Casterton   07 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Tasco Petroleum 0-56 Handicap 1000m

Track: Heavy 8   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.30)  

Cesar Bessan is expected to lead at a keen tempo. MR MARKLE (2) is a consistent gelding who tried hard out to 1200m at Mildura last time out having charged home to just miss over this trip at Mornington the start prior. He did struggle his only go heavy but he was fine on a soft 6 there, expect he's hard to hold out. FIRST DIVISION (6) doesn't win out of turn but put in a good one last start at Hamilton on very heavy ground over 1100m when third. She draws nicely and can break through. THE MARINER (3) is another who battles away, 5 from 57 but three placings on heavy ground and 3 wins on soft. The placing two back at Horsham on heavy was good and Meech should rate him perfectly. LORD PORCHESTER (1) resumes with good heavy track form, respecting. CHARMING DI (5) perhaps next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mr Markle on top.
1 7150x LORD PORCHESTER
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms B L Gilcrist, W Morrissey, J Morrissey, Mrs J Morrissey, M D Walsh, Miss T M Direen, K Walters & I P Holloway
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Donald Bm56 December 2 over 1350m, 3 len behind Asawin carrying 59kg at $41. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track 0 - 58 June 8 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Laura's Gold carrying 59kg at $11. Can run well fresh.
5
C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, Turquoise Stripe And Sleeves, Star Cap
2 32623 MR MARKLE
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J V O'Neill, Miss D M Andrew, G W Bennett, M J O'Donnell, Quail Kings, D J Harrison, D N Parkinson, RG Racing (Mgr: G M Harding), P A Lennon, P J Callaghan, Streaky Bay Racing (Mgr: C J McEvoy), Dr O K Chan, N Rance, B Coopersmith, P Baker, Rayson Racing (Mgr: S Rayson) & Sandcastles (Mgr: J Mahony)
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1200m, neck behind Nosie By Nature with 60kg at $2.90. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Mornington 0 - 56 on May 10 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Chartwell House carrying 60kg at $3.40. Racing well and should be hard to hold out.
3
JACOB OPPERMAN
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
3 x0037 THE MARINER
STEPHEN LENEHAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki, J Kimpton, T Heynen, J Przibilla, G Bowey, S Tuohey & D Easson
Most recently faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 56 on May 26 over 1100m, in the wet; 8 len behind Port Louis carrying 52.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Horsham Bm56 on May 19 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Here Comes Hogan carrying 52.5kg at $11. Each way chance.
6
LINDA MEECH
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
4 76770 CESAR BESSAN
DON DWYER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D Dwyer
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Donald 0-62 on May 2 over 1350m, 11 len behind Freak Of Nature with 54kg at $151. The race before that 7th of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on March 21 over 1008m, 7 len behind Magnardo carrying 64kg at $26. Can't have.
1
SARAH FIELD
Red, Black Braces, Black And White Striped Sleeves
5 5x788 CHARMING DI
STEVEN NOBLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S G Noble
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Come Along Jeffrey carrying 55.5kg at $41. The start before that second last of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on April 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Magnardo with 56.5kg at $61. Rough hope.
7
ALYSHA WARREN
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
6 x9603 FIRST DIVISION
KELVIN BOURKE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs B J Warton
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 56 on May 26 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Port Louis carrying 52kg at $7. The race before that ran last of 12 at Swan Hill Bm62 on April 21 over 975m, 9 len behind Maximillius with 55kg at $151. Genuine hope from a good draw.
4
ROCHELLE MILNES
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 90087 FLYING D'AMORE
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
S G Noble & J K Douglas
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Bendigo F&M Bm56 on May 29 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Zourosa carrying 54.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm62 on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Chocolate Box with 55kg at $101. Looking to others.
8
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
8 7x088 THE LAST JUDGEMENT
HELEN BURNS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Mrs H L Burns, D K Noles, Mrs K O Noles, Mrs M J Chalmers, J K Morrish, Mrs N L Morrish, S M Buying, L Wallis, G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, F H J Appleby & Mrs C M Crossfield
Most recently 8th of 10 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1000m, 8 len behind Himeno carrying 52kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 14 at Ararat Bm52 on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Olivia's Scandal with 56kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
MS K WALTERS
Green, Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 9707x MOGAO
PAUL KRAMER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
R B Carter, Ms L A Dixon, S J Smiles, K F Hanley, Mrs N Roberts & R Roberts
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Albury Ctry Cl1 December 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Holy Hell with 53kg at $151. Previously first up; ran last of 13 at Albury Ctry Cl1 May 16 2025 over 1175m, 9 len behind Motorboat carrying 52kg at $101. Might be better off following this run.
7
MELEA CASTLE
Yellow, Black Horseshoe, Lime Green Sleeeves, Yellow Cap, Black Horseshoes