Casterton   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

bet365 Apsley Cup 2000m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 10)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.64)  

Genuine tempo with Flying Basil, Station One and Cleitus up front. TROSETTEE (3) is in a sharp barn, and it is well placed to win. Has been within range in town both starts back and is still shy of his best. He's suited by the step up in trip. CLEITUS (11) was quickly back on track, blitzing the 58 graders at Hamilton by 4.3L, over a mile. Suited out to a middle distance and gets her chance with the 7.5kg weight drop. FLYING BASIL (5) won well this track/grade/trip and he always puts in. The form should see him right in the finish. CHIMED (9) resumes and is a capable galloper who owns a big trial win. It's an ask, but he can't be ruled out. ANY LUCK (6) races forward and deserved the 74 win at Mt Gambier. Has the inside barrier and should go well again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Trosettee.
1 x260x FENGARADA
JOHN LEEK JR
7YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Leek
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Randwick Bm78 July 6 over 2000m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Strathtay with 59.5kg at $14. Previously first up; second of 11 at Warrnambool Hcp April 30 2024 over 1700m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Rolls carrying 56.5kg at $7. Will take great benefit from this outing.
3
EOIN WALSH
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
2 60x84 TEST THE LAW
MATTHEW SEYERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Seyers, D Girdham, Hi Five (Mgr: R I Sweet), A J Hollan, J F Honner, T Lindsay, B Mole, J Nottle, P J Quinn, K J Roberts, S Schubert, C D Hutchinson & Mrs T Girdham
13
Royal Blue, White Seyers Racing Logo
3 06x33 TROSETTEE
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G N Nicholson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Waimarie carrying 57.5kg at $21. Last start 3rd of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on May 17 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Liberami with 57.5kg at $21. The one to beat.
6
R J HURDLE
Purple, Gold Fern Leaf, White Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Purple And Gold Hooped Cap
4 270x8 STATION ONE
LIAM HOWLEY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss E McDonald, S M Croxford, F Howley, R O'Connor, M V O'Connor, B Bicknell, G Bicknell, X Stevenson, P Stevenson, L Wood, J Clough, P O'Donoghue, J Wells, R Sangster, E Lindon, S Neville, D Watson & Platform One Racing (Mgr: D A Jones)
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on May 17 over 1800m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Liberami carrying 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm78 on August 16 over 1500m, 8 len behind Angry Skies with 59kg at $26. Anticipating a good run.
4
DANICA MUNRO
Green, Purple Star On Cap
5 11031 FLYING BASIL
SHANE JACKSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J W Pallot, Mrs D M Pallot, R H J Howlett, C J Martin, C W Martin, D J Tomkins, Mrs M S Bourke, M W Badrian, M W Sanderson, R H Dyson, R G Webb, Mrs M Webb, S G Schimleck, T B Coxhill, D M Hodder, E Pitt & Buffto's First Kiss
Useful gelding. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Cast Cup May 18 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Tikemyson carrying 54kg at $16. Before that 3rd in a small field at Warrnambool Hcp on April 29 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Rolls carrying 54kg at $26. Has claims.
8
WILL PRICE
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
6 31031 ANY LUCK
WAYNE WALTERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs F R Walters
Racing well. Last start won by 0.6 len at Mt Gambier Mill Cup May 25 over 2050m on a soft track defeating Goliotus carrying 57kg at $5. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track Cast Cup on May 18 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Flying Basil with 54kg at $15. In the mix.
1
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
7 1x0x2 ASTRADEEL
ADAM CHAMBERS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C A Rowe, T A Skevington & C M Wightman
Second-up today. Not raced for 38 days. Last run settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 1 over 1700m, slow going 2.5 len behind Notabadbuy with 61kg at $81. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 Hwgt on November 15 over 3800m, 18 len behind Queen Takes King carrying 69kg at $16. Consider.
11
ALANA KELLY
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Seams, White And Emerald Green Chevrons Sleeves
8 69332 GOLIOTUS
RICKY BRUHN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R C & Mrs R M Bruhn
Racing well. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mt Gambier Mill Cup on May 25 over 2050m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Any Luck carrying 58kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 7 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Blushing Tycoon carrying 57kg at $41. Gets his chance here.
10
MELISSA JULIUS
Purple, Black Cap
9 4166x CHIMED
ANNIE ALEXANDER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, T G Porter, Catalina Wine Mixers, Ms K Standish, Mrs S Heal, F J T, S Newberry, Kratzie Racing No.119, Jaybeeque Racing, Mrs J L Clarke, D Ramus, M G Gleeson, Ms J E Boynton, A Smirnis, Mac Jewell Racing, Mrs D M Carey & J Howie
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Great Western Gr W Cup January 25 over 1950m, 5 len behind Brawl with 56kg at $2.50. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn Plte May 1 2024 over 1700m, soft track; 13 len behind Whistle Down with 59.5kg at $7. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
MS C PULS
Red And Gold Quarters, Green Sleeves, Gold Cap
10 3342x FIELD OF LIGHTS
SYMON WILDE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S W Wilde, A D Doyle, M C Sparrow, A D McClure, A J Owers, G Hillier, S A Blockley, C M Genockey, Mrs S M Genockey, Ms M Clements & Ms S C Scott
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Warrnambool Bm66-Hwgt December 3 2023 over 4065m, a nose behind Staying Strong carrying 70kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Warracknabeal W'beal Cup April 8 2023 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Toogoodfortoorak with 57kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing.
2
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Red, White Swirl, Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
11 2x291 CLEITUS
SYMON WILDE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs B K Saunders, B A E Saunders & Mrs R R K Chidley
Useful type. Most recently won by 4.5 len at Hamilton Bm58 May 29 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Dustland Fairytale carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 9th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm64 on April 30 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Midnight Glow carrying 59kg at $7. Solid top-three hope.
9
HARRY GRACE
Black, Pink Spots And Hooped Sleeves
12 58746 DR DEE DEE
DARRYL DODSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D I Dodson & D T Dixon
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Mt Gambier Mill Cup on May 25 over 2050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Any Luck carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Weather Delay with 59.5kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach.
12
TAYLA CHILDS
Cerise, Yellow Braces, Lime Sleeves And Cap
13 x5514 KHANT BEE
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, P C Murrell, A Taylor, I Taylor & D E Williams
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 1760m, 1.75 len behind Patsy's Star with 61kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Donald Bm52 May 3 over 1620m defeating Warlist with 62kg at $4. Going well but this is tougher.
12
JACK HILL
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
14 15x06 IDON'TGETIT
PETER CHOW
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, Miss A K Chow, P T McNamara, S Wilson, J D Williams, A R Thornton, P A Scales, Reining In (Mgr: Mrs B Nevell), N G R Harris, S A Bishop, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, M Mackenzie & Mrs H Mackenzie
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 13th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm64 on May 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Alcoshare carrying 58.5kg at $21. Second-up 6th of 14 at Hamilton Bm58 on May 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Cleitus with 60kg at $18. Unbeaten here but will find this tough.
5
SARAH FIELD
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap