Werribee   31 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Bridge Hotel "After The Last" 0-58 Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.27)  

Strong tempo to be established by Hot Pursuit, Mister Tom and Babalola. BABALOLA (5) has just missed her last two, with the latest at Bendigo in stronger. Maps for the run of the race, and she can go one better in this line-up. HOT PURSUIT (11) has been racing in better grade at Cranbourne and likes to run along. The wide gate needs managing, but he rates to give a big sight. SERIN (9) is on the improve and third-up can find his best. That form would give him a chance. DISMOUNT (6) resumed with a solid effort when expected to need it. He's proven second-up and is likely to race forward today. Fitter and he's in the mix. PALENTINE'S DAY (2) led beaten 2L at Kilmore, and is back on track. Maps well and also deserves consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Babalola.
1 x3655 ALMIGHTY WILL
VINCENT MALADY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B C Plant, Ms J L Winther, Mrs R A Plant, N D Plant, R W Cole, R Cole, T J Robson, C D Plant, Miss S C Plant & J Clarke
At the latest run got back early 5th of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 64 on May 20 over 1450m, 4 len behind Deadly Press carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 9 at Kyneton Bm64 on May 8 over 1454m, 6 len behind Sound It Out with 58kg at $12. Would be better placed in something easier.
10
C J MACREDMOND
Black, Yellow Lightning Bolts Vee, Lightning Bolts Cap
2 6x482 PALENTINE'S DAY
PATRICK KEANE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
P J Harvey, W D Leslie, P P Peck, M J Peck, Miss J J Keane, P Orlandi, J R Martin, J Lucantonio, H Molkentin & A Roussou
Useful gelding. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 64 on May 20 over 1450m, 2 len behind Deadly Press carrying 57kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 10 at Sale Bm70 on May 4 over 1205m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Red Galaxy carrying 55kg at $151. Not far away of late. Looms as a threat.
1
JAKE DUFFY
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
3 73619 SQUAGAGA
RODNEY FOSTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne
Most recently 9th of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 1525m, 7 len behind Dreams Come True with 60kg at $81. The run before that won by a nose at Benalla Mdn-Sw April 14 over 1406m defeating Saxon Beach carrying 59.5kg at $7. Rates well on best form but looking elsewhere.
5
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue And White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap And Pom Pom
4 853x1 QUIZLET
LUCINDA BOYD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Boyd, Talinga Girls (Mgr: Mrs C M Hay), M Boyd, N L Boyd, G Cowell, Mrs C Cowell, Miss G Haughton & G S Collins
Second run back. First-up after five months won by 0.8 len at Horsham Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1200m defeating Flux with 59.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Typhoon Tony carrying 58kg at $10. Can keep improving.
13
LUCINDA BOYD
White, Navy Blue Star And Sleeves, Cerise Seams, Navy Blue Pom Pom
5 26222 BABALOLA
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F Macheda, C Brown, D Bennett, B J Mcleod, S Ratcliff, Mrs D Macheda, Miss S Macheda, N Macheda, S Macheda, H Brown, L Brown, J Stephens, J McCluskey, K Hore & D Blacker
Going well. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 6 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Shockletz with 54.5kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Alternate with 59kg at $3.50. Winning chance.
2
C J PARISH
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 756x4 DISMOUNT
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R C Archard, S T Maddox & C Sutton
Second-up. First-up after seven months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Echuca 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zousinger with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flying Valley carrying 60.5kg at $12. Fitter and expected to be in the finish.
9
EOIN WALSH
Lime, White Hoops, Lime Cap, White Pom Pom
7 8x00x TRIGGERIFIC
STEFAN JOKIC
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S Jokic
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Townsville Bm58 October 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cinque Terre carrying 60kg at $51. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Townsville Bm55 October 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Winning Saga carrying 61.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns.
