Warrnambool   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: H

Nevcon Structural Steel Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.83)  

Shadow Storm has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. Lots of these are bursting to open their accounts. GINA'S A STAR (3) was solid fresh then ran a much improved race last time when just missing. Looks ready to break through and gets her chance. QUEEN CHRISTINE (13) was run off her legs on debut over 1000m but made late ground and although ninth wasn't too far from the winner. This suits much better and suspect she can improve sharply. SHADOW STORM (6) started at big odds at debut and gave a sight, finishing fourth. Nicely weighted with the claim and can run a big race again. REGAL SURGE (1) is going better than form suggests, finishing fourth at both runs this time in. Leading chance who should be in this for a long way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with Gina's A Star.
1 4x44 REGAL SURGE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Import Racing (Mgr: D Mourad), W G Pratt, J Shedden, B R Westgarth, D R Thorley, M J Cremor, L Berardinelli, Miss J E De Groot, G G Terrell, R D Petersen, D G Sherwell, M Wehse, Rat Pack Syndicate (Mgr: W D Canty), Mrs A T Dupuche, G P Bradshaw, M A Rix, T W Darby, W Fullerton, S G Smith & H J Smith
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1205m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Symphonite with 59.5kg at $2.70. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Hamilton 4Yupmdn-Sw on September 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Shout Me carrying 59.5kg at $5. Leading chance whop should be in this for a long way.
3
EOIN WALSH
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
2 9x77x WEE JIMMY
PETER R GRAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A M Gray
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 27 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Yankee Miss with 59.5kg at $22. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 4 over 1000m, 7 len behind Brave Carol with 59.5kg at $41. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
7
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 7x52 GINA'S A STAR
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, M J Hirst, A P Hodges, M S Burn, P Sfetkidis, S R Richardson, Mrs E Richardson, Mrs J M Quilliam & Ms K McDonald
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Catch The Wind carrying 57.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Cafe Au Lait carrying 57.5kg at $15. Ready to break through and gets chance.
4
R J HURDLE
Royal Blue And Gold Hoops, White And Red Seams Sleeves, Black Cap
4 9x285 PARCHMENT
LINDSEY SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C O Bamford & K L Bamford
Most recently 5th of 12 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Simply Sassy with 57.5kg at $3.40. Before that 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Grugnito with 57.5kg at $3.60. Not far away latest and may well be worth another chance.
2
DYLAN DUNN
Red, Gold Diamond, Red And Black Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 246x9 PINKERTON
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J O'Neill, S Benwell, T Henderson, One Eight Zero Racing (Mgr: L Buller), R Smith, R Varapodio, Ms T McDonald, D Harrison, B Parker, A Scott, A Robinson, H Leung, Ms M Eggington, R O'Reilly, N Rance, M Curtain, M Pakula, Bulls Racing 3 (Mgr: M Bellizia) & Sandcastles (Mgr: J Mahony)
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Celibate with 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Royal Memory with 56kg at $26. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
1
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
6 4 SHADOW STORM
MITCHELL LEEK
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
R Collins & L Walker
Was at big odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Moe F&M Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1208m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Mini Angel carrying 55kg at $31. Gave a sight on debut and with the nice weight should one hard to run down again.
6
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
7 47x33 TUXEDO MISS
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio)
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1005m, slow going 4.5 len behind Meisho with 57.5kg at $19. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Poker carrying 57.5kg at $26. Overdue and drawn for a good run.
2
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Four Pointed Star, Collar And Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
8 FIERCE FIASCO
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J G Stubbs, Mrs R A Stubbs, Seymour Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Thomas), B Ford & A Branson
Gelding by Fierce Impact facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on September 25 at Flemington when finished fourth. Breaks from a low barrier draw and should be primed for a strong debut.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Royal Blue Band, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 PRINCE IADORA
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Mrs P A Hawkes & Madden Bloodstock 1 (Mgr: C H Madden)
Gelding by Prince Of Caviar making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Colac trial over 1000m on September 23. Very well educated and with senior rider on may pay to watch the market.
2
J ALLEN
Salmon
10 7x SHADES OF STARDOM
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs U Williams, Mrs K L Van Kempen, B D Walsh, Mrs D I More, A L More, D Mason, T Malone, B I L Racing (Mgr: M Hall), P J Doyle, A Skora, L Naughton, S L O'Gorman, H K Boys (Mgr: P Malone), N Wynd, B R Williams & M R Davis
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 10 at this track 2yo Hcp on April 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind The Opportunist carrying 58kg at $5. Resumes in lesser company and capable of a bold return.
8
NEIL FARLEY
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
11 33x2 STAR COMPASS
AARON PURCELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R S S Racing, K Hosaka, T Sakai, L A Noronha, Y Ozaki, Y Dendo, J Niwa, Y Asai, Polaris Racing, Ms A Uno, A Izumi, A Nishimura, M Narukawa, K Harada, Team Meshiuma No. 1, Team Meshiuma 2 & Purcells Enjoy Racing
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Arizona Luck with 58kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track 2yo Hcp on April 30 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind The Opportunist carrying 58kg at $6.50. Placed all three runs so far and looks hard to beat.
10
T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
12 LANTANA
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs J Doolan, Mrs U Williams, G E Homley, One Team One Dream (Mgr: Mrs L A Walther), Mrs H C Plumridge, Mrs J S Tainsh, K D Lander, G Ross, Miss T Doll, Mrs V S Carter, C Papadopoulos, A Tainsh, Miss K J Wilson, K A Benger & Mrs B J Benger
Matthew Williams trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Recent trial winner at Colac. Trained here and jumping out well so pay to keep safe.
12
D YENDALL
Royal Blue, White Spots, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Spots And Pom Pom
13 9 QUEEN CHRISTINE
SYMON WILDE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Wilde Racing, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, D J M Maclean, Sandcastles, A Angus, Ms M M Rowsthorn, Whalers Eighteen, A Forrest, R J Long, A P Mahony, A J Tobin, Mrs C McCorkell, P A Eastman, Mrs S M Gleeson, A R Finch, D Walsh, Kewan Skiltz Racing, R P Walsh & R P Gerke
At debut, 9th of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Tres Magnifique with 56kg at $16. Run off legs on debut but looks much better placed here.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond