Donald 02 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Donald Steel Metaland 0 - 56 Handicap 1000m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.48) |
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Plenty of speed runners engaged, with Simply Luscious, Factually and Majestic Maremma prominent. FACTUALLY (12) deserves a change of luck after three second placings from four runs this time in and most of those events have been stronger contests than what she meets here. Has been scratched a few times of late with connections probably looking for the right contest and while she's drawn terribly, she won't find a more winnable 0-56. COOL THE JETS (2) comes across from SA and while that form is normally a rung below Victoria, it might not be the case here so he can measure up. BECAUSEYOU'RE MINE (1) looks out of form on paper but got the ratings drop required last start to make him eligible for this, which is the easiest race he's contested in a while. He can bounce back. SPINHOF (14) has been running well without winning of late but was beaten just over a length last start and draws to again be a player. OVER SHADY (8) is yet to miss a place in four first-up runs and did win a recent trial. SUGGESTED PLAY: Factually each way.
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BECAUSEYOU'RE MINE
SHANE JACKSON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J W Pallot, Ms D M Pallot, M W Badrian, L Davies, C Forbes, Miss T E Hill, L Kitt, C W Martin, Mrs R P A Pallot, W J Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss (Mgr: R L Dyson), P Lawrence, G J Heath, G Liu, Four Brothers (Mgr: S W Dyson) & C Perry Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Warrnambool Bm62 on March 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Damas with 58kg at $6. Before that ran last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on March 13 over 1211m, 9 len behind Dantooine carrying 56.5kg at $4. Form looks terrible, but this much easier than recent starts. |
11 ZAC MOORE |
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| 2 | 6x542 |
COOL THE JETS
JYI LUKEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG J B Lukey, T Choi, D Ascenzio, I A Stuart, Bet In The Shed (Mgr: J M Jenkins), The Trade Federation (Mgr: J S Kelton), L Jones, M Dimech, J Cock & A Cock Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Oakbank 0-56 on April 6 over 1100m, slow going head behind Utah Joe carrying 58kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Trantoro carrying 58kg at $21. SA visitor who only needs to hold his form to be a force. |
16 POLLY BREWSTER |
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| 3 | 20454 |
MINESITE
JOHN D PEARSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J D Pearson At the latest run 4th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on April 16 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Toronado Boom with 60.5kg at $9.50. Before that ran last in a small field at Kerang Bm62 on April 4 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Before The War with 58.5kg at $12. Tested again. |
1 J KEATING |
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| 4 | 80x44 |
RAIN LORD
ANDREW ANGELONE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mr A A D Angelone Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on March 22 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Youraway with 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Naracoorte 0-54 on April 19 over 1100m, 2 len behind Tanna with 60kg at $5.50. Can measure up with the right run. |
13 T P MADDEN |
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| 5 | 1279x |
FRENCH LOVE
ANNE BLACKBURN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Miss I A Blackburn Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Penola Bm66 January 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Salsbury Hill carrying 53kg at $20. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 4 over 1100m, 13 len behind Missile Girl carrying 57.5kg at $101. Might find this a bit too tough. |
12 TAYLA CAMERON |
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| 6 | 5984x |
THE MARINER
STEPHEN LENEHAN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki, J Kimpton, T Heynen, J Przibilla, G Bowey, S Tuohey & D Easson Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Kingscote Bm62 February 21 over 1215m, 13 len behind Purfect Line with 56kg at $21. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Nhill Bm52 December 29 2024 over 1000m, 18 len behind Frose with 60kg at $13. Will be better later on if past form is anything to go by. |
10 CHELSEA THOMPSON |
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| 7 | 23387 |
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 Last start 7th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm62 on April 21 over 975m, 2.75 len behind Maximillius with 51kg at $7.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm56 on April 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind Highly Intrigued carrying 57.5kg at $21. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement. |
4 MS CHELSEA TAYLOR |
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| 8 | 6069x |
OVER SHADY
KATE GOODRICH 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms KL Goodrich & JS Hassall Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 October 13 over 1450m, 6 len behind Bangalow Road carrying 58.5kg at $61. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Moe Bm58 June 19 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind New York Star carrying 60.5kg at $81. Hard to have on form last prep, but recent trial winner who goes well fresh. |
8 LINDA MEECH |
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| 9 | 55875 |
VIPERION
CHARLES CASSAR 8YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs S T Cassar, T C Pannell, N J E Lovett, J A Willaton, Mrs A J Martin, B P Cooney, Ms D Jones, K Moodaley, M McDonald & Mrs N R Lovett Most recently 5th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm56 on April 12 over 975m, 3.5 len behind Reward The Sheriff carrying 57kg at $15. Before that 7th of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on March 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mystery Blonde carrying 58.5kg at $12. Looks tested in this line-up. |
5 DYLAN DEAN |
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| 10 | 33242 |
REDEMPTION TIME
MICHAEL SELL 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs S M Pender, N Kouteris, Miss A Pender, E Mimilas, P Breuer, G Paras, Ms T Karika, M J Coulsell, C Pender & D A Egerton Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Healesville Pic-Trpy on March 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind Epicus with 66.5kg at $1.80. The run before that 4th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 56 on March 14 over 1112m, 2.75 len behind Smarticon carrying 57kg at $12. Looking to others on this occasion. |
6 MAKISHA SALTER |
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| 11 | x8533 |
SIMPLY LUSCIOUS
NATHAN HOBSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss C D Richardson Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Swan Hill Bm62 on April 21 over 975m, 2.25 len behind Maximillius carrying 54.5kg at $21. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Hillston Bm 50 Hcp on April 11 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Noci Di Cocco carrying 57.5kg at $7. Well placed. Last start a good platform for this. |
9 MILOS BUNJEVAC |
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| 12 | x2722 |
FACTUALLY
CHARLES CASSAR 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J A Willaton, C D Plant & B C Plant At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Stawell Bm56 on April 17 over 1107m, 2 len behind Icy Pole carrying 54.5kg at $14. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 4 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Chosen Venture with 56.5kg at $5. Only found one better in 3 of 4 runs this prep and this looks a touch easier than those events. |
15 NEIL FARLEY |
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RAGING MONKEY
LESLIE ROBERTSON 10YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 4 over 1100m, 3 len behind Chosen Venture with 60kg at $10. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Avoca 0 - 56 March 29 over 1100m defeating Shame On Sue with 56kg at $21. Draws to run an improved race. |
2 MS C PULS |
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| 14 | 83634 |
SPINHOF
SHAY KEATING 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S M Keating & B M Keating Most recently 4th of 9 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Stewart carrying 57kg at $14. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Geelong Bm56 on March 22 over 1135m, 3.5 len behind World Action carrying 56.5kg at $61. Consistent performer who 's been running well in stronger races than this. |
7 ALANA KELLY |
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MAJESTIC MAREMMA
OLIVIA OSBORNE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R A Osborne, W B Brisbourne & Dr C P Duddy At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm62 on April 21 over 975m, 6 len behind Maximillius with 54kg at $201. The start before that didn't finish the race at Carrathool Bm50 March 28 over 1000m. Others are preferred. |
14 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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| 16 | 070x0 |
BEAUKATI
JORDY COFFEY 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms B Coffey, W R Reynolds & Mrs N J Reynolds Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Swan Hill Bm62 on April 21 over 975m, 8 len behind Maximillius with 54kg at $201. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Boltonova with 58kg at $7.50. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
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