Swan Hill   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Nathan Hobson Swan Hill Trainer of the Year 24/25 0-58 Hcp 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 2m 950m - 500m, True Remainder.  

Moderate tempo with Dashing Rebel leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. Maher-trained CHILLY CHARLIE (1) brings strong relative provincial form, and he's the one they have to beat. He races forward and drops plenty in grade. He should relish the firm surface, and it's hard to risk the yard. PULVERISER (2) has placed this grade as favourite his last two. Has to come back to the mile, but he can be in the finish regardless and is seen as the main danger ahead of STEEL IMPACT (8) who presents at peak for Maher and finds easier. The in-form Coffey rides, and an improved effort is on the cards. LICHESTER (11) peaks and will likely push forward. She's going well enough to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Chilly Charlie to win.
1 12444 CHILLY CHARLIE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Mrs J Lyell, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), Ms J Ursino, L Ursino, D I Hollyman, R Galluzzo, A Hopewell, Mrs K Hopewell, S G Jones, D P Lettieri, Mrs E Boak, R Mitrevski, D Panetta, M J Treweek, P J Silvey & Mrs J Silvey
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on August 8 over 1700m, slow going 3 len behind Dubai Watch carrying 57kg at $12. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on July 15 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Delivering carrying 57.5kg at $13. Well placed. The one to beat.
6
EOIN WALSH
White, Flower On Horse Head Symbol, Navy Sleeves, Orange Stars, Navy Cap, Orange Star
2 78433 PULVERISER
ANDREW BOBBIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G A Osborne, Let it Reine, S Fagliarone, M Teuma, M Wegrzyn, R Maugeri, D Mcleod, D Trathen, G Bakes, Maj A Marino, A Cannizzaro, R Marino, Mrs N Marino, Doutta Galla Racing Club & Alwayswantedanag
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Mildura 0 - 58 on August 9 over 2009m, 2.5 len behind Saxon Beauty with 60kg at $3.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Casterton 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Feargal carrying 70kg at $3.50. Has been racing well. Strong top-three chance.
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WILL GORDON
White, Green And Purple Checked Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
3 21167 SHAL EXCEED
CON KELLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C V & N D Kelly, R J Reed, C L Fordham and G R Sadler
Most recently 7th of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on August 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Raging Bull carrying 57.5kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Lika Swift with 60.5kg at $11. Needs to improve a long way to play much of a role in this.
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NEIL FARLEY
White, Green Stripes, Black Sleeves And Black Cap
4 16605 DASHING REBEL
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A B McKnight, Miss F L Van Kampen, A V Ford & Mrs V H Ford
Most recently 5th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Lika Swift carrying 59kg at $31. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Jandami carrying 60kg at $12. Must improve to play a role.
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MS C PULS
Lime Green, Brown Spots, Purple Cap
5 x4200 TOP HONOURS
STEFAN JOKIC
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S Jokic
At the latest run led to the turn then faded second last of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on August 9 over 1409m, 4 len behind Oh So Thrilling with 59kg at $10. The run before that second last of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1590m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Dubai Watch carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Looks tested in this line-up.
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MS C JOKIC
Black, Lime Green Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves and Cap, Black Pom Pom
6 31x80 MILLVINA
PATRICK KEARNEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Miranda Park Stud (Mgr: G W O'Meara)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 8 at Mildura Bm64 on July 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Dobbinair carrying 54.5kg at $17. Second-up second last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Keane Enuff carrying 53kg at $91. Is better than last couple of runs suggest.
10
JAKE DUFFY
Gold, Red Shamrock, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
7 23961 SO GRAND
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Alexander, A J Harvie, T W Parker, S Parker, G French, Mrs T Hooton, S Hollworth, P D Buttery, A Levin, M Scheide, M Crawford, K R Thomas & G D Prinsloo
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp August 8 over 1414m in the wet defeating Bishop's Choice carrying 54kg at $5.50. The run before that 6th of 14 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Victory Queen carrying 52kg at $11. Up in trip today and looks tested.
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Black, White Alexander Racing Logo
8 5x693 STEEL IMPACT
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, B J Britten, Campbell's Queens (Mgr: Mrs J Stanley), R A Buckley, P Rigby, D T Iorfida, R J Codd, Bennett Racing Miss Rodarte (Mgr: N P Bennett), Dominant Racing (Mgr: D T Iorfida) & R A Fletcher
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on August 10 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Raging Bull with 54.5kg at $11. The race before that 9th of 11 at Geelong F&M Bm58 on July 11 over 1430m, in the wet; 7 len behind Irrefutably carrying 60.5kg at $9. Likely improver from the top stable.
9
HARRY COFFEY
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 48469 DISMOUNT
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R C Archard, S T Maddox & C Sutton
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Absolute Sunshine carrying 58kg at $13. The race before that 6th of 12 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1412m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Silent Thunder with 61kg at $2.50. Deserves consideration.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Lime, White Hoops, Lime Cap, White Pom Pom
10 43159 JAYZEAL
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Illowra Stud, Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry & Mrs K J Davis
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sound Of Jura with 55kg at $71. The start before that 5th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on July 18 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Sunray Lass carrying 56kg at $7. Likely to find this out of reach.
7
ALICE KENNEDY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Star Sleeves And Cap
11 7x735 LICHESTER
PETER LAFFERTY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S M Lafferty, S C Targett, Mrs K L O'Dea, G M Brown, N A Findlay, Ms H J Lafferty, A D White, Mrs S White, H E White, Mrs A P Nagle, G A Nagle, Mrs C V Giblin, Ms E Lafferty, FJ Cain, Mrs T Ferguson, Mrs R Cain & Predicated Racing (Mgr: B J Coffey)
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 16 over 1610m, slow going 2.5 len behind Golden Mikki with 56.5kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 11 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Treasury Place carrying 56.5kg at $10. Has claims.
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JACK HILL
White, Red Band And Cap
12 x478x MAJORITY INTEREST
MARK STEPHENSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J Stephenson, G J Johnston & MA Stephenson
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Corowa Corowa Cup Bm85 March 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Mathrin with 52kg at $41. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Holbrook Bm50 February 15 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Can Do Canto carrying 58kg at $6.50. Will be better for this run.
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Emerald Green, Pink And White Flowers
13 615x6 BRASSI ROAD
NATHAN HOBSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
N J Hobson, C J Basham, Mrs T L Basham, Mrs R E Hobson, R T Hobson & A P Hobson
Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 6th of 11 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 16 over 1205m, slow going 4 len behind Alpinova carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Berrigan Cl1 on March 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ace Of Lace carrying 53.5kg at $11. Will improve.
4
LINDA MEECH
Red, White Epaulettes, Band, Armbands And Cap
14 03809 CHEEKY BLINDERS
DANIEL WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J E Sadler, D Jardine, Ms M Kilgour & D Williams
Last start second last of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Fridge Monster carrying 51kg at $151. The run before that got back early 8th of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Budjik Boy with 53.5kg at $9.50. Must improve off a last-start 11th over 1400m at Cranbourne to feature in the finish.
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Maroon And Gold Hoops
15 7x930 BABBLE ON
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R Archard, S Maddox, C Sutton
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1412m, slow going 12 len behind Magic Edition carrying 53kg at $9.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 1454m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Altrove carrying 52kg at $31. Prefer others in better form.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Lime, White Hoops, Lime Cap, White Pom Pom
16 66788 FINAL QUARTER
CON KELLY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
C V & N D Kelly
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Mildura 0 - 58 on August 9 over 2009m, 10 len behind Saxon Beauty with 54kg at $26. Before that 8th of 10 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1618m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Azeola with 57kg at $5. Not keen.
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MAKISHA SALTER
White, Green Stripes, Black Sleeves And Black Cap
17 90960 LEWANDOWSKI
KEITH HALL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B K Hall
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1412m, on a slow track; 27 len behind Magic Edition with 54kg at $201. The start before that ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Cl1 on June 11 over 1200m, 19 len behind Shaalute with 54kg at $101. Hard to make a case.
8
B VALE
Royal Blue, Red Horseshoes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
18 02347 MISSY SPIKE
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Corowa Bm58 on July 24 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Black Adam with 56kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Narrandera F&M Bm58 on July 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sundrop carrying 58kg at $5.50. Genuine type who gets her chance.
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ALICE KENNEDY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
19 55950 CELNADO
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms A Yates, T W Gogan, Braggen Racing (Mgr: B A Mcrae), Mrs C A Batty, C G Batty, M S Brown, Mrs A Brown, A V Egan, R A Smith, A S Moyle, C Robins, B D Gibbons & J Davey
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Corowa Bm58 on July 24 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Black Adam carrying 58.5kg at $14. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 1454m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Sheer Lunacy with 60kg at $6.50. Will need to do a bit more.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
20 x6068 CABLE DE VEGA
MICHAEL HUGLIN
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T A Cole-Sinclair, A Quested, S McClymont, Mrs H T Lauder, M C Binns, J D Cole-Sinclair, W C Gatt, Mrs J E Van Steenis, R Halabi, W R Van Mourik, Newborough (Mgr: C S Thompson) & Rags To Imperial Riches (Mgr: Mrs M Miller)
Most recently 6th of 11 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Treasury Place with 55kg at $7. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Preservator with 56.5kg at $16. Can improve again. Passing.
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J FRY
Purple, White Hoops, Armbands And Hooped Cap