Moe   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Ladbrokes Mates Mode BM64 Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.70)  

Pace strong with Nasrin and Delightful Journey leading with Satin Image nearby. BLISTERING (4) bounced straight back to form last start when chasing gamely to just miss at Sale. Doesn't have to improve much off that to get the job done this time. PARDON MY FRENCH (10) is going better than her form suggests, tackling the line nicely throughout this campaign. Should appreciate the rise to the mile and gets in blow at the weights with the 3kg claimer engaged. Can give this a shake. SEINDEEL (2) has been a mix bag this prep but his best figures stack up. Blinkers on first time should help him focus but he will need a smart steer from the wide alley. RED ON RED (1) often leaves himself with too much to do but is a course and distance specialist. If they pour it on early, he's sure to give them a fright late. PRESERVATOR (9) also likes to leave it late, so he should appreciate the anticipated tempo. Watch for him launching late again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Blistering.
1 54104 RED ON RED
JOHN PASCOE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
J A Pascoe, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, Mrs K Witt, D Witt, J S Tulloch, Miss J B Schmidt, G Hill, Mrs M A Hill, J Hill, S L Briggs, J Hall & D J Pascoe
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Xtra Rush with 61.5kg at $19. The run before that 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mr Vivaci with 61.5kg at $31. Tough to beat if near his best.
9
B RAWILLER
Burgundy And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 x5126 SEINDEEL
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), L P Money, P R Money, Mrs J E A Lindsay, B J Lindsay, Inglewood Stud (Mgr: G Wigley), M F Clemenger, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), No Laughing Matter (Mgr: M A Hunter), S D Cameron, Mrs S M Ridgway, Mrs K M Grossek, M J Heenan, B S Wilson & Pen To Paper
Most recently 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 on July 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Skippers Canyon with 59kg at $10. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 30 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Willmott carrying 58.5kg at $8. Definite winning chance. Major player on best form.
10
JYE MCNEIL
Black And Gold Checks, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands
3 145x9 NORWOODS
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P Cunningham, M Doyle, A Cooke & Ms G J Triffett
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Nearing Liberty with 60kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Mornington Bm58 on November 12 over 1500m, neck behind Mishare with 59kg at $5.50. Looks tested on the first up effort.
4
A MC CABE
White, Midnight Blue Stars
4 83002 BLISTERING
JOHN PASCOE
7YO  BR/BL  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs K Witt
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Savilla carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Sound It Out with 59.5kg at $18. Further improvement expected.
2
J NOONAN
Burgundy And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 4x192 SWEET JASMINE
LUKE OLIVER
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
L F Oliver, A G Westwood, H D Westwood, Mrs R A Westwood, T Westwood, B Westwood, D W Geany, Mrs S F Rogan, S K McNamara, Mrs J A Grant, Mrs A Collins, C Watson, D J Timms, D N Howard, Guthrie Davies Family (Mgr: Ms H Guthrie), Ms S De Bono, J E Hains, K Diprose, P O'Rourke & R Giabardo
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on August 10 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Raging Bull with 59.5kg at $8. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Lake Vostok with 53kg at $41. Likely to feature.
1
BILLY EGAN
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap
6 314x8 LEG DRIVE
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Second-up. First-up after seven months did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on August 10 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Raging Bull carrying 59kg at $3.40. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1600m defeating Spillane with 58kg at $3.90. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
5
DANIEL MOOR
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
7 79148 THE MARG FACTOR
PETER GELAGOTIS
8YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
E Gelagotis, P A Moss, S J Moss & Mrs P Moss
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Surfin' Bird with 55kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on July 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Brave Miss carrying 55kg at $5.50. Expect she will make amends.
11
C NEWITT
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
8 66303 DELIGHTFUL JOURNEY
CHRISTINE SEXTON
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C M Sexton, A C De Grandi & R J Jones
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Gymkhana with 61.5kg at $4. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Castle On High carrying 56kg at $81. Has top three prospects again.
8
TEODORE NUGENT
Fluorescent Green, Orange Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Orange Cap
9 02164 PRESERVATOR
K J FYTHE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Smith & Mrs R M Smith
At the latest run 4th of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Gymkhana carrying 59.5kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Everything Counts with 58.5kg at $10. Tough to beat if near his best.
11
R MCLEOD
Yellow, Black Quarters, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves
10 39837 PARDON MY FRENCH
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
VIC Husslers (Mgr: S K Brown)
Last start 7th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Rip 'N' Rip with 55kg at $7. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on July 5 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Malabar with 59kg at $7. Can improve on the latest effort and gets her chance.
4
ZOE WALLER
White And Navy Halves, Vic Husslers Logo, White And Navy Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
11 578x6 LOVE SPARKLES
ANDREW FORSMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Luv A Long Lunch Syndicate
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 6th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on August 7 over 1500m, 7 len behind Delivering with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa Rating 75 on December 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Pericles with 54.5kg at $4. Not going well enough.
5
TOM PREBBLE
White, Black And Gold Bands, Black Sleeves And Cap With Gold Pom Pom
12 2x585 ATAEGINA
LUKE OLIVER
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
P G Cameron, Mrs S A Cameron, D W Geany, Miss D A Poulter, A J Meester, C N James, R J Townsend & S G W Racing (Mgr: S J Slade)
Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on July 30 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Brave Miss with 55kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 10 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Truffle Finder carrying 57kg at $8. Others preferred on current form.
6
ZAC SPAIN
White, Purple Checks, Red Armbands And Cap
13 74062 SATIN IMAGE
HEATHER STEPHENS
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D A Stephens, Mrs H J Stephens, G D Stephens, M J Whitbread, D L Edwards & R J Johnstone
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Saint Winifred carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that ran last in a small field at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 2200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind The Storyteller with 54kg at $61. One of the leading chances.
3
P GATT
Gold, Emerald Green Sleeves, Black Seams And Cap
14 3599x NASRIN
PETER FOSTER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D Foster
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 April 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Downtown Man carrying 64.5kg at $7. Previously first up; second of 9 at Yea Pic-Mdn-Sw October 19 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Bring Calmness with 65kg at $3. Prefer to see how she returns.
7
MS S WYNNE
Hot Pink, Teal Crossed Sashes, Diamond Armbands And Cap