Horsham   27 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(3)

CHS Group BM56 Handicap 2100m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.48)  

Genuine tempo from She's Stargazing leading Mozu Marcassin. SHE'S STARGAZING (2) raced on the speed then dug deep to record a narrow win last start over 1600m at Swan Hill. Steps up sharply in distance but she is a lightly raced filly who is bred to stay. Capable of conquering this new challenge. MOZU MARCASSIN (1) hasn't won for 60 weeks but recent efforts have been encouraging. Went close two back at Ballarat then took on a better race last time and battled on well over 2060m at Cranbourne. In the right race to play a major role. OLYMPIAD (3) was racing for just the second time in 11 weeks when a modest fourth over 2000m at Stawell recently. Fitter today and should be in the finish. On-pacer PIANTA (12) has been runner-up at his last three, the latest a desperately close second over 2000m at Naracoorte. Back a little in grade so he gets his chance, although just one win from 31 is a concern. MILADY (10) wasn't far away in a comparable race at Werribee last time. Solid each-way prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: She's Stargazing to score.
1 22625 MOZU MARCASSIN
MATT CUMANI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R S S Racing, CCA Wai, T J Wright, Mrs A M Wright, Three Legs Again, Mrs M C Leahy, Miles Per Gallop, T B B Derby Day, D Osawa, RSS Mozu Marcassin, Brighton Stables Shosha Club, C Inglese, Ms C M Robbins, Dr D J Tickell, F P Carratelli, Franks Crew, Fairlie, M McKelvie, R L Cox & S J Taylor
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Bm62 Hcp on April 10 over 2060m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Just Jenni carrying 60kg at $5. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on March 20 over 2042m, neck behind Ongatiti with 60kg at $5.50. Doesn't win often but the recent efforts have been encouraging.
10
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
2 x7101 SHE'S STARGAZING
PATRICK KEARNEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 62.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Driscoll), P Kearney, B W Mcmullan, Miss S Barker, D A Nelson, G Backhouse, D Allen & Miss N Paterson
Last start won by a neck at Swan Hill Bm56 April 12 over 1600m defeating Hydrogen Power carrying 60.5kg at $5. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at Morphettville in the LR C Lindop on March 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Stung with 56kg at $101. On trial at this distance but she looks up to the task.
3
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
3 x7314 OLYMPIAD
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
OTI (Mgr: T F Henderson), N Mustafa, A Farr, D Sharp, A Tomas, H Kaplan, Mrs S Kaplan, M Roseman, P Orrico, S Roth, J & Mrs J T Spence, Beartown 55 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), L Attrill, Webbmck (Mgr: L Webb), D Sinn, Men in Lightning (Mgr: S Brown), L Dyson, D Parker & Olympiad Racing (Mgr: Ms O Nangle)
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Stawell Bm56 on April 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Patsy's Star with 62kg at $7.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Kyneton Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1862m defeating Butterscotch with 59kg at $6. Very fit and should give a good account.
1
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 551x6 OCTAHEDRON
GARRY PHILLIPS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
R K Gorton, Mrs M R Huspeni, Ms S Swensson & Miss G M Chantler
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 6th of 8 at Hamilton Bm56 on April 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind The Kings Gospel carrying 71kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 3 2024 over 1430m, 2.75 len behind Chef Militaire carrying 58kg at $41. Looking to others.
11
MS S METCALFE
Blue, Green Sleeves, White Cap
5 10406 WIMMERA STAR
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P A Preusker, R W McIntosh, Coat Tugger Synd (Mgr: G J Lewis), G P Herrmann, He'll Do The Talking (Mgr: P A Dynon), A M Murphy, D A Clarke, G L Cowan, A S Cowan, L Barclay, M J Bensch, R D Evans, D J Gunning, J F Lonsdale, K G Keller, D J Adams & S J Adams
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Donald Bm62 on April 14 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Silvasista carrying 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 10th of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on March 27 over 2400m, 6 len behind Customer Service carrying 54.5kg at $15. Not the roughest.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 409x7 ANEWDAYDAWNING
MICHAEL TOWNSEND
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Rea, M A Townsend, Mrs K M Townsend & Ms R L Townsend
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 12 at Terang Bm56 on April 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 14 len behind Habitein carrying 70kg at $41. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Oraqua carrying 59.5kg at $151. Prefer in something a little easier.
2
HARRY GRACE
Brown, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
7 3x810 COUNT ZERO
SYMON WILDE
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B Ciullo, Davton Racing (Mgr: R T Davies), N P George, I K Edwards, G A Andrew, A J Hughes, Mrs V A Hughes, Mrs H F Edwards, D P D'ortenzio, M F Halfpenny, Mrs M V Ciullo, S J Mirenda, T Dravitzki & Komoko (Mgr: L Koomen)
Last start ran last of 11 at Stawell Bm62 on April 5 over 2700m, 19 len behind Whisky Moon carrying 57.5kg at $71. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Warrnambool Stple March 26 over 3450m in soft going defeating The Mighty Spar carrying 70kg at $15. Hard to make a case.
7
DECLAN BATES
Gold, Black Crossed Sashes, Aqua Sleeves And Cap
8 72534 FINAL IMPACT
JAMIE BARRY
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms P O'Neill, J Ryan, Ms T Ryan, Ms M Hurst, D White, Miss B White & Miss C White
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Terang Bm56 on April 19 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Habitein with 69.5kg at $14. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Dubbo Bm66 on March 6 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Dunedin with 56kg at $2.40. Poor strike rate but might be one for the exotics.
6
LINDA MEECH
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
9 120x3 GOLDEN GARDEN
SYMON WILDE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), J McDonald, Mrs U A Keane, R J Sargeant, Early Speed (Mgr: L Hueston), S J Henderson, G P Bright, R G Smith, G W Cain & D T Tehan
Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at Warrnambool Stple on March 26 over 3450m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Count Zero carrying 65kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 2720m, 5.5 len behind Octahedron carrying 59kg at $5.50. This might be too sharp.
8
NEIL FARLEY
Red, Yellow Sleeves, Blue Armbands And Cap
10 85122 MILADY
PETER CHOW
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
P T Blair & Ms F P Taylor
Last start 2nd of 12 at Werribee Bm56 on April 11 over 2200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Here Comes Ruby carrying 59kg at $17. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 2050m, 5.5 len behind Zuleika carrying 57kg at $26. Racing too well to rule out.
9
T P MADDEN
Sky Blue, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Sky Blue Horseshoes
11 9x077 BLESS THE FLEET
DANE SMITH
11YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs H M Smith & B L Blenheim
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 56 on April 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Our Sassy Lady carrying 56.5kg at $51. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Avoca Bm56 on March 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Zemgrinda carrying 53.5kg at $101. Looking to others.
12
JACK HILL
White, Red And Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Stars Cap
12 95222 PIANTA
WAYNE WALTERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W Walters
At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Naracoorte Bm60 on April 19 over 2000m, nose behind Bush Inference carrying 54kg at $14. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Penola Bm56 on April 5 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Fiorente Rules with 54kg at $5.50. Racing well and is good enough to test this field.
4
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Stars, Black Sleeves
13 60945 RED SPARKS
RAHARNA MCDONALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R J McDonald
Most recently second last in a small field at Swan Hill Bm56 on April 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind She's Stargazing with 54.5kg at $13. Before that 4th of 8 at Clare Cl1-Sw on April 4 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Fiora Blue carrying 57kg at $71. Capable on her day and can feature without surprising.
7
ALANA KELLY
Pink, Black Polka Dots And Sleeves