Sale   28 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

Sale Signtorque BM62 Handicap 1411m

Track: Heavy 9   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.56)  

From the wide draw In Her Stride can cross and set up a solid tempo. ZORRO'S FLIGHT (11) resumed over 1200m last time out and turned in a solid effort to finish second at Donald. His best form early days was better than this level and he gets every chance to improve from the good gate. CELTICS (4) started at $10 last time on the back of a win at Geelong two starts ago but was below his best, finishing sixth over 1200m at Flemington. This is easier and he should take beating despite the gap between runs. GOLDEN SPRITZ (10) was in commission last time out and finished one length from the winner in second over 1400m at Cranbourne. Going well and maps for every hope on the quick backup. GARNACHO (16) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 1400m at this track last time out. Should be right there again. CHOWDOWN (9) has been okay since a fresh win and has claims on best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zorro's Flight on top.
1 14x66 MASTERFUL
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Miss L Williams
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Legio Ten carrying 59kg at $21. Last start 6th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on May 31 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Silent Shares with 59.5kg at $9.50. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.
15
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
2 53610 BLUE BANDIT
JOHN LEEK JR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J Leek (Jnr), P D Cahill, J P McGregor, J Colquhoun, Mead Racing, P N Reilly, A Lodge, D N Midgley, L Walker, T Walker, Ms J Frederico, B K Higgs Thoroughbreds & Mrs K Pulmer & J Richards
Last start ran last of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on June 17 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Prestige Forever carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Pakenham 0 - 66 May 29 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Queensbury carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Minor chance.
9
HAYLEY SPITSE
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
3 187x7 ASEVENTY SEVEN
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
W A Fowler, Mrs M Mullan & Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne)
Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 8 at Donald Bm66 on June 9 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Come Along Jeffrey carrying 61kg at $31. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pakenham Bm58 on May 29 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cinque Ponte carrying 60kg at $6. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
17
DAMIEN THORNTON
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
4 x1216 CELTICS
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Rosemont Stud, Dorrington Farm, F Brown, S Gilbert, N Todd, R Ford, C Leslie, Madden Bloodstock, Werrett Bloodstock, Matha Bloodstock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Glentree Racing, B F J Bloodstock, Iskander Racing & Breeding, Up You Go Racing, Cake Alliance, MVL No 1, Rosemont Alliance 4, A R P & Studleaf
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Wise Inlaw with 55kg at $10. The run before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Geelong Bm62 May 1 over 1243m defeating Ravens Bay with 60kg at $2.05. Suited this level, big chance.
4
OLIVIA EAST
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
5 62441 DEADLY PRESS
NICK RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
N R Ryan, S Gerecke, A Bongiovanni, G Cooper, C E Coleman, D T Coleman, Pat Mee (Mgr: M F Hanney), Miss T J Gould, Miss L J Gould, READY2RUN CCFC (Mgr: P Dugo) & Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love)
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Seymour Bm62 June 11 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Centu Cavaddi with 60kg at $6.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ballarat Bm66 on May 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Didn't Miss Many with 58.5kg at $4.80. Have to respect again.
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J NOONAN
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
6 373x3 EL TERCERO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), J A K Racing (Mgr: J S Rogers), D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, V Ulliana, R W Mutton, B W Tonks, B G Ratcliff, D Jarman, S Toohill, Mrs K Toohill & MOTW Group Syndicate (Mgr: P Mourtzios)
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Donald Bm66 on June 9 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Come Along Jeffrey with 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 on September 24 over 1300m, 5 len behind Thebelmontgangster with 59.5kg at $12. Minor chance.
10
EMILY POZMAN
Dark Blue, White Spots, Sleeves And Cap
7 7x703 IN HER STRIDE
JOHN SALANITRI
7YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
F P Salanitri, Mrs B Williamson, D P Williamson, J Damiano, A Capaldi, D A Ruggiero, Absolute Dud Syndicate (Mgr: D Nuttall), D Ramadan, J Kostopoulos, H A Kindler, G C Olson, Six Schooners (Mgr: D J Staal) & A Wilson
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on June 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Deadly Press carrying 61kg at $12. Before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sought After with 58kg at $26. Place best.
13
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 x4340 RIPROAR
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R J Goodwin, C Miller, J Clark, M Gathercole, J Kennedy, F Davis, K J Davis, A P Gathercole, N Connell, J Maclaren, Club Sport Syndications (Mgr: J Lishman) & QBD Five Racing (Mgr: A Welsh)
At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Geelong 0 - 66 on June 19 over 1225m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Tori's Dee carrying 60kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on June 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Lauberhorn carrying 60kg at $8. Place chance.
6
D W STACKHOUSE
White, Black Club, Royal Blue Sleeves
9 x1246 CHOWDOWN
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
