Warrnambool 28 Jun 2026
GOING: H(9)
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Michelin Service Centre Warrnambool BM56 Highweight Hcp 2350m Track: HEAVY 10 Clear (Max: 14) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.27) |
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Plenty of runners but a dawdling affair is on the cards. DUKE OF CLARENCE (3) was too good for a maiden field last start over 2000m at this track, scoring by 1.75 lengths in what was a richly-deserved win. Up in grade, but it'd surprise if he didn't measure up given he's at the top of his game. SMILING ASSASSIN (1) knuckled down strongly to get within 3/4 of a length of the winner last start over 2000m at this track. That was only the second run back from a spell so there'd still be improvement to come. SHOGUN EXPRESS (2) found the line nicely last start to get up for third over 2200m at Donald. Among the leading chances. STEP IN TIME (6) ran below expectations last time at Werribee, finishing sixth and beaten 5.5 lengths, but should be ready to fire now third-up. EYES TO ME (9) is also third-up and is up in grade a touch here but will be fitter and draws the inside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Duke Of Clarence to win.
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SMILING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH 9YO BROWN GELDING 72.0KG Mrs W E Daken & B J Daken Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 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. Second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Bm56 Hwgt on June 14 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Matthew Mark with 72kg at $8. Fitter again and looks ready to break through. |
6 DAVID FISHER |
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SHOGUN EXPRESS
PATRICK PAYNE 5YO BAY GELDING 71.0KG D A Harten, Ms J E Sadler, Dr E J Cassar, Mrs S Watts, G D Pritchard, G P Whiting, Gals Kan (Mgr: Mrs K J Callanan),P J Keys,D R Frost,S L Donaghey, Mrs M J Cassar, B G Brindle, Mrs N J Estall, H Ngo, M Simpson, M D Smith, Ms J Quinn & Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P B Payne) Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 10 at Donald Bm62 on June 9 over 2200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Tsitsipas with 58.5kg at $9. Before that 4th of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Everythingisautumn carrying 62kg at $6.50. Should run well. |
15 WILL GORDON |
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DUKE OF CLARENCE
KIM & GAYLE MAYBERRY 5YO BAY GELDING 71.0KG Black Label (Mgr: Mrs G L Mayberry), G Abrell, Mrs T A Sexton, Miss E L Sexton, Mrs D Christy, Ms J G Bates, Mrs D Cantwell, S J Dorning, Mrs R L Lea & Mrs S E Cleary Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Mdn Hwgt June 14 over 2000m in heavy going defeating He's On Song with 69.5kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1715m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Rainsun carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Worth following up. |
5 M KELLY |
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GUARDED OPTIMIST
SIMON RYAN 5YO BAY GELDING 70.0KG H R Anderson, R A Anderson & R Holland Last start 8th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 on June 21 over 2200m, 6 len behind Jaz Tycoon with 61.5kg at $15. The run before that ran second last of 13 at Werribee Bm56 on May 30 over 2238m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Miss Niagara carrying 62.5kg at $19. Has ability but needs to lift. |
11 BRADLEY RANTALL |
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GOONDIWINDI
JESSICA PATEMAN 8YO GREY GELDING 70.0KG Mrs S A Barton, A J Thompson, G Joseph, Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon), B J Molloy, D J Molloy, P A White, Keidaily Stud (Mgr: G L Orr), C A Matthews, D A Nesbitt, M C Nunn, M Manning, L G Browell, I Em Racing (Mgr: B Finn) & Donalds Racing (Mgr: T Hughes) Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 8th of 13 at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Up And Under carrying 57kg at $91. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw August 25 2024 over 3400m. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
7 STEVEN PATEMAN |
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STEP IN TIME
AMY MCDONALD 6YO BAY GELDING 69.0KG Ms A McDonald, Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), B Douglas, N J Rule, Ms P M Gerard, D C Moore, P Couzens, R Holland, P F Duffus, Mrs H K Duffus, G H Bradley, Mrs K A Grant, B Guy, T Gladman, S Young, P James, M W James & K Moore Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Kilmore 0-56 on May 4 over 2000m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Avonview with 60kg at $14. Second-up 6th of 13 at Werribee Bm56 on May 30 over 2238m, slow going 5.5 len behind Miss Niagara with 60kg at $9.50. Rates highly and expected to run well. |
4 DEAN PARKER |
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TURN IT UP TOMMY
PETER YOUNG 7YO BAY GELDING 69.0KG P J S Young Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-60 on May 22 over 1550m, slow going 26 len behind Scenic Host with 59kg at $101. Second-up 10th of 12 at Casterton Bm56 on June 7 over 2000m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Squander carrying 60kg at $201. Won't figure in the finish. |
