Geelong   23 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Bomboras Maiden Plate 2460m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 8m 1700m - 800m, Out 10m Remainder.  

Good early pressure with Zinovation or Far From A Cry likely to take up the running. Terrific distance maiden with seven last-start placegetters who are all bursting to get off the mark. KAZUNGULA (4) was beaten a nose two back then placed again latest. The figure from two back is the best of this field and if he runs to that he will go close. ZINOVATION (7) has placed two of three career runs and turned in an eye-catching run latest when over ground for the first time. Expected to measure up. COSMIC (9) was a well-held third two back then hit the line hard over 2580m in a richer maiden at Cranbourne to place. Hard to fault on that run. KAVAL (3) was a close-up fourth here two back then on speed in the latest at odds for third. Longer journey here and will take catching. GOTCHA MOMENT (2) was narrowly beaten in a similar race here last time and another close to breaking through. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow in on Kazungula.
1 9073 CAVORTING
GREG EURELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), M P Holman, S W Walker, Mrs E Walker, L A Hawkins, J Valori, Miss M H Parrott, S K McNamara, S J Steegstra, Ms J Conroy, S A Joyce, District Racing, King Of Gods, Oakmont Racing, A Mezzalira, M D Boscarini, A L Wyatt, M D Chiminello, W Game & P G Marshall
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 2040m, 5 len behind Neptunite carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1717m, 5 len behind Northwood Vamoose carrying 59kg at $6. Drawn for a good run and looks a place chance again.
2
LIAM RIORDAN
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Red And White Hooped Cap
2 96533 GOTCHA MOMENT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Racing well. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 2240m, 0.6 len behind Adjudicate carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 2050m, 4 len behind The Right Page with 59kg at $18. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.
12
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 58543 KAVAL
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, J Rohan, Miss K Rohan, J Rohan, Ms K Kissun, J F Brady, Mrs C L Kavanagh, Oligeorge (Mgr: Mrs C L Kavanagh) & P Briffa
Racing well. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 2000m, 4 len behind Here Comes Ruby carrying 59.5kg at $21. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 2200m, 2 len behind Cecchetti with 59.5kg at $41. On speed runner who will give a sight again.
10
J BOWDITCH
Black, White Band And Sleeves, Black Cap
4 0x23 KAZUNGULA
JARROD ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wyadup Valley Farm (Mgr: T J Delroy)
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 2200m, nose behind Cecchetti carrying 59.5kg at $15. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 2580m, 4 len behind Murgasty carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Overdue and this looks a great chance to break through.
5
R MCLEOD
Pale Blue, Green Hoops And Cap
5 83 LUCKY CHANCE
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), P Papageorgiou & G N Papageorgiou
Having third race start. 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. Last start 3rd of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Belladramatic with 59.5kg at $7.50. Has big upside and not to be underestimated.
8
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
6 06x0 OVER AND DUN WITH
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, W M Ayres, Ms M A Eason, L O'toole, D M Beavis, G E Schaeche, R A McKimm, Red Baron (Mgr: D J Mitchell), Ms Y Evagelistis, P Hinds, C Sandells, J A Cosgriff & D Cosgriff
Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1620m, 11 len behind Eau De Cologne with 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1800m, 15 len behind Tothemoonandback carrying 56kg at $101. Can't enthuse.
7
EOIN WALSH
Gold, Black Stripes And Sleeves, Gold Stars And Star Cap
7 342 ZINOVATION
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
United Syndications Across The Ditch (Mgr: P C Creighton)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 2240m, 0.5 len behind Adjudicate with 59.5kg at $4.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1850m, 4.5 len behind Luckett carrying 59kg at $8.50. Bursting to win and expected to go close.
3
D YENDALL
Hot Pink, Purple Braces, White Sleeves, Purple Armbands And Cap
8 605 CHARISAMOUR
PAUL KOUMIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M N Kelly, P Koumis, H W Clissold, I McDonald, Miss J Smith, Mrs C Negrin & G J Windsor
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1607m, 6 len behind Kansherun with 57.5kg at $101. Before that second last of 11 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Steadfast with 56kg at $31. Not doing enough.
11
FRED W KERSLEY
Orange, Hot Pink Heart, Lime And Hot Pink Seams Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
9 x7632 COSMIC
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), M C Power & P Dawes
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 2580m, 1.5 len behind Murgasty carrying 55.5kg at $15. Before that 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 2025m, 10 len behind Global Eclipse carrying 57.5kg at $7. Nice effort last time. Building to a win and off the inside should be in the finish again.
1
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
10 6x08 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
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1850m, 8 len behind Luckett with 57kg at $61. Last start struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind Belladramatic carrying 57.5kg at $31. Extra trip a plus but others rate much better.
9
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 74730 HIGHLAND MAGIC
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W B Brisbourne, A G Shannon, C N Windley, D Shannon, C C Davies, J R Chantrell, Mrs D G Parnell, W A Parnell, W A Bonnici, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist)
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 2240m, 8 len behind Adjudicate carrying 57.5kg at $81. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tapered with 57.5kg at $31. Blinkers on but looking elsewhere.
6
P GATT
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
12 69557 WYNDINTHEWILLOWS
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J M Campin
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 2240m, 6 len behind Adjudicate carrying 57.5kg at $18. The run before that 5th of 12 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Carashan Chloe carrying 55kg at $4.80. Happy to avoid.
4
MITCHELL AITKEN
Emerald Green, Gold V, Red Sleeves, Emerald Green And Gold Quartered Cap