Wangaratta   02 May 2025
 
GOING: G

RJ Sanderson & Associates Maiden Plate 2000m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.28)  

Not expecting them to go too hard. Lots of these with upside. UNITED LEGEND (7) is one of those having made his debut over a mile with a four-length sixth. Was well in the market. Better for the experience and the extra trip looks ideal. THESE BOOTS (6) has been thereabouts over the mile and should appreciate the longer journey. Improver worth including. BELLADRAMATIC (8) is way better than recent form. Given two hit-outs at the jump-outs and aided by the claim. Can improve sharply. SHADES OF SHERIFF (4) is a 25-start maiden but best figures can stack up here and with the big claim is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on United Legend.
1 23 DIGGERS AIM
TREVOR ROGERS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), T Rogers, D M Coombes, D J Garland & A I McRaye
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind I Only Wish with 59kg at $31. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1717m, 2.25 len behind Northwood Vamoose carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Nearing a win and is sure to prove tough to beat.
2
R MCLEOD
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red And White Hooped Sleeves And Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak
2 6 DUC ET PAIR
NATHAN NEWTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
T D M Havers
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wats Normal carrying 56.5kg at $151. Out of his depth again.
1
ALANA KELLY
Red, White Sleeves
3 8 LUCKY CHANCE
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), P Papageorgiou & G N Papageorgiou
At debut, ran last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind I Only Wish carrying 59kg at $6. Much better for that experience and can open his account.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
4 33455 SHADES OF SHERIFF
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & A P Hobson
Last start 5th of 14 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 2221m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Okesutora carrying 52kg at $51. The start before that 5th of 8 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 2200m, 7 len behind Monaco Award carrying 59.5kg at $7. Thereabouts and with the big claim can fight out the finish.
5
ALICE KENNEDY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
5 6 SO VOGUE
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D S Neate, Mrs K L Neate & P G Galvin
Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ahab carrying 59kg at $41. Can improve sharply but needs to.
6
LACHLAN KING
White, Emerald Green Hoops And Sleeves, Black Cap
6 455 THESE BOOTS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Gold Relay with 59kg at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1514m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Suances carrying 59kg at $21. Aided by the extra ground and should be right in the finish.
3
C J PARISH
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 6 UNITED LEGEND
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
At debut, 6th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Gold Relay carrying 59kg at $5.50. Solid debut and has big upside.
8
ZAC SPAIN
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Red And White Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
8 57x60 BELLADRAMATIC
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Orrdale Park Racing
Third-up today. Freshened for 48 days. First-up 6th of 8 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1474m, 4 len behind Mrs Secombe with 57kg at $7.50. Last start second last of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1700m, 12 len behind Cha Cha Changes carrying 55kg at $7.50. Claim helps and looks a great chance to atone.
4
DANICA MUNRO
Green, Purple Star On Cap
9 6x0 FAR FROM A CRY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
O T I Racing, C M B Racing No.3, R Menchise, S M W Charles, Montrose Inc Syndicate, A D Fong, D P Sinn, A S Clark, G J D M Racing, Beartown No. 20, J H Racing, Mrs A F J Alexander, B M Howson, J Kadlecik, S Seventis, R S Venero & R I Cullen
Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Colour Our World carrying 56kg at $9.50. Went for a spell before returning second last of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1850m, 8 len behind Luckett with 57kg at $61. That form suggests she needs a bit more time.
7
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 057x4 I AM SMILING
MATT CUMANI
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss A O'Connell
Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ahab carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1744m, slow going 11 len behind Tietar carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Fitter for a solid return and can improve sharply.
11
EOIN WALSH
Brown, Cream Sleeves, Navy Cap
11 3003x LARABELLE
TORI MADIGAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S Madigan
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw September 30 over 2431m, soft track; 4 len behind Mr Zed with 55.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Seymour F&M Mdn-Sw July 2 over 1600m, soft track; 13 len behind Sea Of Lights with 58kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this outing.
10
WILL PRICE
Light Blue, Bronze Seams, Striped Sleeves
12 056 ROLL WITH IT
TOBY LAKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Roll The Dice Women (Mgr: Ms D M Suss)
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Donegal Soul carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that 5th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1860m, 12 len behind Darn Hot Miss with 57kg at $61. Not keen on her chances.
9
R J HURDLE
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams