Geelong   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Maiden 1512m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Plenty of runners but a dawdling affair is on the cards. DANCING DOLLY (14) looks the one to beat. She was in the market and hit the line strongly for third at Cranbourne on resumption over 1300m. She profiles beautifully for this, is perfectly suited to this trip and draws to sit closer. FROZEN TIDE (7) improved up in trip last start at Kyneton when beaten 1.1 lengths into fourth. Up in trip again here and can land in a trailing position from the inside gate. FLASH OF DALLAS (13) resumes. Her form towards the end of last campaign was quite good, albeit getting over a bit further. She's won a trial leading in and can take this out. BENRIACH (1) was good at Sale when last seen and has each way claims. CREATIVE RIGHTEOUS (6) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dancing Dolly to win.
1 x6383 BENRIACH
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu & N Gopaul
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ze Bee Nine with 59.5kg at $5.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Pakenham 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flying Mean carrying 59.5kg at $11. Made headway last time. Sure to go very well.
7
BEAU MERTENS
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 6049x COUNTENANSKI
SIMON LEE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr JT Mcgregor & S Lee
Resuming after a three years break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 20 2022 over 2000m, 9 len behind Adaleene carrying 59.5kg at $21. On debut slowly away; sixth of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn November 14 2021 over 1225m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Rebellious Belle carrying 59.5kg at $31. Inclined to dismiss.
11
D W STACKHOUSE
McGregor Tartan, White Diamond, Diablo Sleeves
3 9980x ECHO CHROME
KELVIN BOURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B J Warton, C Barker & J Gross
Resuming after a year break. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw April 22 over 1600m, 27 len behind No Escaping This with 54kg at $151. On debut fourth of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw February 8 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind Vancouver Rocks carrying 59kg at $14. Unlikely to feature today.
14
MS A HERRMANN
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
4 9x8x7 PROSHOW
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Grand Syndicates Trentham (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Racing second-up today. Last outing 7th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind On The Move carrying 57.5kg at $12. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Fiorenot with 59.5kg at $19. Fitter, rough hope.
10
B MELHAM
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves
5 95 BLUE COWBOY
MICHAEL KENT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Martinek, Mrs P M Martinek, Miss E Martinek, J Martinek & C Martinek
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Illuminance with 59kg at $26. Last start 5th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 59kg at $41. Worth including.
5
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Dark Green, Black Diamond Outline Silhouette
6 40x3 CREATIVE RIGHTEOUS
MATTHEW BROWN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss L Groves, Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown), Mrs L M Brown, Dr F H Hawker, Mrs E D'Abaco, B D'Abaco, W J Rilen, Mrs J M Boulton, D Crespin, Mrs P M Kirk & The Young Throbbers (Mgr: B L Schubert)
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1419m, 3 len behind Heff with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Naughty Bennie carrying 58kg at $26. Fitter and is a leading contender.
9
LIAM RIORDAN
White, Horse Silhouette, Royal Blue Chicken Silhouette And Cap
7 6x204 FROZEN TIDE
SHANE FLIEDNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Fliedner, G Chapman, P Coventry, Miss A Clark, W Humphreys, G Risa, D Christie, L Chapman, N Moles, Ms K Lee, J Williams, M Barnes, Bush And City (Mgr: R Palczak), Big Show (Mgr: A Rickard), Flaming Hay Bale, Dub Racing (Mgr: P Podbury), Intags Titc (Mgr: C Intagliata) & Bendigo Classic Racing
Last start 4th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1454m, 1.1 len behind Amapola with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that second last of 11 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Steel Move carrying 58kg at $61. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.
1
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Red Diagonal Stripes And Cap
8 966x9 JUST HANGIN'
TONY NOONAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G A Noonan, R J Barker, Mrs J E Barker, B A Houston, Miss E H Curtain, Mrs C L Cork, Triple Helix (Mgr: M J White), Mrs A Slorach, S W Tatham, T J Noonan, Dr F Carnovale, C A Wheeler, R Bedggood, D W Bedggood, D V Kirwin, R J Bulluss, Ms J B Reddoch & R Kenna
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1419m, 7 len behind Heff carrying 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1300m, 7 len behind Seindeel carrying 56.5kg at $81. Looks tested on the first up effort.
8
J NOONAN
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 809 SATELLITE
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Preusker, P I McFarlane, J J P Croce & Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell)
At the latest run second last of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1606m, 8 len behind Wimmera Star with 59kg at $9.50. Before that ran last of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1600m, 40 len behind Star Ruler with 59kg at $9.50. Needs to lift.
13
T P MADDEN
Red, Royal Blue And White Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
10 097 TURN ME ROYALE
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing, D J Cawthorne, B T Stallan, Miss A Talarico, A F Buttigieg, B B Tavern Syndicate (Mgr: J L Ball), R K Hallard, S N Horgan, R Massese, Mrs C E M Stewart, A J Ward, Small Time (Mgr: Mrs V McMahon), G Burke, S Haldane, E Jones, B J O'Connor, B Regan, SR Watson & Dr E Ryan
Most recently 7th of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Belcony carrying 59kg at $101. The start before that 9th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind My Angel Shell with 59kg at $151. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
12
C NEWITT
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
11 0x US AND THEM
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J Edwards,P Quinane, Mrs D Ogle,G Tite, RJ Sorrensen, S P Riley & Mrs J Tanis
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 13 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1500m, 14 len behind Plymouth with 58kg at $151. Likely to need this hitout.
7
ZAC SPAIN
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
12 90x0x CUPPA
SHAYNE FISHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R R Thomas, P L Rowe, A Neave, Mrs S Neave, Mrs S M Kermond, S R Fisher, Mrs J F Murphy, Mrs I J Rowe, Mrs L Quinn, J Milward & D P Melbourne
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1800m, slow going 43 len behind Mummsie carrying 55.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign 9th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 37 len behind Stan Tough carrying 57.5kg at $101. Others are preferred.
2
JASON WEBB
Grey, Red Braces, Armbands And Cap
13 0443x FLASH OF DALLAS
DOMINIC SUTTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Belhus Racing Smoothing (Mgr: P V Morley)
Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Bunbury Mdn November 5 over 2038m, a neck behind Who'd A Thought It carrying 56kg at $3.30. First up last campaign 11th of 16 at Bunbury Mdn September 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind L'il Capri with 56kg at $12. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
6
BILLY EGAN
Dark Green, Hot Pink Chevron, White Cap
14 x22x3 DANCING DOLLY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Four Legs, Head And A Tail, Dancing King, F Pagano, J E J Ciurlionis, Ms J Anderson, L Edward, E W J Ciurlionis, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), B M R S No.1, East Melb Racing, Meant To Be Lucky, Our Time, Mrs C J Saltmarsh & M Burke
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Grouse Mountain carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1500m, slow going long-neck behind Bancory Bay carrying 56kg at $1.30. Looms as a significant threat.
3
HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
15 5425x SHADEELAA
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M S S Cumani, J K Strongman, River Valley Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S S Craig), Cannon Hayes Stud (Mgr: D Morrissey), A T Bowers, Motza (Mgr: D Stephen), No Mistakes Racing (Mgr: J P Oehlers), G L Hales, G Henderson, J Prior, M J Alderman, J D Kilmartin, C M Vilcins & Ms L N Gazzard
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw October 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Politely Dun with 57kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Grinzinger Pod carrying 58kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
4
C J MACREDMOND
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap