Moe   25 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Programmed Maintenance 0-56 Handicap 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.28)  

Strong tempo primarily from Strikeout, Littlebirdie and Vision Thing over Russian Roni and Foggy Bottom. HOTINHERRE (5) caught the eye late first-up when a big price. Was again doing her best work late last time but just got too far back. There's a chance that might happen again from the wide draw, but she should be nearing peak fitness and this isn't as strong as the past two starts. RUSSIAN RONI (2) was below his best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 4 lengths over 1746m at Sale. The three runs since the picnic victory have all been in 62 grade, so he'll appreciate a look at 56 company. NORTHWOOD VAMOOSE (10) was in the firing line on the corner first-up before being beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth over 1732m at Sale. She'll have come on from that and the drop back in grade probably suits as well. STAND BY ME NED (3) ran his best race of the prep last start and has previously won at 1600m. FOGGY BOTTOM (7) was terrible last start but was beaten 3/4 of a length the start prior in 62 grade so deserves another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hotinherre to win.
1 0x776 CHAMBERS BAY
M C WATTS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs B E Watts & M C Watts
Last start ran last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm62 on April 10 over 1500m, slow going 10 len behind Stay Silent carrying 58kg at $81. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at Yarra Valley Cg&E Bm56 on March 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Got Out The Fence with 61.5kg at $26. This easier than last start, but was still beaten a long way.
15
OLIVIA EAST
Khaki, ANZAC Insignia
2 61356 RUSSIAN RONI
REBECCA KELLY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R J Kelly, T D Kelly, Mrs F E Wright, G J Wright & C Perry
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Sale Bm62 on April 19 over 1746m, 4 len behind Grand Sage with 58kg at $4.60. The race before that 5th of 9 at Sale Bm62 on April 8 over 1732m, 2.75 len behind Cyclone Harmony with 58kg at $11. Back in grade, draws well and gets in well after the claim.
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RUBY LAMONT
Purple, Red Diamond Band, Aqua Sleeves, Purple Cap, Aqua Diamond
3 x0903 STAND BY ME NED
M LAWSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
T S Monti & Ms A M Harden
Last start 3rd of 12 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Foxy Heart carrying 59kg at $12. The run before that 11th of 13 at Echuca 0 - 56 on March 21 over 1412m, 6 len behind Acheter carrying 60kg at $18. Big improver last start, so could go on with it.
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EOIN WALSH
Pink And Black Diamonds, Pink Sleeves And Cap
4 27567 SWIFT POWER
DEAN GRASS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P Caruso
Most recently 7th of 11 at Geelong Bm56 on April 10 over 1312m, slow going 4 len behind Brazenga with 59.5kg at $15. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on March 31 over 1457m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Antalian with 60kg at $12. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field.
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K JENNINGS
Old Gold, Black Diabolo, Diabolo Sleeves, Halved Cap
5 89x35 HOTINHERRE
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Good Grass 2025 (Mgr: Ms C L Hains)
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm56 on March 22 over 1335m, neck behind Seattle Hope carrying 58.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Geelong Bm56 on April 10 over 1512m, slow going 2.75 len behind Short Reply with 58.5kg at $9.50. Barrier hurts but ready for a peak run.
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THEODORE LADD
Brown, White Shamrock Outline, Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
6 30685 FASHION FIGHTER
PETER JAQUES
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
B Jaques ,Dr M McClusky , B Facey, P Wallace, J Cleland, M Gleeson
Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Catch A Break with 58.5kg at $3.90. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 56 on April 4 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Our Sassy Lady with 58kg at $7. Will need to do a lot more.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Purple, Lime Star, Purple With Lime Star Sleeves And Cap
7 28528 FOGGY BOTTOM
MRS JULIE TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J Ryan & Mrs K Darveniza
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Seymour Bm56 on April 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Oceans Above carrying 58kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 8 at Bairnsdale 0 - 62 on March 22 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Cryptic Clue carrying 55kg at $21. Best form measures up favourably so cannot be underestimated.
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A MC CABE
Pale Blue, Gold Sash, Maroon Sleeves, Gold Cap
8 09817 OCEAN'S JEN
ANDREW PERDON
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A R Perdon, S Boulton, Mrs S Boulton, Ms T M Cross & P Rosenberg
Most recently 7th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Foxy Heart with 58kg at $14. Before that won by a long-neck at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy April 5 over 1200m defeating Irresistible Sir with 68kg at $5. Looks tested again.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves With Navy Horseshoes, Checked Cap
9 60x09 THEOPHILUS
THOMAS SADLER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
E C H Wong, Kaywin Bloodstock (Mgr: E C H Wong) & Ms A S C Chu
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 11th of 14 at Geelong 0 - 56 on March 14 over 1312m, 5 len behind Qubella carrying 59kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Kyneton 0 - 56 on March 28 over 1461m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Dubai Fountain with 58.5kg at $26. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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LACHLAN KING
Turquoise, Baby Pink Epaulettes, White Sleeves, Baby Pink Chevrons And Cap
10 970x6 NORTHWOOD VAMOOSE
SALLY WYNNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs DL Wynne, S D C Watson, K Robinson, B G Downard, P Seaman, L Bloomfield, R Bloomfield, B Kidd, D J McLellan & G Tamuakologos
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Sale Bm62 on April 8 over 1732m, 3.5 len behind Cyclone Harmony carrying 54kg at $31. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Mornington Bm62 on November 27 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 57.5kg at $61. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
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MS S WYNNE
Purple And Mauve Halves, White S, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap And Pom Pom
11 x600x OPUS
SIMONE MANNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Woodmanston Racing
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 July 21 over 2200m, soft track; 40 len behind West Indies with 54kg at $151. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Terang 0-58 June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Cortain with 68kg at $31. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
MITCHELL AITKEN
Purple, Gold Diamond Band, Gold And Silver Checked Diamonds Sleeves, Gold Cap, Purple Seams
12 84467 ARIA ELECTRA
SHARYN TROLOVE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
DJ Wigg & SL Trolove
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Catch A Break carrying 57.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 10 at Sale Bm62 on March 29 over 1717m, slow going 6 len behind High Tempo with 54kg at $21. Hard to have.
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JACKIE BERIMAN
White, Royal Blue Shamrock And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 80x00 ROSE OF ENGLAND
SHARYN TROLOVE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
D J Wigg, Miss S L Trolove, G Stoitsis & P Stoitsis
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Sale Bm62 on March 29 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Akicita carrying 54kg at $51. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Foxy Heart with 56kg at $21. Needs to go to another level to match these.
8
SHERIDAN CLARKE
White, Royal Blue Shamrock And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 476x8 VISION THING
RENEE POLA
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
M Stock & Vision Thing Racing (Mgr: M Stock)
Second run back. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Foxy Heart with 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Simply Outrageous with 56kg at $201. Will be better for the first-up run, but draw makes things very tough.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Royal Blue, Orange Five Stars, Sleeves And Cap With Royal Blue Star
15 62126 LITTLEBIRDIE
TROY KILGOWER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T D Kilgower & Z Kilgower
Most recently 6th of 8 at Sale Bm62 on April 19 over 1429m, 3 len behind La Belle Grande with 54kg at $151. Before that 2nd in a small field at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy3 on April 5 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Enough War carrying 66.5kg at $1.85. Found the step up from picnic grade too much last time, so hard to tip with confidence.
4
J DAROSE
Blue, Red Diamond, Red Cap
16 09121 ELITE PETE
TROY KILGOWER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Parr, W M Macdonald, Ms G M Evans, Mrs K Lont, Ms L T Lamb, J Lamb, Ms J Pollock, Ms C A Buckle-Stimson, Ms G Smith, A Smith, Mrs J Uren, B Uren, D J Wigg & Miss S L Trolove
Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at Yea Pic-Trpy3 April 18 over 1300m defeating Frostration with 66.5kg at $7. Before that second last in a small field at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 on April 11 over 1008m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Flower Gallery with 66.5kg at $2.20. In good form at the picnics but that rarely translates to this grade.
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Blue, Red Diamond, Red Cap
17 62652 STRIKEOUT
CHRISTINE BOYD
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R P Douglas
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 on April 4 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Nic Says No carrying 63.5kg at $13. Before that 5th of 8 at Healesville Pic-Trpy2 on March 28 over 1650m, in the wet; 10 len behind Seeking Prophet with 64kg at $9. Others preferred.
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Royal Blue, Light Blue Hoops And Quartered Cap