Warrnambool   09 Sep 2025
 
GOING: H

Sungold Milk BM62 Handicap 1700m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.76)  

Expecting French Navy to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. Tricky race. MALE MODEL (8) was well beaten at Sandown Hillside when last seen after getting back from a wide barrier but had been going okay prior in better races than this, not far away in some better BM64s. Draws softly here and finds the right race to bounce back. DIGARI (3) may not have handled the heavy going second up at Bendigo off a solid return win. He'll be much fitter now and if it's not bottomless, he should improve. GOLDEN MIKKI (6) was a narrow winner at Warracknabeal in easier company last time out but is racing well and should run another honest race. FRENCH NAVY (4) is a lightly raced type who will find this easier than last start in town. The maiden win here prior was good and he should take plenty of catching with Meech aboard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Male Model on top.
1 41417 MR SHORTY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
R T D Racing (Mgr: R Norton), C B Mclennan, C McLeish, J Rogers, Sebs Racing (Mgr: M A Bushe), B F O'Connor, G N Pain, R L Henriksen, G N Franklin & Roll The Dice Women (Mgr: Ms D M Suss)
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bergasun with 58.5kg at $11. The run before that won by 1.1 len at Mt Gambier Bm62 August 8 over 1814m in the wet defeating Buzzaroon carrying 57.5kg at $9. Rough hope.
10
BROOKE KING
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
2 x0528 REDDIVO
JAMIE EDWARDS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs J M Edwards, N J Carter, Mrs V M Carter, M P Palmer, D D Files, R A O'Callaghan, Mrs M L O'callaghan, P A Schmidt, M A Bathie, Mrs M A O'Callaghan, Dad's Get Away (Mgr: B A Collings), B Ryder & Cool Drinks Racing (Mgr: D L Howard)
Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track Bm70 on July 24 over 3100m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Noonday Gun with 58kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 29 over 2600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Ferago with 61kg at $15. Better than the last start suggests.
8
JASON WEBB
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
3 28x17 DIGARI
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Rinaldi, Ms H E Hutchins, K J Laws, Ms V M Ballinger, Mrs G M Wyatt, L E Eales, T Sexton, P Ballinger, E Reino, G J Andrews, Mrs M T Maher, Mrs R S O'Sullivan, C Cosson, MB Norton, D M Johns, T E Deutsher, T O'Sullivan & A F O'Sullivan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt August 10 over 1300m on a soft track defeating State Of Maine with 70kg at $5.50. Second-up 7th of 10 at Bendigo 0 - 64 on August 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Gold Medallist with 57.5kg at $8. Can bounce back.
9
TOM PREBBLE
Pink, Turquoise Quarters, Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 4x217 FRENCH NAVY
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Walsh, Mrs E J Walsh, Mrs K J Gaylard, Mrs RP Sutherland, M A Montano, P A Thompson, M Slater, D A Gray, P D Delahunty, Mrs L Baudinette, B V Walsh, T Overall, C A Walsh, D Brimacombe, Alvie Bloodstock (Mgr: L S Sutherland), S Ryan & Mrs S R Ryan
Last start didn't do much in the run home; second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 4yo Bm64 on August 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dubai Watch carrying 59kg at $13. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 24 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Lisa Lass carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Sure to measure up here.
7
LINDA MEECH
Green, Red Hoops, Gold Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
5 7x000 FRIDAY AT FIVE
HENRY DWYER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Red Lion Hotel (Mgr: D Canny), A Carli, W Menzel, Ms T Hernon, Mrs G Thwaites, L Thwaites, M Nelson, C Barrett, C Freeman, J Meehan, C Kenny, G Curry, Doncaster East Racing (Mgr: D Berry), Toro, Steak Night Club (Mgr: A Edge), Explosive (Mgr: D McGrillen), M I G (Mgr: W Bevan) & Kratzie Racing 2020
Most recently ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Surfin' Bird with 55kg at $61. The run before that second last of 13 at Flemington Mares Bm78 on August 2 over 1410m, 5.5 len behind Stylish with 53kg at $151. This is easier.
1
RYAN HOUSTON
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
6 41021 GOLDEN MIKKI
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B L Meggitt & P Zamojski
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 August 16 over 1610m on a rain affected track defeating Callawadda carrying 59.5kg at $13. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Villainesque carrying 59.5kg at $13. Hard to beat again.
5
WILL GORDON
Light Blue, Silver Vertical Halves, White Seams And Horsehead Logo, Halved Sleeves And Seams
7 1x746 IT'S LIT
LINDSEY SMITH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd
Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind She Said with 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 26 over 1500m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Torn carrying 59kg at $26. Right in this.
2
J FRY
Red, White Gatecrasher
8 32460 MALE MODEL
JOHN THOM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
JT Thom
Last start ran last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 27 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Rick's Cafe carrying 59kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sacred Eagle carrying 59kg at $3.90. Tough to beat if near his best.
2
C ATKINSON
Bottle Green, White Dollar Sign, Bottle Green And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
9 37x91 MYERS DELIGHT
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
T Larkin & Mrs C Larkin
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Vagabond Hero with 57.5kg at $9.50. Second-up won by a nose at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1600m defeating Shamex carrying 57.5kg at $41. Tougher here and the ratings indicate she will struggle to feature in the finish.
6
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, White Hoops And Sleeves, Navy Blue Stars, Quartered Cap
10 7x109 DIBALTA
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Stableboard Bloodstock (Mgr: R Board) & Desharon Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D R Whybird)
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Always Hapi carrying 57kg at $91. The start before that ran last of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 20 len behind Villainesque carrying 60kg at $14. Leaning to others at this point.
3
J ALLEN
White, Royal Blue Chevron, Silver Trim Shoulder And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
11 x7351 LICHESTER
PETER LAFFERTY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S M Lafferty, S C Targett, Mrs K L O'Dea, G M Brown, N A Findlay, Ms H J Lafferty, A D White, Mrs S White, H E White, Mrs A P Nagle, G A Nagle, Mrs C V Giblin, Ms E Lafferty, FJ Cain, Mrs T Ferguson, Mrs R Cain & Predicated Racing (Mgr: B J Coffey)
Last start won by 1.0 len at Swan Hill 0 - 58 August 24 over 1600m defeating Chilly Charlie carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 16 over 1610m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Golden Mikki with 56.5kg at $12. Each way.
4
T P MADDEN
White, Red Band And Cap
12 78566 WILD VITALITY
RODNEY FOSTER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R Foster) & G H E Goyne
Most recently 6th of 9 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 30 over 1610m, 8 len behind Mickio with 55kg at $41. Before that 5th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 19 over 1500m, 9 len behind Vagabond Hero with 55.5kg at $201. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.
4
MS K WALTERS
Royal Blue And White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Pom Pom
13 60x00 SIR HUSSON
RUSSELL HUDDART
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R G & Mrs T M Huddart
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt on August 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Digari with 65kg at $151. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Casterton 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Royal Inference with 54.5kg at $201. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
6
TAYLA CHILDS
Red, White Band, Royal Blue And White Hooped Sleeves