Kerang   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

THE GANNAWARRA BM64 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Looks a keen contest with Snappy Tycoon and Rutilant pressing for the lead with Melidesh and Whitson close at hand. MELIDESH (3) just missed heavily bet at Geelong, and the money came again at Ballarat on the synthetic, and he delivered a 58. He can use the inside gate and can win again for a top stable. WHITSON (9) disappointed as favourite at Kilmore, but his Maiden win at Terang prior stacks right up. Draws better and is worth another chance. WRITTEN ROYALTY (7) missed a lip at Sale and has switched yards on a 7-day return. He's going well enough to feature. SNAPPY TYCOON (1) has been around the mark since the all-the-way win at Ararat. Maps well and can make the finish. LESCOT (2) resumes and has a 2kg claim and an inside barrier. Has prepared well and is a betting watch. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Melidesh.
1 22167 SNAPPY TYCOON
DANIELLE CHAPMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D Chapman, S Chapman, T Chapman, C Chapman, R A Shaw & Mrs P M Shaw
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Kyneton Bm64 on April 10 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Madame Maserati with 60.5kg at $3.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 18 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Soft Love with 60.5kg at $5.50. Likely to feature.
4
NEIL FARLEY
White, Red Yoke, Black Sleeves And Red Cap
2 2351x LESCOT
JARROD ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P G Williams & Ms A M Southern
First-up. Finished off last preparation won by neck Manangatang Bm58 October 12 over 1175m defeating Palentine's Day carrying 57kg at $2.30. First up last campaign second of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 June 27 over 1000m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Major Share carrying 58.5kg at $51. Betting watch.
3
SARAH FIELD
Purple And Green Quarters, Purple And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 38431 MELIDESH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Willis, J P Willis, Mrs C L Fitzsimmons, Miss S L Fitzsimmons & M B Christian
Useful type. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 April 6 over 1200m defeating Zephyr Wings with 60kg at $1.70. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Sheeza Toronado carrying 60kg at $1.55. Can go on.
1
LACHLAN KING
Baby Pink And Deep Navy Halves, Deep Navy Cap, Baby Pink Pom Pom
4 120x1 IMPENDING SHADOW
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
R C Mackenzie, Mrs D Mackenzie, S J Mackenzie & S Mackenzie
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 December 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Delta Sky with 53kg at $12. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Seymour Bm64 September 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Zaszou with 58.5kg at $8. Expecting a good run fresh.
6
Pink, Orange And Yellow Striped Sleeves
5 461x9 BRAZEN SHADOW
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R C Mackenzie
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 9 at Echuca Bm70 on March 9 over 1000m, 8 len behind Big Me carrying 54kg at $26. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on August 3 2023 over 975m, 4 len behind Imapagethree Girl carrying 59.5kg at $26. Looks to have a big job ahead.
7
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Pink, Yellow And Orange Striped Sleeves
6 4415x RUTILANT
DONALD HIRD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R Spence-Hird, B Hird, D F Hird, Mrs S J Hird, Miss C S Hird, Miss S Hird, Miss R Mylon, Miss C Jarman & D Stanton
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Echuca Bm58 November 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Amaretto Sour with 61kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Echuca 0 - 58 September 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Chelsea Toff with 60kg at $5. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
8
MADISON LLOYD
Black, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves, Black Cap, Gold Pom Pom
7 57362 WRITTEN ROYALTY
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P A McMahon & Mrs A C McMahon
Last start 2nd of 9 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1208m, long-neck behind Highland Harley with 60.5kg at $9. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Pakenham Bm58 on March 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Kalimna Views with 61kg at $11. Must be respected.
6
NATHAN PUNCH
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
8 0x76x RASPUTINA
KEVIN ADCOCK
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
D Fagan
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Mildura Bm64 November 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mr Ferrari carrying 55kg at $6. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Swan Hill Bm64 October 29 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Chosen Venture with 57.5kg at $51. This looks a stern test.
2
J KEATING
White, Royal Blue Checks, Orange Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Checked Cap
9 44518 WHITSON
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco), I McKinnon, M Goddard, Ms A J Dalton, Dr T J Simpson, Mrs M Norton, Miss R Cunningham, Mrs D Norton, B Norton, Mrs A Meyer, Miss B K Mullen, Miss T J Medved, Mrs G L Nelson, Mrs J Dimitra, J W Wells & J Barbetti
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sparkling Blue carrying 59.5kg at $3. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Terang Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1206m defeating Reisner carrying 59kg at $2.50. Follow him up in this suitable contest.
5
ALANA KELLY
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom