WYCHEPROOF   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup 1800m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Moderate tempo expected with Tyndrum Gold likely to find the front over Paltinian and Bellakai. KOKORO (3) looks very well placed to claim the feature. Has been racing in city grade, safely held last time at Caulfield but only a couple of lengths away two back at the Valley. Best figures measure right up to this level and will be hard to hold out. TYNDRUM GOLD (2) looks a big danger. Fifth fresh over the border and has won two of four when second-up. Extra trip is a plus and Kelly rides this track well. Drawn to feature. BELLAKAI (5) was safely held in the tougher St Arnaud Cup latest when bombed the start but just missed in the Manangatang Cup two back - a similar level to this. Gets chance to atone. MAKTOOB (1) tackled the Avoca Cup second-up and raced well below best. Fitter again and has performed well when third-up. Drawn for a good run and will wind up late. PALTINIAN (6) led and folded in the Manangatang Cup after winning his maiden the start prior. Can give a sight at odds. Worth noting trainer has only had two runners this course and both won. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kokoro gets chance to find form.
1 40x08 MAKTOOB
SIMON ZAHRA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
SZ Racing No 1, A T Moloney, B J Hyland, R R Holmes, Echunga Racing Syndicate, EST P J Hawks, D E Godfrey, Mrs F Godfrey, Bunchalads, I P Racing, Top Tier Racing, D P Krushka, G J D M Racing, L A Potter, Ms H Shea, Three Of Us, Mrs A Kempster, Ms A Hill, Ms S A Bourke & Miss D Rose
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Flemington Bm74 on September 21 over 1420m, 9 len behind He'll Rip carrying 60kg at $101. Last start 8th of 10 at Avoca Avoca Cup on October 18 over 1860m, 14 len behind Staunch with 59kg at $10. Has won third-up and expected to be doing his best work late.
4
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap
2 496x5 TYNDRUM GOLD
B A CHARRY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B A Charry, I Denney, E Charry, Mrs P M Joiner & Ms A M Torr
Returned after a spell last time out and finished fifth over 1400m at Jerilderie. In the mix.
1
ALANA KELLY
Sky Blue, Green Sash, Red Cap
3 80250 KOKORO
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 on October 15 over 2000m, 8 len behind Zambardo with 54.5kg at $91. The run before that 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on October 3 over 2040m, 2 len behind I Am The Empire with 57kg at $12. Well placed this class and looks tough to hold out.
5
LIAM RIORDAN
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
4 x8025 SAMURAI STAR
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Dance), S N Davidson, Guthrie Davies Family (Mgr: Ms H Guthrie), Tompin (Mgr: T D Pinfold), Ms N A Dean, Tosen Nine (Mgr: M H McIntyre), B J De Jong, R N Lewis, Mates For Life (Mgr: R J McCloy), S J Reddie, M J Hall, M S Elder, K E Carr & G L Toll
Most recently 5th of 9 at St Arnaud St A Cup on October 25 over 2000m, 5 len behind Khoekhoe with 55kg at $21. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Gunbower Hcp on October 4 over 1800m, 4 len behind Station One with 55.5kg at $14. Placed in this last year and ticking along well.
6
V LE BOEUF
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
5 17729 BELLAKAI
HELEN BURNS
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Ms H L Burns, J Morrish, Mrs N Morris, G J Appleby, M J Proper, F H J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby & Mrs C M Crossfield
Last start ran last of 9 at St Arnaud St A Cup on October 25 over 2000m, 8 len behind Khoekhoe with 55kg at $21. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Manangatang Mtng Cup on October 11 over 2000m, nose behind Holly's Star carrying 55kg at $14. Slow to begin last time and capable of sharp improvement.
3
MS CHELSEA TAYLOR
Green And Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
6 x5517 PALTINIAN
JARROD ROBINSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
B L Mathers
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Manangatang Mtng Cup on October 11 over 2000m, 3 len behind Holly's Star carrying 55kg at $5.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Mildura Mdn-Sw October 7 over 2000m defeating Youbeeforty with 59.5kg at $1.75. Has good early pace and can give a sight at odds.
8
MS C JOKIC
White, Emerald Green Stars, Seams Sleeves, Star Cap
7 38279 BANNERTON
AUSTY COFFEY
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
A Natale & C Camera
Most recently ran last of 9 at Manangatang Mtng Cup on October 11 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Holly's Star carrying 55kg at $10. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at Swan Hill Bm62 on September 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Our Lone Star carrying 59kg at $31. Won this race last year and worth keeping safe.
7
NATHAN PUNCH
Red, White Grapes Logo And Seams, Quartered Cap
8 29544 RASPUTINA
KEVIN ADCOCK
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D S Fagan
Most recently 4th of 9 at St Arnaud St A Cup on October 25 over 2000m, 5 len behind Khoekhoe with 55kg at $31. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Manangatang Mtng Cup on October 11 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Holly's Star carrying 53kg at $8.50. Long time since a win but recent form has had merit.
2
SAM KENNEDY
White, Royal Blue Checks, Orange Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Checked Cap