Kyneton   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Happy 70th Paul Egan Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate 1454m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 1m Entire Circuit.  

Moderate tempo with Grand Millesime leading the way. GRAND MILLESIME (6) looks well placed to break through. Three runs to date have all been strong, just finding one better when in the market at Donald over 1350m, beaten a head. No issue going to the slightly longer trip here and she should get a lovely run near the speed. CARDAMOM (4) ran a good race on debut at Kilmore over 1200m when working home late. She should appreciate the rise in trip and looks a threat with natural improvement. GROOVY GRAN (7) is a filly by Toronado on debut for the Hayes yard. She's trialled well enough for this and looks well placed first time out. SOURCE OF DELIGHT (2) ran a solid race in tougher company first up at Pakenham behind a smart winner who has won a good race since. Fitter now and will take some beating. PRINCESS SAKIKO (9) was better last time and has claims off that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Grand Millesime to win.
1 34882 MYSTIC RAPTURE
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, Mrs D L Plunkett, Mrs R M Taylor, Ms C A Shelley, Mrs B Williams, Mrs C L Kavanagh & Matik Bloodstock One (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh)
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1450m, slow going nose behind Pavlich carrying 57.5kg at $14. The run before that 8th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1335m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Infinite Jest carrying 57.5kg at $14. Mixes form but has some claims on latest.
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BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
2 542x5 SOURCE OF DELIGHT
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Mrs P A Hawkes & Madden Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C H Madden)
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Motorsports with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind All Business with 57kg at $6. Fitter now and this suits.
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JYE MCNEIL
Salmon
3 445x TOWNTOTOWN
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R Saini
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Florina Region with 58kg at $7. On debut fourth of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1411m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Sunshine Jenni with 57.5kg at $101. Rough hope depending on improvement.
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J MOTT
Black, Aqua Stars, Black Cap With Aqua Stars And Pom Pom
4 2 CARDAMOM
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R T D Racing, P M Stivic, K M Liddle, P C Rowsell, M M Stivic, G Constantinou, Dream Date Racing No: 4, M B Trevaskis, QVG, Studio Syndications, Ms M J Stewart, G&C Bayview, R C Eastburn, Skywood Racing, Ms R A McDonald, D H Keanelly, Mrs K Krenz, L J Hogan, Twistered & Mallee Drought Breakers Club
At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Tan Tat Delight with 56kg at $5.50. Improved off that and goes close.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
5 6 FOXING WARRIOR
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
G A Gathercole
At debut, 6th of 10 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Path To Profit with 56.5kg at $19. Rough hope again.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
6 232 GRAND MILLESIME
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz)
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1350m, head behind Queen Of The Surf carrying 56kg at $2.60. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Caffettiera carrying 57kg at $1.75. Form reads well and she should get every chance.
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L CURRIE
Red, White Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
7 GROOVY GRAN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Sangster
Three-year-old filly (Toronado - Avozinha) who was bought for AUD $ 32,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale). She has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Runner-up in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1000m on November 20. Leading jockey engaged and can make an immediate impact.
5
L NOLEN
Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap Green Spots
8 0 PACIFIC PARADISE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G F McMahon, P J Gallivan, Jaybeeque Racing, W F Johnstone, Mrs B R Johnstone, R Menchise, R B Sims, D W Spicer, P A Scales, A J Hughes, Mrs V A Hughes, D D H Racing, P Norbury, R E Wilson & Rosella Ladies
At debut, second last of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Shame On Sue with 56kg at $5.50. Others look better placed.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
9 82 PRINCESS SAKIKO
SHANE JACKSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Hesket Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D J Moodie)
Lining up for just third start. At debut, couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind La Reine with 56kg at $11. Last start 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1450m, slow going nose behind Pavlich carrying 56kg at $8.50. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.
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J ALLEN
Lime, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
10 80x STAR OF THE NILE
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms S K Laxon, Mrs J Kirby, Miss A Whitehead, Mrs B Mawer, Mrs L Leslie, Mrs J Haysom, Ms J Anderson, Mrs A Janssen, Mrs S Youngman, Mrs R Vearing, Mrs L Stacey, Mrs P Milne, Mrs H Wieland, Ms C Jones, Ms R Cahill, Mrs Y Phythian, Miss J Cosgrove, Ms J Embrey, Mrs P Cosgrove & Mrs J Moore
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn March 23 over 1400m, soft track; 14 len behind The Prophecy with 57.5kg at $61. On debut ran last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Sunlight Majesty with 56.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this outing.
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LACHLAN KING
Yellow, Blue Diamond And Cap
11 657 PRIDE OF MANDY
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
So Bloodstock (Mgr: C So)
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Path To Profit carrying 56.5kg at $21. Before that 5th of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rosa Aotearoa with 55kg at $20. Happy enough to avoid.
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ZAC SPAIN
Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Double Armbands, Black Cap, Yellow Star
12 98288 COULDBETRACY
GORDON STRANG
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
G Strang
At the latest run second last of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1450m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Pavlich carrying 57.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 8 at Yea Pic-Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1600m, 20 len behind Fumage with 65kg at $10. Has had plenty of chances and happy to pass.
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J KEATING
Blue And White Stripes, Gold Kangaroo, Green Sleeves And Cap