Werribee   12 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Viatek Geelong BM56 Handicap 1114m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 7m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.39)  

Pace genuine with Voriah and Soo Kiss Me pressing hard closely followed by Lady Maestro and Frosty Night. VORIAH (12) has been in good form on the picnic circuit recently, and won't find this much harder. She drops 9kg from her last run, and with the aid of the pole position, she should be right in the finish again. PURE RAIN (9) left her run too late when finishing fifth as the favourite at Horsham just over 3 weeks ago. The blinkers going on for the first time will ensure that she does not get as far back here, and she can make amends. Follow your money. CROATIAN ART (1) won a couple of races last prep by leading all the way, including her last run at Tatura in the spring. She has won fresh up in the past, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, she could take some pegging back again. LADY MAESTRO (5) will be peaking third up and ready to show some good form again, and MISS REMSKI (6) had an excuse last start when getting pushed back along the rails. Include both in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pure Rain each way.
1 3131x CROATIAN ART
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 64.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Tatura F&M Bm56 September 30 over 1100m defeating Poetic Storm with 62.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ararat 4yo+ Mdn-Sw November 26 2024 over 1100m defeating Little But Big carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
7
BAILEY KINNINMONT
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
2 160x6 ZOUSINGER
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
4YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
S P Nichols, A M & B S Racing (Mgr: B S Ong Tan), G W Davis, P M Schols, Mrs M J Barton, J L Barton, I F Foster, Ms B Mogg, Ms J G Sheldrake, R J Atchison, P B O'kane, A Petrovic & T B B Racing 3 (Mgr: T Blum)
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on December 19 over 1209m, 5 len behind Intimeofneed with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Read My Lips with 55kg at $6. Winning claims if anywhere near her best.
8
RUBY LAMONT
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap
3 155x0 WICKED STORM
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 61.0KG
Mrs E M Brookes, D L Brookes, Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), M Lochtenberg, Mrs W D Barber, W A McTaggart, P T Murray, E P Clarke & Mrs R L Clarke
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at Wangaratta Bm56 on December 22 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on June 28 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sonofkirk with 54kg at $15. Better for that run but is unlikely to threaten.
5
BEAU MERTENS
Light Blue, Pink Spots And Cap
4 0810x CHICA CON SUERTE
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
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 with 58kg at $18. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw October 15 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind Sociable carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Might be better off following this outing.
3
J ALLEN
White, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Navy Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 15x70 LADY MAESTRO
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs W L Hinchliffe, Mrs P Brown, Ms D Smith, Mrs I Adams, Ms S S Houston, Mrs C Moore, Ms E Hinchliffe, Mrs L Hinchliffe, Mrs J A Rowlands, Miss S Rowlands, Mrs J M Welch, Mrs A McGlone, Mrs P Joly, Ms S Flower, Ms R Jones, Miss K J Abbott, Ms M Welch, Ms A Lorenzen, Ms K Kennaugh & Ms J M Welch
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 10 at Tatura F&M Bm56 on December 14 over 1100m, 3 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 61.5kg at $4.80. Last start did the work up front then tired second last of 13 at Echuca Bm56 on December 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Zenacity carrying 59.5kg at $9. Well placed and can do much better.
10
TEODORE NUGENT
Black And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
6 43140 MISS REMSKI
LUKE WILLIAMS
6YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
Ms B M Williams, Ms G M McDonald & Mrs J McDonald
At the latest run second last of 14 at Terang Bm56 on December 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind In Her Stride with 59kg at $26. Before that 4th of 9 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on November 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Colour Our World with 54kg at $41. Certainly worth another chance.
9
MS C PULS
Black, Yellow Cross And Amazing Grace Logo
7 53631 FROSTY NIGHT
JAMIE BARRY
4YO  GREY  MARE 60.0KG
Miss L M Barry & J Barry
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Terang 4yo+ Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1200m defeating Brutify with 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Move The Torana carrying 57.5kg at $51. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say she won't be competitive.
4
MS A HERRMANN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
8 60362 SHYLEAH
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
S G Noble
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 1100m, long-neck behind My Haruconi carrying 58kg at $10. The race before that ran last in a small field at Geelong Cl1 on November 26 over 1114m, 4.5 len behind National Code with 54.5kg at $81. Can continue her ascendancy.
8
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
9 2x275 PURE RAIN
SERGIO BEANI
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
S A Beani & Mrs G Beani
Last start 5th of 11 at Horsham 0 - 56 on December 21 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Little Sandy with 57kg at $3.20. The run before that 7th of 13 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Take The Prize carrying 57.5kg at $4. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope.
2
ALANA KELLY
Aqua, Orange Quarters
10 6x5x7 THAT'S ALL GOOD
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J G Symons, Ms S K Laxon, S Johnson, Mrs R Kelcey, Mrs B P Mawer, L La Sala, J W Brigginshaw, Mrs M R Kearsey, A G Pardavi, B W Wood, Mrs J Moore, B J Peut, P L Pender, M J McBride, R D Hamilton, J Haysom, D Heinrich, S Rennie & Boulda Dash Racing (Mgr: D L J Stainsby)
Racing second-up today. Last run 7th of 14 at Wangaratta Bm56 on December 22 over 1170m, slow going 3.5 len behind Audio Pop Cam carrying 56kg at $16. At only start last preparation 5th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Nightcapped with 55kg at $6. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested in this line-up.
6
Blue, Navy Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
11 52003 SOO KISS ME
DON DWYER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
C A Weeding, F Amalfi & Mrs M Amalfi
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Merton Pic-Trpy2 on January 1 over 1150m, 7 len behind Tomanado with 67.5kg at $2.10. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Wangaratta Bm56 on December 22 over 1170m, slow going 10 len behind Audio Pop Cam with 51.5kg at $51. Others make more appeal.
6
BRITTANY BUTTON
Deep Red, Blue BR Letters, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap, Deep Red Stripe
12 54122 VORIAH
DON DWYER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D Dwyer
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Merton Pic-Trpy on January 1 over 1150m, 2 len behind Mighty Feat with 63kg at $2.50. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Yea Pic-0-55 on November 15 over 1300m, long-neck behind Qubella with 63kg at $4.20. Should run well.
1
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Red, Black Braces, Black And White Striped Sleeves