Port Augusta   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Max Services Class One Handicap 1498m

Track: Good   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Pace only fair with Tofino rolling to the lead ahead of Savatoff and Spectaur. With due respect, this looks a pretty thin race. HONDURAS (8) hasn't set the world on fire in three runs this campaign but suspect this is the easiest race he's tackled in some time. He's a winner at the track and if he can recapture that sort of form, he's one of the horses to beat here. HITCHHIKERSGUIDE (1) is another that hasn't done a lot since moving to the new stable. But this is a much easier assignment and his maiden win in Victoria last campaign rates well for this. SPECTAUR (7) and BLONDI'S BOMBSHELL (4) are both proven at the track with maiden wins in recent starts, while BONSA BIG BOY (9) ran a cheeky race last time and is open to further improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going each-way with Hitchhikersguide.
1 66x79 HITCHHIKERSGUIDE
BRENTON JONES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr PL Rayner, Miss JL Oldfield, Mr SM Oldfield
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 on May 31 over 1533m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tropical House carrying 55.5kg at $151. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Gawler Bm58 on June 9 over 1700m, in the wet; 10 len behind Showrunner carrying 57.5kg at $26. Comes out of stronger races and can measure up here.
4
MARGARET COLLETT
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap
2 3x807 COLONEL HATHI
DANNY PENNA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, Mr J S Penna, Mr K J Penna, Miss H A Penna
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 27 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Piwhane with 60kg at $21. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1628m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tight Grip carrying 59kg at $16. Open to improvement at second start for the stable.
8
WESLEY CAVE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
3 645x6 SAVATOFF
PAULA TRENWITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & Miss P G Trenwith
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 9 at Gawler Bm56 on June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Valentina Charm with 57.5kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on September 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Bunjil carrying 60kg at $7. Likely to improve in this with the run under his belt.
2
MS S METCALFE
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
4 x9001 BLONDI'S BOMBSHELL
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms J C Preston & D L Hewitt
Last start favourite; won by 0.6 len at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1498m defeating Petra's Girl with 56kg at $2.70. The run before that 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Chance Taken carrying 52kg at $201. Brings winning form to this and she can measure up again.
3
SAIRYN FAWKE
Pink, White Stars, Pink Cap With White Stars
5 5568x WILD INFERENCE
JUDY STREETS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R G Blackwell, J D Frew, Ms E J Wain & C D Taylor
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Penola 0-56 October 21 over 2030m, soft track; 8 len behind Fizique carrying 59kg at $26. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 5 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 16 len behind Lifestyles carrying 57.5kg at $21. Will be better for this run.
5
DYLAN CABOCHE
Black And Royal Blue Diagonal Halves, White Fern And Red Stars
6 31095 TOFINO
R DANIEL & T STANBURY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms P A Stanbury & Miss M F Stanbury
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 27 over 1550m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Blue Special carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that 9th of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind I Tell Ya What with 59kg at $81. A winner at his only run on the dirt so must respect.
9
STEPHANIE LACY
Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Gold Cap
7 08149 SPECTAUR
DAVID HALLIDAY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M F Mace & Mrs J R Mace, Miss K.J. Halliday & Mr E O'Brien
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Bm56 on June 22 over 1498m, 17 len behind I'm Kenny carrying 55kg at $151. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track Cl2 on May 23 over 1396m, 4 len behind First Maid with 55.5kg at $14. Capable of better than recent efforts.
6
FELICITY ATKINSON
Royal Blue, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap
8 0x578 HONDURAS
BRENDON DAVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Disseldorp & M L Hotstone
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track 0-54 on June 8 over 1498m, 14 len behind Django Express with 57kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 9 at Hawker 0-52 on May 31 over 1400m, 12 len behind Django Express with 57kg at $3.80. Running out of chances but finds a suitable race.
10
ALYSHA WARREN
Cerise, Black Lightning Bolt, Black Cap
9 00053 BONSA BIG BOY
JAMES SHORT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
D E Mcallister & Ms R E Hodge
Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track 0-52 on June 22 over 1396m, 0.5 len behind Mistnaces carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track 0-52 on June 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Eastside Diamond with 58kg at $51. Much better last start and looks a chance in this.
7
POLLY BREWSTER
Orange, White Quarters
10 64040 ARCHDEACON
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss C J Heuritsch
Most recently second last of 11 at this track 0-52 on June 22 over 1396m, 5 len behind Mistnaces with 53.5kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track 0-52 on June 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Eastside Diamond carrying 57kg at $13. Looks out of his depth today.
1
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Black And White Diamonds, Lime Sleeves And Cap