Bairnsdale   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Gippsland Grain Store BM58 Handicap 2200m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.30)  

Looking to Stay A While, Agreeance and Shezavixen as likely leaders in a solid speed battle. Tough race. RESERVOIR DOG (9) wasn't far away at Echuca last time and finds a suitable race here. Gets up in trip again here which should be fine and he draws well. In an open race, he can run well on an each-way basis. BLACKLIST (3) is stuck on the 1 win from 16 starts but has been racing in better company, hardly disgraced in town at Sandown Lakeside last start when beaten 2.75 lengths. Sets up well here and naturally looks very hard to beat. WOMEN IN UNIFORM (10) is racing consistently over shorter trips and gets past 2000m for the first time now. She's racing well enough to be a factor if she sees out the journey. ABSOLUTE DEEL (1) is another on trial at the trip but certainly bred to run it and he'll appreciate the drop in grade. KING OF CORDOBA (6) should be peaking here and is open to improvement, especially back to turf. SUGGESTED PLAY: Reservoir Dog each-way.
1 3x689 ABSOLUTE DEEL
GARETH ANDREWS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
EST G L Mahomed
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1740m, slow going 6 len behind Maxxi Bon carrying 60kg at $16. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Moscow Red carrying 60.5kg at $18. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.
10
K JENNINGS
Black, White Stripes, Cerise Sleeves, Black Armbands, Cerise Cap
2 42069 PURVEYOR
BEVAN LAMING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S B Laming, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), R J Laming & Mrs M L Hopkinson
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Morrissette with 58.5kg at $7. The run before that second last of 7 at Warrnambool Bm64-Hwgt on July 6 over 1700m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Astradeel with 69.5kg at $3.10. Cannot be disregarded.
10
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
3 71247 BLACKLIST
RICHARD LAMING
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Nz Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd (Mgr: R M Warwick)
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Morrissette carrying 58.5kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on July 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bavicia carrying 58.5kg at $5. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
2
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes And Cap
4 44018 MORE TORQUE
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms C J Littlefield, M Carboon, J W Frazer, J D Harrigan, Mrs J Walsh, Mrs L M Murray, J W North, Commandee (Mgr: K Ardley), Mrs J A McCoy, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J Bottomley, J J McNeil, DW Racing (Mgr: A Douglas), J Malone, C J Finnegan, P A Cairnes, Marjag (Mgr: D Bambridge) & A W Shore
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind King's Coronation carrying 61kg at $6.50. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Echuca 0 - 58 June 22 over 1600m in soft going defeating Prince Pinot carrying 59kg at $7. Not out of this.
12
BEN ALLEN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
5 97708 MR TADASHI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mailbag Billionaires (Mgr: J M Rayner), Carnell Clan (Mgr: G W Carnell), D P Sardelic, P J Murray, Ms L Brough, P K Sardelic, F A Chiera, Moths (Mgr: W A Mason), I J Carnell, S R Wolfe, S G Smith, A Disito, A G Steen, D Bartlett, P D Cossum, S Bandara, J M Rayner, J W Dickens & M Pratt
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 2238m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nothingelsematters with 58kg at $16. The race before that 11th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1800m, slow going 11 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 56kg at $101. Going well. Rough hope.
8
LOGAN BATES
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
6 08x64 KING OF CORDOBA
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Grand Syndicates Notice
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Thunder Hawk with 61kg at $18. Second-up ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on July 27 over 1500m, 10 len behind Quello Dorato with 57.5kg at $8.80. Capable of a better showing. Ready to peak.
5
JETT STANLEY
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 x2005 SHEZAVIXEN
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
J B Stokes & R D Griffiths
Last start 5th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1740m, slow going 4 len behind Maxxi Bon with 57kg at $10. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on July 9 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind The Autumn Belle with 52kg at $10. Can bounce back.
9
B RAWILLER
Yellow, Hot Pink Diagonal Stripes And Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 x5487 AGREEANCE
AMY & ASH YARGI
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi), K J Murphy, Mrs G D Loveridge, M G Loveridge, Dame J Christie, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, R K Hopkinson & G L McRostie
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Murtoa Bm70 on July 26 over 2050m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Goliotus with 55kg at $19. The run before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Sound It Out carrying 53kg at $31. Hard to see her playing a role.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Light Blue And Black Stripes, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
9 00305 RESERVOIR DOG
LOGAN MCGILL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M Sultana, The Out of Towners (Mgr: M Sultana), B Summers, C Simpson & P Mcinerney
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1618m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Coomoroo Lady carrying 61kg at $3.60. Before that 10th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on July 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bavicia with 56kg at $61. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
4
C NEWITT
Red, Yellow LM, Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
10 27255 WOMEN IN UNIFORM
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms H Papazaharoudakis, D R Patton, D W Clifford, W F Clifford, C P Osborn & Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont)
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Thunder Hawk with 54.5kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Socially Sassy carrying 54.5kg at $7. Strong each way hope.
7
NADIA DANIELS
Royal Blue, Gold V, White Sleeves And Cap
11 00257 ASTERNISHING
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, M Goodluck, Ms G J Triffett, A Cooke, M Doyle, Gypsy And The Jokers (Mgr: B Polley), Brutus (Mgr: A Young), Mrs G Wilson & P Cunningham
Last start 7th of 12 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 2200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Bergasun carrying 58kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind West Indies carrying 57.5kg at $26. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.
3
P GATT
White, Midnight Blue Stars
12 88649 VIBRANT ANGEL
DARRYL BLACKSHAW
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B D Blackshaw, Mrs G E A Blackshaw, Miss T L Dyke & Ms D G Dyke
Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Red On Red carrying 56kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 1614m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Saxon Beauty with 59kg at $11. Hard to have on present form.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Royal Blue, Red V, Sleeves And Cap
13 49x00 STAY A WHILE
MICHAEL TEMPLETON
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs Y N Templeton & M E Templeton
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 1614m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Saxon Beauty with 57kg at $14. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Red On Red carrying 54kg at $71. Winless at this trip and needs to lift.
11
NATHAN PUNCH
Green, Gold Shamrock And Cap
14 00689 SWEET LIAISON
NICK HARNETT
8YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
N J Harnett, Mrs D D Williams, Mrs S A Belvedere, Mrs D E Huyskens, Mrs P A Brettell & W Johnston
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 2069m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Najle carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 2088m, slow going 6 len behind Retrospection with 54kg at $31.
10
Purple, Gold Crossed Sashes And Cap