Kilmore   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Odds Drift Protect Handicap 2000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.12)  

Solid tempo with Battlespace leading from Here With Me and Okesutora. Another very open content. OKESUTORA (7) is overdue for a win finishing fourth at last couple when on speed. Back out in trip and did win only other try this journey. Gets chance to break through. BO COUGAR (10) was placed over a similar journey two back then was back in journey a little and not far away. The extra ground a plus and among the main hopes. BALTIC WAY (4) got home well last time to finish in the money. Has the blinkers added and will be hard to hold off late. TOBI SARU (6) is fitter for two runs back and while yet to fire has placed 2/3 this longer journey. Should be ready to find form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Okesutora.
1 99x75 BATTLESPACE
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
P T Yau
Third-up today. First-up did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on February 22 over 1500m, 10 len behind Queen Beira carrying 56kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 14 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1700m, 2 len behind Star Ruler with 57kg at $41. Hard to have in this company.
10
NADIA DANIELS
Red, Red and Yellow Checked Sleeves, Red Cap
2 34x06 MO'S STASH
BRADY CROSS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C A Nicholson & G Nicholson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 13 at Terang Bm58 on February 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Dark Harmony with 61.5kg at $51. Second-up 6th of 9 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 20 over 1875m, slow going 5.5 len behind Spangled Sipper with 60.5kg at $10. Likely improver who gets his chance to break through.
1
JACK HILL
Royal Blue, Lime Green And White Checked Half, Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Peak And Pom Pom
3 4431x VAN GERWEN
PETER GELAGOTIS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs A Borges, G F Vella, K M Liggins, Dejablue Racing (Mgr: M Bellizia), M Mahoney, Brendan Redfern, E Gelagotis, L Osman, A G Forbes, S Forbes, B & W Racing (Mgr: Mrs K Booth), Grants Racing (Mgr: I Grant), Mrs C D Grant, S Grant, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, P A Moss & S J Moss
Resuming. Not seen since winning by 1.3 len Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 17 over 2550m defeating Weekend Lover carrying 59.5kg at $5. On debut second last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Rose Of England carrying 59.5kg at $10. Might be better off following this outing.
13
TIANNI CHAPMAN
Navy Blue, White Osher Group Logo, Navy Blue Cap, White Spot
4 41863 BALTIC WAY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Sunderland, B J Stuesser, Mrs G Sunderland, C Keane, B J O'Rourke, McHowley Racing (Mgr: D McAleer), R Howling, R B Duncombe, Dr F H Hawker, D P Mitton, D Quick, B Cook, T Bulman, Dr B A Boan, P B Nass, Ms A Hay, M Brown, M J Scheele & J Kadlec-Cavanagh
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Edenhope 0 - 58 on March 8 over 1850m, 3.5 len behind Vizie carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 6th of 14 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on February 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 59.5kg at $17. Blinkers go on and should be winding up strongly.
4
J FRY
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
5 538x2 CLINCHED
ANGELA BENCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A Bence & Mr Luke Bence
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Crystanado carrying 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 on November 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Here Comes Johnnie carrying 57kg at $51. Nice return but 0/5 second-up and too long since a win.
7
K JENNINGS
Brown, Yellow Spots, Black And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
6 18x86 TOBI SARU
LUKE OLIVER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss D A Poulter, N Gopaul, A J Halloran, S K McNamara, Mrs N E Messerle, C K Messerle, J D Rose, C Prentice, J Lambden, Mrs A Lambden, R J Codd, Mrs R E Burke, Mrs K E Mills, D Buckley & Mrs K A Buckley
Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on February 22 over 1500m, 12 len behind Queen Beira carrying 57.5kg at $101. Last start 6th of 8 at Pakenham Bm58 on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Allibor carrying 59kg at $41. Placed 2/3 this longer trip and fitter again.
9
JAKE DUFFY
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap
7 7x444 OKESUTORA
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Stumer, M K Virgo, R G Keating, T Browning, N Lindsay, B J Ostrofski, The Usual Suspects (Mgr: W M Potter), Miss J Coote, B Shelley & M D Shaw
Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1606m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bon Fete carrying 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Colac Bm58 on March 2 over 1608m, 3.5 len behind Whistle Down carrying 59kg at $8.50. Overdue and won only try this journey.
3
LACHLAN KING
Orange, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Diamond Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 5x596 BLACK AUTUMN
ROBBIE LAING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
T A Grigg, B J Fraser, Mrs D Kenney, G Kraft, Mrs L H Kraft, Ms J M Millman, Mrs A B Lawrence, A F Milburn, Ms L Anderson, B Davey, T G Pickering, G Bell & T J Cox
Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Crystanado carrying 57kg at $12. Before that ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on February 26 over 1800m, 8 len behind Myers Reward with 56.5kg at $71. Has some ability but hard to follow.
7
C J PARISH
Navy Blue And Red Stars
9 43516 THE KILMORIAN
JODY THOMPSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
N F Thompson, Ms J L Thompson, Mrs F J Thompson, P J Randles, Mrs M Sexton, D J Sexton & J Phillips
Most recently 6th of 12 at Albury Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Sea Strike with 59kg at $13. The run before that won by a nose at Albury Cl1-Sw February 24 over 2000m defeating Daddy's Girl with 56.5kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more.
11
C J MACREDMOND
Black, White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
10 42135 BO COUGAR
JAMIE EDWARDS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
B A Thompson, X R Luo, G T Reid, Mrs K Reid, M R Ross, Mrs J Ross, R Campisi, Mrs M Campisi, Ms C McKillop, G B Howes & Mrs J M Edwards
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1726m, 2.75 len behind Morecoruba carrying 57.5kg at $4. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 on February 22 over 1950m, 1.75 len behind Gift Of Oratory carrying 57.5kg at $21. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
6
JASON WEBB
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 24624 MYSTIC VAMP
TONY NOONAN
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Almost Houndstooth, Spamalot, Cove Racing, Martha Cove Village, Stray Birds, Beleura Turf Club 6, Beleura Turf Club 7, Beleura Turf Club 10, Bridgewater Jockey Club, J Guest, M B T C 4, J A Frankhuisen & P C W S Syndicate.
Most recently 4th of 11 at Bairnsdale Bm64 on March 23 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Piccolo Fiore with 53kg at $3.40. Before that 2nd of 9 at Stony Creek 0 - 58 on March 9 over 2114m, long-neck behind Frank Express with 56kg at $5. Tricky gate but trip suits and sure to be thereabouts.
15
ALANA KELLY
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 44041 FUDGE
JOSEPH WALDRON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S A Waldron, M Waldron & J Waldron
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 20 over 1875m, slow going 1.75 len behind Spangled Sipper carrying 55kg at $19. The run before that ran last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 on February 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Beauer with 53.5kg at $7.50. Upset winner at Pakenham Thursday.
12
Royal Blue And White Checks, Royal Blue And Gold Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Quartered Cap
13 65453 TACTFULL
RORY HUNTER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A H Hunter, R P Hunter, L Roberts, D V Neal, C Jenkins, D Marguglio, Mrs L Marguglio, J Efthimiadis, L Galea, Ms D Nicolici, D Galea, Mrs S Roberts, Mrs C Jenkins, Ms C Mair, T Bruin, G Heffernan, K Galea & B Rodger
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Akihiro with 58kg at $3.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind She's A Hustler carrying 55kg at $101. Edging towards a win but prefer each way.
5
A MC CABE
Emerald Green, Purple Four Leaf Clover And Sleeves, Purple Four Leaf Clover Cap
14 4x074 MISCHINKA
BEN BRISBOURNE
10YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
W B Brisbourne & G T John
Last start 4th of 11 at Berrigan Bm50 on March 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Basso Caruso with 61.5kg at $3.70. The run before that second last of 8 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on March 13 over 1590m, 2.5 len behind Amphactor with 54kg at $26. Better placed and expected to go well.
14
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
15 x0306 SANDPIPER
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
F Salanitri, R Paul, S Nassif, J Kazzi, Y Dimassy, D Ibrahim, S Legas, N Paul, C Vasiliou, A Capaldi, D Ruggiero, G Olson & I Galbraith
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 2206m, 8 len behind Dandruff with 56kg at $3.40. The race before that got back early 11th of 16 at Caulfield Country Mile on March 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Electric Belle carrying 54.5kg at $151. Has ability and can run a forward race.
2
T P MADDEN
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
16 56282 HERE WITH ME
CHARLES CASSAR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C J Cassar, Mrs D El Moussalli, C D Plant, R J Plant & Mrs S T Cassar
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 20 over 1875m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Spangled Sipper carrying 56kg at $17. The race before that 8th of 10 at Terang Bm58-Hwgt on February 14 over 2150m, 8 len behind Amizetta carrying 67kg at $41. Has good early speed and expected to give a sight at odds.
8
P GATT
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Check Cap