Hamilton   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Taylor Toyota BM56 Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.06)  

A strong gallop is likely with Jessup and Shooter Mcgavin taking up the running, closely attended by Royal Inference and Emmcee. MATROOSHI (9) was backed off the map at Warrnambool in longer and then came back to this distance, placing at Ballarat. That stacks up, and Meech rides today and will push forward. With average luck, she can go one better. SHOOTER MCGAVIN (2) resumed off placings on the synthetic and charged home from the back to just miss an unlikely win at Ararat. He's much improved and draws low today. Presents fitter and the longer sprint should be right up his alley. JESSUP (3) has raced favourite twice since his easy win at Traralgon at this level. Comes back in grade with a handy 3kg claim and the speedy gelding is sure to give a big sight. HE'S GODSPEED (1) draws awkwardly but won't know himself in a 56. Has Egan aboard today and must be considered. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Matrooshi.
1 x4274 HE'S GODSPEED
DANIEL BOWMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Hello Possum (Mrs D Bowman), G R Beadle, S Byron, S A Byron, P Chapman, R C Collins, C S Grant, A J Lynch, G J Munro, A Mutluel, Landslide Inc (P Clarke), Dream A Little Dream (Mrs F Pengelly), L Reichelt, M Sadler, Goodtry (P Seuren), Twenty Seven Forty (P McDowall), STM2020 (S Zambelli) & J Cook
Most recently 4th of 10 at Donald Bm66 on November 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Masked Marauder with 58kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Nicajon carrying 61kg at $9.50. Best form measures up.
12
BILLY EGAN
Lime, Red Epaulettes And Hooped Cap
2 122x2 SHOOTER MCGAVIN
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
J W Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss, B F Box, B J Collins, J T D Dewsbury, Miss S A Dicker, Mrs E J Dyson, R H Dyson, A Howlett, Dr S P Brown, Mrs R P A Pallot, Miss L K Pallot, D J Prout, D Paterson, G Schimleck, Ms A M Salt, T E Murray, Grandview Fields,S G Schimleck & D Templeton
Second run back. First-up after three months came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Ararat Bm56 on November 25 over 1100m, neck behind The Kill Club with 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Moe Bm58 on April 25 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Faithinher carrying 61.5kg at $14. Go close.
3
T P MADDEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
3 x4122 JESSUP
SHAWN MATHRICK
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
B A Mathrick, Miss K J Carvill, W R Louden & Ms M E Wilson
Form hard to fault. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1430m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Ataegina carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Kyneton Bm56 on November 18 over 1215m, 2.75 len behind Russian Front carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. Not far away last time. Among the best chances.
7
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Purple With Black Stars, Pink Sleeves With Black Armbands, Purple Cap
4 x1564 SIERRA DEE JAY
THOMAS CARBERRY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M T Leonard, Mrs H M Leonard, W R Ricciardi, P W Bagnall, Mrs S Bagnall, J G Leonard, M K Ashton, S J Gavin, D G Ross, D J D'astoli, J F McCashney, I Stephan, D J Leonard, Hamelast to First (Mgr: S J Murphy), Millwater (Mgr: M T Leonard) & B F Davidge
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Wrigley Field with 59kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 8 at Geelong 0 - 62 on September 25 over 1540m, 6 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld carrying 59kg at $21. Prefer to see him back in form.
2
J ALLEN
Blue And Grey Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
5 500x5 WILD WILLY
JAMIE OPPERMAN
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
M A Mullan, S J Lock, D J Klaassens, S M Golebiowski, Mrs A L Lock, R J Dycer, N R Shaw, T A Stokker, Ms R L Clark, J R Williams & B Deans
Second run back. First-up after four months from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Penshurst Bm56 on November 22 over 1284m, 2 len behind Miss Remski with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Mt Gambier Volcano on March 21 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Chipson carrying 54.5kg at $18. He has drawn poorly.
10
BEAU TRELOAR
Black And White Checks, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
6 71x DAISY MAY
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Nottingham (Mgr: S G Payne), Main Ridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P A Roach), One Token Baker (Mgr: A J Worsley), D P Serong, A M Roberts, D Della Rocca, B J Duscher, M D Smith, S W Thomas, C B Cutts, A L Lopes, J J McGauran, Flying Angels (Mgr: C R Kayes) & Mes Chevaux (Mgr: P Athanasakos)
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning by nose Wangaratta Mdn-Sw February 6 over 2000m defeating Chesapeake Babe carrying 57kg at $4.40. On debut seventh of 12 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Millvina with 56kg at $31. Will take great benefit from this run.
