Colac   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Mortimer Petroleum 0-56 Handicap 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.65)  

Solid tempo with Discobay leading from Rippa Buddy and Master Polanski. ABERLUTELY (9) was solid two back then was well bet in the latest but disappointing when midfield. Has had the tongue tie added for this and on best figures can measure right up. Worth another chance. DANCING JUICE (2) never got in the race last time but previous form is good for this. Beaten in a photo two back and that figure augers well at this level. SCANDOVAL (3) is hard to assess having had one run at the picnics for the new yard. Previous form not that long ago is more than good enough for this field. Expected to do much better. DISCOBAY (7) on the other hand is in winning form, leading throughout to score with ease last time. Take catching again. DUHLATA (4) is better than last start and did win only try course and distance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aberlutely worth another chance.
1 34431 CUBAN DAWN
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Feek Racing, J Magner & Ms E S Bryan
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at St Arnaud Mdn-Sw October 25 over 2000m defeating Mighty Mac with 59.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Nile Crocodile carrying 59.5kg at $11. Ran on hard to score last time and should run well again.
4
NEIL FARLEY
White, Gold Stripes, Emerald Green Sleeves, White cap
2 15520 DANCING JUICE
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C J McIver, R McIver & W M McIver
Most recently second last of 14 at Moe 0-62 on December 14 over 2050m, 24 len behind Calypso King with 57kg at $10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tatura 0 - 56 on November 22 over 1980m, nose behind Danzagrunt carrying 60kg at $3.20. Never got in the race last time but previous form good for this.
5
J MASKIELL
Orange, White Rose And Collar, Emerald Green And White Hooped Sleeves, White Peak And Pom Pom
3 53707 SCANDOVAL
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
B T Verwey- Mitchell & T B Verwey-Mitchell
Last start 7th of 10 at Moulamein Moul Cup Bm75 on December 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Copperfield carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that 12th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 2000m, slow going 14 len behind Oraqua carrying 57kg at $26. Making headway. Better off over this longer journey and from a low draw should be winding up strongly.
3
MELEA CASTLE
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
4 55476 DUHLATA
KELLY DUFTY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K M Thornton Dufty, B P Dufty, A N Dufty, A S & D M Thornton & C A Dufty
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm67-Hwgt on November 30 over 3400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sabre Athena carrying 65kg at $31. The race before that 7th of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 14 over 2500m, slow going 9 len behind So Brave carrying 55kg at $61. Has ability and did win only try course and distance.
11
WILL GORDON
Purple, Black Bird of Prey, Sleeves And Cap
5 x9023 PROPRIETARY
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham, A Agterhuis, J Cunningham, N Kocis, Dr L Brown & R Brown
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Tatura 0 - 56 on November 22 over 1980m, neck behind Danzagrunt carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 on November 15 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Aichi Icon with 59.5kg at $5. Nearing a win and should give a sight despite the wide draw.
13
C J MACREDMOND
Cerise, Gold Diamonds, Cerise And Gold Spots Cap
6 01740 RIPPA BUDDY
DARRYL CANNON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B Collins, D Harden, D Cannon, T Cannon & D Cannon
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on December 12 over 1741m, 8 len behind Blue Cowboy carrying 56kg at $101. The start before that 4th of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on November 28 over 2050m, slow going 5.5 len behind Four Outlaws with 56kg at $10. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
8
STAN TSAIKOS
Green And Gold Quarters, Green Sleeves And Cap
7 50331 DISCOBAY
ADRIAN MCGREGOR
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
A McGregor, L Jones
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 3 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 5 over 2400m defeating Last Card Louie with 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 2200m, 1.2 len behind Makhanda carrying 57.5kg at $5. Far too good latest and expected to take catching again.
5
LINDA MEECH
Bottle Green, White Hoops, Deep Red Sleeves, Deep Red And White Quartered Cap
8 14886 THE YACHTSMAN
NAOMI BOURKE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A J Bradley, Mrs K E Bradley, Mrs C L Canham, D A Hall, A Webster, R A Erwin, Ms E Stewart, A Astuti, Miss M Greenwood, Miss S Horsburgh, J Lesko, D Blackmore, J Mangan, B Pitts, J T Bourke, C L Pyke, P Butler & K T Bourke
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 on November 18 over 1472m, 7 len behind Preservator with 59kg at $18. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Geelong Bm56 on November 8 over 1535m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum with 59.5kg at $31. Can improve sharply back out to a much more suitable journey.
6
EOIN WALSH
Turquoise, Cream Zig Zag Band, Stars Sleeves, Baby Pink Lightning Bolt Cap
9 x6446 ABERLUTELY
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon), R F Walker, C J Deighton, G J Wilson, Mrs R A Wilson, G J Miles, Mrs J E Sommers, T Allan, P Ryan, P F Meehan, The Golden Greeks Racing (Mgr: S Hrambanis), Powdered Lobster Racing (Mgr: D Burch) & T W Lanyon
Last start 6th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on December 6 over 2000m, 8 len behind Lightning Flash carrying 58kg at $2.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Second Nature carrying 55.5kg at $13. Better than last time and with tongue tie added is worth another chance.
7
P GATT
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves
10 63430 TORBELO
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
A Tindale
Last start ran last of 12 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 1600m, 20 len behind Jaz Tycoon with 55kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 12 at Ararat 0 - 56 on November 25 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Sharma Princess carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Extra trip a plus and looks a genuine chance this time around.
1
SARAH FIELD
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Stars And Cap
11 95307 MASTER POLANSKI
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R J Goodwin, M Cottee, Mrs J Cottee, J D White, D B Northcott & S C Howlett
Most recently 7th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1590m, 4.5 len behind Cable De Vega with 56kg at $16. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Mornington Bm56 on November 10 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Williamstown carrying 54kg at $26. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.
10
JACK HILL
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
12 69x90 STAY IN YOUR LANE
RACHEAL MONAGHAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms R E Monaghan & R J O'Connell
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 56 on November 7 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Bell's Bighouse carrying 56.5kg at $31. Last start second last of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on November 28 over 2050m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Four Outlaws with 54kg at $51. Hard to make a case.
2
TAYLA CHILDS
Black, White Seams, Armbands And Cap
13 60905 TOSEN GLORY
KELVIN BOURKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, Bang Bang (Mgr: P D Joyce), R J Johnston, B J Meldrum, R J Trezise, K T Bourke, R J Burdon, M Trezise, J Trezise, B J Hovey, G P Grist, D L Fitzgerald, A W Trezise, Mrs P M Moore, M J C Moore, G J Bagg & T P Spielvogel
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Werribee Bm56 on December 15 over 2108m, 2 len behind Dschingis Prestige carrying 54.5kg at $91. The start before that 11th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on November 26 over 2418m, 8 len behind Eagle Angel carrying 51kg at $201. Doubt he will threaten these.
9
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
14 x6509 THERE FOR YOU
DANE SMITH
10YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs H M Smith & B L Blenheim
Last start second last of 10 at Swan Hill Bm56 on November 23 over 2400m, 9 len behind Star Testymony carrying 53kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm78 Hcp on November 14 over 3762m, 63 len behind Farag carrying 65.5kg at $201. Hasn't won in 11 starts at the distance so must improve.
11
JADE SMITH
White, Red And Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Stars Cap