Warrnambool   14 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

McCarthy Trailer Screens Maiden Steeplechase 3450m

Track: Heavy 10   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.28)  

SAINT EUSTACE (7) profiles beautifully for this. Was given some steeplechase grounding last prep and the three runs this time in have all been over the bigger obstacles and he's improved at each run. Beat home all bar Golden Garden last time out, and he looks the horse to beat in the Open Steeplechase later in the day, so it looks the right form. MR LINCOLN (5) will give him a race, though. He had his first steeplechase start in the Aus Chase last start and although beaten 16+ lengths, he beat home a few more experienced fencers. TEEWATERS (9) is yet to win over the jumps but has placed five times and will be much fitter for the first-up run and might be better suited to the fences. SLOMO (8) is also only early in the prep and he's had a steeplechase trial since a couple of hurdle runs to start the campaign. LAST CARD LOUIE (3) recent changed stables and while he hasn't won a race yet, the slower tempo of steeplechasing might suit. SUGGESTED PLAY: Saint Eustace to win.
1 69975 BROADFIELD
TONY ROSOLINI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Miss V Rosolini, J A Farrugia & Miss L L Farrugia
Last outing settled back and ran on when finished seventh of 13 starters at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, on slow going 6 len behind Up And Under carrying 52kg at $12. Run before finished ninth of 10 starters at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 65 len behind Fengarada with 66.5kg at $151. Happy to wait until he shows something.
5
MICHEAL CASEY
Red, White Stars
2 743x0 CHARLIE MESSY HAIR
JESSICA PATEMAN
5YO  GREY  GELDING 69.0KG
Mrs S A Barton
Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months ran last at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 2439m, on slow going 36 len behind Zinovation carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up finished fifth of 8 starters at Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw on August 17 over 3400m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Mr Lincoln with 69.5kg at $20. Has never won second up and place prospects appear best.
1
BRADLEY RANTALL
White, Red Epaulettes, Teal Sleeves, Red Cap
3 09657 LAST CARD LOUIE
LISA WHELAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 69.0KG
D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan
Last start finished seventh of 10 starters at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 2400m, slow track; 6 len behind Iron Legacy with 59.5kg at $11. Start before finished fifth of 10 starters at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Ongatiti with 66.5kg at $61. Suited by the bigger obstacles.
7
JORDAN RATCLIFFE
Navy Blue, White Spots And Sleeves, Red Cap
4 86687 LUCKY CHANCE
ERIC MUSGROVE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 69.0KG
Mr P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, Mr P Papageorgiou & Mr G N Papageorgiou
Last run ran on from midfield; finished seventh of 11 starters at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Autumn Diamonds carrying 59.5kg at $17. Run before finished eighth of 10 runners at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Ongatiti with 69.5kg at $41. Struggling to break through.
10
ARRON LYNCH
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
5 x4374 MR LINCOLN
CHRIS RYAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
C P Ryan, Mrs N L Ryan, C E Ryan & Ms B R Ryan
Useful gelding. Last outing finished fourth of 8 starters at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Chase on May 31 over 3900m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Sing For Peace carrying 65kg at $16. The run before ran last at this track Swp Hdle on May 7 over 3200m, on heavy track; 55 len behind Mr Waterville with 67kg at $20. Major player on his best figures.
8
CILLIN LEONARD
Red, Purple And White Hooped Sleeves
6 38x80 MUNGERANNIE
AMY MCDONALD
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 69.0KG
Ms A McDonald, J C Gray, J N Davidson, J Nield, P C Fowler, B Hadden, L W Harrington, Miss K Loftus, W'Bool Tom (Mgr: G J Kenna), Padinga (Mgr: G J Kenna), A F Grant, H T Lines, B Hubble, J G Handbury, Mrs Helen Delahenty & S P Delahenty
Third-up today. Resuming got back early finished eighth of 11 starters at Kilmore 0-56 on May 4 over 2000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Avonview with 54kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran last at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 2238m, slow track; 15 len behind Sasterion carrying 59.5kg at $51. Forward showing expected. In the mix again back over the jumps.
4
DAVID MULCAHY
Dark Green, Light Green Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Dark Green Cap
7 4x642 SAINT EUSTACE
JESSICA PATEMAN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
S Barton & Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor)
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished second in a small field at Casterton Chase on May 17 over 3800m, on slow going 3 len behind Golden Garden with 65kg at $10. Start before finished fourth in a small field at this track Bm120 Chase on May 6 over 3450m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Golden Garden carrying 65kg at $11. Sure to improve again. This looks a great progression.
3
STEVEN PATEMAN
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
8 80x46 SLOMO
SYMON WILDE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), F A Bayne, Terang Two Bob, Mrs M J Happ, On The Hill, Mrs M L Lucas, R F N C Racing, Ms M M Rowsthorn, C J Rule, RWR Racing, Mrs J E Weir, P G Daffy, M White, D E Williams, D Kavenagh, G Gray, D J Chafer, T Nairn & J Nairn
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth of 13 starters at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 2600m, 2 len behind Tulchan with 59.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 10 starters at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Ongatiti with 69.5kg at $7. Progressing well this campaign. All set to improve in this more suitable race.
2
DEAN PARKER
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
9 224x5 TEEWATERS
ANNIE ALEXANDER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
Having second run back today. Fresh up after nine months finished fifth of 9 runners at Casterton Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 17 over 3500m, on slow going 12 len behind Ferago with 66.5kg at $26. Previously second-up finished second of 9 starters at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 6 2025 over 3250m, on slow going 1.5 len behind Bitcoin with 66.5kg at $3.80. Fitter for first-up run and ready to get back into the placings.
9
WILL GORDON
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
10 x0320 RAISE THE NOTE
SHANE JACKSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 67.0KG
N C Roylance & R Roylance
Resumes off a 38 day letup. Last start didn't finish the race at this track Gr Annual on May 7 over 5500m. Run before raced on the pace then finished second of 7 starters at Terang Bm120 Chase on April 19 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Instigator carrying 62.5kg at $4.40. Must be given another chance.
6
TOM RYAN
Red, Yellow Maltese Cross, Yellow, Royal Blue And Red Hooped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
11 5x276 MANA COMBAT
BEVAN LAMING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
S B Laming, Fortensity Equine Management (Mgr: Mrs B A Gray), G J Gallan, A Watt, J C Kaz & R A Dawson
Last start finished sixth of 9 starters at Casterton Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 17 over 3500m, on slow going 12 len behind Ferago carrying 69.5kg at $41. The start before that; settled back and ran on when finished seventh of 10 starters at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Ongatiti with 66.5kg at $26. Minor claims. Ready for this after a couple of steeple trials.
13
M KELLY
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
12 1x366 FIERCE FLIGHT
MARK WALKER
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 69.0KG
Te Akau Out of Bounds (Mgr: Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM) & Te Akau Out Of Bounds 2 (Mgr: Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start finished sixth of 7 starters at this track Swp Hdle on May 7 over 3200m, on heavy track; 35 len behind Mr Waterville carrying 67kg at $101. The start before that; made ground from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at Terang Bm115 Hdle on April 19 over 3200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Golden Crusader carrying 70.5kg at $31. Others preferred.
8
MR LUCA REMONDET
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
13 13x80 MALBOROUGH BAY
MARK WALKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Fortuna 156 Syndicate
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished eighth of 10 starters at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on March 26 over 3200m, slow track; 36 len behind Karburan with 69.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m. Won't find this easy.
3
JORDAN HART
Tangerine, White Sash, Fortuna Logo, White Sleeves, Tangerine And Royal Blue Hoops, Quartered Cap