Echuca   21 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Border Inn Hotel Moama 0-56 Handicap 1109m

Track: SOFT 7   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.36)  

Just a moderate tempo headed by Lychee Green Tea, Boom Boom Betty and Needawinna. BALGOWAN (11) gave away a start then stormed home to win over 1100m at Kilmore last time out when obviously had benefitted from the previous two runs, so looks poised to go on with things in this type of field. LYCHEE GREEN TEA (8) has been racing consistently this preparation and with the fitness of previous runs, probably gets the best chance to get back into the winner's stall. NEEDAWINNA (6) is still only relatively early in the campaign and might find the distance here more to his liking. BOOM BOOM BETTY (4) is on the back-up after a respectable fourth placing at Terang on Tuesday and can hit back here from a gun draw with Meech aboard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Balgowan each way
1 7510x COUNT OF ANJOU
AFTAB SHAIKH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Shaikh & Miss C R Griffiths
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track 0 - 56 September 20 over 1200m, 10 len behind Chelsea Toff with 60kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 May 3 over 1000m, 2 len behind Boltonova carrying 58kg at $61. Doesn't appeal.
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Navy, White Diamond Sash, White Armbands And Cap
2 78520 MAGIC LEPRECHAUN
ANDREW DALE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A Dale, Mrs D A Craven, C M Terreri, D Martin, Ms A A White, L J Murphy-Dale, L R White, N C Wortlehock, M Collins, R Wellard, Mrs C Wellard, L J Murray & M A Murray
Most recently ran last of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on February 21 over 1209m, 36 len behind Before The War with 60kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Kyneton 0 - 56 on January 31 over 1203m, nose behind Turnaquid with 60kg at $14. Too bad to be true last start, but run prior was good enough and had trialled well since.
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ZOE WALLER
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
3 7380x BRILLAR
JORDY COFFEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B coffey
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at this track 0 - 56 September 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Chelsea Toff with 60kg at $71. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at this track 0 - 58 June 22 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Before The War carrying 59.5kg at $17. Might be better off following this run.
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WILL GORDON
Black, Orange Horseshoe, Armbands And Cap
4 x3994 BOOM BOOM BETTY
JIM CERCHI (JNR)
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
N Kapes, Miss D C Kapes, H Ioannou, Ms A Ioannou, G R Moore, R G Schaeche, A Vamianakis & J Fekete
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Terang Bm56 on March 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Frose with 58kg at $20. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Moe Bm56 on February 22 over 1000m, 4 len behind Stahnado with 59kg at $17. Right in the mix.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
White, Royal Blue Kangaroo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 378x0 FORTYFOUR MAGNUM
DAVID DEAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
L Smith, C M Wells, Ms J Patoir, J A Farac, A Farac, Mrs R E Smith, Ms F T Daly, Miss I J Anderson, Mrs L M Blackmore, Ms D Conquit, Mrs C Higgs, Ms K Britton, Mrs J M O'Connor, Mrs P J Matthews, M R Stewart, Mrs J M Leahy, Mrs R P Sutherland, Mrs T Rooney & Mrs A J Mccorkell
Second-up. First-up after two months struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on March 6 over 1100m, 7 len behind Balgowan carrying 57kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Kyneton Bm62 on December 11 over 1103m, 5 len behind Viasain carrying 57kg at $13. Is a second up winner in the past but others rate better.
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R MCLEOD
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Double Armbands
6 6x514 NEEDAWINNA
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
R A Holburt & B R Holburt
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 at Corowa Cl1 on March 7 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Tesoro Mio with 55kg at $21. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Albury Mdn February 23 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Initiate carrying 52kg at $7.50. Encouraging effort last start. Useful type and can make amends.
3
C J PARISH
Lime Green, Red Diamond Band And Cap
7 1x392 ROSIE'S PROPHECY
DAVID O'PREY
5YO  GR/B  MARE 58.0KG
J A Brown, A L Apps, S Burgess, Mrs M Collins, D Collins, S Collins, Gino's (Mgr: B J Corcoran), Bettycorcs (Mgr: B J Corcoran), B Dixon, Ms R Naish, Ms B Hamdorf, Miss P A Lindsay, N P Matheson, D J McLeod, BinBox Racing (Mgr: K P Naish), Mrs L Rhodes, J Rhodes, Mrs C Burgess & M Owen
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Wangaratta Bm62 on February 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Rumours Abound carrying 56kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 5.5 len behind Jackie's Maid with 61kg at $12. Worth following up with fitness from two runs back under the belt.
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BRENDAN WARD
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 27362 LYCHEE GREEN TEA
HELEN BURNS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs M J Mitton, Mr S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Ms H L Burns, G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, F H J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby & Mrs C M Crossfield
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Edenhope 0 - 56 on March 7 over 1000m, head behind The Wayfarer carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that second last of 7 at Werribee Bm56 on February 17 over 1100m, 7 len behind Alaa Plenty carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Not far away of late. Hit the line well to just miss last start and gets chance to go one better here.
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NEIL FARLEY
Green And Gold Check, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 5699x SMOKEY WARRIOR
DARREN STUMPO
7YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
D J & P J Stumpo
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Tatura F&M Bm56 December 14 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Honey Maker carrying 58kg at $11. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Bendigo F&M Bm62 September 17 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Kokako with 59.5kg at $91. Has won first up in the past but draw makes it tough.
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JAKE DUFFY
Purple, Orange Diamond Band And Cap
10 97x00 AT THE MINT
JASON SELMAN
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Rangal Park Stud
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at Wangaratta F&M Bm62 on February 8 over 1400m, 22 len behind Organics carrying 58kg at $201. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on February 28 over 1300m, 9 len behind Got Out The Fence carrying 58kg at $151. Out of her depth.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Black, Gold Horseshoe, Diamonds Sleeves, Seams Cap
11 x4551 BALGOWAN
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Mrs KJ Davis
Most recently settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Kilmore Bm56 March 6 over 1100m defeating Shanghai Venture with 55kg at $26. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jackie's Maid with 55.5kg at $51. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
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ALANA KELLY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
12 0278x SUPAMANO
MICHAEL GIBSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Gibson & Miss P J Nietvelt
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at this track 0 - 56 September 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mothereens carrying 54.5kg at $14. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 August 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sheila carrying 59.5kg at $10. Doesn't appeal.
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LACHLAN KING
Navy Blue, Yellow Laceby Lodge Stud Logo And Seams
13 0987x TRANSOM
STEPHEN V BROWN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D M Ratcliffe, R M Worbey, B G Williams, M J Schofield & G P Harris
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Hobart Cl1 August 31 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Rare Oro with 55.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Hobart Cl1 May 25 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind The Last Hurrah carrying 57kg at $21. Hard to have until that form turns around.
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V LE BOEUF
Yellow, Black Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
14 0x070 SHOOTING FOR STARS
ANDREW DALE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
A Dale & Mrs A Pickersgill
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Berrigan Bm58 on March 14 over 1100m, 10 len behind Mighty Feat carrying 58kg at $6.50. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on February 21 over 1009m, 6 len behind Sleeping Tiger with 58kg at $26. Looks safely held.
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Steely Grey, White Obelisk, White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
15 9x444 RICH DISPUTE
DAVID O'PREY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Lamb, Mrs L R Sewell, R J Bradsworth, W A Bonnici, Mrs S Clemens, A G Nicholls, M H McIntyre, C W McIntyre, G McIntyre, P H Thompson, N Vo, J F Dinsdale, Mrs P M Dinsdale, B J Kilpatrick, A J Kilpatrick, P K Osmond, S J Richardson, M J Roberts, D J White & D J O'Prey
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 7 at Dederang Pic-Trpy on February 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mighty Feat with 68kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Towong Bm52 on March 7 over 940m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Mr Time carrying 60kg at $12. This tougher than first two runs back.
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Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap