Wyong   17 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

HANSLOW INSURANCE GROUP cctradies.com.au MIDWAY MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +4m Entire.  

A race that lacks early pressure on paper. MARAIS (4) has been about the mark in his three runs this prep, most recently finding the line well for a close fourth over 1300m at the Kensington track. Is now ten runs without a win, placing in eight of them, which is a small concern. However, this is not a deep maiden so he will never get a better chance. LORD VETTORI (3) raced on the speed and took over briefly at the top of the lane but found a couple better late when resuming over 1100m at Gosford last time out. Lightly raced three-year-old with plenty of improvement to come. DIAL OF DESTINY (1) returned from a long spell with a respectable fifth over this course and distance recently. Worth following with the blinkers back on today. MURPHILLY (10) was slow to recover post-race so her disappointing effort over this journey at Gosford last start might be worth overlooking. Freshened up and in the mix. Sweynesse first starter FAMOUS ONE (2) is trialling impressively and early markets suggest he is ready to fire. SUGGESTED PLAY: Marais to finally break through.
1 x76x5 DIAL OF DESTINY
DAVID PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P M Thompson, Ms R C Thompson, Ms M A J Thompson & G Hilton, Thommos Mgr J L Thompson
Second-up. First-up after nine months second last in a small field at this track Super Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Reducio carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1300m, 5 len behind Lone Force carrying 59kg at $26. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.
8
KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, Silver Fern
2 FAMOUS ONE
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms L Huang
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Sweynesse out of Perfect Beat. Won a barrier trial at Rosehill over 1000m April 4. Expected to measure up.
1
J PARR
Red, Dark Green Hoops
3 34x3 LORD VETTORI
JAKE HULL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M W Griffiths, J J O'Connor, M McNally, Mrs K Dehn, Mrs M A Griffiths & Mrs B Ferlazzo
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after nine months held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Gosford Cg&E Mdn on March 27 over 1100m, slow going 0.7 len behind Imperial State with 58kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1100m, 2 len behind Dee Stormed carrying 56.5kg at $10. Back in fine shape and is sure to be right there at the business end.
4
DYLAN GIBBONS
Red, White Heart, Red Sleeves, White Chevrons
4 6x324 MARAIS
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), J B Plozza, Mrs L Maley, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, Mrs L Lloyd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), P A Rosenquist & M Plozza
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1300m, 2 len behind Fleeting Spirit with 58.5kg at $3.60. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Jacob's Ladder with 58.5kg at $3.40. Encouraging effort last start. Has ability and is expected to run well again.
3
TYLER SCHILLER
Yellow, Blue Spots
5 7468 RAINSITPOURS
RODNEY BAILEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Bailey
Last start 8th of 10 at Gosford Prov Mdn on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Oakfield Saturn carrying 57kg at $91. Before that 6th of 10 at this track Mid Mdn on March 12 over 1300m, in the wet; 6 len behind Piperita carrying 57.5kg at $101. Might struggle again.
6
MS JESS TAYLOR
Pink, Black And White Braces, Black Cap
6 SILENT STRAAND
GREGORY HICKMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G Harvey
Gelding by El Roca on debut. Trialled on April 7 at Warwick Farm over 799m and finished fourth. Betting holds the key.
2
J FORD
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
7 TILLSTROM
EDWARD O'ROURKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Vancouver out of Kukla. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2023 Classic Yearling Sale). Was second in a 1000m trial on March 25 at Hawkesbury. SCRATCHED.
3
RACHEL KING
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
8 3x535 EXTREMELY FRILLY
DAVID PFIEFFER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D G Penno, K J Penno, M Oates, M Oates, B W Wheeler, Mrs L J Wheeler, R J Clark, S M Cusick, C Dynes, D Muscat, S E Porter, B Buttifant, D N Marston, Turner Racing (Mgr: T J Turner) & A Quested
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Hazel Jean with 57kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Gosford Mid Mdn on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Mercantilist carrying 59kg at $5.50. Well placed. SCRATCHED.
12
K MCEVOY
White, Royal Blue Halves, Epaulettes And Cap
9 66 MISS IMMY
JASON COYLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J C Coyle, P L Norberry, Strong Dollar (Mgr: Mrs D M Armstrong), C A R Leonard, Mrs SK Leonard & Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt)
Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Show Business with 56.5kg at $61. Second-up ran last in a small field at Newcastle Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hippolyte Rock carrying 56.5kg at $26. Doubt she will threaten the main chances.
7
JASON COLLETT
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
10 57x44 MURPHILLY
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
W C Bedggood, Mrs M G Bedggood, Ms I Runciman, C Boon, N Davis, Mrs M E Whitechurch, C S Brown, Mrs J C Hogan, P J Casey, B G Sutton, Mrs B Ryan, L Ryan, T V Humphreys & G V Weir
Third-up today. First-up got back early second last in a small field at Gosford 3yo Mdn on February 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sneaky Choice with 56.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Gosford Mid Mdn on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mercantilist with 54kg at $3.30. Ready to peak now.
5
M BELL
Cerise, Turquoise Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Diamond Cap
11 OAKFIELD EARTH
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B Mackenzie
First starter by Snitzel out of Oakfield Royalty. Has been easily beaten in two trials. SCRATCHED.
13
ANNA ROPER
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
12 68 ICONIQUE
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B W Rogers, Ms T A Quinn, Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont), G Helson, A F Loxley, M C Bennett, A Fletcher, R Capizzi, K Stolzenhein, M Capizzi, Mrs G Jerkovic, S C Bolton & J H Watson
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, got back early 6th of 8 at this track Cg&E Mdn on February 13 over 1100m, 9 len behind Shirvington carrying 58.5kg at $26. Last start ran last of 8 at Gosford Mid Mdn on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mercantilist with 58kg at $81. SCRATCHED.
15
Purple, Yellow Seams, Tracey Bartley Racing Logo, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Hooped Cap
13 43776 CEANNASAI
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Sona Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K Pitstock)
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Gundagai Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kotaishi with 58.5kg at $61. The run before that ran last of 7 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1500m, 6 len behind Valiant Bomb with 58.5kg at $14. SCRATCHED.
14
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Tartan, Red Trinity Knot, Pale Blue Sleeves, Tartan Armbands, Pale Blue Cap
14 5 SECOND DEB
JOHN STEINMETZ
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz
At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Canberra Mdn on March 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Noctua with 57kg at $21. SCRATCHED.
8
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap With Dark Blue Spots
15 60x5 TESORINO
LOUISE MUNCE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
D S Munce, Mrs L C Munce, A D Munce, One Shot (Mgr: B O'Connell), L Magri, T W Carver, B G Garrett, G W C Garrett, Mrs K A Garrett, L Barnett & D Roache
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Bold Design with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1000m, 12 len behind She Conquers with 55.5kg at $101. SCRATCHED.
11
Orange, Black Vee, Armbands And Orange Cap