Stawell   20 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Brix Hotel BM64 Handicap 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.61).  

Feargal and Cat Noir should roll forward and dictate. CAT NOIR (3) won two in a row at Geelong prior to last start when tackling a much stronger race at Caulfield over 2000m behind a potential QLD Derby contender in Aztec State. Much better suited here and will take catching. FEARGAL (5) doesn't boast a great strike rate but is coming off a win at Horsham over 1800m. Can go on with the job. EQUINE PHILOSOPHER (1) was good first up in the Kerang Cup before struggling last time in a much stronger race at Bendigo. Suited here, looks an improver. FIORENTE SPRITZ (6) should be thereabouts and rates an each-way chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cat Noir to win.
1 76x20 EQUINE PHILOSOPHER
JARROD ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P O Morrison, P C Morrison & A J Sievwright
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Kerang Kerang Cup on March 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Look Sharpish carrying 57.5kg at $5. Last start ran last of 14 at Bendigo Bm78 on April 13 over 2400m, 25 len behind Samuel Langhorne carrying 53.5kg at $61. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
6
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
PURPLE, GOLD DIAMOND band, PURPLE SLEEVES, GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
2 31797 SPACE EQUITY
LINDSAY CADZOW
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Cadzow, Mrs K E Cadzow & R C Crabb
Most recently 7th of 9 at Morphettville in the G3 Q E Ii Cup on May 4 over 2500m, 16 len behind The Map with 54kg at $201. Before that ran last of 9 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 20 over 2250m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Sharma Princess carrying 60kg at $26. This is easier but he will need to lift.
4
TAYLA CHILDS
Emerald Green, Gold Dragon Fly Motif, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
3 23110 CAT NOIR
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales), Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), S Benger & D J Benger
Useful filly. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 4 over 2000m, 9 len behind Aztec State with 56kg at $14. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Geelong 0 - 64 April 24 over 1715m on a rain affected track defeating Freedom Escape with 56.5kg at $26. Can do a lot better than that last run.
11
WINONA COSTIN
PINK, BLACK DIAMONDS AND STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
4 1x0x0 ENZED MAGIC
AARON PURCELL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Illowra Stud
Second-up today. Last run ran last of 15 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 30 over 2350m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Vivideel carrying 56kg at $101. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Jukila carrying 59kg at $15. Must improve significantly.
5
WILL GORDON
PURPLE, GOLD YOKE, ARMBANDS AND QUARTERED CAP, GOLD COLLAR
5 26321 FEARGAL
JANE BAKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss J Baker, P T Hepburn, G L Kelson, A F Pedley, Ms L Erskine, J R Sharp, J Oppedisano, P Couty & Haacka (Mgr: A White)
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Horsham 0 - 58 May 4 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Moorak Miss carrying 58.5kg at $3. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Ararat 0 - 58 on April 13 over 1606m, 1.3 len behind Co Co Van Winkle with 58.5kg at $7.50. Big chance again.
7
MELISSA JULIUS
LIGHT BLUE, CLARET STAR, LIGHT BLUE CAP, CLARET STAR CAP
6 13456 FIORENTE SPRITZ
HOLLY MCKECHNIE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), M J Bourk, M J Finn, M Collis, A J Lee, G R W collis, G J Mitchell, H A P (Mgr: S W Turner), McLealeay (Mgr: C McLeod), P A Thompson, Miss R R Moore & Ms H McKechnie
Last start 6th of 10 at Ararat Bm58 on April 26 over 1606m, 4 len behind Furlanetto with 60kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 8 at Terang Bm58 on March 5 over 1850m, 3.5 len behind Vivideel with 60kg at $4. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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DECLAN BATES
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS,WHITE SLEEVES, GOLD STARS, RED CAP, WHITE STAR
7 51x88 BIRD DOG
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J R Clancy, C R Poulton, R A Hall, D K Bartie, G A Auld, Mrs K L Auld, S R Davie, M Crothers, T T Malone, J M Hall, C Hammond-Cristofano, A J Charge, Ms A Harrison, K Kendall, N L Babe, Mrs M P Babe, M W Marshall, Ms T A Fenton, G T Cooper & R Fisher
Third-up today. Not raced for 45 days. First-up 8th of 11 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Miletus with 59.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 10 at Benalla Bm58 on April 5 over 2100m, 6 len behind High Torque with 59.5kg at $5.50. Will find this too difficult.
1
LAURA LAFFERTY
Navy Blue, Cream Seams
8 21x87 PREFERENTIAL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Stable of Stars - Preferential (Mgr: G R Williams), Wentwood Grange (Mgr: D D Hawkins) & R G Mulcaster
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 8th of 14 at Echuca Bm58 on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Mayan with 57kg at $21. Last start 7th of 12 at Moe Bm58 on April 25 over 1628m, slow going 2 len behind Fine Weather carrying 59kg at $19. Genuine hope on latest effort.
8
LINDA MEECH
Black, Gold FIVE Stars, Stars Sleeves And Stars Cap
9 8x650 SAXON BEAUTY
M & L KAVANAGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs I Kavanagh, J F Brady, P J Hill, M Henderson, Riverina Mob (W Nimmo), A Petrolo, GIIG Syndicate (J Hill), N Beard, P Ginnivan, Just For The Photo Racing (P Delves), Road To Nowhere (D Varndell), D S Saxon, F Cimera, Sundercity Racing (T McLaughlin), L Mcdonald & Blackbird Power Racing (G Kelly)
Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 4 over 2000m, 13 len behind Aztec State with 54kg at $51. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 13 at Seymour F&M Bm58 on April 19 over 1600m, 3 len behind Day In Heaven with 61.5kg at $6.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
3
TEODORE NUGENT
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SASH, CHECKED CAP
10 x5691 IDON'TGETIT
PETER CHOW
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, Miss A K Chow, P T Mcnamara, S Wilson, J D Williams, A R Thornton, P A Scales, Reining In (Mgr: Mrs B Nevell), N G R Harris, J R Black, S A Bishop, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, M Mackenzie & Mrs H Mackenzie
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 11 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Walk In The Woods carrying 59kg at $6. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Ararat 0 - 58 on April 13 over 1606m, 5.5 len behind Co Co Van Winkle with 60kg at $2.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
12
NEIL FARLEY
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
11 7x587 SAVABOO
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
P A Preusker, S Arena, J J Barty, G W Cain, P J Cleary, Dr P R Knight, W J Mcrae, R Nelson, K A J Peach, P T Blair, I D Riley, Mrs J Riley, M J Rinaldi, G A Simpson, Ms D Wilson, Mrs G M Wyatt, F P R Racing (Mgr: M C Reed), Happy Wanderers (Mgr: A J Clayton) & Marsos (Mgr: J K Marston)
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on April 12 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lucky Compass carrying 57kg at $21. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1881m, 3.5 len behind Vanbrugh Castle carrying 58.5kg at $9. Place.
9
ALANA KELLY
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD VEE, RED SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
12 8x608 ZED LEPPELIN
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P A Preusker, T & K Racing, Ben Gee Racing, A F Blake, The DT'S, J M C Racing, B Inglis, Jammat, N Mackinlay, M J Finn, G J Mcdougall, T J Newling, D J Ryan, T Skurrie, SCT Syndications, P A Thompson, I-Race, Sartig Racing, Rat Pack Syndicate & M J Ryan
Last start 8th of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on May 10 over 2240m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Here With Me carrying 59kg at $13. Before that second last of 11 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1881m, 6 len behind Vanbrugh Castle carrying 60kg at $21. Hard to make a case on recent form.
2
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, White five Stars, White Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Red Cap, White Star
13 30x00 BRUNO STARS
PAUL PREUSKER
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
P A Preusker, L J Morgan, A J Clayton, G L Hayter, S P Wharton, A Leidig, L R Follett, F C Belot, G J Morrow, M A Gorman, A V Venrooy, J A MacLeod, Octopussy (Mgr: Ms S Stone), Highland Meat Synd (Mgr: R L Layfield), Bolas Boys (Mgr: A D Brockenbrow) & Marsos (Mgr: J K Marston)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Ararat 0 - 58 on April 13 over 1606m, 12 len behind Co Co Van Winkle carrying 57.5kg at $81. Last start second last of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 on May 4 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Feargal with 57kg at $51. This looks too tough.
12
HARRY GRACE
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, GREEN CAP,GOLD Quartered
14 950x7 PRIZE LAD
DAVID DREVER
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
S A Edwards, M W Courtney, T M McKenzie, J F Keane, P S Edwards, Mrs M Humphrys, P Keane, R G Griffiths, Mrs S B Bouchier, Mrs S M Bouchier, P G Bouchier & Ms Z B Bouchier
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on April 24 over 1405m, slow going 9 len behind L'esperance Rock carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 12 at Ararat Bm58 on November 27 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Unfair Dismissal with 59kg at $101. Needs to do a lot more.
10
D YENDALL
RED, GOLD SLEEVES AND RED CAP
15 26x34 MAUNARENTE
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P A Hatcher, R C Collins, G J Rae, M Willox, R J Notting, Mrs L Lawry, S Lawry, Z J Notting, K J Robinson, N Scott, A Palmer, L R Maxwell, G W Mead, T T Hatcher, C M B Racing (Mgr: R C Collins), One For The Road (Mgr: P E Pickering) & OneJobHatch (Mgr: G J Sait)
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 on May 4 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Feargal carrying 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1600m, head behind Rusty Gold carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Among the leading chances.
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D YENDALL
 Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap