Swan Hill 28 Jul 2026
GOING: S(6)
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Ultima Hotel Maiden Plate 1300m Track: Soft 6 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Anticipating good pressure with many of these lining up for the first time. APACHE SUNRISE (6) is a consistent type with four minor placings from five starts this prep. She continues to race well without breaking through, now onto turf here which is fine having placed at Stawell on soft ground back in May. Tricky draw but has strong claims. ZUKURO (11) is a daughter of Bivouac from the Group 3 winner Pursuits who makes her debut for the Payne yard. She's jumped out well and has claims first time of asking. MASSALIA (9) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 4.5 lengths from the winner in fourth at Ballarat Synthetic over 1100m. Can improve quickly off that and is worth watching onto turf. INTO THE MUSIC (16) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off, fading into fourth at Ballarat Synthetic. She can continue to progress and has each-way claims. BUDJIK QUEEN (7) is a filly by Churchill on debut who has been jumping out well and looks ready to go. SUGGESTED PLAY: Apache Sunrise on top.
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BLACKHILL BOY
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D Mccabe Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind Tennessee Spirit with 59.5kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Terralight with 58kg at $8. Will need to improve again. |
1 TOBY ATKINSON |
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BOZZA
VINCENT MALADY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hirsch Racing At debut, 4th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Vegas Missile carrying 59.5kg at $20. Possible improver. |
6 R J HURDLE |
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GOLD DECREE
PAUL MCVICAR 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J Bourke, B Schultz, Mrs J Schultz, P A Sweeney, T P Backus, D P Backus, I Nicholls, Mrs M Nicholls, I Mullins & D Dreier Last start ran last of 7 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 33 len behind Two Stroke Baby carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Wagga Super Mdn on June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Heart Balm with 56kg at $6.50. Top four perhaps. |
5 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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HIGHLAND CHIEF
RACHEL SAMSONENKO 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T B Cain Gelding by Highland Reel on debut. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Donald on July 16. Would need a strong push, unlikely. |
3 TAYLA CAMERON |
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SAKER FALCON
LIBBY HAWORTH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs P Hawkes & Mrs A Saville Comes here off a 60-day let-up. Last start struggled in the run home; ran second last of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1500m, 9 len behind Jawsome Rob carrying 56.5kg at $14. Before that 6th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1612m, slow going 4 len behind Palladium carrying 58kg at $5.50. Looking elsewhere. |
12 JAKE DUFFY |
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APACHE SUNRISE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Done My Job with 57.5kg at $3.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1200m, head behind Sonic Surge carrying 56kg at $3.30. Drawn wide but only needs to hold form to be going close. |
13 D YENDALL |
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BUDJIK QUEEN
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG J D Alexander, Mrs R Alexander & Mrs N F Alexander Three-year-old filly making debut by Churchill out of Tycoon Queen. Purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Inglis 2023 Great Southern Sale). Was runner-up in a jump-out at Donald on July 16. Has a nice gate and should be primed for a big debut run. |
4 J ALLEN |
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CHEERS TO US
JANE DUNCAN 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Mrs J Duncan Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1356m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Play Bouzouki with 55.5kg at $20. The start before that 7th of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1350m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Flying Khan with 55.5kg at $71. Will need to do a bit more. |
8 CASSIDY HILL |
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MASSALIA
BRADY CROSS 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG B J Cross At debut, eased back early on 4th in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo F Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Australian Legacy carrying 57kg at $5.60. Can improve sharply. |
16 JACK HILL |
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THINKER
LINDSEY SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG B Spicer, Princeton Thoroughbred Stud, J Bono, M Bracchi, I Marr, Mrs L T Dix, K E Dix, R J Bradsworth & Mrs K Pearce Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1243m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Crypt with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1429m, 5.5 len behind Zuppa Inglese carrying 56kg at $8.50. Possible improver. |
2 FRED W KERSLEY |
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ZUKURO
PATRICK PAYNE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG J V O'Neill, Mrs L Harris, Blood and Water Racing, Davrew Investments Pty Ltd, Thunderhead Pty Ltd, G Harris, Dundee Beach Dreaming, M D K, M J Curtain, Dr O K Chan, G B Hill, H D Adam, B A Field, S P Treacey, J A D Treloar, R F O'Reilly & G B Lauder Three-year-old filly (Bivouac - Pursuits) who was bought for AUD $ 160,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Patrick Payne has her ready for this with 19 recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Seymour over 800m on July 20. Should be ready to run well. |
9 ALANA KELLY |
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AURUM STAR
TOBY LAKE 2YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG P Franklin Two-year-old gelding making debut by D'argento out of Gold Hoffa. Purchased for AUD $ 1,750 (Inglis 2024 MAY (Late) Online Sale). Fitter for a jump-out on July 3 at Ballarat Synthetic when finished fourth. Market best guide. |
11 LACHLAN KING |
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ISTVAN
HENRY DWYER 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R S S Racing, Y Nakada, R Nakata, Y Kawaguchi, S Hasegawa, K Izuno, S Aizawa, S W Barrow, T Negishi, R S S O'Sam, T C Bloodstock, J C Mackenzie, J R Montgomery, D J Malady, T J Ivory, High Five, S Malone, Dwyer Racing One, Kratzie Racing 2025 & Kratzie Racing Class of 2025 First starter by Staphanos out of O'sam. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. May need this one. |
10 J KEATING |
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MALASTRANA
HENRY DWYER 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG DJR Racing Cumbia, D J Romeo, G Hannett, Mrs J Romeo, S A Anderson, I F Foster, J F Lonsdale, R J Bain, Mrs A V Anderson-Bain, G F Righetti, A J Corrigan, Ms M M Corrigan, D S Brook, R S James, Ms K Liston, Z Piastri, Erica Bloodstock, Kratzie Racing Class of 2025 & Kratzie Racing 2025 Two-year-old filly (Prague - Cumbia). She has four recent trials prior to her debut today. Runner-up in a Donald jump-out on July 16. Market best guide. |
14 NEIL FARLEY |
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THE ARCHER
NIGEL BLACKISTON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R Wilkinson Last start ran second last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rookery Nook with 58kg at $11. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Beautiful Bevy with 59.5kg at $61. Fully tested on his recent run. |
17 B RAWILLER |
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INTO THE MUSIC
ANDREW NOBLET 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), P S Cullen, A F Gay, Dr A Gay & G Barker Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Baby Blue carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Hyper Ballad carrying 55kg at $31. Expected to measure up. |
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SISTINE IMPACT
ANDREW NOBLET 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Seymour Bloodstock(Mgr D S Thomas) At debut, ran last of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Jack The Judge with 57.5kg at $12. See again. |
7 TEODORE NUGENT |
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FOXTROT LAD
VINCENT MALADY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch) At debut, 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sonic Surge carrying 58kg at $21. Tough draw, place hope. |
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VANVITELLI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, B C Hollow, R L Gordon, C A Gordon, J B Hart, M J Davies, R J F Brockwell, M S Cranny, C Doidge, Mrs S Doidge, K N Good, P R Greelish, M A Walkley, R Welsh, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh) & W A Richardson Having third race start. At debut, eased back early on 9th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Hyper Ballad with 59.5kg at $11. Last start 8th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Just Magic with 59.5kg at $17. Minor chance. |
18 WILL GORDON |
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ERNIE
LINC SULLIVAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Mrs P E Beard & A M Beard Lining up for just third start. At debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Cresta Crystal with 55kg at $21. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 13 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Licentious with 57kg at $101. Won't find this as tough so expected to feature prominently. |
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