Kerang   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

PETER WALSH MP BM58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Limbering has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. RELEASE THE BRAKES (8) was narrowly beaten at Benalla this trip, following a solid run at Kyneton. Has a handy 2kg claim today and can keep improving for a top stable. LUCKY COMPASS (3) was straight back into the winner's stall delivering this grade on the synthetic. Has an awkward gate but is capable of going back-to-back. THINKHARDANDFAST (5) resumes and can come back further improved. Maps well and has shown enough to consider. SLATE RIPPER (2) has a 4kg claim, and no surprise to see quick improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Release The Brakes appeals most.
1 x9x56 GAGO
GARETH ANDREWS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
G L Mahomed & Mrs L Mahomed
Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 20 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Big Swinger with 60.5kg at $81. Second-up 6th of 8 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Spione with 60kg at $31. Making headway and can go on with it.
5
LACHLAN KING
Black, White Stripes, Cerise Sleeves, Black Armbands, Cerise Cap
2 516x0 SLATE RIPPER
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
W J Toohey & Mrs L M Toohey
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Artpark with 62kg at $51. Previously second-up won by a head at Albury Mdn June 24 over 1500m in soft going defeating Stage Master with 57kg at $3. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
5
ALICE KENNEDY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
3 37161 LUCKY COMPASS
KELVIN BOURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K F Leung) & K T Bourke
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 April 6 over 1500m defeating Timeonlees carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 6th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1521m, 2.75 len behind Son Of Grace carrying 61.5kg at $1.50. Leading contender.
9
NEIL FARLEY
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
4 55397 LIMBERING
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
A S McDonald
Last start ran last of 7 at Carrathool Carr Cup on April 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 5 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Riche D'amour with 54.5kg at $71. Has ability and looks one of the better chances.
6
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
5 2219x THINKHARDANDFAST
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 October 21 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Fiorenot carrying 59.5kg at $10. On debut second of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1205m, 2.75 len behind Kilmister with 57.5kg at $3.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
4
ALANA KELLY
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands and Cap
6 x5189 BLESS THE FLEET
DANE SMITH
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs H M Smith & B L Blenheim
At the latest run second last of 10 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1100m, 8 len behind Fugacity carrying 57kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 8 at Edenhope 0 - 58 on March 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Lonely One with 59.5kg at $51. Likely to struggle on recent form.
2
SARAH FIELD
White, Red And Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Stars Cap
7 17x48 QUBELLA
RHYS ARCHARD
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L J Fletcher, V McGillivray, S Inglis, B Kneebone, D W McGillivray, B E Cole, J D Pearson, J Dickins, M A Farrant, G D Spittal, S C Wales, T Hare, P A Brereton, K Jones, F Lowrie & R Dickson
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on March 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1206m, slow going 8 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 58kg at $21. Strong contender on her best form.
8
C J PARISH
Grey, White GR, Lime Green Seams Sleeves, White GR Cap
8 x6473 RELEASE THE BRAKES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
C A Gordon
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1406m, slow going 1.3 len behind Torn with 56kg at $11. The start before that 7th of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 on February 27 over 1203m, 3 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 58.5kg at $31. Can improve again. Key runner who should run well.
7
STEPHANIE HATELEY
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
9 60556 WARLIST
KELVIN BOURKE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, L Moore, R J Burdon, A W Trezise, R J Trezise, G Kelson, W Scott, G P Grist, T McNamara, A J Vasil & K T Bourke
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1606m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bon Fete with 56.5kg at $17. Before that 5th of 10 at Colac Bm58 on March 2 over 1608m, 4 len behind Whistle Down with 56kg at $41. Might struggle again.
1
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
10 6907x SCRAMBLER
BRETT SCOTT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C F Grigsby, Mrs A J Grigsby, Mrs A Lehmann, D R Storey, Mrs E Storey, Mrs D A Byrne, S C Byrne, Mrs C Nixon, R A Pinsent, Miss A P Lehmann & Mrs K D Scott
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw August 25 over 3250m, soft track; 39 len behind Noonday Gun carrying 68kg at $151. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 June 16 over 2082m, in the wet; 9 len behind Circling carrying 56kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
6
JAKE DUFFY
Gold, Teal Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Spot Cap
11 x9490 HUGUENOT
HELEN BURNS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M Mittion, S Stojanovski, K Stojanovski, A Mitton, A Warne, J Burns, L Burns, D Burns & H Burns
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Hillston Bm 45 Hcp on April 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Vonk with 60kg at $8. The race before that 9th of 11 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 16 over 1300m, 5 len behind MacOcha carrying 54.5kg at $101. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
JACKIE BERIMAN
Green And Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap