Moe   23 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S

Chefs Hat Maiden Plate 1217m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.65)  

Blue Bandit is the likely leader at a strong tempo. BLUE BANDIT (2) was beaten 1.2 L at Mornington on debut, stalking the speed. That reads well, and he will be fitter again. McNeil sticks aboard and he gets the nod. BAKED (10) went well enough on debut and has jumped out well for her resumption. She will be naturally improved and is a live chance for a leading metro stable. GREAT FUEGO (6) debuts and is also in good hands. Has been well prepared, winning both her recent jumpouts. Stackhouse sticks from the latest. Has an inside barrier and a bold run is likely. VIENNA PRIDE (11) resumes and maps well. She will be naturally improved and has shown enough to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Blue Bandit.
1 28753 ADIURO
RAY BESANKO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Walton, N A Besanko, P J Luck, J D Stroud, G Moore, C J Wilson, Ms L A Wilson, W J Stewien, D W Curtis, D J Moore & B Coopersmith
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind The Real Mahjong carrying 59.5kg at $31. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Torsheen carrying 59.5kg at $41. Will be around the mark.
1
B RAWILLER
Red, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, Diamonds Sleeves
2 3 BLUE BANDIT
JOHN LEEK JR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Leek (Jnr), P D Cahill, J P McGregor, J Colquhoun, Mead Racing, P N Reilly, A Lodge, D N Midgley, L Walker, T Walker, Ms J Frederico, B K Higgs Thoroughbreds & Mrs K Pulmer & J Richards
At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Tagline carrying 59.5kg at $21. Rates highly and can go on with it.
7
JYE MCNEIL
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
3 4530x NICABUK
TROY KILGOWER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss N Copp, T D Kilgower & Mrs L A Kilgower
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 29 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Big Sexy with 59.5kg at $10. First up last campaign second of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Parch carrying 59.5kg at $12. Has claims if presented on song.
5
K JENNINGS
Blue, Red Diamond And Cap
4 335x6 UNRIDDLE
RORY HUNTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S E A Hunter, G P Heffernan, C Peart, B Jones, Duc Racing (Mgr: K P J Cremen), L Rose, D Moore
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bazaball Rewarded with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Werribee 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1110m, 2.5 len behind Just Bolts carrying 59.5kg at $14. Wait until he produces the goods on race day.
6
LAUREN BURKE
Purple, Green Stripes And Cap
5 562x9 GAMOLINA
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo)
Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tagline with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Jugiong with 57kg at $31. Plenty of improvement to come.
11
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red And Yellow Star Cap
6 GREAT FUEGO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Mare by Lonhro on debut. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on September 9. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
7 63909 MONTANA ROSE
MICK NOLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J S Cooper, S R Tanner, A J Lux & Miss C M Moss
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Bazaball Rewarded with 54.5kg at $101. The start before that 10th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mickidamuzz with 55.5kg at $31. Makes no appeal.
8
MAKISHA SALTER
Teal, White Band With Black Outline, White Collar, Teal Sleeves, Teal And White Quartered Cap
8 4 SHADOW STORM
MITCHELL LEEK
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
R Collins & L Walker
Was at big odds at debut, 4th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1208m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Mini Angel carrying 55kg at $31. May need this too.
14
EMILY POZMAN
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
9 FLAMINGO FLYER
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
D A O'Sullivan, J J O'Sullivan, T W O'Sullivan & Miss J L O'Sullivan
Gelding by Rubick making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Mornington on September 10. Difficult gate and happy to watch this time.
9
L CURRIE
Navy Blue, Turquoise Epaulettes, White Sleeves And Cap
10 4x BAKED
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: S A Mills), M J Davidson, The Macfadyen Racing T A Leech-Hines, Peake Racing, M A White, R Revis, R J Fleetwood, T A Janssens, Back Deck Racing (Mgr: W B Gibson), BBBB (Mgr: A Johnson), Dr O K Chan, L Stanza, D T Tatnell, Mrs L J Bruhn & S W Bruhn
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had five-and-a-half months break. At debut last start 4th in a small field at Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1100m, 3 len behind Saluted carrying 57kg at $3.60. Had five recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was second in a 800m barrier trial on September 2 at Caulfield Heath. Looks all set for a positive return.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, Black And White Checked Band, Armbands And Cap
11 4x VIENNA PRIDE
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs C A Carey, J P Argentino, Juan Percenters (Mgr: M Piotrowski), M C Donohue, Paroad (Mgr: R D G Parkinson), Mrs V Herman, N Herman, J I L K racing (Mgr: L Denver), P A T O J O C I, B Argentino, Mrs G E Tauschke, P Talbert, P Esse, G J Gordon, Relec, Doovers, R.G.T.G, J D Kerr & M C T W Racing
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had three months break. At debut last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Teine Aulelei carrying 54kg at $21. Had seven recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial fitter for a jump-out on September 10 at Mornington when finished fourth. Has claims if presented on song.
3
PATRICK MOLONEY
Red, Gold Armbands And Cap
12 380x8 TENSILE
NEVIN EADES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D Eades, Mrs D Retallick, T B Waterfall, J McLeish, Miss J Eades, Miss A Eades & K Busuttil-Inglis
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Imaginate carrying 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1500m, 14 len behind Empire Of Pain carrying 58kg at $151. Hard to get excited about his chances.
4
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Turquoise, Black Crossed Sashes, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
13 456x0 INEXESSIVE
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Law, Mrs K M Law, Ms J A Billings, L Xuereb, D R Mckinnon, Y H Liang, S K J Blanch, B F McCartney & G P McCartney
Second run back. First-up after four months struggled in the run home; second last of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Somebody Told Me with 59.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Colac 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1208m, 1.0 len behind Coldenkim carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Hard to get excited about his chances.
9
LIAM RIORDAN
Maroon, Gold Lion, Navy Sleeves, Gold Cap
14 0846x NO SAVINGS
CHRISTINE SEXTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M De Grandi, A C De Grandi, Mrs C M Sexton, C J Constantine & R J Jones
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1900m, 7 len behind Anointed Lad with 57.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw May 27 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Highland Dream carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will improve on what she does here.
7
TEODORE NUGENT
Fluorescent Green, Orange Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Orange Cap
15 6x JUST ALBERT
JULIEN WELSH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L J Shiers, B W Garske, B Perry, Mrs K Joyce, S M Pettman, A Gillett, R J Mellor, Miss O G Shiers, Mrs M T Dodson, Ms S T Shiers, D L Shiers, L F Shiers, J S Watts, L H Thorpe-Roots, T Lam, L W Cook, J J Newman & J B Fuss
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last in a small field at Darwin Mdn&3yo C2 - Sw on December 28 over 1100m, 15 len behind Dancer For Money with 57.5kg at $14. Might be better off following this outing.
3
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Green And White Stripes