Hamilton   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H

Sheepvention See Ewe There Maiden Plate 2200m

Track: Heavy 8   Clear (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 3m 900m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 6.45)  

Moderate pace with Thurmond rolling to the lead and setting the tempo. THURMOND (7) is an import from a stable who has a great knack with stayers and the good first-up run suggests he has finally acclimatised to Australia. He was only narrowly beaten that day and looks well suited up an extra 200m and Linda Meech hopping on certainly is not a negative. FUWARI (9) will be a tough nut to crack, though, and has the benefit of an extra run this time in. She was a notable improver jumping sharply in trip last time in a maiden that had more depth than this. They look the two key players. IRLANDAIS (5) has found one better at his past three and while this is tougher he has the draw to be prominent. Conversely, OCEAN SYMPHONY (6) has drawn out but should be nearing peak fitness especially after a couple of runs at 2000m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pretty keen than Thurmond and Fuwari run the quinella.
1 x0986 BERNIE BEEL
ALLAN PETERSON
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A T Peterson & Mrs G A Peterson
Most recently second last of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 2100m, 11 len behind Quick Qudos with 59.5kg at $59. Before that 8th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on July 11 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Bright Legend carrying 54kg at $151. Struggling and others rate better.
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A MC CABE
Red, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
2 67030 CIRCA
ANNE BLACKBURN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss I A Blackburn
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind Takemetothemoon carrying 59.5kg at $51. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Bismarck carrying 59.5kg at $91. Good run two back but this looks a bit rich..
5
P GATT
Lime Green, Yellow Cap
3 85423 COLD TRAIN
D KOLPIN & V HUTCHINSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D Kolpin, Mrs V Hutchinson, D Carpenter , Mrs G Carpenter & Mr S.Gavin
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 2000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Knight On The Ice carrying 59.5kg at $13. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on July 11 over 2050m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Flying Assassin carrying 54kg at $9.50. Should be right in the finish from a favourable alley.
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MS C PULS
Red, Black Sash, White Sleeves
4 x7566 HASTA LA TRUCE
KAYE EDWARDS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K G Edwards & D G Edwards
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Wyndinthewillows carrying 59.5kg at $151. The start before that got back early 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 11 over 2065m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Baltic Way with 57kg at $31. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Black Cap
5 55222 IRLANDAIS
SCOTT IRLAM
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S C Irlam & J Pepper
Last start 2nd of 11 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 2050m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Takemetothemoon with 59.5kg at $12. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Geetee Forty with 58kg at $13. Been knocking on the door and gets to the draw to be a player again.
2
T P MADDEN
White, Black Star, Red And Black Braces And Armbands, Red Cap
6 0542 OCEAN SYMPHONY
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Starblue Racing OPL (A Senechaud), S Avenell, A Duffy, P Egan, Fernandes Team (N Fernandes), G Polites, L Smith, C Simpson, L Robertson, S Mustica, Mes Chevaux (P Athanasakos), Bilalis Bloodstock (S Bilalis), R Burdon, J R Date, Disco Racing (G Hogan), Cavalluccio, In Too Deep, W Keighran & D Allman
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Bismarck with 59.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Usk Valley carrying 59.5kg at $20. Impressed last start. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.
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EOIN WALSH
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
7 5x6x2 THURMOND
SYMON WILDE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P Trainor, R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, J A Forrest, D L Ludeman, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, M Thick, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, K J McDonald & S N Hyland
Having second run back today. Last run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 2000m, on a wet track; nose behind Knight On The Ice with 59.5kg at $4.40. At only start last preparation 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Savamoon with 56.5kg at $9. Import who will be better for the first-up run and extra distance suits.
6
LINDA MEECH
White, Bottle Green Hoops, Halved Sleeves, Hooped Cap
8 28263 TOSEN IMPACT
VINCENT MALADY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch)
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Wyndinthewillows with 59.5kg at $5. Before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1590m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Flutterby carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Made headway last time. Had a few chances but too consistent to dismiss.
7
J FRY
Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap
9 62x52 FUWARI
YOSHITOMO SHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
T Ishii
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tassron carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 2025m, slow going head behind Crater Lake carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Been building to a win and looks one of the hardest to beat.
10
WILL GORDON
Red, Black Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves, Black Diamond Armband, Yellow Striped Cap
10 788 GOIN' ROGUE
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
SCT Syndications (Ms Blakley), P Preusker, M Everett, Explosive Express (B Sims), Yearinga (A T Hood), P Delahunty, A Barr, J Dare, Hoot N Holler (S Faneco), Catch up beers (G J Kelly), B Parker, J Alexander, N Alexander, LAPD (P Diamond), P Thompson, X Men (B Searle) & C R Teggelove
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 2000m, 9 len behind Wyndinthewillows with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that second last of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Vision Thing carrying 57.5kg at $26. Has the task ahead.
4
C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
11 9x079 NINETEENTH HOLE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M M Moyle, Ms N Warburton, R Warburton, Ms C Slimmon, W Slimmon, Ms M Harding, A Harding, Ms J Walsh, R Geogan, B Warburton & S Parker
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 2050m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Monte Cassino with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1512m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Yes I Know with 57.5kg at $201. Prepared to leave alone today.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
12 49675 SHASAM
STEPHEN LENEHAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki & J Kimpton
Most recently 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Knight On The Ice with 54.5kg at $101. Before that 7th of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vision Thing with 55.5kg at $41. Capable of sharp improvement.
9
SARAH FIELD
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap