Geelong   11 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Winki Energy Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Hot tempo expected from Verdoux and Shooter Mcgavin. GRINZINGER SUN (8) brought promising efforts to resumption and belted the Bendigo Maidens by 2.5L from the pace. She was backed off the map and has more to offer. Jumps from the inside barrier and will get every chance. VERSAILLE (9) didn't come up last preparation, but she has plenty of ability. She was a dominant winner three back on debut and maps for a soft run. VERDOUX (1) resumes and has been unlucky not to have broken through. She draws inside and won her only fresh outing by a space. RICH LOVER (3) resumes and has won first-up. Has some nice pieces of form and should be in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Grinzinger Sun.
1 112x VERDOUX
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), J Tolj, Tabby Racing (Mgr: T A Smith) & C McKinnon
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Mornington Nmw January 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Written Bligh carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. At his first start won by 2 len Werribee Mdn-Sw December 21 over 1106m defeating Sharp Retort with 59.5kg at $3.20. Promising and go well.
3
JETT STANLEY
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
2 60x56 TORI'S DEE
JAMIE EDWARDS
6YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
Emsley Crew
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 1000m, 8 len behind Smart Little Miss carrying 62kg at $26. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 1 over 1143m, 1.3 len behind Victoris carrying 61.5kg at $31. Fitter but looking elsewhere.
6
JASON WEBB
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 4818x RICH LOVER
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M Novelli & O Bruni
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 January 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Untapped carrying 56kg at $13. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Bm64 October 23 over 1100m, 3 len behind Romani Ite Domum carrying 58kg at $26. Marginal hope.
9
R MCLEOD
Red, Gold Checked Sleeves
4 1188x SHOOTER MCGAVIN
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J W Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss, B F Box, B J Collins, J T D Dewsbury, Miss S A Dicker, Mrs E J Dyson, R H Dyson, A Howlett, Dr S P Brown, Mrs R P A Pallot, Miss L K Pallot, D J Prout, D Paterson, G Schimleck, Ms A M Salt, T E Murray, Grandview Fields,S G Schimleck & D Templeton
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Sale Bm58 February 2 over 1415m, 4 len behind Grand Sage with 60.5kg at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 October 14 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Shamrock Bay with 59.5kg at $15. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
7
K JENNINGS
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
5 4x254 TOOMPINE
VINCENT MALADY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee)
Last start 4th of 9 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on March 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Pocket Size carrying 57kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 10 over 1100m, 5 len behind Mr Hansel with 60kg at $21. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
4
J ALLEN
Black And Pink Checks, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
6 921x9 MISS TALLCHIEF
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss N Bourke, R Bourke & J G Green
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Warrnambool Bm58 on March 28 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Moonraker carrying 59kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on August 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Laa De Sha with 54.5kg at $12. Fitter and won't be far away.
2
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
7 x346x THE DABBLE EFFECT
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
J A Coleman, C G Thomas, Hi Viz Racing (Mgr: J A Coleman), R L Connolly, H T Shaw, A I G Brown, D Robin, N G Alexander, D B Cornelius, A G Giles, J Kalinowsky, A Russell, T G Watkins, B G Dearing, C J McNally & J W Herraman
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Mornington F&M Bm64 December 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Gracie's Rain with 58.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign third of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 November 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Royal Insignia carrying 58.5kg at $14. Rates strongly and the betting will tell.
12
BEN ALLEN
Purple, White D, Seams Sleeves
8 x22x1 GRINZINGER SUN
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J R Wheeler, R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson
Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw March 18 over 1100m defeating Little Theodore carrying 57kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1340m, 0.8 len behind Kokako carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. Great chance to make it two in a row. Can make it back-to-back wins.
1
BILLY EGAN
Purple, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
9 1x06x VERSAILLE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), J Robinson, M J Burns, W Johnson, W M Patullo, B Davis, Ms B Denton, T Scott, B M Jackson, C J Cleary, Ms M Bowler, R C Brooker, Ms M J Whitling, M Joyce, G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, Widden Stud Pty Ltd & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 November 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Royal Insignia carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; 11th of 19 at Flemington 3yo SWP November 5 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Manolo Bling carrying 55.5kg at $11. Everything points to a bright return.
2
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
10 08421 ZOOMED
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce), Mrs K J Pearce, R D Griffiths & Mrs S G Griffiths
Useful type. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at this track 0 - 58 March 23 over 1121m defeating Champagne Doctor with 57.5kg at $3.50. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Sheeza Toronado carrying 57kg at $11. In the mix.
7
JYE MCNEIL
Hot Pink, White Crossed Sashes, Shield With Old English P Inside
11 00127 CHAMPAGNE DOCTOR
JAMIE EDWARDS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
A Dent, N Dent, Mrs C A Dent, A P Rippon, Miss S Dent, W E Mitchell, Mrs K Thomson, S G Thomson, Mrs D L Mitchell, S Mitchell, Mrs S Mitchell, J C Mitchell, W Walsh, M R W Robinson, G J Mitchell, Mrs D Tyson & A Tyson
Useful type. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 1 over 1143m, 1.5 len behind Victoris carrying 55kg at $18. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1121m, nose behind Zoomed with 58.5kg at $15. Risking.
8
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 431x6 RARE ORO
PAT CANNON
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S A Davis
Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Sheeza Toronado with 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Colac 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 3 2024 over 1200m, 11 len behind Auriel with 56kg at $16. This looks too tough.
5
TAYLA CHILDS
Royal Blue, Red Checked Quarters, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Seams And Cap, Red Pom Pom