Ballarat   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

Hygain Winners Choice Handicap 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 7)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.01).  

Solid pace from Come Along Jeffrey pushing forward with Abaddon in close attendance. ABADDON (1) is racing consistently and should take beating in this. He's run third at his past four starts, solid to the line at Sale in a similar race over 1212m last time out. This doesn't look a particularly strong affair and if he can improve slightly he'll go close. MERE MORSEL (11) resumed with a solid second placing at this track and distance. Fitter for that and draws well. Strong hope. NOTHINGELSEMATTERS (7) resumes having won on debut before a spell at Echuca. More depth here and draws wide but has upside. OAK PARK REBEL (8) won by half a length on debut at Swan Hill and will be better for it. PYROIS (6) is racing well and in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Abaddon.
1 83333 ABADDON
DEAN KRONGOLD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
D Krongold, C C Sheppard, S P Cunliffe, R J Foote, N S Dorman, L Siapantas, J Magee, H J Baker, A Bruhn, A Morrison, S C Stott, J Rosengarten, A P Stott, T F M Racing (Mgr: T Mccann) & Bennetti Racing (Mgr: P C Holman)
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Sale Bm64 on June 11 over 1212m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Struck Gold with 58kg at $4. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Seymour Bm64 on May 31 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rhapsody Chic with 59kg at $5.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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TATUM BULL
Red, White Chevron, Red Sleeves, Black Cap
2 768x3 ACCLIMATISE
SHANE FLIEDNER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S R Fliedner, Mrs B E Fliedner, G C Chapman, T Seeber, A Soulis, H M Kelly, G C Scholes, S D Stretton, J T Kneebone, T Tippet, N Robinson, A Dhar, Mrs E Dhar, On the Bob (Mgr: D Lowe) & Stars of Picola (Mgr: J M Caldwell).
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 14 at Seymour Bm64 on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Margie's Boy carrying 60kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Echuca Vgold Eldorado on March 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Deekay with 58kg at $26. Should progress from that first-up run.
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TEODORE NUGENT
WHITE, RED DIAGONAL STRIPES AND CAP
3 849x6 COME ALONG JEFFREY
JAMIE EDWARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B G O'Dwyer & Mrs J M Edwards
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 14 at Seymour Bm64 on June 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hulm carrying 60.5kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on July 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Diesel 'N' Dust with 60.5kg at $21. Needs to lift.
6
THOMAS STOCKDALE
MAROON, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD DOUBLE DIAMOND BAND, GOLD CAP
4 016x8 CRAFT STAR
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, Mrs A Kempster & Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Zahra)
Second run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 14 at Seymour Bm64 on June 16 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Hulm carrying 60.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Morphettville Bm62 on July 29 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Merchant Boss carrying 58kg at $14. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
ORANGE, NAVY BLUE AND WHITE HOOPS,ORANGE SLEEVES,NAVY ARM BAND,ORANGE CAP,NAVY HOOPS CAP
5 2x047 ISDELL
CHERYL WELLER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
C Weller & S Spencer
Last start 7th of 12 at Seymour Bm64 on June 16 over 1411m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Magical Land with 60.5kg at $61. Before that 4th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on June 2 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Stubbyholler with 60.5kg at $16. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
11
MITCHELL AITKEN
Black, White Crossed Sashes, Chevrons Sleeves, Diamonds On Cap
6 31542 PYROIS
T & C MCEVOY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis)
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Seymour Bm64 on June 16 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Margie's Boy with 60kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on May 28 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Dunloe with 60.5kg at $3.50. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
8
L NOLEN
Red, Black horse head, red sleeves,black two chevrons,black cap,red DIAMOND
7 1x NOTHINGELSEMATTERS
MS N M BURKE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when won by 0.8 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Mountaineer carrying 57kg at $8. Can run well again.
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C J PARISH
WHITE ,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLE,WHITE SLEEVES,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLES,WHITE CAP,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLE
8 1 OAK PARK REBEL
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Campolina Pty Ltd, S C Wollermann & Mrs C Wollermann
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1200m defeating Nebuchadnezzar with 59.5kg at $5.50. Improvement likely.
2
T P MADDEN
DARK RED, YELLOW MAPLE LEAF, YELLOW SLEEVES, DARK RED HALVED, YELLOW CAP
9 6x136 XTRAMAGIC
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
P A Preusker, M J Wenborn, Mrs K Corr, G Alloggia, J R Burke, G W Cain, Mrs J M Clayton, P J Cleary, Mrs M A M Drum, Mrs J J Gilfillan, B E Jordon, Ms V A Joyce, P Kafegellis, T C Morris, M Ryder, Girls Day Out (Mgr: Mrs R K Schultz) & Paul's Pony (Mgr: M J Conway)
Useful mare. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Baraqiel carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 22 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Written Royalty with 59.5kg at $13. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
12
D YENDALL
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD VEE, RED SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
10 755x1 JENNIFERWISH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: A Ottobre)
Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.3 len at Moe 0 - 62 June 3 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Capzinzi with 58kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Bm64 on November 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Social Conscience with 59.5kg at $5.50. Strong winning chance.
