Warracknabeal   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Bet Deluxe Sheep Hills Cup 2015m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 2m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.43)  

Tamahine is likely to take charge and set a decent tempo. The feature race of the day which brings together a competitive field and some varying formlines. SPYLARK (4) is one who seems to run well no matter where she bobs up and has relished racing on wet tracks. That said, it didn't really look like she loved the Heavy 10 last start and was a good winner on Heavy 8 the start prior. Will be better for the run at 2050m and expect that she can bound back here. BELLAKAI (7) got back into the winner's stall last start, which was significantly dropping back to 2000m after three runs at 2400m. Stays at around that trip here, which might be her go. Stablemate SACRED EAGLE (5) also brings winning form, which was only his third run back from a spell, so you'd think he's got even more improvement to come. ZIGGI ROCKS (9) is a 9yo with 87 starts to his name but nearly pulled off an upset in town last start and is a big chance on that form. FERAGO (1) has a lot of weight but is the class runner and can't be dismissed. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spylark each-way.
1 44031 FERAGO
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
9YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
J Pace & Mrs C S Ryan
Recent form sound. Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Bm64 June 29 over 2600m on a rain affected track defeating Reddivo carrying 62.5kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on June 20 over 2418m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind St Vincents Garden with 63.5kg at $11. Lots of weight, but the class act who could show up fresh.
5
HAYLEY SPITSE
Pink And Blue Diagonal Stripes, Pink Cap
2 0020x GUIDO
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), L Muollo, Mrs B Cruse, J & Mrs J Spence, R Ruscitti, C Swan, J Bernays, M Black, M Douglas, J Douglas, R Douglas, K Daisley, J Saltmarsh, TGIF, R + B Syndicate, Madashell & Maverick Racing
Resuming after a break of 16 months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Warrnambool Bm70 April 30 2024 over 2350m, soft track; 6 len behind Vivideel with 60kg at $8. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 6 2024 over 1800m, 17 len behind General Assembly with 60.5kg at $151. Needs more time.
3
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 x0040 COLLEAGUES
KATHRYN DURDEN
7YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K L Durden, B H Hepburn, Mrs J P Henry, C Durden, T P Carroll, Ms D Fitzgerald, W R Carroll, Miss B O Edgar, G P Sharp, D A Webster, J S Carroll, C Hosking, J Hosking, S Mallia, P A Johnston, N R Mcrae, Ms S Hasan, A Hovey & Broken Punters Racing (Mgr: J S Carroll)
At the latest run second last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Bergasun carrying 61kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1740m, slow going 3.5 len behind Maxxi Bon carrying 61.5kg at $31. Needs to lift on recent runs.
10
J FRY
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Hot Pink, Royal Blue And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 x5213 SPYLARK
DANE SMITH
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), Mrs P A Dunell, J A Bongiorno, A R Buxton, J R Dwyer & Jack's Spylark Syndicate (Mgr: H Dwyer)
Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Murtoa Bm70 on July 26 over 2050m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Goliotus with 56.5kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Bendigo Bm64 July 13 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Tournelle with 58kg at $5. Consistent performer who's drawn to again play a key role.
1
JADE SMITH
White, Red And Green Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 7x771 SACRED EAGLE
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Selwyn Park No 2 (Mgr: M G Smith), R Smith, I K Barber, Nest Is Best (Mgr: B Bottomley), J Clough, A H Price, C Karanikich, S M Raeburn, M P Sheahan, J A Sheahan, Blue Roos (Mgr: M Bovell), Silver Fox Racing & Ms M M A Muldowney
At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Bendigo Bm64 August 14 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Captain Hilfiger carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that 7th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on July 17 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bavicia carrying 60kg at $12. Will be in this for a long way.
2
WILL GORDON
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
6 74x08 HOT SUSPECT
PAUL PREUSKER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P A Preusker & D H Morice
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 10th of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Spylark with 61kg at $71. Second-up second last of 9 at Murtoa Bm70 on July 26 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Goliotus carrying 57.5kg at $15. Needs to find some old form to be competitive here.
6
WILL PRICE
Navy Blue, Gold And White Spots, Gold Pom Pom
7 92701 BELLAKAI
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgrs: T F Henderson & S Driscoll), Dycer Racing (Mgr: S M Dycer), J R Saltmarsh, A S Clark, R Koch, Loch and Load (Mgr: Mrs J V Benson), A J Corrigan, S P O'Donnell, N Ireland, M Stapleton & N Brown
At the latest run came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Murray Bridge Bm62 August 2 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Lavish Thinker carrying 58kg at $11. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on July 23 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lunar Powered with 58kg at $4.20. Big chance again now she's back in form.
8
LINDA MEECH
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 63170 IDON'TGETIT
PETER CHOW
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, Miss A K Chow, P T McNamara, S Wilson, J D Williams, A R Thornton, P A Scales, Reining In (Mgr: Mrs B Nevell), N G R Harris, S A Bishop, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, M Mackenzie & Mrs H Mackenzie
Last start ran last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Bergasun with 56.5kg at $12. The start before that 7th of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on July 26 over 2000m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Silent Emmy with 58kg at $18. Looking elsewhere.
6
LIAM RIORDAN
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
9 54542 ZIGGI ROCKS
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M J Cunningham & Win to Live (Mgr: M A Rieniets)
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 20 over 2400m, neck behind Leaders Listen with 58kg at $31. Before that 4th in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on August 11 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Shadeelaa carrying 56kg at $13. Veteran who was narrowly beaten in town last start, which looks the right form.
10
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
10 86x00 CHAIRMAN
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss R M Morey
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm64 on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Riche D'amour carrying 60kg at $61. Last start second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sacred Eagle with 59kg at $81. Hard to see him playing a role.
4
TEODORE NUGENT
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 42129 TAMAHINE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, Miss S Negre, J C R Black, A G Jones, Miss G C Herrmann, Ms F McCluskey, N Munro, A W Thomson & Half Moon Racing (Mgr: P T Irwin)
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Leaders Listen carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on July 27 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Quello Dorato with 56.5kg at $2.30. Worth including.
7
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap