Werribee 12 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Picklebet Get Your Pickle On BM56 Handicap 1429m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 26) Rail: Out 7m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.39) |
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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Thinking Sensation and Suze Spritz.
THINKING SENSATION (7) stayed out of trouble and led all the way to win his maiden at Donald in his penultimate start, and then held that form when finishing second at Yarra Valley just over 3 weeks ago when sent out as the favourite. The slight drop back in trip will suit him, and he will be hard to beat again. SUZE SPRITZ (12) won her maiden by a length here 2 starts back, and then was beaten by a wide draw as the favourite last time out at Terang 10 days ago. She is still at the improving stage of her career, and from a slightly better gate, she can bounce straight back into the money here. YAKI ISHI (1) did nothing fresh up, and then charged home at big odds second up when finishing runner-up at Echuca 12 days ago. The extra 220m is ideal, and he can go one better, but don't expect another fancy price. IZOLA (11) resumes from a spell, and any market leads are worth following. SHOWMARA (3) is worth another chance with a senior hoop back in the saddle. SUGGESTED PLAY: Suze Spritz each way.
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| 1 | 61x02 |
YAKI ISHI
NEIL DYER 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG N J Dyer, G L O'Sullivan, J A Coleman, Darpuna 4 (Mgr: S Vaughan), C Newnham, SP Dignan, L Pyne, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, L Catoggio, J J Thornycroft, M C Tobin, K K Anderson, B J Fraser, M E Mccarthy, J A Binney & G W Gunton Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at Kyneton Bm62 on December 11 over 1103m, 8 len behind Viasain with 59.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at Echuca Bm56 on December 31 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Zenacity with 62kg at $81. Shaping up nicely and can go on with it. |
5 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 2 | x868x |
FIELDS OF COURAGE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 5YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG Mrs K Flaherty, C J Daly, Mrs A Guida, N Guida, N G V, R L Charley, S Watt, Beartown 48 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), G S Burte, R T D Racing (Mgr: R Norton), W Frendo, G&C Bayview (Mgr: G N Franklin), Wannaberich Racing, W O W W, D L O'Hanlon, D R McQuade, M A Hunter & Fields (Mgr: R Norton) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Sale Bm64 July 31 over 1740m, soft track; 5 len behind Maxxi Bon with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 June 26 over 1300m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Castle On High with 59kg at $9.50. Expecting a positive return. |
1 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 3 | 24788 |
SHOWMARA
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG P Papos, R J Harding, C Sui, B S Ong Tan, Miss S B Barclay, B J Cash, Mrs N L Grant-Taylor, P D Hamilton, J W Joyce, M A Paine, A R Papst, D J Staal, M A Schroeder, A G Walkerden-White, T A De Iulio, R Jones, Mrs A D C Murray, R D Cooper, Jakob's Day 2024 (Mgr: L Glavan) & L Glavan Most recently 8th of 14 at Terang Bm56 on December 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind Luckett with 60.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at Mornington Bm62 on November 27 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 60kg at $10. One of the chances. |
3 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 4 | 15644 |
SIERRA DEE JAY
THOMAS CARBERRY 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG 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 At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Terang Bm56 on December 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind In Her Stride with 62kg at $15. Before that 4th of 7 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Wrigley Field carrying 59kg at $10. Prepared to just watch today. |
6 J ALLEN |
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INFINITE JEST
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG K E Ellis & B Murray At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on December 19 over 1514m, 1.0 len behind Power Cable with 61kg at $4.40. The race before that ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Cl3 on November 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Chest Of Gold carrying 57kg at $101. Not far away last start. Sure to be thereabouts. |
8 T P MADDEN |
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LATE HARVEST
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs I P & Mrs C L Kavanagh, Matik Bloodstock One, C D & Mrs W M A Hughes, A Papanicolaou, S M P C (Mgr: L Jesse), M W Purvis, B N Lehmann, Bobby's (Mgr: S J Walter), R R Banks, Dr J C Ford, S R Wicks, S J Dobinson & M Barnett First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 June 21 over 1628m, soft track; a long neck behind Itwasonlyakiss with 60kg at $8. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Geelong Bm58 May 23 over 1443m, 7 len behind Shubael carrying 60.5kg at $41. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
10 B RAWILLER |
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| 7 | 23312 |
THINKING SENSATION
MATT CUMANI 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Rising Sun Syn Suda Takao (Mgr: K Kawakami), K Hosaka, Ms Y Takimoto, Y Yamamura, T Negishi, T Sakai, N Hiyoshi, S Shirai, Y Ozaki, E Azukizawa, A Izumi, Y Shigeyama, J Shimizu, D Osawa, R Kenna, D Swan, C I Barber, R S S Coralina (Mgr: K Kawakami), S Morisawa & Tarragon (Mgr: G R Flynn) Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on December 19 over 1514m, 2.5 len behind Queensbury with 61kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at Donald 4yo+ Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1350m defeating Moral Turpitude with 59.5kg at $1.60. Likely to feature again. |
4 EOIN WALSH |
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SUNSHINE JENNI
LLOYD KENNEWELL 4YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre) Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Geelong Bm58 June 20 over 1412m, soft track; 8 len behind Glove Artist carrying 60kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Sale Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1411m slow track defeating Cologne carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Will take great benefit from this run. |
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PHOEBE BUFFAY
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 5YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG T V Rider & Mrs L M Bonnington Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at Wangaratta Bm56 on December 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Yam carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 2024 over 1230m, 3 len behind Mr Fortrus carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Will need this run. |
9 ALANA KELLY |
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| 10 | 82081 |
SEATTLE HOPE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG M G Fraser, P A O'Dea, S A Doyle, Mrs L J Le Marshall, R F Le Marshall, J A Smithwick, T Atherton, T Bulman, L A Comber, G Scilini, T J Penny, Amiche Racing, L J Mullins, Empty Pot, Mrs T Maher, Ms N L Elliott, M Brown, L J Mitchell, Mitch Freedman Racing & M F Racing Pack Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Kerang 0 - 56 December 27 over 1400m defeating Hidden Witness carrying 57.5kg at $5. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Tatura F&M Bm56 on December 14 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 60.5kg at $12. In winning form but this a tough assignment. |
13 WILL GORDON |
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| 11 | 8145x |
IZOLA
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG A J A Bosma, M L Thompson, Jomara Bloodstock Ltd, D P Weaver, Mrs A Weaver, D P Wood, G Clarke, M D Baker, Miss M Prouting, T V Membery, Mrs J M Batten, P Rae, Mrs F E Clark, W V Flowerday, M W Daniel, M Maloy, Mrs D A Gibson, G F Walling, G A Thomson & L Smith Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 3 over 2400m, 7 len behind Blacklist carrying 54kg at $7.50. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Tassron with 57.5kg at $16. Everything points to a positive return. |
2 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 12 | 4x216 |
SUZE SPRITZ
LINDSEY SMITH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie) & Hesket Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D J Moodie) At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 13 at Terang Bm56 on January 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Golden Age carrying 59kg at $4.20. The run before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1408m defeating Antalian carrying 56kg at $3.20. Expected to go very well. |
7 R J HURDLE |
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ELLMAKNIFICO
BRIAN MCGRATH 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M M McGrath & P D Jamieson Last start second last of 12 at Wangaratta Bm56 on December 22 over 1170m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Moonbird with 57.5kg at $19. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Stony Creek Cg&E 0 - 56 on December 7 over 1100m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Magic Drum with 57.5kg at $9. Wide draw makes it tough. |
11 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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