4
SARAH FIELD
White, Emerald Band, Royal Blue Stripe, White Cross, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Crosses, Emerald Cap
7 61559 ROYAL INFERENCE
PETER CHOW
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss A K Chow, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, S A Bishop, M Jess, S Ryan, Mrs K A Lenehan, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, N L Mccullagh & Mrs S R Ryan
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Billie Bronx carrying 58.5kg at $51. The start before that 5th of 9 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on October 8 over 1412m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Margie's Boy with 57kg at $26. Prepared to overlook.
13
J FRY
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
8 04576 EMMCEE
AUSTY COFFEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio)
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Wycheproof Bm56 on November 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Brave Charm carrying 59kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Sale Bm62 on September 14 over 1728m, 10 len behind Zambardo with 59kg at $19. Has ability and keep safe.
8
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Four Pointed Star, Collar And Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
9 04242 MATROOSHI
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), D L Guihot, Mrs S M Gleeson, Shems (Mgr: D Guinane), G R Weeks, Rotary Goes Forth (Mgr: A Davies), Forty-One Fullbacks, Three Skins (Mgr: R A Harris), Mrs G M Melican & Sandcastles (Mgr: J E Mahony)
Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ballarat F&M Bm62 on November 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pharoah's Glory with 59.5kg at $3.20. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 30 over 1700m, 4 len behind Super Snitch with 58kg at $1.55. Made headway last time. Can go one better.
11
LINDA MEECH
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
10 1309x TUDAYA
PETER CHOW
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Mackenzie, S Bishop, L Johnson, B Drummond, T Boyle, T Oaklands, OGPIC Syn, G Chow, S Chow, A Chow, J Chow & M Chow
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm62 August 8 over 1814m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 58.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw May 29 over 1400m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Gen Zed carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Will take benefit from this outing.
6
JACK HILL
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
11 6216x CAPITAL GRACE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs E L Browne, Ms N Innes, V A McVean, Mrs V Sharp, Mrs C A Diaco, Miss K L Smith, Miss M Boyd, Mrs T Woolley, Ms K Vaughan, Mrs L Robertson, Dr E Ryan, Starblue Ladies (Mgr: A Senechaud) & S Webber
SCRATCHED.
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WILL GORDON
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Pink Cap
12 9x179 ALL THE WAY BABY
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
S E Dowton, B Joyce, M J McGrath, Mrs B M McGrath, J B Lane, T Quinn, S Haenga & C Kirkham.
Most recently second last of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on November 14 over 1307m, 6 len behind Regal Tycoon carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 11 at Ballarat F&M Bm62 on October 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Go Left with 59kg at $9. This hard.
5
D YENDALL
Orange, White Heart, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Stars
13 83665 DIVINE TURF
CHRIS CALTHORPE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Miss M M Moyle, P W Cormack, L De Morton, A R Fitzpatrick, M J Gingell, G Harrington, Thoroughbred Club of Geelong No. 1, Thoroughbred Club of Geelong No.2, Thoroughbred Club of Geelong No 3 & Thoroughbred Club of Geelong No. 4
Last start 5th of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 on November 18 over 1472m, 6 len behind Preservator with 56kg at $6. The race before that 6th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 31 over 1462m, 3.5 len behind Mamuno carrying 59.5kg at $12. Not keen.
1
EMILY POZMAN
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
14 x4644 LIBERTY RAE
CAMERON THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L R Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J R Wallace, Miss C L Slater & R G Marsden
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Ararat Bm56 on November 25 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Vaderlee carrying 57.5kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 10 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Surfy Pete with 57.5kg at $12. Tested again.
14
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves and Cap
15 440x0 FIRST RETURN
WAYNE WALTERS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett
Second run back. First-up after five months didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 on November 15 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Surfy Pete carrying 59.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Runway Ruler carrying 59.5kg at $31. Outclassed.
9
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Fleur De Lys
16 05929 SOMAURUM
M & L COOPER
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M W R Cooper, Mrs L Cooper, Mrs M L Bant & Mrs V B Cooper
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Ararat Bm56 on November 25 over 1100m, 6 len behind The Kill Club carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Dunkeld 0 - 56 on November 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Prophet's Choice with 57.5kg at $6. Passing here.
17
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Purple, Gold Spots, Sleeves And Cap
17 05507 DASHING REBEL
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A B McKnight, Miss F L Van Kampen,
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bon's Bling with 54kg at $31. The run before that failed to make an impression; 10th of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on October 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind What A Flirt with 59kg at $10. Not keen on his chances.
15
MS C PULS
Lime Green, Brown Spots, Purple Cap
18 708x0 DUKE OF ANJOU
CRAIG STEWART
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C Stewart
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at Bordertown Bm68 on November 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Vexatious Dancer with 52kg at $201. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Penola Bm68 on January 17 over 1075m, 6 len behind Dreamzel with 52.5kg at $71. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
4
MS A HERRMANN
Emerald Green, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap