Warracknabeal   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Donald Steel Metaland Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.76)  

Without a recognised leader a modest gallop is on the cards. MYTHIC (2) was plain at Echuca but was building nicely into that. The 2kg claim brings him right into it but he settles back and the inside barrier needs managing. KUNAWAR (6) resumes and has jumped out well. She's switched yards and maps well. The betting will be key but expected to run a bold race. STELLAR MADAME (12) resumed at Ballarat over 1200m last time out and finished seventh. Can only be better for the run and can give this a shake. LADY OF STEEL (7) has failed to fill a placing at her last few runs, the latest a fourth over 1400m at Ballarat Synthetic. Usually thereabouts and can contest for aplce here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Mythic.
1 9035 HARBOUR CITY
DARRYL DODSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D I Dodson, R J Atchison, Mrs H A Atchison, Ms M E Ellis, R Calverley, M Garratt, M Meehan, B D Towson, J Scanlon, M F Coyle, R J Knights, A Cummins, N J Wayman & A Iannuzzi
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1006m, slow going 2.25 len behind Cool As Ice carrying 59.5kg at $16. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1075m, slow going 1.5 len behind Hubristic with 57.5kg at $61. Comes into this in ordinary form. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
6
MELISSA JULIUS
Cerise And Black Halves, White Band And Armbands, Hooped Cap
2 0x243 MYTHIC
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D W Stutt
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Savvie Blanc with 58kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 10 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Secret Hell carrying 56.5kg at $26. Likely to feature.
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HAYLEY SPITSE
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap
3 0x THE PRINTER
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Alteri, W Alteri & Mrs K Alteri
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 11th of 13 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 2024 over 1100m, 11 len behind Furrina with 58kg at $15. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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EOIN WALSH
Red, Green And White Armbands
4 70490 BOLOGNA BABY
JAMIE BARRY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Barry, Miss L M Barry, B Cunnington & Mrs B J Cunnington
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Tudaya carrying 57.5kg at $81. The race before that 9th of 12 at Casterton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind The Last Flash carrying 57.5kg at $12. Needs to do more.
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MS A HERRMANN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
5 9 FRISKY FREYJA
DEAN BINAISSE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Bourse Bloodstock (Mgr: J E Lynch)
At debut, got back early 9th of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1100m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Hot Chips with 57.5kg at $21. Can't see her playing a major role.
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T P MADDEN
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
6 6x KUNAWAR
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
P G Maher, Mrs J M Maher, A Clarke, S J King, B T Wise, K Nicholls, D V Gangi, S Bilalis, Ms W E Prentis, Ms M T Farrell & D M Gaunt
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Yarra Valley F&M Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1514m, 5.5 len behind Alabama Blitz carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
3
NEIL FARLEY
Cream, Green Stripes And Cap
7 53644 LADY OF STEEL
SHAY KEATING
6YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
K Parry
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hide Your Assets with 58kg at $31. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kawa with 58kg at $51. Drawn to advantage and is in the mix.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Sky Blue, Royal Blue PM Brand And Collar, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cuffs, Quartered Cap
8 x3234 LAYIN' UP
JEFFREY SEARLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J R Searle, R J Bayliss, B J Bayliss, Hidden Creek Bloodstock (Mgr: R A Dore), S G Trask, R Bayliss, B Byrnes, P Broderick, Plunge & Run (Mgr: Mrs M F Searle), Sonata (Mgr: T T Williams), D Matthew, R J Dyler, N R Shaw, S B Shaw, Miss H M Hamilton, Wooly (R L Callisto) & Livin' Large (J R Searle)
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Golden Mikki with 56kg at $2.15. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1411m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Jandami carrying 56kg at $2.10. Rates well.
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T P MADDEN
Light Green And Aqua Halves, White Wavy Band, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Gold Pom Pom
9 2 LISA LASS
AARON PURCELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell)
Filly by Brutal facing the starter for the first time. Won a Casterton jump-out on June 30. Aided by a nice alley.
3
LINDA MEECH
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
10 40477 MISS MAVERICK
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss Maverick, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, K J Cooney, Mrs L M Cooney, T I Bibby, D W Laidlaw, P Fitzgerald, J A Cross, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), Mrs A K Clarke, J S Jennings, J A Hines, J H Mensforth, IFF ONLY (Mgr: Ms B Meyers), S L Rose, Catch up beers (Mgr: G S J Kelly) & D K Grant
Last start 7th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Royal Inference with 68kg at $18. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1356m, slow going 4 len behind Plenty Of Grunt carrying 57.5kg at $31. In a suitable race and should be around the mark.
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WILL PRICE
Turquoise, Pink Band, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
11 46043 SUPIDO'S LITTLEONE
HELEN BURNS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, Mr S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, Mr A G Mitton, Ms H L Burns, Mr G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, Mr F H J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, Mrs C M Crossfield
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1356m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Star Canto carrying 57.5kg at $21. Before that 4th of 12 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Yoomee Wonder carrying 58kg at $201. Worth a look.
4
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Green And Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
12 7x5x7 STELLAR MADAME
CHRIS CALTHORPE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss M M Moyle
Having second run back today. Last outing sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Next Step Iowa carrying 56kg at $17. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mordialloc Beach with 53.5kg at $7. Fitter and can feature.
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R J HURDLE
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
13 75x70 RUSH FORTYFIVE
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M Adam
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up ran last of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1000m, 11 len behind Central Bank carrying 59.5kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Summer Night with 59.5kg at $11. Doubt he will trouble these.
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WILL GORDON
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
14 8x660 SHAROHA
RAHARNA MCDONALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M A Cornelius
At the latest run second last of 11 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1100m, in the wet; 12 len behind Tempt The Gods carrying 53.5kg at $61. The run before that 6th of 8 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 975m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Dougie's Dream with 57.5kg at $101. Prepared to leave alone today.
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Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
15 0860x DUNLEER LAD
AMY SMALL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A J Small
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bollon with 59.5kg at $201. When resuming last campaign tenth of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp September 22 over 1400m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Alittlebitapolly carrying 54kg at $61. Might be better off following this run.
5
T P MADDEN
Black, Turquoise Maltese Cross And Sleeves, White Chevron, Turquoise Cap, White Seams
16 84x6 HIGHSTRUNG
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Kheir, K J Payne, Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Becker), Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), Loose Change Syndicate (Mgr: A Cosmano), B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T E Woodman, S A McVilly, B Mcintyre & A C Schafer
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Mafee carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Too Darn Crystal carrying 58kg at $2.60. Fitter and can break through.
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R J HURDLE
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap