Rosehill   07 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

VINNIE @ YARRAMAN PARK HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.27)  

In the absence of noted leaders, Viktor and Dark Simba may be the ones to set a moderate tempo. MORTAL HALO (9) nice colt heading in the right direction. Gave his all second-up when a narrow second over this track and trip behind Ivan's Hero. Raced at Group level last time in work and strips fitter on the limit. Tags the speed and sure to be thereabouts. DARK SIMBA (2) snagged back from the wide gate before surging late with a respectable sixth first-up over 1400m at Caulfield. Gets the right set-up for this with his good second-up record. Top-three contender. AUTOMNE TREE (7) quickly running out of chances and the blinkers go on for this. Warmed up late when fourth over 1550m at Canterbury. Stays in the mix. SWIFT LEGEND (5) going nicely through his grades but doesn't get the same map favours here. Place prospects best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mortal Halo gets his chance with the 53kg.
1 5x572 EDITING
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), J Docherty, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Mamaray Racing (Mgr: M Pearce), B J O'Brien, D Edmonds & J A Baldacchino
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Bm78 on November 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Midnight Dynamite carrying 55.5kg at $11. The start before that 7th of 9 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bravissima carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Returned to form last start and rates highly.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 116x6 DARK SIMBA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Taken with 54kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1600m defeating Draw Attention with 59.5kg at $1.60. Proven second-up in a winnable contest.
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TIM CLARK
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
3 31594 TAMBELOA
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), P O Small, L M Markowski, Mrs J A Darbin, J J McCarthy, Mrs J Cudmore, P Cudmore, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D L Horton, Thoroughbred G&B No. 4 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), M Scarborough & Mrs S L Franich
4
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Sleeves And Cap
4 51x41 VIKTOR
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), R Hitchcock, R Canceri, Mrs J Canceri, C Galliott, L Galliott, Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), B Risetto, Mrs M Birnie, G Sanders, B Dowling, K Ferrel, S Filipek, A Grantham, R Mutton, C Pearson, Rowleys Plant Management (Mgr: M Rowley), R Ryan, A McMurray & C McMurray
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on November 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Storm Season carrying 58kg at $7.50. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Newcastle Cl1 November 20 over 1400m defeating Copacabana carrying 60kg at $4.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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RACHEL KING
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
5 0x311 SWIFT LEGEND
LES BRIDGE
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm68 November 19 over 1550m defeating Big Tiger carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. The race before that won by a long-neck at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw October 22 over 1300m defeating Miss Lola carrying 56.5kg at $10. Going well and is a must for the multiples.
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JASON COLLETT
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Red And White Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
6 x1613 THE MONA LISA
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs S H Castle-Roche, M Merriman & D E Hewlett
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on November 28 over 1550m, 1.0 len behind Forecaster with 55.5kg at $9.50. The race before that won by a head at this track F&M Bm64 November 12 over 1500m defeating Virgil's Gift with 59kg at $18. Will be doing her best work late.
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A CALDER
Dark Blue, Pale Green Shamrock
7 9x344 AUTOMNE TREE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ritchies Racing (Mgr: E G C Ritchie)
At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm68 on November 19 over 1550m, 1.3 len behind Swift Legend with 58kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm72 on November 12 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ivan's Hero carrying 56kg at $2.90. Frustrating gelding who gets another chance with the blinkers going on.
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K MCEVOY
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
8 304x5 WILLIE OPPA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm68 on November 19 over 1550m, 1.4 len behind Swift Legend carrying 53.5kg at $11. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Warwick Farm Grad Bm68 on May 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Fear No Evil with 57.5kg at $3.20. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
9 20x12 MORTAL HALO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG
Mrs H J Foster, Mrs J A Bodkin, Mrs C M Bodkin, Mrs J M Bella, Miss B Bella, Mrs J A Clark, Ms N Thompson & Ms K M Garsden
Third-up today. First-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Scone Super Mdn-Sw October 24 over 1400m defeating Rustemo carrying 56.5kg at $1.85. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Bm72 on November 12 over 1500m, neck behind Ivan's Hero carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Shows promise. Going well and will prove hard to hold out on the limit weight.
5
R JONES
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Band And Armbands, White Cap With Navy Hoops And Pom Pom
10 51023 PETAWAWA
LUCY LONGMIRE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Tiree Holdings (Mgr: J H Harding)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Canberra Bm70 on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mathrin with 57kg at $4.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at Nowra Cl2 Bm62 on November 17 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Caravanserai carrying 61kg at $2.25. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.
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J FORD
Brown, Pink Spots And Cap