Swan Hill   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Qube Logistics BM70 Handicap 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.19)  

Professor Pickles should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. Very competitive. PROFESSOR PICKLES (7) is a leader who followed his 64 win at Ballarat with a 1L defeat this grade at Sandown-Hillside. Comes back 200m and he's going to take plenty of passing. BLACK STORM (3) deserved his 64 win at Bendigo and has more upside. He will jump and run from an inside gate and has the first-time blinkers applied. DUBAI DANCER (10) will be fitter, and she's racing well. She'll also position forward and will carry 3kg less in this grade. Has her first go over a mile, but is sure to give a sight. ARIZONA ACTIVIST (2) is free running and brings a win and a near-miss from Warrnambool and Casterton. He's jumped out well since the latest and is sure to give a big sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Professor Pickles.
1 x5114 DILLINGER
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
S J Wescon, T C Button, L Di Benedetto, R L Buckingham, Ms M Castrogiovanni, W J Jonkers & N S Jackson
Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on May 22 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Surely Special with 61kg at $2.20. Before that favourite; won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp April 16 over 1800m defeating Oxford Blue with 60kg at $13. Should be very competitive in this race.
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ALYSHA WARREN
White, Tangerine Cross Outline, Checked Sleeves, Purple Cap
2 41612 ARIZONA ACTIVIST
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), S R Thompson, Mrs V M Thompson, G W Bosse, D T Coleman, C E Coleman, Mrs L Guy, J W Scott, Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), B S Wilson, M K Vilcins, Mrs A Vilcins & Joeys Racing (Mgr: L Young)
Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm70 on May 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Typhoon Harmony carrying 61kg at $6. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Geelong Bm64 April 11 over 1500m defeating Mcadam with 62kg at $4.80. Has claims in an even race.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Lime Green, Black Spots, Lime Green Cap With Black Spots
3 7x221 BLACK STORM
TIM FITZSIMMONS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
K Lee
Useful gelding. Last start won by a nose at Bendigo Bm64 May 14 over 1500m defeating Narbold carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 24 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Itsukushima with 62kg at $1.90. Chance again.
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JACK HILL
Red, Royal Blue Stars Arc And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
4 8568x FARNBOROUGH
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), R Burt, Mrs M J Jokich, H M Kelly, Latrobe Valley Racing (Mgr: J Szkwarek), K P J O'Brien, P A Palmer, A J Piddington, A Pino, M W Powell, Rosen Racing (Mgr: J K Rosen), B Smith, A K Voller, Darby Racing Farnborough (Mgr: S G Darby) & B J McKenzie
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Randwick Bm78 December 21 over 2400m, 15 len behind Gilded Water carrying 56kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 November 15 over 1550m, 8 len behind Inquiring Minds with 61.5kg at $16. Better off following this outing.
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HARRY COFFEY
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
5 112x9 ANOTHER NEPHEW
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J V O'Neill, Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), Mrs L C Wright, D E Hawkins, M J Curtain, K C Jones, Mrs L E Jones, M Brunato, G Atkins, N D Rance, J Kyzintas & A B C D Racing Co (Mgr: C Durie)
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 1300m, 5 len behind Empressive Enuff with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 16 over 1623m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Romaji with 60kg at $3.30. Others are preferred.
4
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
6 8x212 DEADLY PRESS
NICK RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Express One Racing (Mgr: D J Judd), S Gerecke, J Harris, S N Stables (Mgr: J Stean), M Harrison, A Bongiovanni, C L Gould, G Cooper, C E Coleman, D T Coleman, Pat Mee (Mgr: M F Hanney), Miss T J Gould, Miss L J Gould, READY2RUN CCFC (Mgr: P Dugo), N R Ryan & M W Johnson
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came from the tail of the field 2nd of 16 at Warrnambool Bm64 on May 1 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Alcoshare carrying 59.5kg at $10. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Kilmore 0 - 64 May 20 over 1450m defeating Palentine's Day carrying 59.5kg at $2.10.
7
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Pink Diagonal Half And Cap
7 x2214 PROFESSOR PICKLES
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Vantage Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Tinning), Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), Mrs J Nathan, E Nathan, C Morris, M Haidar, Mrs H Rassos, G Rassos, Mrs R Kelly, Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W Wendt), J Smith, Mrs W Smith, Mrs M Beck, D Beck, J Sheehan & Mrs P Sheehan
Going well. Last start 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Callmeanicon carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Before that won by 1.0 len at Ballarat Bm64 May 11 over 1600m defeating Governor King with 58.5kg at $3.10. Deserves another chance.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
Black, Rose Gold Vantage Thoroughbreds Logo And Cap
8 19x67 ETARA
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T.Black and JD & KB Racing
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Gronkowski with 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 7th of 12 at Casterton Bm70 on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sasqualah with 57.5kg at $9. Looks tested without further improvement.
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DECLAN BATES
Grey, Red Band, Sleeves And Cap
9 10359 OCEANS ABOVE
SIMON ZAHRA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Goodwin, J Clark, Deadly Ten, Mrs C Zahra, P F Maher, S C Howlett, Buneek, Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Mangan), A T Flanagan, T Fitzpatrick, The Diamond Pony Club, J Accurso, C A Butler, C W Bell, South of Rome, M Hooper, G Donelly, T Williams, Mrs H Kendler & M Logan
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on May 30 over 1600m, 12 len behind Chakado with 56kg at $41. Before that 5th of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Houdini with 59.5kg at $9.50. Not among the chances.
11
J BOWDITCH
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
10 90x14 DUBAI DANCER
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Jackaroo Racing (Mgr: T Dabernig), J S Thring, Mrs JT Thring, D L Bayly, Mrs P S Bayly, S Thring, Mrs J Thring, J Orton, Mrs H Orton, P H Davidson, Mrs A J S Davidson, Seven pots please (Mgr: M McNally), M A Bradley, N J Monaghan, J M Monaghan, C G Byrne, P J Berkhout & R L Dwyer
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 May 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Verbano with 56.5kg at $7. Last start 4th of 9 at Casterton Bm64 on May 18 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Allouvre with 59.5kg at $2.60. Nicely placed to get back on track.
3
HARRY GRACE
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
11 x6450 SHE'S A CON
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Mangan), Mangan Racing (Mgr: T Mangan), Mrs M Tyler, A Tyler, B Stephenson, T M Railway Weapons (Mgr: J Curtis), D Selkrig, Mrs K Loving, R Colaneri, T Coppola, B Fritsch, RWR Racing (Mgr: R Ralph), M Stephens, Nico Racing (Mgr: C Nicholls) & S Bira'm, S Madden
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Warrnambool Bm64 on May 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whistle Down carrying 59.5kg at $14. The run before that got back early 5th of 9 at Echuca Country Oaks on April 18 over 2100m, 7 len behind Alma Rise with 56kg at $19. Will need to improve sharply.
10
D YENDALL
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
12 0x173 GOLD RELAY
GLEN GASCOYNE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G L Gascoyne & A R Fairweather
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on May 22 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Surely Special with 57kg at $21. Before that 7th of 12 at Kilmore Bm58 on May 5 over 1607m, 6 len behind Shoeless carrying 60kg at $14. Fully tested this time around.
8
C J PARISH
Black, Yellow Horseshoe, Red Sleeves