Werribee   15 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Evergreen Turf Maiden Plate 1608m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 4m 850m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.33)  

Scorpion to take up the running with New Romance and Giddy Up Bankcheck close at hand. PRINCING (9) finished fifth on debut then improved last start but found one better over 1500m at Mornington, beaten a nose after being in the firing line on the bend. Was scratched from a stronger race at Geelong on Friday for this and looks ideally placed. FIERCE FIGHTER (5) turned in a nice run last time to finish second over 1400m at Warrnambool. That was an improved effort and should be ready now at this trip third-up. DOUBLET (4) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when eighth in a 1314m contest at Geelong two-and-a-half weeks ago. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. SCORPION (2) resumes here and the gate makes it tricky but he did contest some stronger races than this and has been trialling adequately for the return over this trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Princing to win.
1 66525 NEWCOMBE
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P E Templeton, D Templeton, G J Sewell, S Berry, Ms J L Cook, B Thompson, J Macfarlane, B D Clarke & W P Presley
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Neck High carrying 59.5kg at $4. Before that second last in a small field at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sketch with 59.5kg at $31. SCRATCHED
8
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
2 2438x SCORPION
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), Mrs J McKenna, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Deg Racing (Mgr:D Degenhardt), G L Catton, E J Williams, Cowarrie Partnership (Mgr: B J Barwick), K N Good, S A Livingstone, S W R Knipe, Mrs V Davidson, L Davidson, J Corbett & A J Willoughby
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1740m, soft track; 7 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. On debut fourth of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 1 over 1443m, 1.75 len behind Muirfield carrying 59kg at $7.50. Prefer later over further, but might sneak a place.
9
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
3 099 WEST FORTY SEVENTH
M LAWSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Nuttall, S A Lawson, Mrs A T Menzies, C F Menzies & S Hill-Smith
Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, got back early 10th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chateau Vega with 59.5kg at $41. Last start 9th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Puglia with 59.5kg at $61. SCRATCHED
11
MITCHELL AITKEN
Cerise, White Star And Cap, Cerise Star
4 74x48 DOUBLET
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J C Sampson, Miss M R Taite & D J Sampson
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 4th of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on October 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind St Edward with 58kg at $26. Last start second last of 9 at Geelong 34&5yo Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1314m, 5 len behind Golden Spritz with 58kg at $41. Comes through stronger races than this and should be nearing peak fitness.
6
J FRY
Black, Purple Cross Of Lorraine And Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
5 67x62 FIERCE FIGHTER
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J G Stubbs & Mrs R A Stubbs
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Geelong 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Regeneration carrying 58kg at $91. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Flying Done with 58kg at $11. Improved effort last start and extra distance even more suitable.
3
J ALLEN
White, Royal Blue Hoop, Red Sleeves And Red Cap
6 24 FRENCH GIFT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R A Frew, Mrs L A Frew, Core Racing (Mgr: J B Bennell), Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Kaela Racing (Mgr: A J Johnson), Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), A G Hunt & Peloton Racing (Mgr: M Counsel)
Was well-supported at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1430m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind The Mean Fiddler with 58kg at $2.40. SCRATCHED
9
K JENNINGS
White, Aqua Diamond Band And Aqua Epaulettes, Aqua And Yellow Bands And Armbands, White Cap
7 5 GIDDY UP BANKCHECK
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Hayes), S Bennet, Miss B Bennet, J Davine, Y Bhoola, Dimmas Racing ( W Keighran), Meat Crab Syndicate ( J Mccrann), M A Mitchell, S J Pewtress, C M Philp, G Robinson, M Tsang, L T & S M Racing (L M Treacy), B Walton, L Macdonald, R D Austin, J Miller & W H Parkinson
At debut, 5th of 9 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1430m, on heavy track; 8 len behind The Mean Fiddler with 58kg at $7. Drawn awkwardly today and is unlikely to threaten.
8
WILL GORDON
Green, White Horseshoe And Whip, Blue With White Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap
8 0 LISTEN UP
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
At debut, second last of 11 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1350m, 10 len behind Neziha carrying 58kg at $19. Would have to improve significantly on what we've seen to play a role here.
7
HARRY COFFEY
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
9 52 PRINCING
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G A Gathercole
Third race start today. At debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Healing Frequency carrying 58kg at $9. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1500m, nose behind Merimbula with 58kg at $5. Promising type who is among the winning hopes.
4
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
10 70x9 IRISH BLOOM
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
B Ciullo, D P D'ortenzio, M F Halfpenny, S J Mirenda, Farm Street Resort (Mgr: J Gallivan), M Quinn, Mrs Y E Quinn, S Carroll, I K Edwards & N P George
Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at Donald 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1350m, 10 len behind Thinking Sensation carrying 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Itwasonlyakiss carrying 57.5kg at $51. Not doing enough.
2
ALANA KELLY
Gold, Black Crossed Sashes, Aqua Sleeves And Cap
11 532x4 NEW ROMANCE
JAMIE EDWARDS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
B G O'Dwyer
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Jumpinmycar carrying 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Duty Calls carrying 57kg at $21. Will be better for the first-up run.
5
JASON WEBB
Maroon, Blue And Gold Diamonds, Gold Cap
12 68467 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 sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Reel Crystal with 57.5kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 10 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vegas Jack with 57.5kg at $11. Well held last time and looks tested.
1
NADIA DANIELS
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
13 73 CREUSA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), D Sergi, M J Stewart, D Silver, K J Corby, Mrs J Heim, K C Foley, Mrs K M Foley, T J T Stewart, Ten Blokes And A Punt (Mgr: A Holmes), Mrs W G Rechter, M R Pollard, Ms J Stewart, G Devonport, G Sheen & P J Reilly
At debut, 7th of 10 at Penshurst Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1476m, 4 len behind Nevra Queen with 56kg at $14. SCRATCHED
1
JETT STANLEY
Light Blue, Royal Blue Sash And Cap