Warrnambool   11 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Tom Taylor Building Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.98)  

Expecting a strong pace from the outset with plenty of speed engaged. GWEN'S GIRL (9) narrowly on top. Two runs back this time in have been good, run down late at Dunkeld fresh and then again in a handy maiden at Cranbourne when beaten a long neck. Should be at peak fitness now and Meech should rate the filly perfectly. MEET ME HALFWAY (10) is the clear danger. She debuted over 975m at Swan Hill and only went down by a long neck after showing early speed. She's been given time since then and should only improve. LEONA (6) is a mare by Trapeze Artist on debut for the Jusufovic stable. She's won a jumpout leading in and can measure right up. LOTS OF TORQUE (7) resumes. She showed glimpses last time in and could show up fresh. BLUES JAZZ (5) is on debut and has less convictions than a few of the others. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gwen's Girl to win.
1 59 MY BOY LOLLIPOP
BILL CERCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S L Fish, Mrs B Lane, Dr R W Harper & Mrs M L Kennewell
Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 8 at Wycheproof Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Durham Legacy with 58kg at $8.50. Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Horsham 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Dynamite Dancer with 58kg at $51. Hasn't shown enough.
9
BRENDAN NEWPORT
Black And Yellow Checks, Green Cap
2 0x088 MY MACASSA
SIMON RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T O'Sullivan & Mrs R S O'Sullivan
At the latest run failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1200m, 15 len behind Asakura carrying 58kg at $201. The start before that second last of 9 at Horsham 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Dynamite Dancer with 58kg at $51. Happy to overlook.
4
R J HURDLE
Pink and Turquoise Quarters, Checked Sleeves and Cap
3 98955 PEEP SHOW
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, D C Galea & Bray Jet (Mgr: M F Cosgriff)
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Healesville Pic-Mdn on November 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Stewart with 65kg at $10. Before that 5th of 7 at Mansfield Pic-Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Not Fake carrying 65kg at $3.80. Can't have.
6
SARAH FIELD
Gold, Black Stripes And Sleeves, Gold Stars And Star Cap
4 60x9x BELLE BARS
QUINTON SCOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Q J Scott, G J Hurley, B F Hurley,K J Longmuir, P A Johnston, G J Andrews, K G Anderson, Mrs M M Longmuir, A Roth, S Simkin, J B Sullivan, Mrs K D Sullivan, M E Cameron, K C Chandler, Three Putt Punters (Mgr: A Bean) B Holloway & J T Kelly
Resuming. Finished off last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Hamilton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Legacy Bel carrying 57.5kg at $81. When resuming last campaign 6th of 8 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 975m, 5.5 len behind Dobkins with 56kg at $61. Runner-up in a Horsham jump-out on December 22. Prefer to see how she returns.
2
MELISSA JULIUS
Black, White Maltese Cross And Cap
5 BLUES JAZZ
JOHN BROOKS
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J S Swieboda & E H Swieboda, J G Brooks, D Hurford, J Toohey, J Henry, QX3 syndicate, Blues Jazz Syndicate & D J Duffy
Four-year-old mare (Overshare - I Write The Songs). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Fitter for a jump-out on December 22 at Colac when finished fifth. Watch the market.
8
HARRY GRACE
Black, Gold Stars, White Sleeves, Gold Stars, Gold Star Cap
6 LEONA
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Howard
First start. By first season sire Trapeze Artist out of Valley Sweetheart. Purchased for AUD $ 155,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale). Won a Cranbourne jump-out on January 5. Wary, keep safe if there's support.
10
ALANA KELLY
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
7 2838x LOTS OF TORQUE
SIMON GEBERT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S V Gebert, Mrs K L Gebert, Mrs M L Peoples, S K Brunton, Nardoo Sisters (Mgr: Mrs M Wilson), L A T Jackson, Miss K Hair, R T Starr, Mrs E M Starr & P Duperouzel
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Look At Mego carrying 57.5kg at $10. First up last campaign second of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1006m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Cool As Ice with 57.5kg at $31. Not the worst.
5
EOIN WALSH
Black, Lime, Pink And Light Blue Vee, Quartered Cap
8 0x7x8 FAIRY STEPS
LUKE OLIVER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
L F Oliver, Club Sport Syndications 11, EBS Racing, Riddoch Racing Club, Tate Racing, Milky Gown
Having second run back today. Last outing second last of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1000m, 11 len behind Hey Kleine Maus carrying 54kg at $101. At only start last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Wyong Prov 2&3yo Mdn on February 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Phyxius carrying 53.5kg at $9. Looking elsewhere.
3
BAILEY KINNINMONT
White, Black Club, Royal Blue Sleeves
9 5x22 GWEN'S GIRL
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Faro Ladies (Mgr: Mrs C Dabernig), Lucrativa (Mgr: I Kerville), A Brockwell, Miss M Brockwell, C Arthur, Mrs J Campbell, J Tassone, M Bradley, Dr-Jac Racing (Mgr: D Stirling), S Lockwood, J Lyell, Mutton Bird Boys (Mgr: G Leddin), M Walkley, J Wozniak, J Bradley, Mrs P Carroll & Mrs L Cozens
Third-up today. Resuming led but faded 2nd of 9 at Dunkeld 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Magnabelle Royale carrying 56kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1000m, long-neck behind Jewel Bandit with 54kg at $3.80. Knocking on the door and will take catching.
7
LINDA MEECH
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
10 2 MEET ME HALFWAY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms S Hayes), T Needham, M D Needham, Table 23 (Mgr: A Holmes), G W Bosse, R N Shaw, R N Livy, Ms M U Cantwell, Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), Ms D Downes, C M Dendle, D M Scott, Fourteen To One Racing (Mgr: C Seymour) & R G Stockdale
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 975m, long-neck behind Redemption Time with 56kg at $7. Will derive great benefit from that hit-out and looks one of the main contenders.
1
D YENDALL
Brown, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves And Cap