Stawell 20 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Stuart & Judy McGregor Stawell Gold Cup 2000m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.37) |
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Without on-pacers engaged it may turn into a sprint home. FORTUNE (9) gets in well at the weights in the Cup. He doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran well at Caulfield over this trip last time out and drops 5.5kg from that effort. Tricky draw but he can roll forward and settle in the first four. SUNSETS (5) made good improvement second up in the G3 Easter Cup when beaten just 2.25 lengths as a $41 chance. That's good form for this. LE ZEBRA (15) can mix his form, winning the Bairnsdale Cup nicely two back, poor in the Easter Cup. 2000m remains a query. PRECIOUS CHARM (8) boasts six wins from 15 starts without any minor placings. Added to that record with a dominant six-length win in the Edenhope Cup last time and has to be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fortune on top.
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IMMEDIACY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, M B Lee, B D Nettlefold, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), D Edmonds, G J Skien, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, C B Secatore, C Schembri & Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin) Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 29 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Enxuto with 54kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Positivity with 54kg at $3. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up. |
2 J ALLEN |
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BASILINNA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Sparta Racing G Devonport, T J T Stewart, O Favaloro, M J Stewart, St James Parents , M R Pollard, D Silver, P R Rechter, Mrs S M Ridgway, Ms D V Pope, Ms J Stewart, M W Wallace, D F Wallace, L A Thompson, Mrs R L Thompson, Mrs R Wallace & Studleaf Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Moonee Valley Bm100 March 22 over 2040m on a soft track defeating Savoir Faire carrying 53kg at $11. Second-up second last of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Torranzino with 54kg at $26. Willing to forgive the last run; can atone. |
13 D YENDALL |
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SCHABAU
ANDREW BOBBIN 10YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd, M J Blake, T S Duffridge & Mrs C D Duffridge Second-up. First-up after eight months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Stple on April 6 over 3250m, slow going 5 len behind Leaderboard with 66kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw on July 21 over 3200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind The Cunning Fox with 69.5kg at $9. Fitter again but doesn’t rate highly. |
5 WILL GORDON |
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HASTA LA WAR
SUE MURPHY 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 10 over 3200m, 12 len behind Silent Surrente with 53.5kg at $71. Before that 10th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 22 over 2600m, 6 len behind Gotta Go Guru with 57.5kg at $101. Must lift. |
9 DECLAN BATES |
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SUNSETS
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, J A K Racing, V Kheir, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, S A Lewin, M J Saadie, B Turner, Mrs L Lee, P R Rechter, Carty Racing, A K Racing, Group 1 Bloodstock, Sly Connection & Healey Bloodstock Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 22 over 1500m, slow going 10 len behind Stay Focused carrying 60.5kg at $19. Last start 6th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Torranzino with 54kg at $41. Can improve. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the key runners. |
6 J ALLEN |
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DUBLIN JOURNAL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Plaistowe Racing (B Brunton), K Cooke, T Cooke, W Guy, E Kemp, G Martin, S O'Flaherty, D Ryan, R Sims, R Biehl, K Norton, B Dowling, Bay Racing (B Young), I Holloway, D Renehan, T McKiernan, P Fama, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio) & N Agent Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rhinoceros carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on August 10 over 2040m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Lincoln Rocks with 60.5kg at $21. Fitter and can do a lot better. |
1 JORDAN CHILDS |
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KHOEKHOE
MATT CUMANI 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M S S Cumani, D McMillan, K McMillian, Mrs K Sutherland, K S Sutherland, S G Padman, Mrs A A Padman, R L Cox, Mrs B Gardiner, P D Niall, C N Schumacher, D Brigham, Mrs D Ong, Miss C C Cato, Mrs D M Mason, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, R A Florence, Impulse Investments & N H T Racing Useful gelding. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 22 over 2500m, slow going 99 len behind Bur Dubai carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Wangaratta Hcp on March 1 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Harmonious Senora with 54kg at $4. Rates highly on best efforts and is worth including. |
11 EOIN WALSH |
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PRECIOUS CHARM
SYMON WILDE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S W Wilde, PROF D Llewelyn, Mrs G Donovan, A H Donovan, D C Symons & P G Daffy Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 6 len at Edenhope Edenhope Cup March 8 over 2000m defeating Desperado carrying 54.5kg at $2.35. The start before that 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm74 on February 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Charming Deel with 61kg at $5. Will take catching again. |
7 LINDA MEECH |
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FORTUNE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG O T I Racing, ANR Fortune, Cowarrie Partnership, C Hayden, P L Ward, Farah Racing, BLG Racing, Lifetime Mates, P J Prendergast, C Liu, Hon. G J Williamson, T W Savage, J P Spence, Webbmck Racing, P A Tasker, J M Gurrieri, R Bow, T D Holland, Go Dapotchop Racing & Beartown 44 Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind My Brothers Keeper with 59.5kg at $8. Before that 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 8 len behind Basilinna with 53kg at $6.50. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start. |
11 WILL PRICE |
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HASTA LA FIORENTE
SUE MURPHY 9YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton, Ms S T Murphy & T F Huppatz Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Mt Gambier Mt G Cup on March 21 over 2050m, 4 len behind Crafty Boss carrying 55kg at $61. The run before that 6th of 10 at Edenhope Edenhope Cup on March 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind Precious Charm carrying 56.5kg at $41. |
8 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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WISAKA
AARON PURCELL 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D T Tehan, T J Wright, P F Beecham, M A Beecham, T J T Stewart, M J Stewart, K A J Peach, M J C Moore, Mrs P M Moore, Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) & The Transformers (Mgr: G L Taylor) Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 10 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1620m, 6 len behind West Cliff carrying 64.5kg at $51. Previously second-up from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Dunkeld Dunkeld Cup on November 18 2023 over 1800m, 2 len behind Station One carrying 58kg at $41. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
2 ALANA KELLY |
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DARTBOARD
BRADY CROSS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs A P Morgan, R G Bell, Mrs M J Bell, B J Fraser, A Fraser, Ms L C Richmond, P J Cassidy, D A Flanagan, L S White, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, T J Knights, Mrs K Knights, I Hart, S Hart, Mrs A M Bennetts, S E Bennetts & D Stevens Last start won by 0.5 len at Swan Hill Bm58 April 4 over 1600m defeating Hydrogen Power with 61kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 1606m, 1.3 len behind Inherently with 58kg at $6.50. This is going to test him. |
3 JACK HILL |
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LAST RAIDER
DOUG WHITWORTH 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D W Whitworth, S C Tigchelaar & C Evans Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 October 30 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Hollandia with 60kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.5 len Coleraine 0 - 58 September 27 over 2250m defeating Americain Miss with 60kg at $2.10. Prefer to see how he returns. |
5 MS C PULS |
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UNAMERICAN
MARK GREIG 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-62 on March 21 over 1550m, 5 len behind Frankel Star carrying 60kg at $19. Second-up second last of 8 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 59kg at $41. Hard to have. |
10 SARAH FIELD |
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LE ZEBRA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 4YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), Mrs P Dean, D C Dean, C W Kwok, J E Schick, Ms J Stewart, M R Pollard, Ms M E Ellis, S J Caught, M Brindle, T J T Stewart & G Devonport Useful type. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 6 len behind Torranzino with 54kg at $18. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup March 23 over 1600m in soft going defeating Rhinoceros with 54kg at $1.80. Prepared to overlook that last run; expecting sharp improvement. |
4 TEODORE NUGENT |
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