Kilmore   15 May 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

O'Briens Electrical Maiden Plate 1612m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 3m 400m - 1600m, Out 5m Remainder. (Pent: 6.07)  

Genuine tempo with Hit Squad leading the way. HIT SQUAD (3) is an imported maiden galloper who hasn't raced since finishing second over 1408m at Kempton Park All Weather six-and-a-half months ago. Second at the only other start and has trialled well enough to suggest he can make a winning Aussie debut. TENNESSEETWOPIECE (8) did little and finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1607m at Stawell last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth on debut at Bendigo the run before. Go off that run. CREUSA (11) is a four-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Pakenham over 1600m, beaten 4 lengths. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. DEMPSEY (2) got into the top four for the first time in his career last start, albeit beaten a long way, but blinkers go on here and he draws to advantage. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hit Squad to win.
1 4x733 ANGEL'S GATHERING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lamiro (Mgr: L Defina)
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; neck behind Just Landed with 59.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Boggy Creek Boys with 59kg at $4.20. SCRATCHED
9
K JENNINGS
Royal Blue With Green, White And Red Striped Armbands And Peak, White Pom Pom
2 07984 DEMPSEY
ERNIE FRANCESE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E Francese
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1717m, 7 len behind Ballistic Romeo with 59.5kg at $17. The race before that 8th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1429m, 3.5 len behind Kindamagic with 59.5kg at $51. Ran the best race of his career last start and draws to play a role again with blinkers going on.
2
J BOWDITCH
Fluorescent Orange, White Hoops, Quartered Cap
3 2x2x HIT SQUAD
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, J A Greggery, Balmoral Lodge, D Jenson, B W Lonergan, Ms B A Mcloughlin, J C Slattery, Governor General Syndications, Vermont Hit, Wright Racing, P R Mcdonald, C Z Racing, J L Pattinson, D L Anderson, E Sim, D J McGrath, S C O'Leary, R K Stephens, J M Storer & D Armstrong
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather Nov Sw on October 22 over 1408m, 2 len behind Conscript with 59kg at $2.60. First up last campaign 2nd of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather Nov Sw on April 9 2025 over 1408m, 5 len behind Cosmic Year carrying 58kg at $15. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on May 4. Expected to feature.
9
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
4 745x6 LYTTELTON
SHELLEY HOUSTON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S S Houston
Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1450m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Sexy Warrior with 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 29 over 1610m, 6 len behind Grand Omaha with 59.5kg at $51. Not keen on his chances.
7
J ALLEN
White, Gold Armbands With Three White Stars, Gold Cap, White Star
5 07375 MORTAL PEAK
SHANE BOTTOMLEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S C Bottomley & Dr D R Barclay
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Just Landed with 59.5kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 7 at Pakenham 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Jetsetter Jack carrying 58kg at $151. Will be harder to beat this time.
1
LIANA WOOD
Black, Red Stars
6 NINTH CENTURY
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Maluka Equine Managemnet (Mgr: L J Anderson), J Sandhu & N Gopaul
Gelding by Prague on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on May 4 at Cranbourne when finished seventh. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
8
NADIA DANIELS
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
7 x8327 RIVERLEA PRINCE
NEVILLE ALLPORT
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr M E Allport & N J Allport
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Il Patrigno with 59kg at $7.50. Before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Panda's Spectrum carrying 59kg at $6. Has the ability and is worth giving another try.
10
NATHAN PUNCH
Gold, White Braces, Brown Epaulettes, Brown And Gold Quartered Cap
8 49 TENNESSEETWOPIECE
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), S C Brand, H J Baker, G J Cairns, T A Dwyer, Friendly Flutter Club (Mgr: J Pask), J P J Dunn, M D Hosking, M James, B R Porter, C K A Parkinson, D T Healey & Jones Boys (Mgr: D A Jones)
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Shipstern Bluff carrying 59kg at $61. Last start second last of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1607m, 5.5 len behind Stylish Prince with 59kg at $7.50. Looks well placed and gets chance to break through.
6
J MASKIELL
Green, Purple Star On Cap
9 68x7 THAT'S MARVELLOUS
RHYS ARCHARD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T E Deutsher
Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1450m, in the wet; 12 len behind Sexy Warrior carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1590m, 10 len behind Mcwoody with 57kg at $31. Impossible to make a case.
3
MITCHELL AITKEN
Deep Navy, White Wilannah Logo, White With Aqua Stripes Sleeves And Cap
10 09 WANDONG WARRIOR
JODY THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N F Thompson & L J Anderson
Having third race start. At debut, second last of 12 at Albury Mdn on February 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Seasmoke with 59kg at $19. Second-up 9th of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Royal Summer carrying 59kg at $17. Can't see him troubling these.
12
SARAH ROBBINS
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
11 733x5 CREUSA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), D Sergi, M J Stewart, D Silver, K J Corby, Mrs J Heim, K C Foley, Mrs K M Foley, T J T Stewart, Ten Blokes And A Punt (Mgr: A Holmes), Mrs W G Rechter, M R Pollard, Ms J Stewart, G Devonport, G Sheen & P J Reilly
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Emperor Tzu carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Stole Him with 56kg at $6. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
4
WILL GORDON
Light Blue, Royal Blue Sash And Cap
12 500x DON'T DOUBT DARE
MICHAEL KENT
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
K B Bloodstock, Dr M Nikfarjam, Ms K M M Mcinerney, Surfside Racing (Mgr: Dr A G Testro), Dr J D Carter, M Chinnick, Ms D M Sullivan, P A Smith, J Vassallo & Mrs M Vassallo
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last of 15 at Flemington in the LR Batman Stks November 4 over 1800m, soft track; 15 len behind Different Gravy carrying 55kg at $151. On debut ran last in a small field at Flemington 3yo F SWP September 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind After Summer carrying 56kg at $7.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
5
RUBY LAMONT
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
13 5x798 FEAR NO ONE
CARLY COOK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Pompe & Ms T L Miller
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind High Altitude carrying 59.5kg at $151. The start before that second last of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1625m, 9 len behind Monsun's Pride with 59.5kg at $151. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
11
BRENDAN NEWPORT
Green And Black Halves, White Band Green 'cc', Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap With White Seams Pom Pom
14 80888 TIGER LILY
CHRIS CALTHORPE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Evergreen Stud Farm (Mgr: A W Bott), Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt) & Miss M M Moyle
Most recently ran last of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1543m, 16 len behind Falstaffian with 57.5kg at $151. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1450m, 9 len behind Trebilco with 57kg at $101. Not among the chances.
11
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
15 2x3 KIWI JENNI
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 57.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Second-up. Promising on debut came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Hamilton F&M Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind My Uncle Did It with 56.5kg at $7. Went for a break before returning made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1525m, 3 len behind Soldier Boi carrying 57kg at $1.45. SCRATCHED
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DECLAN BATES
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds