Casterton   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

Mundarra 0-58 Handicap 2000m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 10)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.64)  

Solid tempo with Feargal to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. ANPHINA (13) never travelled at Penola (vet cleared), but she brought strong relative form to that. She is on a quick backup, and no surprise to see her finish over the top of these. LITTLE OUTLAW (10) comes out of the same race beaten 2.3L as favourite. Won a CL1 easily at Mt Gambier prior, and he's a live chance. BERGASUN (1) drops back from a staying trip and rates well. Just missed at Donald this distance range, two back. MANGIONE (8) led and won this track and trip three weeks ago, and the 2kg claimer will use the inside gate. Carries more weight, but he will get every chance to go on with it. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Anphina.
1 x6124 BERGASUN
SHANE JACKSON
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
G T Ryan, J F Hardwick, A B Campbell, A J Knight, Listen Newton Advisory (Manager: Kieran Liston) & B Murray
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 2460m, 2 len behind Avenues with 60kg at $7. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Turfie carrying 60kg at $7. Has ability and is expected to run well again.
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WILL PRICE
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
2 48486 FEARGAL
SHANE JACKSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss J Baker, P T Hepburn, A F Pedley, Ms L Erskine, J Oppedisano, P Couty, HAACKA (Mgr: A White), Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), Mrs K W Barker, H Fitzpatrick, Yarbo (Mgr: A R King), L Cann, A P Main, Mrs A Slorach, G Scott & Coupla Cold Ones (Mgr: Mrs D Waayers)
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 1 over 1700m, slow going 5 len behind Notabadbuy carrying 54kg at $71. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Salsbury Hill carrying 57.5kg at $12. Tested again.
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EOIN WALSH
Light Blue, Claret Star, Light Blue, Claret Star Cap
3 x58x0 LOYAL CONSUL
SHANE JACKSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss J Baker, P T Hepburn, Merr Racing (Mgr: E M Skok), B L Justin, G L Justin, Mrs G J Justin, Mrs J E O'connor, T Beasley, M J O'connor, B Moor, B Brooks & D A Barker
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 13 at Warrnambool Bm64 on May 1 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Whistle Down carrying 57.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 64 on January 7 over 2200m, 10 len behind Buddong with 58.5kg at $31. Others make more appeal especially from his wide barrier.
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R J HURDLE
Light Blue, Claret Star, Light Blue, Claret Star Cap
4 959x6 READY BY DESIGN
SHARNI JULIAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss S M Julian & Ms V Dishan
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Bordertown Bm60 on May 2 over 1550m, 2.75 len behind Head Of The Herd carrying 57.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Donald Bm64 on November 17 over 2200m, 6 len behind Angel Raider with 61kg at $151. Looking to others.
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MELISSA JULIUS
Turquoise, Black Motif, White Armbands And Quartered Cap
5 04531 THE KINGS GOSPEL
ADRIAN MCGREGOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A R McGregor, J Lang, S P Taylor, C N King, N C Sandercock, J A Gould, J V Lang, Stella Maris (Mgr: P V Le Breton), Mrs C E Loone & R Loone
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently scored a big 4.5 len win at Mt Gambier Bm58 May 9 over 2075m in soft going defeating Tekapo carrying 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Turn It Up Tommy carrying 58kg at $21. Better last time but would need to improve further.
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Bottle Green, White Hoops, Deep Red Sleeves, Deep Red And White Quartered Cap
6 03126 PUNCHIN
GARY BOYCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Boyce, B Allen, Mrs C Parton, R Harkness, Ms A Boyce, S Castle, D Nathan, M Filippakis & C J Lindner
Most recently 6th of 11 at Gawler Bm56 on May 28 over 1506m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flyway carrying 61kg at $12. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-60 on May 14 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Collated with 59kg at $31. Definitely worth including.
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Royal Blue, White Chevrons
7 94344 TAKE ME TO CHURCH
CAMERON THOMPSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L J Vary, Mrs M G Vary, Mrs S J Thompson, Mrs S F Bricknell, Mrs C J Lee, M R Hester, J Foley, L G Hester, B J Young & R W Morrison
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Hard Leaf with 60kg at $12. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Imamanzor carrying 59kg at $15. Not the worst.
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JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves and Cap
8 08391 MANGIONE
NELL CARTER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr, J W Lovell & B Mathews
At the latest run won by a nose at this track 0 - 58 May 18 over 2000m in soft going defeating A Blue Star carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Before that 9th of 11 at Bordertown Bm58 on May 2 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Kirkliston Blu with 55kg at $19. Has to be considered.
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SARAH FIELD
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
9 x7494 MAKUSHA
ROD SYMONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J M Symons, S P Ousley, R J Cook, P W Falconer, J A J Hicks, Ms C Hicks, Miss M A Hicks, J G Hicks & R G Symons
Last start from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Seymour Bm58 on May 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hollerween with 58kg at $13. The run before that second last of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Frontline Action with 59kg at $7. Can't see him featuring in the finish.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Gold, Black Yoke
10 49214 LITTLE OUTLAW
SUE & JASON JAENSCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Send The Fleet (Mgr: B R Jaensch)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind King Of Avalon with 55.5kg at $3.50. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw May 25 over 2050m on a rain affected track defeating Menace To Sobriety with 57.5kg at $6.50. Chance to atone.
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JACK HILL
Light Blue And Red Quarters, Gold Sleeves And Cap
11 x6616 RIPPA BUDDY
DARRYL CANNON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
B Collins, D Harden, D Cannon, T Cannon & D Cannon
Last start 6th of 15 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on May 25 over 1550m, slow going 3.5 len behind Supreme Thunder with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Mt Gambier 0-56 May 9 over 1564m on a rain affected track defeating See De Night carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Best form stacks up.
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STAN TSAIKOS
Green And Gold Quarters, Green Sleeves And Cap
12 80136 FAST 'N' FORWARD
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 2100m, 6 len behind Whispering Pharaoh carrying 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on May 9 over 2075m, slow going 5 len behind The Kings Gospel with 56.5kg at $14. Can't see her figuring in the finish.
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MS K WALTERS
Red, White Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
13 73048 ANPHINA
NELL CARTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr & Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin)
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind King Of Avalon with 56.5kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on May 18 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mangione carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Hard to beat on her best form.
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MS C PULS
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
14 77500 ILIAD
LISA JONES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
L M Jones
Most recently 10th of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1628m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tight Grip with 56kg at $26. The run before that 10th of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on May 9 over 1564m, slow going 3 len behind Rippa Buddy carrying 57.5kg at $16. Can't recommend on that form.
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Gold, White Fleur De Lys And Armbands
15 89x64 SPANISH SNITZEL
MARK GREIG
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on May 9 over 1564m, slow going 1.5 len behind Rippa Buddy carrying 58kg at $26. Last start 4th of 15 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on May 25 over 1550m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Supreme Thunder carrying 58kg at $8.50. In the mix.
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TAYLA CHILDS
Light Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Seams And Cap
16 08000 WYUNA STAR
DARRYL CANNON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs S Ferguson, Mrs L Kim, P Kim, Ms S Townsend, Ms A Cannon, Miss H Irvine, Mrs V Cannon & D Swaney
Most recently 10th of 15 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on May 25 over 1550m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Supreme Thunder carrying 56.5kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 12 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 27 over 1600m, slow going 21 len behind Brooklyn Boss carrying 54kg at $101. Unlikely to feature.
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ALANA KELLY
Red, White And Black Thirds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
17 52229 TEKAPO
NELL CARTER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr & W J Snelling
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind Weather Delay carrying 55kg at $7. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on May 9 over 2075m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind The Kings Gospel with 53.5kg at $4.40. Sure to be thereabouts.
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White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
18 0x009 BUOYANT
CARLY COOK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
G C Saliba & Ms C Cook
Most recently 9th of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind King Of Avalon with 57kg at $21. Before that got back early 10th of 13 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 1621m, 7 len behind Clavel with 57kg at $201. Others rate better.
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Green And Black Halves, White Band Green 'cc', Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap With White Seams Pom Pom