Wodonga   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

Fudz Mercury 0-58 Handicap 1454m

Track:   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 3m 1800m - 300m, True Remainder.  

Expecting Vonk to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. MISHIMA (2) raced favourite and was tough winning his Maiden here as expected on a heavy track. Draws wide today but has a handy 3kg claim and with average luck can take the next step. ALTROVE (9) also draws out but won a 58 on the same day from the speed. Needs luck pushing forward but should be right in it if that works out. FINAL CRACK (1) had no luck from a wide gate over 1000m on he same day. His big heavy track Maiden win at Albury prior stacks up and with a handy 2kg claim can't be ruled out. STANDUPANDFIGHT (4) brings a Maiden win from Moe and maps well. Deserves consideration. NEVER SORRY (10) was much better her last time and will be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Mishima.
1 0x517 FINAL CRACK
PETER MAHER
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
C L Przibella, Mrs K P Przibella & J W Maher
Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 28 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Da Nang Star with 60kg at $12. The start before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Albury Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Lunar Mojo with 59kg at $8.50. Should be at his top now and looks sure to feature.
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EMILY POZMAN
Purple, Lime Green Spots With BW Brand, Lime Green And Purple Spots Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
2 58431 MISHIMA
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P L Baldwin, D Krongold, D Goudie, G C Davis, C S Emmett, D Visic, P K Farrelly, L T Considine & W B Brisbourne
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Mdn-Sw June 28 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Reproduced with 55.5kg at $2.80. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Touxlove with 59.5kg at $15. Looks suitably placed here and should play a big role again.
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ALICE KENNEDY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
3 x2300 PRESERVATOR
K J FYTHE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Smith & Mrs R M Smith
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Willmott carrying 54kg at $71. The race before that did the work up front then tired second last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on June 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Laugh With Me with 61kg at $11. Expect improvement today. Risking.
6
LAUREN BURKE
Yellow, Black Quarters, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves
4 x9871 STANDUPANDFIGHT
G & P DALZIEL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
E A Huglin & Mrs W M Huglin
Most recently won by 1.0 len at Moe Mdn-Sw June 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Adiuro with 59.5kg at $6. The race before that 7th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Therapist carrying 59.5kg at $201. Fitter and can measure up again.
4
A MC CABE
Gold, Black Side Seams And Stripe On Sleeves
5 00463 ALTAI RANGER
STEVEN NOBLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr J A Heath
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Altrove carrying 53.5kg at $21. The run before that got back early 6th of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mystic Vamp carrying 57.5kg at $21. Preferred in something easier.
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SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime, Red Sleeves, Purple Cap
6 x1490 CALM BUCKLE
DICK DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R T Dale
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on May 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Diamond Carat carrying 59.5kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track 0-62 on April 22 over 2050m, 33 len behind Darn Hot Miss carrying 54.5kg at $51. Prefer to see him back in form.
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LOGAN MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Red Cap
7 x00x8 GARGANTUAN
ERIN MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Cosgriff & Ms E N Maher
Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 28 over 1100m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Da Nang Star with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Berrigan Cl2 on November 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Black Adam with 56kg at $3. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
3
C J PARISH
Black, Lime Diagonal Halves, Checked Sash, Halved Sleeves, Checked Armbands And Cap, Black Pom Pom
8 73402 MISSY SPIKE
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb
Dual acceptor. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1590m, slow going head behind Dubai Watch carrying 57kg at $21. Before that second last of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shal Exceed with 58kg at $17. Consider.
6
LACHLAN KING
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
9 66461 ALTROVE
ROBERT WELLINGTON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
J B Wellington, Mrs E Wellington & Mrs S A Wellington
Last start won by 2.25 len at this track 0 - 58 June 28 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Never Sorry carrying 53kg at $4.80. Before that 6th of 12 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Black Adam with 58kg at $5. Racing well and can feature again.
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SARAH FIELD
White, Purple And Lime Band, Armbands And Quartered Cap
10 6x072 NEVER SORRY
JAMIE GIBBONS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Miss K M Gibbons, D Reid, Mrs J McGinty, Miss K Thompson, K F Lubeck, C Lubeck, B Cooney, Mrs T A Reid & B C Reid
Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Altrove carrying 56kg at $21. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Seymour Bm58 on June 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Grinzinger Love with 57kg at $91. Keep onside.
5
BRENDAN WARD
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Braces, Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
11 52838 VONK
ANDREW DALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A Dale
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Gundagai Bm50 on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind Geostorm with 58kg at $9.50. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Black Adam with 62kg at $8. Has ability and can do better.
4
JAKE DUFFY
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
12 70x80 YES YES TESS
VINCENT HALL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss B Stobie, Mrs L Hall, Ms S Paul, Four The Win, M Addison, A Borg, Mrs K Di Pietro, A Gleeson, P Haimona, A Herekiuha, Mrs T Herekihua, G Leighton, Mrs A Lombardo, Mrs C Thompson, R Tierney, E Williams, M Williams, M Sproule, J Cameron
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at Echuca Bm52 on June 3 over 1009m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Redneck Princess with 60kg at $6. Second run from a spell got back early 10th of 13 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Grinzinger Earl with 54kg at $101. Later.
2
TATUM BULL
Turquoise, Silver Epaulettes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Silver Pom Pom
13 967x9 BABBLE ON
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R Archard, S Maddox, C Sutton
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Dougal McKeen with 55kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Wangaratta Bm52 on December 7 over 1300m, 20 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 58kg at $31. Looks to have a big job ahead again especially from her bad gate.
10
Lime, White Hoops, Lime Cap, White Pom Pom
14 05631 MISS HIMALAYA
DAVID DEAN
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 54.0KG
D Dean
Last start 3rd of 12 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum carrying 54kg at $81. The run before that 6th of 11 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1590m, 3.5 len behind Khabalov carrying 54kg at $151. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
11
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Hooped Sleeves
15 x5809 ALEMBEE
PETER MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J D Perry, Mrs M J Perry, P F Maher, Mrs J P Maher, Mrs A L Digby & Mrs S K Ridgeway
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Raven's Silver carrying 54kg at $81. The start before that got back early 10th of 13 at Albury Bm58 on May 27 over 1175m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Yam with 52kg at $101. Can't have on recent performances.
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Red, White Diagonal Stripes, Black And White Checked Sleeves
16 x4608 FLEET DESTINATION
CRAIG WIDDISON
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
R H Flynn & Mrs C Flynn
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Freddy's Shock carrying 58kg at $14. The start before that got back early 10th of 13 at Corowa Bm58 on May 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fourthtimelucky with 55kg at $41. Impossible to entertain on recent form.
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Navy Blue, White Sleeves