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D W STACKHOUSE
SKY BLUE ,PURPLE DIAMONDS,SKY BLUE sleeves,PURPLE DIAMONDS,SKY BLUE cap,PURPLE DIAMONDS
11 336x2 MERE MORSEL
SYMON WILDE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on June 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Lovazou carrying 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Bm64 on January 11 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Tiffany Valentine with 59kg at $16. Among the top chances.
3
BEAU MERTENS
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE AND RED BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE AND RED ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
12 10x4 NO CASH HERE
DANIEL BOWMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Hello Possum, T Gilmore, J A Capobianco, J Knight, G M Heath, Mrs IM Van Melis, G R Beadle, L Kitt, G J Hutchison, P McDowall, M S Fleming, S Kiss, A J Gibbons, P J Castles, M J Sadler, L A Reichelt, The Entourage Synd, Geedale Synd & No Cash Here Synd
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track Cl1 on June 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Lovazou with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on December 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Adandiman carrying 58kg at $26. Needs more time.
5
NEIL FARLEY
Lime, Red Epaulettes, Hooped Cap
13 9210x HELLOFASTORM
JAMIE EDWARDS
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J M Edwards, A Dent, Mrs C A Dent, N Dent, A P Rippon, Mrs K Thomson, S G Thomson, I M Mackay, Mrs D K Mackay, P J Thiele, J C Gorupic, P R Ellis, X Wang, Mrs M L O'callaghan, Mrs M A O'Callaghan & Winnerz or boozers (Mgr: J Lieschke)
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 64 April 11 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Impending Link carrying 58kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Geelong Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1230m defeating Dougie's Dream carrying 57.5kg at $15. Marginal prospect.
9
J FRY
PINK, BLACK DIAMONDS ,STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
14 4488x SOUTHERN FIRE
STEVEN KING
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
W L Adams, Mrs I Adams & Mangalore Park Racing (Mgr: S J Hinchliffe)
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Flemington Mares Hcp March 30 over 1100m, 5 len behind Senegalia with 51.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second of 12 at Mornington Bm58 October 10 over 1200m, a head behind El Capony carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Among the main contenders.
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LACHLAN KING
Black, White Quarters, Light Pink Sleeves And Cap
15 44x99 IN YOUR HANDS
MICHAEL HUGLIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M Halabi, F Maguire, A Cox, P Lambert, B Avis, P Demaria, A Talerico, S Rahui, A Wiese, N Dalia, L Stallion, B Wight, J Gresham, K White, A McConalogue, B Pinches, L Gronow, K Leivers, J J DeMaria & S Markham
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 13 at Benalla F&M Bm58 on May 7 over 1206m, 5.5 len behind Refreshing with 59.5kg at $8. Second-up second last of 10 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 6 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Elba carrying 57kg at $21. Watch for her late in the piece.
6
NAVY BLUE, CREAM CHECKS, QUARTERED CAP
16 3x615 TI TREE LAD
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, Mr M J Rutledge, Mr S Camilleri, Mr S Quix, Mr D O'Donoghue, Mr B K Spence, Mr G Hope, Mr G Hay, Mr J Bibby, Mr J Watts, Mrs L Jones, Mr M C Draper, Mrs K Draper, Mr N A Hercus, Mr O Hay, Mr S P Pigdon, Mr S Blacow, Mr T Exton, Mr D Tipker, Mrs S L Roderick
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Outta Compton with 59kg at $11. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Write Your Own carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Will be winding up strongly.
4
J ALLEN
GREEN, WHITE HORSESHOE, GREEN sleeves,white HOOPED ,GREEN cap,white hoops
17 87x70 LOGO LOGIC
B & A MCKNIGHT
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
B J McKnight & Mrs J E Mc Knight
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on May 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Roo Dash One with 59.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 64 on June 12 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Pharari with 59.5kg at $101. Take on trust.
10
MS C PULS
LIME GREEN, BROWN FIVE SPOTS, PURPLE CAP
18 x68x3 ANGELONE
KYLIE VELLA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K Vella
Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 14 at Seymour Bm64 on June 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hulm carrying 58kg at $19. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on November 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Precious Charm carrying 59kg at $6.50. One of the top chances.
1
S VELLA
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE THREE STARS, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP