Echuca   17 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Bourke Builders 0 - 58 Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.37)  

Expecting a solid pace with Beaukati, Hells Son and Pretty Panda leading the charge. BEAUKATI (7) wasn't beaten far in track-record time first-up and backed that up with a solid showing last time out. Should be primed for a peak run here, although does have a tricky gate to overcome. ATTABOOM (6) is another first-up and did beat the well-performed city sprinter Moon And Back in a recent Ballarat trial. Should be prominent from the low draw. BON SHADOW (2) rarely runs poorly in this grade and can win with the right run. SOO KISS ME (16) steps up in grade slightly on the first two runs back but gets every chance from the inside alley. SUGGESTED PLAY: Beaukati to win.
1 16786 BELMASAI
ERIN MAHER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
D J Craddock, Miss K J Cowan, M Storer, Mrs S G Heislers, L Grusling, R Grusling & J S Craddock
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on May 8 over 1103m, 6 len behind World's My Oyster with 61kg at $16. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Wodonga Bm58 on April 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Star Of Ida carrying 61kg at $10. Another bold run is expected.
7
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Black, Red Braces And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
2 92362 BON SHADOW
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
R C Mackenzie, Mrs D Mackenzie, S J Mackenzie & S Mackenzie
Last start 2nd of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Boltonova carrying 60kg at $4.60. The start before that faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Kyneton Bm64 on April 10 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Madame Maserati with 57.5kg at $5.50. Not far away of late. Big chance on his best form.
5
JAKE DUFFY
Pink, Orange And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
3 909x6 COUNT OF ANJOU
AFTAB SHAIKH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Shamim shaikh
Second-up. First-up after 14 months 6th of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1000m, 2 len behind Boltonova with 58kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on January 28 2024 over 1206m, 12 len behind Lulu Darling carrying 58.5kg at $101. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
6
THOMAS SPILLANE
Navy, White Diamond Sash, White Armbands And Cap
4 71493 HELLS SON
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S K Hines, T C Royal & T J Byrnes
Last start 3rd of 9 at Wodonga Bm58 on April 22 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Star Of Ida with 59.5kg at $6. The race before that did the work up front then tired second last of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Jimbrook carrying 60kg at $7.50. Not far away last time. Likely to feature again.
13
R J HURDLE
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
5 4386x KILMISTER
AFTAB SHAIKH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Shaikh
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Geelong 0 - 58 November 17 over 1335m, 3 len behind Long Lost Friend with 59.5kg at $9. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Miss Toronado with 59.5kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
10
MS C JOKIC
Navy, White Diamond Sash, White Armbands And Cap
6 3167x ATTABOOM
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, S Reynolds, Ms L Kakos, A J De Joux, P G Cosgriff, S Frost, D Bindley, G P Heffernan, Telfer Racing (Mgr: Mrs F A Telfer), Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher), M E Dasczyk & Mrs J Casey
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Camperdown 0 - 58 January 18 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sakowin carrying 59kg at $19. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw May 21 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Fayetta carrying 58kg at $17. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, Green Star, White And Green Hooped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
7 59x43 BEAUKATI
AUSTY COFFEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms B Coffey, W R Reynolds & Mrs N J Reynolds
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on April 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Shimshalar with 58kg at $14. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Boltonova with 58kg at $7.50. Should prove hard to beat.
11
WILL GORDON
Black, Orange Horseshoe, Armbands And Cap
8 2374x JUMPING POWER TWO
DENNIS JULIUS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Bell, P J Julius, I D Dunkley, D P White, D Q Julius, D Malouf, G Giuliano, L J Darcy, D Urquhart, M Goodluck, Vervale (Mgr: P J Bow) & Three Generations Racing (Mgr: S K Ashenden)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy March 1 over 1008m, 4 len behind Elly Dee with 70.5kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 November 30 over 1009m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Strangeless with 54kg at $16. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
SAGE DURIC
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
9 2766x NEVER SORRY
JAMIE GIBBONS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K M Gibbons, D Reid, Mrs J McGinty, Miss K Thompson, K F Lubeck, C Lubeck, B Cooney, Mrs T A Reid & B C Reid
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Kilmore F&M Bm58 January 24 over 1204m, 6 len behind Dimora Queen carrying 60kg at $11. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 August 29 over 1250m, 3 len behind Shalook with 57.5kg at $8.50. Must be included.
