Stawell   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Congratulations on Life Membership Ian Nicholson BM64 Hcp 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.37)  

Looks a decent tempo with Loyal Consul, Itsukushima and Hydrogen Power leading the charge. HYDROGEN POWER (3) struggled last time at Seymour but had been around the mark prior and he is handy on his day. If Meech can get him to land closer from an inside draw he'll run well. ITSUKUSHIMA (1) is finding it hard to win but take out last start at Sale and he's going well. This track should suit his on-speed racing pattern. ARTPARK (6) won easily in BM58 company at Swan Hill last time out and has to be respected. KHANT BEE (5) second up the best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hydrogen Power on top.
1 64236 ITSUKUSHIMA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
C B Dick
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Sale Bm64 on March 30 over 1717m, slow going 6 len behind Oxford Blue carrying 59kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 13 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Austrata with 59kg at $11. Should give a sight.
5
BILLY EGAN
White, Good Friday Appeal Logo, Purple Quartered Cap With Logos
2 21324 ASAWIN
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Hanson, Ms D A Young & Dr G R Braimbridge
Going well. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Salsbury Hill carrying 59kg at $3.90. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Ballarat Bm64 on March 25 over 1400m, head behind Nicajon carrying 59kg at $8.50. Rates highly and is one of the major players.
4
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
3 61225 HYDROGEN POWER
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Hyde & N J Hobson
At the latest run second last in a small field at Seymour Bm64 on April 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Half Yours carrying 59kg at $6. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Dartboard with 62kg at $3. Can improve here.
2
LINDA MEECH
Red, White Band, Armbands, Epaulettes And Cap
4 3x58x LOYAL CONSUL
JANE BAKER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J Baker, P T Hepburn, B, G & Mrs G Justin, M & Mrs J O'Connor, T Beasley, MERR Syndicate (Mgr: E Skok), D Capizzi, B Brooks, B Moor & D Barker
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 64 January 7 over 2200m, 10 len behind Buddong with 58.5kg at $31. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Hamilton Bm64 December 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind My Mate Sonny carrying 59kg at $61. Prefer to see how he returns.
4
T P MADDEN
Light Blue, Claret Star, Light Blue, Claret Star Cap
5 108x5 KHANT BEE
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, P C Murrell, A Taylor, I Taylor & D E Williams
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sandwina carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Hamilton Bm58 on September 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Following Sea with 62kg at $4. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
6
DECLAN BATES
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
6 x3941 ARTPARK
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
P A Preusker & P I McFarlane
Racing well. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at Swan Hill Bm58 April 4 over 1300m defeating Wareo Road carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 1306m, 0.5 len behind Maximum Power carrying 57.5kg at $18. Draws well and another big run is in store.
1
D YENDALL
Red, Royal Blue And White Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
7 326x7 MISS BARILOCHE
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Driscoll)
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sandwina with 57kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Echuca Bm58 on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Queen Of Deels carrying 58.5kg at $5. Minor hope.
3
JACK HILL
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
8 25741 SUGAR AND SWEET
RACHEL SAMSONENKO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A L Coyne & D A Chamberlain
Most recently 4th of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1450m, 1.5 len behind Jimbrook carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 16 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind MacOcha with 59.5kg at $8. Competitive of late but looks safely held this time.
7
NEIL FARLEY
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White And Cerise Seams Sleeves And Cap, Cerise Pom Pom
9 0x755 SCOPRI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), N M Marinelli, Mrs S K Marinelli, J W Scott, C B Dick, M Maher, G D Michaelides, J Nolan, C Thomson, C Blair, T J O'dea & S Devaney
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Bendigo F&M Bm58 on March 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Baby Hazel carrying 57kg at $6. Last start 5th of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 1543m, 3 len behind Bower Boy carrying 54kg at $14. Needs to go to another level to match these.
8
Orange, Emerald Green Checked Quarters, Diagonally Halved Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 4x622 TIMEONLEES
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J R Poole, Mrs V E Poole, K J Taylor, Mrs J F Taylor, P J Goodfellow, Ms D E C Simpson, C G Walker, Mrs N M Walker, G P Woolley, Mrs J M Woolley & Ms C Sellar
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 13 at Terang Bm58 on February 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Dark Harmony with 58kg at $18. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Lucky Compass with 57.5kg at $2.50. Not far away last time. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
6
WILL PRICE
Purple, White Horse Shoe And Head Motif, Three Motifs On Sleeves