Casterton   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

Tasco 0-58 Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 10)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.64)  

Looks a keen contest with Kasami and Midivani pressing for the lead with Belmasai and Lulo Rose close at hand. LAURA'S GOLD (5) has been within range at Pakenham in both starts this preparation and is suited. Fitter again, and she has more to offer. The one to beat. BELMASAI (1) spiked his figures narrowly beaten in a strong form race at Echuca. He'd be in the finish holding that form. LULO ROSE (7) has had two starts back and hasn't been beaten far. Has a handy 2kg claim and is in the mix. MR TICKLES (2) drops back in grade and is expected to show good improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Laura's Gold.
1 67862 BELMASAI
ERIN MAHER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
D J Craddock, Miss K J Cowan, M Storer, Mrs S G Heislers, L Grusling, R Grusling & J S Craddock
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Echuca 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Bon Shadow with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on May 8 over 1103m, 6 len behind World's My Oyster carrying 61kg at $16. Working up to a win. Has claims.
6
WILL PRICE
Black, Red Braces And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
2 4x386 MR TICKLES
MITCHELL LEEK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Giardina
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Pakenham Bm64 on May 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Egerton with 56.5kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 8 at Mornington Bm70 on April 19 over 1000m, 10 len behind Chinqui carrying 54kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
R J HURDLE
Bottle Green, Deep Red Halves, White Vees Sleeves, Deep Red Disc Cap, White Pom Pom
3 72031 BANGHOLME
ADRIAN MCGREGOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A R McGregor
Racing well. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Mt Gambier 0-56 May 25 over 900m on a soft track defeating The Mariner carrying 58kg at $2.10. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on May 9 over 1214m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Nankeen with 60kg at $10. Confidence back and a leading player..
6
JACK HILL
Bottle Green, White Hoops, Deep Red Sleeves, Deep Red And White Quartered Cap
4 5274x LORD PORCHESTER
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms B L Gilcrist, W Morrissey, J Morrissey, Mrs J Morrissey, M D Walsh, Miss T M Direen, K Walters & I P Holloway
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 December 7 over 1590m, 2 len behind Firm As A Rock carrying 59kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 April 3 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind I Miss Margie carrying 57.5kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Turquoise Stripe And Sleeves, Star Cap
5 96x26 LAURA'S GOLD
MITCHELL LEEK
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Robb, Rowe, Brown, Green, Fair-weather, Murphy, Battle, Ortland, S Moss, P Moss, Smith, M Miller, S Nicholson, R Oakley
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Cora Lynn carrying 54.5kg at $31. Last start 6th of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 on May 22 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Back To The Future carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Rates highly. Live chance.
4
EMILY POZMAN
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
6 x16x7 LIMB RUNNER
PAUL KOUMIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Snippets Racing Magic (Mgr:A S Augustine),Balius Farm (Mgr:Dr T Dieu), P J Armstrong, Hurstbridge Haven Racing (Mgr Mrs T Davile),R P Begovic, Here Comes The Run (Mgr:Mrs E Zahra),M Brown,D J Tour,P A Hertan, Mrs T Anderson, R Anderson, M A Brick, Wesemaha (Mgr:G J Welsh),S J Hobbs & C Bain
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on May 23 over 1000m, 9 len behind Along The River carrying 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Stony Creek Bm58 on December 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kate's Tiara with 59kg at $11. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
5
ALANA KELLY
Cerise And Grey Checks, Grey Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Checked Pom Pom
7 x0x56 LULO ROSE
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
T L Simmons, D J Simmons, J C Scharf, G T Scharf, J D Manzelmann & B I Manzelmann
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Boltonova carrying 56kg at $12. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Final Atom with 56kg at $31. Deserves consideration.
7
SARAH FIELD
Dark Blue, Light Blue Yoke And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 x0x38 SIBEL
RICK HARRISON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R W H Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss J M Malloy) & N A Salmon
Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on May 8 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind World's My Oyster with 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Mornington Bm58 on May 26 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Sun Setting with 55kg at $8.50. On her best form has a chance.
10
TAYLA CHILDS
Silver, Black Star, Sleeves And Pom Pom
9 0x761 ALPINOVA
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
6YO  BLACK  MARE 55.0KG
B Verwey-Mitchell & T Verwey-Mitchell
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at Mt Gambier 0-54 May 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Redwinelover with 55.5kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 13 at Echuca 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Bon Shadow carrying 54kg at $31. Coming back in trip but should be thereeabouts.
3
HARRY GRACE
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
10 8980x I'M A CATCH
RENEE POLA
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss R A Pola, Mrs V F Pola, B A Pola, Miss A B Pola, M M H Howes, D Stirling, Sth Melbourne U19's (Mgr: Mrs V F Pola) & B Colson
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Wangaratta Bm52 December 7 over 1100m, 18 len behind Turnaquid carrying 59.5kg at $15. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Hamilton Bm58 November 8 over 1100m, 5 len behind Hampton Palace carrying 59kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
9
MELISSA JULIUS
Royal Blue, Orange Five Stars, Sleeves And Cap With Royal Blue Star
11 5773x KASAMI
REBECCA WINNELL
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R Winnell & H Muir
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 September 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Preliminaires carrying 57kg at $8.50. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Bendigo F&M Bm58 July 11 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Rockabilly Rebel with 61kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this run.
8
STAN TSAIKOS
Lilac, White Sash and Armbands, Quartered Cap
12 13968 MIDIVANI
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms T Verwey-Mitchell & Miss B T Verwey-Mitchell
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on May 25 over 900m, slow going 9 len behind Bangholme carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Echuca Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Riverina Lightning with 51.5kg at $14. Looks tested again.
2
SAM KENNEDY
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams