Seymour   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H

Mailbag Bloodstock BM58 Handicap 2000m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 5.5m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Think More to take up the running with Star Blazer and Ideelistic close at hand. CROSSOVERKID (5) brings two narrow defeats this preparation, with the latest here over a mile. He's finished hard from the back in both and has placed 2/2 over this longer trip. He's further improved and can finish over the top. MORE TORQUE (3) jumped sharply to 2200m at Bairnsdale and was beaten 1L. Maps better today and Ben Allen remains in the saddle. He can keep improving. PIPLUP (10) has been racing in stronger company and will be much more competitive than the form line suggests. Keep onside. THINK I'M IRISH (9) hasn't been far away her past couple and boasts a strong third-up record. Showed he handles the conditions two back and is not to be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Crossoverkid.
1 x7751 STAR BLAZER
DANIEL MCCARTHY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 64.0KG
D.H.A.W Racing, A D McClure, S D Martin, D J Martin, P A Scanlon, B W Wheeler, Mrs L J Wheeler, A W Rudd, P J Dowling, Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham), R H Sloane, Four J's Racing (Mgr: J Wohlers), P Nolan, M W Johns, D R Wallace, B F Quinlan, Ms C Masters, A Haring, E L Cornelius & D J McCarthy
Most recently won by 0.5 len at Narrandera Cl3 August 16 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Newyork Missile carrying 60kg at $3.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Narrandera Bm66 on July 13 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Due Calzini carrying 60kg at $16. Going well and is in the mix.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
2 57303 GOLDEN HIPS
JASON WARREN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Grand Syndicates Bunyip (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track Bm64 on August 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind She Said with 58kg at $21. Before that ran last of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 2238m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Nothingelsematters carrying 59kg at $15. Not keen.
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ZAC SPAIN
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves
3 40182 MORE TORQUE
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms C J Littlefield J W Frazer, J D Harrigan, Mrs J Walsh, Mrs L M Murray, J W North, Commandee (Mgr: K J Ardley), Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J Bottomley, DW Racing (Mgr: A Douglas), J Malone, C J Finnegan, P A Cairnes, Marjag (Mgr: D Bambridge), A W Shore & B W McCoy
Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 2200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Blacklist with 61kg at $7.50. The race before that 8th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind King's Coronation with 61kg at $6.50. Can improve again. Capable of taking this out.
5
BEN ALLEN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
4 x0232 PRO AUSSIE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
O T I Racing, Lindsay Park Bloodstock, The Northwest Battlers, Seven Plus One, One For All, Travaglini Racing, The Operate Racing, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Beartown No.1, Beartown No.2, D J Brittain, Webbmck Racing, J M Gurrieri, S M L S Racing, G A Howard, G V Sherry & Three Dees And A Bomber
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Gymkhana carrying 61kg at $8.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 28 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Super Solar carrying 58kg at $12. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
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ETHAN BROWN
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
5 18x22 CROSSOVERKID
ANDREW PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S M Rumble, G C Rumble, Mrs M T Rumble, M P Nunn, P A Nunn, R Spencer, Mrs R Spencer, A J Payne, C Rumble, Ms L Rumble & Miss T Rumble
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58 on July 24 over 1300m, on a wet track; neck behind My Angel Shell carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Sound Of Jura carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. Well placed. Big chance.
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NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, White Star, Pink Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Quartered Cap
6 x5663 FLASHLIGHT
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), Jastar Capital Syndicate (Mgr: R Rajeshpal), D D K Racing (Mgr: K De Souza), J L Travaglia, Miss G M Prebble, J Giardina, J H Batchelor, M J Sheahan, Mrs S G Mills, W A McTaggart, B W Mcavaney & M Leithhead
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 14 over 2200m, long-neck behind All So Clear carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on July 5 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Quamby with 61.5kg at $4.80. Worth plenty of thought.
