Geelong   20 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Modano Classic Maiden Plate 1512m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting a moderate pace headed by Stormriser and Starnova. YES I KNOW (16) placed over 1400m at Sale on debut and it was a big effort following an awkward start from a wide barrier. He draws the inside gate today and is likely to settle handier. He will be fitter and showed enough to say this is winnable. MARINE EMPRESS (10) debuts for the in-form Begg yard over 1512m and that shouldn't be a concern. Won a recent jumpout and expect her to go well. STORMRISER (14) held on to place at Cranbourne, and she won't have to improve much to feature. She should enjoy the run of the race. BURN BOBBY BURN (1) resumes and has the ability. His lead-ups have been good, and he represents a leading metro barn. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Yes I Know.
1 6x7x BURN BOBBY BURN
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr M Price, Miss S Malthus, Miss S Drechsler, Mr D S Matthews, Mr D F Matthews, David Hasselhoofs, Pony Pals, Mr S J Rutherford, Mr B D Playford, Mr M M Carmont, Mr M L Scoble, Mr C P Godfrey, Mr D Godfrey, Boucher Racing
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign got back early 7th of 12 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sepals with 58kg at $11. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on July 24 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Photograph carrying 58kg at $14. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on May 26. Expecting a positive return.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy And White Halves
2 3 EKANITE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis)
At debut, 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1443m, 1.0 len behind Shimonoseki carrying 59.5kg at $17.
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CRAIG WILLIAMS
Cerise
3 x80x7 GRATIFICATION
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Import Racing (Mgr: D Mourad), BS Francis, D Constantin, M Dwyer, Hourigan (Mgr: P Hourigan), D J Hughes, M McCarten, The Bulls (Mgr: A J Grant), Mrs A Tonsic, Miss K J Watterston, J L Webb, B Entwistle, J S Foldesy, J Grant, Mrs DA Mann & C Migliore
Second run back. First-up after nine months 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Spirited Defence carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Designs Of Eight carrying 59.5kg at $4. Expect he'll find this too tough.
14
J ALLEN
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
4 0066 INARTICULATE
SAAB HASAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Crown Valley Lodge (Mgr: D Stogryn), S Hasan, T Ferraro, G Dargan, Mrs M L Dargan, Gogetters (Mgr: Ms M T Farrell), M J Wall, Mrs A R Wall, T McDonald, Mrs A McDonald, K Karanikolos, Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher), Miss Z Jeary & Mrs P Watson
Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Bring Forth carrying 56.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 7 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1450m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Vaafee carrying 59.5kg at $151. Prefer to see him back in form.
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SARAH FIELD
Black And Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 x7636 MOCKRIDGE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G T Ryan & R L Roulston
Last start 6th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind A Beach In June with 59.5kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Keep Thinking carrying 59.5kg at $19. Consider.
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K JENNINGS
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
6 07 SITAR
RACHEL SAMSONENKO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ryland Thoroughbreds (Mgr: L D Ryland)
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, got back early 11th of 14 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1300m, 14 len behind Bold Strike carrying 59.5kg at $201. Last start 7th of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Pianta with 57.5kg at $101. Not keen.
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P GATT
Royal Blue, Sky Blue Checked Sash, White Stars Sleeves And Cap
7 0 STARNOVA
MATT CUMANI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Wicks, C D Nichols, R J Schmidtke, H Christie, M Barbaro, J Bock, H Mitchell, A J Ladd, R Hemingway, P Michael, D G Evans, J Perrin, V G Tsaccounis, S Smith, D Camoens, M J Lawrence, M Glover & J Nichols
Was well in the market at debut, 10th of 14 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Gen Zed carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Others rate better.
6
EOIN WALSH
Red, White Stars On Sleeves, White Cap, Red Star
8 76534 BLACK CHERRY
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Rising Sun Syndicate Suda Takao, Ms M Minamikawa, Ms K Fujii, E Yamada, M Nakayama, R Sumiyoshi, H Yamada, K Ishizaka, W Soyama, H Omachi, T Kamijo, K Yoshida, R S S Elisheba, P Stanley, Mrs P I Beer, A J Beer, A M Halpin, S Driver, Kratzie Racing Premier & East Point Racing
Last start 4th of 9 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1412m, slow going 6 len behind Vianarra carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Needtobeseen with 57.5kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more.
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NEIL FARLEY
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
9 5x9x0 EFFIETRINKET
LINDSEY SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
Having second run back today. Last start 10th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lunar Arc with 57.5kg at $61. At only start last preparation 9th of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Chipilly carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Fitter but others are better placed.
4
WILL PRICE
Yellow, Brown Sash
10 MARINE EMPRESS
GRAHAME BEGG
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
Filly by Camelot making her first appearance. Won a jump-out at Pakenham Synthetic on June 10. Looks set to feature.
10
JORDAN CHILDS
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
11 89x0 NINETEENTH HOLE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M M Moyle, Ms N Warburton, R Warburton, Ms C Slimmon, W Slimmon, Ms M Harding, A Harding, Ms J Walsh, R Geogan, B Warburton & S Parker
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind A Beach In June carrying 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Budjik Boy carrying 55kg at $101. Not here.
5
R J HURDLE
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
12 2x756 SHE THINKS AHEAD
JOHN MCARDLE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Redgum Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Clayton), Redgum 2023 (Mgr: B J Clayton), Ying & Yang (Mgr: B J Clayton), Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), G1G Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs T L Vogel) & F1 Racing and Breeding (Mgr: G J Diamond)
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1443m, 2 len behind Shimonoseki with 57.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1425m, 3 len behind Marbastion carrying 57.5kg at $12. Looking to others.
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ZAC SPAIN
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
13 8x4 SHOWFAIR
TONY NOONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G A Noonan, J Felton, T J Haslett, L W Bevan, Mrs A Slorach, Just Six Pals (Mgr: Mrs S Paul), R W Blair, T O Harrison, Reliable Racing (Mgr: R E Cooke), A Mitsinikos, Ms M Ventura, D K Black & W R Ricciardi
Second-up. First start 8th of 12 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Standing Ovation with 55.5kg at $17. Went for a break before returning 4th of 9 at Bendigo F&M Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Just Jenni with 58kg at $31. Risking.
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J NOONAN
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
14 4732 STORMRISER
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
E Jusufovic, M Datson, In Too Deep (Mgr: S R Morgan), T M Button, R J Plunkett, G R O'Mara, Mrs W L Stayner, B Campbell, D A Campbell, M Sloman, G J Brown, Mrs J M Tomkins, M J Tomkins & S Nash
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Florina Region carrying 58kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Blacklist with 57.5kg at $20. Expected in the finish.
3
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
15 90x90 BOGIE MISS
MICHAEL SELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L Catoggio, G H Parkinson, V Catoggio, C E Broughton, J J Thornycroft, L Havard, Mrs V L Catoggio & S Morris
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Les Garcons with 57.5kg at $51. Last start ran last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tell Us Toll with 57.5kg at $151. Tested on recent form.
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Aqua, Black And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves And Cap
16 2 YES I KNOW
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine)
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Flag Flyer carrying 59.5kg at $3. Fitter and a big chance.
1
D W STACKHOUSE
Light Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves
17 26 PERFECT TEN
NIKKI BURKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning)
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Cudmore Street with 57.5kg at $5. Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Street Lark carrying 58kg at $9.50. A candidate based on the debut performance.
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CRAIG WILLIAMS
White, Grey Three Triangle Motifs