Swan Hill   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Ultima Hotel BM64 Handicap 1300m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 9)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Pace is sure to be keen from Dom and Shisuta Bo striding forward, along with Ziggy Starcraft. DOM (7) resumes. He didn't fire in two runs last time in but did notably start $3.20 first up in a 3yo BM70 at Flemington having always promised plenty of ability. This is likely the weakest race he's ever faced. MR CHARISMATIC (18) has come back well, close up in two runs this time in. He boxed on fairly well at Geelong last time and should be ready to fire now. SHISUTA BO (9) has placed in her past two, sticking on fairly well at Morphettville Parks last time out. She's a handy enough type who should be right there. LOOSE ON GIN (2) should be ready to fire third up from a spell, improving on a drier track at Casterton last start. Back to 1300m is possibly a slight knock but on ability he's well placed. NEON'S LAST (11) has upside and should measure up well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dom to win.
1 41300 SAINT LAZARE
CON KELLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
N B Watson
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 33 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 60kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on April 12 over 1300m, 16 len behind Heavenly Eagle carrying 60.5kg at $101. Fully tested again.
13
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Red, White And Black Vertical Thirds, Black Saint, White And Red Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 18x73 LOOSE ON GIN
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs U Williams,J W Clifford, N F Clifford, P M Clifford, P L Rayner, R J Raw, Mrs R Raw, Dr F H Hawker, Gindicators, Time To Win, C Macek, S M B Racing, Terang Bloods, Cooparchelli, Mrs V S Carter & C Papadopoulos.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 59kg at $8. Last start 3rd of 9 at Casterton Bm64 on May 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Allouvre carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Fitter now and making headway. Will take plenty of beating.
2
D YENDALL
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
3 89216 GOBBO'S MATE
ROSS PURCELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Bourke & P A Sweeney
Useful gelding. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Stylish carrying 54.5kg at $51. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Wodonga 0-62 April 22 over 1300m defeating King's Taj with 57.5kg at $13. Disappointing last time but could bounce back.
5
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
4 76x89 LIKA SWIFT
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
6YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs G M Johnstone, M Johnstone, W U Stafford, Mrs C Stafford, J Souter, Mrs M T Mason, J L Mason, MG A Armstrong, W P O'Brien, T Murphy & Raise the Stakes
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Pocket Size with 58.5kg at $21. Last start ran last of 9 at Seymour Bm58 on May 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Swift Hit carrying 60.5kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
3
HAYLEY SPITSE
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
5 6147x SACRED EAGLE
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Selwyn Park No 2 (Mgr: M G Smith), R Smith, I K Barber, Nest Is Best (Mgr: B Bottomley), J Clough, A H Price, C Karanikich, S M Raeburn, M P Sheahan, J A Sheahan, Blue Roos (Mgr: M Bovell), Silver Fox Racing & Ms M M A Muldowney
Dual acceptor. Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 December 31 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Muppet carrying 61kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Warrnambool Bm58 September 23 over 1200m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Imminent Storm with 61kg at $5. Expecting a effective return.
6
DECLAN BATES
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
6 75428 CHOSEN VENTURE
NATHAN HOBSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N J Hobson, L J Wallis, B W Gurnett, Mrs J L Gurnett, A K Spencer, R T Hobson, A P Hobson & 2K Red (Mgr: K L Delmenico)
Useful gelding. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on May 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Professor Pickles with 61kg at $31. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Deniliquin Cup-Bm66 on April 25 over 1600m, neck behind Copperfield with 60kg at $2.70. Can improve sharply.
14
C NEWITT
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armband And Cap
7 4x66x DOM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), N M Marinelli, Mrs S K Marinelli, G Wilkins, Echuca 10 Club Racing No.1 (Mgr: G S J Kelly), Avimarx Racing (Mgr: A Marks), T R Pedlow, V D Chit, M S Lukmanjee, Perignon (Mgr: D F Ryan) & Miss H L Sherborn
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 January 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Untapped with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Flemington 3yo Bm70 January 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Xarpo with 58kg at $3.20. Profiles nicely for this.
1
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Black And Bottle Green Four Pointed Star, Bottle Green Collar, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 78x26 RUPERTS RED ROCKET
CRAIG WEEDING
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), M Grant, D N Tronson & A R Stephenson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 13 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Runlikenencryption carrying 60.5kg at $6. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Albury Bm66 on May 16 over 1175m, 3 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 62kg at $6. Not the worst.
9
LOGAN MCNEIL
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
9 17x23 SHISUTA BO
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs E Doudle, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis) & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey)
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on May 2 over 1100m, head behind Miss Kermie carrying 58.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 3 len behind Tosen Water carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Racing well. Has strong claims.
5
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue, Red And White Vee, Royal Blue Cobra, Red Sleeves, Red And Royal Blue Quartered Cap
10 40708 CLASSY KENNY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J E Hickmott, Mrs N M How, G Iaria, Mrs M L Harvey, S M Harvey, Ms L Hoysted, Mrs R J Hoysted, Miss G Harvey, Mrs K L Nolan, P D Brown, Mrs G M Brown, Mrs C Hickmott & Mrs J Drage
Last start 11th of 16 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Novela with 56.5kg at $51. The run before that from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Merchant Boss with 60kg at $31. Looks tested in this line-up.
16
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
11 51x13 NEON'S LAST
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M T Knight & J W Knight
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Donald 0 - 58 May 3 over 1200m defeating Judge Kellie with 60kg at $5.50. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Cg&E Bm64 on May 22 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Strike Gold with 59kg at $3.20. Should be thereabouts.
8
C J MACREDMOND
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange and Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
12 47221 YAM
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Weeding & G Muller
Racing well. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Albury Bm58 May 27 over 1175m in the wet defeating Brenlyn's Trooper carrying 61.5kg at $2.45. Before that 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1400m, nose behind Written Royalty carrying 60kg at $4.80. In great form and can make it back-to-back wins.
11
JAKE DUFFY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
13 210x0 LOVEY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Mrs B V Siemsen, Mrs L A Frew, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs L Ottobre, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs D S Reintals, Ms A P English & Ms A Molinaro
Second-up. First-up after 11 months second last of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on May 15 over 1170m, 10 len behind Claymore Mine carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 2024 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Furrina carrying 56kg at $26. Fitter and is a definite top-three hope.
4
HARRY COFFEY
Gold, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves
14 x4647 SNATCHED
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D Azzopardi, S Puddy, B O'donohue, A W P S Racing (P Vawdrey), D Bromley, D Shipp, G Scott, I Reynolds, A Parry, B Egan, J Bouzo, Gully Punt Club (J Heath), R Field, S Sloan, Dream Thoroughbreds Ransom Syndicate (D Azzopardi), Wild Horse Crew (M Ammann), R Honey, K McBride, R Bateman & S Elliott
Most recently 7th of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 64 on May 20 over 1450m, 6 len behind Deadly Press carrying 57kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Outta Compton carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Has ability and worth another chance.
16
HARRY COFFEY
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
15 27655 GLOVE ARTIST
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
D T O'Brien, Maisey King Pty Ltd Racing (Mgr; P King), E J Williams, P V W Kruining, G L Catton, P A Watson, K J Rickert, D Ashworth, D Chrimes, R C Ellis, W A Jones, M J Nicol, P B Rayson, S Newberry, C J Rose & M Lee
Most recently 5th of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 1443m, 2.5 len behind Shubael carrying 60kg at $6.50. Before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Kyneton Bm64 on May 8 over 1203m, 1.3 len behind Tessa's Choice with 58.5kg at $4.20. In the mix.
11
BEAU MERTENS
Purple, Hot Pink Diamonds In Diamond Shape And Sleeves, Purple Diamonds And Star Cap
16 33x00 EXONUMIA
KIM TALENT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Talent & T D Midgley
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 15 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm68 on May 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Metrical with 57.5kg at $201. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 6 len behind Merchant Boss with 59kg at $81. Looking elsewhere.
10
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, Red And White Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
17 169 ZIGGY STARCRAFT
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S Rigney, R A Smith, R W McIntosh, Slice Syndicate (M J Cousins), Cavegi (P Howell), D P Ash, J Aitken, B Hubble, S Morris, I L Howard, B N Bannerman, You Wouldn't Understand (B A Gibson), D J Rides (D L Jones), Mission Five (X T Reicha), B J Nally, R P Hands, G T O'Brien, M L Telford & M P Sheahan
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gin Baba with 58kg at $9.50. The run before that 6th of 8 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1350m, 4 len behind Darts Daly with 58.5kg at $8. Has ability but must find a bit more.
12
C J PARISH
Navy Blue, Lime Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap With Navy Blue Diamond
18 00x24 MR CHARISMATIC
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C A Paisley, K J Paisley, Ms K Standish, G Daw, Mrs G Daw, S J Greig, W M Davies, P De Fontenay, W J C Harvey, G S Lambert, Mrs S Lambert, D S Lee, Warrnambool Bowls Club 3 (Mgr: B L Furnell), L T Donaldson, V Villella, R J White & N Bowden
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Gronkowski with 54kg at $18. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 1443m, 1.1 len behind Shubael carrying 58kg at $3. Strong chance.
7
J ALLEN
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
19 05354 OWL WITNESS
CON KELLY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
N B Watson
Most recently 4th of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on June 3 over 1209m, slow going 4 len behind Smashing Ruby with 58.5kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 14 at Echuca Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind And She Was with 58.5kg at $11. Hard to make a case.
4
Red, White And Black Vertical Thirds, Black Saint, White And Red Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
20 x5790 LIGHTNING RIDER
RON HOCKLEY
12YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R A Hockley, M Sumner & Ms D M Hall
Most recently second last of 11 at Seymour Bm58 on May 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Dashing Rebel with 51kg at $151. The race before that 9th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Gator carrying 51kg at $101. Disappointing form likely to continue.
10
Lime Green, Yellow Braces And Armbands, Black Cap