Warrnambool   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Callaghan Motors VOBIS Gold Strike 1000m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large representation of first starters. KILLIANA (1) brings solid form into this, winning two of three to date, taking the Vobis Gold Rush at Bendigo as favourite last time out. Like her staying to the shorter trips having struggled at the end of 1200m prior. Hard to knock. MEISHO (3) ran well fresh at Morphettville in the Listed Without Fear Stakes, no match for a smart winner there but holding second. That winner didn't quite measure up on Saturday but Meisho should be fitter and maps well. MISS OLE (12) is a filly by hot sire Ole Kirk who has jumped out well and has claims. ROMANTIC MISS (9) was even on debut, not far away in a bunched finish. Can improve into this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Killiana to win.
1 141 KILLIANA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Brentknoll Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T A Lillie), T B Kerin, Onion Balls Racing (Mgr: D J Rowe), B P Carson, S R Thompson, Mrs V M Thompson, The Fighting Cowboys (Mgr: D Harland) & B S Wilson
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Vobis Gold Rush April 12 over 1100m defeating Salty Pearl with 56kg at $2.25. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Caulfield Vobis Showdown on March 15 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind McGaw carrying 56kg at $2.60. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.
4
CELINE GAUDRAY
White With Pink, Grey And Black Horse Heads Band And Armband
2 7x2 SALTY PEARL
CIARON MAHER
2YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
Starblue Racing TLO Malice, CMR LOF, B McEgan, Ms S Zickert, R Watson, D J Hicks, Here Comes the Grey, A H H Lau, P Warren, Furlong Tiered Seats, S J Bartlett, Miss A Batsiokis, J L Doggett, Mrs B J Jackson, R Nable, M W Purvis, Spent It & Sewgoolam Racing Connection
Second-up. First start 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the LR M Cooper on November 30 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Palm Angel with 56kg at $13. Returned from break 2nd of 9 at Bendigo Vobis Gold Rush on April 12 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Killiana carrying 56kg at $17. Fitter and worth following up.
13
J ALLEN
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
3 252x2 MEISHO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms B J Patterson, M J Mattsson, R M Scales, Mrs J M Scales, B R Cross, J A Robertson, H R Smart, J A F Rabl, D A Wouters, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, C D Barton, M W Ridgway, Pertobe Road, L T Caffrey, T M Scales, G Y B O Syndicate, B J Tatterson, L Preston & D Adams
Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Morphettville in the LR Without Fear on April 12 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Petit Artiste with 55.5kg at $1.35. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Maribyrnong Plt on November 5 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tycoon Star with 56kg at $13. Further improvement in store.
3
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black MR And Sleeves, White Stripe, Black Cap, White Seams
4 92x1 MRS IGLESIA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1000m defeating Bedourie carrying 56kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Bendigo 2yo Hcp on November 13 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Hello Romeo carrying 57kg at $4.50. Back in great shape and can play a role in the finish.
2
BEN ALLEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
5 53 WINTERY
AARON PURCELL
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), Mrs J McKenna, Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), S R Bache, T I M Joyce, W Cockram, J H Batchelor, H R Skene, P J Gregory & Miss S Negre
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1100m, 2 len behind Excenia carrying 57kg at $8.50. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Bendigo Vobis Gold Rush on April 12 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Killiana carrying 56kg at $17. Shouldn't be far away again.
9
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
6 42x GRANDSTRAZ
JASON WARREN
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1121m, 2.25 len behind Beskar with 56kg at $5.50. On debut fourth of 8 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp November 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Shining Smile with 55kg at $10. Expecting a strong run fresh.
6
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap And Pom Pom
7 2 SWOBODA
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter)
Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Terang 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1000m, 5 len behind All Pink carrying 56kg at $4. Others rate better.
