Coleraine   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

Ritchies IGA Hamilton 0 - 58 Highweight Hcp 2250m

Track: SOFT 5     Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.80)  

Solid pace on the cards with Knuckle and Knight On The Ice who like to get rolling early. Onto the flat now and SHOGUN EXPRESS (2) is racing well, placing in his past three starts. He's been finding the line quite well in stronger races, especially the effort when beaten two lengths at Moe. Should go close off that effort. KNIGHT ON THE ICE (1) broke through for a maiden win at Warrnambool last time out when rising to 2000m. Looks a real staying type so he should measure up going further in trip. EYES TO ME (7) was unsuited back to 1700m at Warrnambool last time in a stronger race. Up in trip now suits, he'll be hard to get past. TOSEN GLORY (6) was solid at Hamilton last time and can get into the finish while KNUCKLE (3) is a minor hope on the run two back at Echuca. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shogun Express to win.
1 52321 KNIGHT ON THE ICE
JAYMEE COCKRAM
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 70.0KG
Miss J S Cockram, S Cockram, Mrs T M Cockram, M R Hayman, Mrs J L Hayman & Miss T L Hayman
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw July 24 over 2000m in the wet defeating Thurmond carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 13 at Moe Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1614m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Norma's Fleet carrying 59.5kg at $5. Can go on with it with the confidence high.
2
ARRON LYNCH
Black, Teal Diamond Sleeves
2 48233 SHOGUN EXPRESS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
D A Harten, G D McIntosh, Ms J E Sadler, Ms H Clarey, Dr E J Cassar, Mrs S Watts, G D Pritchard, G P Whiting, Gals Kan (Mgr: Mrs K J Callanan), P J Keys, D R Frost, S L Donaghey, Mrs M J Cassar, B G Brindle, Mrs N J Estall, H Ngo, J Mulder, M Simpson, M D Smith & Ms J Quinn
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58-Hwgt on July 6 over 2350m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Smiling Assassin with 69kg at $4.60. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Clinched carrying 59kg at $9. Rates a strong winning hope.
6
WILL GORDON
White, Emerald Band, Royal Blue Stripe, White Cross, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Crosses, Emerald Cap
3 61045 KNUCKLE
ERIC MUSGROVE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
M R Adriaans, Mrs L Adriaans, S McInerney, M Pedretti, Miss G De Vincenzo, R Stevens, B Gargiulo, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), M Christodoulou, N Bogdanovski, S W Dando, T Alford, S Nelson, Miss K Adriaans, B Adriaans, D J L Hunter, D Saffin, A Pryor, D Kinder & L Curry
Most recently 5th of 9 at Casterton 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1800m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Feargal with 69kg at $10. Before that 4th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 2069m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Ninyo with 62kg at $18. Worth another chance.
5
BRANDON CLARKE
White, Lime Fleur De Lys, Black Sleeves, Lime Diablo, Black And Lime Quartered Cap
4 x0219 FOREVER WELL
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BAY  MARE 67.0KG
N J Rule, Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor) & Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde)
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Makusha with 58kg at $12. The run before that won by 2 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw May 16 over 2231m defeating Just Landed carrying 67.5kg at $8.50. Not the worst in this, could find a place.
4
M KELLY
White, Mauve Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
5 00805 IN YOUR HANDS
ANDREA LEEK
6YO  BAY  MARE 67.0KG
Ms A Leek, J J DeMaria, N J Demaria, R MARTINEZ, B Koutsotheodoros, N Dalia, L Adamson, A McConalogue, B Pinches, M D Ikin, C Roberts, J Gresham & J Gresham
Most recently 5th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 2238m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Nothingelsematters carrying 53kg at $18. The race before that 10th of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Preservator carrying 58.5kg at $13. Place chance.
11
MR LUCA REMONDET
Green, White Hoops, Pink Sleeves And Cap
6 08263 TOSEN GLORY
KELVIN BOURKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, Bang Bang (Mgr: P D Joyce), R J Johnston, B J Meldrum, R J Trezise, K T Bourke, R J Burdon, M Trezise, J Trezise, B J Hovey, G P Grist, D L Fitzgerald, A W Trezise, Mrs P M Moore, M J C Moore, G J Bagg & T P Spielvogel
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Bergasun carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 2004m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Azeola with 58kg at $7.50. Good each way chance.
8
ROSS O'SULLIVAN
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
7 47328 EYES TO ME
AARON PURCELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
R S S, Purcells Enjoy Racing, S Shimosaka, T Sakai, S Shirai, N Hiyoshi, Ms A Tsushima, S Tamura, R Arai, Y Ozaki, S Suzuki, H Omachi, S Tojo, Y Ikezuki, S Hori, Y Kitamura, Y Ishihara, S Morisawa, R Kawasaki & J Shimizu
Most recently 8th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm64 on July 24 over 1700m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Champagne Jenni carrying 54.5kg at $11. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 14 over 3600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Split carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Can bounce back.
10
TOM RYAN
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
8 19767 SHARMA PRINCESS
LINDSAY CADZOW
6YO  BAY  MARE 66.0KG
L J Cadzow & Mrs K E Cadzow
Most recently second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on July 22 over 2200m, 12 len behind Southby with 54kg at $41. The start before that 6th of 9 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on July 11 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Flying Assassin carrying 56kg at $6. Looks safely held.
9
CILLIN LEONARD
Green And Gold Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 x0050 AMERICAIN MISS
KAYE EDWARDS
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 65.0KG
Ms K G Edwards, D G Edwards & Mrs M K Young
Most recently second last of 12 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 2200m, on heavy track; 55 len behind Bergasun with 55.5kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 13 at Mildura 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Timeonlees with 55.5kg at $71. Unlikely to threaten.
3
G J WALSH
Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Black Cap
10 647x3 DEMPSEY GIRL
JOHN BROOKS
6YO  BAY  MARE 65.0KG
J G Brooks & D J Duffy
Second-up. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Warrnambool Bm64-Hwgt on July 6 over 1700m, in the wet; 3 len behind Astradeel carrying 65kg at $71. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on November 2 2023 over 2000m, 21 len behind Peaky Ridge carrying 57.5kg at $41. Fitter, in the mix.
7
JORDAN HART
Black, Pink V, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
11 02848 TOMBOULDER
CARLY COOK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
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
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 2069m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Najle with 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58-Hwgt on July 6 over 2350m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Smiling Assassin carrying 65kg at $31. Place looks best.
10
JORDAN RATCLIFFE
Burgundy, Gold Lion, Navy Blue Sleeves, Burgundy Armbands And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
12 70068 SWEET LIAISON
NICK HARNETT
8YO  B/BR  MARE 65.0KG
N J Harnett, Mrs D D Williams, Mrs S A Belvedere, Mrs D E Huyskens, Mrs P A Brettell & W Johnston
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 2069m, in the wet; 11 len behind Najle with 55kg at $26. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 2088m, slow going 6 len behind Retrospection carrying 54kg at $31. Will need to improve sharply.
1
DAVID MULCAHY
Purple, Gold Crossed Sashes And Cap