Ararat   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Fillies & Mares 0-58 Handicap 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.27)  

Keen battle for the lead with Limbering, Artistic Dancer and Silver Cliff in advance of Laugh With Me and Drink Then Kiss. ARTISTIC DANCER (8) took a while to hit top form this preparation but was only beaten the narrowest of margins last time out in a race that looks stronger than this. Drawn well and can race on the speed, so looks to have a bit in her favour. INTIMEOFNEED (1) will find this more to her liking than her last-start effort in BM64 grade at Cranbourne, when not beaten all that far. ALBANIAN ICON (11) was horribly out of form last preparation, but is in new hands now and recent trials have suggested an improved showing is on the cards. LAUGH WITH ME (13) strikes her most winnable race of the campaign to date and Jarrod Fry is a big plus. SUGGESTED PLAY: Artistic Dancer to win.
1 87244 INTIMEOFNEED
DENNIS JULIUS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs V M Pascoe, T R Pascoe, Mrs J Cunningham, A Cunningham, P J Bow, C W Julius, W Jones, M A Bell, T G Beaton, Mrs S L Roderick, P J Julius, M Smith, Mrs J Smith, D Young, Mrs M W Julius & B Polley
Going well. Most recently 4th of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Zadar Sunset with 55kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1208m, 1.75 len behind Highland Harley with 58.5kg at $8.50. Hard to beat on her best form.
11
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Lime Green, Black Seams, Palm Tree And CM Logo, Lime Green Cap, Black Seams And Pom Pom
2 88062 JUDGE KELLIE
PETER CHOW
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor & E Grandinetti
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Neon's Last with 58kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 12 at Donald Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zetalyn carrying 58.5kg at $21. Will find this tough; prefer others.
6
MELISSA JULIUS
Sky Blue, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Sleeves With Sky Blue Stripe And Cap With Sky Blue Horseshoes
3 39755 LIMBERING
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
A S McDonald
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Balaklava F&M Bm58 on April 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pulambi carrying 58.5kg at $26. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Kerang Bm58 on April 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Thinkhardandfast carrying 56kg at $8. Likely to find this out of reach.
4
TAYLA CHILDS
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
4 877x4 SILVER CLIFF
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Miss K A Smith, Mrs E A Salter & R C Salter
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Zemgrinda with 58kg at $4. Previously second-up won by a head at Hamilton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw September 16 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Lonhstretto with 57.5kg at $2. Looks tested again.
9
T P MADDEN
Red, White Epaulettes, Navy Sleeves, White Cap
5 614x3 ALITTLEBITAPOLLY
YASMIN BLACK
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Miss Y Black, Mrs J S Black & M A Black
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Zemgrinda with 57.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1415m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dangerous Secret with 56kg at $17. Has never won second up and prepared to risk this time.
2
MS C PULS
Grey, Turquoise Band, Sleeves And Cap
6 x3647 CAROLINA SUNRISE
VINCENT MALADY
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch)
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Wodonga 0-62 on April 22 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Stand By Me Ned carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Melidesh with 58kg at $12. Going well. Watch for her late in the piece.
12
MITCHELL AITKEN
Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 82472 TURNAQUID
ANDREW DALE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
A Dale, J Hilder, S Hockey, N R Jones, J Tobias & B Tran
Last start 2nd of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Read My Lips with 57.5kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 14 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sparkling Blue carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Ready to improve.
2
R J HURDLE
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
8 50682 ARTISTIC DANCER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
W G Pratt & J L Pratt
Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Vegas On Fire carrying 56.5kg at $7. Before that 8th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Aureate carrying 57.5kg at $6. Expected to be in the finish again.
3
WILL GORDON
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
9 32378 HONOUR DE HERO
DANIEL BOWMAN
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Hello Possum, J Claus, Dirty Angels & Chicken Wings
Last start struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind World Action carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Before that 7th of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Wizard King carrying 58kg at $7.50. Can't recommend.
11
LINDA MEECH
Lime, Red Epaulettes And Hooped Cap
10 7x067 TIPSY TORONADO
JASON WARREN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J Warren, Ms K E A Warren, R J Townsend, T Kneebone, The Better Side of Life (Mgr: A Townsend), R Weiss, B Hayne, Prosen Racing (Mgr: D K Prouse), N Bell, Mrs S J Bell, S K McNamara, G Farrugia, P J Veacock, Mrs E A Golley & DBM Equine (Mgr: M D O'callaghan)
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1206m, slow going 6 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 57kg at $5. The run before that 6th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1300m, 4 len behind Steely Hustler carrying 58kg at $4.80. Hard to have.
17
P GATT
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
11 6880x ALBANIAN ICON
TRENT EDMONDS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
T N Edmonds
Mare back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Mornington Bm58 September 6 over 2460m, soft track; 43 len behind Tobi Saru carrying 56kg at $61. First up last campaign third of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 June 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Unlimited Magic carrying 57kg at $61. Has trialled up nicely for the return.
5
JAKE DUFFY
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Sash, Hooped Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
12 59549 DRINK THEN KISS
WAYNE WALTERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C A Vraca, Mrs F R Walters, Mrs J M Vraca, L Vraca & M Vraca
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1300m, 8 len behind The Wizard King with 57kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Steely Hustler carrying 57kg at $31. Capable of sharp improvement.
1
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
13 x5274 LAUGH WITH ME
JOSEPH WALDRON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Waldron
Last start 4th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Real Alliance carrying 55kg at $4.20. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Pakenham F&M Bm58 on April 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rose De Vellor carrying 57kg at $10. Nice effort last time. Can improve enough to take this out.
8
NEIL FARLEY
Navy Blue, Old Gold Checked Band
14 0051 MAGNEA
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
R Griffiths, Ms A Baldwin, Mrs H Beasley, A McGarth, Mrs T Brewster, G Giampietri, C Gibson, Mrs B Hogan, P Hogan, S McNamara, D Smith, C Terreri, H Williams, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, W & N Fun, Placidark Racing, Clanbrooke Racing, Phryne's Racing 2 & Paroad
Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Balnarring Pic-Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1008m defeating Gungho carrying 63kg at $1.70. The start before that second last in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Edges Diamond with 56kg at $61. Badly drawn today though and looks up against it.
14
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Gold Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 86x96 DANGEROUS SECRET
BOB & KANE POST
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs P Post, K Post, J T Post, A W Cox, H J Howlett & Mrs V Howlett
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at Penola Cl1 on April 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Big Wheel with 56.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Mildura 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Zuri Miss with 57.5kg at $3.50. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
10
NEIL FARLEY
White, Gold And Black Sash, Black Cap
16 67x08 ELABORATE RUSE
DEANNE TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D K Taylor & W Taylor
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 21 len behind World Action with 56kg at $81. Last start second last of 9 at Bendigo F&M Bm58 on May 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind The Maggstar carrying 57kg at $201. Likely to go around at long odds again.
10
MS A HERRMANN
Black, White Stars Sash, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
17 34553 KULINA
DON DWYER
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D Dwyer & Ms M Hackshaw
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Vegas On Fire with 55kg at $19. The run before that got back early 5th of 8 at Kilmore F&M Bm58 on April 17 over 1100m, 5 len behind Blue Allure with 57kg at $41. Will find this tough; not today.
16
JACKIE BERIMAN
Red, Black Braces, Black And White Striped Sleeves
18 20955 PAMMY JOY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C A Gordon
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Bokeem with 55.5kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 9 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1208m, 2.25 len behind Highland Harley carrying 55kg at $41. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope.
7
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap