Echuca 18 Apr 2025
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bet365 Country Discovery 1000m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 30) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Lots of speed predominantly from Midwest, Shirshov and Romantic Choice. Open race for the day's feature. MIDWEST (7) was well ridden to score at Flemington two back but posted a good number in doing so, trying hard again last time in the Bob Hoysted. He'll fly along in front and that could really suit this circuit. JOYFUL FORTUNE (2) won the Hoysted at a big price, too big in hindsight given his Flemington record. Back in form, he'll cross up and prove hard to beat again. REY MAGNERIO (1) has been tackling some of the top liners this time in. 1000m may be a bit sharp but if he can stay in touch early he'll be charging over the top. Big watch on GOLDEN MONKEY (3) who comes over from Singapore. He's been mixing it with the best horses there. This may be a bit sharp, watch the betting. OAK HILL (9) is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Midwest.
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| 1 | x1307 |
REY MAGNERIO
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG R D Griffiths, D P Goss, G Russo, S G Apperley, Mrs P N Curran, G D Malloch, S Vasiljevic, Ms N Whyte, Miss S Vasiljevic, Miss P Vasiljevic, S McRobert, Irish Rovers, S F Racing, CVT Racing Club, Eugene Berry Racing, The Perfect Martini & M B S Racing No. 2 Most recently 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 William Reid on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Schwarz with 58.5kg at $14. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Joliestar carrying 56kg at $9. Best form reads very well. |
11 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 2 | 1x301 |
JOYFUL FORTUNE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG TCR (Mgr: P Coffey) Last start won by a long-neck at Flemington LR Ata/Bob Hoysted March 29 over 1000m defeating Major Share carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning on February 15 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Skybird with 58.5kg at $41. Rates highly. |
12 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 3 | 1235x |
GOLDEN MONKEY
TIM FITZSIMMONS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG V Elvin, J Casey, R C Stone, M S Gardiner, F Cusmano, P W Hall, P A McMahen, R J Kent, S I McDonald, A B Hill, T Greven, D W Swan, D A Dyson & D Armitage Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Kranji Turf in the SGG1 Qn Eliz Ii Cup September 7 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Lim's Kosciuszko carrying 58kg at $4.60. Previously first up; second of 11 at Kranji Turf January 20 2024 over 1200m, a neck behind Silent Is Gold with 59kg at $4. This is an ideal race to kick off. Very wary. |
5 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 4 | 7075x |
JOHNNY ROCKER
NICK RYAN 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG J D Stumer, B M Wood, J J White, M J Stumer, M J Lee, P B Schimke, P G Trethowan, Mrs E Stumer, M K Virgo & Mrs K L White Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Rising Fast November 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Maharba with 56kg at $11. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Moir Stks September 7 over 1000m, 2 len behind Mornington Glory with 58.5kg at $14. Will take great benefit from this run. |
9 BILLY EGAN |
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| 5 | 107x0 |
ACROMANTULA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG A J Olive Second run back. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Joyful Fortune with 56kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Moonee Valley in the LR Norman Carlyon on August 24 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mornington Glory carrying 58kg at $26. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up. |
10 L CURRIE |
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| 6 | 4388x |
WHO DARES
CRAIG WEEDING 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG F S Watkins Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Cranbourne Meteorite November 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nadal with 58kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Caulfield Vgold Sprint April 27 over 1200m defeating Semillion with 57kg at $6.50. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 7 | 92613 |
MIDWEST
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, M C Grieve, L Hopkins, Mrs L J Johnson, Sandhurst Bloodstock Trust, F H Oldfield, T Roberts-Thomson, G A Hubbard, Ms L E Davies, B Baines, T J Hawkins, E R D Farquharson, T E Dwyer, T W Dwyer, T D L Seccull, J A Kennedy, B P Leahy, G Roebuck, Getintheq & Ms D V Pope Useful gelding. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Joyful Fortune with 54kg at $7.50. Before that won by 1.75 len at Flemington Vg Comet March 1 over 1000m defeating Bossy Nic carrying 57.5kg at $4. Takes catching. |
4 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 8 | 1517x |
ROMANTIC CHOICE
TOM DABERNIG 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge January 25 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Prairie Flower carrying 56.5kg at $6. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 November 1 over 955m, 1.1 len behind Charmed Run carrying 56kg at $4.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has claims if presented on song. |
3 LINDA MEECH |
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| 9 | x1218 |
OAK HILL
GLEN THOMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd, R&C Legh Racing P/L, B&C Thoroughbreds P/L, G Devonport, C & Mrs J Madden, W Parkinson, Peake Racing, T Salviato, Ms S Bishop, M & Mrs D Molloy, Mrs M Paton, J Nolan, Kariba Racing Pty Ltd, S Kay, Ms M Keating, Wright Racing, B McMenamin & P & Mrs R Roberts Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Joyful Fortune carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Moonee Valley Bm84 March 7 over 955m defeating Shirshov carrying 56.5kg at $3. Each way. |
6 DECLAN BATES |
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| 10 | 53311 |
BIG ME
NICK RYAN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs A H Fownes, S D Marshall, J A Richardson, T P Mcauliffe, J Johannisen, C J Kirkpatrick, M C Sharkie, B S Zerafa, N Coffield, D F Moss, J P Kelton, G M McKay, N Egan, S Russo, T Liberatore, T Yeatman, J S L Tan, N Schultze, J Deveney & S Cuthbert Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Bm70 April 4 over 1000m defeating Dreamzel carrying 62.5kg at $2.80. The start before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm70 March 9 over 1000m defeating Bon Shadow with 60.5kg at $2.30. Can't discount entirely. |
7 D YENDALL |
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| 11 | 7x123 |
SHIRSHOV
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), M D Chin, P L Kelly, Ms S Moore, D Murphy, D R Atkin, C W Fuller, J D Grant, P H Hassall, J Shepherdson & R Vels Going well. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on March 29 over 1100m, long-neck behind Codigo carrying 60kg at $13. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 7 over 955m, neck behind Oak Hill with 56.5kg at $2.90. Can give some cheek. |
8 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 12 | 87x21 |
BIFROST
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 6YO GR/B GELDING 54.0KG D S Browne, Mrs S Coles, D B Ralph, Mrs W L Hilhorst, Ms C E Linton, Mrs T J Murray, P A Murray, Mrs B Edgecombe, Mrs E L Browne, Ms J Zander, Mrs P S Fullerton, V A McVean, Mrs K P Williams, K J Corby, K Coles, Mrs R E Mcleod, Ms A J Vosper, Ms S M Causebrook, Mrs M I Ranger & Mrs J Heim Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 27 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Toronado Boom carrying 60.5kg at $7. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 19 over 1000m defeating Rocket Tiger carrying 60kg at $7. Looks tested this time. |
1 TEODORE NUGENT |
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