16
MS C JOKIC
Black, Lime Green Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
8 3190x MISTER TOM
CLAIRE PATTERSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G D Harris, S R Harris & Ms C Patterson
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Avoca Bm58 October 19 over 1860m, soft track; 7 len behind Mulga Lil with 56.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw May 16 2024 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nusumi carrying 59.5kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
6
MITCHELL AITKEN
White, Royal Blue Cross Of Lorraine
9 59x26 SERIN
JOANNE MUGAVIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Mugavin
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Aureate with 58.5kg at $16. Second-up 6th of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Neon's Last carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Decent chance.
11
JACK HILL
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap
10 5x910 EYES WIDE SHUT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel) & Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 1525m, 11 len behind Dreams Come True with 58kg at $11. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kerang Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1400m defeating Il Americana with 57kg at $7. Useful type and worth another chance.
7
K JENNINGS
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
11 23426 HOT PURSUIT
THOMAS NIKOLIC
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms T J Scott & Mrs S Cummings
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 on May 16 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Trial By Press with 55kg at $4.80. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on May 2 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mishare carrying 53kg at $3.40. Rates highly and is sure play a major role.
12
R MCLEOD
Cerise, Chartreuse Quarters, Pale Pink Sleeves, Olive Green Cap
12 32378 HONOUR DE HERO
DANIEL BOWMAN
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Hello Possum, J Claus, Dirty Angels & Chicken Wings
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind World Action with 55.5kg at $9.50. Before that 7th of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Wizard King with 58kg at $7.50. Among the chances on best form.
8
MELISSA JULIUS
Lime, Red Epaulettes And Hooped Cap
13 80447 PURE RAIN
SERGIO BEANI
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S A Beani & Mrs G Beani
At the latest run second last of 8 at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 on May 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Impish Lady with 55.5kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on May 9 over 1125m, 3 len behind Toompine with 54kg at $31. Prefer others.
3
ALANA KELLY
Aqua, Orange Quarters
14 x0675 TIPSY TORONADO
JASON WARREN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
J Warren, Ms K E A Warren, R J Townsend, T Kneebone, The Better Side of Life (Mgr: A Townsend), R Weiss, B Hayne, Prosen Racing (Mgr: D K Prouse), N Bell, Mrs S J Bell, S K McNamara, G Farrugia, P J Veacock, Mrs E A Golley & DBM Equine (Mgr: M D O'callaghan)
Most recently got back early 5th of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 on May 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Here The Crowd with 53.5kg at $20. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1206m, slow going 6 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 57kg at $5. Risking.
16
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
15 48175 CITALEON
SIMONE MANNE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K Taylor & D Taylor
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Arroance carrying 68kg at $6. Before that 7th of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on April 12 over 1008m, 3 len behind Juice Box with 68kg at $9. Might struggle again.
1
Yellow, Green Crossed Sashes
16 8700x DARRA LINEN
KELVIN BOURKE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs B J Warton, Mrs M Pearson & G Pearson
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 March 15 over 1250m, 17 len behind Cork Harbour with 51kg at $101. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 July 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 58.5kg at $81. Looking elsewhere.
4
SAGE DURIC
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
17 690x0 FEUDAL EMPIRE
JOHN KEANE
6YO  BLACK  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs M C Keane
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Donald Bm52 on May 3 over 1620m, 7 len behind Ancho carrying 54.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Alexandra Pic-Trpy October 26 over 1300m defeating Street Swagger with 64kg at $4. Prefer in something easier.
15
White, Black Horseshoe And Cap
18 13587 HAWKESTONE
NEVILLE AULICH
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
N J Aulich, Miss J E Henham, G Aulich, Mrs E Aulich, R J Aulilch, S R Aulich, Mrs A Aulich, Mrs K Lindley, R Lindley, G Conacher & Mrs M Conacher
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Pakenham Trpy on May 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sacra carrying 63kg at $10. Before that 8th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cobblestone Way with 51kg at $61. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field.
13
Black, White Sash