Bathurst   19 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

BTRACING.COM.AU MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: +2m 1200m-350m, Cutaway.  

Pancake Pete is the likely leader at a keen tempo. BIG PAPA (4) debuts for a leading metro stable (Baker), and it targets this track. His city trials have been sharp, and he comes out of the inside barrier. This is a winnable assignment. MARVEL MAN (3) resumed as favourite at Wellington and missed a whisker from the front for the new stable. He has more up his sleeve and has been freshened. He's up and running and will get every chance to go one better. Tougher sorting out the rest. BRIDE WARS (7) may have the best immediate upside. She's been racing in stronger company at Kembla Grange, and JVO is a positive jockey engagement. TORQUIN (6) resumes for Baker and disappointed as favourite at Queanbeyan when last seen. She's had two soft trials, and she's likely to come back better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Big Papa looks ready to fire.
1 4 KOWLOON VICTOR
BJORN BAKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr J C Wong
Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Just Like Tilda with 59kg at $4.20. Should prove hard to beat.
8
White, Red Halves, White Chevrons Sleeves, Hoop Cap
2 9 PANCAKE PETE
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Linnehan, L E Smeaton, B R Linnehan, Mrs K N Farthing, D Moretti, Miss L A Ostermeyer, Miss J A Johnston, A Barnes, B J Wilson, L Britten, T A Jensen, I D Partridge, P Gulevski, P Steyger & R Ruiz
Was at big odds at debut, failed to make an impression; 9th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn on June 8 over 1212m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Butterfly Style with 59kg at $26. Needs more time.
5
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
White With ACM Racing Logo, Navy And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 687x2 MARVEL MAN
CHERYL CROCKET
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms K E Harding, C Carmody, M J Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold & Dr M J Nelligan
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after six months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Wellington Mdn on May 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Cante Libre carrying 57kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Fragrant Cloud carrying 56.5kg at $19. Fitter for the run and will be tough to beat.
6
C LEVER
Red, White Dots
4 BIG PAPA
BJORN BAKER
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), SamaSuna Racing, S J Davoren, Redoubt Racing, S Lambert, Mrs J C Webster, G J Webster, Peake Racing, M L Carr, A M Dragicevich, P J Folwell, T C Heaslip, G C G Brown, P M O'Shea, A T Pengilly, Force 24 Racing, Ms R E Ivery, D H Robinson & Mrs E D Robinson
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Astern facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Rosehill trial over 1030m on June 6. A bold run is on the cards.
1
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
5 FROSTY BANGERS
JACQUELINE GREENTREE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Greentree & Mrs J S Greentree
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Frosted making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Hawkesbury on June 10 over 1000m. Tough assignment.
9
MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, Gold Tree Of Life And Seams
6 46x TORQUIN
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G C Smith, P M McDougall, Mrs A Leach, Ms M Crockett, K Hassan, Mrs M J Lightfoot, D G Lightfoot, R J Burdon, B J Egan, R J Haidle, C Prentice, Mrs B Patterson, R Flynn, Ms K Heber, A P W Racing No 2 (Mgr: A P Walsh), Trouser Trouts (Mgr: D Griffin), Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet) & The Clints
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Queanbeyan Mdn January 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Forbidden Riff carrying 55kg at $3. On debut fourth of 11 at Moruya Super Mdn January 6 over 1010m, soft track; 3 len behind Bengal with 55.5kg at $31. In good hands and the betting will be key.
7
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Purple, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Cap
7 509 BRIDE WARS
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd (Mgr: R McConville), Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M Sandblom), Dr B Burfitt, B Burfitt, Mrs L Burfitt, Mrs S Reis, B Cassel, J Cassel, Dr C Cassel, M Kennedy, Mrs K Kennedy, L Taylor, G Lawson, Mrs K Tilden, P Tilden, R Scott, S O'brien, D Leary-Smith & B Mackie
Most recently second last of 10 at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Just Like Tilda carrying 57kg at $51. Before that ran last of 12 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 13 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 56.5kg at $151. Drawn well and is a likely improver.
4
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
8 42x58 DAISUKI
B M LAZZARINI
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, Ms J Munn, B M Lazzarini & Miss K A Hardwicke
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Mdn on May 26 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Mal Coupe carrying 54kg at $61. Second-up failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Wyong Super 4yo+ MDN-Sw on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Inncourt carrying 57kg at $101. May go better.
2
JORDAN QUINCE
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, White Cap With Turquoise Seams
9 47495 FRENCH HARP
PAUL THEOBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
P M Knight
Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, 8 len behind Joy Of The World carrying 56.5kg at $15. Before that ran last of 9 at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 9 len behind Sparklenglitter with 56.5kg at $21. Struggling to find best.
8
K DUNBAR
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
10 40x45 RASLOC
MAREE HOPKINS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
N Phipps, J G Phipps, D Reilly, J E Peoples, Mrs R E Peoples, J L Peoples & Ms V Vecerova
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Wellington Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Nebida carrying 57kg at $7. Last start struggled in the run home; 5th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Trouve with 57kg at $17. Better than recent form suggests.
3
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Black, Yellow Fern, Star Sleeves, Star Cap