Manangatang   11 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

Ultima Hotel BM56 Handicap 1550m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Play On Words and Eskimo can lead the small field. PLAY ON WORDS (5) ran a big race on speed last time when fourth over a mile at Tatura. This is easier and off the low draw will take catching this circuit. ESKIMO (1) was safely held in tougher company last time. The start prior was an on speed winner in similar grade to this. Has a big weight but has the rails draw and will take catching. THE BANTAM (3) was solid in richer company last time and the start prior good at Tatura in this class. Nicely placed here and gets a chance to atone. SURELY SPECIAL (6) ran a big race at odds last time over 1600m at Swan Hill when runner-up. Low draw and will give a sight again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Play on Words looks hard to run down.
1 02918 ESKIMO
CHARLES CASSAR
5YO  GR/BL  GELDING 63.0KG
Li Yong
At the latest run faded in the straight ran last of 8 at Geelong 0 - 62 on September 25 over 1540m, 8 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Tatura Bm56 September 8 over 1600m defeating Love Sparkles carrying 61kg at $2.25. This easier and looks hard to beat on his best form.
1
SARAH FIELD
White, Abstract Logo, Red Sleeves And Cap
2 88x09 SCANDOVAL
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
P Kearney, R Hinkley, C McGregor, M Medici, Mrs H Uren, Horse Fun (Mgr: A Rosenow), P Gajanovic, Mays Racing (Mgr: S M Mays), Mrs M Joyce, A Joyce, J R Teague, Mrs M P Konyenburg & Ollerom (Mgr: B N Waixel)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at Geelong Bm66 on September 12 over 1125m, 10 len behind Edges Diamond carrying 55kg at $91. Last start second last of 10 at Coleraine Bm66 on September 26 over 1300m, 9 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 57.5kg at $61. Can't have on recent performances.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
3 x3835 THE BANTAM
BRENT STANLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B Stanley, Mrs S Smith, G Barker, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Diamond), Terrigal Sharks No. 2, Terrigal Sharks, Mrs A Baker, Mrs P Demos, P Stebbins, A Moremon, Mrs J Vulcan, A Bates, Spilro, B Grigg & B O K E O S Group, R Rojewski, H D D Bambrough, C Wilson & B Davenport
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Benalla Bm62 on September 26 over 1606m, 7 len behind Biden Time with 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1450m, 3 len behind Hide Your Assets carrying 61.5kg at $3. Nicely placed and gets his chance to bounce back.
2
P GATT
Silver, Aqua Seams, Cloud 9 Logo
4 3317x PENSATORE
EMMA HAMBLIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss C M Hodgetts, Miss A N Hodgetts, Mrs A N Hodgetts & T G Hodgetts
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Ararat Bm58 March 27 over 2206m, 10 len behind Dandruff with 60kg at $31. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Stawell Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1602m, 5 len behind Piglet carrying 59.5kg at $81. Will take great benefit from this run.
4
SAIRYN FAWKE
Royal Blue, Deep Red Star, White With Deep Red Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 6x304 PLAY ON WORDS
ROD SYMONS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R G Symons & D J Cahill
Most recently 4th of 8 at Tatura Bm56 on September 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ataegina with 59kg at $9. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 11 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1450m, 12 len behind Jayzeal carrying 59kg at $3.20. Will take catching again off the low draw.
3
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Gold, Black Yoke
6 93302 SURELY SPECIAL
NATHAN HOBSON
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham & S Andrew
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Swan Hill Bm62 on September 28 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Our Lone Star carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that second last of 12 at Hamilton Bm56 on September 15 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Dubai Dancer carrying 61kg at $26. Not far away of late. Gave a sight last time and off the low draw should run well again.
5
LOGAN MCNEIL
Red, White Epaulettes, Band, Armbands And Cap
7 73029 PUISSY GALORE
CINDY BRANDER
6YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon), W R Phillpot
Most recently 9th of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on October 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Shal Exceed with 57kg at $31. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Pooncarie Cl2 on September 20 over 1550m, 2.25 len behind Jackie Moon carrying 58kg at $1.80. Better than last start and has placed at the course.
7
JASON WEBB
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves