Moe 25 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Hip Pocket Latrobe Valley 0-56 Handicap 1100m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.28) |
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Expecting Italian Informant to bounce to the front and lead from the low draw. While TORI'S DEE (8) doesn't have much of a second-up record - 5 starts for 1 minor placing - his effort to get within 2-1/4 lengths of the talented I'mateez in a BM62 first-up was probably the best last-start performance of anything in the race. He'll be fitter for that and, as he showed that day, he can race on-speed which is often an advantage here. STEWART (3) has been racing consistently in this grade with two wins from four starts, so you can't knock the way he's going. His big problem is trying to overcome the wide gate. BRAZEN FLING (9) was plain last start, but that was in 62 grade and the start prior went close in a 56 grade of race that looked a touch stronger than what he meets here. MR MARKLE (2) has been beaten less than a length his past two, most recently when he flashed home late, and strikes the right race to record win No 2. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tori's Dee to win.
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AFFIRMATIVE LAD
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG A Pilimon, Ms T Nichols, T N T Thoroughbred No. 1 (Mgr: A Pilimon), Beacon Racing (Mgr: B J Maloney), R Chirgwin, G Chirgwin, Hollystocks, S Hobijn-Allen, T Gribben, A J Baker, J D P Elsworthy, C A Rogers, M A Rogers, D Gallagher, D A Sioufi, B J Couper, D J Sampson & Biscuits And Blues Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 4th of 8 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on March 20 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Wingsandpropellers with 58kg at $3.90. Last start 7th of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on April 5 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Marilyn's Edge carrying 57.5kg at $8. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes. |
13 DYLAN DEAN |
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| 2 | x3532 |
MR MARKLE
PATRICK PAYNE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J V O'Neill, Miss D M Andrew, G W Bennett, M J O'Donnell, Quail Kings, D J Harrison, D N Parkinson, RG Racing (Mgr: G M Harding), P A Lennon, P J Callaghan, Streaky Bay Racing (Mgr: C J McEvoy), Dr O K Chan, N Rance, B Coopersmith, P Baker, Rayson Racing (Mgr: S Rayson) & Sandcastles (Mgr: J Mahony) Racing well recently. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Warracknabeal Bm56 on April 4 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Tangoette with 60kg at $2.60. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on March 22 over 900m, 0.7 len behind Youraway with 60kg at $2.50. Flashed late to just miss last start and no reason he can't play a role again. |
6 NEIL FARLEY |
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STEWART
SHARYN TROLOVE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss S L Trolove, D J Wigg, E P Harrison, R A McDonald, Mrs N J McDonald, R C Callow, A Anderson, B Bedggood, Mrs J M Bedggood, D L Phelan, Mrs L Phelan, P A Weir, Ms G M Evans, J Lamb, Ms L T Lamb & B J Coul Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Werribee 0 - 56 April 11 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Balgowan with 58kg at $3.10. The start before that got back early 5th of 9 at Bairnsdale 0 - 62 on March 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Struggle Street with 55.5kg at $3.70. Going well and can keep the ball rolling. |
14 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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BELMASAI
ERIN MAHER 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S G Heislers & M J Cosgriff Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 9 at Avoca 0 - 56 on March 29 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Raging Monkey carrying 58kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Towong Bm52 March 7 over 1200m in soft going defeating Smashing Ruby carrying 60kg at $4.20. Last two runs OK but this is a step up. |
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DISSALTO
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG T Verwey-Mitchell, B Verwey-Mitchell, A Hubbard, Mr M D Wright, B M Stockdale, G B Pattison, B P Sellings, D M Janssen & Mrs M L Janssen Third-up today. First-up scored a big 5 len win at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy3 April 5 over 1000m defeating Cape Zoro with 74.5kg at $3.80. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Stawell Bm56 on April 17 over 1107m, 12 len behind Icy Pole with 60.5kg at $31. Found the step up from picnic grade beyond him last start, so happy to risk. |
7 B KENNEDY |
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DUMMY SPIT
ANDREW PERDON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 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 Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Stony Creek C&G Bm56 December 30 over 1100m, 6 len behind Magic Drum carrying 60.5kg at $10. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Sapphire Coast Bm58 November 4 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Flip The Switch carrying 61kg at $4. Suspect he'll be better with this under the belt. |
5 K JENNINGS |
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SLEEPING TIGER
REBECCA WAYMOUTH 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms D A Waymouth & Ms R A Waymouth Last start 3rd of 9 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 1.1 len behind Stewart with 59kg at $8. The race before that ran last of 8 at Cranbourne Bm66 on March 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Magnabelle Royale carrying 55kg at $51. Only beaten a length last start by a rival here (Stewart) so doesn't need to improve much. |
8 MELEA CASTLE |
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TORI'S DEE
JAMIE EDWARDS 7YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Emsley Crew Second-up. First-up after six months led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Geelong Bm62 on April 10 over 1112m, slow going 2.25 len behind I'mateez carrying 52kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on August 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Leave No Doubt with 59kg at $31. Fitter and is expected to do much better. |
9 CHELSEA THOMPSON |
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BRAZEN FLING
DAVID & CORAL FEEK 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Dr F H Hawker, Mrs S Bitossi, P H Blackhurst, D J Duggan, Mrs W R Hick, L A Hick, Mrs L Ede, D N Burgess, M Miller, Mrs H A Shone, B R Smith, Mrs J A Smith, D M Spry, C J Williamson, M C Wade, J Watson, J G Wheller, The Sisters, King Cantona & Barkellmi Last start second last in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Bm62 on April 17 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Choir Point with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 12 at Kyneton Bm56 on March 13 over 1206m, 1.75 len behind Drone Attack with 59kg at $20. Will find this easier than last start and draws to play a key role. |
3 LIAM RIORDAN |
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EPICUS
TROY KILGOWER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Z Kilgower, T D Kilgower, S Versluis, M Cochrane & D Tripodi Racing well recently. Most recently scored a big 5 len win at Balnarring Pic-Trpy April 11 over 1200m in the wet defeating Bishop Rock carrying 69kg at $4.60. Before that 3rd of 7 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 5 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Ocean's Jen with 69kg at $3.50. In form at the picnics, but much tougher here. |
10 J DAROSE |
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ITALIAN INFORMANT
TROY KILGOWER 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Z Kilgower & T D Kilgower At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Sale Bm62 on April 19 over 1013m, 3 len behind Stormbourg carrying 54.5kg at $101. The run before that 4th in a small field at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on April 4 over 1008m, 1.4 len behind Master Of Chant with 69kg at $4.20. Draws well but looks safely held. |
2 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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FACTUALLY
CHARLES CASSAR 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J A Willaton, C D Plant & B C Plant At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Stawell Bm56 on April 17 over 1107m, 2 len behind Icy Pole with 54.5kg at $14. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 4 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Chosen Venture carrying 56.5kg at $5. Draw hurts, but found only one better at three of four runs this prep so a must for exotics. |
15 P GATT |
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CONFINE
MICHAEL TEMPLETON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG B D Blackshaw, Mrs G E A Blackshaw & Ms D G Dyke Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last in a small field at Pakenham Cl1 on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Humble Trader carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1217m, slow going 5 len behind Gator carrying 58kg at $11. Beaten way too far first-up to consider until we see something more. |
4 NATHAN PUNCH |
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THE CRUISER
SHARYN TROLOVE 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ,D J Wigg At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Stewart with 57kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 62 on March 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Buvelot with 54kg at $14. Never too far away from stablemate Stewart, who's also engaged here. |
12 RUBY LAMONT |
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DOMINANT MISS
KEITH HOROBIN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K Horobin Last start ran last in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Bm62 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Catwalk Icon carrying 53kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 7 at Cranbourne 0-62 on April 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Billund with 52kg at $26. This easier than last two starts, but still needs to lift. |
13 TAYLA CHILDS |
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MASTER OF CHANT
REG MANNING 6YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG R Manning & Mrs L G Manning Most recently 3rd of 10 at Yea Pic-Trpy on April 18 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Disclevaboy carrying 67.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on April 11 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Epicus carrying 67.5kg at $7.50. Better placed at the picnics. |
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IRRESISTIBLE SIR
REG MANNING 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R Manning & Mrs LG Manning Most recently second last of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on April 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Epicus with 67.5kg at $3.10. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 5 over 1200m, long-neck behind Ocean's Jen carrying 67.5kg at $3.50. Happy to overlook. |
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