Moe   25 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Maiden Plate 2050m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.28)  

Whatta Man should lead and dictate terms. There'd be SET ME FREE (9) backers out there still having nightmares after she went under at $1.40 last start but the horse who beat her was no duffer and connections could not have hoped to find a better event for her to bounce back. If anything, she'll be better for the added experience and, being by Shamus Award out of a two-time 3200m winner, will relish the step up to 2000m. WHATTA MAN (4) was in the firing line early and finished third last time over 1600m at Seymour, albeit beaten 6 lengths. The first-up run was adequate and he'll be better for the experience at 2000m last prep. COLOUR CIRCLE (1) could only manage only fourth over 2000m at Pakenham last start but did have support at a massive price and will be at peak fitness here, fourth up. WOOLF'S PRIZE (11) has been building fitness this prep, will relish the step up in trip and has the edge of being trained here. LILLARD (5) is ready for 2000m and will appreciate firmer footing than his past two. SUGGESTED PLAY: Set Me Free to win.
1 x7944 COLOUR CIRCLE
BRIAN MCGRATH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, S J O'Rourke, R J Wilson, Jocole No. 4 (Mgr: J McGrath), Early Doors (Mgr: A J McCann), I B McGrath, Mayford Park 4 (Mgr: B P Maya), N J Gibson & C J Curtain
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Cushioned with 59.5kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Impulsive Reaction with 59.5kg at $15. Ready to peak after four runs back and is ready for another bold showing.
2
JACKIE BERIMAN
Khaki, ANZAC Insignia
2 98578 DUN DOZEN
CHRISTINE SEXTON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A C De Grandi, Mrs C M Sexton, M De Grandi & R J Jones
Last start 8th of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1717m, slow going 10 len behind Perfect Night with 59.5kg at $151. Before that 7th of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Wentworth Falls with 59.5kg at $61. Struggling to make a case.
3
P GATT
Fluorescent Green, Orange Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Orange Cap
3 x8708 ROCKIN' DEE FOX
JIM CERCHI (JNR)
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W I Kruss, Ms J A Holbrook, Mrs N Kruss, N Kapes, M J Philippe, L F Herberte & Miss D C Kapes
Most recently 8th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 2100m, 10 len behind Without Fail carrying 59.5kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1717m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Perfect Night with 59.5kg at $101. Looks tested again.
1
K JENNINGS
Purple And White Checks And Cap
4 59x33 WHATTA MAN
ADELE GARRAWAY
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M Wilson & T A Wilson
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Lowestoft with 59.5kg at $6.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Panda's Spectrum carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Fitter for recent racing and is one of the main contenders.
4
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Pink And White Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
5 96x76 LILLARD
JASON WARREN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R L Smith, Mrs C M Smith, J Warren & Ms K Warren
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1717m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Perfect Night carrying 59kg at $71. Second-up 6th of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1850m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Honeyjoy carrying 59kg at $26. Been building fitness the past couple and suited this trip.
7
LACHLAN KING
Red, Black KP Logo, White Sleeves
6 64424 BAY OF JOY
TABITHA CUNNINGHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Cunningham & T Cunningham
Most recently 4th in a small field at Balnarring Pic-Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sir Lazarus with 65kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Woolamai Pic-Mdn on March 21 over 2008m, 0.8 len behind Luv Me Luv You with 65kg at $5.50. Struggling to break through at the picnics, so not here.
9
J DAROSE
Burgundy, Gold Chevrons, Gold And Burgundy Stars Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 50688 NOW PERFORM
CLIFF MURRAY
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
C G Murray & Mrs M Murray
Last start second last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1746m, 10 len behind Cheron Finale carrying 57.5kg at $151. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1415m, 7 len behind Fatty Finn carrying 57.5kg at $101. Likely to struggle again.
8
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Pink, Black Diamond Band, Pink Cap
8 44x07 THE NEW DEEL
ADAM HANLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A T Hanley, Mrs E J Hanley, J T Hanley & Miss L J Hanley
Third-up today. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1717m, slow going 13 len behind Perfect Night carrying 57.5kg at $61. Second-up 7th of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1732m, 6 len behind Good Harmony with 57.5kg at $101. Hasn't done much at two runs back but fitter and not huge depth here.
6
MS S WYNNE
White, Yellow Halves, Red Hoop And Star, White Sleeves, Red And Yellow Hooped Cuffs, Yellow Star Cap
9 22 SET ME FREE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock, Ms S Bradbury, Ms M G C Caliste, Collock Racing (Ms L J Collier), Ms C Curran, P J Godde, L Lusty, The Family Affair ( Miss C L Pollock), H Douglas, G W Bosse, Ms S Layton & Triple Helix (M J White)
Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1435m, 3.5 len behind Justique carrying 56kg at $6.50. Last start 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Charlecote Mill carrying 57.5kg at $1.40. Beaten at $1.40 last start but strikes the right race to hit back.
10
EOIN WALSH
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
10 TRULY FIERCE
CAMERON TEMPLETON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
A T F (Mgr: J Panzera)
Filly by Fierce Impact on debut. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 13. Winner of his latest jumpout but 2050m on debut is a tough assignment.
7
NATHAN PUNCH
Black, Grey Horse
11 7x854 WOOLF'S PRIZE
IAN JONES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
I R Jones, M J Stephens & D N St John
Last start 4th of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1746m, 3.5 len behind Cheron Finale with 57kg at $41. The race before that second last in a small field at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1500m, 6 len behind Pol Rogeur with 56kg at $71. Fitter and draw well, so best chance yet to get into the placings.
5
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
White, Green Diamonds