Stawell 18 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Discover Northern Grampians Maiden Plate 2000m Track: HVY9 Clouds (Max: 17) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.08) |
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Looks a keen contest with Call Me Francis and Nothin' Wong Here pressing for the lead with Cristaria and Chouxdino close at hand. NOTHIN' WONG HERE (8) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 0.8 lengths away in second over 2050m at Wodonga when he was prominent throughout. The maiden win looks close and he gets every chance from the draw. CRISTARIA (12) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at Seymour, beaten 4.5 lengths. Rates well on that and should be hard to hold out. SPICY APPLE (10) improved last start but found a couple better over 1894m at Kyneton, beaten 2.75 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Chance on that effort. PATH TO VICTORY (9) has shown some ability in three runs to date and has each way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nothin' Wong Here to win.
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Affinedeel
MATT CUMANI 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M Cumani, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R C Benkel), Brighton Stables Done Deal (Mgr: Ms K M Fitzsimons), K P E Rochford, Mrs B A Bennett, Bundah Beginners (Mgr: T Cooper), R L Cox, P De Chela, G Eastick, D Hoes, L J Morgan, J L Pickles, B A Shofer, Mrs S Spratling, Hon. G J Williamson, Mrs A Paton Having third race start. At debut, second last of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1457m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Regal Visions with 58kg at $18. Last start second last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1525m, 8 len behind Soldier Boi carrying 59kg at $51. Happy to look elsewhere on what he's shown so far. |
5 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 2 | 356x3 |
BOY FROM OZ
AMY & ASH YARGI 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Yargi Racing (Mgr Ms A Yargi) Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd in a small field at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Wonderdownunder with 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Areaan with 58kg at $7.50. Fitter and a winning chance. |
15 WILL GORDON |
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| 3 | 4630x |
CALL ME FRANCIS
JOANNE MUGAVIN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mr R J Sargeant Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Scone Cl1-Sw November 18 over 1600m, 10 len behind Mount Bona with 56.5kg at $151. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Tamworth Mdn September 8 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Brutal Elegance carrying 56.5kg at $71. See this. |
14 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 4 | 62903 |
CHOUXDINO
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T P Marjanovic, D Modric & Ms J M Whiting Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1760m, 5.5 len behind Fenestella carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The start before that ran last of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 37 len behind Think Your Amazing carrying 59.5kg at $41. Place hope. |
1 B RAWILLER |
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| 5 | 009 |
I'MNODRUMMERBOY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), G Morton, Empachly Syndicate (Mgr: C J Siegmann), A Scerri, Mrs C Scerri, Willows Racing 2 (Mgr: B M Wilson) & S M Humphries At the latest run ran last of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 2238m, 50 len behind Angel Feet carrying 59kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 8 len behind Think Your Amazing carrying 59kg at $101. Struggling to be competitive and impossible to recommend. |
11 T P MADDEN |
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IRON LEGACY
PATRICK KEARNEY 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG P Kearney, D Bond, Ms R Lowe, R Bond, Ms A K Elliott, B S O'Neill, C McGregor, C O'Neill, Mrs M Giles, M A Hamill, M R Mitchell, M A Kent, Mrs R Morgan-Elliott, R D Macgregor, Shankani Group (Mgr: S A Finch), S Phillips-Williams, Miss T McGregor, Miss Z McGregor & All Ages (Mgr: A Thompson) At debut, 7th of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1850m, in the wet; 8 len behind Honeyjoy with 59kg at $13. Others look better prospects. |
10 J ALLEN |
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KOVU
DANE SMITH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs H M Smith, J C Smith, D W Baldock, Mrs R J Baldock & B L Blenheim Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Bellsym carrying 59.5kg at $15. Second-up 6th of 8 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn Plte on May 6 over 1700m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Vieux Riche carrying 59.5kg at $10. Can bounce back. |
8 JACK HILL |
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NOTHIN' WONG HERE
LIAM HOWLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), G Nelson, T Cole-Sinclair, Turducken Racing (Mgr: B Muir), D Brady, S Noonan, P Thomson, T Seccull, B N L F M Stable (Mgr: T Cole-Sinclair), L P Galliott, B Reed, J White, J Martin, Mrs R Thomson, Mrs D Howley, F Howley, R O'Connor & P Caldow Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 2050m, 0.8 len behind Reel Latino carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Rorkes Drift with 59.5kg at $3.10. Gets every hope here and should be breaking through. |
