Werribee   15 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Picklebet Get Your Pickle On BM56 Handicap 1108m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 4m 850m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.33)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Hughie leading the way. REGINA D'ORO (8) showed nice speed to break the maiden in emphatic style first-up and was then stepped straight up to 62 grade, which she found beyond her. This is a much more suitable assignment and she has the speed to take up a forward position, which can be advantageous around here. SURPRISATIC (11) is another who was unplaced after a good maiden win but hit the line well last start, so the extra distance suits and he shouldn't get as far back. SOPHAST (1) was scratched from Geelong on Friday to be saved for this but connections would have been dismayed to land the outside alley. Can still play a role with the right run, though. ERMINIA (12) probably needs to lift on recent runs but gets the chance to do that from the inside alley and will be nearing peak fitness. THE WIZARD KING (2) will give himself every chance on-speed, as he always does. SUGGESTED PLAY: Regina D'oro to win.
1 5x715 SOPHAST
PATRICK KEANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
A Roussou, J A Cilia, G G Vitiritti, C Sianidis, Mad Pam Racing (Mgr: B M Maroney), M Lownds, W D Leslie, M C Henstock, A Greaves, P J N J Racing (Mgr: N Leggett), G Cahill, M Bulic, Electric Gates Racing (Mgr: P A Ingram), A J Hilder & Launch Racing (Mgr: C A Drakeford)
Last start 5th of 8 at Pakenham Bm70 on November 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Go To Hollywood carrying 57kg at $3.40. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Bm66 November 7 over 1000m in the wet defeating Supernima carrying 56.5kg at $13. Draw makes it very difficult but has the form on the board to play a role.
14
EMILY POZMAN
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
2 36434 THE WIZARD KING
SHAWN MATHRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B A Mathrick, W R Toia, B Shelag, B Tilley, D Dixon & D V Maxfield
Last start 4th of 12 at Kyneton Bm62 on December 11 over 1103m, 2.75 len behind Viasain carrying 56.5kg at $17. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Magnabelle Royale carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Expected to play a major role.
11
J MASKIELL
Purple, Black Stars, Pink Sleeves, Black Armbands
3 8x324 BOURBON ROAD
AUSTY COFFEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M M Coffey, Mrs T Coffey, Mrs C E Pumpa, M J Pumpa, Mrs G Vogel, Two Sixteens Racing (Mgr: R Pumpa), T Pumpa, Mrs K M Triplett, Mrs J Crowe, J M Brooks, Macedon Murray Racing (Mgr: M Coffey), Miss G E Nield, Mac Boys (Mgr: T Makepeace), M Visalli & S Coffey
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Swan Hill Bm56 on November 23 over 975m, 2.5 len behind Flip The Switch with 62kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 11 at Swan Hill Bm56 on October 28 over 975m, 2 len behind Snapshot with 62kg at $3.50. Racing consistently but in easier races.
8
HARRY COFFEY
Orange, White Armbands
4 62346 HUGHIE
JAMIE EDWARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
I C McKinnon, D Fitzgerald, M Fitzgerald, M J McKinnon, J J Brooks, G Fitzgerald, S A Blurton, M P Sheahan, S E Fitzgerald, B F Bernhardt, Ms A Wakeford & Mrs J M Edwards
Last start faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Penshurst Bm56 on November 22 over 1284m, 3 len behind Miss Remski with 62kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 10 at Mortlake Bm56 on November 1 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Youraway with 62kg at $4.60. Has ability but this looks a tough assignment.
13
DYLAN DUNN
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
5 1526x LITTLE BIGHORN
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R D Griffiths, G J Avon, A Cavallin, R A Ford, George St Partners (Mgr: A J Fly), T A Grigg, G J Jolly, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), The Five Percenters (Mgr: R Spencer), S J Azzopardi, J M Azzopardi & Miss E M Spiteri
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 August 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shaalute with 61kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 30 over 1200m defeating Chronic carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Recent jumpout win suggests a positive return is on the cards.
6
B RAWILLER
Navy, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
6 7x418 MISSION GOLD
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
W B Cheng, K D Lam, Mrs M Y M Fung & Ms S H Chan
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1170m, slow going 6 len behind The Grumpy Bear carrying 62kg at $9. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Mildura Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1000m defeating Jura Vaudois with 59.5kg at $2.25. Needs to improve to figure here.
10
SARAH FIELD
Yellow, Red Checks And Cap
7 x3668 SUPPOSE I DO
JOHN R ALLEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms S J Clipperton, J R Allen, Peter Ferne Racing (Mgr: P A Ferne) & E T Whiting
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at Mornington Cg&E Bm62 on November 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rosa Aotearoa carrying 59kg at $20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 14 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Delicate Lady with 59.5kg at $19. SCRATCHED
9
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Lime Green, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
8 7x17 REGINA D'ORO
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), R G Mulcaster, J Docherty, M J Bracchi, Mrs E M Bracchi, J Kovacevic, K Edwards, Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J D Micallef), S Barry, I Marr, B Shipton, P Warren, D G Warren & G M Liddell
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.5 len at Mornington F&M Mdn November 2 over 1000m defeating Brazen Diva with 58kg at $8.50. Last start sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Night Flash with 58kg at $6.50. Rates highly. Has ability and is worth another chance back in grade.
9
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap
9 075x8 STARGUST
JOANNE MUGAVIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
B M Scanlan, Ms S P Mccall, Dr M D Esler, Ms S Paroissien, Mrs P McNeil, Mrs J Paroissien, Mrs K Pickford, Mrs G Mugavin & Miss J R Mugavin
Second-up. First-up after two months got back early 8th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on November 28 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Fox Man with 61kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58 on July 24 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Light Of Rose with 61.5kg at $20. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
12
JACK HILL
Royal Blue, Green Four Leaf Clover, Royal Blue, Green And White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
10 3570x THE MOUNT
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Gull, Mrs S E Gull, A S Gull & C S Gull
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58 July 24 over 1100m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Light Of Rose carrying 60.5kg at $13. Previously first up; third of 10 at Horsham Bm58 May 19 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Final Atom carrying 61.5kg at $3.90. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
WILL GORDON
White, Red Vee And Collar, White Swan, Quartered Cap
11 5x315 SURPRISATIC
BRENT STANLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R W McIntosh, Ms T Weir, Ben Gee Racing (Mgr: B A Gibson), Ms B Weir, B N Bannerman, Mrs J McIntosh, A W McIntosh, V J Nally, B J Nally, G Noonan, M P Sheahan, J A Sheahan, R Smith, P A Hetherington, Itchy Elbows (Mgr: M C Reed), Barn B Racing (Mgr: B A Gibson), Ms F J McDonald & Ms T D Clune
Most recently 5th of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Elena Montero carrying 60kg at $16. The run before that won by 5 len at Mildura Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Seminara carrying 58kg at $1.30. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
5
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Lime Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap With Navy Blue Diamond
12 83x47 ERMINIA
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  GREY  MARE 59.0KG
Echo Beach Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs B.A.Green), N J Gibson, M A Gibson, P R Trigar, J A Kennedy, Dr J T Kennedy, M Fennessy, C J D Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G Driscoll), D Crotty & T Crotty
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at St Arnaud Bm56 on October 25 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Chelsea Toff carrying 58.5kg at $11. Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Penshurst Bm56 on November 22 over 1284m, 4 len behind Miss Remski carrying 60kg at $5.50. Racing well. Likely improver who looks hard to beat from the good gate.
1
R MCLEOD
Black, White V, Red Sleeves, White Cap
13 0810x CHICA CON SUERTE
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, Ms A J Dawe, Mrs K E Johnson, Ms M Tsihlakis, Mrs S G Mills, Mrs K J Troon, Mrs J Kalogerakis, Mrs G Millikan, Mrs A L Nunn, Mrs A Wakefield, Mrs J Shanahan, Mrs K Tracy, Mrs J Degenhardt, Mrs A Johnston, Mrs P M Clark, Mrs F S Milano, A J Willoughby & Miss G M Prebble
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 March 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind Steely Hustler carrying 58kg at $18. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw October 15 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind Sociable with 57.5kg at $7.50. SCRATCHED
14
J ALLEN
White, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Navy Striped Sleeves And Cap
14 7x808 SECRETDREAM
MATT CUMANI
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Rolsworthy Pastoral (Mgr: K Riddell), Mrs P R Riddell, Mrs K Riddell & Miss T Riddell
Last start from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Kyneton F&M Bm56 on November 18 over 1115m, 4 len behind Drone Attack carrying 58kg at $20. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Wolf Twenty One with 57kg at $20. SCRATCHED
12
C J MACREDMOND
Silver, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
15 22714 PROPHET'S CHOICE
PETER CHOW
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, S A Bishop, Mrs M T Chow, J W Chow, Miss A K Chow, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, G J Noonan, Mrs J C Bishop, M A Fowler, K J Smedts, C L Keane, M Thompson, Miss J Trumino, D Trumino, D R Trumino, & J A Forrest
Last start 4th of 11 at Ararat Bm56 on November 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind The Kill Club carrying 58.5kg at $10. The run before that won by a long-neck at Dunkeld 0 - 56 November 15 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Somaurum carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Hard to have in this line-up.
4
J FRY
Green, Royal Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
16 200x4 PALENTINE'S DAY
PATRICK KEANE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Harvey, W D Leslie, P P Peck, M J Peck, Miss J J Keane, P Orlandi, J R Martin, J Lucantonio, H Molkentin & A Roussou
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on December 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Bromeo with 59kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Sale Bm70 on May 4 over 1205m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Red Galaxy with 55kg at $151. SCRATCHED
9
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
17 79237 STIRRUP
MARK STEPHENSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Dr T White & M Stephenson
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Mornington 0 - 62 on December 5 over 1000m, 5 len behind Rhia with 54kg at $101. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 on November 15 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Prophet's Choice with 54.5kg at $6. Veteran still racing with zest but probably needs it a fraction easier.
3
NADIA DANIELS
Emerald Green, Pink And White Flowers
18 615x6 FAITHINHER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), R Bourne, D J Hogan, C Precious, D Nelson, S Bannister, L T Ho, Covid Investments (Mgr: M A Gay), R D Loffler, M K Packer, Dr E Ryan, A Wheeler, M D Bannister, T Terris, JAR Racing (Mgr: A Reynolds), C M Bee, J M Bee, Mrs T L Bee, R Phillips & D A Nesbitt
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Night Flash with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Croatian Art with 58kg at $3.40. Second -up winner who has solid top-three claims if anywhere near her best.
2
LIAM RIORDAN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars