Ararat 10 May 2025
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Ararat Concrete 0-58 Handicap 1100m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.27) |
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Off the inside draw Ichiberu should bounce straight to the lead and set a solid tempo. INFINITE MATRIX (3) did little at his first two runs back from a spell but was not far away at only two runs since when he found only one better. Drawn well and can take up a forward position, which is often a winning formula here. ICHIBERU (9) took 12 starts to break the maiden, but did that in style last time out and the inside alley gives her the chance to win again. SWEET CITY DANCER (13) found the right race to get the maiden out of the way last start, but looks more progressive than most of the rivals here. SHE IS ALL MAGIC (12) needs to improve on latter runs last prep, but is a recent jumpout winner and has won half of her four first-up runs with another second placing to boot. ROO DASH ONE (8) is another who lost form late last prep but is a fresh winner. SUGGESTED PLAY: Infinite Matrix to win.
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| 1 | 247x0 |
A GOOD YARN
MERVYN MCKENZIE 11YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG S C Mckenzie, Mrs K L Mckenzie, B A Allison, Mrs N J Allison, B J Dillon, Ms I Watts, C Day & Spinning Tarn (Mgr: J Toogood) Second run back. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 15 at Warrnambool Bm64 on April 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Miss Tallchief carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 on October 23 2023 over 1100m, 5 len behind Longtimedreaming with 61kg at $21. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
16 T P MADDEN |
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| 2 | 180x7 |
DON'TCALLMECHAMP
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG H Fyffe, L Mullaly, B Ware, J Davey, M Fitzpatrick, K Cini, D Mullaly, X Thompson, S Wilkins, P Mercuri, D Cobden & R Gore Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1112m, 7 len behind Miss Swift carrying 57kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on December 4 over 1100m, 9 len behind Shadhavar with 56kg at $81. Not going well enough. |
8 T P MADDEN |
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| 3 | x7622 |
INFINITE MATRIX
WILLIAM MORRISSEY 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms B L Gilcrist, W Morrissey, J Morrissey, Mrs J Morrissey, T A Conway, J W Bunting, B Kearney, S T Owen, Mrs L S Valentine, J Biffin, E Kearney, A Dunne, B Keatley, Ms N Kehoe, M J Reinheimer, Miss T M Direen, K Walters, L E J Rowan & H A Armstrong Going well. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Zemgrinda carrying 60kg at $3.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Fugacity with 60kg at $8. Knocking on the door and drawn to get the chance to break through. |
3 WILL GORDON |
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| 4 | 11864 |
MY BOY NICK
JAN WICKS 8YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs J R Wicks, P R Wicks, A G Willis & N Willis At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Boltonova with 60kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 8 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on April 17 over 1100m, 7 len behind Gator carrying 61kg at $11. Competitive of late but looks safely held this time. |
5 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 5 | 71493 |
HELLS SON
ANDREW DALE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S K Hines, T C Royal & T J Byrnes Most recently 3rd of 9 at Wodonga Bm58 on April 22 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Star Of Ida with 59.5kg at $6. The run before that faded in the straight second last of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Jimbrook carrying 60kg at $7.50. Tested from a wide gate. |
15 R J HURDLE |
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| 6 | 65010 |
PEACE BABY
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R Griffiths, Mrs S Griffiths, Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce), Mrs K J Pearce, Dr O K Chan, J Matthews, N Matthews, Mrs C Mckelvie, M McKelvie, P McRedmond, P Miall, J Smith, Campstable Racing (Mgr: D Campsell), Echo Beach Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Green) & Uwinwedrink (Mgr: R Dawson) Most recently second last of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Climate Change carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1100m defeating Gamolina carrying 59kg at $5. Useful type and can atone. |
2 J BOWDITCH |
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| 7 | 4448x |
MONT SAINT MICHEL
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG D Templeton, K Renooy, J Hermans, R Harrington, Miss S Miller, P Hart, D Pratt, B Templeton, T Radford, B Saxton, Ms P Carroll, D Davis, G J Sewell, Miss S Templeton, T Jolly, J Renooy, D Renooy, L Carroll & J Kokshoorn First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 September 14 over 1206m, 4 len behind Auckland carrying 59.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Benalla Cg&E Bm58 May 7 2024 over 1206m, a long neck behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Prefer to see how he returns. |
4 HARRY GRACE |
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| 8 | 8090x |
ROO DASH ONE
BRITTANY GOODWIN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B R Goodwin, A Robinson, R Shelton, R Leyonhjelm, Ms R Marshall, M J Jolly, J Jolly, Mrs C Shelton, R Leech & Ms J E Gwynne Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Seymour Bm58 November 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Hybrid Moments carrying 59.5kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 May 21 over 1000m defeating Miss Sunshine carrying 58kg at $21. Draw makes it tough but is a first-up winner. |
14 ZOE WALLER |
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| 9 | 53x41 |
ICHIBERU
JASON WARREN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J Warren, M J Saadie, D W Spicer, T Herbert, Mrs S M Halchenko, Ms C D Drinkwater, J De Ryk, G J O'Brien, DBM Equine (Mgr: M D O'callaghan), R G Teasdale, P Lakiss, Ms G Plunkett, P W Lilly, Mrs K A Nunan, J Nunan & T Nunan Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jakivy with 57.5kg at $7.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1000m defeating Dougie's Dream with 57.5kg at $2.60. Racing well. Rates highly now she's got a taste for victory. |
1 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 10 | 8x47x |
KIKUSUI
CHRIS CALTHORPE 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG R J Slade, Supreme Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A B Grayling), A J Graham, F Meade, J M Barnett, K J Kenna, C White, Ms P K Glare, M J Gamble, M L Davies, Ms A L Puls, Cold Cave Racing (Mgr: J P Fitzgerald), Packer Boys (Mgr: J Ball) & P McKendrick Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Naracoorte Bm68 November 29 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Big Sue with 54kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Mortlake Bm58 November 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Nullafiord carrying 57kg at $10. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
16 P GATT |
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| 11 | 617x8 |
LIBERTY RAE
CAMERON THOMPSON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs B L Thompson, L R Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J R Wallace, Miss C L Slater & R G Marsden Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl4 on April 21 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Stars In The Night carrying 53.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Launceston Cl3 on November 13 over 1120m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Ms Tasmania with 52kg at $9. Won't strike much fear into the top few today. |
11 JACK HILL |
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| 12 | 8079x |
SHE IS ALL MAGIC
NATHAN MCPHERSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG T L Dales, Wedge Racing (Mgr: Miss M Hickey), G Masterson, J Gillam, Ms A Conti, S Campbell, Shane Haines Racing (Mgr: S M Haines) & N A McPherson Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm58 December 20 over 1500m, 8 len behind Big Kate carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Echuca 0 - 58 October 20 over 1000m defeating Diamatti with 58.5kg at $3.80. Form reads ugly, but two wins and a second from four first-up runs. |
9 LINDA MEECH |
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| 13 | 24421 |
SWEET CITY DANCER
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG T N Blacker, CityMcKBros Racing, Bops Racing, C C Nittoli, C Buckley, L Rix, A D Eales, A F Grant, P Sagar, R J Townsend, S L Wickham, S A Doyle, T Bulman, Mrs L G Parker, Mrs J Djatschenko, P Djatschenko, A Luca, K W Parker & C F Hay Useful filly. Most recently won by 2 len at Kerang Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1100m defeating Pinero with 57kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 8 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1000m, head behind Coco Pop with 57kg at $51. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
10 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 14 | 8466x |
CABLE TOWN
CAMERON TEMPLETON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T Caio, A T F (Mgr: J Panzera), T Paladino, P Deluise, R Deluise, V Baldari, R Raco & J Scire Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Stony Creek Cg&E 0 - 58 January 4 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Diamatti carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 October 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Shamrock Bay with 60.5kg at $41. Might be better off following this run. |
12 P GATT |
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| 15 | 95253 |
BANANA SPLIT
TONY WILLIAMS 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T G Williams & Mrs S M Williams Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 19 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Bokeem with 58kg at $4.40. Before that 5th of 12 at Donald Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zetalyn with 55.5kg at $14. Close to a win. Consistent and not out of it. |
13 J KEATING |
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| 16 | 239x6 |
NUDGE 'EM ALONG
BOB & KANE POST 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs P Post, K Post, S G Presley, J Post, M Garner, C Garner, S Garner & R Jackway Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on March 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Free Beer with 55.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on December 22 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Bulls On Parade carrying 56kg at $6. Others rate better. |
6 MS K WALTERS |
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| 17 | 48225 |
VORIAH
DON DWYER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D Dwyer Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on April 4 over 1209m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Vegas Dream with 53.5kg at $19. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Sapphire Coast Bm50 on March 15 over 1209m, 0.7 len behind Beau Rock carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Should go well in this line up. |
5 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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| 18 | 54395 |
FIRST DIVISION
HELEN BURNS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG M Mittion, S Stojanovski & K Stojanovski, Al Mitton, S Buying, J Burns, L Burns, D Burns, H Burns Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Zemgrinda with 54kg at $21. The race before that second last of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on April 19 over 1000m, 12 len behind Shimshalar carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better. |
7 RYAN HOUSTON |
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