Seymour   13 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Vale Jacqui Sims Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Ireland's Tears has good gate speed and can overcome the wide draw to lead. PANDA'S SPECTRUM (14) debuted over 1400m in solid order and then improved sharply, beaten a whisker over 1600m at Cranbourne. That's good form, and she will be fitter again. The inside gate will be advantageous, and Nolen is a positive jockey engagement. She's the one they have to beat. SPIETATA (2) resumed for a new barn following minor throat surgery, and it was a pass mark given the time away. He's placed over this trip at Cranbourne on debut, and with the extra fitness, he can get into the money. RIVERLEA PRINCE (7) worked home well and finished third last time over 1607m at Kilmore, beaten 2.75 lengths. Is likely to enjoy a softer run today and can get into the placings, presenting fitter. CRUSH PUPPY (15) ran a better race at her second trip to the races, finishing fourth over 1400m at Cranbourne. Has further upside, and with the blinkers going on is in the mix. WHATTA MAN (3) maps for the run of the race and is a likely improver. SUGGESTED PLAY: Panda's Spectrum to win.
1 9x80x KEY TO VICTORY
ANNALISE MARAGOS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms R M Thompson, G F Moore, L Tuck, Ms V Day, Mrs K Grego, J Moore, Miss K L Harris, Mrs A Stewart-Moore, Miss K Manning & Ms L J Gillies
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1440m, 16 len behind Veyepee carrying 59.5kg at $201. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Corowa Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rain Queen with 59kg at $71. Prefer to see how he returns.
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R MCLEOD
Deep Navy, White Horseshoe And Head, Checked Sleeves
2 3x7 SPIETATA
HANNA POWELL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M J McMahon
Second-up. Promising on debut sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 4 2025 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind On Broadway with 59kg at $7. Returned from break raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Shipstern Bluff carrying 59.5kg at $15. Fitter for that run and can be in the finish this time.
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LACHLAN KING
Orange, Royal Blue Spots, Quartered Cap
3 659x3 WHATTA MAN
ADELE GARRAWAY
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M Wilson & T A Wilson
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lowestoft with 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Azazel with 59.5kg at $51. Fitter and is one of the better contenders.
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NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Pink And White Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
4 44x06 COLD AZA BEER
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), K J Corby, D Silver, S Reiger, M W Wallace, F Khalil, B E Lethbridge, Mrs J Rudston-Brown, G Sheen & G A Sheen
Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cadillac Sam with 58kg at $41.
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JYE MCNEIL
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
5 9 GOING VIRAL
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Weeding, J Iori, G L Jones, Mrs M H Lane, G W McGrath, Mrs L Taylor, P L Thrum & G J Simmonds
At debut, ran last of 9 at Albury Super Mdn on March 19 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Carramar carrying 58.5kg at $16. Don't think he will trouble this field.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
6 03 IRELAND'S TEARS
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Alicudi Bloodstock (Mgr: J Russo), P W S Treyvaud, C J Michaelides, Mrs E Milner, J Russo, D A Kitto, B Campisi, G D Michaelides & J Padam
Third race start today. At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1312m, 9 len behind Carriedo carrying 59kg at $21. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1457m, slow going 3 len behind Regal Visions carrying 58kg at $12. Can push forward again and cannot be underestimated.
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B KENNEDY
White, Green Stars, Striped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
7 0x83 RIVERLEA PRINCE
NEVILLE ALLPORT
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr M E Allport & N J Allport
Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Monix carrying 59kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1607m, slow going 2.75 len behind Dealer Sing with 59kg at $31. Fitter now and making headway. Should be in the money.
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C J PARISH
Gold, White Braces, Brown Epaulettes, Brown And Gold Quartered Cap
8 870x0 THE ARCHER
NIGEL BLACKISTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Wilkinson
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1406m, slow going 11 len behind Regal Ascend with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Imaginate carrying 57kg at $41. Can't recommend.
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V LE BOEUF
Black And White Checks, Red Sleeves, Black Cap
9 7x78 ANGEL DON'T CRY
MATT IVILL
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S A Giglio & S J Giglio
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Here Comes Wozza with 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Wonboyn with 57.5kg at $51. May need one more.
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C NEWITT
Blue, Red And White V And Hooped Sleeves
10 5x033 ENCHANTED LASS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock, S R Thompson, Mrs V M Thompson, R A Frew, Mrs L A Frew, Dr O K Chan, S Mabb, G W Adams, The R B O (Mgr: M Bradby), C J Fox, S McDonald, Mrs J M Casey, A C I Mastapha, R A J O'Donohue, D R Owen, Mrs M D Shannon, D S Whitmore, C A Rogers & C D Semple
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1450m, 6 len behind Man Of The Sea carrying 57.5kg at $4. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1461m, slow going 2.25 len behind Crazy Town with 57.5kg at $6.50. Top barn and is sure to be about the money.
14
EOIN WALSH
Lime Green, Black Spots, Lime Green Cap With Black Spots
11 70x00 FILLE EN OR
CHARLES CASSAR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J A Nairn, D E J Hunt, M Sorleto, Mrs D El Moussalli, T Stengle, E V Satala, Mrs S T Cassar, Ms E J Shields, D S Muscat, N J Waters, Miss K J Muscat, D P Muscat, Mrs G Muscat, A F Garra, D A Gunther, D Calvi, R Boyer & Ms C Platt
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Cincincity with 56kg at $101. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Berrigan Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Whisper The Wind carrying 57kg at $14. Safely held again.
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SARAH FIELD
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Checked Cap
12 20502 TORNADO ANWA
GORDON STRANG
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Dr J A Heath, G Strang, B M Cain & D Marino
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Healesville Pic-Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Librarchy's Dancer with 65kg at $8. The run before that second last of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Wonboyn carrying 55.5kg at $151. Will need to lift.
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JESSICA BOOTH
Blue And White Stripes, Gold Kangaroo, Green Sleeves And Cap
13 6 FRESHWATER FOX
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J M Edwards, J Edwards, N J Verrall, J W Reddie, A F Walls, D Lawler & G Dickson
Was at long odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1457m, slow going 6 len behind Regal Visions carrying 56kg at $26. Doubt she will trouble these.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
14 52 PANDA'S SPECTRUM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
P S Wilton & Ms A D Burton
Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1450m, slow going 2.75 len behind She's Stargazing carrying 57kg at $14. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Impulsive Reaction carrying 57kg at $8. Rates strongly.
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L NOLEN
Black, White Yoke, Black Cap, White Spots
15 64 CRUSH PUPPY
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M Sandblom)
Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 6th of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1206m, slow going 6 len behind Buzitup with 57kg at $31. Second-up eased back early on in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Parvenu with 57kg at $51. Heading the right way and should be close up.
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ZAC SPAIN
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
16 8x867 FOX FORCE
VINCENT MALADY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch)
Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fastobeast carrying 59.5kg at $71. The race before that 6th of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1406m, 5 len behind Racey Casey with 59.5kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach.
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Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap