Ballarat   14 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Raceday Medical Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.75)  

Just a moderate tempo given the absence of pacy gallopers. NARAGHI (10) improved sharply beaten 2L at Geelong and there was plenty of merit in the effort. Has the tongue tie applied for the first time and will present at peak. A solid each-way chance. WHITE HOT MAMA (11) looked a run short at Tatura on debut and has been kept on the fresh side. Has an awkward gate but Jamie Melham's booking suggests she's pleasing and a sharper run is on the cards. M'LADY ROSE (9) debuts for the local McEvoy yard and placed second at Flemington in her most recent jumpout. The yard gets them going early and Currie rides. She'll also need a touch of luck from the gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Naraghi each way.
1 9x86x HAIL HAIL
DENNIS JULIUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A R Wiratmoko, A James, P Whelan, Ms K Plumb, D Sims-Lynch, F Teunissen & J Smith
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1000m, 9 len behind Fox King Dox carrying 57.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw June 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Idleonby with 58kg at $201. Prefer to see how she returns.
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DYLAN DUNN
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
2 0x35 LIMOSA
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Roseneath Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms M I Raymond), Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), Grove Bar Syndicate (Mgr: M T Kennedy), H M R Racing (Mgr: Ms N E McMaster), P W Bagnall, B J Hatfield, Mrs R Graf, Ms D E Rennick & J A Agius
Second-up. First start second last of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Podargoni with 57kg at $61. Returned from break made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Hidden Bounty with 56kg at $71. Likely to measure up again.
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JACK HILL
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
3 76555 MIDNIGHT IN MINORI
TREVOR ROGERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D J Trevethan, Mrs C M Trevethan, Ms S M Kluss & Ms L M Merrall
Most recently 5th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1240m, 5.5 len behind Banknote Hustler carrying 57.5kg at $61. The start before that 5th of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Leaving Las Vegas with 57.5kg at $3.70. Wait until she produces the goods on race day.
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WILL GORDON
Yellow, Red Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap
4 3x222 PHAROAH'S GLORY
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
P Kearney & Y Li
Form hard to fault. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Different Gravy carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1400m, long-neck behind Gee Tee carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Racing well and is going to take plenty of stopping.
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WILL GORDON
White, Red Sleeves
5 47x35 PULSATING
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock, Double R Thoroughbreds, Yu Long Investments, E Y W Tong, S Collins, Connie Pies, D I Syme, J Sim, N Pateras, D W Panayi, M Dikeakos, R Boscarato, M D Jones, C Trimboli, B Lim, Pulsating, Miss D Patton & B J Symes
Third-up today. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Moe F&M Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1208m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Mini Angel carrying 58kg at $9.50. Last start 5th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Flying Jude with 57.5kg at $8. Marginal hope.
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BILLY EGAN
Black, Lilac Diamonds, White Sleeves
6 96 WHERE'S MY TIARA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie), Trumps 2.0 (Mgr: H Macciolli), Ms A J Dalton, Ms E L Quayle, C J Jolly, D M O'Reilly, I McKinnon, M J Crawford, Persistence Racing (Mgr: D J Lewis) & S Camilleri
Raced twice to date. At debut, ran last of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1300m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Blindedbythelight carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second-up got back early 6th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Bakersbend carrying 57.5kg at $31. Later on.
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J ALLEN
Orange, White Double-Headed Eagle
7 40x4 COOLAZCLARA
RACHEL SAMSONENKO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Brentknoll Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T A Lillie)
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Wrigley Field with 57kg at $5. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Highvol with 54kg at $101. Improver to condider each way.
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LIAM RIORDAN
White With Pink, Grey And Black Horse Heads Band And Armband
8 8x47 EMPRESS OF CHINA
DAN O'SULLIVAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mooglebird Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Fields), N R Willis, S McSweeney, Nullabor 77 (Mgr: J McGough), Dr P Frazier, A N Kendrick, E M Dowling, Miss S J Cox, G Corboy, D McQuie, C McMahon, Ms E C Fields, Mrs K P Egerton, Mrs P A Willis, Ms M Hockley, Ms M A Belot, G C McMurray, P W Kirk & A R Wettenhall
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1107m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pure Passion carrying 57kg at $21. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on September 29 over 1460m, 8 len behind Stung with 55.5kg at $11. Profiles nicely. Not the worst.
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DECLAN BATES
Navy, Gold Diamond Band, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
9 M'LADY ROSE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, R Koch, D Miller, G Del Mastro, J I Halsall, Anax Racing (Mgr: M Anaxagora), Westmore (Mgr: K Pengelly), M J Davidson, B M P H (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), J M Simmons, A Tascone, G M Turner, Mrs A Gniel & D W Gniel
Filly by Belardo making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on October 3. Stable has a strong strike-rate with debutantes.
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L CURRIE
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 035 NARAGHI
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
L Howley, C W Kwok, ABBJS Racing (Mgr: A Strang), D Hollyman, Mrs J Cartledge, N Burrows, M Lawrence, B Smith, C A Stott, M Roach, Ms D F Howley, F J Howley, Dr J C V Canty, M Stephenson, R W Henebery, Plodalong - Guru (Mgr: P Podbury), S Roberts, Mrs K Roberts, W Phillips & Mrs C Phillips
Most recently 5th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1440m, 2 len behind Polish Playgirl carrying 57kg at $31. The start before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Seymour F&M Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Ruska Roma with 55.5kg at $10. Among the top chances.
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CELINE GAUDRAY
Green, Purple Star On Cap
11 4 WHITE HOT MAMA
CLINTON MCDONALD
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
D Romanelli, B E G Arnhold, Mrs A Arnhold, Mrs B R Johnstone, W F Johnstone, Mrs D L Portaro, Miss A Au, Ms T W Mok, Miss J K Romanelli, Ms J Wilson, Mrs L P O'Grady, Miss S L Blackshaw, RTR Racing No 2 (Mgr: S Perrett), R T R Racing & A J Blackshaw
At debut, 4th of 10 at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1100m, 3 len behind Educated with 56kg at $9.50. Solid contender.
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JAMIE MELHAM
Black And White Checks, Red Sleeves, White Cap
12 59776 SO LONG AGO
PAUL BANKS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Middlemis
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Danzsin with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1425m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Decanted with 57.5kg at $151. Will need to do a bit more.
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C NEWITT
Aqua, Gold Sleeves, Pink Cap
13 8 HIGH VACI
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Feek Racing, M C Wade, C J Williamson, RG Racing, M A Miller, Mrs L Miller, J L Miller, D J Collins, Ms T J McDonald, S E Finlay, Ms M T Sciorto, Barkellmi Syndicate, G Tosswill, Miller Dietrich Yerfayze, R W Webb & M Conn
Filly by Tivaci facing the starter for the first time. Finished seventh in a Mornington jump-out on October 1. Difficult gate and happy to watch unless there is a significant move.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Gold And White Stripes, Cherry Cap