Moe   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

Ladbrokes Mates Mode Pots Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.70)  

Highland Diva is expected to lead at a keen tempo. TAGLINE (11) debuts for the Matt Laurie stable and looks a runner of interest. The son of Tagaloa has shown ability in his lead-up work and suspect he can make an immediate impact. Betting will fancy him too no doubt. We have seen KINGS COMMISSION (5) a couple of times. He has been okay but now resumes a gelding off a long break and looks to have come back in top order. A bold showing fresh would not surprise and he looks one well worth having on side. HIGHLAND DIVA (6) took a good step forward at her second start. Fitter again and with further progression should be right in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tagline looks handy but keeping a close eye on both the gelded horses returning.
1 70287 ADIURO
RAY BESANKO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Walton, N A Besanko, P J Luck, J D Stroud, G Moore, C J Wilson, Ms L A Wilson, W J Stewien, D W Curtis, D J Moore & B Coopersmith
Most recently 7th of 12 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Tears Are Flowing with 59.5kg at $41. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1230m, slow going 7 len behind Sacred Fort with 59.5kg at $31. Hard to have.
11
J NOONAN
Red, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, Diamonds Sleeves
2 63852 ALESUND
REBECCA KELLY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R J Kelly, T Kelly, Mrs R A Dyer, Ms N C Adams, A L Smith, Mrs H L Smith, Mrs M Giles & Ms A Nund
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wise Inlaw carrying 59.5kg at $15. Before that 5th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mickidamuzz carrying 57.5kg at $41. Could sneak into the frame.
7
A MC CABE
Grey, Pink Diamond
3 BLUE BANDIT
JOHN LEEK JR
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
J Leek (Jnr), P D Cahill, J P McGregor, J Colquhoun, Mead Racing, P N Reilly, A Lodge, D N Midgley, L Walker, T Walker, Ms J Frederico, B K Higgs Thoroughbreds & Mrs K Pulmer & J Richards
First starter by Blue Point out of On The Loose. Recent trial at Pakenham was encouraging enough so respect any market activity.
20
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
4 2x HANUMAN
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1212m, neck behind Thames with 58kg at $3.50. Everything points to a effective return.
13
ETHAN BROWN
Red, White Gatecrasher
5 45x KINGS COMMISSION
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Mrs P A Hawkes & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden)
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw September 18 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Amelita with 57kg at $21. On debut fourth of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Escarpa with 58kg at $17. Everything points to a effective return.
1
PATRICK MOLONEY
Salmon
6 32 HIGHLAND DIVA
SUSIE WELLS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S Wells & G N Wells
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Intriguing State carrying 57.5kg at $26. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1110m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Semelle Rouge carrying 57.5kg at $26. Shapes as a key runner.
6
MS S WYNNE
Red, Silver W, Royal Blue Diamond, Diamond On Sleeves And Cap
7 7x405 TRINITY'S D'ORO
BRIAN MCGRATH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mayford Park (Mgr: B P Maya), A M Pratt, Ms B J Chalmer, Ms S N Graham, Mrs D A Knol, G Knol, T-Bone & Sons (Mgr: T Hannig), Mayford Park 4 (Mgr: B P Maya), J L Edwards, Ms J R Pierce, J Maya, Miss L Maya & S D Kearney
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Tears Are Flowing with 57.5kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 42 len behind Shidan with 56kg at $41. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances.
10
NATHAN PUNCH
Royal Blue, White MP, Red And White Seams On Sleeves
8 0 TROJAN'S PRINCESS
PETER FOSTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D Foster & Shawcott Racing (Mgr: A C Quilliam)
Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Last Stylebender carrying 54.5kg at $151. Don't think she will trouble this field.
9
DYLAN DEAN
Hot Pink, Teal Crossed Sashes, Diamond Armbands And Cap
9 680x8 CRYOSEISMS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Cannyworth carrying 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Canterbury 2yo Mdn on February 28 over 1100m, 7 len behind Strada Varenna with 56.5kg at $26. Expecting a similar result today.
5
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue
10 3 FASTOBULLET
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S N M M Australia (Mgr: S Wang)
At debut, 3rd of 10 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1150m, slow going 3 len behind Redders carrying 58kg at $20. May find this a bit too tough.
14
L CURRIE
Brown, Tangerine Horseshoe And Head, Seams Sleeves, Horseshoe Cap
11 TAGLINE
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Tagaloa out of Rekindled Glow. Was second in a 900m trial on August 13 at Caulfield Heath. Expected to be in the finish.
2
J MOTT
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
12 4 FAST 'N' INZAINE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
C A Stott, M F Parris, Murumba Racing (Mgr: J L Blight), Dr B Barresi, T R Bull, N S Burrows, P Cahill, A W Foster, S O'Flynn, J Bostock, Dr J C V Canty, Dr S Chua, Gramic Racing (Mgr: M Cunningham), R W Henebery, Dr B J Litherland, Miss J Nelson, T Pinwill, J D Sage, K J Weight & Mrs M Weight
At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Olatunde carrying 56kg at $11. Looms as a serious contender.
3
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, White Disc, Striped Sleeves, Spot Cap
13 3 SASSIDORA
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), R C Johnson, Dr V Garbharran, A G McKinlay, B K Warr, J R Saltmarsh, L Robb, R J Booth, S J Reddie, S Haddad, N C Bray, J J O'Toole, A E Ryan, Ms J T Sullivan, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin) & Iwo Racing (Mgr: S Chisholm)
At debut, set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Brilliant Horizon carrying 57kg at $16. Shapes as a leading chance.
10
C NEWITT
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
14 8x TORSHEEN
SHANE NICHOLS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
S A Whitling
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo F Hcp on May 24 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Miss Ole carrying 55kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this outing.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Seams and Cap
15 6x DIRTY ROBBER
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M E Ruff)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when eased back early on 6th of 8 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Wiltshire Square with 59.5kg at $71. Prefer to see how he returns.
8
MS A HERRMANN
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
16 6 WAR NO MORE
HEATHER STEPHENS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs H J Stephens, G D Stephens, D A Stephens & Ms A L Stringer
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Till Dusk carrying 59.5kg at $101. Drawn awkwardly today and is unlikely to threaten.
17
P GATT
Gold, Emerald Green Sleeves, Black Seams And Cap
17 75x79 SWIFT VINTAGE
CHRIS DIPLOCK
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J Noblett, C J Quirk, Mrs L I Quirk, Natural Kraft (Mgr: A Harris), Mrs S Andrew, Ms K Dowling, Mrs N J Darby, Mrs T Giudice & B J Giudice
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1230m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sacred Fort with 57.5kg at $18. Last start 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sierra Dee Jay with 57.5kg at $18. Looking to others.
12
P GATT
White, Black Stripes, Black Horseshoe, Black Cap
18 x6888 NO FIGHTING
G & P DALZIEL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
E A Huglin & Mrs W M Huglin
Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1100m, in the wet; 15 len behind Forever With Ned with 59.5kg at $18. The run before that ran last of 8 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Job Done carrying 59.5kg at $91. Happy to avoid.
4
R MCLEOD
Gold, Black Side Seam And Stripe On Sleeves
19 x7x00 MIDNIGHT LOOT
PETER IOANNOU
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Ioannou & Ms S M Mittermaier
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Gentle Steel with 56.5kg at $201. Last start ran last of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Xtra Rush with 56.5kg at $201. Others preferred.
5
White, Green Laurel Wreath, Yellow Sleeves, Green Stars, Yellow Striped Cap, Laurel Wreath
20 4x332 DARTH INVADER
SHANE NICHOLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), B J Vinar, K J Midolo, A Sakorafas, S Tezla, S J Tezla, S G Andrews, L T Ho, G Larizza, M Rees, J F Tezla, N Murray, D L Henwood, Mrs S F Wishart, A Dickens, A D Reader, Miss C Williams, L Wrigley, F Gentile & Donalds Racing Invader (Mgr: T Hughes)
Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind Bingi with 59.5kg at $7. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Tears Are Flowing with 59.5kg at $5.50. Capable of a better showing. The maiden win looks imminent.
8
ZAC SPAIN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars