Warrnambool   11 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Daly's IGA Koroit Cup 1700m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.98)  

Expecting a strong gallop with Feargal and Chairman taking up the running over Lightning Express. UNSEEN RULER (7) has been good in two runs back from a spell, not far away in a similar race here as favourite last time out. Drawn to get back again but should be hard to hold out. CHAIRMAN (9) is going well in these sorts of country cups and has claims again. Carries just 53kg after the claim. BRUNG KING (2) won well in easier last time and is in the mix from a low draw. Race has some good depth to it. ENTRUSTING (3) placed last start and still has upside early in his career. FEARGAL (12) has improved with each run this campaign. Should be hitting his peak fourth run from a spell and can give them all something to chase. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Unseen Ruler.
1 899x3 SUNSETS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mailbag Bloodstock(J Rayner), Miss S Jenkins, D Lee, Sheoak Racing (G Bourke), T Forrester, G Grant, E Jackson, M Kefford, Mrs A Kefford, M Maher, Ms C Porter, R Steyger, B Wilson, Mrs K Holgate, Mrs A Rayner, The Sunset Club (J Rayner), G Fitzgerald, S Najda & Mayford Park 4 (B Maya)
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on December 20 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Roadcone with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Torranzino carrying 54kg at $41. Excellent return and is the class runner here.
7
J ALLEN
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
2 05561 BRUNG KING
HENRY DWYER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Balderstone, J Balderstone, Miss J A Fenton & Miss S Fenton
Last start won by 1.5 len at this track Bm62 December 31 over 1700m defeating Feargal carrying 60kg at $12. Before that got back early 6th of 9 at Mornington Bm70 on December 17 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Welcometotheshow with 59.5kg at $15. In form and is a solid top-three hope.
2
SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Black Circles And Cap
3 56103 ENTRUSTING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
At the latest run in a small field at Murray Bridge Bm80 on December 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind I Catchem Fox with 56kg at $4.20. Before that of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on November 29 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Opening Address with 59kg at $21. Include.
10
J ALLEN
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
4 740x8 KHOR
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R A E Lyons, E J Hornbrook, P D Harrison, D Harrison, P N Kean, B J Anderton, EST L E Anderton, F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler & J P Van Duuren
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at this track Woodford Cup on December 31 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Ocean Beyond carrying 52kg at $15. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Flemington Bm84 on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Smokin' Princess carrying 54kg at $61. Fitter but see again.
5
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Yellow And Red Stripes, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap
5 10475 LIGHTNING EXPRESS
AARON PURCELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
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
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Penshurst Penshurst Cup on November 22 over 2000m, 2 len behind Chairman carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Donald Don Cup on November 16 over 1620m, 3 len behind Dark Journey with 54.5kg at $31. Minor chance.
4
LINDA MEECH
Purple, Gold Yoke And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 x5342 MISTER ME
SHANE JACKSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
M Krauser, D Davidson, M Wolper, M B Davidson, M Olenski & Footy Racing Pty Ltd
Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Woodford Cup on December 31 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Ocean Beyond with 54kg at $7. Before that 4th of 10 at Tatura Tat Cup on November 22 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Black Storm with 56kg at $26. Big chance on latest.
5
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Yellow Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 98x43 UNSEEN RULER
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs U Williams, J Clifford, N Clifford, P Clifford, G Toll, G Ross, Dr F Hawker, Sunday Knight (Mgr: P Mitchem), J Andrews, C D'Cruz, M Trevorrow, Time To Win (Mgr: J McManus), In Law Racing (Mgr: C Day), G Homley, Partnam, Ms J Gibson, P Mansford, D Dunstan & Garden FortyFour Cave
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 10 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Stealth Of Night with 60.5kg at $41. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Woodford Cup on December 31 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Ocean Beyond carrying 54kg at $2.50. Peaks now and will be hard to hold out.
9
D YENDALL
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
8 920x1 SIRIUS BLACK
PAUL PREUSKER
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
M Horne, N Gloury, D Streete, S Gavin, D Kavanagh, Smoba's Get Sirius, Mrs S Horne, A Hopkins, B Gloury, G Gloury & Ramp It Up
Second run back. First-up after two months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Nhill Nhill Cup December 26 over 1650m defeating Buillt with 55kg at $4.40. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Em Sixty with 61kg at $41. Fitter again but this is harder.
1
HARRY GRACE
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 32315 CHAIRMAN
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss R M Morey
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Bordertown Bord Cup Bm 74 on December 14 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Vega Magnifico with 57kg at $3.70. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Penshurst Penshurst Cup November 22 over 2000m defeating Crafty Boss with 55kg at $3.60. Can roll forward and give a sight.
8
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 38754 BABY RIDER
HELEN BURNS
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, Mrs K A Stojanovski, S Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Mrs H L Burns, W A Mitton, Mrs C M Crossfield, G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, F H J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, Mrs N Morrish, J Morrish, S M Buying, Mrs K R Buying & B Buying
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Burrumbeet Bbt Cup on January 1 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Station One carrying 55kg at $17. Before that 5th of 7 at Nhill Nhill Cup on December 26 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Sirius Black carrying 55kg at $12. Thereabouts last time but unlikely to test the top few.
3
RYAN HOUSTON
Green And Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 120x6 OUR BAMBINO
SIMON RYAN
9YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K Ryan, F McCarthy, S Curtis & M Farmer
Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 8 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on December 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Four Outlaws carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Osman with 55.5kg at $26. Has won second up before but others are going much better.
6
ALANA KELLY
Blue And Pink Diamonds, Blue Cap
12 0x042 FEARGAL
SHANE JACKSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss J Baker, P T Hepburn, A F Pedley, Ms L Erskine, J Oppedisano, P Couty, HAACKA (Mgr: A White), Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), Mrs K W Barker, H Fitzpatrick, Yarbo (Mgr: A R King), L Cann, A P Main, Mrs A Slorach, G Scott & Coupla Cold Ones (Mgr: Mrs D Waayers)
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track Bm62 on December 31 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Brung King carrying 58.5kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 14 at Terang Bm56 on December 16 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Luckett with 59.5kg at $21. Looking to others.
7
MELISSA JULIUS
Light Blue, Claret Star, Light Blue, Claret Star Cap