Warwick Farm   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

VALE SYD BROWN HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.64)  

Starmae, Struck Gold and Bat Out Of Hell can set a genuine tempo. Very tough close to the day for punters. BELIEVE IN ANGELS (11) is the best option after his nice return over 1100m here a fortnight ago. Scored at this track when second-up last prep. Will race handy and should still be there at the business end. STRUCK GOLD (8) was seven weeks between runs when a game second over 1100m here last start. Form at this distance reads well so with that run under the belt he looks a serious contender. LOVE SHUCK (7) has been tackling open class sprints of late, the pick of the efforts a closing third at Wagga three back. Small risk at 1300m but with a cosy run from gate two he should be thereabouts. MISS HADES (13) has been freshened up since failing over 1500m at Hawkesbury on 3 May. Back in class today and gets the blinkers on for the first time so a return to form is on the cards. KADALL (6) has been in the money at eight of ten runs at this distance. Must go in all the exotic bets. SUGGESTED PLAY: Believe In Angels each-way.
1 6x86x DEFINING
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
YES Bloodstock & Stallion Match
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 January 18 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Perfumist carrying 58kg at $31. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Randwick F&M Bm78 December 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Left Field carrying 60kg at $8. Expecting a strong return.
8
JACE MCMURRAY
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
2 69x16 THE GREAT HOUDINI
GREGORY MCFARLANE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & S Colosimo
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.75 len at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 April 25 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 56kg at $6.50. Last start 6th of 8 at Gosford Midway Bm72 on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Monte Kate with 58.5kg at $4.80. SCRATCHED.
10
Bottle Green, Two Old Gold Chevrons, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 4312x BAT OUT OF HELL
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G M Brogan, R G Ford, A C Kustron, T D O'sullivan, J D Short, Mrs S J Short, D Constantin, Beau River Racing (Mgr: B S J Feltham), B Swift, The Inside Scoop (Mgr: C Sultana), Darby Racing Coralina (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs C M Loadsman, Miss K Richardson & P J THOMAS
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 December 20 over 1550m, a head behind Monarchs Brae with 60kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 September 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind After Match carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Goes well when fresh so keep him in mind.
10
RACHEL KING
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
4 1360x MOGWAI
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Price, J L Adams, Mrs D J Adams, B J Adams, Mrs H R Adams, Mrs T J Harrison & G D Harrison
First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 February 22 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Rush Attack with 60kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 December 28 over 1300m defeating Tartana with 61kg at $4.80. SCRATCHED.
12
TOMMY BERRY
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
5 4952x NATIVE KING
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A J A Bosma, Heretaunga 2024 (Mgr: A J A Bosma), Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston), M F McCullough, Mrs K M McCullough, R P Marshall, N J C Smith, L Gurney, K Robinson, W V Flowerday, D M Pretious, A W B Sloane, Mrs E D France, Ms T M Morrissey, Mrs B Gerard, J W D'Arcy, B Peters & N A Davidson
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather Rating 85 October 2 over 1609m, a nose behind Kalamunda with 61kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Chester June 14 over 1508m defeating Juantorena with 60.5kg at $9.50. SCRATCHED.
15
TOM SHERRY
Navy, White Band With Go Racing Logo, White Armbands And Cap
6 0x373 KADALL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Charteris, M Chiu, P Haigh, Groveleets Racing (Mgr: Mrs K Grove), P Williams, C Anderson, Nedicki (Mgr: B Woodhead), Stolk Racing (Mgr: C Stolk), S Muller, A Gilbert, C Burdon, B Carey, B Bennett, H Liebke, Mentor Brewing (Mgr: L Kelleher), R Davis, Mrs J Murphy, S Maybury & R Van Dyk
Useful gelding. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Scone 3&4yo Bm72 on May 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Oh Diamond Lil with 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Thunderlips with 57kg at $11. Not far away of late. Has ability and is a top-three hope.
3
BRAITH NOCK
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
7 x2360 LOVE SHUCK
TODD SMART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J McAlister, T R Smart, M B Caggiano, A L Castles, R Castles, Shedlife (Mgr: M G Gafa), Mrs A Shafron, Mrs C Shafron, R Wheeler, P Dyer, G C Love, A J McAlister, R E Smart, A Clancy, L Hughes, M P Hay, A Deeth & D Deeth
Last start 10th of 12 at Parkes Satellite Bm82 on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Blitzar with 61kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 54kg at $41. Terrific chance to return to form.
2
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
8 3x642 STRUCK GOLD
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bluegrass Bloodstock (N Russo), J Azzopardi, T Harrison, W Larsen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (R C Benkel), I Ricciardi, A T F (J Panzera), D Bishop, Dr O Chan, S Groves, S Hill, J Hynes, R Fellows, T Fellows, J Luci, D Ponton, R Raco, J Scire, Beartown No 13 (B Martin Oam) & Beartown No 14
Useful gelding. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Bm72 on May 21 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Apex carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm72 on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Tuned carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Working up to a win. Progressing nicely and is one of the major players.
12
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Mauve, White B, Hot Pink Sides, Hot Pink And Black Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 2743x FIDDLERS GREEN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Horwitz, C Barham, P O'Brien, C Cassar, Mrs C Cassar, W Lestone, J Maxwell, G Macdonald, J Horwitz & Mrs E Langford-Ely
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Canterbury Bm64 February 14 over 1550m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Atelier with 61kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5.5 len win. Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 November 21 over 1400m defeating Baranof carrying 56kg at $2.50. Cannot be ruled out.
7
TOMMY BERRY
Grey, Red Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
10 1943x PEONY
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), B.J & A.K Paterson, S P Donovan, J A Bellamy, Ghostly Racing, J Lee, I Hopkins, Peony Club (Mgr: Mrs C E Robinson), W J Peterson, J Bible, S C T Lewis, G Cooke, K P Chai, G Sutherland, T J W Cook, R I Darrah, A J Cole, C W Marcus, H Tam & AB Peony
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of 21 months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Sandown Park F&M Rating 80 September 15 2023 over 1408m, 4 len behind Coco Jamboo with 61.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather March 29 2023 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Alpha Zulu carrying 58kg at $9.50. Market watch off such a long break.
14
ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 183x2 BELIEVE IN ANGELS
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Cherry, A D Cherry, D L Cherry, Mrs A M Cherry, K W Hawtin, M C Sparkes, Mrs K L Sparkes, M A Jackson & Mrs W M Jackson
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track 3&4yo Bm64 on May 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind First Person carrying 61kg at $7. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track 3yo+ MDN-Sw January 8 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Modella carrying 59kg at $6.50. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
11
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Lime Green, Black Stars, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 1x720 CROP DUSTER
JEREMY GASK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Benson, R Wheaton, B C Ferguson, M D Shepherdson, Mrs K J Gask, L Seivl, Carry The Boats (Mgr: P Lawrence), D J Read, G Howie & M J West
Useful type. At the latest run 12th of 15 at Scone Countrycup on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Who Ever Thought carrying 61kg at $26. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Dubbo Bm82 on May 4 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind The Dramatist with 60kg at $9.50. No surprise if he turned things around.
5
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Red, White Diagonal Stripes And Cap
13 46x68 MISS HADES
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G R Cadger, K E Foster, A T Staudacher, D J Tyrrell, D G Cullen, G Morris, I J Convery, Ms K Llewellyn, O A Lewis, P M Zahra, S N Pratt, M Montgomery, M A Weir, L Jackson, A Little Bit Of Chaos, Elite Thoroughbreds Racing & DJ And M McGregor
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track F&M Bm72 on April 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Candlewick with 58.5kg at $10. Second-up 8th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 3 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Jumeirah Beach with 55.5kg at $12. Fitter now and better placed coming back in distance.
13
JASON COLLETT
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Pale Blue Collar And Sleeves, White Stripe, Pale Blue Cap
14 8958x HASTY HONEY
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Honeycomb Stud (Mgr: A Whittingham), D Whittingham, Mrs K Whittingham & A M Britt
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Aspiration March 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Little Baia carrying 53kg at $16. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Randwick F&M Bm78 January 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cosmonova with 55.5kg at $21. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
1
K MCEVOY
Black, Gold And Apricot Honeycomb Stud Logo, Gold Collar And Armbands
15 080x4 IVAN'S HERO
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V L Klaric & I Cajkusic
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 on May 14 over 1250m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Cruel Summer with 56kg at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on January 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Golden Decade carrying 55.5kg at $20. Can improve and is not out of contention.
6
JAMES MCDONALD
White, Gold, Brown, Green, Red And Blue Wedges, Black Spot, Gold Sleeves, Gold And Black Checked Cap
16 1x457 STARMAE
BJORN BAKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
MyRacehorse (Mgr: R J Dauth), Brut Force Racing MM No.2 (Mgr: T I Strong), L P Galliott, C P Galliott, R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, H A Lazaredes, I B Garbutt, S R Garbutt, H I Myers, T N Nikolovski, J W Orange, K Salagic, C J Sidey, Mrs C Knight & R Nelson
Useful type. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Scone 3&4yo Bm72 on May 17 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Oh Diamond Lil with 57kg at $20. The race before that 5th of 13 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Memoria carrying 56kg at $18. Minor claims.
4
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
17 03445 THE HERALD
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start 5th of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ladiescup on May 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Mojo Music carrying 52kg at $31. Before that 4th of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl3 on May 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Exceedingly Hot with 57.5kg at $61. Can't recommend.
9
GLENN CAHILL
Blue, Black Spots, White Sleeves, Blue With Black Spots Cap