Warrnambool   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Cally Hotel Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)  

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. BLACKLIST (1) resumes for the Laming yard who can prepare one for this carnival. He got over further last time in but has ability, watch the betting. FORTYFOUR MAGNUM (15) resumes for the Lindsay Smith yard who have to be respected. She's a lightly raced filly, market will be key. BUTTERCUP (13) is a big watch on debut for the Dabernig yard off some good jump out form. Must respect the local stable and good early support. NICABUK (3) was good last start at Pakenham and should take some catching. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Blacklist.
1 3225x BLACKLIST
RICHARD LAMING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Nz Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd (Mgr: R M Warwick)
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1717m, 6 len behind Emphasize with 59.5kg at $2.25. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cge Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Embassy with 59kg at $12. Looks all set for a bright return.
12
B SHINN
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes And Cap
2 226x2 MOAKSUN
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (A A El-Fahkri), P T Doyle, G C Matterson, D A Kennedy, Parky Boys Go Racing (M S Cox), Kratzie Racing Fab 4 (D W Kratzmann) & Kratzie Racing No 45 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann)
Second up today. First up ran 2nd at Ballarat over 1100m behind Grand Intention, beaten 2.75 len. Fitter and has claims.
11
MITCHELL AITKEN
Blue, Black Stripes And Cap
3 x2453 NICABUK
RICHARD LAMING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms N R Joyce, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), R Arnel & S M Ward
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Pakenham 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 59.5kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1454m, 5 len behind Galpin carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Should be at peak fitness now and is a definite top three chance.
7
B MELHAM
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
4 BIG SEXY
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M R Adriaans, Mrs L Adriaans, Miss G De Vincenzo, C Kennedy, Mrs D Ziros, L Ziros, K Bodganovski, P Wall, A Brimacombe, D Reeves, D Patterson, J Lynch, Rednugchub (Mgr: M J Edwards), S M Nestor, P Nestor, D J Edwards, D Nestor, Miss K Adriaans & R Adriaans
Gelding by Swear on debut. Runner-up in an Ararat jump-out on April 1. Makes debut on home course and aided by a nice alley so keep a close eye on any market push.
2
HARRY GRACE
White, Lime Green Fleur De Lys, Black And Lime Green Diabolo Sleeves And Quartered Cap
5 33324 CONTROLLED ZONE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 13 at Ballarat, 4.5 len behind Grand Intention April 27 over 1100m. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1100m, neck behind Linkvue with 59kg at $3.60. On the quick turnaround, go close.
4
BEN ALLEN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
6 DARKBONEE
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Galadi (Mgr: J E Richards)
Gelding by Palentino facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Ararat on April 1. Makes debut on home track so pay to watch for a market push.
10
L CURRIE
Green And Yellow Checks, Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
7 FOX STRIKE
JOANNE MUGAVIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Watt
Gelding by Foxwedge making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Terang trial over 800m on April 14. Trained here and beautifully drawn but won't find this an easy assignment.
1
JACK HILL
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap
8 5x TOBEYEUS
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A Craddock, D Chivers, A P Chivers, Mrs J Houlihan, M Kearney, M Phillips, D G Clarke & P Elford
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when got back early 5th of 9 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Icy Pole carrying 58kg at $17. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 8x BON TO DANCE
PAUL MCKENNA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
P McKenna & Mrs K S McKenna
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 9 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Marceau carrying 58kg at $61. Likely to need the outing.
9
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Pink, Green Shamrock, Blue Sleeves, White Cap
10 LIBBY ANN
WAYNE WALTERS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J Morell
Four-year-old mare (Tarzino - Olivia Ann) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 800m barrier trial on April 14 at Terang. Prefer to see under race conditions.
14
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
11 7 OCHRE DREAMS
JOANNE MUGAVIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J B Howard & Mrs C Howard
Jumped at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, 7 len behind Lavandula carrying 57.5kg at $101. Doubt she will trouble these.
5
MELISSA JULIUS
Red And Black Quarters, Brown Sleeves And Cap
12 9600x TWILIGHT GLOW
SHAYNE FISHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Milward, Mrs C Bawden, Mrs L Duvergier, S Fisher,S McKew,D Melbourne, R Milward, N Sheehan,B Thomas, Mrs K Thomas & R Thomas
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw December 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Swanny Dee with 57.5kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1005m, 23 len behind Tochka with 57.5kg at $151. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.
4
TAYLA CHILDS
Grey, Red Braces, Armbands And Cap
13 BUTTERCUP
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs K A Matthews, Mrs S L Moshopoulos, Miss F Tas, Mrs K M Miles, Ms J E Murphy, Mrs N Arthur, Mrs M Caldow, Mrs C Colee, Mrs S G Mills, Mrs V A Ludeman & Mrs S Sangster
Filly by Territories making her first appearance. Won a Warracknabeal trial over 1000m on April 22. Trained on the course and should be primed for a big debut.
8
J ALLEN
Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Green Spots
14 EPONA SHOWGIRL
JANE BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss J Baker, P T Hepburn, R W Morrison, A F Pedley, J Young, Ms D Young, Ms L Erskine, D A Barker, S Byrnes, C Hawkins, Preston 1860 Racing (Mgr: B H Duggin), Ms J L Francis, D L Hose, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings) & M J White
First starter by Strasbourg out of Epona Gold. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
3
T P MADDEN
Light Blue, Claret Star
15 0x2x FORTYFOUR MAGNUM
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
L Smith, C M Wells, Ms J Patoir, J A Farac, A Farac, Mrs R E Smith, Ms F T Daly, Miss I J Anderson, Mrs L M Blackmore, Ms D Conquit, Mrs C Higgs, Ms K Britton, Mrs J M O'Connor, Mrs P J Matthews, M R Stewart, Mrs J M Leahy, Mrs R P Sutherland, Mrs T Rooney & Mrs A J Mccorkell
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Terang Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Sakowin carrying 55kg at $14. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Hobart 2yo Mdn on July 7 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Geegees Legacy with 55kg at $5. Won a jump-out at Geelong on April 2. Respect.
6
FRED W KERSLEY
Light Blue And Green Halves With Red Spoke Wheel