Hamilton   11 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S

Walkers Earthworks Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.43)  

They should run this along with Mystic Rapture and Magnetic Chess taking it up over Silver Springs. MAGNETIC CHESS (9) had trialled up nicely ahead of the debut, when she was $2.60 into $2 but was trapped wide throughout. While beaten 2.5 lengths, she boxed on courageously and with a better run in transit here she can go one better. The step up to 1400m shouldn't be an issue. MYSTIC RAPTURE (4) was adequate first-up, got within 2.5 lengths of a subsequent city winner next time out then beaten about the same margin last start. Wide draw could present some issues, but she should be ready for a peak performance. LIMOSA (3) met with support at a massive price first-up ($101 to $71) and ran up to that with a nice third. This looks slightly tougher but will be fitter and the extra 100m suits. YANKEE STREET RAIN (1) is the most experienced runner in the race but achieved a career-best second placing last time out and can go on with it. Debutant BLOW ON THE DICE (8) could bob up after some handy trials. SUGGESTED PLAY: Magnetic Chess to win.
1 39x62 YANKEE STREET RAIN
DANIEL BOWMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B F Julius, Mrs D Julius, C Petersen, M Petersen, Miss L E Petersen, T Baulch, Mrs M J Petersen, Mrs K Julius, D Quinlan, Ms R Whitehead, Ms S Young, L Rentsch & G Julius
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 6th of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1205m, slow going 7 len behind Symphonite carrying 59.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Mr George with 59.5kg at $26. Has had a few tries but nearing peak fitness after a career-best finish last start.
1
MELISSA JULIUS
Lilac, Black Horse Head And Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
2 380x KRISTY SABEEL
Neil Farley
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss D A Hannaford
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw December 30 2023 over 1400m, soft track; 29 len behind Tizso Fab with 57.5kg at $41. On debut third of 10 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw November 26 2023 over 1200m, 4 len behind Palentine's Day carrying 57.5kg at $15. First runner for Neil Farley as a trainer and has recent jumpout was good.
6
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, White Vee, Diamonds Stripe Sleeve, White Diamond Cap
3 0x3 LIMOSA
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Roseneath Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms M I Raymond), Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), Grove Bar Syndicate (Mgr: M T Kennedy), H M R Racing (Mgr: Ms N E McMaster), P W Bagnall, B J Hatfield, Mrs R Graf, Ms D E Rennick & J A Agius
Second-up. First start second last of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Podargoni with 57kg at $61. Went for a spell before returning made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Hidden Bounty carrying 56kg at $71. Will be better for the handy debut third, when she was specked a massive price.
8
JACK HILL
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
4 4x434 MYSTIC RAPTURE
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, Mrs D L Plunkett, Mrs R M Taylor, Mrs K Coopersmith, Ms C A Shelley, Mrs B Williams, Mrs C L Kavanagh & Matik Bloodstock One (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Gee Tee with 57.5kg at $19. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1112m, 2.5 len behind Bedourie with 57.5kg at $31. Racing consistently and has fitness on her side.
9
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
5 58x66 NILE CROCODILE
MELISSA WELLS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M J Wells & I D Wells
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 6th of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1411m, 6 len behind Touchdown carrying 57.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on September 23 over 1217m, slow going 7 len behind Kagemusha carrying 56kg at $21. SCRATCHED.
10
PATRICK MOLONEY
Gold, Teal Stars And Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Teal And Gold Star Cap
6 0x6 RUNAWAY EIGHT
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A J Reed & H S Reed
Third race start. First start 11th of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Podargoni carrying 57kg at $61. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 12 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mr George with 53.5kg at $51. Hard to get excited about her chances.
2
T P MADDEN
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves And Cap, Emerald Green Spots
7 740 SILVER SPRINGS
THOMAS SADLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Beartown 46 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), Beartown 47 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), J M Gurrieri, K Yates, J I Halsall, J R Saltmarsh, R Koch, G L Woodbridge, P W Hislop, J Fort & I Kelly
At the latest run failed to make an impression; second last of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on October 2 over 1547m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mahers Landing carrying 57.5kg at $51. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Morisu Ojo with 57.5kg at $5.50. Major player.
3
R MCLEOD
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 BLOW ON THE DICE
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Rising Sun Syndicate Suda Takao, K Hosaka, Y Kusaka, T Sakai, T Negishi, Y Nakada, N Hiyoshi, K Tashima, Mrs T Mori, T Kanda, T G Lines, C J Lines, Kiwi King Syndicate, Ms S P Hunter, A J Arkinstall, Beartown No. 13, Beartown No. 14, Kratzie Racing No. 92 & Erica Bloodstock
Gelding by Casino Prince on debut. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Ballarat on September 24. Well educated with seven hit-outs leading into this, the latest when placing in a Ballarat jump-out.
5
EOIN WALSH
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
9 2 MAGNETIC CHESS
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A T Harrison, Ms A Pollard-Gard, M Harrison, S P Ross, T Machin & C Forrest
Was well-supported at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Savitri carrying 57kg at $2. Endured a tough run on debut, when heavily-supported, and big chance to go one better.
7
J FRY
Yellow, Red Half With Yellow Eagle, Red Armbands And Cap, Yellow Seams And Pom Pom
10 08 SOX
MATT LAURIE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
W D Ballantine, R D Cuthbert, Ms G L Stroud, N Zigouras, G T Stroud, Ms D R Griffin, Embracing Racing (Mgr: S A Cole), J Boyd, Lomah (Mgr: P K Hayes), R J G Andrews, D R Grant, A J Pinzone, K Regan, L Capsalis, N A Moodie, R Richards, R Anderson, R B Stroud, R R Alexander & A Oxland
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Serinda carrying 57kg at $31. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on September 30 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Gregarious Girl with 57kg at $8. Improvement to come cannot be underestimated.
4
DYLAN DUNN
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash, Red Cap