Ballarat   02 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Porter Plant BM70 Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD3   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)  

Genuine tempo from Notabadbuy leading Armino. BLUSHING TYCOON (3) is a consistent gelding who was runner-up for the second time on the bounce at Sandown-Hillside 2 weeks ago over 1800m. He is nicely placed over a mile and has Blake Shinn in the saddle this time. Stick with him. ROADIE (5) will be peaking third up and is dropping down a class here. She has won twice over a mile and is ready to put her best hoof forward. Each-way. ARMINO (4) won by a neck in a 6-horse field at The Valley nearly 4 weeks ago. Damian Lane keeps the faith. Include. MUSGRAVE (8) came with a well-timed run to score by a nose at Bendigo just over a fortnight ago. He has taken his time to mature and will continue to improve this year with more racing. Go again. NOTABADBUY (1) is resuming from a spell and comes to hand quickly. Any positive market moves are worth following. SUGGESTED PLAY: Roadie each-way.
1 x107x NOTABADBUY
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), P R Murphy, Mrs S A Hardie, Cavaliere Racing (Mgr: A L Coonan), J A Kemp, B J Kemp, Mrs V Finnemore, L J Bond, S Bacon, G D Beacham, J B Bongiorno, W J Hefferan, Mrs D M Murphy, D Croker, S A Latter & Dr M Gilman
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 November 29 over 2040m, 6 len behind Actaeon carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Bendigo Bm70 October 30 over 1600m defeating Sure with 60kg at $26. Goes well at the start of his campaigns.
1
JETT STANLEY
Red, White Band
2 4x409 DETROIT CITY
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C Sutton & S Chappell
Useful gelding. Most recently ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Shanwah carrying 57kg at $20. The start before that 13th of 15 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Gns on March 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Feroce carrying 57kg at $61. Well placed and deserves another chance.
10
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Pink Stars, Diabolo Sleeves, White Cap
3 24522 BLUSHING TYCOON
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, S Hill, Mrs G Hill, Miss M Holloway, R O'Dwyer, Mrs C Greeneklee, B Greeneklee, M Peart, L Burns, L Keane, G Daniels, L Keane, G E T Racing, Big Fish Racing, Horses Causes Divorces, N M S C Racing, J L R Racing, WezzaVale Racing & Masked Eight
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Khor with 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on February 26 over 1800m, neck behind Myers Reward with 59.5kg at $3.50. Each way value.
4
B SHINN
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
4 43961 ARMINO
ANDREW FORSMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Jomara Bloodstock, Alfred Bloodstock, T Dragicevich, B Sokolski, A Reynolds, S Furness, M Apatu & P Apatu
Most recently favourite; won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley Bm64 March 7 over 1600m defeating Mcadam carrying 59kg at $2.60. The race before that 6th of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on February 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Madison Kate carrying 60kg at $4.20. Leading chance again.
2
DAMIAN LANE
Light Green, Dark Green Yoke, Black Seams, Dark Green Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 16x78 ROADIE
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) & P W Lord
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on February 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Pop Award with 60kg at $61. Last start 8th of 10 at Geelong Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Georgie Get Mad with 55kg at $61. Fitter and will be about the money.
5
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 1326x THE DEVIL IN HER
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
J V O'Neill, D G Ellis, P J Spencer, D J Sutherland, MJ Curtain, D J Harrison, N D Rance, G B Lauder, M B Smith, J L Crawly, C J Crawley, P W Jess, K R James, Ms S Griffin, M D K (Mgr: M A Wicks), Brooboys (Mgr: P Baker) & K M P Kinsey (Mgr: M Barrie)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 August 24 over 1950m, soft track; 4 len behind Crown Mint carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously first up; 13th of 15 at Warrnambool Bm70 May 1 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Jabbawockeez carrying 58kg at $8.50. Looks tested.
3
BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
7 37x80 HOOPS
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
B Coopersmith & Mrs K Coopersmith
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm70 on March 1 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Arizona Activist with 59.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Carnival Row with 59kg at $151. Include in all combinations.
1
LIAM RIORDAN
Pale Blue, Navy Blue Seams, Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
8 73x61 MUSGRAVE
LINDSEY SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), R R C Racing (Mgr: R Coats), Mrs E Jackson, A W Eales, B D Heard, N Fiore,R M Fiore, Kraving Rotallieo (Mgr: P Podbury), Mrs B J Johnson & DUB Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mixxit carrying 59.5kg at $20. Second run from a spell was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Bendigo Bm64 March 18 over 1600m defeating Yachiyo carrying 59kg at $16. Racing well. Big chance to go back-to-back.
6
HARRY COFFEY
Black, Orange Checked Sash, Checked Cap
9 211x8 DIDN'T MISS MANY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  GR/BR  COLT 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), M Charles, B Coopersmith, Miss N Kennedy, Ms E M Lawlor, Mrs P Massey, R Menchise, Mrs B Murray, S F Ritchie, Miss J C Russell, D M Toohey, J G Wright, M J Wymond, Ms J O'sullivan, J Murphy, Webbmck Racing, N J McKissock, The Operate Racing, Jjagg & G A Snow
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 on March 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bossy Benita with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw September 23 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Barbie'sdreamworld with 58kg at $2.50. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.
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DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 748x0 KIMMORLEY
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), M Corrigan, Mrs D De Souza, D Hollinshead, J Van Beek, A Broadfoot, T Allan, A Fong, J & Mrs J Spence, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, D Hutchinson, L Attrill, R Menchise, Club 3032, Far North South & Back To Sleep
Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tumbling carrying 60.5kg at $101. Previously second-up won by a nose at Warrnambool Bm64 May 1 over 1700m in soft going defeating Unfair Dismissal with 58.5kg at $5. Has a strong second-up record but looks tested again.
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J ALLEN
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap