Ararat   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Manhari BM58 Handicap 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.27)  

So You Shop, Sugar And Sweet and Elle Mcfearsome can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. A couple of seventh placings at the two runs this time in doesn't look fabulous for MISS BARILOCHE (7) but they were both in BM64 grade and she was beaten just a tick over two lengths in the latest, which was also over 1600m. Just needs to overcome that tricky wide draw. SEVILLANA (10) is another who has done recent racing in BM64 and while she probably doesn't have the improvement to come of Miss Bariloche, she is drawn a touch better. THEOPHILUS (6) should be ready to sire third-up, especially stepping up to 1600m, but also had a wide gate to contend with. NEW YORK SCANDAL (4) gets her chance from the plum draw and has the ability to take up a forward position, which can be an advantage at this track. CORTAIN (12) is dropping back in trip but all three wins have been over 1600m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Bariloche to win.
1 0517x GENTEEL
STEVE RICHARDS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Karreman Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Karreman)
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 February 28 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Rich Champagne with 58.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1421m, 7 len behind Cameron Falls carrying 59.5kg at $51. Will be better for the outing but more upside than most.
2
WILL GORDON
White, Royal Blue Band And Cap With White Pom Pom
2 848x0 LUCAS THE YOUNGER
NOEL KELSON
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
N M Kelson, Mrs J E Kelson, C B McKenna & I H Kelson
Second run back. First-up after 13 months 14th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm64 on May 1 over 1300m, slow going 13 len behind Alcoshare with 59.5kg at $201. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm58 on March 25 2024 over 1700m, 5 len behind Princess Tosen with 61.5kg at $11. Others make more appeal on first-up run.
4
ALYSHA WARREN
Gold, Royal Blue Hoops And Sleeves
3 25741 SUGAR AND SWEET
RACHEL SAMSONENKO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A L Coyne & D A Chamberlain
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 April 19 over 1600m defeating Timeonlees with 59.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1450m, 1.5 len behind Jimbrook carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Nice win last start, can go on with it.
9
MITCHELL AITKEN
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White And Cerise Seams Sleeves And Cap, Cerise Pom Pom
4 35873 NEW YORK SCANDAL
AARON LAING
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Miss E R A S Jenkin, Fun With This One (Mgr: M J Nicholas), Ms J L Ryan, M Jenkin, J Millhouse, J J Kennedy, S A Thomas, Mrs L M Lelay, C Bolton, A Carter, D J Bisset, C Bisset, J Strout, A Borg, A N Woff & Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly)
Last start 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1512m, 2.5 len behind Maui Man carrying 57kg at $5.50. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Fear No Evil carrying 57kg at $21. Working up to a win. Sure to run her usual honest race.
1
NEIL FARLEY
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
5 33415 SALSBURY HILL
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Miss J L Walters & Ms M Baster
Last start second last in a small field at Warracknabeal W'beal Cup on April 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Angry Skies carrying 54kg at $21. Before that won by 0.8 len at Terang Bm64 April 13 over 1400m defeating Cleitus carrying 55kg at $31. Worth another try.
13
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Stars, Black Sleeves
6 00x85 THEOPHILUS
VINCENT MALADY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
E C H Wong & Ms A S C Chu
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 12 at Donald Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zetalyn carrying 61.5kg at $14. Second-up 5th of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gin Baba carrying 58kg at $19. Will be tough to beat.
12
ZOE WALLER
Turquoise, Baby Pink Epaulettes, White Sleeves, Baby Pink Chevrons And Cap
7 26x77 MISS BARILOCHE
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Driscoll)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sandwina with 57kg at $14. Last start second last of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 24 over 1600m, 2 len behind Itsukushima carrying 56.5kg at $26. Back from a couple of BM64 runs and expected to play a major role.
10
JACK HILL
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
8 8710x SAVABOO
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Preusker, S Arena, J J Barty, G W Cain, P J Cleary, Dr P R Knight, W J Mcrae, R Nelson, K A J Peach, P T Blair, I D Riley, Mrs J Riley, M J Rinaldi, G A Simpson, Ms D Wilson, Mrs G M Wyatt, F P R Racing (Mgr: M C Reed), Happy Wanderers (Mgr: A J Clayton) & Marsos (Mgr: J K Marston)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm62 June 12 over 2075m, soft track; 11 len behind Imposing Suspect carrying 55.5kg at $8. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Geelong Bm58 April 12 2024 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lucky Compass with 57kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns.
3
T P MADDEN
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 18781 ELLE MCFEARSOME
AILEEN VANDERFEEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss A M Vanderfeen, C A Kirkpatrick, Mrs S L Kirkpatrick & Miss A Kirkpatrick
Most recently won by 0.5 len at Deniliquin Cl2 April 25 over 1400m defeating Altruist with 55.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 8th of 13 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Hydrogen Power carrying 57.5kg at $11. This tougher than last start but at least in winning form.
11
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Navy Blue, White Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
10 82245 SEVILLANA
SYMON WILDE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
R A Smith, B W Casanelia, D J Bahen, W Humphries, S J Landry, C S Richards, S Rigney, Ms T Rigney, J A Sheahan, M P Sheahan, B Sherwood, M M Long, J S Redfearn & Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde)
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1620m, 0.8 len behind West Cliff carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 1606m, 2.5 len behind Inherently carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Has ability and is a top-three hope.
8
LINDA MEECH
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
11 764x3 BELL'S BIGHOUSE
JOHN ROWE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Ms N Raven
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind World Action carrying 58kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on October 11 2023 over 1740m, 2.25 len behind Cadmus with 57kg at $16. Sure to make her presence felt.
7
TAYLA CHILDS
Orange, Green Diamond And Armbands
12 02030 CORTAIN
HELEN BURNS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Mrs H L Burns, J K Morrish, Mrs N L Morrish, J Burns, L Burns, D Burns, S M Buying, B Buying, G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, F H J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby & Mrs C M Crossfield
Most recently struggled in the run home; 10th of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Fast 'N' Forward carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Warracknabeal 0-58 Hcp on April 19 over 2000m, 8 len behind No Matter What with 58.5kg at $21. Better than last run and rates among the chances.
6
RYAN HOUSTON
Green And Gold Check, Purple Sleeves And Gold Cap
13 51x07 SUNRAY LASS
AMY MCDONALD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms A McDonald, Mrs H J Cook, Macbool (Mgr: Mrs J Day), A M Fisher, A Byrne, R Ettridge, Mrs T L Gibson, Miss M M Moyle, G J Joyce, N Kouteris, Mrs J E Van Steenis, D W Spicer, M T Lang, D Pridham, A H Peters & T Gladman
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on April 11 over 1300m, 8 len behind Prevailed carrying 55kg at $151. Last start 7th of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Outta Compton carrying 55kg at $101. Fully tested in this line up.
10
MELISSA JULIUS
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Pom Pom
14 06730 SO YOU SHOP
TONY WILLIAMS
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
T G Williams & Mrs S M Williams
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Donald Bm52 on May 3 over 1620m, 7 len behind Khant Bee carrying 53.5kg at $31. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Deniliquin Cup-Bm66 on April 25 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Copperfield carrying 52kg at $14. Will need to improve significantly.
5
SAM KENNEDY
Maroon, White Vee, White Sleeves, Maroon Armbands, White Cap
15 90x20 REDABOUT
G R WEBB
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
J A Cuthill, Miss M B Webb, Dr J A Virgona, R Leech & D K Webb
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 2nd in a small field at Alexandra Pic-Trpy3 on April 5 over 1540m, 1.75 len behind Some Eclipse with 65kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 2024 over 1881m, 2.5 len behind Vanbrugh Castle with 55kg at $101. SCRATCHED.
8
Yellow, Red Love Heart And Cap