Terang   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Westmeath BM78 Hcp 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Francine should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. LUNA CAT (5) brings placings from Caulfield and The Valley, and that's good form. Maps for the run of the race and Childs is a key jockey switch, replacing the 2kg apprentice. PERSIAN SPIRIT (8) was spelled off a big 64 win at Geelong and resumed with a near miss at Warrnambool, bet $3. It was a big effort from a wide alley, and she's been kept on the fresh side. Yendall stays aboard, and that's a decent push for his chances. HOME RULE (1) resumed in Stakes grade at Flemington, and he's going to find this much more to his liking. She goes second up and will use the inside barrier. He's certainly good enough, and keep onside. BEOUR BAY (7) has been racing in rich contests and won't be far away with the benefit of the 2kg claim. MASTER MONTARO (3) was good two back, and that would have him in the reckoning. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Luna Cat.
1 104x0 HOME RULE
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
M T Leonard, Mrs H M Leonard, W R Ricciardi, J G Leonard, D J Leonard, D Rice, S J Mountney, J T Mccashney, Ms D Teran, P C Bell, Miss S L Raymond, Ms J A Pinkerton, J F Mccashney, I Stephan, Mrs A Stephan, Hamelast to First, Millwater & 3260 Racing
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Joyful Fortune with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track Bm78 on April 14 over 1206m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Beour Bay with 61kg at $19. Fitter and keep onside.
1
SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Grey Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
2 02600 PICARGO
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G N Harvey D R Horrell, Jetty Racing (Mgr: M P Player), Meister (Mgr: G N Harvey), Mrs R A Balfour, C R Dean, A Dean, P Kristoris, Mrs S M Kristoris & Francs Army (Mgr: J R Crewdson)
Most recently second last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Elouyou with 57.5kg at $91. Before that 10th of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on March 8 over 1100m, 5 len behind Mytemptation with 55.5kg at $31. Not here.
5
J ALLEN
Gold, Black Seams, Black And White Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
3 1x769 MASTER MONTARO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) & M K Dawson
Useful type. Last start second last of 10 at Albury City Hcp Bm93 on March 20 over 1175m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Asgarda carrying 60kg at $10. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Pivot City carrying 60kg at $61. Worth a look.
7
PATRICK MOLONEY
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 x3250 MAXIMILLIUS
MICHAEL JONES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A J Smith, J B Kelly, C Trahair & L Keanelly
Most recently ran last of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on March 29 over 1100m, 14 len behind Codigo with 60kg at $101. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Boston Rocks with 60.5kg at $7.50. Passing.
3
LOGAN MCNEIL
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
5 33923 LUNA CAT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
EST T Payne, Racing As One (Mgr: J R Davies), Mrs K E Keizer, M C P Racing (Mgr: N J Monaghan), L A Noronha, J Staker, D C Van Raay & Leviathan Racing (Mgr: M Talbot)
Useful mare. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Elouyou with 56.5kg at $14. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 22 over 1100m, nose behind Winnasedge with 55kg at $31. One of the major hopes.
4
JORDAN CHILDS
Yellow, Black Checks, Lime Green Sleeves, Black Armbands, Lime Green Cap
6 x1x05 HE'S HANDSOME
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P G Moody, Mrs P D Hopf, M C Bryant, Mrs C M H Bryant, J Zappala, M W Young, R Merkel, Mrs D Merkel, Mrs J L Steendyk, Mrs B Murray & Janije Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Gray)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pivot City carrying 57.5kg at $31. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1300m, 3 len behind King Zephyr with 58.5kg at $51. Should be at his top now and cannot be discounted.
8
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 70196 BEOUR BAY
SHANE NICHOLS
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Nichols, A Buhagiar, Go Charlie (Mgr: L Dwyer), P Schols, AM & BS Racing (Mgr: B Ong Tan), Mrs H Coram, D Egan, D Foster, I Foster, Slightly Excessive (Mgr: D Howe), M Black, Mrs T Burgess, A Foord, R Fiorelli, P Grant, A Hughan, C Kelly, Mrs L Gysberts, T Cunningham & TBB Racing (Mgr: T Blum)
Useful type. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Merrigold with 57kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Inhibitions with 53kg at $101. Should be prominent.
9
LAUREN BURKE
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap
8 2x1x2 PERSIAN SPIRIT
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Grand Syndicates Salamati (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Second-up today. Last start 2nd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 10 over 1100m, head behind Mr Hansel with 61.5kg at $3.10. At only start last preparation favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Geelong Bm64 September 1 over 1125m defeating Howdy with 59.5kg at $2.30. Looks hard to beat.
2
D YENDALL
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 21545 FRANCINE
AARON PURCELL
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell)
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm58 on March 28 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Moonraker with 62kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 10 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Mr Hansel carrying 56.5kg at $12. Not keen.
7
LINDA MEECH
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
10 921x9 MISS TALLCHIEF
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
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 Geelong 0 - 62 on August 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Laa De Sha carrying 54.5kg at $12. Prefer others.
6
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
11 24314 SUNBURNT
BILL CERCHI
7YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Ms S L Fish, Dr R W Harper, B J Fish, Mrs L Fish, Ms J Fish, A D Spring, K M Elliott, Foxhat Racing (Mgr: S E Hobson), Mrs M J Hudson, B W Hudson, T J Jolliffe & Ms B Cerchi
Most recently 4th of 10 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Shalimar Moon with 59.5kg at $8.50. The race before that won by a nose at Colac 0 - 58 March 2 over 1208m defeating Lonely One carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Happy to overlook.
10
HARRY GRACE
Black And Yellow Checks Green Cap