Wangaratta   15 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

Pacific Hire Maiden Plate 2000m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 10)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Mayeki, Usk Valley and Brydan can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. Competitive. FISHERMAN'S BEACH (3) resumes for a leading metro barn and has shown plenty over middle distances, both here and in Ireland. He's jumped out positively 2x at Cranbourne, and despite the time away, he's likely to be ready to go. Suited in Maiden grade, and the betting will be key. SIEGE PERILOUS (5) has hit the line nicely in both starts since a spell so will relish the longer journey. Should be hitting peak fitness now as should USK VALLEY (12) who showed good improvement as runner-up last time and can progress further. SO VOGUE (6) pulled up with an issue at Echuca last time but just missed there prior. Maps well, and the blinkers come off. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fisherman's Beach if the betting suggests stable confidence.
1 46442 BRUTALRULE
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Rolsworthy Pastoral (Mgr: K Riddell), Mrs K Riddell & Miss T Riddell
Racing well. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1600m, nose behind My Friday Beau with 59.5kg at $3.90. Before that 4th of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Weather Delay carrying 58kg at $12. Can figure in the outcome again.
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C J MACREDMOND
Silver, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
2 72244 DOC MARCH
GARY COLVIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb
Most recently 4th of 12 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Astern Torch with 59kg at $2.40. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Chilly Charlie with 56.5kg at $4.80. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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C J PARISH
Royal Blue, Black Vees, Armbands And Cap
3 2x54x FISHERMAN'S BEACH
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Williams & J Packer
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 15 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 July 21 over 2200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Glen Massey with 57kg at $2.30. Previously first up; fifth of 15 at Doomben Mdn-Sw June 26 over 2040m, soft track; 4 len behind Counter with 58.5kg at $5.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy Blue, White Armbands And Cap
4 x9532 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
Going well. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Empirestateofmind carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1854m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Eight Under carrying 59.5kg at $12. Nearing a win and looks hard to beat.
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LOGAN MCNEIL
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 36x25 SIEGE PERILOUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, A C Bates, Baby Camelot, Camelot Champion, Telly Grigg, P J Sadler, G P Swann, B D Fitzgerald, G J Minton, Pho Ga, Seige Perilous 1, P A Young, N W H Windsor, M S McGoldrick, P J Fitzgerald, P Evans, S N Broadley, Truffle Thoroughbreds, T M Dickson & B Ockwell
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1590m, neck behind Telecom with 59.5kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1760m, 2.75 len behind Thinking Gold with 59.5kg at $6. Can do much better this time.
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A MC CABE
Lime Green, Purple Star, Epaulettes And Sleeves, Lime Green Armbands, Purple Cap
6 6227 SO VOGUE
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D S Neate, Mrs K L Neate & P G Galvin
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 2124m, slow going 5 len behind Night Cryer with 59.5kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 2100m, 0.8 len behind Jazzanski with 59.5kg at $2.90. Rates highly here and rates among the leading chances.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
White, Emerald Green Hoops And Sleeves, Black Cap
7 275 AVONBEG
NIKKI BURKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M L Flannery, S Devlin, L Flannery, Miss S T Flannery, A Fraser, B Grumont, S Murphy, S G Neill, D Williamson, M Lakey, D T Ponton, D Slater, A W Park & Mrs S Park
Most recently 5th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Mr Bannock with 57.5kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Dark Simba carrying 57.5kg at $5. Don't underestimate.
4
LACHLAN KING
Navy And White Checks, Navy Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 7x221 DRAW ATTENTION
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Going well. Last start favourite; won by 4.5 len at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 13 over 2100m defeating Obstructionist carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1760m, 1.0 len behind Thinking Gold carrying 57.5kg at $11. Expected to go very well again.
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WILL PRICE
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 3x232 FLASH OF DALLAS
DOMINIC SUTTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Belhus Racing Smoothing (Mgr: P V Morley)
Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 2124m, slow going nose behind Night Cryer carrying 57.5kg at $3. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Queensbury with 57.5kg at $3.10. Comes into this in ordinary form. Hard to make a case.
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DANIEL MOOR
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 24x74 MAYEKI
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
SZ Racing No 1, Ms J Crewes, Looters luck Racing (Mgr: G Heinze), L R Heinze, I H Miller, Mrs B A Miller, D & K O'brien Racing (Mgr: D K O'brien), R M Crook, Mrs T L Crook, M H Christie, Cowen & Mates (Mgr: R L Cowen), G Joseph, J L Pickles, A J Taylor, S Zakic, Mrs R A McDonald & Divitiae Racing
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1457m, 4 len behind Bells Of Steel carrying 57.5kg at $18. Second-up 4th of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1717m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tabor carrying 55.5kg at $16. In the mix.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap
11 lx323 SUDDENLY
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R P L Lewis & R E L Lewis
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1628m, slow going 2.75 len behind Teddy Boy carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. Before that 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Blacklist carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Can't enthuse.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Emerald Green, Orange Cross, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
12 03x02 USK VALLEY
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G Mulcaster, Wentwood Grange Stud & Orrdale Park Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Elphaba with 57.5kg at $7.50. Last start 2nd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Itwasonlyakiss with 55kg at $11. Racing well. Very fit now and a winning chance.
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DANICA MUNRO
Black, Bronze Prince Of Wales Feathers, Quartered Cap
13 23353 BRYDAN
DAN CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D C Cunningham, Mrs J E Cunningham, Ms SE Cunningham & Miss L Matthews
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 2200m, 2 len behind Mr Bannock with 57.5kg at $8. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 2240m, 5.5 len behind Adjudicate carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Looking to others in this race.
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NEIL FARLEY
Cream, Emerald Green Sash And Cap
14 60 FIRST THOUGHT
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), Ms D Hall, Mrs C Neil, Mrs J McRae, T Ellen, M Bottcher, C Mcmanus, S Shevki, S Minahan, A Cuthbertson, D Lynch, M Sheer, S Culley, Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), A Cranes, C J R Racing (Mgr:C Deeb), J Carter, Smyth Family Racing, Mrs K Mitchell & G Gill
Having third race start. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn on April 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sacro Catino carrying 59kg at $6.50. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1890m, in the wet; 14 len behind Golden Smile carrying 58kg at $11. Taking on a better field but he can measure up.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
15 36345 QISMAH
ROSS PURCELL
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
J Bourke & P A Sweeney
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Itwasonlyakiss carrying 57.5kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 10 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on May 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Newyork Missile carrying 55.5kg at $10. Not today.
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J LYON
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
16 x6543 GRUNNETTAN
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D K Archard, G E Brown, R G Goulding, D W McGillivray, G McGillivray & P Williams
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 2124m, slow going 2 len behind Night Cryer carrying 59.5kg at $10. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Itwasonlyakiss carrying 59.5kg at $81. Thereabouts last time but place appears best.
8
R MCLEOD
Navy Blue, White Braces, Armbands And Pom Pom
17 584x0 REGAL RANSOM
KEN & KASEY KEYS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Dee Jay Properties
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Itwasonlyakiss with 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Xarpo carrying 54kg at $101. Others preferred.
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LINDA MEECH
Orange, Royal Blue Quarters And Armbands
18 08648 TRANSLUCENT ANGEL
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
D W Stutt
Last start 8th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 2124m, slow going 5 len behind Night Cryer carrying 59.5kg at $61. Before that 4th of 8 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Jazzanski carrying 59.5kg at $11. Tested again.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap