Stony Creek 30 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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South Gippsland Septics Colts & Geldings BM56 Handicap 1100m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 32) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.40) |
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The Wizard King, Honey Slider and Stirrup can set a strong tempo. THE WIZARD KING (2) finds it hard to win but is rarely far from the winner, the latest a close-up fifth off a wide gate. Deserves a win and doubt he'll get a better chance to return to winning form. The one with big upside is DANI CALIFORNIA (3). May not have the ratings of the others just yet but returned from a break with a smart maiden win at just second outing and should be much improved. Most of these have reached their limit but this one is at least going places. MAGIC DRUM (1) is a last start course and distance winner and does boast a strong record here. In form and can go close again. DUMMY SPIT (4) is a well-travelled galloper back in Victoria and is tough and has the ability. Worth including. ROCKCLIFF (8) could add some value to multiples. Well in with the big claim and can give a sight at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Wizard King deserves a win.
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MAGIC DRUM
KASEY WILSON 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs K L Wilson Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track Cg&E 0 - 56 December 7 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Stewart carrying 60kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Traralgon Cg&E 0 - 56 on November 1 over 1430m, 2 len behind Ze Bee Nine with 60kg at $5.50. Goes very well here including a last start win and can go close again. |
3 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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| 2 | 64345 |
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 Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at Werribee Bm56 on December 15 over 1108m, 2.5 len behind Surprisatic with 62.5kg at $10. Before that 4th of 12 at Kyneton Bm62 on December 11 over 1103m, 2.75 len behind Viasain carrying 56.5kg at $17. Much better drawn this time and looks a definite winning hope. |
7 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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DANI CALIFORNIA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd, Lacy Willows Racing, D Corboy, B M Wilson, Buzz Town Racing, B Fitzpatrick, E W Marshall, Sunmore Racing, Mrs M Harding, Racing As One, R90 Racing, Mrs C Martin, Mrs M Shalders, Great Mates, C L Leggo, Mrs C Scerri, Blur Racing Syndicate, Ms A Gray, Corterra Racing & Fab Six Third race start. First start ran last of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1100m, in the wet; 11 len behind Till Dusk with 57kg at $3. Went for a spell before returning favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw December 6 over 1170m defeating Lil Orlov carrying 58kg at $4. Back in fine order with a strong on pace win and has good upside. |
5 OLIVIA EAST |
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DUMMY SPIT
ANDREW PERDON 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A R Perdon, S Boulton, I B Webb, H Nettleton, A Whittaker, M J Whittaker, Mrs B Whittaker, Mrs L Whittaker, Ms T M Cross & L C Barker Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Flip The Switch carrying 61kg at $4. Second-up 5th of 10 at Moe Bm56 on December 14 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Mr Tickles carrying 60.5kg at $21. Well travelled galloper ready to win and best form stacks up. |
1 J MASKIELL |
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VICTORY TUNE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG R D Griffiths, G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), C T Burgess, Bridsan Bloodstock (Mgr: B W Coyle), G Vanderwal, A L Apps, Best Of The West (Mgr: J P Caliste), M Cumming, M C Finn, Fourhorse Racing (Mgr: S B Collery), Ms J G Sheldrake, J C Slattery, S White & C Gislingham Two starts ago got back early in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo Bm64 on December 12 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Faraway Dream carrying 58kg at $6.50. Finished fourth at Seymour on Sunday in slightly strong grade. On the quick back-up and rates highly if lining up again. |
14 B RAWILLER |
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SPIRITS WORTHY
REBECCA KELLY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C Perry, M Herbert, I R Perry, E E Slatter, J M Welsh, J E Welsh & D L Perry Third-up today. First-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Kneel Down with 56kg at $3. Last start second last of 10 at Moulamein Bm50 on December 13 over 1000m, 13 len behind My Truth carrying 61kg at $5.50. Looking to others. |
11 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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HEARTATTACK JACK
DAMIEN WALKLEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs D K Walkley & D J Walkley Most recently second last of 10 at Colac 0 - 56 on December 20 over 1000m, 5 len behind Shanghai Venture carrying 60kg at $10. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Mornington 0 - 62 on December 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Rhia carrying 57.5kg at $41. Doubt he will feature in this on that recent run of form. |
14 V LE BOEUF |
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| 8 | 73454 |
ROCKCLIFF
RAY BESANKO 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Speed Syndicate (Mgr: B D Besanko), P G McGuinness, W M Goodall, R L Evans, C Levi, Painters and Cloggers (Mgr: D J Moore), S Thomson, Mrs M M Thomson, C Beel, G D'olivera, J A Close, R F White, D C Davis & A F Gillard Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Cg&E 0 - 56 on December 7 over 1100m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Magic Drum with 56kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on November 14 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Per Ivy with 56kg at $4.80. Has the big claim and can sneak into the finish at odds. |
12 LIANA WOOD |
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MOONLIGHT RUSTLER
BILL WOOD 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W J Wood & R L Orchard Last start 4th of 10 at Moe Bm56 on December 14 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Mr Tickles carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track Cg&E 0 - 56 on December 7 over 1100m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Magic Drum carrying 58.5kg at $15. Not far from the winner last time and can feature in the finish. |
8 J NOONAN |
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UGLY NICOS
ANGELA BENCE 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms A M Bence & Mrs D K Walkley Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track Cg&E 0 - 56 on December 7 over 1100m, in the wet; 10 len behind Magic Drum carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 8 at Bairnsdale Bm52 on November 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Charming Di with 60kg at $4.60. Capable of much better performance. |
2 NEIL FARLEY |
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LORD PARAMOUNT
SHARYN TROLOVE 7YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG D J Wigg Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 9 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on November 29 over 1008m, in the wet; 14 len behind Acey Deucy carrying 67kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Moe Bm56 on December 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Mr Tickles with 57kg at $101. Looks safely held. |
4 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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SULACO
MICHAEL HARRISON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Miss A Harrison & Mrs N L McCartney Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Healesville Pic-Trpy on December 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Annoy'en One carrying 66kg at $11. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1217m, slow going head behind Gator with 55.5kg at $61. Others make more appeal. |
13 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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HONEY SLIDER
TROY KILGOWER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG D P Williamson, Mrs B Williamson, T D Kilgower, B Williamson, Ms C Williamson, J C Armstrong & I J Sertori Two back favourite; won by a long-neck at Healesville Pic-Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1000m defeating Reisner with 67kg at $3.60. Has since run at the picnics and was safely held a few days ago. Looks tested here. |
9 NATHAN PUNCH |
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THE CRUISER
SHARYN TROLOVE 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG ,D J Wigg Most recently ran last of 10 at Moe Bm56 on December 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Mr Tickles carrying 55kg at $91. Before that 3rd of 8 at Bairnsdale Bm52 on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Moonlight Rustler carrying 58.5kg at $5. Disappointing of late and others rate better. |
6 LIAM RIORDAN |
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MASTER OF MISCHIEF
RHONDA MANGAN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G A Challinger, Ms J M Williams, L N Challinger & Mrs L Challinger Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Echuca Bm52 May 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind And She Was with 58kg at $13. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 November 17 2024 over 1135m, 1.2 len behind Brazen Brando carrying 57kg at $9. This looks a stern test. |
11 C NEWITT |
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STIRRUP
MARK STEPHENSON 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Dr T White & M Stephenson At the latest run 8th of 14 at Werribee Bm56 on December 15 over 1108m, 4 len behind Surprisatic carrying 53kg at $51. The start before that 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. Major player on best but needs to find it. |
10 NADIA DANIELS |
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