Werribee   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Tobin Brothers Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.32)  

Good pace headed by Alternate, Sacred Ted and Babalola, with World Action and Jamesarelli close by. Lots of these are overdue. One of them is WORLD ACTION (9) who has been runner-up both starts this campaign off a long break. Extra trip is a plus and has a good third-up record. Should go close. ALTERNATE (5) was prominent at the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1300m at Avoca, beaten one length. Fitter for that run. Likely improver with top-three claims again. RUSSIAN SUMMER (2) got the prize two runs ago at Bendigo then wasn't the best away last time, gave a start and was never in it. Better than that. BABALOLA (4) has placed three of four this time in and drawn for a soft run this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on World Action.
1 86497 CRANC
PATRICK MCKENNA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J P McKenna, P W McKenna & Ms D M McKenna
Most recently 7th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Off His Roca carrying 56kg at $13. The race before that ran last of 9 at Penola Bm68 on March 2 over 1075m, 7 len behind Load And Go carrying 57kg at $6.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Pink, Green Shamrock, Blue Sleeves, White Cap
2 9x610 RUSSIAN SUMMER
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C L Kavanagh, Ms N Grech, Grantleigh (S Jackson), Dr J F Kinnear, Femme Forte Syndicate (Ms D Sullivan), J R Penaluna, Dr E Laufer, Battsy's Boys (G Campbell), G N Doyle, P J Duperouzel, S D Lockwood, S G Hill, B J Corcoran, S Wait, O H A Racing (R Davidson) & G Wright
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1321m, 7 len behind Power Cable with 60kg at $6. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Bendigo 0 - 58 February 15 over 1300m defeating Pammy Joy with 58kg at $4.60. Not the best away last time but hard to beat on his best form.
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JAKE DUFFY
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
3 65269 MAGIC DRUM
KASEY WILSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L Wilson
At the latest run failed to make an impression; 9th of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Crystanado with 58kg at $5.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at Ballarat Bm58 on March 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Flanagan with 57.5kg at $11. Tested again.
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MS C PULS
Cerise, Navy Blue Fleur-de-Lys, White Seams Sleeves And Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
4 x2262 BABALOLA
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F Macheda, C Brown, D Bennett, B J Mcleod, S Ratcliff, Mrs D Macheda, Miss S Macheda, N Macheda, S Macheda, H Brown, L Brown, J Stephens, J McCluskey, K Hore & D Blacker
Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1206m, slow going 4 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 59kg at $4.80. Before that 6th of 8 at Moonee Valley Cl1 on March 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Abovethefrostline with 53.5kg at $3. Long overdue and off a low draw should be in the mix again.
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JACKIE BERIMAN
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
5 111x2 ALTERNATE
STACEY KIRKPATRICK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S L Kirkpatrick, C A Kirkpatrick, Miss A M Vanderfeen & Miss A Kirkpatrick
Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind The Wizard King with 58.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Yea Pic-Trpy2 November 16 over 1300m defeating Bingoesbang with 67kg at $3.80. Fitter and is a leading contender.
4
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Purple, White Stars And Sleeves, Purple Stars, Quartered Cap, Black Pom Pom
6 02910 FASHION FIGHTER
PETER JAQUES
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B Jaques ,Dr M McClusky , B Facey, P Wallace, J Cleland, M Gleeson
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Colac Bm58 on March 2 over 1608m, 68 len behind Whistle Down carrying 58.5kg at $31. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Ararat 0 - 58 February 16 over 1600m defeating Mister Businessman with 52.5kg at $61. Looks tested again.
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C J PARISH
Purple, Lime Star, Purple With Lime Star Sleeves And Cap
7 22143 ALL THE WAY BABY
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S E Dowton, B Joyce, M J McGrath, Mrs B M McGrath, J B Lane, T Quinn, A Slack-Smith, S Haenga & C Kirkham.
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Terang Bm58 on March 21 over 1406m, 1.1 len behind Geffina with 58kg at $2.30. Before that 4th of 11 at Horsham Bm58 on January 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Divine Turf carrying 58kg at $2.45. In great form and looks hard to beat despite a tricky draw.
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WILL GORDON
Orange, White Heart, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Stars
8 000x3 SACRED TED
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing No 1, K Franklin, Mrs J Franklin, D Franklin, Mrs S Brodie, Killara Racing Pty Ltd, G Vassis, D Headrick, Worth Waiting For, B McFarlane, S Miller, M Bingham, Feehan Racing, P Christiansen, Mrs J Christiansen, Mustangs, D Lee, M Zahra, Three Vics & A Crow & Paddington
Second run back. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1321m, 3.5 len behind Power Cable carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Maritime Man with 59.5kg at $17. Back in good shape and is among the chances.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Royal Blue And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
9 70x22 WORLD ACTION
AARON PURCELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing & J F P Schmidt
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Steely Hustler carrying 58kg at $6. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 1306m, head behind Maximum Power with 58kg at $8.50. Overdue and gets chance to break through.
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C NEWITT
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
10 5881x AZEOLA
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J C Davey
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2 len Berrigan Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1600m defeating Iffland with 57kg at $2.50. On debut second last of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn September 8 over 1180m, soft track; 14 len behind Dame Annie with 55kg at $51. Prefer to see how she returns.
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R J HURDLE
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
11 x510x ZURI MISS
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Rockmount
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 August 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Mr Trafficanti with 59kg at $12. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Azeezle with 57.5kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this run.
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JACK HILL
Navy Blue, Gold Diamonds, Armbands And Diamonds Cap
12 88x75 THE LONGEST YARD
MATTHEW BROWN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss L Groves, Mrs L M Brown, G Wright, B R Hoenger, K Maher, Six Crowns (Mgr: P R Heenan), Paynesville Gull's (Mgr: S A Rabbitt) & Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown)
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm58 on February 27 over 1203m, 5 len behind Primal Spirit with 59kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Cl1 on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Howdy carrying 55.5kg at $51. Has ability and rates highly on best form.
7
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Royal Blue, Horse Silhouette, White Chicken Silhouette And Cap
13 66x88 JAMESARELLI
BROOKE SCHREUDER
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms S A Schreuder, C Cimino, Ms J M Edwards, S J Wells, Mrs L M Brittain, Mrs M K Brown & Ms K Doggett
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 on February 27 over 1203m, 3.5 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 59kg at $101. Second run from a spell struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at Bendigo F&M Bm58 on March 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Baby Hazel with 59kg at $71. Fitter and can do better this time.
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R T TREMSAL
White, Maroon Seams, Maroon And Navy Blue Checked Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom