Mildura   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Ausloans Mildura 0-58 Handicap 1009m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 3.5m 800m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.80)  

Pace genuine with Bad Girl Bubbles and Nano Star pressing hard closely followed by Flip The Switch and Smashing Action. Unlike a lot of her rivals here SMASHING ACTION (5) has been battling out the finish in most of her recent starts and was beaten by the narrowest of margins last time out. That was on Heavy ground, but did run second the start prior on a Good 3 track, so looks to handle all types of surfaces. Drawn well, gets weight relief via the claim and deserves to be considered the testing material. MISS GABBIANO (6) was a shock winner at her first start for the new stable in SA and is drawn well here, so it would be unwise to completely dismiss her chances. REVOLUTION BELLE (10) resumes and hinted in a recent Murray Bridge trial that she could show up fresh. FLIP THE SWITCH (4) will find this much easier than the last start effort in a BM64 at Cranbourne. EXONUMIA (1) resumes and needs to lift on what we saw last prep but has placed at three of his six first-up runs to date. SUGGESTED PLAY: Smashing Action to win.
1 3x006 EXONUMIA
KIM TALENT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
R W Talent & T D Midgley
Returns from a 62-day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Yam with 58kg at $101. The run before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 6 len behind Merchant Boss carrying 59kg at $81. Tricky draw but has run well first-up in the past.
10
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, Red And White Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 801x LIGHT AND TANGY
BRETT CAMPBELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss Y N Lethbridge, T C Richards, D K Jenner, T Jenner, B T Jenner, S R B Jenner, B J Jenner, L A Thompson, D P Kiryk, J Thompson, S C Dyson & D L Pitt
He is resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning by head Broken Hill Mdn-Sw March 15 over 900m defeating Seminara with 59kg at $4. On debut eighth of 11 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Diadochos carrying 58kg at $41. This tougher than the maiden win, which rounded out last prep.
4
B RAWILLER
Navy Blue, White Star, Sky Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, Stars Cap
3 0x016 THE CREED
KERRI MCANULTY & CLINT BINNIE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K M McAnulty, C M Binnie, Mrs S Paleka, G Paleka, B Elsworthy, D J Avery, Mrs C L Avery, K T Miller, T Hoare, Mrs D J McAnulty, P Mcanulty, Mrs V L Miller & C D Hastings
Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Gawler Cl1 on June 9 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Warm Breeze carrying 59kg at $6.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1100m defeating Cavill Tycoon with 59.5kg at $61. Nice recent trial winner so might have come back better.
1
ANNA JORDSJO
Purple With White Sleeves, Purple Armbands, White Cap With Purple Star
4 42x77 FLIP THE SWITCH
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Ms T Verwey-Mitchell, Miss B T Verwey-Mitchell & M Wright
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Stahnado with 59kg at $6.50. Last start 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Martial Music carrying 55.5kg at $71. Will be better for the two runs back.
6
MELEA CASTLE
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
5 91822 SMASHING ACTION
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J F P Schmidt
Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 30 over 1050m, on a wet track; nose behind Jinsoku with 55.5kg at $4.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Time To Rumble with 56kg at $3.40. Knocking on the door and finds a highly-winnable contest.
5
ALYSHA WARREN
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
6 246x1 MISS GABBIANO
STEPHANIE LACY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G Erbes
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.0 len at Balaklava Bm56 July 9 over 1050m on a soft track defeating Nostryia with 56.5kg at $61. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Ewan Bm50 on October 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Fly With You carrying 58kg at $6. Shock winner first-up but reluctant to underestimate again.
2
STEPHANIE LACY
Purple, White Fern, Armbands And Seams Cap
7 6x581 BAD GIRL BUBBLES
JAMES SHORT
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
F Borg
Last start favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Roxby Downs 3yo+ Mdn-Sw August 2 over 1000m defeating Darlinc with 54kg at $3.20. The race before that struggled in the run home; 8th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 900m, slow going 7 len behind Rich Lady carrying 56kg at $8.50. In winning form but harder here and might struggle.
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TAHLIA HARDY
Orange, White Quarters
8 93057 NANO STAR
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R McDonald
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Home Hill Bm60 on June 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Remember Roy with 57kg at $4. The run before that 5th of 7 at Clermont Bm60 on June 21 over 1000m, 10 len behind Inreadyness with 57.5kg at $5. Prefer to see her back in form.
7
B VALE
Pink, Black Polka Dots And Sleeves
9 767x0 KRISTIQUE DANCER
JOHN ROWE
6YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
K T Rowe, D R Rowe & R J Deicmanis
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Swan Hill Bm58 on July 29 over 975m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Mistavain with 55kg at $81. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Penshurst Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1000m defeating She'sadare with 59.5kg at $5. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up.
8
C J MACREDMOND
Orange, Green Diamond And Armbands
10 1640x REVOLUTION BELLE
SARAH RUTTEN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Grand Syndicates Bolshevik (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Strathalbyn Bm58 February 19 over 1350m, 7 len behind Tupoleu carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Morphettville 0-56 November 5 over 1050m, 8 len behind Foster Street with 57.5kg at $21. Nice recent trial and everything points to an effective return.
3
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 05743 THE LAST JUDGEMENT
HELEN BURNS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Mrs H L Burns, D K Noles, Mrs K O Noles, Mrs M J Chalmers, J K Morrish, Mrs N L Morrish, S M Buying, L Wallis, G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, F H J Appleby & Mrs C M Crossfield
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Swan Hill Bm58 on July 29 over 975m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Mistavain with 55.5kg at $26. Before that 4th of 10 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1009m, slow going 5 len behind Imminance with 58.5kg at $13. In a suitable race and is in the mix.
9
SARAH FIELD
Green, Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
12 75749 FIRST DIVISION
HELEN BURNS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
M Mittion, S Stojanovski & K Stojanovski, Al Mitton, S Buying, J Burns, L Burns, D Burns, H Burns
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Time To Rumble with 54kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 11 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Struggle Street with 53kg at $31. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.
4
MS S METCALFE
Green, Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
13 86x33 EMMOOKI MAGIC
SCOTT WHITTLE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
D J McCully, Mrs B E Mccully, P C Thomas, Mrs A J Thomas, R W Eggers, D J Mclure, R L Mcdowell, Mrs P McCully, D G Rossato, G L Watson & Ms E Whittle
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 9 over 1050m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Gilmore with 52kg at $81. Last start 3rd of 9 at Gawler Cl1 on August 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Koratora carrying 52kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
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Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves And Cap