Shepparton   13 May 2025
 
GOING: G

VHRC / BENSTUD PACE 2190m

Track: GOOD      

BYRNESIDE BOOM (7) turned in a much better run last start when runner-up over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten a head after giving away a big start with a sustained run. Primary contender in a similar race. MAGNETIC STORM (5) won at this track two runs ago before finishing fourth at his latest appearance over 2190m here, beaten 6 metres. His last run should be overlooked. Good enough to take out a race like this. DIRECT COMMAND (8) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1690m at Kilmore. Top-three candidate on best form. HEZ HARRYWHO (2) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw and looks one for the multiples.
1 7879x MODERN SHEEN
I J WARD
4YO  BAY  MARE
I J Ward
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after racing wide at Young, beaten 18 m by Aromet Girl (2:05.40) in NR up to 52 M on March 7 2024 at $17. Prefer her later in the campaign.

RED, DARK BLUE TRIANGLE, WHITE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE STRIPES & CUFFS
2 35866 HEZ HARRYWHO
JOHN NEWBERRY
6YO  BAY  GELDING
J L Ferrie, N J Ferrie, M D Ferrie
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at Swan Hill, beaten 20 m by Lou Will (2:43.80) in NR 50 to 55 on April 27 at $23. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 7th-11.2 beaten 7 m by Caribbean Pride (2:04.60) in NR up to 53 on April 4 at $3.60. Right in the mix.
Fr1
M J NEWBERRY
BLACK, WHITE CIRCLE WITH BLACK FERN, WHITE CUFFS
3 5x857 HIGH FLUX
SIMON TURNBULL
8YO  BAY  GELDING
M Turnbull, L B Singleton
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-7.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Arnies Army (2:01.70) in NR up to 65 on April 29 at $21. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2160m after being wide early at Echuca, at the bell was 11th-19.8m + beaten 17 m by Tooram Cee Cee (2:39.40) in NR up to 60 on April 20 at $16. Happy enough to dismiss.
Fr2
S J TURNBULL
LIGHT BLUE & MAROON QUARTERS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
4 81647 WINGATE GUY
ADAM STEPHENS
9YO  BAY  GELDING
A A Stephens
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 8 m by Clara Rocks (2:01.70) in NR 51 to 56 on May 8 at $16. At the run before 4th (Sr5) over 1690m at this track was 12th-19m + on the pegs at the bell, beaten 10 m by Apache Plume (2:03.30) in NR 45 to 51 on April 29 at $12. Going okay so keep him safe.
Fr3
JORDAN LEEDHAM
RED, WHITE SCORPION, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
5 9x514 MAGNETIC STORM
DONNA CASTLES
3YO  BAY  COLT
G M Muir, D V Muir
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2190m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.3m 2WNC beaten 6 m by Telern Lofty (2:46.30) in 0-1 WIN on April 22 at $4.60. Two runs back won by 2.5 m (Sr3) at this track (2:03.70) beating Miki Sing in 3yo MAIDEN on April 8 at $34 at the bell was 5th-9.7m 2WWC. Rates highly. Big chance.
Fr4
R T SANDERSON
PURPLE & PINK DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS
6 41476 EAGLE MAJOR
DONNA CASTLES
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Apple Isle Group (Mgr: C W Lewis)
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1770m at Albury, beaten 25 m by Cheerstolou (2:10.50) in NR up to 55 on May 2 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1690m at this track was 8th-19.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Rowdy Christian (2:04.50) in 4yo+ 0-4 WINS on April 22 at $14. Will struggle.
Fr5
A J WILSON
DARK GREEN, DARK GREEN & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES
7 16102 BYRNESIDE BOOM
D R WILSON
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
M A Shiers, P Govender, R Cope, F Lagozzino, A Chander, J Lagozzino
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 4th-4.9 beaten a head by I Of The Hurrikane (2:38.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 30 at $10. Capable of testing this line-up.
Fr6
D R WILSON
BLUE, WHITE SOUTHERN CROSS, RED COLLAR & BAND, BLUE SLEEVES WITH RED STRIPE AND CUFFS
8 76216 DIRECT COMMAND
DAVID HARRIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING
AB&T CORMACK RACING PTY LTD (Mgr: A J Cormack)
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-8.48 beaten 11 m by Popcornfriday (2:01.60) in NR 50 to 55 on May 1 at $10. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:02.00) beating Jacksboy in NR up to 52 on April 22 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 3.5m on the pegs. Big run expected.
Sr1
TASMYN POTTER
PURPLE, YELLOW HORSESHOES, YELLOW HOOPED SLEEVES & CUFFS, PURPLE "AB&T CORMACK RACING" LOGO
9 x4x68 RINGORELLA
C A TURNBULL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
R Cartwright, M J Ray, G W Hawthorn, J A Gallagher
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 9th-21.04 beaten 19 m by Gotta Hav Me (2:41.30) in NR 52 to 58 on May 4 at $23. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 2170m at Cobram, beaten 45 m by Lilly Lotus (2:37.50) in NR 52 to 60 on April 25 at $21. Solid top-three contender.
Sr2
A J TURNBULL
SILVER, PURPLE YOKE, BRACES & BAND, SILVER STARS, PURPLE SLEEVES, SILVER CUFFS