Echuca   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Echuca Isuzu Ute Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.70)  

Pace only fair with Gregarious Girl rolling to the lead ahead of Setheus and Smart Moves. SETHEUS (4) peaks off three threatening efforts at Geelong. He's the one to beat back to country level. OLYMPIAD (16) was expected to win on the synthetic on debut, but the jockey said he likely resented the kickback. Has a low barrier and the blinkers go straight on. Coffey is here to ride, and sharp improvement is likely. SHEEZ ELEGANT (11) peaks for the premier stable, and her effort two back at Moe reads well. Found them a little tough in town last time, and she has been kept on the fresh side. The outside barrier is the niggle. JUST SWIFT (8) has a wide gate but showed enough on debut to keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Setheus.
1 72x ETERNITY STAR
SMILEY CHAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Y Hon, J K P Au-Yeung, The Descendants (Mgr: M J Kelly), Y K Fung, T L Chung & K K H Li
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 24 2024 over 1512m, soft track; a long neck behind Super Dawn carrying 59kg at $11. On debut seventh of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw March 29 2024 over 1300m, 6 len behind Going Nuclear carrying 59kg at $19. Might be better off following this outing.
10
B RAWILLER
Turquoise, Purple Yoke, Turquoise Sleeves, Aqua Stripes, Red Cap, Turquoise Star
2 6354x KNIGHTS REIGN
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P Kearney, D L Romer, G Colbert, All Ages (Mgr: A Thompson), B Mackley, C Turtle, Miss K Hobby, Lake Mulligans (Mgr: M R Mitchell), J Cunningham, Hot Dog H (Mgr: N Johnstone), The Gurus Guinea Pigs (Mgr: S Delaney), T Jankovic, Mrs R C Romer & C S McIntyre
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Goulburn Mdn May 8 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Let's Go Brandon carrying 57kg at $16. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Orange Mdn February 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Donna Emilia with 58kg at $2.80. Prefer to see how he returns.
20
J FRY
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
3 OIE DE TOULOUSE
STEPHEN BROWN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey)
First starter by Palentino out of By Any Means. Has a total of four trials prior to his debut today. Drawn out and others rate better so prepared to watch this time.
17
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Red And Yellow Band, Red Cap
4 4x244 SETHEUS
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D T O'Brien, T H Rourke, J F Hardwick, A C Lennen, B G Blood, Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R Salter), A Vamvakitis, G Vamvakitis, V J Sammartino, Team Hitt Racing (Mgr: J Hitt) & Mrs J O'Brien
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1550m, slow going 3 len behind Navy Nina carrying 59.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1230m, slow going 2.5 len behind Stay Silent carrying 58kg at $5.50. Can turn things around.
4
J BOWDITCH
Navy, White Diamond Band And Cap
5 9082x SIERRA SUN
ASHLEIGH SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A Smith, J Drew & G D Drew
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Berrigan Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Master Bob with 59kg at $6. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Homecoming carrying 59.5kg at $61. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
Deep Red, Sky Blue Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
6 77x42 BANGALOW ROAD
THOMAS SADLER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
A Bell
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mr Blunt with 57.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1412m, slow going neck behind Ollandia Beach carrying 57.5kg at $7. Winning chance.
11
JAKE DUFFY
Blue, Pink Band, Sleeves And Cap
7 339x5 GREGARIOUS GIRL
TAYNE FOSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss T V Foster, D J Murray, P A Blake, P A Schauble, S Gray, Mrs N Blake, Miss P Blake & G McFarlane
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sandwina with 57.5kg at $31. No easier this time and looks tested again.
9
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Turquoise, Pink Outline Cross, Pink Horseshoes And Whips On Sleeves
8 783x5 JUST SWIFT
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W K Howard
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Dibalta carrying 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1300m, 12 len behind Boulder Jack with 56kg at $17. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.
11
JAKE DUFFY
Royal Blue And White Halves, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 ONYA SHOULDERS
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), C Sita, Power Strike (Mgr: D Arnel), Sleepy Hollow Racing (Mgr: D Jull) & Mustangs (Mgr: J K Brownley)
Mare by Epaulette on debut. Finished fourth in a Flemington jump-out on July 25. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
1
R J HURDLE
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap
10 5466x PALENTINE PRINCESS
ERIN MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Illowra Stud & M J Cosgriff
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1950m, 12 len behind Harsh carrying 57.5kg at $5. On debut eighth of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw July 2 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Late Night Artist carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
13
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Black, Lime Diagonal Halves, Checked Sash, Halved Sleeves, Checked Armbands And Cap, Black Pom Pom
11 7x247 SHEEZ ELEGANT
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BLACK  MARE 57.0KG
SCT Syndications Pink Series, Miss M Costa, Ms J Butterworth, Mrs K Christie, Mrs J M Parker, Ms A L Barr, Mrs B Alimov, Mrs C Felmingham, A F Clarke, Miss S M Diaz, Mrs R M Hall, Rosies Girls, T Parmenter, I C Turbet, J A Turner, Ms S A Grayland, LAPD, Tarkarri, K Steinkellner & Mrs S Martin
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Double Pi with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 11 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Surfin' Bird with 56kg at $3. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.
