Echuca   03 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Border Inn Hotel Moama BM52 Handicap 1009m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.48)  

Expecting Simmontavi to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. Tough. RAGING MONKEY (6) was plainer last time, but his form prior reads well. He draws low with a 4kg claimer aboard and will find a country 52 much more to his liking. He's on a 7-day return and should go close. BROOKLYN BABY (2) resumes and is proven fresh. She won and placed in recent Kyneton jump-outs, and her best would have her right in it. PER IVY (3) also resumes, and she has also jumped out well. Maps well, and the 2kg claim is handy. She's won fresh and has to be considered. Ditto SON OF ZORRO (12) and DENSETSU (1), who are up and running. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Raging Monkey.
1 49772 DENSETSU
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A Dale, A E Grantham, Ms M J Greaves, R S Fletcher, Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham), L D Finnerty, Star Syndicate (Mgr: D Martin) & L J Murphy-Dale
Last start 2nd of 9 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1100m, slow going neck behind Telescope with 58.5kg at $15. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Albury Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rockbarton Shout with 58.5kg at $9. In form and has claims.
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R J HURDLE
Steely Grey, White Obelisk, White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
2 6258x BROOKLYN BABY
MICHAEL SELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs C L Pennefather, JS Pennefather, M J Sell, Miss M K Sell, Mrs H C Herron, R L Herron, Miss L S Crane, G Podbury & Folly Fun (Mgr: H E P Steel)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Colac Bm58 February 7 over 1100m, 8 len behind The Carillo with 58.5kg at $11. Previously first up; third of 11 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 October 22 over 1112m, 2.5 len behind Imps with 60.5kg at $6.50. Capable of a bold return.
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J KEATING
Red, Royal Blue V, Quartered Cap
3 6450x PER IVY
COLIN SCOTT
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
C Scott, J P G Dawe, G W Dawe & M J Nelis
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Traralgon 0 - 58 November 2 over 1100m, 7 len behind The Wizard King carrying 57.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 June 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Clock Strikes with 57.5kg at $16. Looks all set for a positive return.
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EMILY POZMAN
Emerald Green, White Band And Sleeves, Hooped Cap
4 7580x MAHJING
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K J Davis
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Kyneton 0 - 58 February 1 over 1203m, 10 len behind Flick Roll with 57kg at $61. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 July 14 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind The Big Shamrock with 58kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
5 65950 BOUDICA WARRIOR
KEVIN EVANS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
K J Evans, Mrs J C Evans, M H Bullows & Mrs D K Bullows
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Albury Cl1 on May 16 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 55kg at $19. The start before that 5th of 10 at Albury Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Rockbarton Shout carrying 55.5kg at $19. Others have better credentials.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Red, Navy Blue Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 23459 RAGING MONKEY
LESLIE ROBERTSON
9YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
L Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss N Robertson, R W Adams & Miss K Smith
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Seymour Bm58 on May 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Arc De Puissance carrying 53.5kg at $10. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 6 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Pocket Size carrying 53.5kg at $31. Best form stacks up nicely.
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THOMAS SPILLANE
Purple, Yellow Spots
7 x8978 THE LAST JUDGEMENT
HELEN BURNS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Mrs H L Burns, D K Noles, Mrs K O Noles, Mrs M J Chalmers, J K Morrish, Mrs N L Morrish, S M Buying, L Wallis, G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, F H J Appleby & Mrs C M Crossfield
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Zemgrinda carrying 54.5kg at $17. The race before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 19 over 1100m, 4 len behind Bokeem with 55.5kg at $14. Risking.
5
NEIL FARLEY
Green, Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
8 9800x SET THE BAR LOW
KELVIN BOURKE
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
J R Barlow, Mrs P Barlow, E R Barlow, J R Barlow Jnr, K G Petersen, W K O'Brien & P J & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Balaklava 0-56 June 19 over 1050m, soft track; 22 len behind Damaged with 55kg at $151. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Port Augusta Bm56 May 17 2024 over 1100m, 18 len behind All Clubs with 58kg at $26. Not likely to feature at this stage of the prep.
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NADIA DANIELS
Green, Orange Stripes and Cap
9 4574x MR TIME
MARCUS O'CONNOR
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M J O'Connor, Mrs L O'Connor, W J Methven & Miss LR O'Connor
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Gundagai Bm50 January 1 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Heavenly Prophet with 57kg at $6. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Werribee Mdn-Sw June 8 2023 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Roman Law with 59.5kg at $51. Later.
11
ALYSHA WARREN
Purple, Light Blue Hoops And Armbands, Hooped Cap
10 0708x MAGESTIC DIVA
KEVIN MCCARTIN
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs A V McCartin, A A Agterhuis, Pleeeaaassee Kick (Mgr: S McCartin) & K G McCartin
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm58 August 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Legacy Rose with 52.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Mildura Bm52 November 7 2023 over 1000m, a nose behind Tiny Rebel carrying 57.5kg at $3. Might be better off following this run.
11
SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Gold Cap
11 9155x SIMMONTAVI
GRANT WHITE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G White
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Mansfield Pic-Trpy3 November 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lord Cat with 64.5kg at $3. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Berrigan Mdn-Sw August 24 over 950m, 4 len behind Miss Baturina with 57kg at $17. Looking to others for the winner.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Purple And White Quarters, Spots Sleeves And Cap
12 46x57 SON OF ZORRO
DANIEL MCCARTHY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
B J McCarthy & Innisfree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C M O'Shea)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Runlikenencryption with 58kg at $10. Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Reasonable Point with 60.5kg at $6. Capable of a better showing. Should be at peak fitness now and can feature.
3
BEAU TRELOAR
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
13 90x07 ROO DASH ONE
BRITTANY GOODWIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B R Goodwin, A Robinson, R Shelton, R Leyonhjelm, Ms R Marshall, M J Jolly, J Jolly, Mrs C Shelton & Ms J E Gwynne
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 13 at Ararat 0 - 58 on May 10 over 1100m, 15 len behind Ichiberu with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 on June 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Alectrona carrying 60kg at $19. Would prefer to see him find some form before recommending.
6
TIANNI CHAPMAN
Teal, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Stars On Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Teal Lightning Bolts