Donald 11 Jul 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Happy Birthday Darren Browell BM56 Handicap 2218m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.96) |
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Lack of early pace and expect a moderate tempo at best. VERIFIER (4) has been racing in stronger company and looks well placed to return to the winner's list. His recent performances have been good and he should receive a run to suit him early on. The drop into this grade makes him the horse they all have to beat. SMOKIN' ROHIE (6) has been building nicely this prep and was far from disgraced at his latest outing. With even luck from the draw, he looms as an each-way threat. TOSEN GLORY (8) has been consistent without winning and should appreciate the likely wet track conditions, making him a genuine top-4 prospect. IFFYCOULD (3) is better than recent form suggests and is capable of improving sharply with the right run. Include in all top 4 combos. ADJUDICATE (1) is the value runner who has the ability to make his presence felt if he reproduces his best form. Don't risk him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Verifier can take this out.
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| 1 | 13448 |
ADJUDICATE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mcgrath Racing (Mgr: M O Mcgrath), Mrs A Mcgrath, A Mcgrath, Maher Road (B Norton), C Norton, A R G Racing (A J Gray), G R Bush, Mrs J Clarke, J Garreffa, A Spyratos, D R Brooks, P C Camilleri, R M Turnbull, Mrs P L Turnbull, C A Linssen, B Atley, Ms K Doggett, Dr B A Boan, D J Brooks & M A Waples Most recently 8th of 13 at this track Bm56 on June 20 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Epoch carrying 62.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm62 on June 9 over 2200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Tsitsipas with 59.5kg at $8. Has ability and can play a major role. |
8 D YENDALL |
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| 2 | 08x85 |
STARRY DESERT
ANDREW BOBBIN 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG R S S Racing (Mgr: K Kawakami), Healthy Wood Co. Ltd (Mgr: R Kaimoto), L J Leahy, K Harada, Y Eiki, T N Franklin, Mrs K L Franklin, J Niwa, A M Aboud, S Aizawa, Mrs Y Kawakami, D Osawa, T Masanobu, T Kamijo, H Omachi, T Bito & T Kanda Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 62 on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Meleys with 59kg at $61. Second-up 5th of 9 at Bordertown Bm58 on June 28 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Theodor carrying 60.5kg at $18. In the mix. |
3 J BOWDITCH |
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| 3 | 44546 |
IFFYCOULD
PAUL PREUSKER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss L M Kelly, N Mercorella & S D Randall Last start 6th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on June 14 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Hartman carrying 54kg at $9.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Hobart Bm72 on April 26 over 2100m, 5 len behind Florence Glass with 54kg at $8.50. Key runner in this line-up and expected to feature if finds best form. |
4 R J HURDLE |
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| 4 | 6x862 |
VERIFIER
NIGEL BLACKISTON 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S J Blackiston), J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, D J Beck, P G Cochrane, S C M Greene, T R Peck, P D Rossdale, A C Myott, G E Trenkner, B Bongiorno, K Ely, J Kleinsmit, N Leversha, S Jones & Butchers And Collectors (Mgr: M G Answerth) Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on June 23 over 2100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Timeonlees with 60kg at $3.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at Seymour 0-62 on May 21 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Geeseven carrying 57.5kg at $16. Can go one better this time. |
2 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 5 | x1056 |
BELLSYM
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG P Preusker, D J Love & T A Bourke Most recently 6th of 13 at this track Bm56 on June 20 over 2200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Epoch with 60kg at $17. Before that 5th of 12 at Casterton Bm56 on June 7 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Squander carrying 61kg at $15. Disappointing of late and others are preferred. |
10 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 6 | 92733 |
SMOKIN' ROHIE
NELL CARTER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Domrohie Pastures (Mgr: R P McDonald) Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm56 on June 28 over 2350m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Step In Time with 68.5kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm56 Hwgt on June 14 over 2000m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Matthew Mark carrying 68.5kg at $6. One of the chances. |
5 CHELSEA THOMPSON |
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| 7 | 80960 |
CIRCA
ANNE BLACKBURN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Miss I A Blackburn Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on June 10 over 1800m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Scenic Host carrying 56kg at $61. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 2112m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Batoka Chief carrying 57.5kg at $71. Needs to do more. |
9 A MC CABE |
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| 8 | x0361 |
TOSEN GLORY
KELVIN BOURKE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J Mitchell, G C Beattie, Bang Bang (Mgr: P D Joyce), R J Johnston, B J Meldrum, R J Trezise, K T Bourke, R J Burdon, M Trezise, J Trezise, B J Hovey, G P Grist, D L Fitzgerald, A W Trezise, Mrs P M Moore, M J C Moore, G J Bagg & T P Spielvogel Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Synthetic Bm52 July 3 over 2100m defeating Grunnettan carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm56 Hwgt on June 14 over 2000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Matthew Mark carrying 65kg at $17. Can easily finish right over the top of these. |
1 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 9 | 66067 |
BLONDE SUSPECT
NATHAN HOBSON 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG N J Hobson, R T Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & A P Hobson Most recently 7th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm52 on July 3 over 1500m, 2 len behind Master Polanski carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on June 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Full Commitment with 56kg at $51. Comes into this in ordinary form. Tested again. |
6 MS CHELSEA TAYLOR |
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| 10 | 00x97 |
WAY UP HIGH
DAN O'SULLIVAN 7YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG G Galt Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 24 over 1500m, 9 len behind Terrortorian carrying 54kg at $31. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 on June 21 over 2200m, 6 len behind Jaz Tycoon with 54.5kg at $11. Rates highly and is worth including. |
7 MS C PULS |
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| 11 | x9093 |
A BLUE STAR
PAUL GRAESSER 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P D Graesser & Ms S T Murrell Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm52 on July 3 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind Tosen Glory with 54.5kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 on June 21 over 2200m, 11 len behind Jaz Tycoon carrying 54kg at $41. Confidence low and others rate better. |
8 MS A HERRMANN |
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