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WILL GORDON
Orange, Pink Epaulettes
7 x7203 IDEELISTIC
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, Dr J F Kinnear, Port Campbell Racing (Mgr: T J Delaney), B N Lehmann, J L Purdey, D Norman, Ms M Thompson, Sherwood (Mgr: R A Hood), G J Dealy, S R Peake, A R Warburton & R R Banks
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 2050m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Top Arctic with 60kg at $19. The start before that second last of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Moscow Red with 57kg at $26. Prepared to risk.
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B RAWILLER
Black, White Band And Sleeves, Black Cap
8 43185 GRINZINGER FASHION
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
J Wheeler
At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Sound Of Jura with 57kg at $12. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 on July 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Silent Shares with 57kg at $61. Deserves consideration.
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LACHLAN KING
Orange, Blue Halves, White 'G' Logo, Quartered Cap
9 x1643 THINK I'M IRISH
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A B Buckley & Ms C Shaw-Boyd
Last start 3rd of 13 at this track Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 55.5kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Albury Cl1-Sw on July 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Blazing Sword carrying 57kg at $5. Has claims.
4
BEAU MERTENS
White, Purple Sleeves, Green Thistle, Green Epaulettes, Quartered Cap
10 77688 PIPLUP
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R J Goodwin, J Clark, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), J Rhind, D Gauci & Two Pods Racing (Mgr: P Podbury)
Last start 8th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 2200m, 3 len behind Dun Wondering carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that 8th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on July 23 over 2400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lunar Powered with 56.5kg at $8.50. Deserves another chance this suitable line-up.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
11 58567 EVERYTHINGISAUTUMN
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Herodicus Racing 9 (Mgr: Dr D J Tickell), P L Ward, G P Crole, M Simari, G W Fielding, S Bickley, S M Kelly, Connie Pies (Mgr: M J Conway), T Mikunda, Pearson Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Pearson), D W Campbell & Malua Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T A Corstens)
Last start 7th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind The Yachtsman with 56.5kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Top Arctic with 57.5kg at $9.50. Looking to others.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Purple And Lilac Quarters, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 85687 EYE OF EPAULETTE
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M T Binaisse, M Ali, Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien), M J Orr, G J Pollard, S T Sheedy, Miss D Bajada & D R Greig
Most recently 7th of 11 at Moe Bm64 on August 24 over 2050m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Brilliant Venture carrying 54kg at $19. The run before that 8th of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Saint Winifred with 57.5kg at $18. Prepared to risk on recent form.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
13 4x787 MORNINGTON MASK
DEAN BINAISSE
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B C Davies & Mrs L Davies
Most recently from last on the turn 7th of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Gymkhana with 57kg at $61. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm64 on July 25 over 1550m, slow going 13 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 55.5kg at $101. Likely to find this out of reach.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Black, Purple Stars, Pink Armbands, Black Cap, Purple Stars
14 90435 PRINCE BEEJAY
MICHAEL JONES
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A J Smith & J B Kelly
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Swan Hill Bm64 on July 29 over 2400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Take A Pick carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 2004m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Azeola with 58kg at $12. Passing.
8
C J PARISH
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
15 7x938 SECOND NATURE
BARRY MALANCZYN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B T Malanczyn, Ms L R Holmes, A J Wilson, Mrs O Cymbalak, J Cymbalak, Ms N Cymbalak, M D Cymbalak, Ms J E Lewin, Mrs S K Sims & R J Board
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 14 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1590m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Lord Domino carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 1454m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Sheer Lunacy with 56kg at $8. Doubt he is a winning hope in this.
3
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
White, Emerald Green And Navy Blue Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
16 12556 THINK MORE
SCOTT MCINTOSH
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
S A McIntosh & Mrs M E Mcintosh
Last start 6th of 13 at Berrigan Bm50 on August 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Grey Lad carrying 59kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 2050m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Top Arctic with 56kg at $11. Happy to overlook.
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HANNAH EDGLEY
Tangerine, White Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap