Mortlake   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

Valton Feeding Solutions BM56 Handicap 2000m

Track: GOOD 3     Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.15)  

Reasonable tempo with American Gas probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. Competitive. A DIME APPROACH (2) peaks and will appreciate the step up to the middle distance. Has the blinkers on again and finally draws an inside gate. AMERICAN GAS (7) races forward and has been racing at Warrnambool in better grade since the Maiden win there. Well placed and is sure to give a sight. ASEVENTY SEVEN (3) finds easier and will be suited stepping up from a mile. On a 7-day return and rates a player. TRIOMPHE (5) can do better than recent efforts. SUGGESTED PLAY: A Dime Approach appeals most.
1 57x49 WHISKY MOON
ALEXANDER RAE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D G White, Ms V Ritchie, S Attardi, D J Hill, C J Hill, D Tyler, G Attardi, R K Pratt, D I Macneil, Ms K Hodges, G A Arnott, Mrs K E Arnott, A Attardi, L K Tomkinson & T Deriu
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Benalla Bm62 on September 26 over 1606m, 6 len behind Biden Time with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on October 20 over 2100m, 6 len behind Mickio with 59.5kg at $14. Improver to consider.
7
D YENDALL
Tangerine, Black Diamond Armbands, Black Star Cap
2 0x906 A DIME APPROACH
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), D Skoric, B J J Z (Mgr: Z Dunstan), C Simmons, Mrs S K Hedley, J A Paasse, M Rowley, J Smith, D J Wicks, S Knott, M D Death, M Doye, C K Ng, M J Tomlinson, S L Lamont & J Lewis
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 10 at Avoca Bm56 Handicap on October 18 over 1860m, 5.5 len behind Love Sparkles carrying 62kg at $18. The start before that ran last of 11 at Swan Hill Bm62 on September 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Our Lone Star carrying 60kg at $31. Rates highly this time .
2
J FRY
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
3 24184 ASEVENTY SEVEN
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
W A Fowler, Mrs M Mullan & Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne)
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Albury Bm66 on October 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Morning Darling carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that 8th of 13 at Mornington 0 - 62 on September 28 over 1500m, 5 len behind Gallant Prince carrying 58.5kg at $12. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
4
WILL GORDON
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
4 00726 STEP IN TIME
AMY MCDONALD
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Ronball Pty Ltd, N Rule, B Douglas, A McDonald, P Gerard & T Gladstone
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 15 at Te Rapa Rating 75 on September 27 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Notabadspillane carrying 51kg at $48.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa Rating 65 on September 14 over 2200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Notabadspillane with 51kg at $48.80. Plenty to like about his prospects.
1
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
5 17388 TRIOMPHE
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
SCT Syndications, Hard Men, M Everett, G Hall, Danu Racing, F5 Racing, E Hogarth, Catterss, Salary Cap Punting, T Martin, M Ray, K Steinkellner, C Richmond, A Xerri, L Agg, S Felmingham, M Cumming, Mrs R Beal, Mrs K Marshall & Gray Street
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Avoca Bm56 Handicap on October 18 over 1860m, 7 len behind Love Sparkles carrying 62kg at $15. Before that second last of 9 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on October 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Dancing Dolly carrying 60kg at $71. Can do better.
3
R J HURDLE
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
6 9x010 TURN ME ROYALE
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Donald's Racing, D J Cawthorne, B T Stallan, Miss A Talarico, A F Buttigieg, B B Tavern Syndicate (Mgr: J L Ball), R K Hallard, S N Horgan, R Massese, Mrs C E M Stewart, A J Ward, Small Time (Mgr: Mrs V McMahon), G Burke, S Haldane, E Jones, B J O'Connor, B Regan, SR Watson & Dr E Ryan
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Avoca Bm56 Handicap on October 18 over 1860m, 9 len behind Love Sparkles with 61kg at $14. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Manangatang Mdn-Sw October 11 over 1550m defeating Boulder Gold carrying 59.5kg at $5. Has ability but might struggle again.
8
R MCLEOD
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
7 x3109 AMERICAN GAS
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), P A Proksa, D P Fagan & S Jurd
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 1700m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Aristonous with 58kg at $19. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 22 over 1700m, slow going 9 len behind Male Model carrying 59kg at $6.50. Has claims.
7
T P MADDEN
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
8 23660 THUNDERING FALCON
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M Sinnott, Thunder Sisters(Mrs J Sinnott), J Chuck, Hammy & Moi Moi Racing(M Turner), D D H Racing(D Quinlan), W Verco, W Southwell, C Jones, Miss Rees, R Cameron, P Cameron, M Mahony, Mrs M Simmonds, Catterss(S Lucas), J Plozza, K Hannam, D Fitzgerald, S Delaney, D Delaney & R Frost
At the latest run second last of 13 at Hamilton 0 - 56 on October 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Northern Barrage with 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on September 25 over 2460m, 6 len behind Tikemyson carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Tested on recent form.
9
FRED W KERSLEY
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 000x0 TURNTYNE
AMY MCDONALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A McDonald
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on October 18 over 1600m, 12 len behind Switch Hit with 58kg at $81. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 2240m, 8 len behind Hollandia carrying 60.5kg at $41. Strips fitter and a bold showing is expected.
5
MS C PULS
Pale Green And Dark Green Checks, Pale Green Sleeves, White Cap
10 50355 TOGANMAIN
BEN O'FARRELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S Fraser & B O'Farrell
Most recently 5th of 8 at Murtoa 0 - 56 on October 4 over 2050m, 7 len behind Tavistock Dancer carrying 57.5kg at $7. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on August 8 over 1814m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 53.5kg at $17. Not keen at all.
6
NEIL FARLEY
Maroon, White And Bottle Green Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Bottle Green Seams
11 6x9x6 RYAN WAYNE
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J Morell
Second-up today. Last outing ran last in a small field at Mt Gambier 0-56 on October 8 over 1562m, in the wet; 14 len behind Mr George carrying 56.5kg at $12. At only start last preparation 9th of 11 at Naracoorte Cl1 on August 30 2024 over 1430m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Divine Fire with 56.5kg at $21. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
1
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
12 04431 LARSEN BAY
PATRICK KEARNEY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 62.0KG
D J Trevethan, Mrs C M Trevethan & K J Boyd
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Manangatang Mtng Cup on October 11 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Holly's Star with 56kg at $7. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Donald Bm56 on September 13 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Larryoctane with 60.5kg at $3.40. Put the writing on the wall last time.
3
R MCLEOD
Yellow, Red Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap