Mornington   28 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BetaVet Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Cracking tempo with Hell Be Coming and Hot Chilli Mama leading the way. SUPPOSE I DO (1) looks very well placed here. Has been racing in richer grade but comes back a notch here and drawn for a cosy run off speed. Will be hard to hold out. SELF SERVE (7) was also a debut winner before finishing fifth in tougher latest. Worth another chance. HOT CHILLI MAMA (9) has been scratched recently saved for this and fitter for two jump-outs should also give a sight off the low draw. FIVE STAR KING (2) has a tricky gate to overcome but last run in richer grade was good enough for this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Suppose I Do gets chance.
1 x6453 SUPPOSE I DO
JOHN R ALLEN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms S J Clipperton, JR Allen, Peter Ferne Racing (Mgr PA Ferne) & ET Whiting
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Zadar Sunset carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Sale Bm64 on March 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Master Of Chant with 59.5kg at $2.70. Has ability and is expected to prove hard to hold out.
3
J BOWDITCH
Lime Green, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
2 11962 FIVE STAR KING
JOHN SADLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, D W Clifford, J L McCartney, Mrs M K McCartney, ELLDRO (Mgr: J Bourk), K J Crossland & D B Golf (Mgr: D Graham)
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on April 11 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Stormfront with 56.5kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 31 over 1209m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 62kg at $15. This easier and looks a leading prospect despite the draw.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Green, Tartan Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Tartan Cap
3 6x468 MARLION'S DREAM
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T M Scales, Ms B J Patterson, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, J A Robertson, H R Smart, D A Wouters, J A F Rabl, N A Robertson, M J Mattsson, Mrs M J Mattsson, R M Scales, Mrs J M Scales, D L Q Anders, Mrs E K Anders & B R Cross
Useful gelding. Last start 8th of 10 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Fear No Evil carrying 58.5kg at $21. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Peel The Stickers carrying 59kg at $26. Has the ability and should be winding up late.
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J MOTT
Royal Blue, Gold V, White Sleeves And Cap
4 1 BABUSHKA MISS
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis)
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by a long-neck at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1008m defeating Scorched Lane with 56kg at $7.50. Led throughout score on debut and looks very tough to beat again.
5
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
5 0109x MARXIST
AARON LAING
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
A E Laing, M Kahler, J J Kennedy, F Nardo, J Doran, J King, J P Papas, Mrs J L King, A E Jacobs, J Millhouse, J L C Lelay & M Jenkin
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Hamilton Bm64 November 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Come Along Jeffrey with 57.5kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 September 18 over 1000m, 10 len behind Mantua carrying 56kg at $101. Might be better off following this outing.
6
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
6 x173x ROSE OF ENGLAND
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), J H Knox, Ms C J Littlefield, D M Burgess, D J Conway, S Hewett, G J Andrews, Mrs L Andrews, Mrs C L Rogers, G Stoitsis, W Palmer & B M Ziegler
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 December 12 over 1454m, 1.75 len behind Super Trooper with 59.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5.5 len win. Pakenham Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1200m in the wet defeating Adiuro carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Fitter for two trials and sole win was while fresh.
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BEN ALLEN
Grey, Black Stars, Striped Sleeves, Cerise Cap
7 15 SELF SERVE
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
D T O'Brien & Mrs J O'Brien
Raced twice to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw March 10 over 1000m defeating Fox Man with 54kg at $8. Last start 5th of 8 at Kyneton Bm64 on April 10 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Madame Maserati with 57kg at $11. This easier and deserves another chance.
2
JORDAN CHILDS
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 0x766 THE VICTRESS
MARK WALKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 59.0KG
Te Akau 2023 Magic Fillies' Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
Useful type. Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at Sale Bm64 on April 8 over 1008m, 4 len behind Kyle carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that second last of 7 at Sale F&M Bm64 on February 25 over 1010m, 9 len behind Proved with 57kg at $31. Should be at her top now and cannot be discounted.
7
DANIEL MOOR
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
9 8351x HOT CHILLI MAMA
JOHN SADLER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
B A Wilson, M C Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), R J Bayliss, D J McAleer, J A Orwin, C A Orwin, L Sadler, D Gay, G Williams, M J Williams, M Gargano, J Rosenberg, A J Smith & A J Lynch
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by long-neck Geelong F&M Bm64 November 27 over 1300m on heavy track defeating Capricorn Star with 54kg at $16. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Famoso with 57.5kg at $15. Fitter for two jump-outs and off the inside draw should give a sight.
1
SAGE DURIC
Red, Yellow W And Sleeves, Green Chevron Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 26953 MAGIC DRUM
KASEY WILSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L Wilson
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Alternate carrying 59.5kg at $19. The start before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Crystanado carrying 58kg at $5.50.
16
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Cerise, Navy Blue Fleur-de-Lys, White Seams Sleeves And Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
11 5820x BENCOUVER
MICHAEL MEHEGAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M J M Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Mehegan), D G Benyon, Mrs D M Benyon, D G Benyon, T K Benyon, Ms SP Zibell, Kezcocko Racing (Mgr: J G Cocking), R J Mackenzie, P C Vella, D B Cook, S C Hargrave, S G Kishere, D J Neilson & R Wadley
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 August 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Si Si Milano with 59kg at $14. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track 0 - 58 March 31 2024 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Derelict carrying 60kg at $7. Might be better off following this run.
9
ZAC SPAIN
Brown And Green Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
12 96432 REBILLYOUS
SHARYN TROLOVE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Wigg & Miss S L Trolove
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at Sale Bm58 on April 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Social Conscience carrying 58.5kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1208m, 1.4 len behind Highland Harley carrying 58.5kg at $16. Has ability and is one of the chances.
5
P GATT
White, Royal Blue Shamrock And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 26016 SHEEZA TORONADO
DYLAN DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M A McFarlane & Mrs M McFarlane
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 31 over 1009m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Under My Thumb carrying 58.5kg at $16. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Geelong 0 - 58 March 15 over 1100m defeating Zoomed with 56.5kg at $6. Rates highly and can play a major role.
4
K JENNINGS
Sky Blue, Navy Blue D R Motif, Seams And Cap With Sky Blue Star
14 7235x MRS GOSSIP
TONY NOONAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K Horobin & Mrs C Horobin
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 October 12 over 1540m, 4.5 len behind Cherbourg carrying 56kg at $5. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 August 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Le Derriere carrying 56kg at $101. Might be better off following this outing.
4
J NOONAN
Red And White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, White Cap
15 x8733 HELL BE COMING
CHRISTINE BOYD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R P Douglas
Last start 3rd in a small field at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy3 on April 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Tussock carrying 69.5kg at $3. Before that 3rd of 10 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy3 on April 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Midivani with 69.5kg at $13. Confidence low and others rate better.
5
R T TREMSAL
Royal Blue, Pink V Yoke And Sleeves
16 6x784 MORE TO SEE
COLIN DAVIES
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs D Davies, C Davies, Miss J Davies, P Davies & R Davies
Most recently 4th of 10 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy3 on April 12 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Midivani with 65.5kg at $12. The start before that second last of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 31 over 1209m, slow going 13 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 54kg at $151. This looks a stern test.
10
MS Y OTA
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap