Echuca   18 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Quest Serviced Apartments Country Trainers Series Final 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo from Epice Dieu leading Nodachi. EPICE DIEU (7) looks ready to fire third up from a spell, having improved nicely last start getting to this trip at Ballarat, beaten a neck. Can roll along in front now and take plenty of catching. SUPERSET (2) is racing consistently, a winner over this track and distance two back before another sound effort at Warrnambool. Only needs to hold that form to go close. SANDWINA (8) has come back very well, winning 2/3 and just missing in the other. Beat Epice Dieu last time and maps well again here. Go close. NODACHI (3) is coming off a narrow win at Cranbourne over 1300m. This trip should suit and she'll be hard to hold out. REAL SENSATION (1) doesn't win often but is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Epice Dieu to win.
1 89435 REAL SENSATION
LUKE OLIVER
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
C K Messerle, Mrs N E Messerle, N Gopaul, Dr R B Greene, A J Halloran, Ms M Hepburn, K Diprose, F Lunardi, K D Delos, D J Delos, J J J Bonnici, M F Rogan, B D Hereward, Miss D A Poulter, S K McNamara, Y Takefumi, S Sheppard & A Debono
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Sale Bm64 on April 8 over 1419m, 1.75 len behind She's Pretty Rich carrying 61kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Sale Bm64 on February 25 over 1423m, 1.75 len behind Delightful Journey with 61kg at $31. Not far away last time. Has ability and looks a top three chance.
8
D W STACKHOUSE
Olive, White Circle, Hooped Cap
2 25212 SUPERSET
SHAWN MATHRICK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), P Gibbs, G V Morris, Mrs J Jackson, G B Jackson, N R Proud, M J Nutt, F J Gallagher, Mrs J A Gallagher, A P Cutajar, P M Warne & B A Mathrick
Going well. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 28 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind Off His Roca with 61kg at $3.40. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm64 March 9 over 1400m defeating Golden Warrior carrying 60.5kg at $4. Leading prospect.
9
J FRY
Turquoise, Black Star And Sleeves, Turquoise Stars
3 x0271 NODACHI
DOMINIC SUTTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie)
At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 March 28 over 1300m defeating Zenacity with 60kg at $5. Before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm70 on March 1 over 1590m, 5.5 len behind Call Him Iggy carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Can continue her ascendancy.
7
BILLY EGAN
Lime Green, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
4 41672 GRAND SAGE
R C MANNING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R & Mrs L G Manning
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Sale Bm64 on April 8 over 1419m, 0.8 len behind She's Pretty Rich with 59.5kg at $7. The start before that second last of 8 at Sale Bm64 on March 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Master Of Chant with 60kg at $21. Fully tested this time around.
4
JAKE DUFFY
Black, Pink Sleeves And Cap
5 090x5 THE MAGGSTAR
TETYANA FURDETSKA
6YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms T Furdetska, S Stogryn, A Furdetskyy, V Diachuk, B Masters, Miss A Furdetska, Mrs D Aru, Miss B Miskulin, Miss H Thompson, Miss K Schmeiss, Mrs S Kellett, Miss K Walburgh, P Maher & Miss O Feschenko
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 on April 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sirius Statement with 60.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 on October 16 over 1440m, 7 len behind Russian Meteor carrying 60.5kg at $26. Has won second up before but others rate better.
2
L CURRIE
Black And Red Halves With Gold Trident, Black Sleeves, Red Chevron, Black Cap
6 666x1 SHE'S PRETTY RICH
MATTHEW BROWN
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs L M Brown, T A Hartley, B D'Abaco, Mrs E D'Abaco, D B McAuley, Mrs L J Matthews, A B Matthews, C D Arnott, Mrs C F Blundy, P L Blake, M Reilly, Mrs M L Hicks, Z K King, Mrs J Harmes, Mrs J D Daley, R S Daley & Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown)
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Sale Bm64 April 8 over 1419m defeating Grand Sage with 58kg at $4.80. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm58 on April 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sunset Beauty carrying 59kg at $3. Generally run well second-up and can play a role in the finish.
6
LIAM RIORDAN
Royal Blue, Horse Silhouette, White Chicken Silhouette And Cap
7 77x52 EPICE DIEU
ROBERT HICKMOTT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Delbridge Racing Pty Ltd, W R Sherer, Nova Clause, Miss M F Shaw, M J Ryan, Mrs M A Fitzgerald, J G Ryan, C A Fehlandt, H C A Everard, M S Morton, Miss I Morton, J Morton, R Buckle, D Hickey, C B Rogerson, M P Ash, J M Wilson, M K Granger, Ms S Kemp, D R Kemp
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on February 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Quiseen carrying 60kg at $7.50. Last start 2nd of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 2 over 1400m, neck behind Sandwina carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to be very competitive.
5
HARRY COFFEY
Lime, Black Band, White Sleeves, Black Armbands
8 5x121 SANDWINA
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Dr C C McGillivray, R J Stanton, R C Archard, S McIlwaine, R K Douglas, D W McGillivray, T D Mitchell, A T Mitchell & B A Mcgillivray
Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at Ballarat Bm64 April 2 over 1400m defeating Epice Dieu with 56kg at $9.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 on March 9 over 1600m, long-neck behind Vino Grande with 59kg at $5. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
3
J ALLEN
White, Orange Cross of Lorraine, Turquoise Striped Sleeves
9 42365 VERBOSITY
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs B Hoare
Last start 5th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1300m, 4 len behind Artpark with 61kg at $11. The start before that 6th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 28 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Off His Roca with 58.5kg at $8.50. Needs to improve sharply.
6
DECLAN BATES
Orange, Royal Blue Quarters And Armbands
10 0707x MAKUSHA
ROD SYMONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J M Symons, S P Ousley, R J Cook, P W Falconer, J A J Hicks, Ms C Hicks, Miss M A Hicks, J G Hicks & R G Symons
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 August 31 over 1610m, 3 len behind Fiorensact with 59kg at $3.50. Previously first up; ran last of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 April 13 2024 over 1300m, 9 len behind Brazen Lady carrying 59kg at $61. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
TEODORE NUGENT
Gold, Black Yoke