Colac   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Christians Bus Hire Maiden Plate 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.65)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Gottacookacurry leading the way. LIMOSA (11) looks close to a win. Just missed over a similar trip two back then stepped out over further last time and was well off best. Finds a lesser maiden this time and will be hard to hold out. SIAM EMERALD (6) has been racing in richer maidens as well, the latest finding the line strongly to finish runner-up. Overdue and looks a top chance. IDLING BEHIND (10) turned in an eye-catching run when getting beyond 2000m latest, just missing over 2200m at Ararat. Would go close here with a repeat of that figure. GOTTACOOKACURRY (7) has had three runs so far and yet to feature but looks as though the extra ground will suit. Should be an improver, HEART'S EMBRACE (9) has upside and the blinkers go on. Another who should be much improved. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Limosa.
1 80x79 FEAR NO ONE
CARLY COOK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Pompe & Ms T L Miller
Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Smashing Lad with 59.5kg at $61. Last start second last of 10 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1600m, 14 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 59.5kg at $51. Others make far greater appeal.
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EOIN WALSH
Green And Black Halves, White Band Green 'cc', Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap With White Seams Pom Pom
2 75465 FLYING SHELBY
PAUL JONES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L Thomson, RJ Thomson, P A G Jones & Ms N L Osborne
Most recently 5th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1856m, 6 len behind Dad And Dave carrying 59.5kg at $91. The start before that 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1300m, 7 len behind Banyan Jenni carrying 58kg at $14. Yet to place in 11 runs but can do better this longer journey.
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T P MADDEN
Red, Black Checks And Striped Sleeves
3 40887 HE'S INVADING
DARRYL CANNON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Ferguson, A Cannon,M Peters,Ms A Tibbits.
Last start ran last of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1600m, 13 len behind Melek carrying 59.5kg at $201. Before that 8th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1600m, 11 len behind Battle Point carrying 59.5kg at $151. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
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STAN TSAIKOS
Red, White And Black Vertical Thirds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
4 0x007 PONYBOY
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms T Verwey-Mitchell, Miss B T Verwey-Mitchell, Miss T Visser, D Daralo & M Shaw
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Moulamein Mdn on December 13 over 1000m, 11 len behind Mum 'N' Me carrying 58kg at $14. Before that ran last of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1600m, on heavy track; 39 len behind Neck High with 57.5kg at $201. Can't enthuse.
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MELEA CASTLE
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
5 x7887 POWER OF HINDSIGHT
AARON PETERSON
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss R D Groen, A C Peterson, J P Serex, K Dubberley, A T Peterson, Mrs G A Peterson, G J Badgery, N Beacham, P R Jarvis, S Murnane & Mrs B S Smith
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Knee Deep carrying 59.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Devil's Craft carrying 59.5kg at $41. Extra trip looks a plus.
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C ATKINSON
Royal Blue, Red Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves, Red Seams, White Cap, Red Lightning Bolt
6 x2432 SIAM EMERALD
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss B Chaisirinon
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1856m, 3.5 len behind Dad And Dave with 59.5kg at $4.40. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Knee Deep with 59.5kg at $4.20. Nice effort last time. Will find less depth here and looks hard to hold out.
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J MASKIELL
Green, Purple Star On Cap
7 568 GOTTACOOKACURRY
CHRIS CALTHORPE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J K Douglas
Last start struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ruscello with 58kg at $16. The start before that 6th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1411m, 5 len behind Hot Blue with 58kg at $18. Extra trip a plus and willing to give him another chance.
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R J HURDLE
Teal, Twelve Apostles Logo, Yellow Halved Sleeves And Cap
8 x6068 BOLOGNA BABY
JAMIE BARRY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Barry, Miss L M Barry, B Cunnington & Mrs B J Cunnington
At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 14 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 2000m, 9 len behind Big Sister Ava with 57.5kg at $151. The start before that 6th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Knee Deep with 56kg at $91. Has had too many chances and prefer the place.
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MS A HERRMANN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
9 677 HEART'S EMBRACE
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
Last start 7th of 14 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 2000m, 9 len behind Big Sister Ava with 57.5kg at $21. Before that 7th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Manhattan Mabs with 57.5kg at $21. Blinkers go on and expected to be much improved.
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JACK HILL
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
10 8073 IDLING BEHIND
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), B Pearce & Mrs A Webb
Last start 3rd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 2200m, long-neck behind Kamarooka carrying 57.5kg at $11. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Aka Daka with 57.5kg at $101. Better run latest when stretched out in journey and looks a big chance with a repeat.
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NEIL FARLEY
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
11 57426 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
Most recently 6th of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 2418m, 4 len behind Scorpion Bay with 57.5kg at $2.60. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 2200m, long-neck behind Makhanda carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Rates highly. Close to a win and looks ideally placed to get off the mark.
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LINDA MEECH
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
12 7x308 MOTORING SPIRIT
CARLY COOK
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A J Glen, G R H Jenkinson, M A Miller, P De Leijer, J Coventry, L Legan, B White & Mrs T Wacura
At the latest run second last of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1856m, 13 len behind Dad And Dave with 57.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1600m, 14 len behind Battle Point with 57.5kg at $71. Others preferred.
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SARAH ROBBINS
Blue And Grey Halves, Grey Sleeves And Blue Cap