Wangaratta   03 May 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Wangaratta Bearings & Industrial Supplies Maiden Plate 1590m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 3m 400m - WP, True Remainder.  

The Little Russian to set a strong tempo joined by Titan's Soul pressing on from an outside draw. AMBITIOUS ACHIEVER (1) put in a good effort on debut at Kilmore, in the market on that occasion and sticking on well for second, beaten a length. He should come on plenty from that and if Riordan can get across early from the wide gate he'll be very hard to catch. THUNDERBOLT WAY (9) ran well first up off a long break at Wodonga, kept very safe in betting there and holding down second. He'd been tested in two better races prior to that and should strip fitter with winning claims. SO VOGUE (7) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off when fourth at Wodonga in the same race as Thunderbolt Way. He too was in the market there and can improve. IT MATTERS (14) was much better second up and has claims with further improvement while BRILLANTEZZA (12) is a filly by Castelvecchio on debut who can run well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ambitious Achiever to win.
1 2 AMBITIOUS ACHIEVER
SMILEY CHAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C F Tang, M W Ng & M Mazniovski
At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1450m, 1.0 len behind Trebilco carrying 59kg at $5.50. Better for that and will take catching.
15
LIAM RIORDAN
Mauve, Yellow Stars, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
2 3 FORESHORE
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J A Madgwick, B E Madgwick, H B Madgwick, Mrs K A Lee-Madgwick, Mrs K J Ledger, B W Ledger, C C Ledger & T J Ledger
At debut, 3rd of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Royal Summer carrying 58.5kg at $7. Might find this line-up too tough.
16
JACKIE BERIMAN
Royal Blue, Orange Sleeves And Cap
3 64404 JIRACHI
JULIE SCHMIDT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J A Schmidt, A F Nicholl, P A Street, B W Leitch, E W Nichols, G Hosking & Ms G M Shacklock
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Albury Mdn on April 23 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Mr Avery carrying 56kg at $16. The race before that second last of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1600m, 11 len behind Shipstern Bluff carrying 59.5kg at $151. Prefer to see him back in form.
14
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Lime Green, Burgundy Hoops And Cap
4 95543 MIDNIGHT EAGLE
DAVID O'PREY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G K Page, J Kowski, J W Farley, J L Stevenson, B Page, R D Del Monte, N J Pain, B J Collins, Dr S P Brown, N P Wolter, Miss J L Albert, D J O'Prey, P R Spargo, J Bone, S G Bone, L Kowski, V M Glass, J Lonergan & T McIvor
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1590m, 3 len behind Online Profile carrying 59kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Albury Super Mdn on March 19 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Carramar carrying 56.5kg at $14. Can figure on an each way basis.
9
BRENDAN WARD
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 56x73 SAKER FALCON
LIBBY HAWORTH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P Hawkes & Mrs A Saville
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind White Hot Mama with 59.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Albury Mdn on April 23 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Mr Avery with 54kg at $6.50. Place hope.
4
BRITTANY BUTTON
Royal Blue And Red Quarters, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Armband, Royal Blue And Red Quartered Cap
6 86x82 SI SI SIR
SAAB HASAN
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Crown Valley Lodge (Mgr: D Stogryn)
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 4 len behind He's A Hustler with 58kg at $61. Last start 2nd of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Royal Summer carrying 59kg at $7.50. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time.
2
J KEATING
Lime, Black Castle And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 25674 SO VOGUE
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D S Neate, Mrs K L Neate & P G Galvin
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1590m, 4 len behind Online Profile carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. The start before that ran last of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 2540m, 59 len behind Luigi The Brave with 59.5kg at $3.90. Made headway last time. Solid each way hope.
12
LACHLAN KING
White, Emerald Green Hoops And Sleeves, Black Cap
8 74 THE LITTLE RUSSIAN
VINCENT NOLEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
V T Nolen
Had two starts to date. At debut, 7th of 11 at Tocumwal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1300m, 9 len behind Hard Lane carrying 59kg at $7. Second-up 4th of 11 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Salina Special carrying 56kg at $11. Too tough here.
3
MS CHELSEA TAYLOR
Green And Black Hoops, Black Cap
9 95x2 THUNDERBOLT WAY
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J J Cross, Rhino Rewards (Mgr: G J Welsh), J J Abraham, A N George, J J McLaren, J Laurie, A Senechaud, E Wojcik & S M Frare
Second run back. First-up after 11 months raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1590m, 2.25 len behind Online Profile carrying 59kg at $3. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp on June 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Observer with 57.5kg at $31. Fitter and will take beating.
7
Royal Blue, White Spot With Royal Blue Horsehead Logo, Orange Diabolo Sleeves, Orange Cap
10 3 TITAN'S SOUL
DANIEL MCCARTHY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, J Wohlers, P Nolan, C Ryan, Ms C Masters, D R Wallace, A J McCarthy, W McCarthy, Miss H J McCarthy, Ashlor Racing (Mgr: Ms K A Strain) & A Haring
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 7 at Yea Pic-Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1600m, 2 len behind Stormyfriendship with 65kg at $4.80. Not keen this time.
11
C J PARISH
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
11 9 YULONGFORME
RON STUBBS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Fraser, H Patterson, S B Maxwell, J Joyce, D P Groom, A Mackinnon & S B Murfett
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1590m, 18 len behind Online Profile with 59kg at $61. Won't find this any easier so he is hard to recommend.
10
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Cerise, Gold Phoenix, Quartered Cap
12 BRILLANTEZZA
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Starventure Bloodstock (Mgr: D L Brookes), Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne) & R O'Brien
First starter by Castelvecchio out of Kristalove purchased for AUD $ 35,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Has a total of 12 trials prior to her debut today. Looks set to run well.
13
BILLY EGAN
Light Blue, Pink Spots And Cap
13 04 HONOURED
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J A Madgwick, B E Madgwick, H B Madgwick, Mrs K A Lee-Madgwick, Mrs K J Ledger, B W Ledger, C C Ledger & T J Ledger
Raced twice to date. At debut, 10th of 12 at Tocumwal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1100m, 13 len behind Zar Zar with 54kg at $8. Last start 4th of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Royal Summer carrying 55kg at $26. Doesn't appeal.
15
MAKISHA SALTER
Royal Blue, Orange Sleeves And Cap
14 83 IT MATTERS
MATT CUMANI
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
L E Bartle & Mrs P G Bartle
Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1457m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Regal Visions carrying 56kg at $9. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Trebilco carrying 57kg at $8.50. Improver who can measure up this time.
5
C J MACREDMOND
Pink, Purple And Black Diamonds, Quartered Cap
15 87 TRICKEMEZI
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate)
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind License To Excite with 59kg at $26. Last start second last of 8 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Muthabara carrying 58kg at $151. Impossible to entertain.
8
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
16 x7578 HER LEGACY
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), M Graham, N Phillpott, R Philpott, M Crawford, A John, P J Melville, J N Redfern, Miss A J H Moran, H J K Racing (Mgr: K Morton), S Liddell, The Yarrawonga Boys (Mgr: A F Johnson), Mrs K Davies, W Cappuccino, Road Trip Racing & G Lord
Last start second last of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Gangster Paradise carrying 57kg at $31. Before that 7th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1607m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Dealer Sing carrying 57kg at $16. Hard to have in this line-up.
1
Cerise, Purple Stars
17 9x697 BON AURELIA
LISA JONES
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Ms L M Jones, S V Jones, Mrs P E Jones & Miss E L Jones
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Baie De Seine carrying 57.5kg at $9. The race before that second last of 10 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind There Were Roses carrying 58kg at $101. Rough chance.
6
LOGAN MCNEIL
Gold, White Fleur De Lys And Armbands
18 x7005 BELGIUM LAD
JAMIE SCOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R G Scott, Mrs M E Scott, E Sakareassen, Mrs P N Curran, D W Scott, L A Scott, Mrs G Murdoch, Ms J R Ryan, P H Scott, G S Danckert, W J Obrien & T I Morris
Most recently 5th of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Royal Summer carrying 59kg at $12. Before that second last of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind He's A Hustler carrying 59.5kg at $41. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
7
Brown And Blue Quarters, Blue Cap