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1800m, 9 len behind Cousins Day carrying 57.5kg at $31. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 2000m, 14 len behind Estefan with 55kg at $12. Hard to have.
2
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Black, White Alexander Racing Logo
13 66x89 COLD TRAIN
VANESSA HUTCHINSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D Kolpin, Mrs V Hutchinson, D Carpenter , Mrs G Carpenter & Mr S.Gavin
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Super Lad with 58kg at $14. Second-up got back early 9th of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on May 25 over 2050m, slow going 7 len behind Little Outlaw carrying 57kg at $101. Others rate better.
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MS C JONES
Red, Black Sash, White Sleeves
14 880x0 ZEB'S GLASS
SUE MURPHY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1800m, 33 len behind Cousins Day carrying 59.5kg at $201. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1550m, 9 len behind Brown Nose Day Gal carrying 56kg at $101. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.
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MS K WALTERS
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
15 00x00 TWILIGHT GLOW
SHAYNE FISHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J Milward, Mrs C Bawden, Mrs L Duvergier, S Fisher,S McKew,D Melbourne, R Milward, N Sheehan,B Thomas, Mrs K Thomas & R Thomas
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Big Sexy carrying 57.5kg at $201. Last start second last of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Quizlet with 57.5kg at $26. Likely to struggle again.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Grey, Red Braces, Armbands And Cap
16 09880 MISS NARRANGA
SHAE NORTON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss S Norton & A Watkins
Last start second last of 12 at Oakbank 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cielao carrying 56kg at $151. The race before that 8th of 14 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Totemo Hayai carrying 56kg at $201. Impossible to recommend.
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MS S METCALFE
Green, Yellow Family Crest, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Green Seams