Belmont 17 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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MRS MAC'S HANDICAP 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: +2m Entire. |
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Pace looks sure to be genuine with Bondi Plunge and Western Power matching motors, closely followed by Classic Rogue. TRIO (2) ran over the top to score narrowly over the mile at Ascot last start in impressive style. He looks to be a horse on the rise still, putting up a career peak last start and Pike remains in the saddle. Likely to get back again but can storm over the top to bring up back-to-back wins. WESTERN POWER (5) was beaten 1.3L when back to 1400m last start at Ascot, jumping the favourite on that occasion. He was edged out by Trio two back off a similar set up and meets Trio better at the weights this time. Gets the in-form jockey on board and he can turn the tables. BONDI PLUNGE (6) is knocking on the door, finishing 1.2L off the winner last start at Ascot and steps up to the mile for just the second time today. This is tougher, but she's racing well and can put her best foot forward. LOVA SESSION (7) steps up to the mile again now and has placed 2/3 at this track and trip. Can bounce back. LET'SDEAL (3) has been off the scene a while but trialled well coming in. Can feature. SUGGESTED PLAY: Trio can win again.
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| 1 | 11x85 |
CLASSIC ROGUE
STEELE CASEY 8YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG S R Casey, J R Harding, B Hardy, B J Spooner, G S Hooper, B Walker, Eseyon Racing (Mgr: J Casey), D J Clark, G R Walker, Ms P R Smith, R Hadley & V Ristovichis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Toropa with 58.5kg at $101. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Stormchaser with 58.5kg at $61. Competitive of late but others rate better. |
4 JARRAD NOSKE |
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| 2 | 92161 |
TRIO
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) Useful gelding. Most recently settled well back; won by a nose at Ascot Rtg 71+ April 26 over 1600m defeating Western Power with 57.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 6th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 70+ on April 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Without Reg with 58kg at $3.20. Ran over the top to score last start and he can repeat the dose. |
8 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 3 | 3478x |
LET'SDEAL
STEVE WOLFE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S J Wolfe, M J Scott, Ms F Mawana & R W Halligan Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ May 18 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Fat Roy Slim with 60kg at $16. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Ascot Rtg 66+ December 2 2023 over 1500m, 3 len behind Yonga Lass carrying 58.5kg at $26. Long time out, but nice trial coming in and he can play a role. |
5 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 4 | 5120x |
RUDHYAR
REBECCA BAYLISS 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L Smith, R G Bayliss, M R Bayliss, S J Glare, A M Lennan, K Fowles, L J Pickering, T Salom, J F Brady, The Emerald Eighteen (Mgr: D Clohesy), J B Cary, M D Stephenson, D T Kane, M Warburton, P J Warburton & A J Rosano Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ February 1 over 2200m, 5 len behind Icebergs carrying 58kg at $21. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Albany Rtg 70+ December 5 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Exceltrain carrying 58kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 5 | x5123 |
WESTERN POWER
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Useful gelding. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 10 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Siberian Siren with 54kg at $2.30. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Ascot Rtg 71+ on April 26 over 1600m, nose behind Trio with 55kg at $2.50. Just missed behind Trio two back and can turn the tables this time. |
6 LUCY FIORE |
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| 6 | 7x233 |
BONDI PLUNGE
DANIEL MORTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs C L Morton, G W Rogers, Mrs C D Smitham, T J Smitham, Ms L C Smitham, T Hart, S T Smitham, J McCavanagh, R J Walker, A J L Durnin, P A Eldridge, L D Morton, N W Stock, L G Torpy, J Beer, A E Hayden, J M Patel, M W Smith & Ms N L Watts Going well. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 3 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Madame Magic with 57.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Ascot Westspeed Heat on April 19 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Let's Talk carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Knocking on the door and gets her chance. |
7 B PARNHAM |
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| 7 | 51247 |
LOVA SESSION
ADAM DURRANT 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Mrs J C Maas & J Maas Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 3 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Correct Choice with 57.5kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Siberian Siren with 57.5kg at $6. Disappointed a fortnight ago and can bounce back. |
3 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 8 | 9x166 |
MACCIATEAU
SUMMER DICKSON 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Ms N Wilson & P Wilson Useful type. Most recently ran last in a small field at Ascot Rtg 71+ on April 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Trio carrying 55.5kg at $11. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 64+ on April 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Blazing Emerald with 59kg at $20. Finds a suitable race and should be prominent. |
2 S PARNHAM |
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| 9 | 0x798 |
PLANET CASH
SUMMER DICKSON 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG K L Kazmer, I L Kazmer, P G Higgins, A J Dobson, M G Watkins, D Harrison, M Shipley, C Harrison, K Lucas & B Batger Most recently second last of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Siberian Siren carrying 58kg at $91. Before that 9th of 12 at Bunbury Prov Champ Heat on February 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Close At Hand with 58kg at $26. Struggling and looking to others. |
1 MS J VALAS |
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