Werribee   31 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Picklebet's Big Pickle Energy 0-58 Handicap 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.27)  

Pace looks to be genuine with Border Visage and Missile Meg matching motors in advance of Apppleby and Marbastion. MARBASTION (1) resumed improved winning a Geelong Maiden over 1425m. He draws awkwardly again, but the step up to the mile suits, and he looks capable of taking the next step. APPPLEBY (7) was vet cleared after a plain run at Geelong, but the form prior had been threatening. Maps for the run of the race, and she has decent claims. SHADEELAA (2) is sure to improve off his Maiden win at Ballarat over 1500m. CHIPILLY (10) look for an improvement on recent runs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Marbastion.
1 525x1 MARBASTION
MICHAEL HUGLIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
E A Huglin & Mrs W M Huglin
Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1425m defeating Saltburn carrying 59.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Super Trooper carrying 59.5kg at $9. Can go on.
12
K JENNINGS
Gold, Black Side Seam And Stripe On Sleeves
2 25x41 SHADEELAA
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M S S Cumani, J K Strongman, River Valley Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S S Craig), Cannon Hayes Stud (Mgr: D Morrissey), A T Bowers, Motza (Mgr: D Stephen), No Mistakes Racing (Mgr: J P Oehlers), G L Hales, G Henderson, J Prior, M J Alderman, J D Kilmartin, C M Vilcins & Ms L N Gazzard
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1512m, 2 len behind Frozen Tide carrying 59kg at $21. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 11 over 1500m defeating Ms Hubble with 59.5kg at $2.90. Watch for him to be flashing home.
8
EOIN WALSH
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
3 36555 MR SHORTY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R T D Racing (Mgr: R Norton), C B Mclennan, C McLeish, J Rogers, Sebs Racing (Mgr: M A Bushe), B F O'Connor, G N Pain, R L Henriksen, G N Franklin & Roll The Dice Women (Mgr: Ms D M Suss)
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Frontline Action with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 8 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mister Businessman with 57.5kg at $9. Disappointing of late and others are preferred.
14
WILL PRICE
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
4 696x0 RESERVOIR DOG
LOGAN MCGILL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M Sultana, The Out of Towners (Mgr: M Sultana), B Summers, C Simpson & P Mcinerney
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 1300m, 19 len behind Empressive Enuff with 54kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on May 25 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bulls On Parade carrying 57.5kg at $19. Can improve here.
13
WILL GORDON
Red, Yellow LM, Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
5 54x70 TENACE
NIGEL BLACKISTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs G Ramunno, M Ramunno & P G Cochrane
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 1306m, 2.75 len behind Maximum Power with 59kg at $14. Last start second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Crown Crusher carrying 56kg at $41. Can't entertain on that form.
11
NEIL FARLEY
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom
6 38633 TRUE PROPHET
JAMIE GIBBONS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J Panzera, Miss K M Gibbons, J Luci, R Raco, T Falcone, G Brunetti, Ms K G Harrison & J Scire
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1590m, 2 len behind Khabalov with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rushford carrying 58.5kg at $21. Not the worst.
14
P GATT
Black, Grey Horse
7 34340 APPPLEBY
GREG EURELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D J Laffy, Mrs E A Eurell, Mrs C L Peterson, R Boef, D Vigliaturo, Intemperance (Mgr: Ms K L King), Mrs D E Allister, S S H Lee, R G Robertson, Dakm Racing (Mgr: Mrs A Forsyth), C L Shedden, C B Bryant, P A C Schultz, Ms J M Anderson, Mrs L J Smith, R A Smith & Front Foot (Mgr: M Mills)
Last start second last of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 1525m, 8 len behind Dreams Come True carrying 58.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1512m, 2.75 len behind Maui Man with 56kg at $8. Has claims.
2
JACK HILL
Red And White Stripes
8 04402 MISSILE MEG
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Missile (Mgr: S M Lyons)
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Frontline Action carrying 58kg at $11. Before that second last of 14 at Moe Bm58 on April 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Eloped with 59kg at $12. Definite winning chance. Among the chances on her best form.
9
MITCHELL AITKEN
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 707x5 TOGANMAIN
BEN O'FARRELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S Fraser & B O'Farrell
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Neon's Last with 58kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Sacred Ted carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Prefer to see him back in form.
3
R J HURDLE
Maroon, White And Bottle Green Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Bottle Green Seams
10 51780 CHIPILLY
SYMON WILDE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), S D Moloney, N C Armytage, B J Barwick, S F Scally, Ms K M Jeffs, R J Richardson, Mrs J L Moloney, Roadrunners, Starsearch, P J Mcintyre, P J McKinnon, Mrs T Harris, P Harris, J Poller, I E Merrett, Blues Roos, Billie's Fillies, M K L Struth & Fight Myeloma No.2
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Runway Ruler with 58.5kg at $18. The race before that second last of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on April 11 over 1500m, 7 len behind Arizona Activist carrying 56kg at $11. Maybe a place.
1
LINDA MEECH
Green, White Stripes, Quartered Cap
11 x5462 DESIGNS OF EIGHT
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A J Reed, H S Reed & D E Hoffman
At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 13 at this track Bm58 on May 16 over 1621m, long-neck behind Clavel with 57kg at $17. The start before that 6th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind She Said carrying 58kg at $6. Leading prospect.
16
HARRY GRACE
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves And Cap, Emerald Green Spots
12 1x075 SUNRAY LASS
AMY MCDONALD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms A McDonald, Mrs H J Cook, Macbool (Mgr: Mrs J Day), A M Fisher, A Byrne, R Ettridge, Mrs T L Gibson, Miss M M Moyle, G J Joyce, N Kouteris, Mrs J E Van Steenis, D W Spicer, M T Lang, D Pridham, A H Peters & T Gladman
At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track Bm58 on May 16 over 1621m, 2 len behind Clavel with 57kg at $91. Before that 7th of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Outta Compton with 55kg at $101. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Others looks better.
10
MELISSA JULIUS
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Pom Pom
13 x4846 QUBELLA
RHYS ARCHARD
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
L J Fletcher, V McGillivray, S Inglis, B Kneebone, D W McGillivray, B E Cole, J D Pearson, J Dickins, M A Farrant, G D Spittal, S C Wales, T Hare, P A Brereton, K Jones, F Lowrie & R Dickson
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Real Alliance carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 9 at Kerang Bm58 on April 19 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Thinkhardandfast carrying 57kg at $10. Might struggle again.
5
C J PARISH
Grey, White GR, Lime Green Seams Sleeves, White GR Cap
14 10x80 ZURI MISS
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Rockmount
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Alternate carrying 57.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 2100m, slow going 29 len behind Fast 'N' Forward with 57kg at $31. Not keen.
4
JAKE DUFFY
Navy Blue, Gold Diamonds, Armbands And Diamonds Cap
15 6x950 BORDER VISAGE
MICHAEL JONES
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms L Bilner, P J Marshall & Miss G Gammage
Last start couldn't go on with it; 10th of 12 at Kilmore Bm58 on May 5 over 1607m, 10 len behind Shoeless carrying 58.5kg at $61. The run before that 5th of 8 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on April 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Gator carrying 59.5kg at $14. Prepared to risk on recent form.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Mauve, Teal Checked Quarters, Black Sleeves And Cap
16 26x35 QUEEN OF TAYRONA
DYLAN DUNN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A J Dunn & Mrs A L Dunn
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Kilmore Bm58 on April 17 over 1600m, neck behind Pat's Bro carrying 56kg at $4.80. Second-up 5th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Rushford carrying 56kg at $4.40.
14
LIAM RIORDAN
Sky Blue, Navy Blue D R Motif, Seams And Cap With Sky Blue Star
17 x9700 TONARE
PAUL KRAMER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M G Phillips & Mrs G T Phillips
Most recently second last of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 22 over 1600m, 15 len behind Feeling Dusty carrying 55kg at $201. The race before that ran last of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1600m, slow going 21 len behind Real Alliance with 57kg at $61. Looks tested against this line-up.
7
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, White V, Royal Blue, White And Yellow Checked Sleeves And Cap
18 703x8 TAVISTOCK DANCER
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G Zerafa
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 13 at this track Bm58 on May 16 over 1621m, 3.5 len behind Clavel carrying 55.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Tatura Bm58 on May 23 2024 over 1600m, 7 len behind Makalu carrying 57kg at $41. Not keen.
13
MS A HERRMANN
Red, Gold Diamond Band, Black Yoke And Braces