Donald 20 Jun 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Weirs IGA + Liquor Donald Maiden Plate 1000m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 11) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.73) |
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Genuine tempo with Big Storm leading the way. Might be worthwhile giving STARBURST (11) another chance if a couple of recent jumpouts are anything to go by. Has won the two she has had since the debut run, when not a lot went right, and she looked to have a bit in hand in each of them. Speaking of nice jumpouts, POSTCARDS (8) sizzled in the one she won back in April then ran a close second in another before going to the line untested at the latest. She can give a sight. LOTS OF TORQUE (7) wasn't beaten far first-up in a maiden at the Swan Hill carnival and if she's taken any improvement from that she's a major player. CODENAME (1) wasn't beaten far last start by a horse who has been whisked straight off to Flemington, which was the first start for the stable and he should be ready for a peak performance. BIG STORM (13) finished strongly to win a recent Seymour trial, so it might pay to overlook the plain debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Starburst to win.
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CODENAME
BRENT STANLEY 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R Mcintosh Third-up today. First-up led but faded 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov 3yo Mdn on April 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Broadway Street carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 975m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tatakai Uta carrying 58kg at $12. Can improve. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching. |
13 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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COOL BEE BEE
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J N Buckley & T G J O'connor Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Min Kiata carrying 59.5kg at $17. The start before that ran last of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Osaka Castle carrying 59.5kg at $26. Going well. Genuine hope. |
4 R J HURDLE |
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DAZZLING SECRET
MICK NOLAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R K Walker, T McDornan, M Thomas, Mrs P E Fiddes, D B Walker, Ms GJ Bastian, J S Hogg, L Holmstrom, M Creak, Mrs M F Seel, Mrs D M Leyden, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, P B Dobson, N Wood, Ms J S Cooper, G Carter, N W Leyden, Mrs E Holmstrom & Mrs J E Wood Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Upolu with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Blue Akoya carrying 58kg at $16. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
10 JADE SMITH |
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WESTERN EDGE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Supreme Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: Mrs M Galluzzo), Mrs J M Cogill, L Alexandek, G P Mccormack, S Vanspronssen, B L Thompson, R H McLeish, Mrs M McLeish, D J Cummings, B Campbell, J Campbell & R F Brown At debut, ran last of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Regal Reggie with 59kg at $10. May need more time. |
12 C J MACREDMOND |
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BRAZEN QUEEN
DARRYL DODSON 3YO BR/BL FILLY 57.0KG Ms J M Morahan Second-up. First start ran last of 10 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1150m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Redders with 56kg at $26. Returned from break 4th of 10 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 900m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Bella Angelica carrying 55.5kg at $13. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
6 T P MADDEN |
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BRILLIANT BEAGLE
OLIVIA OSBORNE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R A Osborne, DR C P Duddy Last start 7th of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Induction carrying 57.5kg at $101. The start before that 5th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Taupe with 57.5kg at $151. Willing to give her another chance from the inside alley. |
1 C J PARISH |
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LOTS OF TORQUE
SIMON GEBERT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S V Gebert, Mrs K L Gebert, Mrs M L Peoples, S K Brunton, Nardoo Sisters (Mgr: Mrs M Wilson), L A T Jackson, Miss K Hair, R T Starr, Mrs E M Starr & P Duperouzel Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1000m, on rain affected going; head behind Palazzo Dama with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Great Western 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Titanic carrying 57.5kg at $21. Form good enough, just needs to somehow overcome the nightmare barrier. |
15 MELISSA JULIUS |
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POSTCARDS
SHAY KEATING 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Mrs S M Keating Filly by Royal Meeting making her first appearance. Finished seventh in a Horsham jump-out on May 28. Quiet latest jumpout was preceded by two good ones and looks to have talent. |
9 ALANA KELLY |
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RAMELLE
SYMON WILDE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Grand Syndicates Omaha (Mgr: S R Leoni) Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Prince Magnetite carrying 56kg at $10. On debut sixth of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw December 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bazzar with 56kg at $15. No public trials ahead of the return, so happy to watch. |
7 B RAWILLER |
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ROYAL VEGA
SHAYNE FISHER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG J T Milward, D P Melbourne, S McKew, Mrs M J McKew, Mrs L Duvergier, R R Thomas, Mrs K Thomas, Mrs C Bawden, Mrs L Quinn, N W Taylor, P L Rowe, Mrs I J Rowe, S R Fisher & B Keating Filly by Royal Symphony facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on May 27 at Hamilton when finished fourth. Draw is going to make things tough. |
14 SARAH ROBBINS |
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STARBURST
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree) & Angaston Park SA (Mgr: W G Mitchell) Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Royal Rendezvous carrying 56kg at $5.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Had a bit in hand the last two jumpouts, which she won, so big debut expected. |
11 TEODORE NUGENT |
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SUNFLOWER LIV
JORDY COFFEY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Ms B Coffey, Mrs N Reynolds & Mr W Reynolds Second-up. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 975m, slow going 6 len behind Tatakai Uta carrying 56kg at $91. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Lack Of Restraint with 55.5kg at $13. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently. |
5 WILL GORDON |
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BIG STORM
TIM FITZSIMMONS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K H P Lee At debut, ran second last of 7 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Path Of Heroes carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Didn't do a lot on debut but plenty to like about recent Seymour trial win. |
2 JACK HILL |
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TEE EFF CEE
JEREMY KENNY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J F Kenny, J I Bromley, N A Cory, Mrs C A Cory, C B Saint, D G Langley, Z B Walker, H Thomson, C McCallum & B Pitts Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 17 over 1075m, soft track; 12 len behind Southern Style with 56kg at $151. On debut ninth of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 21 over 900m, soft track; 15 len behind Bubion carrying 56kg at $101. SCRATCHED |
4 P GATT |
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I'M A DREAM GIRL
STEVEN NOBLE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG S G Noble Second run back. First-up after three months ran second last of 10 at Corowa Mdn on June 1 over 900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Noteabeel carrying 55kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1206m, 12 len behind Milos Filos with 57kg at $151. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
8 SAMANTHA NOBLE |
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NIMBINA
SHAYNE FISHER 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs J Murphy Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw December 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind I'm Helro with 57.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp November 28 over 900m, 4 len behind Sunset Prayer carrying 54kg at $61. Hasn't done enough to date. |
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