Moe   14 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Kim McFarlane Criminal Lawyers Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.40)  

French Gift to take up the running at a moderate tempo. CAELIUS (7) was nudged out at Sale first-up over 1400m and then was heavily bet this track/trop beaten 1.3L. He's settled last, and there was a stack of merit in the effort. Has a low gate today and can kept on the fresh side, should be making amends. LEVERAGED BUYOUT (12) has needed his two runs this preparation and will be a lot sharper stepping up to the mile. Was tried at Stakes grade at Eagle Farm and the back of the previous campaign, and has plenty up his sleeve. FRENCH GIFT (8) was expected to win first-up but found The Mean Fiddler much too good. A dryer track should suit him better, and expect quick improvement from the Hayes-trained galloper. MOONBOLT (5) peaks and should enjoy the longer distance. Maps well today and is likely to feature. NEWCOMBE (6) wasn't far away in town before going close at Stony Creek on a heavy surface. He's worth a look at double-figure odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Caelius.
1 69x DEVINE GRUNT
AARON LAING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss J J Van Bree, Get out Kings (Mgr: K Micallef), H J Reynolds, M F Miller, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Mrs H Lace & M I McNaughton
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gold Relay with 59kg at $101. Opened last campaign with a sixth at Sale over 1400m.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
2 75x06 GOLDEN MASK
SALLY WYNNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J T Darlington, Mrs J L Darlington, Ms R J Darlington, Ms L G Laidler & Ms G D Elkan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Arabian Myth carrying 59.5kg at $81. Finished sixth over 1500m at Mornington last time out.
13
MS S WYNNE
Green, Royal Blue Diamonds, Royal Blue Diamond Armband, Diamonds Cap
3 x4522 GOOD LORDY ME
JACK LAING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Lynch, K Lynch, B J Palmer, G Skliros, I K Lamerton, J Adams, B D Fraser, A Slutzkin, Mrs V J Hallamore, S Stainsby, Grey Geese (Mgr: G I Mcqueen), N Wilson, Ms D L Taylor, A Lamerton, S Iuele, B Batragoulas & Miss R Paki
Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Left Hook carrying 59.5kg at $11.
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J MASKIELL
Black, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 5029x JABELJAR
JOHN PASCOE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Pascoe
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Oak Beach with 59.5kg at $31. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw November 21 2024 over 1600m, 12 len behind Aligning Stars with 59.5kg at $41. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Burgundy And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 5x244 MOONBOLT
COLIN SCOTT
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
D W Stutt
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Prince Of Brooky with 59.5kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Captains Choice carrying 59.5kg at $8. Should be at his top now and is capable of taking this out.
3
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap
6 46652 NEWCOMBE
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P E Templeton, D Templeton, G J Sewell, S Berry, Ms J L Cook, B Thompson, J Macfarlane, B D Clarke & W P Presley
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Neck High with 59.5kg at $4. The race before that second last in a small field at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sketch carrying 59.5kg at $31. Worth a look at odds.
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C NEWITT
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
7 34x32 CAELIUS
PETER GELAGOTIS
3YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
E Gelagotis, Mrs S Cummings, A G Forbes, S Forbes, F D Brown, B Evans, B Fritsch, M J Nicol, L Osman, A Sterpin, D Barbuto, B P Shinsky, Ms E K Grocott, C J Lanting & Mrs R Lanting
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Chokuto with 58kg at $13. Second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Taxing with 58kg at $1.60. Fitter now and making headway. This looks an ideal assignment.
2
BEN ALLEN
Tartan, White FB Initials, White Sleeves, Tartan Armbands And Cap, White Peak
8 2 FRENCH GIFT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R A Frew, Mrs L A Frew, Core Racing (Mgr: J B Bennell), Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Kaela Racing (Mgr: A J Johnson), Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), A G Hunt & Peloton Racing (Mgr: M Counsel)
Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1430m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind The Mean Fiddler carrying 58kg at $2.40. Quick improver who can be there at the business end.
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K JENNINGS
White, Aqua Diamond Band And Aqua Epaulettes, Aqua And Yellow Bands And Armbands, White Cap
9 5 GIDDY UP BANKCHECK
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Hayes), S Bennet, Miss B Bennet, J Davine, Y Bhoola, Dimmas Racing ( W Keighran), Meat Crab Syndicate ( J Mccrann), M A Mitchell, S J Pewtress, C M Philp, G Robinson, M Tsang, L T & S M Racing (L M Treacy), B Walton, L Macdonald, R D Austin, J Miller & W H Parkinson
At debut, 5th of 9 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1430m, on a wet track; 8 len behind The Mean Fiddler with 58kg at $7. Jumps from out wide and prepared to overlook.
10
LOGAN BATES
Green, White Horseshoe And Whip, Blue With White Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap
10 761 HORATIUS
CLINTON MCDONALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Alysandratos, Mrs M Alysandratos, R K Chhabra, Mrs N Chhabra, T A Hartley, Mrs B R Johnstone, W F Johnstone, G P Heffernan, J J Clarke, Super Polska (Mgr: M J Catanzariti), S M Hastings & M K Wilson
Raced two times to date. At debut, 7th of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lyrics 'N' Song with 58kg at $15. Second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Merimbula carrying 58kg at $6.50. Has plenty of upside and is expected to do much better.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, White Cross And Chevron Sleeves
11 x6346 KING TAGALOA
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya), M Hakki, J Damiano & B L Hannon
Last start ran last in a small field at Mornington Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 2050m, 7 len behind Johnich with 58kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Taxing carrying 58kg at $7.50. Better than that last run suggests.
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J NOONAN
Red, White Circle With Z Inside, Halved Sleeves, Star Cap
12 20x07 LEVERAGED BUYOUT
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz)
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Chokuto with 58kg at $4. Second-up 7th of 9 at Geelong 34&5yo Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1314m, 5 len behind Golden Spritz with 58kg at $11. Fitter for recent racing and is one of the main contenders.
4
MICHAEL DEE
White, Red Stripes
13 7 NICKED AWAY
ANDREW PERDON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A R Perdon, B Perdon, Miss M Perdon, Ms T M Cross, J J Green, Mrs A Green, D Polson, F Hagedorn, I B Webb, Mrs V J Martin, Miss SL Perdon, C Stewart, S Blencowe, D Willis & J Davidson
Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 9 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1430m, on a wet track; 10 len behind The Mean Fiddler carrying 55kg at $41. Might need more race experience.
14
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Navy Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves With Navy Horseshoes, Checked Cap
14 79 HAVA GO
TIM HUGHES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms K Inglis
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, second last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Freshen carrying 56kg at $41. Second-up second last of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1600m, in the wet; 39 len behind Neck High carrying 56kg at $61. This looks even tougher so couldn't possibly entertain.
9
TAYLA CHILDS
Turquoise, Cerise Stars Sleeves, Cerise And Turquoise Stars Cap
15 x90x0 ALPINE JACK
PAUL WORTHINGTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M Doderico, J Doderico, Miss T L Doderico & Mrs E Baker
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1400m, 15 len behind Prince Of Brooky with 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1600m, 17 len behind Prophet's Son with 59.5kg at $151. Happy to risk.
6
P GATT
Orange And White Diagonal Stripes, Blue Sleeves And Cap
16 008x9 A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
MALCOLM LEYS
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M G Leys, I R Grenville, C F Purss, A J Barge, Ms A Karmelich, Ms M Stevenson, Mrs D J Purss, T O Bull, D J Vickers, M S Keane, C R Jones, S Wilkie, J S Kinniburgh, B S Leys & J Leys
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Beldari carrying 57.5kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on October 14 2024 over 1000m, 10 len behind Harmonett carrying 57.5kg at $151. Making up the numbers.
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NADIA DANIELS
Black, Red Bomber, Quartered Cap