Donald 03 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Donald Motor Lodge BM52 Handicap 1620m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.73) |
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Sir William Bruce to set a strong early tempo joined by Pin Drop pushing on from an outside draw. SPIRIT ANGEL (5) has been a model of consistency of late and has been going around in races that appear to have had a little more depth than this. SMART ELISSIM (7) has been well-held at his past couple, but was good the three starts prior and will appreciate the quality of this race. SIR WILLIAM BRUCE (10) has been building up to a win, albeit in lower-class races in the Riverina. HIBERNIA QUEEN (14) is drawn to run an improved race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spirit Angel to win.
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| 1 | 7000x |
BUOYANT
CARLY COOK 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG G C Saliba & Ms C Cook First-up. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw August 25 over 3400m. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm62 April 24 2024 over 2058m, soft track; 10 len behind Dr Dee Dee with 59kg at $6.50. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
12 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 2 | 3489x |
SPANISH SNITZEL
MARK GREIG 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm64 January 31 over 2040m, 15 len behind Princess Nefertiti with 55kg at $81. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 64 September 8 over 1300m, 4 len behind War Drama carrying 55.5kg at $41. May need the hitout. |
14 MS K WALTERS |
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| 3 | 9700x |
BLAAZAY
SHANE MCCUSKER 9YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs P L Howes Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 February 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Missile Maiden with 56.5kg at $151. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 December 2 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Getty with 57.5kg at $19. Prefer to see how he returns. |
15 A MC CABE |
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| 4 | 30056 |
LEICA TROOPER
P M EVANS 6YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG P G Evans & P D Evans Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Seymour Cl1 on April 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Whirlwind carrying 55.5kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 11 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1406m, slow going 4 len behind Torn with 57kg at $61. Won't be bothering these. |
6 C J PARISH |
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| 5 | 63223 |
SPIRIT ANGEL
BRIAN MCGRATH 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mayford Park (Mgr: B P Maya), Mrs M M McGrath, Mrs S Turner, Mayford Park 4 (Mgr: B P Maya), Mrs D A Knol, G Knol, Ms B J Chalmer, J Mourant, J Maya, Miss L Maya, L W Griffiths, D Baldi, S A Flanigan, Get The Goose (Mgr: R Devereux) & S D Kearney Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Hrungnir with 55.5kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1700m, nose behind Star Ruler carrying 55kg at $13. Major player. |
14 LINDA MEECH |
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| 6 | 36376 |
AND SHE WAS
STEFAN JOKIC 7YO BLACK MARE 58.0KG S Jokic At the latest run 6th of 8 at Kilmore Bm58 on April 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Pat's Bro carrying 53.5kg at $20. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 1606m, 9 len behind Marina Di Campo carrying 56.5kg at $21. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
10 MS C JOKIC |
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| 7 | 32497 |
SMART ELISSIM
AUSTY COFFEY 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss C M Date, B J Date & Mrs R J Date Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 13 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hydrogen Power carrying 55.5kg at $11. The run before that second last of 10 at Ararat Bm58 on March 4 over 1100m, 11 len behind Snappy Tycoon with 56.5kg at $31. Has ability and looks one of the major players. |
7 SARAH FIELD |
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| 8 | 1690x |
FEUDAL EMPIRE
JOHN KEANE 6YO BLACK GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M C Keane Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy December 7 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Spirit Maker carrying 68.5kg at $7. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Avoca Bm52 October 19 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Aurolaa with 60kg at $15. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
1 SAGE DURIC |
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| 9 | 65769 |
ST PATS DAY
BOB CHALLIS 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R Portaro Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Wodonga 0-62 on April 22 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Gobbo's Mate carrying 52kg at $61. The run before that got back early 6th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 3 len behind Climate Change carrying 55kg at $31. Looking to others. |
11 P GATT |
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| 10 | x7332 |
SIR WILLIAM BRUCE
JOHN D PEARSON 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J D Pearson Racing well. Last start 2nd of 8 at Tocumwal Bm50 on April 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Boy From Tennessee carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Carrathool Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Trustthesheriff with 54.5kg at $5.50. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought. |
4 SAM KENNEDY |
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| 11 | 854x0 |
HERWORTH
AARON PURCELL 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Aureate carrying 54.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Jimbrook carrying 57.5kg at $61. Should appreciate the step up in trip for this but others still preferred. |
5 T P MADDEN |
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| 12 | 56176 |
PIN DROP
NATHAN HOBSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG N J Hobson, A P Hobson, R T Hobson & Mrs R E Hobson At the latest run 6th of 9 at Deniliquin Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Elle McFearsome carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that second last of 8 at Carrathool Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Trustthesheriff with 56kg at $9. Hard to have on present form. |
13 MADISON LLOYD |
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| 13 | 14552 |
CARLITO BRIGANTE
JASON EVANS 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J Evans, Miss R Goddard, A S Bongiorno, R Starvaggi & J A Bongiorno Most recently 2nd of 10 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 on April 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Downtown Man carrying 66kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at Healesville Pic-Trpy2 on March 22 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Downtown Man with 66kg at $6. Looks tested in this line-up. |
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| 14 | 17850 |
HIBERNIA QUEEN
COLIN MCGILLIVRAY 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG C A McGillivray, Mrs C L McGillivray and Mrs K M McIntosh At the latest run ran last of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind The Yachtsman with 55kg at $11. Before that 5th of 14 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Hrungnir carrying 54kg at $61. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. |
3 HARRY GRACE |
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| 15 | 48x1 |
ANCHO
GERALD EGAN 3YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG Ms J D Fowler Second run back. First-up after six months won by a long-neck at Tocumwal Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1300m in soft going defeating Jingu Express with 56.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1206m, 6 len behind Spirit Of Jo with 58kg at $21. Back in great order and is worth including. |
9 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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| 16 | x0468 |
ARTRESE
NELL CARTER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Miss J L Carter, Mr D Caulfield, Mr A Saunders, Mrs D L Carter, Mr C G Russell, Mr R P McDonald, Mr J Perkins, Mr A Gilsenan, Mr X O'Brien, Mr D Radford, Mr J Wilkinson, Mr S E Merryfull, Mr R Thomas, Miss T Markham, Miss Z J McGregor At the latest run 8th of 10 at Penola 0-56 on April 20 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Collated with 60kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dartboard carrying 59.5kg at $31. Should be at his top now and looks one of the chances. |
8 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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| 17 | 4158x |
MAGGIE'S SON
MICHAEL HUGLIN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG E A Huglin & Mrs W M Huglin Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Murtoa 0 - 58 October 5 over 2050m, 9 len behind Wise Legend with 58kg at $19. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw July 4 over 1415m, soft track; 11 len behind Renovation Show carrying 57.5kg at $81. Might be better off following this run. |
2 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 18 | 11867 |
SUNNY TIMES
REECE GOODWIN 5YO B/BR GELDING 64.0KG R J Goodwin & L G Farrell At the latest run 6th of 9 at Sale Bm58 on April 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Thats Archies Girl with 59.5kg at $21. Before that 8th of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on February 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Madison Kate with 58.5kg at $14. Certainly worth another chance. |
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