7
HARRY GRACE
Red, White Epaulettes, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Cap
8 7x5 RAISON D'ROSE
JOHN MOLONEY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs F B Earle, Mrs J P Ferguson, Mrs E Baker, Ms T Nichols, Ms C Brenton, Ms S Culbert, Ms A Bryant, Ms B Hankinson, Ms B Snell, Ms A French, Ms C Ghezzi, Ms H Lenthall, Ms S Boles, Mrs A L Couper, Ms A Kingsley, Mrs E L Noble, Ms K Peut, Ms K Macfarlane, Ms G Moloney Elsworthy & Mrs C A Crosby
Second-up. First start 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mm 2yo Classic on December 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Invincible Woman carrying 56kg at $17. Returned from break second last in a small field at Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1100m, 5 len behind Saluted with 57kg at $10. Looking to others.
10
TEODORE NUGENT
Green, White Cap
9 5 ROMANTIC MISS
TOM DABERNIG
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
Was well in the market at debut, faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Mrs Iglesia carrying 56kg at $5. Was runner-up in a trial at Warracknabeal on April 22 over 1000m. Can improve.
8
B SHINN
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
10 ARIZONA LUCK
SYMON WILDE
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, G A Struth, Mrs S L Wilson, JW Pietromonaco, P P Irvine, Mrs L M Bryant, G M Bryant, A Jackson, D Hibbert, T J Auld, J Smith, A A Hibbert, D O Moloney, D Sargent, D A Hibbert & B J Watson
First starter. Two-year-old filly by Lucky Vega out of Arizona Belle. At the most recent trial finished fourth at a Warracknabeal over 1000m April 22. Makes debut on home track and can make an immediate impact despite a tricky gate.
11
LINDA MEECH
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
11 MISS ELLANEOUS
HENRY DWYER
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
J C Mackenzie, Ms L Duncan, M J Gyde, G D Guest, A R T Team Dwyer, I F Foster, M B Amtsberg, D B L Swifte, S J Pewtress, P R Lewis, J I Halsall, S M McAlister, D R M Wood, M Chester, Ms T Hernon, Mr B Menzel, C Burdon, H D R Champagne Club, Kariba Racing, Kratzie Racing 102, Frederick Foz Syndicate
First starter by Brazen Beau out of Jesting. Won a jump-out at Avoca on April 14. Strong each-way chance on debut.
5
MITCHELL AITKEN
Purple, Gold 5 Stars, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap With Gold Star
12 MISS OLE
CLINTON MCDONALD
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs M Alysandratos, D Alysandratos, Mrs S Antonopoulos, T Antonopoulos, N Dimitrakis, P Groidis, R Taylor & L Jervis
First starter by Ole Kirk out of Tune Doubt. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 14. Winning chance on debut.
6
B MELHAM
Royal Blue, White Cross And Chevron Sleeves
13 MY SHALONA
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs U Williams, M Choueifate, G Homley, J Tarrant, Yawn, Peachester Lodge, S Thompson, Odd Bods, K Thompson, C Smith, G A Asling, G N Asling, Ms E Clarke, Brittain Racing, S C G Racing, Ms H Uebergang, Shakin In Ya Boots & Mrs V S Carter.
Two-year-old filly making debut by Shalaa out of Arizona Girl. Won a trial at Terang over 800m April 14. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
1
D YENDALL
GREEN AND GOLD CHEVRONS, QUARTERED CAP
14 PREVENTION
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
R A Holburt, B R Holburt & P Graybrook
Filly by Vino Rosso on debut. Ran 3rd in a Cranbourne jump-out on April 7. Tricky gate so happy to watch this time.
14
J MOTT
Orange, Black Rule Prostate Cancer Logo, Sleeves, Logo On Cap
15 STAR OF ROSSA
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs U Williams, P Fadda, J Lazos, Mrs L A Newman, B J Newman, A Hastie, B Macandrew, A J Leighton & S P Jarman
On debut. Two-year-old filly by Tosen Stardom out of Magna Rossa. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Terang over 800m. Trained on the course but others rate better and looks tested this line-up.
9
L CURRIE
TURQUOISE, RUBY RED CROSS, GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
16 SUZE SPRITZ
DOMINIC SUTTON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie) & Hesket Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D J Moodie)
On debut. Two-year-old filly by Bivouac out of Spirits Dance. At the most recent trial finished fourth on April 10 at Caulfield Heath over 800m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
4
BILLY EGAN
Lime Green, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands