Murtoa 04 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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CHS Construction Maiden Plate 1600m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.08) |
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Solid tempo with Crismera going forward from the good draw. TALENT SCOUT (12) is a Bivouac gelding from the McEvoy camp who showed enough at the jumpouts to suggest he would run well on debut and that he did, finishing third beaten less than a length. The benefit of that run, step up to 1600m and drawing the inside with Linda Meech aboard make him clear top pick. EMPEROR TZU (11) is getting deep into the debut prep now, but you can see why the stable is persisting because he's run well at all five starts and there's not a stack of depth here. Similar story with JOTOPELI (5), who looks well drawn. MISS MAVERICK (10) also draws well and has run improved races at her past two, so might be ready to strike. NIKEPHOROS (6) is on the back-up after being just over a length last Friday and can go on with it here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Talent Scout to win.
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BROTHER QUICKIE
SIMON RYAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs K Ryan, M Farmer, S Curtis & P Ryan Last start 9th of 11 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hasta La Oriental with 59.5kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sierra Dee Jay carrying 59.5kg at $9. SCRATCHED. |
15 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 2 | 729x0 |
CALUSA'S FURY
ANDREW BOBBIN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Grampians Racing, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, P Brooke, J Brooke, C G Schlitz, G L Burke, L G Lines, Miss T Collins, R S D Broadhurst, Ms P M Grant, Miss M Algieri, B Crouch, Octopussy, M R Ward, CJ Graham, Munyak Addas, Harmony Hooves Collective, Four Smoking Guns & T C Racing Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran last of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind Centu Cavaddi with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Highland Beauty carrying 57kg at $12. Should improve with the run under the belt but still looking elsewhere. |
4 T P MADDEN |
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| 3 | 7x255 |
CHOUXDINO
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T P Marjanovic, D Modric & Ms J M Whiting At the latest run 5th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Crack A Deel carrying 59.5kg at $14. Before that 5th of 10 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kelly Ann carrying 59.5kg at $2.15. Disappointing at his past two but back to 1600m here might assist. |
9 D YENDALL |
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| 4 | x8738 |
FIGHTING EDGE
STEFAN JOKIC 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S Jokic Most recently 8th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1406m, 13 len behind She Moves Too carrying 59.5kg at $51. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Grassburn carrying 59.5kg at $61. Should be at peak fitness now and should give a good account. |
3 MS C JOKIC |
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| 5 | 43453 |
JOTOPELI
SYMON WILDE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG W J Couch At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Hasta La Oriental with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind American Gas carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Making headway. Not beaten far and quick back-up can be considered a positive. |
7 R J HURDLE |
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| 6 | x5634 |
NIKEPHOROS
DAVID NOONAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG A Papathomas & Mrs G Papathomas Racing well recently. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Hasta La Oriental carrying 59.5kg at $31. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1411m, 5 len behind Touchdown with 59.5kg at $71. Not beaten far at this trip last week, so looks ready to peak. |
6 JACK HILL |
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PROUD CHIEF
ANDREW BOBBIN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T N Porter Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Point Of Ecstasy carrying 59.5kg at $10. Second-up 4th of 14 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1409m, 2.75 len behind Alexander Thegreat carrying 59.5kg at $31. On the up and further improvement in store third-up. |
10 B RAWILLER |
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SLAYRIDER
PAUL PREUSKER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M L R Whittaker & Mrs E M K Whittaker At the latest run 7th of 12 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mr George with 59.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Look At Mego carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Wide draw too testing. |
11 LIAM RIORDAN |
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TRUE TEST
PAUL PREUSKER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P A Preusker, J A MacLeod, M Tobin, J R Burke, M Allwright, R P P Brown, M De Kretser, M Allwright, J K Hoyland, Ten Mad Bowlers (Mgr: C Alexander), Three 'O' Eight One (Mgr: J Shanahan), L A Bridges, P D Cunningham & R D Evans Most recently 8th of 11 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Hasta La Oriental carrying 59.5kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 14 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1409m, 3.5 len behind Alexander Thegreat carrying 59.5kg at $21. Needs to lift on recent efforts. |
8 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 10 | 79623 |
MISS MAVERICK
ANDREW BOBBIN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 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 Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Morisu Ojo carrying 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1409m, 1.0 len behind Alexander Thegreat with 57.5kg at $81. Improved efforts the past two and draws to get her chance here. |
5 J FRY |
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| 11 | 44232 |
EMPEROR TZU
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T MxTH, C M R MxTH, Ciaron Maher Racing, Roundel Racing, Three B A, C A Anson, A J Brown, B F Cotterill, W R Glynn, B R R T Racing, S K McNamara, Miss G Yick, C M Terreri, S R Niven, Mrs L Bleathman, Sandcastles, J M Simmons & Te Puke Thunder Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1620m, 4.5 len behind Oraqua with 57kg at $3.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Xtra Rush with 57kg at $3. Form certainly good enough, but draw could be a stumbling block. |
13 TEODORE NUGENT |
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TALENT SCOUT
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J P Abrahams), D E Whiting, J F Valmorbida, W R Middleton, P B Jens, V L Woods, S Najda & J B Bongiorno Was well-supported at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Flying Jude with 57kg at $3.70. Nice debut and this looks a beautiful progression. |
1 LINDA MEECH |
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| 13 | 90476 |
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 Most recently 6th of 9 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Morisu Ojo carrying 57.5kg at $18. The run before that 7th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1612m, slow going 9 len behind Rasp with 55.5kg at $61. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
12 MELISSA JULIUS |
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DISCOBAY
ADRIAN MCGREGOR 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG A McGregor, L Jones First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 23 over 2200m, 9 len behind Flash Of Dallas carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1100m, 6 len behind Volatile carrying 57.5kg at $51. Prefer to see how she returns. |
8 DYLAN DUNN |
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FRENCH COURT
ANDREW ANGELONE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms R Angelone, J J Moran, D P Angelone, W Taouk, J Jackson, L Zaccardo, Go Wild 4 (D J Auld), J Christopoulos, M Mueller, Miss L Angelone, Miss J Angelone, A Callea, P T Racing (K M Tribel), S Trembath, C McCoubrie, E Mills, J Trembath, J McCoubrie, Mrs M Finnis & R A Racing (Ms R Angelone) Was as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1440m, 7 len behind Polish Playgirl carrying 57kg at $201. Draw helps, but didn't do anything on debut to suggest she can win this. |
2 JASON WEBB |
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CRISMERA
MARK WALKER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Seymour Bloodstock Was well in the market at debut, did the work up front then tired second last of 8 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1590m, 5 len behind McWoody carrying 55.5kg at $5. Keen to have another look at her. |
3 RYAN HOUSTON |
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