2 BILLY EGAN |
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PATH TO VICTORY
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P J Gallivan, R Menchise, Brittain Racing, D J Dunstan, O F Kelly, SynergyQube Racing, Ms L Bone, L E Eales, R Gallagher, I L Howard, I B Mortlock, G E Homley, D R Wagner, Path To Victory, D B J T J Syndications, J I Gillies & L J Dalton At the latest run 4th of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1620m, 6 len behind Blindato with 59.5kg at $4.40. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1607m, 3.5 len behind Stylish Prince carrying 59kg at $7. Solid each way hope. |
7 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 10 | 8983 |
SPICY APPLE
PATRICK PAYNE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden) At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1894m, 2.75 len behind Vivid Blooms with 69kg at $3.20. Before that 8th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Romuald carrying 59kg at $51. Chance on latest. |
6 ALANA KELLY |
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COMPANERA
RACHEL SAMSONENKO 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG B McKenna, Ms R R Samsonenko & S A Campbell At the latest run 4th of 7 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Seaborn with 53.5kg at $101. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1400m, 15 len behind I Will Shine carrying 53kg at $91. Unlikely to threaten. |
13 TAYLA CAMERON |
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CRISTARIA
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, L D Freeman, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, J M Gurrieri, C H Madden, K J Jones, Mrs KJ Maxwell, G J P Van Ameyden, D W Reynolds, J I Halsall & J Rohan Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Il Patrigno carrying 57kg at $18. The race before that 4th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Share The Stars carrying 57kg at $18. Should take beating. |
12 DECLAN BATES |
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CRUSH PUPPY
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M Sandblom) Last start 3rd of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 2020m, 4.5 len behind Catch The Moon with 57kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1607m, 5 len behind Stylish Prince with 57kg at $18. Minor hope. |
4 TEODORE NUGENT |
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NORFOLK VICTORY
TOBY LAKE 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG W H Knights, Mrs M A Knights, P W Knights, Mrs K J Russ, Mrs S A Saw, T A Lake, G J Baldwin, R Polkinghorne, BlinkBonnie Racing (Mgr: B W Hoare), G L Garton, J Ezard, W J Mcrae, Ms K A Simpson, G Simpson & G J Placek Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Bellsym with 57kg at $17. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1860m, 4 len behind Future Frankie carrying 57kg at $8.50. Better effort last start but looks safely held. |
17 LACHLAN KING |
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FIRST FROST
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM 3YO GR/BL GELDING 59.0KG P Cunningham, R G Fisher, Mrs J R Fisher, Mrs M Reid, J T Reid, J H Glasscock, Mrs M J Glasscock, M Doyle & Mrs R B Cunningham Last start 7th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Kazungula with 59.5kg at $61. The run before that 6th of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1746m, 6 len behind Cheron Finale with 59kg at $16. Can't have. |
3 B KENNEDY |
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SOUL GLOW
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG T A Dwyer, H J Baker, G J Cairns, J P J Dunn, A Bruhn, C C Sheppard, S P Cunliffe, A Compagnino, B J O'Hehir, G Crombie, C J Gough, D Hamill, J P Crane, R A Tesoriero, N S Dorman, I M Baker, Mrs K Frazer, R L Balchin & Desi's Boys (Mgr: B J O'Hehir) Most recently 11th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 2600m, 4 len behind Tulchan with 59kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 7 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 2400m, 4 len behind Celtic Park with 59kg at $9. Needs best. |
9 WILL GORDON |
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EMINENT ELLA
HEATH CHALMERS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs T L Basham & C J Basham Third-up today. First-up second last of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 15 len behind Romuald with 57.5kg at $151. Last start ran last of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1800m, 13 len behind Bellsym carrying 58kg at $151. Will not find this easy. Happy to dismiss. |
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CEE ROSE
JESSE CARMICHAEL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss J E Carmichael, Mrs D R Wallace, S K Brunton, Mrs S V Carmichael, J P Carmichael, M J Carmichael, M Stapleton & M McKinnon Last start 6th of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1620m, 9 len behind Blindato carrying 57.5kg at $31. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1590m, 10 len behind Online Profile carrying 57.5kg at $71. Hard to have. |
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