Kyneton   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Midland Express 4YO+ Maiden Plate 1203m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 1m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting The Secret to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. RATTLE'N'ROLL (6) resumes. Three runs last time in were good in some handy maidens that look largely stronger than what he faces here. Third to Surfin' Bird when fresh at Moe last time in is excellent form for this and with even luck from the gate he should go close. TOPMOST (7) resumes. He's another who's had a few chances but is largely consistent, only missing a place once which came on very heavy going at Sale before a spell. Draws better than the main danger and that could prove key. CINCINCITY (8) ran a good race fresh at this track when getting into fourth. Drawn wide here but she can push on and that run under the belt will hold her in good stead. POWERING AWAY (5) has placed in both runs to date and is open to further improvement from an ideal gate. LOWESTOFT (10) resumes having shown glimpses last time in. Not discounting. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rattlle'n'roll to win.
1 86x ALARMING
TAYNE FOSTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss T V Foster, J T Webb, D A Zanella, Z Poole & R George
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Ipswich Mdn July 3 over 1350m, soft track; 10 len behind Runaway Tycoon with 60kg at $8.50. On debut eighth of 12 at Ipswich Mdn May 14 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind King Boom carrying 60kg at $51. Will take great benefit from this run.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Turquoise, Pink Outline Cross, Pink Horseshoes And Whips On Sleeves
2 7 BRING THE THUNDER
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L F Oliver, Ms A Evans, Bread Makers (Mgr: A R Mckie), Blue Wind (Mgr: G P Bertram), Mrs M L Carter, M P Carter, M Bainbridge, Mrs J L Bainbridge, S K McNamara & W G Marshall
At debut, 7th of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Beldari with 56.5kg at $6.50. Tested in this line-up.
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BAILEY KINNINMONT
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap
3 070x3 GOOD BOY CARLO
ERN EWERT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Vilcins, C M Vilcins, G A Findlay, P A Hayes, E W Ewert, D L Knight, Ms W P Ewert, Mrs P Basic, Ms J Marston-Scherrer, C P Kachel & G R Ellis
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Faraway Dream with 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Cool Charlie with 59.5kg at $61. Hard to entertain.
1
B RAWILLER
Red And White Checks, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
4 20x38 LARKIN
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1009m, 1.5 len behind Invincible Amour carrying 59.5kg at $9. Second-up second last of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1100m, 12 len behind Romantic Miss with 59.5kg at $7.50. Risking.
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L CURRIE
Pale Blue, Red Sash
5 32 POWERING AWAY
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power)
Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 12 at Moe 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1100m, slow going 1.2 len behind Remember Poppy with 59.5kg at $15. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; nose behind Beldari with 59.5kg at $4.20. Progressing well and expected to measure up again.
3
Emerald Green, Gold Shamrock, Lilac Sleeves, Gold Armbands
6 x325x RATTLE'N'ROLL
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, Seventeen Amigos (Mgr: M A Sampieri), A Viggiano, Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright), D C Iles, H T Chapman & Arro R B (Mgr: S G Reid)
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Warwick Farm 2&3yo Mdn-Sw July 30 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Clancy with 58.5kg at $4.80. Previously first up; third of 11 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw June 19 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 58kg at $10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Form last time reads very well for this.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap
7 2235x TOPMOST
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu & N Gopaul
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Shidan carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. On debut third of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Misty Emotions with 58kg at $6.50. Was racing well last time in and looks well placed here.
5
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 224x4 CINCINCITY
ROBERT HICKMOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Delbridge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M T Leo), Mrs L M E Leo, Nova Clause (Mgr: P W Smith), Mrs C J Everard, H C A Everard, W R Sherer, P R Kiely, C A Fehlandt, M S Morton, P McMahen, S Miller, D Hickey, F Hickey, D Lesjak, P Sankey & S Sankey
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1215m, 2 len behind Zoulette with 58kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Bedtime Angel carrying 56kg at $6.50. Fitter now and just needs a good ride from the draw.
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R J HURDLE
Lime, Black Band, White Sleeves, Black Armbands
9 FROSTED AMBER
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Herbert, A T Dingle, Mrs N Herbert & Mrs A Herezo
Four-year-old mare making debut by Frosted out of Barely A Scent. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Bendigo on December 1. Watch the market.
9
LACHLAN KING
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
10 237x LOWESTOFT
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D M Nicol, Mrs M E Nicol, G J Cranny, P L Hopgood, S B Carr, J D Ahern, M J D Ussher, L R Hopgood, G A Ryan & C W Little
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Sabi Storm with 57.5kg at $19. On debut second of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw July 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind En Flique carrying 56kg at $5.50. Can run a bold race fresh.
7
L NOLEN
Gold, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 ONE MORE SHAMROCK
BOB CHALLIS
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
R Portaro
Mare by Skilled facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Kyneton on November 19. Happy to watch this time.
8
J FRY
Aqua, Red Cap, Aqua Pom Pom
12 55254 SARAYA
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N J Hobson & W Hyde
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Demi God with 57kg at $11. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shame On Sue carrying 57.5kg at $11. Doesn't rate well enough.
3
C NEWITT
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
13 x372x THE SECRET
NIKKI BURKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss N M Burke & Mrs J V Walker
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bardia's Dream carrying 56kg at $101. Previously first up; third in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Ville De Lumiere with 56kg at $2.20. Each-way hope.
4
JACKIE BERIMAN
Navy Blue, White Checks, Checked Cap
14 8x87x WEZZA
ARTHUR PACE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P M De Araugo & B J Cannon
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Taree Mdn January 7 over 1250m, soft track; 6 len behind Thebes carrying 58.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Tamworth Mdn December 23 over 1000m, 9 len behind Kantishna with 59kg at $8.50. Might be better off following this run.
2
JETT STANLEY
Orange, Black Star, Brown Sleeves, Black Cap
15 55x55 ANTALIAN
NIGEL BLACKISTON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J J Jenkins, S C M Greene, Miss L M Jenkins, R Wilkinson, S E Racing, L B Allsopp, Mrs A Allsopp, I R Sest, P G Cochrane, H J Asher, Butchers And Collectors, A C Myott, R J Kennelly, G A Mcrae & Nath Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Victory Tune carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Path To Profit carrying 58kg at $26. Won't be beating too many of these home.
11
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom