Kyneton   10 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Never Ordinary Handicap 1856m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 1m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.71)  

No recognised leader on paper but Cleaver has the pace to take it up despite a wide gate. RETOURNE (2) found more like his best, missing a whisker at Geelong from the speed. He's raced well here and from the inside gate will take plenty of beating. GALPIN (9) won her Maiden comfortably here as expected and then tackled a 62 in Adelaide, beaten 2.4L. Maps for a soft run, and she's a decent chance to bounce. ENGELINE (8) went close here two back and has had two Flemington jumpouts since a plainer effort last time. She's in a sharp metro barn and is worth another chance. FLYING CELICA (10) is busting to win and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Retourne.
1 28x96 CARISBROOK
JOSEPH WALDRON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J Waldron
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 9 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Oceans Above with 59.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell from last on the turn second last of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Glenfinnan carrying 58kg at $61. Hard to beat on his best form.
4
TEODORE NUGENT
Navy Blue, Old Gold Checked Band
2 39673 RETOURNE
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
D T O'Brien & Mrs J O'Brien
At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1700m, neck behind Star Ruler carrying 60kg at $14. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Moe Bm64 on January 26 over 2400m, 6 len behind Tsitsipas with 58kg at $6.50. Working up to a win. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 31418 VIZIE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Miss M M Moyle
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 2206m, 10 len behind Dandruff carrying 58.5kg at $7. Before that won by 2.5 len at Edenhope 0 - 58 March 8 over 1850m defeating Dubai Legend with 58kg at $2.15. Others preferred.
10
LINDA MEECH
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
4 l52x8 CLEAVER
BRETT SCOTT
9YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
T L Carroll & Mrs J M Carroll
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at Balnarring Trpy on March 29 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Achaeus with 68.5kg at $18. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm58 April 11 over 1856m in soft going defeating Spangled Sipper carrying 58.5kg at $17. This looks too tough.
10
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
5 x1533 INEZ
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Alpara Lodge (Mgr: G A White)
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on March 13 over 1590m, long-neck behind Amphactor carrying 57kg at $2. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Kilmore Bm64 on February 21 over 1450m, 3 len behind Spirit Of Jo carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Worth a look.
12
C J PARISH
Red, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
6 19845 UNDAUNTING
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
K J Plunkett & Mrs D L Plunkett
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Kilmore Bm58 on March 14 over 1612m, 2.5 len behind Coco Jen carrying 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 11 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 2 over 1600m, neck behind Iluvcoffee carrying 59.5kg at $31. Tricky draw to overcome but she's in the mix.
11
LACHLAN KING
Sky Blue, Yellow Horseshoes, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
7 891 WIN ELEGANCE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Dr G W W Tsoi
Most recently settled well back; won by 2.25 len at this track Mdn-Sw March 20 over 1875m on a rain affected track defeating Danzagrunt carrying 57.5kg at $9. The start before that 9th of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Squander with 57.5kg at $21. Harder here but can't be ruled out.
6
CELINE GAUDRAY
Purple, Pink Stripe And Sleeves, Striped Cap
8 0x523 ENGELINE
NICK RYAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D P Jessen, P J Crabb, J R Vawdrey, Y K Ip, Mrs S E Wescott, B A Wescott, G A Keyser, P J Cornwell, Dr R L Gaudreau, Flying (Mgr: D P Blunt), H L (Mgr: D P Blunt), A Bouzinelos, Mrs A Bouzinelos, H M Giles & M Hampton
Going well. Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Echuca Bm58 on March 9 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Vino Grande carrying 59kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track F&M Bm58 on February 18 over 1474m, 0.5 len behind Snappy Pierro with 61kg at $2.25. Going well. Going well and is one of the hopes.
8
R MCLEOD
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
9 32415 GALPIN
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 59.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms (Mgr: P Driscoll)
Useful type. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on March 15 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Pacific Jewel carrying 57kg at $3.70. Before that won by 1.5 len at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1454m defeating Itwasonlyakiss carrying 57.5kg at $3. Well-placed to take this out.
3
WILL GORDON
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands and Cap
10 58422 FLYING CELICA
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), Palya Bloodstock Pty Ltd, M J Fernon, D J Blair, H R O'Neill, C Burdon, S Hitchens, P J Hunt, A J Rehayem, C J G Smith, J C Mackenzie, S M McAlister, C Cachia, Mrs M Cachia, Dee Jay Racing (Mgr: D Di Giacomo) & N G R RACING (Mgr: N Gilmore)
Useful type. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Warrnambool Bm58 on March 28 over 1700m, slow going 1.0 len behind Mark Of The Man with 58.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd in a small field at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 10 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Dark Harmony with 55.5kg at $5. Not far away last start. Worth plenty of thought.
7
MITCHELL AITKEN
White, Pink And Lime Stripes, Pink Collar, Lime Sleeves, Pink Cap
11 8142x MAUNARENTE
ANDREW BOBBIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mr P A Hatcher, Mr R C Collins, C M B Racing, G J Rae, M Willox, R J Notting, Mrs L Lawry, S Lawry, Z J Notting, One For The Road, K J Robinson, A Palmer, L R Maxwell, OneJobHatch, G W Mead, T T Hatcher & Grampians Racing
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw August 25 over 3400m, soft track; 4 len behind Pearlman carrying 66kg at $11. Previously first up; third of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 May 4 over 1800m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Feargal carrying 57.5kg at $8. Later.
2
C J MACREDMOND
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap
12 1x986 KAUAI
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M E Ruff)
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on March 13 over 1590m, 2.5 len behind Amphactor carrying 54kg at $61. Before that 8th of 10 at this track Bm58 on February 27 over 1454m, 6 len behind Sunset Beauty carrying 57.5kg at $101. Others rate better.
5
MS A HERRMANN
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
13 7690x WAMBEEN
TREVOR J ANDREWS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
U C Innovations (Mgr: T J Andrews) & Ruintodreaming (Mgr: S C Parsons)
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Moe Bm58 May 14 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Aerospace with 56.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 11 2023 over 1423m, 5 len behind Labhuku carrying 59.5kg at $26. Will need it.
9
NATHAN PUNCH
Emerald Green, Black Four Leaf Clover And Seams Sleeves, Emerald Green And Black Clovers Cap