Penola 05 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Wattle Range Council Class One Handicap 1300m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo with Drumlargen leading from Affaire Vue and Melodia Legend. DRUMLARGEN (2) accounted for a maiden field over 1211m at Mt Gambier last start, finishing 1.1 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Re-unites with Dom Tourneur who was on board last start. Capable of making it two on the trot. TENTERK (5) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at Balaklava. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. AFFAIRE VUE (11) comes here off a break of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at Murray Bridge. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from three tries. Makes plenty of appeal. WHATHAPPENSINVEGAS (3) scored on debut last start over 900m at Mt Gambier on March 22, finishing one length ahead of the nearest rival. Among the main hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Drumlargen to win.
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HASTA LA ORIENTAL
SUE MURPHY 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Gawler Bm64 December 13 over 1700m, 7 len behind Flaming Navy carrying 58.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 12 over 1550m, a long neck behind Strazz carrying 58kg at $11. Has claims if presented on song. |
12 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 2 | 73241 |
DRUMLARGEN
CRAIG STEWART 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG C Stewart Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1211m defeating Enniscrone carrying 58kg at $2.35. The run before that 4th of 11 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Popthebubbly carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time. |
5 D TOURNEUR |
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WHATHAPPENSINVEGAS
BOB & KANE POST 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P Post, K Post, D Matthews, R Treffene, V Howlett, H Howlett, R Button Getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.0 len at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn Hcp March 22 over 900m defeating Runaway Love carrying 59kg at $14. Will take a lot from that run and is sure to play a big role. |
9 L WILLIAMS |
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| 4 | 66222 |
CANNY DEFENSE
RAHARNA MCDONALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A S Mcdonald-Stafford At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Balaklava Cl1 on March 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Causeweluvadelaide carrying 59kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Oakbank Cl1 on January 21 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Jura Vaudois with 59kg at $2.90. Needs to do more. |
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| 5 | 85173 |
TENTERK
STUART PADMAN 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs A A Padman, W J Padman & N A Padman At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Balaklava Cl1 on March 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Causeweluvadelaide with 57kg at $6. The race before that 7th of 10 at Strathalbyn Cl2 on February 18 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Vaniteux carrying 59.5kg at $19. Making headway. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out. |
7 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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DONAM
JOHN MJ O'CONNOR 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M J O'Connor, N J O'Connor's & Miss L T Phillips First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm56 September 28 over 2050m, 9 len behind Spec Raider carrying 59.5kg at $18. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Morphettville Cl1 September 3 over 1531m, soft track; 7 len behind Boom Bang carrying 60kg at $13. Faces a tough essay. |
3 SHUICHI TERACHI |
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| 7 | 166x7 |
MELODIA LEGEND
GARRET LYNCH 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Brightside Enterprises Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after two months got back early 7th of 10 at Port Lincoln Cl1 on February 25 over 1210m, 7 len behind Power Primo carrying 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Bobs Back carrying 59kg at $3.70. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
11 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 8 | 16085 |
RUSCELLO
AARON PURCELL 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) & K Peach Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Colac Bm56 on March 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Quick Qudos carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Terang Bm56 on February 20 over 2156m, 9 len behind Cousins Day carrying 70kg at $19. Looks tested against this line-up. |
10 T P MADDEN |
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BELLE FROM HELL
GARRET LYNCH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A J May & B May Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Gawler Cl1 October 24 over 1500m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Morlaix with 55.5kg at $6. On debut fourth in a small field at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw March 27 2025 over 1106m, 2 len behind Edges Diamond carrying 56kg at $31. Might need a run or two. |
1 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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DODGY ELEMENT
DARRYL DODSON 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG D I Dodson & Mrs HJ Dodson At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on March 13 over 1312m, 6 len behind Iliad with 60kg at $9.50. The run before that ran last of 12 at Edenhope 0 - 56 on March 7 over 1450m, 11 len behind Sethacchio carrying 60kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
14 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 11 | 2007x |
AFFAIRE VUE
JOHN MACMILLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms T J Hartwell, A G Grantham, A G McFarlane, Mrs P Y McFarlane, P Kristoris, Mrs S M Kristoris, S J Fisher, S A Miller, Dr J K Sinclair, J R Spackman, E Tattersall, C Zucco, BGI Racing, MacMillan Racing Syndicate Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, R M Dean, Mrs J B Dean,P M Routledge,J M Routledge M Routledge Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm58 October 22 over 1350m, soft track; 8 len behind Thebigsosso carrying 57.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw July 2 over 1200m, a head behind Red Jade with 55.5kg at $8.50. Has a good first-up record. |
4 ASHVIN GOINDASAMY |
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| 12 | 45004 |
SUNSET PRAYER
DEAN SAXON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs M C Saxon, Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon, M L Healy, S A McCorkell, B McCorkell, P W Triffett, Ms L S Carey, G L Summerhayes, B Toohey & J A Zarb Most recently 4th of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on March 13 over 1211m, 2 len behind Bare To Witness carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that ran last of 12 at Naracoorte Bm58 on February 8 over 1430m, 13 len behind Wichitall carrying 56.5kg at $61. Has ability and can measure up on best form. |
6 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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FIRST RETURN
WAYNE WALTERS 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Mt Gambier 0-56 December 21 over 1550m, soft track; 6 len behind Ahvejay with 58kg at $6.50. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 November 15 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Surfy Pete with 59.5kg at $15. Will find this tough. |
2 MS K WALTERS |
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JEWELS CAPTAIN
SARAH RUTTEN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S J French & Ms J M O'donohue Most recently 10th of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dashing Double carrying 58kg at $21. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Uptown Monk carrying 58kg at $9. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
8 MARGARET COLLETT |
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