Murtoa 04 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Horsham Doors & Glass MCC Country Series Heat 2 1600m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.08) |
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Pace only fair with Thunder Point rolling to the lead ahead of I Catchem Fox and Wascaly. Typically competitive heat of the series that culminates with a race at Flemington and that's where MEH KEFFI (12) ran last time out. Turns out she was completely out of her depth, beating just one home at 200/1 in the G2 Let's Elope Stks, but she was a good first-up winner at Geelong the start prior and the step up to 1600m here also looks beneficial. GARNACHO (8) is a horse who has won at Flemington before and while he has been racing well below his best at two runs this time in, he'll be better for the two runs back and will relish getting back to 1600m. FEARLESS WRITER (11) should be nearing peak fitness after three runs back, each of them in town. There was market support at double-figure odds last time, which suggests she might be ready for a peak performance. MASTERFUL (3) has also been going around in town and but his chances might have been cruelled by the draw. BLAZING SWORD (4) is one of few last-start winners in the field and draws well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Meh Keffi each way.
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| 1 | 18x41 |
LIGHTNING EXPRESS
AARON PURCELL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 64.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), N Hayes, Ms S C Hayes, B W Rodger, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, G Stirling, Alex 'N' Wang (Mgr: G L Taylor), M C Solly, G S C Solly, T N Franklin, Mrs J Ludeman, K A J Peach, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, R A Mitchell & G J Khougaz Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Naracoorte Bm66 on August 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Greenidge carrying 60.5kg at $11. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Pooncarie Pooncarie Bm78 September 20 over 1550m defeating Doctor Robert with 58.5kg at $4.40. Last-start winner but this is tougher. |
15 JASON WEBB |
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| 2 | 3216x |
WASCALY
SMILEY CHAN 8YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG C L Chan, Ms S J Torelli, K M Wong, Ms R Attoe, Kelly Family (Mgr: M J Kelly), C H D So, H K Chui, J Attoe, C Cho, Mrs S Strongman, A Strongman, C Albert, Mrs C Viccars, M Dawe, J A Strongman, Ms S Chen, R Pasquali, S J Viccars & M J Doyle Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 5 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Mozu Marcassin carrying 60.5kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 September 4 2024 over 1500m, a nose behind Torranzino carrying 58.5kg at $19. Goes well first-up but jumpouts have been only fair. |
8 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 3 | 84745 |
MASTERFUL
ENVER JUSUFOVIC 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Miss L Williams Most recently 5th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1500m, 3 len behind Saxon Spot carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 10 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Flying Valley carrying 57kg at $13. This easier than recent assignments and can play a key role. |
14 THEODORE LADD |
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| 4 | 11741 |
BLAZING SWORD
TIM FITZSIMMONS 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs J Fitzsimmons, A A Barlow, A Boyd, D Smith, D S Parkinson, G L Burke, J L Gregory, K G Scully, M Salvadori, N P Lockwood, N P Smith, Miss N Huynh, P B Gregory, P M Shannon, R Hunt, T Shannon, Three Legs Racing (Mgr: P M Shannon) & Yougottalovesports (Mgr: L Smith) Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Bendigo Bm62 September 17 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating The Printer with 60.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind She Said carrying 60kg at $5.50. Nice win down in trip last start and stays at 1600m here. |
6 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 5 | 38533 |
LIKE A TIGER
MATTHEW SMERDON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G P Cosgriff, Mrs C E Cosgriff, Miss M C Cosgriff, H Barby, Miss A Cosgriff, J Partington, Miss G R Cosgriff & M Cosgriff At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on September 19 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Buzzaroon carrying 61kg at $3.70. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 27 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Rick's Cafe with 59.5kg at $12. Form good enough to feature but the wide gate will make things tricky. |
13 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 6 | 57x09 |
THUNDER POINT
SYMON WILDE 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S W Wilde, S W Wilde, C W Whitehead, A Gibson, P G Campigli, D Lamaro, Purnim C C (Mgr: C S Smith), Ms R M Wilde, Miss A R Wilde & Mrs K M Wilde Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 3 over 1300m, 6 len behind Eagle Express with 59.5kg at $201. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1500m, 7 len behind Saxon Spot with 59.5kg at $81. Recent form hardly inspiring but fitter now and drawn ideally. |
4 J FRY |
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| 7 | 6x885 |
DARK HARMONY
AARON PURCELL 6YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), G L Taylor, K A J Peach, C Ghastine, N Bizimoski, S Merrett, B Danaher, M J C Moore, M G Sargeant, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), N J G Blacker, Mrs M C Leahy, L J Leahy, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, Mrs K Franklin & Mrs P M Moore Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Coleraine Bm66 on September 26 over 1300m, 5 len behind Mister Businessman with 60.5kg at $9. The run before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 11 at Bendigo Bm66 on September 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 61.5kg at $71. Prefer to see him back in form. |
12 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 8 | 67x99 |
GARNACHO
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & T E Woodman Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Epic Proportions carrying 57kg at $8.50. Last start 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 10 over 1300m, 8 len behind She's Pretty Rich with 61kg at $6. Done little so far this prep, but might be ready to return to his best now. |
1 D YENDALL |
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| 9 | x1205 |
I CATCHEM FOX
DARRYL DODSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D I Dodson, Magic and Mates (Mgr: M C R Pfitzner), DRE Pfitzner, R D Pfitzner, L Hopkins, Ms H Hopkins, T Adams, M C Pfitzner, Mrs P Gordon, J Gordon, A P Robertson, Mrs C R Robertson, Mrs Y D Earle & J F Earle At the latest run 5th of 11 at Morphettville Bm70 on September 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Darknconfidential with 57kg at $11. The start before that 10th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm64 on September 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Alainge with 59kg at $10. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. |
11 T P MADDEN |
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| 10 | 35x71 |
EISHAA
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, R H Murphy & T Di Bucchianico Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on August 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Masked Marauder with 58.5kg at $31. Second-up won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Bm62 September 7 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Tournelle carrying 59kg at $31. Upset winner last start but worth including again despite the wide draw. |
12 R J HURDLE |
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| 11 | 4x375 |
FEARLESS WRITER
ADRIAN MCGREGOR 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG A R McGregor, M J Brandon, Mrs T M Brandon, A Jacobson, Mrs S Jacobson, J V Lang, L Peazold, Ms P M Percy, Mrs L Rogers, M Rogers, R Saunders, Mrs M Saunders, Ee By Gum Racing (Mgr: S A Morris), D L Thomas, Mrs K L Thomas, Jolong No. 1 (Mgr: P V Le Breton), E Scholz & M B Burton Brown Most recently 5th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm66 on September 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Blindedbythelight with 60.5kg at $10. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on August 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind On Display with 53.5kg at $16. City form looks good for this and gun draw the icing on the cake. |
3 B RAWILLER |
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| 12 | x3310 |
MEH KEFFI
LLOYD KENNEWELL 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG L Koumi, Ms R Koumi & Z Koumi At the latest run second last of 13 at Flemington in the G2 Lets Elope on September 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lazzura carrying 55kg at $201. The race before that won by a head at Geelong 0 - 64 August 22 over 1512m defeating Tournelle with 57.5kg at $11. Totally outclassed in G2 company last start and finds the right grade of race here. |
2 LINDA MEECH |
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| 13 | 18654 |
OAK PARK REBEL
PAUL PREUSKER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Campolina Pty Ltd, S C Wollermann, Mrs C Wollermann, Ms V A Tiopira, 84/85 Premiership (Mgr: M T Harvey) & Miss R L Bell Last start 4th of 10 at Coleraine Bm66 on September 26 over 1300m, 3 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 60.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on September 6 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Karacasu carrying 56kg at $21. Might need something slightly easier than this. |
9 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 14 | 9x009 |
LOTTAROC
DAVID NOONAN 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J V Joiner, N J Noonan & T J Noonan Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Echuca Bm70 on August 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Double Pi with 58.5kg at $101. The race before that second last of 11 at Bendigo Elmore Cup on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Promised Land with 59.5kg at $21. Disappointing of late and others rate better. |
7 JACK HILL |
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| 15 | 9430x |
MADAME LEXIS
NATHAN DUNN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG A G Perks, C H Perks, Mrs L C Perks, H Perks & Miss S Perks Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm78 June 21 over 2500m, 11 len behind The Right Way with 54kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Doomben 3yo Qlty Fillies April 16 over 1350m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ready To Schipp carrying 55.5kg at $51. Contested some handy races last prep and respecting at first run for new camp. |
10 DYLAN DUNN |
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| 16 | 29x15 |
TREMAMORE
SYMON WILDE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), S W Palmer, S D Vines, M S Vines, I E Merrett, M S Veverka, J Mason, D Lamaro, J B Doyle, M Harrington, S T Jackson, D P Fagan, P A Proksa & C Jackson Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Geelong Bm56 September 12 over 1425m defeating Tatsu carrying 60kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm56 on September 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hide Your Assets with 59kg at $8. Up in grade here but will have taken fitness benefit from the two runs back. |
5 R J HURDLE |
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