Werribee   07 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Picklebet Werribee Cup 1600m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.44)  

Genuine tempo with Precious Charm leading the way. Over to the Cup and HOLYMANZ (1) looks very well placed off two good runs this time in. First up he was held up half the straight in the G2 Damien Oliver when beaten three lengths. He sat close to a strong speed in the Cranbourne Cup, got shuffled back and then came again late for a narrow third in a good effort. This is a fair bit easier and while he has to give them all weight, he only needs to hold his form from the good gate to be winning. PRECIOUS CHARM (11) and RUMBLED AGAIN (4) met in the G3 Summoned Stakes recently which Rumbled Again won at a big price. She's run well again since in the G3 Eclipse and has claims while Precious Charm can cross to lead which is always beneficial here. SCHEELITE (10) had no luck in the Cranbourne Cup last time at $10. He meets Holymanz better at the weights. VERDAD (5) was better second up in the Kilmore Cup when chasing a leader who had every favour. Peaks now, he just needs a good ride. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Holymanz.
1 37x83 HOLYMANZ
CIARON MAHER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Lindsay, Mrs J E A Lindsay & N De Chambure
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 11 at Flemington in the G2 Linlithgow on November 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Warnie with 56kg at $18. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Sabaj carrying 57kg at $16. Very good last time and this will take less winning.
5
BEN ALLEN
Black And Gold Checks, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands
2 2413x BOLD SOUL
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G W Cleary
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp August 23 over 2500m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Jennivamoose with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 May 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Angry Skies with 58kg at $26. Likely to need further.
8
ALANA KELLY
Navy, Cream Seams
3 84100 CHARTERHOUSE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G M Bedggood, M J Penny, G Pattison, Mrs M Pattison, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Stingo Group Racing (Mgr: D P Coe), P K & A W Racing (Mgr: AM Weekes), C Schembri, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally), Heritage Racing (Mgr: C Liu) H F Simmons, J Clark, A Hunt & Baxter Lodge
Most recently 11th of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sabaj carrying 56kg at $51. Before that ran last of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 12 over 1600m, 5 len behind Cote Atlantique carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Best is competitive but needs to lift.
3
BILLY EGAN
Black, Green Symbol, Green And White Tartan Sleeves And Cap With Green Symbol And Black Peak
4 08812 RUMBLED AGAIN
MICHAEL TROTTER
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T J Ford, M P Trotter, Mrs M Ford, N J Aulich, R J Stanaway, S G W Gerrard, L King, K King & Boutique Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs M Ford)
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Caulfield in the G3 Eclipse on November 29 over 1800m, slow going head behind Casino Seventeen carrying 54kg at $9. Before that won by a nose at Caulfield G3 Summoned November 15 over 1600m defeating Blindedbythelight with 58kg at $31. Good win last time, chance again.
9
JYE MCNEIL
Black, Gold Horse And Rider Motif And Cap
5 13x72 VERDAD
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S G Griffiths, R D Griffiths, T S G Brown, Ms S Gnanalingam, Mrs K J Pearce, C Macek, D A Kercher, C Cowley, A J Lalor, W P Enright, D Shirley, Thin String Racing (Mgr: P McRedmond) & Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ararat Ararat Bowl on November 9 over 1300m, 7 len behind Run Harry Run with 60.5kg at $6.50. Last start 2nd in a small field at Kilmore in the LR Kilmore Cup on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 54kg at $6. Peaks now and in the mix.
13
PATRICK MOLONEY
Hot Pink, White Crossed Sashes, Shield With Old English P Inside
6 x1617 FORTUNE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), ANR Fortune, Cowarrie Partnership, C Hayden, P L Ward, BLG Racing, Farah Racing, Lifetime Mates, P J Prendergast, C Liu, Hon. G J Williamson, J P Spence, Webbmck Racing, P A Tasker, J M Gurrieri, R Bow, T D Holland, Go Dapotchop Racing & Beartown 44
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Flemington 4yo+ Bm90 on November 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Al Duca carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Randwick Filante October 25 over 1600m defeating Ruby Flyer with 52kg at $10. Minor hope.