P Collins, Emdeejay (Mgr: M Alfredson), D Gavillucci, M Giles, R Lewski, Sandcastles (Mgr: J Mahony), G Newton, C Nittoli, M Quintrell, R Richards, F Wyllie, R Wyllie, B Ziegler, G Nittoli, Victory Lane Racing (Mgr: J Stanley), K Wise, K&M Racing (Mgr: K Longmuir), B McCoy & Ms K Leeton
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Seymour Cl1 on June 11 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ludlum carrying 60kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm74 on April 15 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Jett Smash with 55kg at $2.25. Hard to beat this time.
14
BEN ALLEN
Lime Green, Navy Heart, Lime Green, Navy And Pink Striped Cap
10 3x252 GOLDEN SPRITZ
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J Sandhu, HMB Capital Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S Cummings) & L M M Feron
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on June 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Jewel Bay carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. The start before that 5th of 8 at Bendigo Cl1 on May 13 over 1300m, 4 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 60kg at $5.50. Going well and should be right there.
5
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
11 x67x2 ZORRO'S FLIGHT
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D W Stutt
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Donald Bm66 on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Come Along Jeffrey with 58.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Geelong Bm66 on January 26 over 1340m, 6 len behind Asakura carrying 59kg at $9.50. Fitter and best form goes close.
2
J NOONAN
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap
12 14x04 REINA ISABELLA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
C A Mcdonald, W A Lagerberg, B A Todd, P S Crane, B J Ahearn, B C Phillips, R D Hubbard & S Beer
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Zunna carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Last start 4th of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm78 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Delicate Lady with 52kg at $6.50. Chance on latest.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Pink, White Snowflake, White And Pink Snowflakes Sleeves, Pink And White Snowflake Cap
13 x4256 FEARLESS WRITER
ADRIAN MCGREGOR
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A R McGregor, M J Brandon, Mrs T M Brandon, A Jacobson, Mrs S Jacobson, J V Lang, L Peazold, Ms P M Percy, Mrs L Rogers, M Rogers, R Saunders, Mrs M Saunders, Ee By Gum Racing (Mgr: S A Morris), D L Thomas, Mrs K L Thomas, Jolong No. 1 (Mgr: P V Le Breton), E Scholz & M B Burton Brown
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Pakenham 0 - 66 on May 29 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Blue Bandit carrying 57.5kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Banknote Hustler carrying 60kg at $3.90. Comes into this in ordinary form. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
7
B RAWILLER
Navy Blue, Red Heart And Cap
14 57669 BLONDEAU
NONI SHELTON
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Colin Butler, N Shelton, M Allman, S Howell & A Gillies
Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm62 on June 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Happy Link carrying 60.5kg at $13. Before that 6th of 12 at Bendigo Bm62 on May 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Heiwana Tamashi carrying 57kg at $41. Prefer others.
8
Deep Red, Blue BR Letters, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap, Deep Red Stripe
15 21x35 ROGUE WARRIOR
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith), Kia Ora Stud (Mgr: A Krishnan), D Smith & Mrs M Smith
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 11 at this track Bm62 on May 17 over 1208m, neck behind Flying Mikki with 60kg at $12. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Seymour Cl1 on June 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ludlum with 59kg at $4.80. Major player on best form.
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BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
16 23523 GARNACHO
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & T E Woodman
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Bm66 C,G&E on June 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Thinxzo with 57.5kg at $4.20. Before that 2nd of 7 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; nose behind Promised Land with 55.5kg at $7.50. Racing well and will be hard to beat.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
17 62314 RECYCLE KING
SCOTT CAMERON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Cheng
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Bm66 C,G&E on June 10 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Thinxzo carrying 57kg at $9. Before that settled well back; won by a head at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1243m defeating Menzies Creek carrying 59.5kg at $10. Has ability and is a top-three hope.
1
Pink, Black Braces And Cap
18 6x210 ANALYTICAL
REECE GOODWIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Graf Racing No 1 (Mgr: J S Urie)
Last start did the work up front then tired ran second last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm62 on June 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Love Sparkles carrying 59kg at $26. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1425m on a rain affected track defeating Always Free carrying 59.5kg at $5. Disappointing last time and is likely to struggle again.
8
Lime Green, Yellow Sash, Red Double Armbands And Cap
19 43934 MONTE CASSINO
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
P B Comley, M Bogoievski, Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), S J Azzopardi, J M Azzopardi & Miss E M Spiteri
Most recently 4th of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm56 on June 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Headstock carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 2050m, 7 len behind Bob The Horse with 60kg at $3.80. Must do more to threaten in this line-up.
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Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands