Ballarat   02 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Hygain Winners Choice F&M BM64 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD3   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)  

Plenty of pace from Cordina, Wild Pharaoh and Tsarine matching motors ahead of La Casona. CORDINA (6) won a pair of Sydney trials before bolting in on debut at Kilmore nearly 3 weeks ago by well over 2 lengths. She had plenty left in the tank that day at the finish, and has the scope to remain unbeaten. QUISEEN (3) was allowed to bowl along in front last start and did well to hang onto fourth after setting a strong clip. She has a superior gate this time and ridden with cover, she can take this out. TSARINE (9) was put aside after scoring on debut at Mornington. She resumes with a couple of jumpouts under her belt, and in a small field, she won't be far away. LA CASONA (2) made solid progress through the spring last year and has the benefit of a 3kg claim fresh up. She comes to hand quickly and can take this out. WILD PHARAOH (12) might need the run, but a few scratchings have boosted her top 3 claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Quiseen each-way.
1 9x985 LADY DUMONT
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, D H McIntyre, M W Dodds, P J Hill, Dubtown Racing (Mgr: S J Clark), S Mcardle, Mrs K J Gordon, M J Duffy, B J Donohoe, Syndicus (Mgr: Miss A Fisher), R D McQueen, Ms M Tsihlakis, M Patterson, Mrs C M Patterson, Ms K Noble, Ms C Stoll, J X McKinnon, W H L Spence & C T Prendergast
Most recently second last in a small field at Kilmore Bm64 on March 14 over 1212m, 4.5 len behind Dimora Queen with 59.5kg at $26. The run before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on February 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Pop Award carrying 56kg at $201. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
White, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Navy Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 7620x LA CASONA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, G J P Van Ameyden & A J Willoughby
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Geelong Bm70 October 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind Zaszou with 57.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 July 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Herbert Park carrying 60kg at $6. Expected to feature.
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ZOE WALLER
Deep Navy, Mauve Sleeves With Deep Navy Band, Mauve Cap
3 9x414 QUISEEN
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, C M B Racing No.3 (Mgr: C R Moore), Mac Jewell Racing (Mgr: J L Mackay), G H Nabarro, Kratzie Racing King Island (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), K L Antonio, M Harper, TripleSoneJ (Mgr: D I Johnson), J Mitchell, Curry Racing (Mgr: P Scullie) & J E J Ciurlionis
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on March 19 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Zloties carrying 58kg at $11. The start before that won by 1.75 len at this track Bm64 February 23 over 1200m defeating Golden Warrior with 57kg at $9.50. Inside draw will assist so she is a leading contender.
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DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Epaulettes And Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
4 1 CAROLINA BREEZE
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Mrs C Sutton & S Chappell
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.5 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1000m defeating Bohemian Angel with 56kg at $41. Can measure up again.
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BILLY EGAN
Red, Royal Blue Stars, Red Cap
5 80x26 CLAYMORE MINE
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
F S Watkins
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Albury Bm66 on February 24 over 1175m, 0.6 len behind Explosive Rosie carrying 58.5kg at $18. Last start 6th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 18 over 1300m, 5 len behind Nuts 'N' Bolts carrying 57.5kg at $18. One of the chances.
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R MCLEOD
Royal Blue, Yellow Trident And Cap
6 1 CORDINA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Phoenix Thoroughbred (II) Ltd (Mgr: A A Salman)
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 2.5 len at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1112m defeating Media Brief carrying 57kg at $1.20. Has upside and can remain unbeaten.
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B SHINN
Maroon, White B R Motif, Sleeves With Maroon Stars And Cap With Maroon Star And Motif
7 2231x ROCKIN' AT MIDNITE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning post a big 4 len win. Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1200m defeating Miss Lottie with 56.5kg at $2.60. On debut third in a small field at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1125m, 1.4 len behind Actuality carrying 57kg at $4. Expecting a positive return.
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DAMIAN LANE
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
8 1 SELF SERVE
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
D T O'Brien & Mrs J O'Brien
Getting off the mark on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw March 10 over 1000m defeating Fox Man with 54kg at $8. Bold showing expected again.
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TOM PREBBLE
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 1x TSARINE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 59.0KG
Hilldene Farm (Mgr: N Wakim)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1000m defeating Sun Setting carrying 56kg at $2.60. Looks all set for a bright return.
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CRAIG WILLIAMS
Lilac, Navy Blue Epaulettes, Striped Cap
10 3156x DUSTLAND FAIRYTALE
LINDSEY SMITH
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
L Smith, R W P Farris, K W Hyman, L N Piper, K T Glynn, C O T C (Mgr: C H Scott), G A Walker, J F Brady & Oceanside Syndicate (Mgr: D Quirk)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 August 21 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Commando Drift with 53kg at $7. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Warrnambool Bm70 April 30 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Prince Sonic carrying 54kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this run.
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JASON WEBB
White, Purple Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
11 7x1 ERMINIA
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  GREY  FILLY 58.0KG
Echo Beach Bloodstock (A.L. & B.A.Green), N J Gibson, M A Gibson, P R Trigar, J A Kennedy, Dr J T Kennedy, M Fennessy, C J D Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G Driscoll), D Crotty & T Crotty
Second-up. First start got back early 7th of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1100m, 8 len behind Fickle carrying 55kg at $14. Went for a spell before returning ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Edenhope Mdn-Sw March 8 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Micro Mikki with 57kg at $3.50. Tougher here and the ratings indicate she will struggle to feature in the finish.
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LINDA MEECH
Black, White V, Red Sleeves, White Cap
12 15x WILD PHARAOH
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
R M Mitchell, N E Giorgetta, Mrs T T V Evans & W J Forrest
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track Cl1 October 17 over 1200m, 12 len behind Big Swinger carrying 55kg at $11. At her first start won by neck Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1206m defeating Regal Tycoon with 57kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this run.
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JYE MCNEIL
Gold, Blue Star And Cap
13 418x4 CHERISH THE DAY
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  GREY  FILLY 58.0KG
Brookdale Racing
Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 on March 12 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind McKeyla carrying 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Madame Maserati carrying 55kg at $6. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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J MOTT
Maroon, White B R Motif, Sleeves With Maroon Stars And Cap With Maroon Star And Motif
14 517x8 TANGO QUEEN
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge), P J Hornsby, S Lentini, M L Walsh, B Stewart, M J Gerdtz, M J Scheele, S M Gibbons, Mrs E E Gibbons, B Mortimer, M G Williams, M A Akram, S J Maybury, FJ Smith, K M Le, Hon. G J Williamson, A Wilson, S C Stott & J Archibald
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 on March 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Exuberance carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn on September 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind El Castello with 54kg at $21. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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DANIEL MOOR
White, Red Cross, Red Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
15 97x16 MIGHT JUST HAPPEN
CHRIS CALTHORPE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J B Kelly
Third-up today. Comes off a 45 day let-up. First-up won by a nose at Benalla 0 - 58 January 19 over 1106m defeating Congratsalot with 57.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Benalla Bm64 on February 16 over 1112m, 2.5 len behind Dirty Grin with 56.5kg at $11. Looking elsewhere.
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WILL PRICE
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
16 6x737 SONTAY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mcgrath Racing, Mrs A Mcgrath, A Mcgrath, Keidaily Stud, Gaire Pty Ltd, D J Molloy, G B Gipps, J Garreffa, Cocoroc Racing, B Norton, D J Brooks, PM Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Mrs PA Harman, Mrs J Clarke, Mrs E C Mortensen, B J Molloy, C Norton & Ms M J Ellis
Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at Kyneton Bm64 on March 20 over 1212m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Mahjong with 56kg at $4.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Ararat Bm58 on March 4 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Snappy Tycoon with 59kg at $3.30. This looks a tough assignment.
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D YENDALL
Red And Black Stars
17 46211 SMOKEY WARRIOR
DARREN STUMPO
6YO  GR/BR  MARE 60.0KG
D J & P J Stumpo
At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at Kyneton F&M Bm58 March 20 over 1112m in soft going defeating Intimeofneed carrying 61kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Wangaratta F&M Bm58 March 13 over 1100m defeating Blondie's Toronado carrying 59kg at $5.50. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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J FRY
Purple, Orange Diamond Band And Cap