Terang   15 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H

Bill Roycroft Steeplechase 3200m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.77)  

THE MIGHTY SPAR (1) is coming off a dominant win at Casterton over stablemate Prismatic who is entered earlier. He was far too good there, pulling away to score by seven lengths having been competitive behind the country's best steeplechaser Duke Of Bedford a couple of runs back. Has to concede them weight but may just be too strong. NOT USUAL DREAM (3) doesn't win many but has to be considered off a very good run in the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown Lakeside behind Stern Idol last start when third at $51. BLANDFORD LAD (2) was okay behind Stern Idol last time and is typically consistent. This looks a nice race for him. RAISE THE NOTE (7) switches to the bigger fences off two placings over the hurdles. Have to respect. CARNAMAH (5) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Mighty Spar to win.
1 33271 THE MIGHTY SPAR
MARK WALKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 73.0KG
Te Akau 2019 Karaka Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 7 len Casterton Chase on May 18 over 3800m slow going defeating Prismatic with 71kg at $2.80 in a jumps. Start before sat behind the speed prior to fading finished seventh of 10 runners at Warrnambool Brierly on April 29 over 3450m, slow track; 7 len behind Duke Of Bedford carrying 65kg at $26. Definite winning chance. Expected to run well.
5
STEVEN PATEMAN
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
2 79545 BLANDFORD LAD
PETER GELAGOTIS
9YO  BLACK  GELDING 69.0KG
P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, G T Taplin, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), B M & W Racing (Mgr: P Booth), E V Musgrove, M C Henstock, B P Shinsky, N M Hodder, J M Hodder, C Ross, F J Angus, Dr P A Angus & E Gelagotis
Useful type. Last outing finished fifth of 9 runners at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Chase on June 1 over 3900m, slow track; 19 len behind Stern Idol carrying 65kg at $13. Start before finished fourth of 10 starters at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 2761m, 6 len behind The Storyteller carrying 69.5kg at $9.50. This race appears well within his grasp.
3
D HORNER JNR
Yellow, Black Fight MND Logo, Sleeves And Fight MND Logo Cap
3 44963 NOT USUAL DREAM
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
9YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
P Cunningham, R Eynon, A Cooke, J D Bruce, M A Bunce, G Triffett
Last outing finished third of 9 starters at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Chase on June 1 over 3900m, slow track; 6 len behind Stern Idol carrying 65kg at $51. The start before that; finished sixth of 7 starters at Mornington Bm70 on May 26 over 3000m, 5.5 len behind Affluential with 54.5kg at $151. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
7
DEAN PARKER
White, Midnight Blue Stars
4 57x04 SKY HERO
AMY MCDONALD
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 67.0KG
Ms A McDonald, D Anderson, J M Brasier, P Couzens, S P Delahenty, Mrs M E Downes, P M Duffus, P F Duffus, Mrs H K Duffus, M Ellis, R Holland, J M Keaney, O P A Racing No 1 (Mgr: W M O'Neil), M Slade, Ms E K Wolfenden, D W Woods, G Brasier, C G Kettle & D C Moore
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished 12th of 14 starters at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 29 over 2350m, on slow going 18 len behind Wuddzz carrying 57kg at $151. Second run from a spell finished fourth of 12 runners at Pakenham Bm64 on May 29 over 2500m, slow track; 8 len behind The Storyteller with 59.5kg at $71. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
2
WILL GORDON
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Pom Pom
5 x2483 CARNAMAH
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
P Cunningham, Mrs C Hunter-Coke, A Cooke, G J Triffett & A Ihaka
Last outing raced on the pace then finished third of 7 runners at Casterton Chase on May 18 over 3800m, slow track; 8 len behind The Mighty Spar carrying 66kg at $21. Race before ran on from midfield; ran last at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on April 30 over 3200m, on slow going 39 len behind The Cunning Fox carrying 66kg at $151. Sure to improve again. Top chance at best.
6
ARRON LYNCH
Navy Blue, Four Red Diamonds, White Sleeves, Red Chevron, Navy Blue And Red Quartered Cap
6 065f0 DR DEPENDABLE
ERIC MUSGROVE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs I E H Musgrove & J E Turner
Last start didn't finish the race at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Chase on June 1 over 3900m. Start before fell at Casterton Chase on May 18 over 3800m. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
2
M KELLY
Pink And Grey Diamonds, Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
7 54132 RAISE THE NOTE
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 65.0KG
N C Roylance & R Roylance
Racing well. Last outing finished second of 8 runners at Casterton Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 18 over 3500m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Cool King carrying 67.5kg at $1.75. Run before sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 9 starters at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 29 over 3200m, on slow going 14 len behind Through Irish Eyes with 67.5kg at $7. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
8
JORDAN HART
Red, Yellow Maltese Cross, Yellow, Royal Blue And Red Hooped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
8 406l6 FLYING PIERRO
TONY ROSOLINI
9YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Miss V Rosolini & M R Rosolini
Last start finished sixth of 9 starters at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Chase on June 1 over 3900m, slow track; 34 len behind Stern Idol with 65kg at $151. The run before lost his rider at Casterton Chase on May 18 over 3800m. Hard to envisage a win today.
4
CONOR BRASSIL
Red, White Stars, Red Cap
9 04367 LORD GOLDBERG
ANDREW BOBBIN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 65.0KG
Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin), D J Trigg, A R Bobbin, D L O'Donnell, W R Jorgensen & Lord Goldberg (Mgr: A R Bobbin)
Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished seventh of 9 starters at Casterton Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 18 over 3500m, on slow going 31 len behind Enchanted Elle with 69.5kg at $31. Race before finished sixth of 8 starters at Warrnambool Bm120 Chase on April 30 over 3450m, slow track; 31 len behind Jekyll'n'hyde carrying 66kg at $4.60. Needs to find lengths to test these.
1
TOM RYAN
Red And Black Halves, Black Cap