Hamilton   07 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S

Ritchies IGA Hamilton Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.57)  

Not a great deal of pace on paper so it may be left to one of the first starters to take it up. HALF SCOTCH (9) found a distant place behind a good one over 1400m at Warrnambool, and the provincial form leading into that reads extra well. Presents fourth up, and Yendall has been booked by the Danny O'Brien yard. Rates the one to beat. MY UNCLE DID IT (3) resumes for the Wilde yard, and she wasn't beaten far at her only fresh run. 1400m is a better starting point, and she's had three jumpouts. Hurdle is a positive jockey booking. SHADOW STORM (5) is third up, and expect more from her. Has a senior hoop aboard today and the speedy mare will jump and run from the inside gate. FOREVER JEUNE (1) is fit and tries hard. Has been giving away starts so the extra metres will suit. Should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Half Scotch.
1 x5654 FOREVER JEUNE
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A Dent, Mrs C A Dent, A P Rippon, S G Thomson, Cindy Kate Racing (Mgr: J L Somers) & A D Eales
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Calypso King with 57.5kg at $41. Before that 5th of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Savitri with 57.5kg at $31. At top now and cannot be underestimated.
8
WILL GORDON
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
2 69x00 MOLEY BELLE
JOHN TARIN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
T W Nickeas, A L Anderson & J Tarin
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 900m, slow going 17 len behind Bubion with 56kg at $201. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1100m, 18 len behind Layin' Up carrying 56kg at $201. No easier here and not likely to threaten.
4
C ATKINSON
Yellow, Red Sleeves And Striped Cap
3 528x MY UNCLE DID IT
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Mrs S J Gamble, R W Gamble, The Bool Crew (Mgr: D Paton), Ms K M Jeffs, S F Scally, EST M L Lucas, P Rains, Mrs A M Bonjer, P F Blain, Decadance (Mgr: Mrs B Billington) & B Danaher
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1700m, soft track; 5 len behind Factcheck carrying 56kg at $5.50. On debut fifth of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1206m, 1.75 len behind Whitson with 57kg at $15. Expected to feature.
2
R J HURDLE
White, Light Blue Shield With Conjoined RR, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 6x NEVRA QUEEN
CAMERON THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L R Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, Mrs S F Bricknell, Mrs C J Lee, L J Vary, Mrs M G Vary, J Slater & Mrs J A Slater
Dual acceptor. Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 14 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Allinthetiming with 58.5kg at $61. Resumes after a recent trial win. The betting will be key.
10
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves And Cap
5 48 SHADOW STORM
MITCHELL LEEK
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
R Collins & L Walker
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Moe F&M Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1208m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Mini Angel carrying 55kg at $31. Last start ran last of 8 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Regal Surge with 54.5kg at $26. Improver who can make the finish.
1
HARRY GRACE
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
6 0x220 SHAYKHLISLAMOVA
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Roseneath Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms M I Raymond), P C Bell, R Button, Miss C L Ebert, S M Nevill & Mrs C A Powley
Most recently 10th of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Star Compass carrying 57.5kg at $41. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1212m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Sethacchio with 56kg at $3.60. Passing
11
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves And Cap, Emerald Green Spots
7 x7776 SHIMAZY
PAUL JONES
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms N L Osborne, Mrs K L Thomson, RJ Thomson, D Mcnamara, A J Swain, Miss R Moos, D C Jones, D L O'Donnell & P A G Jones
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Ballarat 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tipsy Gypsy with 58kg at $41. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1075m, slow going 5.5 len behind Southern Style carrying 56kg at $41. Likely to find this out of reach.
7
LINDA MEECH
Red, Black Checks And Striped Sleeves
8 x8676 WYMAN LAKE
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
M B Christian & B G Christian
Last start 6th of 8 at Wycheproof Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1050m, 6 len behind Durham Legacy carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Cosmic Charger carrying 57.5kg at $41. Risking.
7
P GATT
Navy, Pink Halves, Navy Cap, Pink Pom Pom
9 6x363 HALF SCOTCH
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J R Wheeler
Last start 3rd of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Miss Revealing carrying 56.5kg at $15. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1440m, 3 len behind Polish Playgirl with 57kg at $17. Great chance to break through.
9
D YENDALL
Orange, Blue Halves, White 'G' Logo, Quartered Cap
10 KIWI JENNI
SHANE JACKSON
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 56.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Filly by Trapeze Artist on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on October 7 at Penshurst when finished fourth. Others profile better so prepared to risk.
5
T P MADDEN
Sky Blue, Purple Diamonds
11 MUM 'N' ME
PATRICK KEARNEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R G Eastaughffe & Mrs N Eastaughffe
Dual acceptor. First starter by Nicconi out of Violet's Girl purchased for AUD $ 800 (Inglis 2024 SEPTEMBER (Late) Online Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials.
3
C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
12 RUSSIAN ROYALTY
SHANE JACKSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Moodie)
Filly by Russian Camelot making her first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on October 15 at Colac when finished fourth. Prepared to give her this run.
6
JACK HILL
Lime, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
13 69655 SPORTS MODE
NATHAN HOBSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
N J Hobson
Most recently 5th of 7 at Berrigan Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hula Dance with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that 5th of 8 at Balranald Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Lady Emilia carrying 55kg at $8. Not doing enough to trouble this field.
13
JADE SMITH
Red, White Band, Armbands, Epaulettes And Cap