Warracknabeal   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

bet365 0 - 58 Handicap 2000m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.76)  

Loyal Consul is the likely leader and should be able to get there comfortably. Tough. SHREWSBURY ROAD (7) has been threatening and there was only 2L in it at Bendigo last time stepping up to this distance. He's been freshened and he should go close with average luck in the run. LOYAL CONSUL (1) peaks and assess his chances on the nose defeat two back on the Casterton heavy. He found the grade and staying trip a stretch at Ballarat last time. PALENTINO HEIGHTS (8) is knocking on the door and raced a $2.60 favourite at Echuca last time. He can sit closer today and is a chance. FOREVER WELL (9) was a big Maiden winner at Werribee over this trip and has jumped out twice since. Has plenty of scope for improvement and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Shrewsbury Road.
1 8x028 LOYAL CONSUL
SHANE JACKSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
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
Last start did the work up front then tired 8th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 29 over 2600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ferago with 57kg at $8.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on June 8 over 2000m, on heavy track; nose behind Mangione carrying 60kg at $5.50. Certainly worth another chance.
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T P MADDEN
Light Blue, Claret Star, Light Blue, Claret Star Cap
2 49451 MAKUSHA
ROD SYMONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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 won by 2 len at Echuca 0 - 58 June 22 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Timeonlees with 57.5kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on June 8 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Mangione with 58kg at $9.50. Last-start winner worth including.
7
MS C JOKIC
Gold, Black Yoke
3 75x19 MAX ROCK
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K Sanders & T L Stewart
Third-up today. Resuming scored a big 4 len win at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1500m defeating Grundy Three Votes with 59.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Cg&E Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 13 len behind Delivering carrying 57kg at $14. Has to contend with an awkward barrier.
8
JAKE DUFFY
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves And Cap, Emerald Green Spots
4 9x679 READY BY DESIGN
SHARNI JULIAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S M Julian & Ms V Dishan
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Casterton Bm58-Hwt on June 29 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Idon'tgetit with 69.5kg at $31. The race before that 7th of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on June 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Mangione carrying 60kg at $31. Prepared to risk on recent form.
4
MELISSA JULIUS
Blue, White Checks And Armbands
5 37566 CHEROKEE BRAVE
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Howard, J Van Gelderen, A Troughton, S Quinn, P Helme, Caz's Crew (S Murphy), Hamelast to First (S Murphy), GI Five (M Wigney), W Fletcher, S Morrissy, C Teece, P Mahony, B&C Thoroughbreds P/L (B Dorman), B Barwick, C Harrington, V Smith, M Deacon, S Wigney, M Ervin & Dancing Seagulls (G Mckillop)
Most recently 6th of 11 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Makusha with 59.5kg at $9. Before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on June 12 over 2226m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Tishman with 57.5kg at $16. Certainly worth another chance.
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LINDA MEECH
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 10x72 SAVABOO
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Preusker, Happy Wanderers (Mgr: A J Clayton), S Arena, J J Barty, Dr P R Knight, F P R Racing (Mgr: M C Reed), Marsos (Mgr: J K Marston), R Nelson, K A J Peach, I D Riley & Mrs J Riley
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at Ararat Bm58 on May 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sevillana with 59kg at $31. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Tarshin carrying 62kg at $14. Has claims here.
3
C J MACREDMOND
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 84334 SHREWSBURY ROAD
SIMON ZAHRA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A T Moloney, D P Krushka, Ms M Petricola, Ms H Shea, M D Shea, L A Potter, Ms K McKinley, D Owen, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, Miss R M J Shea, M McKelvie, Connie Pies, J C Smith, R J Pearse, Rascals Racing, Don't Tell Catherine, G C C Racing, M J Lanyon & Donald's Racing
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on May 30 over 2200m, 2 len behind Littlebitcheeky with 59kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 12 at Moe Bm58 on May 13 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Van Gerwen carrying 59kg at $4.60. Each-way claims.
10
JACK HILL
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap
8 29544 PALENTINO HEIGHTS
THOMAS CARBERRY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M A Carberry, Just a couple of Lads (Mgr: M Dahan), M Baxter, Mrs G A Baxter, Ms T Ferguson, D Cornelius, R J Bayliss & B J Bayliss
Most recently 4th of 11 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Makusha carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. The start before that 4th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 2 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind King's Crossing with 55.5kg at $15. Finds a few better today. In the mix.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
9 6x021 FOREVER WELL
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
N J Rule, Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor) & Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde)
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw May 16 over 2231m defeating Just Landed with 67.5kg at $8.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 1.3 len behind The Octopus carrying 57.5kg at $26. Well placed. Expected to be in the finish.
9
R J HURDLE
White, Mauve Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
10 1x988 CRADLE OF JAZZ
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Bordertown Cl1-Sw on June 27 over 2000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Silent Emmy carrying 56.5kg at $6. The race before that 8th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1700m, slow going 8 len behind Understudy carrying 55kg at $21. Will need to improve sharply.
1
SARAH FIELD
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
11 x9005 CATCHING STARS
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
Miss E McDonald, R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, We Caught A Star (Mgr: Ms A Podbury) & Molka (Mgr: P Hicks)
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on June 28 over 2050m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Think More carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that second last of 13 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 2400m, slow going 16 len behind Clinched with 58kg at $41. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around.
5
EOIN WALSH
Green, Purple Star On Cap
12 0x904 PRINCE BEEJAY
MICHAEL JONES
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms A J Smith & J B Kelly
Most recently 4th of 10 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on June 28 over 2050m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Think More carrying 58kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 1600m, 27 len behind Brassi Road with 59kg at $151. Others rate better.
3
LOGAN MCNEIL
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
13 50257 FINNHUGH
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P A Preusker, J R Burke, E K Karslake, Coat Tugger Synd (Mgr: G J Lewis), D Sowersby, K G Keller, Ms S J Leury & K A J Peach
Most recently 7th of 12 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Jayzeal carrying 61kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on May 3 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Turfie carrying 58kg at $10. Better than the last run suggests.
4
WILL PRICE
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 x8008 GROSHAWK
AFTAB SHAIKH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Aftab Shaikh & Shamim Shaikh
Last start second last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on June 27 over 2200m, 16 len behind Dartboard with 55kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1600m, 19 len behind Frontline Action carrying 54.5kg at $201. Looking to others.
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Navy, White Diamond Sash, White Armbands And Cap
15 x6666 FINAL QUARTER
AUSTY COFFEY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
G J Baldwin, Mrs M A Crapper, M W Crapper, A B Crapper, S Crapper, Mrs C T Adamson, F L Adamson, Miss E A Coburn, D P Robinson, R Robinson, R L Coburn, Mrs M M Coffey, S Coffey, G Mountjoy & Mrs J Mountjoy
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Eight Under carrying 55.5kg at $6. Prepared to risk.
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Navy, Red BB And Bar
16 80095 ODYSSEY ARROW
PAUL KOUMIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P Koumis
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind She Mogul carrying 54kg at $61. The race before that 9th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 2720m, 12 len behind Octahedron with 55.5kg at $61. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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Yellow, Purple Braces, Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Star