Shepparton   13 May 2025
 
GOING: G

GV PIGEON FEDERATION MAIDEN TROT 2190m

Track: GOOD      

AMARTEY (8) finished fourth last start, beaten 14 metres at Melton over 1720m. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Tackles a similar assignment and he can play a major role in the outcome. MONEY TALKS (4) has been in the placings two times from as many appearances this prep. Again performed impressively at the most recent appearance, making up plenty of ground but finding a couple better over 2150m at Bendigo. Good enough to put himself in the winners' stall. WALKIN UNDERSTARZ (1) is stepping out for the first time. By Father Patrick and hails from the John Tormey stable. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Was not far away in a recent trial and is sure to prove very hard to beat from the coveted pegs. GOLDEN SKIES (3) was easily accounted for when eighth over 1690m at this circuit recently at her first race start. Strips fitter and can improve sharply.
1 WALKIN UNDERSTARZ
JOHN TORMEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY
D J Poole, S B Poole
Three-year-old filly (Father Patrick - Front And Square) making her debut. Finished second in a trial on May 5 at Bendigo over 2150m. Profiles nicely but betting will hold the key.
Fr1
E J TORMEY
BLACK, PINK 'PACING FOR PINK' LOGO AND SLEEVES
2 37566 CRESCO CASHFLOW
GARY PEKIN
4YO  BR/BL  MARE
G C Pekin, J H Pekin
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 50 m by Hody Moke (2:47.80) in MAIDEN on April 8 at $71. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr5) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton, beaten 50 m by Quirky Character (2:41.60) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 26 at $17. This looks too tough.
Fr2
G C PEKIN
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN & WHITE STRIPES, GREEN CUFF
3 8 GOLDEN SKIES
JUANITA BREEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY
K M Morgan, J D Gilmore
Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Sr1) over 1690m at this track, beaten 30 m by Aldebaran Sue (2:09.80) in MAIDEN on May 4 at $16. Forward showing expected.
Fr3
J BREEN
PINK, WHITE 'PACING FOR PINK' LOGO
4 69x33 MONEY TALKS
P S RAILTON
5YO  BLACK  GELDING
P S Railton
Two back was well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Hody Moke at this track over 2190m in a MAIDEN on April 8 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Bruiser Alm at Bendigo over 2150m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $6. Well placed to go a couple better.
Fr4
P S RAILTON
RED, DARK BLUE & WHITE CHECKED SASH, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
5 63564 BLONDIES BLIS
W F WHITE
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE
I F White, S J White
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 2nd-3.7 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Bruiser Alm (2:48.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $12. Two runs back 6th (Sr4) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 60 m by Im Eddie (2:48.90) in MAIDEN on April 18 at $31. Needs to do more. Others better.
Fr5
I F WHITE
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HOOPS
6 x7955 JETAWAY SAINT
JULIE DOUGLAS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING
N B Watson
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 0.65 beaten 8 m by Montana Chevelle (2:44.30) in NR up to 49 on May 7 at $14. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at Swan Hill was 7th-13.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Maoris Return (2:51.80) in NR up to 49 on April 27 at $14. Going okay so keep him safe.
Fr6
J J CALDOW
BLACK, PINK 'PACING FOR PINK' LOGO AND SLEEVES
7 5 ALDEBARAN MISTIQUE
D R WILSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY
D M Castles, C W Lewis, S J Boyd
Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at this track, beaten 30 m by Aldebaran Sue (2:09.80) in MAIDEN on May 4 at $12. Solid top-three claims.
Fr7
A J WILSON
DARK GREEN, DARK GREEN & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, WAISTBAND & CUFFS
8 3x324 AMARTEY
ALISON ALFORD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING
A M Alford
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-8.3 beaten 14 m by Karbine (2:08.50) in MAIDEN on May 9 at $21. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong beaten 40 m by Mecarno (1:58.20) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $10. Capable of testing this line-up.
Sr1
J L DUGGAN
WHITE, RED YOKE, WAISTBAND & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, SILVER OUTLINE, WHITE SLEEVES, RED A & CUFFS