Warrnambool   14 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

Michael Lucas Accounting BM56 Highweight Handicap 2000m

Track: Heavy 10   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.28)  

Not expecting them to go too hard. TRIORA (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 2238m at Werribee. Took a while to come to hand this campaign, but racing consistently of late and a repeat of the last-start run would have her the horse to beat. SMOKIN' ROHIE (5) disappointed last time out, but was beaten only half-a-length the start prior and should be at peak fitness now after four runs back from a spell. RUSCELLO (9) hasn't been a regular in the placegetters this prep but most races he has been in have been a touch stronger than this so an improved showing from a good draw would not shock. MATTHEW MARK (2) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 11 lengths into fifth over 1600m at Stawell. Strips fitter and can feature. SMILING ASSASSIN (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Murray Bridge, beaten 9 lengths. He'll be better for that and ran well in some much stronger races than this last time in. SUGGESTED PLAY: Triora to win.
1 580x0 SMILING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 72.0KG
Mrs W E Daken & B J Daken
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm60 on May 6 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Head Of The Herd with 61kg at $101. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 13 at Morphettville Bm72 on April 12 2025 over 1600m, 10 len behind Spirit Of Camelot with 55kg at $201. Not out of it.
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ARRON LYNCH
Green, Red Halves, Yellow Sash, Quartered Cap
2 1f7x5 MATTHEW MARK
CHARLOTTE GRAESSER
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 71.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Illowra Stud (Mgr: Dr N Berry), Mrs C A Graesser, N J Graesser, T R Graesser, Miss E R Ferrier, E A Wale, Ms M K Dernelley, Mrs R L Macaulay, Ms C L Graesser, B Graesser, J J Murphy, Miss M M Reilly, S G Gleeson, Mrs M Gleeson, R W Walsh & Mrs P Walsh
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Stawell Bm56 on May 18 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Pharoah's Glory with 61.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Casterton Bm58-Hwt on June 29 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Idon'tgetit carrying 71kg at $3.40. Looks hard to beat in this line up.
5
DAVID MULCAHY
Light Blue, White Cross Sashes And Dark Blue Cap
3 06x83 FRANK EXPRESS
TONY ROSOLINI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 70.0KG
Vanessa rosolini, lily Farrugia,Jack Farrugia
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 13 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 16 len behind Justdoit carrying 56.5kg at $26. Last start 3rd of 13 at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Up And Under carrying 56kg at $21. Key chance who should prove hard to beat.
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BRADLEY RANTALL
Red, White Stars
4 07x60 BRAVE EIGHT
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 69.0KG
Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evans)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Terang Bm56 on April 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Habitein carrying 71kg at $17. Last start ran last of 12 at Casterton Bm62 on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Ghemme carrying 67.5kg at $51. Disappointing of late and others are preferred.
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D HORNER JNR
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Black Cuffs, Black And White Checked Cap
5 x5927 SMOKIN' ROHIE
NELL CARTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
Domrohie Pastures (Mgr: R P McDonald)
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 2050m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Pianta with 59kg at $14. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Stawell 0-56 on May 18 over 2000m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Jaz Tycoon with 58.5kg at $7.50. Goes well here and is sure to prove hard to beat.
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MR LUCA REMONDET
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
6 64652 TRIORA
Taige Weir
4YO  B/BR  MARE 68.0KG
SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Warrack Racing (Mgr: D A Huebner), M R Everett, Happy Tuesdays (Mgr: P A Thompson), B W Mollison, S A Phillips, Our Lucky Train Ticket, LAPD, Sartig Racing, G W Hall, S T Jessup, D B McAuley, B Pawlowski, PSS Racing, D Riseley, Mrs K J Craperi & L J McLennan
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Werribee Bm56 on May 30 over 2238m, slow going 2.25 len behind Miss Niagara carrying 58.5kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 12 at Casterton Bm62 on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Ghemme with 65.5kg at $5.50. Sure to be in the thick of things again.
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WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
7 43957 THINK TANK
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
P R Gunner & D R Wagner
Returns from a 53-day let-up. Last start got back early 7th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm62 on April 22 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind The True Believer with 55kg at $18. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Clare 0-60 on April 4 over 1800m, 2 len behind Crown And Anchor carrying 54kg at $6.50. Can bounce back.
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TOM RYAN
Black, White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
8 8x090 VINEUX
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 67.0KG
P A Gorey, A J Gorey, S A Dunkley, M J Ward, Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd, B Norton, C Norton, K F Norton, J Norton, S Manitta, M Brown, Ms A Hay, Mrs J Travaglia, Ms D M Suss, Miss N Y Crowe & Mitch Freedman Racing (Mgr: Mrs J R Freedman)
Most recently ran last of 12 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 2112m, slow going 20 len behind Batoka Chief carrying 58kg at $20. The run before that ran last of 9 at Geelong Bm62 on May 1 over 1760m, 12 len behind Colour Our World carrying 56kg at $101. Needs to do more.
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JORDAN RATCLIFFE
Emerald Green, Yellow, Royal Blue And Red Sash, Red Cap
9 35065 RUSCELLO
AARON PURCELL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 66.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) & K Peach
Most recently 5th of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 56 on June 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Isalot with 56.5kg at $20. The race before that 6th of 14 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Hard Leaf carrying 58kg at $12. Will find this more to his liking to some recent assignments so can improve.
6
BRAIDON SMALL
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
10 5x075 TURNTYNE
AMY MCDONALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Ms A McDonald, Ms E K Wolfenden, Mrs M E Downes, J A Nicholls, K J Kenna, P M Duffus, S P Delahenty, A Quick & T Gladman
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Up And Under carrying 55.5kg at $12. Before that 7th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm52 on May 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Leica Trooper with 58kg at $26. Comes into this in ordinary form. Unlikely to threaten.
7
DEAN PARKER
Pale Green And Dark Green Checks, Pale Green Sleeves, White Cap
11 640x9 A BLUE STAR
PAUL GRAESSER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
P D Graesser & Ms S T Murrell
Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on May 22 over 1700m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bellonado with 54kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 2025 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Lucky Compass carrying 55.5kg at $51. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
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DAVID FISHER
Light Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Dark Blue Cap
12 90x03 TOSEN GLORY
KELVIN BOURKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, Bang Bang (Mgr: P D Joyce), R J Johnston, B J Meldrum, R J Trezise, K T Bourke, R J Burdon, M Trezise, J Trezise, B J Hovey, G P Grist, D L Fitzgerald, A W Trezise, Mrs P M Moore, M J C Moore, G J Bagg & T P Spielvogel
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 13 at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Royal Inference carrying 54kg at $19. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Geelong Bm62 on June 4 over 1715m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Rasp with 54kg at $101. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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CILLIN LEONARD
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
13 99799 EL AMIGOS
MARK GREIG
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 65.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Most recently ran last of 9 at Stawell 0-56 on May 18 over 2000m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Jaz Tycoon carrying 55kg at $41. Before that second last of 10 at Werribee Bm62 on April 24 over 2238m, 16 len behind Luckett carrying 54kg at $201. Must lift.
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JORDAN HART
Light Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Seams And Cap