10 DANIEL SMALL |
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SMOKIN' ROHIE
NELL CARTER 5YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG Domrohie Pastures (Mgr: R P McDonald) Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track Bm56 Hwgt on June 14 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Matthew Mark carrying 68.5kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Pianta carrying 59kg at $14. Among the chances on his best form. |
13 MR LUCA REMONDET |
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EYES TO ME
AARON PURCELL 5YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG R S S, Purcells Enjoy Racing, S Shimosaka, T Sakai, S Shirai, N Hiyoshi, Ms A Tsushima, S Tamura, R Arai, Y Ozaki, S Suzuki, H Omachi, S Tojo, Y Ikezuki, S Hori, Y Kitamura, Y Ishihara, S Morisawa, R Kawasaki & J Shimizu Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-60 on May 22 over 1550m, slow going 3.5 len behind Scenic Host with 56.5kg at $21. Last start 3rd of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 2050m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Pianta with 59kg at $4. One of the main contenders. |
1 BRAIDON SMALL |
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BRYNNER
JOHN MJ O'CONNOR 7YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG M J O'Connor & N J O'Connor Second-up. First-up after 16 months 7th of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on June 10 over 1800m, in the wet; 7 len behind Scenic Host carrying 57kg at $101. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Canberra Bm65 on December 6 2024 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Just Boogie carrying 62kg at $11. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
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OMEO
NATHAN NEWTON 7YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Illowra Stud, Illowra Stud No. 1 (Mgr: K E C Berry), W'Bool Tom (Mgr: G J Kenna) & B D P Racing (Mgr: A Berry) Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Kilmore 0-56 on May 4 over 2000m, in the wet; 34 len behind Avonview carrying 58.5kg at $101. The start before that ran last in a small field at Kyneton Bm56 on April 23 over 1894m, 16 len behind Ryanman with 59.5kg at $41. Looks safely held. |
14 MR N NEWTON |
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RAPIDO RIVER
MITCHELL LEEK 5YO BAY MARE 66.0KG Ms A Chakuar, G A Booker, Mrs C J Booker, M D Corr, Mrs J E Costanzo, F Costanzo, S Sarpa, D Albano, T Tardio, J Tardio & I H Crawford At the latest run 7th of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm52 on June 12 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Winter Grace with 59kg at $21. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 2400m, 5 len behind Gambu carrying 55.5kg at $14. Needs to lift but draw presents the chance to do so. |
3 TOM RYAN |
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DONAM
JOHN MJ O'CONNOR 5YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG M J O'Connor, N J O'Connor's & Miss L T Phillips Last start 4th of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 2050m, in the wet; 4 len behind Pianta carrying 59kg at $41. Before that 7th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-60 on May 22 over 1550m, slow going 9 len behind Scenic Host with 55.5kg at $101. Needs to do more. |
8 MICHEAL CASEY |
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JACKSON RUN
JUDY STREETS 6YO GR/B GELDING 66.0KG R G Blackwell, C D Taylor, Ms E J Wain, Mrs K Nash, Miss K J Nash & Mrs J I Streets At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; nose behind Eaglelou with 53.5kg at $9. The run before that 7th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on June 8 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kailee's Boy with 53.5kg at $8. Must be respected given the improved run last start. |
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FLYING WITNESS
BRETT SCOTT 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 65.0KG Four Five Six Racing (Mgr: B J Stanton), D Bowman, D Crossman, J Bannon, D Brenton, Insight Delight Racing (Mgr: P G Farrell), A P Hodgson, S R Hollow, K P Howard, Lock The Gate Racing (Mgr: D M Neil), G P Sharp, J P Browne, Ms D Fitzgerald, D R Martin, M A Paterson, A Liversidge, A N Corrigan & Mis At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track Bm115 Hdle on June 14 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 45 len behind Andy Win with 62kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, in the wet; 37 len behind Andy Win with 64.5kg at $151. Happy enough to avoid. |
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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 Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, slow going 4 len behind Up And Under carrying 55.5kg at $12. The start before that 7th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm52 on May 3 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Leica Trooper with 58kg at $26. Can't recommend. |
2 TOM RYAN |
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