12
P GATT
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Braces, Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
10 3426x ANTISOCIAL
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Grand Syndicates L D (Mgr: P Morley)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 58 February 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind My Boy Nick carrying 57kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Scone Cl1 November 19 over 900m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Pearls Treasure with 57kg at $8.50. Goes well first-up.
16
ALICE KENNEDY
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 05x46 OUR MALYSHKA
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
W G Lee, N Gopaul, F Lunardi, J W Toomey, B D Hereward, J R Bartling, C R Watson, J Butcher, A Dunne, M White, Mrs K V White, B Broom, Mrs L J Beesley, R E Stensholt, Mrs C Petrie, N Petrie, A P De Bono, D W Campbell & W W R (Mgr: C Watson)
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Croatian Art carrying 57.5kg at $12. Second-up 6th of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Read My Lips carrying 57.5kg at $11. Won't find this easy.
16
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap
12 9x49x ADD MILK
ASHLEIGH SMITH
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C A Weeding, Mrs K A Smeaton, A J Smeaton, S Templeton, K Templeton & Mrs J Templeton
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Wangaratta Bm58 December 23 over 1170m, 6 len behind Posh I'm Not with 57.5kg at $20. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Cooma Bm50 December 7 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Big Steve carrying 59kg at $5. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
2
JESSICA BOOTH
Deep Red, Sky Blue Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
13 65950 BOUDICA WARRIOR
KEVIN EVANS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K J Evans, Mrs J C Evans, M H Bullows & Mrs D K Bullows
Last start 5th of 10 at Albury Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Rockbarton Shout carrying 55.5kg at $19. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Albury Cl2 on April 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind One Hard Lady carrying 55kg at $101. Looking to others.
12
Red, Navy Blue Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 28x90 PRETTY PANDA
OLIVIA OSBORNE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Albury Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Rockbarton Shout with 53.5kg at $11. Second-up eased back early on 10th of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1000m, 4 len behind Boltonova with 54kg at $51. Others are better placed.
9
BRITTANY BUTTON
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
15 80469 BALGOWAN
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Mrs KJ Davis
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Wagga Qots Bm66 on May 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Prophet's Daughter with 55kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cobblestone Way with 56.5kg at $31. Needs to improve sharply.
4
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
16 98x24 SOO KISS ME
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
C A Weeding, F Amalfi & Mrs M Amalfi
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at Carrathool Cl1 on April 12 over 1000m, 5 len behind Minesite with 57.5kg at $2. Second-up 4th of 10 at Albury Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 2 len behind Rockbarton Shout carrying 55.5kg at $11. Among the top chances.
1
C J PARISH
Green, White Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
17 0x060 HALLOWED GROUND
NEIL DYER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N J Dyer, P J Mahony, S Fagliarone, Dr T M Showler, A Rehberg, Darpuna 4 (Mgr: S Vaughan), T J Doran, D G Reynolds, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, L Pyne & J M Dyer
At the latest run second last of 11 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Minesite with 61.5kg at $14. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Edenhope 0 - 58 on March 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind Bentley Brook with 60kg at $17. Hard to have.
14
J KEATING
Gold And Blue Diagonal Stripes, Gold Cap And Pom Pom
18 760x7 ALPINOVA
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
5YO  BLACK  MARE 54.0KG
B Verwey-Mitchell & T Verwey-Mitchell
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Zemgrinda with 54.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track Bm58 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Kaniva with 57kg at $9.50. Has won second up before but others are going much better.
8
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams