Mildura   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Bet Boost 0-58 Handicap 1209m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 3.5m 800m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.80)  

Genuine pace with Brullen finding the front from his low draw. BRULLEN (2) rediscovered something like his best last start, which coincided with a drop back to 58 grade from higher-quality assignments where he was not a factor. Appreciated being aggressively ridden and came again after looking beaten midway down the straight to go down in a photo finish. He'll give them something to catch on speed. OWL WITNESS (3) made light work of a rise in grade last start, making it back-to-back wins and overcoming interference to do so. No reason he can't complete the hat-trick. ROYAL TRAPEZE (1) was well held first up, but was only beaten a length last time out and looks primed for a peak performance here. ALPINOVA (11) hasn't featured at her past three, but they were all on Heavy ground and she might appreciate firmer footing here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brullen to win.
1 94x05 ROYAL TRAPEZE
STEPHEN THEODORE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Peninsula Racing (Mgr: T L Richards), C J Holloway, J Brook, A P Parkinson, Clarkie's (Mgr: S A Welch), M Palladino, B D'Angblatonio, T Gent, R Gillis, N Gillis, E Genoni, J Richards, S Cashman, N R Reynolds, T Allen, D Zajac, Peninsula Royals (Mgr: L Marshall) & Haghlay Racing (Mgr: R Kiely)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 11th of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 9 over 1050m, in the wet; 7 len behind Gilmore carrying 62.5kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 23 over 900m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Gold Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $31. Sure to prove hard to hold out.
9
JACK HILL
Deep Navy Blue, White Band And Spots Sleeves, White Cap, Deep Navy Blue Spots
2 22002 BRULLEN
SHAWN MATHRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Lynch, Mrs B Lynch, K P Howell, Mrs K A Howell & Enak Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A Howell)
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Count Of Toulouse with 59.5kg at $3.90. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Charcoals with 55kg at $10. Just missed last time and can play a key role on-speed.
2
B RAWILLER
Pink, Black Checks, White Sleeves, Pink Cap
3 54611 OWL WITNESS
CON KELLY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
N B Watson
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Swan Hill Bm64 July 29 over 1200m in the wet defeating Spirited Defence carrying 55kg at $14. Before that won by 0.5 len at Echuca Bm52 July 25 over 1209m on a heavy track defeating Timbolton carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Going well and is among the better hopes.
7
NEIL FARLEY
Red, White And Black Vertical Thirds, Black Saint, White And Red Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 98x08 AIRCLASH
JARROD ROBINSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S A Davis
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 2 over 1100m, 16 len behind Charcoals carrying 56.5kg at $41. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Boltonova with 59.5kg at $26. Will need to lift.
3
MS C JOKIC
White, Emerald Green Stars, Seams Sleeves, Star Cap
5 683x7 SAKASU
HELEN BURNS
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J L Pearce, R W Pearce, G Andrich & J Lehman
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Time To Rumble carrying 58.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 30 2024 over 1200m, 4 len behind Centre Square carrying 59.5kg at $6. Better for the first-up run but draw makes it tough.
12
SARAH FIELD
Blue, Yellow Stars, Red Sleeves, Yellow Stars And Cap, Blue Stars
6 65190 SABERMETRIC
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A S McDonald
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1200m, 13 len behind Boltonova with 59kg at $12. The race before that 9th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on July 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Amelia Valentina carrying 60kg at $7.50. Not going well and others are preferred.
8
B VALE
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
7 9x444 EXALTED KATE
JYI LUKEY
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J B Lukey
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Boltonova with 57kg at $21. The start before that 4th in a small field at Port Augusta Bm64 on July 6 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mohite with 53kg at $10. Doesn't rate well enough.
11
C J MACREDMOND
Purple, Turquoise Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Seams Cap, Black Pom Pom
8 00682 SHE'S TERNACIOUS
SARAH RUTTEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Grand Syndicates MULGA (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1200m, head behind Boltonova carrying 57kg at $6. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Gawler F&M Bm64 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Nurys with 57kg at $31. Among the leading chances.
12
MS C JONES
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 17877 ARTISSI
NICOLE IRWIN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, L Irwin & J Billing
Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm58 on July 29 over 975m, in the wet; 6 len behind Mistavain with 56kg at $41. The start before that 7th of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on July 11 over 900m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Magic Field with 57.5kg at $13. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
MS K WALTERS
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
10 93x04 BON HOMBRE
CINDY BRANDER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
W G Brander & Mrs L J Brander
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on July 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Amelia Valentina with 57.5kg at $101. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Time To Rumble with 56.5kg at $20. Better run last start and could go on with it.
5
MS S METCALFE
Lime, Silver Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Silver Horseshoes, Lime Cap
11 22084 ALPINOVA
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
6YO  BLACK  MARE 54.0KG
B Verwey-Mitchell & T Verwey-Mitchell
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Hughie with 54.5kg at $10. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Tauri with 65.5kg at $3.90. Will appreciate getting away from Heavy tracks and can improve.
4
MELEA CASTLE
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
12 7048x SPLASH LANDING
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Grand Syndicates Flinders
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Strathalbyn 0-56 May 18 over 2050m, soft track; 11 len behind Sharma Princess carrying 56.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at Strathalbyn Cl1 March 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Rob The Bank with 57.5kg at $13. Hasn't fired fresh in the past but jumpouts have been OK this time around.
11
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
13 454x0 ANOTHER VAL
SCOTT WHITTLE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G P Stewart, Mrs A E Stewart & Mrs L M Whittle
Second-up. First-up after two months from last on the turn 10th of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Gabbiano carrying 54.5kg at $81. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Alice Springs Bm54 on March 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Quizzle with 59kg at $31. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
1
ALYSHA WARREN
Red, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black Armbands, Black And White Hooped Cap
14 30799 SHOCKING HABIT
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A S McDonald
Last start 9th of 11 at Gawler F&M 0-56 on August 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Chilko Lake carrying 57.5kg at $18. The run before that 9th of 11 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mississippi Miller carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
6
MS C PULS
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
15 x5982 TIMBOLTON
GRAHAM DONALDSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G L Donaldson
Last start 2nd of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1209m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Owl Witness with 55.5kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Fortis In Armis with 52.5kg at $15. Others read better. Has ability but this looks tough.
9
Royal Blue, Yellow Seams, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap