Sale   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Bill Jones Life Member Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.54)  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large number of unraced runners. THINKYAHOT (6) ran a good race on resumption to finish second, beaten 1.3 lengths over 1109m at Echuca. Has plenty of upside and will take catching. EENY MEENY (3) is a gelding by Exceedance from the stakes-winner Meikas on debut for the Griffiths yard. Expecting a strong run off a trial win. BELLABAMA (8) resumes having been around the mark last time in, especially first up when just finding one better at Warrnambool. Has since changed hands and the booking of Williams is noteworthy. LAURA ELIZA (11) is a filly by Pride Of Dubai on debut for the Mick Kent yard who has won a jumpout and can figure first time out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thinkyahot on top.
1 CALEXPO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless
Three-year-old gelding (Mehmas - Princesse De Saba) who was bought for GNS 270,000 (Tattersalls 2024 October Yearling Sale Book 2). Ben, Will & Jd Hayes has him primed for this with five recent trials leading in today's debut. Runner-up in a Flemington jump-out on May 29. Should be ready to go.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
2 9x254 DARK GALAXY
Dean Williams
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Karreman
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Holding Captive carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wonboyn with 59kg at $11. Not keen on his chances.
19
J NOONAN
White, Royal Blue Band And Cap
3 EENY MEENY
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R D Griffiths & Mrs S G Griffiths
Three-year-old gelding (Exceedance - Meikas). Robbie Griffiths has him primed for this with five recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Cranbourne over 800m on June 1. Big chance to make an immediate impact.
6
JYE MCNEIL
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
4 ESTATE AGENT
MICHAEL FARRELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Farrell, Miss R P Brown & Miss T L Caspersz
Gelding by Embellish making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on May 19 at Pakenham when finished fourth. Fitter for two hit-outs leading into this, placing in a jump-out at Cranbourne before a fourth in another at Pakenham most recently.
4
J BOWDITCH
Mauve, Pink Stripes, Armbands And Cap
5 PRINCE OF SPARTA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Supasonic (Mgr: Ms J K Baldwin), Mrs A Driscoll, Mrs S O'Keeffe, Mrs S Donmez, Mrs B K Baldwin, G G Haros, Mrs M Locantro, Mrs E S M Harty & M J Harty
First start. By leading sire Written Tycoon out of Gypsy Diamond. Purchased for AUD $ 110,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on May 25. Respect any market moves.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Red, White and Black Spartan Hat, Black Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 522x2 THINKYAHOT
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rose Grange Pastoral Co. (Mgr: C Richmond), S McGregor, M G Dennis, Mrs L Dennis, A Cameron, B M Gorell, P R Gorell, R M Gorell & J J Gorell
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1109m, slow going 1.3 len behind Artbeat with 59.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Tarzing carrying 58kg at $4.20. Progressing nicely and is sure to prove tough to beat.
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L NOLEN
White, Black Bull Head, Red Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
7 37352 ZOUDEADLY
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Warren, R Weiss, Springtime In Melbourne (Mgr: R Gillan), M J Butts, Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), Ms K Warren, S D Levidis, W C Gatt & Mrs J E Van Steenis
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1700m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Kings Reflection with 58kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Romuald carrying 59kg at $7. Still favouring others today.
5
BEAU MERTENS
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
8 2335x BELLABAMA
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Annabelle Syndicate, J P Barry, B Byrnes, S J Collett, L Darmanin, Hidden Creek Bloodstock, S R French, I S Gray, G I Hankinson, M W Mcdonald, P McDowall, Punting Mad, M Minihan, Thinking Big, Ms N Round, A Ryan, Mrs C Sharpe, M Southam & S G Trask
Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1610m, 4.5 len behind Chantra carrying 56kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw November 11 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Panda Alert with 56kg at $7. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
7
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Light Green And Aqua Halves, White Wavy Band, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Gold Pom Pom
9 3x25 GATWICK
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
P A Vawdrey, Mrs D M Vawdrey, S P Hardwidge, J C Slattery, Dr B A Boan, M C Sharkie, A Darivas, J Sargeant, S M Ward & B Barba
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1213m, 2.25 len behind Brass In Pocket with 56kg at $1.95. Last start 5th of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1109m, slow going 2.75 len behind Artbeat with 57.5kg at $2.25. Can improve. Rolls forward to give a sight.
16
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Black, Royal Blue Vee, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 44 KAPOLEI
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
L A Wilkinson, P A Vawdrey, D & D Racing (Mgr: D Painter), S P Hardwidge, C J Dunn, P A George, S R Urch, D Brohaska, T D Barrot, M La Rocca, R Kirk, D S Matthews, Mrs M Biscan, J Stone & M G Sweeney
Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1008m, 3 len behind Mad About Magnus with 56.5kg at $6.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Cresta Crystal with 57kg at $5. Risking.
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BEN ALLEN
Black, Royal Blue Vee, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 LAURA ELIZA
MICHAEL KENT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
M C Kent, S H I E L D Racing (Mgr: Miss L McLeish), Miss L McLeish, Mrs L J Mcleish, R McLeish, X E Burgmann, Mrs M Nolan, Mrs SL Kent, Ms M P Kent, Ms G B Kent, Miss D R Kent & Mrs V M Caldwell
Filly by Pride Of Dubai making her first appearance. Won a jump-out at Moe on May 13. Looks a capable type and should be competitive.
9
BILLY EGAN
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
12 25x MISSION OF JOY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Olivia Rose carrying 56kg at $4. On debut second in a small field at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 10 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Doubtland Diva with 57kg at $2.35. Respecting.
10
D W STACKHOUSE
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
13 6232x QUEENS OF VINO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J R Gray, Ellendee (Mgr: Mrs E Douglas), Mrs G A Jacobs, Mrs J L Redmond-Kivimets, Ms A Sargent, Miss L M Jones, Mrs P E Jones, Ms W S Tippett, Miss B J Francis, Miss S E R Wells, Mrs R Rowhead, Mrs GA Davies, Miss A K Davies, Ms D J Allan, Girls & Numbers (Mgr: Mrs N Melvin) & Mrs R Haroon
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 2 2025 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Whodareswins with 55kg at $2.45. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Geelong 2yo F Mdn-Sw April 1 2025 over 1143m, 4 len behind Toronado Queen carrying 57kg at $5.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
3
J MOTT
White, Black And Pink Band, Black Sleeves, Pink Stars And Cap
14 HELIZANGEL
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
E L Browne, Hellbent Kiwi Girls, Mrs C J Price, Mrs V N Blattman, Mrs M Xavier, Ms R Conway, Mrs W G Rechter, Ms X Li, Ms M E Ellis, Ms D Jones, Ms A K Elliott, Ms S E Coglin, Miss A Monckton, Hells Belles, Miss L Inglis, Mrs W L Rogers, Ms M Sellings, Ms C M Wargent, Ms J Stewart & Ms S L Martyn
Filly by Hellbent making her first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on May 5 at Pakenham when finished fourth. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
15
DAMIEN THORNTON
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
15 995x2 PARAMOUNT PLUS
GREG EURELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Apache Cat Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Eurell), Front Foot (Mgr: M Mills), P H Healy, Mrs E A Eurell, S G Eurell, G Driver, J L Greenland, D Murkies, C L Shedden, P M Kennedy, M W Tehan, P H Ward, M A Ward, Mrs R A Anderson & Mrs J A Kennedy
Second-up. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind Just Think Twice carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on October 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sulek carrying 59.5kg at $11. Some chance.
11
ZAC SPAIN
Red And White Stripes
16 96x33 HIGHABOVEME
TORI MADIGAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs C M Connell-Hill, M Archipow, W Guy, S P Madigan, B J Hill, Miss E C Hill, B Nation, Miss J E Hill, Mrs L L McVea & R A McVea
Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Afterberna carrying 57.5kg at $31. Last start 3rd of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1109m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Artbeat with 57.5kg at $51. Place hope again.
1
B KENNEDY
Light Blue, Bronze Seams, Striped Sleeves
17 6x4 DIAMOND MILA
DAMIEN WALKLEY
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D K Walkley
Second-up. First start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 2025 over 1106m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Antidote with 59kg at $13. Returned from break 4th of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Apres carrying 59.5kg at $9. Not far away latest but win doesn’t look likely.
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J MASKIELL
Yellow, Pink Maltese Cross And Sleeves
18 5 ASTROPARTICAL
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J D Payne & Ms A Ockwell
At debut, 5th of 7 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Path Of Heroes with 57.5kg at $11. Should have improved on first run and shouldn’t be far away.
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White, Red Diamond With White DP, Red Sleeves And Cap, White Diamonds
19 88776 PERFECT LINK
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Links Bloodstock & Racing (Mgr: T K M Lam)
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1208m, 4.5 len behind Ulfberht with 59.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1213m, 10 len behind Brass In Pocket with 56kg at $31. Prepared to dismiss.
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White, Emerald Green Four Leaf Clover, Sleeves And Orange Cap