Stawell 17 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Hewitt & Whitty CRT Maiden Plate 1607m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: Out 3m 800m - 300m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.46) |
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Solid tempo with Rhinestone Rory leading from Libby Ann and Stylish Prince. STYLISH PRINCE (3) is a lightly-raced 5YO but it's easy to mount a case to say he probably shouldn't be eligible for maiden grade. Went around even money first-up at Kyneton when held up rounding the turn before finishing strongly to be beaten a nose. With the benefit of that run at 1461m and a nice draw here, he looks the one to beat with luck in running. TENNESSEETWOPIECE (6) comes here second-up and despite being a big price on debut, was only beaten 1.5 lengths. He'll be at his best over further than this later in his career, but this looks a suitable option at start No 2. His biggest issue could be the outside alley. PATH TO VICTORY (5) is also second-up after a debut fourth, the difference being he first stepped out over 1300m. Looks suited up to this trip and is well drawn. DURHAM (4) improved up to 1600m last start and looks ready third-up. LIBBY ANN (8) lacks the killer punch required to win, but is rarely far away so is a must for exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stylish Prince to win.
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RHINESTONE RORY
J & L DODGSON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D R Alcorn & Mrs L D Alcorn Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1450m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Shay's Way with 59.5kg at $10. Last start 6th of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Kikkuli carrying 58kg at $6.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
6 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 2 | 734x3 |
SITAR
RACHEL SAMSONENKO 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms L W Martyn, B McKenna, A Graveson, D A Chamberlain, T M Dalrymple, Mrs C M Chamberlain, I Mccleary, J P A Sist & H Cowen Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Darating with 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Pianta with 57.5kg at $101. Fitter for nice return run, just a matter of whether he's already looking for further. |
11 C J MACREDMOND |
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STYLISH PRINCE
A & J WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs G J Williams Second-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1461m, slow going nose behind Crazy Town carrying 59.5kg at $2. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1500m, 9 len behind Horatius carrying 59.5kg at $15. Held up at a crucial stage first-up when beaten in a photo, so deserves maximum respect here. |
4 LINDA MEECH |
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| 4 | 46x52 |
DURHAM
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P A Preusker, N Gloury & X P F Mccartney Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Fiorente Rules with 57kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1600m, nose behind Darating with 59kg at $8.50. Working to win and blinkers go on, just needs luck from the alley. |
12 TEODORE NUGENT |
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PATH TO VICTORY
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P J Gallivan, R Menchise, Brittain Racing, D J Dunstan, O F Kelly, SynergyQube Racing, Ms L Bone, L E Eales, R Gallagher, I L Howard, I B Mortlock, G E Homley, D R Wagner, Path To Victory, D B J T J Syndications, J I Gillies & L J Dalton At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Sistine Express carrying 58kg at $21. Better for the debut outing and suited up to this trip. |
5 JACK HILL |
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TENNESSEETWOPIECE
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), T A Dwyer, S C Brand, H J Baker, G J Cairns, Friendly Flutter Club (Mgr: J Pask), J P J Dunn, M D Hosking, M James, B R Porter, C K A Parkinson & D T Healey Was as a despised roughie at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Shipstern Bluff with 59kg at $61. Beaten just 1.5 lengths on debut, so can go on with it. |
13 ALANA KELLY |
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YUKON RIVER
THOMAS CONLAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Fusca Gelding by San Padre facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Camperdown jump-out on March 30. Draws well, but happy to watch on debut at this trip. |
3 T P MADDEN |
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LIBBY ANN
WAYNE WALTERS 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG J Morell Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1850m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Honeyjoy with 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1860m, 0.6 len behind Future Frankie with 57.5kg at $8. Doesn't know how to run poorly but lacks a killer punch. |
9 MS K WALTERS |
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NIGHTYNIGHT
KEVIN MCCARTIN 7YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs A V McCartin, K G McCartin, Miss L S McCartin, Miss S M Matthews, S McCartin & Miss G E McCartin Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Join The Que carrying 57.5kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hot Sand with 57.5kg at $151. last-start 2nd placing reads well, but was beaten 7.5 lengths so needs to lift. |
1 HARRY COFFEY |
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CRUSH PUPPY
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M Sandblom) Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 6th of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1206m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Buzitup with 57kg at $31. Last start in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Parvenu carrying 57kg at $51. Further improvement likely and should be prominent from the good draw. |
2 DYLAN DUNN |
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I'M FOR YOU
MATT CUMANI 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd & KK Bloodstock (Mgr: G C Keys) At debut, 5th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1461m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Crazy Town carrying 57kg at $16. Well held by Stylish Prince last start, so has some improving to do. |
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AITANA
DOUG WHITWORTH 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ms W M Dumesny Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Chokuto carrying 56kg at $41. Changed camp since the debut and two recent jumpout placings suggest improvement is possible. |
3 MS C PULS |
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| 13 | 9 |
CUP DAY BABY
MICHELLE PAYNE 4YO BR/BL MARE 57.0KG E P Clarke, Mrs R L Clarke & B Fitzpatrick Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ole Royale with 57.5kg at $61. Hard to tip with any confidence. |
10 NEIL FARLEY |
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KING KALAKAUA
CIARON MAHER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, D M Firth, J Dixon, M A L Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, T R Wilkinson, Dalal Thoroughbreds DJM Racing, B Fitz-Gibbon, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, A M Holst, Laing Racing, P K & A W Racing, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, B Crouch, Sunday Nite Tea, Dr J C Whitaker & Evaren Racing Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1406m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Regal Ascend carrying 59kg at $26. Last start 11th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ole Royale carrying 59kg at $91. In good hands, but hasn't show enough to date. |
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