Warrnambool   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H

CMV Truck and Bus Warrnambool Highweight Handicap 2350m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.79)  

Strong tempo from Eight Under, Cool King and Bergasun. Absolute dartboard this one, so good luck if you're playing. BALTIC WAY (3) was less than a length off at Casterton in latest effort under 71kg, and that looks a very sound form reference for this race. Stay with. EIGHT UNDER (1) is arguably the most consistent performer among these, and looks an each-way player after a sound third placing at Pakenham most recently. CHRISTMAS (7) has plenty of fitness on side and can never be overlooked in this kind of race. BERGASUN (6) is in reasonable form and expected to be around the money again today. MARITORIOUS (8) brings some more race fitness today second-up and natural improvement could put her in the frame. SMILING ASSASSIN, ANPHINA, SHOGUN EXPRESS and COOL KING could all bob up without surprising. SUGGESTED PLAY: Very tough so let's throw BALTIC WAY, EIGHT UNDER, CHRISTMAS and MARITORIOUS into a boxed quinella.
1 51133 EIGHT UNDER
MATTHEW SMERDON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 72.0KG
M R Smerdon & R D Kerr
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on June 23 over 2200m, 1.4 len behind Wealdstone carrying 62kg at $5.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on June 11 over 2100m, 3 len behind African Pioneer carrying 59kg at $11. Consistent type and sure to measure right up here.
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WILLIAM MCCARTHY
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Blue Cap
2 73765 SMILING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 71.0KG
Mrs W E Daken & B J Daken
Most recently 5th of 10 at Morphettville Bm78 on June 21 over 2500m, slow going 2 len behind Kirkliston Blu with 53kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 7 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind High Society Girl with 53.5kg at $12. Not to be taken lightly in this type of race.
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ARRON LYNCH
Green, Red Halves, Yellow Sash, Quartered Cap
3 46213 BALTIC WAY
PETER LAFFERTY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 71.0KG
H Lafferty, S Targett, Mrs V Targett, G Targett, Mrs S Cuthbert ,Mrs M Mitchell ,Predicated Racing,J Belsar, B te Wierik,B Couch , C Clarke,Mrs J Chakir, Mrs S White, Mrs C Giblin,Mrs R Roache, D Gleeson, C Johnson,T Rogers, Exzello Syndicate
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Casterton Bm58-Hwt on June 29 over 2000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Mangione with 71kg at $8. Before that won by 0.6 len at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw June 11 over 2065m in the wet defeating Topspin with 57kg at $2.80. Winning claims today off the quick back up.
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STEVEN PATEMAN
White, Red Band And Cap
4 45241 COOL KING
SYMON WILDE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 70.0KG
D Smith
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run won by 3.5 len at Casterton Mdn Hdle-Sw May 18 over 3500m on a soft track defeating Raise The Note carrying 69.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 29 over 3200m, slow going 14 len behind Highland Blaze with 69.5kg at $26. Should give them something serious to catch.
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DEAN PARKER
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
5 1x033 ZEDWILLDO
BRETT SCOTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 70.0KG
J E Galvin, D J Fitzgerald, Ms E S Bryan, C M Chipperfield, D Bowman, D J Borthwick, Mrs K D Scott, J Magner, M B Scott & Mrs T L Borthwick
Last start 3rd of 11 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Makusha with 60kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1628m, slow going 1.5 len behind Tight Grip with 60kg at $81. Not without a rough each-way hope in an open affair.
7
WILL GORDON
Tangerine, White Sash, Fortuna Logo, White Sleeves, Tangerine And Royal Blue Hoops, Quartered Cap
6 61246 BERGASUN
SHANE JACKSON
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 69.0KG
G T Ryan, J F Hardwick, A B Campbell, A J Knight, Listen Newton Advisory (Manager: Kieran Liston) & B Murray
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on June 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Mangione with 60kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 2460m, 2 len behind Avenues carrying 60kg at $7. Recent form looks good enough to take out a race like this.
10
TOM RYAN
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
7 95306 CHRISTMAS
PAUL PREUSKER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
P A Preusker, J R Burke, F C Belot, K A J Peach, G J Morrow, G L Hayter, Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), G P Herrmann, K J Jones, M T Magrath, B J McPhee, Mrs S R Sullivan, K C Garland & Mrs B Hahnel
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Bordertown Bm56 on June 27 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Enciphering with 61kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 10 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 6 over 2400m, 8 len behind Dartboard carrying 58kg at $10. Nice effort last time. Seasoned galloper and can bob up in the finish when it matters.
11
CILLIN LEONARD
Emerald Green, Gold V, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 314x6 MARITORIOUS
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 69.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C J G Smith, G L Toll, B P O'connor, D J McKinnon, P Swansson, D Johnson, B J H Racing, T J Kochaniec, C W McIntyre, Mrs P N Curran, Mrs A J Blakiston, K L Colwell, Glen Bern Park, Mrs E Heard, Sky Bloo & D A Barker
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 12 at Casterton Bm58-Hwt on June 29 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Idon'tgetit carrying 69.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Eyes To Me carrying 67.5kg at $9. Fitter and is expected to do much better now.
4
CONOR BRASSIL
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
9 94823 SHOGUN EXPRESS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
D A Harten, G D McIntosh, Ms J E Sadler, Ms H Clarey, Dr E J Cassar, Mrs S Watts, G D Pritchard, G P Whiting, Gals Kan (Mgr: Mrs K J Callanan), P J Keys, D R Frost, S L Donaghey, Mrs M J Cassar, B G Brindle, Mrs N J Estall, H Ngo, J Mulder, M Simpson, M D Smith & Ms J Quinn
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 13 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Clinched with 59kg at $9. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 2447m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chocolate Royal with 59kg at $5. Looks ready to win another one today.
3
M KELLY
White, Emerald Band, Royal Blue Stripe, White Cross, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Crosses, Emerald Cap
10 978x6 OPUS
SIMONE MANNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
Woodmanston Racing
Second-up. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Terang 0-58 on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Cortain carrying 68kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on December 26 over 1800m, 10 len behind Unseen Ruler carrying 54kg at $91. Looks tested again.
12
JORDAN RATCLIFFE
Purple, Gold Diamond Band, Gold And Silver Checked Diamonds Sleeves, Gold Cap, Purple Seams
11 04835 ANPHINA
NELL CARTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 65.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr & Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin)
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tekapo carrying 58kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on June 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Mangione carrying 55kg at $8.50. Has been racing well. Nicely placed and cannot be underestimated.
5
JORDAN HART
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
12 5x602 TOMBOULDER
CARLY COOK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
G C Saliba, J L Cavka, S Scott, M J Walker, J Walker, Ms S Carr, B E Cronin, A L Cronin, Mrs E K Cronin, C Spiteri & Miss L Lucas
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind King Of Avalon carrying 55kg at $19. The run before that second last of 13 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 1621m, 8 len behind Clavel with 54kg at $81. Leaning towards others on this occasion.
9
DAVID MULCAHY
Burgundy, Gold Lion, Navy Blue Sleeves, Burgundy Armbands And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
13 40665 GOT AN INSPIRATION
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 65.0KG
Racing Sales (Mgr: E C Watt)
Last start 5th of 12 at Bordertown Bm56 on June 27 over 2000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Enciphering carrying 55.5kg at $17. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Don Quixote carrying 56kg at $11. Not going well enough. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
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M KELLY
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
14 x0087 DELCOFF
MARK GREIG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Ms H M McDowall, M W Greig, F Meade & J Turland
Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 11 over 2065m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Baltic Way with 59kg at $26. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on May 25 over 2050m, slow going 6 len behind Little Outlaw carrying 59kg at $61. Must improve to play a role.
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JORDAN HART
Light Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Seams Sleeves And Cap
15 48007 OH NO GEORGE
MICHAEL FARRELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
M J Farrell & Miss R P Brown
Last start 7th of 13 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 54kg at $151. Before that ran last of 11 at Sale Bm64 on June 12 over 2226m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Tishman carrying 54kg at $201. Happy to overlook.
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G J WALSH
Mauve, Pink Stripes, Armbands And Cap
16 0x756 HASTA LA TRUCE
KAYE EDWARDS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 65.0KG
Ms K G Edwards & D G Edwards
Last start 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 11 over 2065m, in the wet; 10 len behind Baltic Way carrying 57kg at $31. Before that 5th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Landmark Alley carrying 58kg at $41. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field.
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Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Black Cap
17 00x09 BERNIE BEEL
ALLAN PETERSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 65.0KG
A T Peterson & Mrs G A Peterson
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Casterton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind The Last Flash with 58kg at $81. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1500m, 18 len behind Max Rock carrying 59.5kg at $201. Looks to be outclassed again.
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Red, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom