Warracknabeal   27 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Pony Xpress BM52 Handicap 2000m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Good pace from Here With Me, Tekapo and Dubai Legend who can get across. Difficult staying contest to piece together. DUBAI LEGEND (1) has been kept fresh for this off the back of a consistent run of form. Was only 1.3 len off at Mildura last time over this trip, and must be kept very safe again here. FIORENTE SPRITZ (10) had a shocker last time, but form prior was more encouraging and she warrants at least one more chance. THE WOKE WAITER (7) gets out to a suitable trip third-up and looms as an each-way contender. A BLUE STAR (16) missed a nose two back then put in a shocker, before the vet detected a poor recovery. Assess on the run two back. THE YACHTSMAN (3) comes into the mix today with Rawiller jumping aboard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dubai Legend is the most consistent of these and can be winning this.
1 23233 DUBAI LEGEND
EMMA HAMBLIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms E L Hamblin
Racing well recently. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Eight Under with 56.5kg at $12. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Donald Bm52 on May 3 over 1620m, 3.5 len behind Khant Bee carrying 59.5kg at $10. Consistent type who has found a very winnable race today.
8
C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, Deep Red Star, White With Deep Red Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 46098 FLYING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs w E Daken & B J Daken
Scratched.
15
Green, Red Halves, Yellow Sash, Quartered Cap
3 51650 THE YACHTSMAN
NAOMI BOURKE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Bradley, Mrs K E Bradley, Mrs C L Canham, D A Hall, A Webster, R A Erwin, Ms E Stewart, A Astuti, Miss M Greenwood, Miss S Horsburgh, J Lesko, D Blackmore, J Mangan, B Pitts, J T Bourke & C L Pyke
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 29 over 2500m, on a slow track; 15 len behind The Storyteller with 52kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 12 at Casterton 0 - 58 on May 18 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mangione carrying 58kg at $5. Picks up a handy jockey here, and not to be dismissed.
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B RAWILLER
Turquoise, Cream Zig Zag Band, Stars Sleeves, Baby Pink Lightning Bolt Cap
4 70607 CHICO SONADO
BRETT SCOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M B Scott, Rohs Syndicate (Mgr: M J Browell), T Van, Ms J L Symmons, Ms S Harden, R M Koch, Mrs M L Reid, M A Schiavone, J P Browne, D Bowman, T D Fisher, P J Christiansen, Mrs L E Christiansen, S P Foster, Insight Delight Racing (Mgr: P G Farrell), D J Fitzgerald, Mrs K D Scott, G C Kemp & D J Bort
Last start 7th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 2088m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Asternishing with 57kg at $10. Before that second last of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 2240m, 8 len behind Hollandia with 58kg at $11. Looks safely held.
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WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
5 0x009 BUOYANT
CARLY COOK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G C Saliba & Ms C Cook
Most recently 9th of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind King Of Avalon carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that 10th of 13 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 1621m, 7 len behind Clavel carrying 57kg at $201. Can't enthuse.
5
MELISSA JULIUS
Green And Black Halves, White Band Green 'cc', Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap With White Seams Pom Pom
6 22290 TEKAPO
NELL CARTER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr & W J Snelling
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 11 at Terang 0-58 on June 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 38 len behind Cortain with 66.5kg at $11. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind Weather Delay carrying 55kg at $7. Chance if he can rediscover form from earlier this prep.
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SARAH FIELD
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
7 99x89 THE WOKE WAITER
ERIN MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J S Craddock & M J Cosgriff
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 14 at Echuca Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind And She Was carrying 58kg at $5.50. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Hard Leaf carrying 57.5kg at $14. Expect he'll be more competitive out to this trip.
4
T P MADDEN
Black, Red Braces And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
8 30483 ANPHINA
NELL CARTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr & Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin)
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on June 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Mangione carrying 55kg at $8.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind King Of Avalon carrying 56.5kg at $8. Just missed latest and worth sticking with here.
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MS C PULS
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
9 75005 ILIAD
LISA JONES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
L M Jones
Most recently 5th of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Spirit Of Flight with 56kg at $20. The race before that 10th of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1628m, slow going 7 len behind Tight Grip with 56kg at $26. Could sneak a minor placing.
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LOGAN MCNEIL
Gold, White Fleur De Lys And Armbands
10 45850 FIORENTE SPRITZ
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
A S McDonald
Most recently ran last of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 2200m, slow going 22 len behind Don Quixote carrying 56kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind King Of Avalon with 56.5kg at $4.60. Forget last start, each-way hope on previous performances.
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LINDA MEECH
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
11 86070 KAUAI
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M E Ruff)
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Bendigo Bm58 on May 14 over 2200m, 17 len behind Desert Anthem with 54.5kg at $61. Before that 7th of 14 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 2221m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Okesutora carrying 55.5kg at $91. Likely to go around at long odds again and rightly so.
3
NEIL FARLEY
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
12 8x237 NINYO
AARON LAING
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A E Laing, J L C Lelay, R R Mckinnon, J W Hewitt, B Campbell & D Porra
Last start eased back early on 7th of 14 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Purler Patch with 54kg at $10. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1590m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Theophilus with 52kg at $11. Capable of a big finishing burst, don't dismiss.
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JACK HILL
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
13 9x090 CULLODEN MOOR
MS S GOTTS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S L Gotts, Miss Amy Gotts-Wheeler & N Green
At the latest run second last of 13 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Mr Shorty with 56kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 2 over 2200m, 7 len behind King's Crossing with 54kg at $61. Frustrating to follow, but give him one more chance today.
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TAYLA CHILDS
Apricot, Orange Vee, Black Hooped Sleeves
14 3x886 TAVISTOCK DANCER
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G Zerafa
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on June 23 over 2200m, 5 len behind Wealdstone carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that got back early 8th of 14 at Werribee 0-58 on May 31 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Shadeelaa carrying 55.5kg at $41. Looking to others.
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MS A HERRMANN
Red, Gold Diamond Band, Black Yoke And Braces
15 5x602 TOMBOULDER
CARLY COOK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G C Saliba, J L Cavka, S Scott, M J Walker, J Walker, Ms S Carr, B E Cronin, A L Cronin, Mrs E K Cronin, C Spiteri & Miss L Lucas
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind King Of Avalon with 55kg at $19. The start before that second last of 13 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 1621m, 8 len behind Clavel carrying 54kg at $81. Showed a bit at latest, and could be a rough each-way hope here.
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MELISSA JULIUS
Burgundy, Gold Lion, Navy Blue Sleeves, Burgundy Armbands And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
16 78720 A BLUE STAR
PAUL GRAESSER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P D Graesser & Ms S T Murrell
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 2720m, 35 len behind Octahedron carrying 54.5kg at $16. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Casterton 0 - 58 on May 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; nose behind Mangione with 54kg at $8.50. Winning chance on effort two back.
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P GATT
Light Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Dark Blue Cap
17 74066 GOT AN INSPIRATION
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Racing Sales (Mgr: E C Watt)
Scratched.
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Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
18 27480 HERE WITH ME
CHARLES CASSAR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Cassar, Mrs D El Moussalli, C D Plant, R J Plant & Mrs S T Cassar
Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shal Exceed carrying 55kg at $18. The run before that 8th of 11 at Wodonga 0-58 on May 24 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind First Day with 56kg at $21. Not without place claims today.
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NEIL FARLEY
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Check Cap