10
LINDA MEECH
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
7 1490x DUBLIN JOURNAL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Plaistowe Racing (B Brunton), K Cooke, T Cooke, W Guy, E Kemp, G Martin, S O'Flaherty, D Ryan, R Sims, R Biehl, K Norton, B Dowling, Bay Racing (B Young), I Holloway, D Renehan, T McKiernan, P Fama, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio) & N Agent
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 18 at Flemington Hcp July 19 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty with 52.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 April 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rhinoceros with 59kg at $26. Likely to need this one.
4
LOGAN BATES
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
8 6x653 INDISPENSABLE
CRAIG WEEDING
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Tatura Tat Cup on November 22 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Black Storm with 62kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 12 at Gundagai Snakegully Bm94 on November 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ticklebelly carrying 60kg at $61. Going okay and plummets in weight, not the worst.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Star Cap
9 29x78 JENNI'S MEADOW
MARK WALKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 15 over 1440m, 3 len behind Ndola carrying 58.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 14 at Flemington 4yo+ Bm84 on November 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sabaj with 58.5kg at $21. Must improve to play a role.
15
JETT STANLEY
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
10 5x620 SCHEELITE
KEN & KASEY KEYS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, Mrs D Sventek, B Sventek, P J Heffernan, J Sharrock, Mrs B March, G March, C Parkinson, A Smith & Mrs D Brand
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sabaj carrying 54.5kg at $10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Mornington Psla Cup on November 2 over 1600m, head behind Presser with 55kg at $2.90. Can bounce back with a kinder run.
6
C NEWITT
Pink With Purple Sash And Cap
11 06x15 PRECIOUS CHARM
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S W Wilde, PROF D Llewelyn, Mrs G Donovan, A H Donovan, D C Symons & P G Daffy
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.8 len at Kyneton Bm78 November 5 over 1203m in the wet defeating Tarpaulin with 58.5kg at $9. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Summoned on November 15 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Rumbled Again with 56kg at $8. Can roll forward here and take plenty of catching.
11
HARRY COFFEY
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
12 217x1 BLACK STORM
TIM FITZSIMMONS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
K Lee
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Tatura Tat Cup November 22 over 1450m defeating Porter with 58.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 24 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Itsukushima carrying 62kg at $1.90. Can improve and figure in the finish.
7
TEODORE NUGENT
Red, Royal Blue Stars Arc And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
13 8x074 PRINCE OF HELENA
CRAIG WEEDING
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Cavallaro, C A Favara, C A Weeding & J Iori
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Wodonga Wodonga Cup on November 28 over 1590m, 1.5 len behind Morning Darling carrying 57.5kg at $17. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Gundagai Snakegully Bm94 on November 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ticklebelly carrying 61kg at $41. Faces a tough assignment this time.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
14 8x272 KENGERO
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Four Point Racing, M Longmuir, P Donegan, B Ziegler, T Matina, C Gook, Le Cheval Gris, Yeah Yeah Racing (Mgr: W Gommers), W Pratt, Iona Grey (Mgr: K Wright), L Cottee, D Walker, O Cootes, M Pollard, B Walker, L Andrews, Don't Blame Burnsy (Mgr: S Walter), T Waters & D Cutajar
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Moe Bm78 on November 16 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Fridge Monster with 58.5kg at $2.50. The start before that 7th of 16 at Flemington Mcc Final on November 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Guerite with 57.5kg at $6. Faces a tough assignment this time.
12
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Royal Blue, Yellow Four Pointed Star, Collar And Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
15 x0545 CHARTRES
MATT LAURIE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P Dugan, Mrs V Pucea, S McDonald, S McDonald, Miss S McDonald, Mrs T McDonald, P Gales, Mrs S Gales, P Newton, P Parsons, C Walker, Miss K Manning, N Lovett, H Clement, Dr F Hawker, J Silver, P Hines, Just Horse Racing (Mgr: M Payne), Butters Racing 3 (Mgr: R Butters) & Brave Planet (Mgr: D Taylor)
Last start 5th of 10 at Tatura Tat Cup on November 22 over 1450m, 4 len behind Black Storm with 59kg at $16. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Mornington Psla Cup on November 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Presser with 54kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
RYAN HOUSTON
Yellow, Black And Silver Checked Sash, Silver Sleeves