12
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Hot Pink, White 5 Stars And Sleeves, Old Gold Stars, White Stars Cap
12 LILLARD
JASON WARREN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
R L Smith, Mrs C M Smith, J Warren & Ms K E A Warren
Gelding by All Too Hard facing the starter for the first time. Finished fifth in a Caulfield jump-out on July 30. Happy to watch this time.
8
J NOONAN
Red, Black KP Logo, White Sleeves
13 45 MERIMBULA
MATT LAURIE
3YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake, M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, T A Ginnane, R L Smith, Mrs C M Smith, C A Roylance, A S Ingersole, East Malvern Crew (Mgr: M I Mccallum), S A Johnston, B J Kirkwood, T Mills, T A Wilson, P J Triantafyllou, S A Miller & M R Louth
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1250m, slow going 2.25 len behind Bingi with 57kg at $2.50. Promising type who will prove hard to beat.
4
White, Navy Seams, Multi Blue And Grey Checked Sleeves And Cap
14 47x5 SUNBURNT COUNTRY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Hillier with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Newcastle Paul Perry on March 7 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Next Jen carrying 56.5kg at $26. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Royal Blue
15 84600 SMART MOVES
DENNIS JULIUS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J Dentith, R Linklater & Miss C G Gillard
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at Moe Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1614m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Norma's Fleet carrying 59.5kg at $41. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1512m, slow going 11 len behind Dubai Watch carrying 59.5kg at $31. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.
5
C QUILTY
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
16 5 OLYMPIAD
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), N Mustafa, A J Farr, D Sharp, A Tomas, H Kaplan, Mrs S Kaplan, M Roseman, P R Orrico, A Guoga, S S Roth, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Beartown 55 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), L Attrill, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), D P Sinn, Men in Lightning (Mgr: S Brown) & L C Dyson
Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 1100m, 5 len behind Girlcanchat with 57kg at $2.60. Expect a bold showing.
2
HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
17 77x ATTACK FORCE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Madden Bloodstock, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, W G & Mrs H Bax, S Kay, Ms M Keating, J A S Racing, P & Mrs R Roberts, K & Mrs D Good, W Bowker, K Ward, M Chiminello, P Beretta, Vermont Racing Club, C D Racing & Peace Talks
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Preservator carrying 59kg at $14. On debut seventh of 11 at Pakenham 3yo C&G&E Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Untapped carrying 58kg at $10. Must improved significantly to play a role in the finish.
12
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
18 56 MADAM SO LATAIRE
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Starblue Racing 15 (Mgr:A Senechaud), A Barlow, Ace High (Mgr:S Castle), P Galvin, B Mellen, Dr E Ryan, S Vasile, Mrs J Vasile, A Buttigieg, Binc Racing (Mgr:P Oliveri), Ms K Vaughan, Ms A Elliott, 4 B M Racing (Mgr:L Bowers), D Miles, D Morgan, Mrs N Mollmann, M Glassborow & Mrs K Walter
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1100m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Till Dusk with 57.5kg at $12. Second-up 6th of 10 at Bairnsdale 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ortigian Girl with 56kg at $41. Solid top-three prospects.
6
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
19 6x7 NIGHT BEAUTY
JASON EVANS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss R Goddard, Miss K A Lomasney & J Evans
Second-up. First start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Iced Chocolate with 57.5kg at $91. Returned from break 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Gentle Steel with 57.5kg at $26. Not keen on her chances.
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Red, Yellow Quarters, Spots Sleeves, Spots Cap
20 07x8 ENGLISH VALENTINE
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G McCartney, G McCartney, A Poulter, B Broom, D Yarrell, C Malin, C Messerle, N Messerle, A Messerle, Mrs R Messerle, Mrs K McCartney, Ms C Phillips, Mrs J Greaves, M White, P Shaw, John Keady DUI, R Wedemeyer, Champagne And Bubbles & Five Fancy Fillies
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Blue Hawaiian with 57kg at $61. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1109m, 7 len behind Amraam with 57kg at $11. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
7
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Olive, White Circle, Hooped Cap