Geelong   15 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Jokers on Ryrie Handicap 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 35)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Steely Hustler is expected to lead at a slick tempo. Tricky race with several key players having strike-rates that make them hard to follow with confidence. For that reason, STEELY HUSTLER (12) might be the go as looks to have more upside than most. Should be ready to fire now at his fourth run back from a spell. KENTAHTEN (1) rarely runs poorly but might have forgotten how to win and does have a horrible gate to contend with. TRUE PROPHET (6) showed great improvement second-up and is a winner of 2 of 12. Big chance for win No 3 today. TIPSY TORONADO (9) was never a factor last start but was going around in BM64/70 grade late last campaign, so she will find this more to her liking. SUGGESTED PLAY: Steely Hustler each way.
1 x2242 KENTAHTEN
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Feek Racing, J Dabrowski, J A Dunlop, R B Dunlop, A L Johns, Mrs H M Kendler, Ms T J McDonald, Miller Dietrich Yerfayze, Mrs C J Rourke, J M Rourke, Smash'd Racing, S W Tatham, Ms S K Armour, Mrs A T Moore, J C Woodman & G A Nicholls
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on February 15 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Controversial Miss with 60kg at $3.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley Cl1 on January 31 over 1523m, 3.5 len behind Williamstown with 54.5kg at $16. Among the better chances.
11
STEPHANIE HATELEY
Gold And White Stripes, Cherry Cap
2 29x61 RUSSIAN SUMMER
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C L Kavanagh, Ms N Grech, Grantleigh (S Jackson), Dr J F Kinnear, Femme Forte Syndicate (Ms D Sullivan), J R Penaluna, Dr E Laufer, Battsy's Boys (G Campbell), G N Doyle, P J Duperouzel, S D Lockwood, S G Hill, B J Corcoran, S Wait, O H A Racing (R Davidson) & G Wright
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 11 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on January 24 over 1204m, 2.75 len behind MacEdonian Marvel with 58kg at $11. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Bendigo 0 - 58 February 15 over 1300m defeating Pammy Joy with 58kg at $4.60. Can measure up with the right run.
14
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
3 9x78x TAKE ME TO CHURCH
CAMERON THOMPSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L J Vary, Mrs M G Vary, Mrs S J Thompson, Mrs S F Bricknell, Mrs C J Lee, M R Hester, J Foley, L G Hester, B J Young & R W Morrison
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 December 8 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind O'Ziggy carrying 55kg at $26. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Prince Of Sorts with 59kg at $8. Will take great benefit from this outing.
9
JACK HILL
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves and Cap
4 3953x SPORTS IDOL
MATTHEW SMERDON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K D Whykes
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Stawell Bm58 January 5 2024 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Amenophis carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Swan Hill Bm58 September 19 2023 over 1200m, a long neck behind Hay Cliffy carrying 59.5kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
7
MADISON LLOYD
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Blue Cap
5 15634 DONATION
BARRY GOODWIN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Goodwin, B J Goodwin & N D Plant
Racing well. Last start 4th of 12 at Colac 0 - 58 on March 2 over 1208m, 2.75 len behind Sunburnt with 59kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on February 15 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Russian Summer carrying 59kg at $13. Top-three chance.
6
R MCLEOD
CERISE, PURPLE STARS, PINK SLEEVES AND PURPLE CAP
6 66x73 TRUE PROPHET
JAMIE GIBBONS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Panzera, Miss K M Gibbons, J Luci, R Raco, T Falcone, G Brunetti, Ms K G Harrison & J Scire
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on February 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind My Boy Nick carrying 59kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on March 1 over 1300m, 2 len behind Catalina Black Cat carrying 59kg at $21. Should be ready after two runs back.
10
NEIL FARLEY
Black, Grey Horse
7 2237x AUREATE
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Goodwin & Two Pods Racing (Mgr: P Podbury)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Sale Bm64 January 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Gracious Diva with 54kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track 0 - 58 November 17 over 1335m, a nose behind Long Lost Friend carrying 59kg at $5.50. Will take great benefit from this run.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
8 48081 CHICA CON SUERTE
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, Ms A J Dawe, Mrs K E Johnson, Ms M Tsihlakis, Mrs S G Mills, Mrs K J Troon, Mrs J Kalogerakis, Mrs G Millikan, Mrs A L Nunn, Mrs A Wakefield, Mrs J Shanahan, Mrs K Tracy, Mrs J Degenhardt, Mrs A Johnston, Mrs P M Clark, Mrs F S Milano, A J Willoughby & Miss G M Prebble
Last start won by a head at Ararat Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1300m defeating Figurante with 57.5kg at $9. Before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1454m, 6 len behind Chase Your Dreams carrying 58kg at $9.50. Last start winner who should go well again.
3
J ALLEN
White, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Navy Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 237x0 TIPSY TORONADO
JASON WARREN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J Warren, Ms K E A Warren, R J Townsend, T Kneebone, The Better Side of Life (Mgr: A Townsend), R Weiss, B Hayne, Prosen Racing (Mgr: D K Prouse), N Bell, Mrs S J Bell, S K McNamara, G Farrugia, P J Veacock, Mrs E A Golley & DBM Equine (Mgr: M D O'callaghan)
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Morphettville 0-68 on February 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bakeel with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw September 6 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Socially Red carrying 57.5kg at $1.60. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
1
CELINE GAUDRAY
YELLOW AND NAVY BLUE STRIPES, STARS CAP
10 5570x WORLD ACTION
AARON PURCELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing & J F P Schmidt
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm64 June 22 over 1540m, soft track; 14 len behind Willybeafactor carrying 55kg at $17. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Hamilton Bm58 January 12 2024 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind True Nobility carrying 58kg at $19. Prefer to see how she returns.
2
T P MADDEN
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
11 67494 MACOCHA
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Mackenzie, J Halsall, B Swifte, P Murray, W Rigg, W McTaggart, M Hughes, C Burdon, S Bennett, G O'Sullivan, A Geldart, S McAlister, M Mcmillan, Purring V8, D S C Racing, Border Reivers, Blue Moon Racing, DDGT Racing, The Special Two & Donros Syndicate
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on February 15 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Russian Summer carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Before that 9th of 13 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on February 1 over 1203m, 3 len behind Seattle Hope with 55.5kg at $9. Knocking on the door and is among the better chances despite wide draw.
11
MITCHELL AITKEN
Purple, Gold 5 Stars, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap With Gold Star
12 0x225 STEELY HUSTLER
JAMIE EDWARDS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M P Kline, C Gurlu, M A Crough, B Micevski, J Micevski, I P Sutika, P Waller, D Walker, R Skenderis, B F Kennedy, T Kennedy & M McLean
Last start 5th of 9 at Ararat 0 - 58 on February 16 over 1300m, 4 len behind Asawin with 57.5kg at $6.50. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 on February 8 over 1209m, 0.5 len behind Five Star King carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Major player.
8
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, Deep Red Chevron, Chevron Sleeves, Spots Cap
13 58595 DRINK THEN KISS
WAYNE WALTERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
C A Vraca, Mrs F R Walters, Mrs J M Vraca, L Vraca & M Vraca
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Horsham Bm64 on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Oak Park Rebel with 55kg at $91. The start before that ran last of 9 at Camperdown Bm64 on January 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Crepescule with 56kg at $26. Can improve again. Well placed in this line-up and can improve.
5
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
14 69x65 ILIAD
LISA JONES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
L M Jones
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming second last of 7 at Stony Creek F&M 0 - 58 on January 4 over 1100m, 10 len behind Trak Chiller with 60kg at $17. Second-up 5th of 13 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on February 1 over 1203m, 4 len behind Flick Roll with 57.5kg at $31. Looking elsewhere.
17
TIANNI CHAPMAN
Gold, White Fleur De Lys And Armbands
15 1000x SACRED TED
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing No 1, K Franklin, Mrs J Franklin, D Franklin, Mrs S Brodie, Killara Racing Pty Ltd, G Vassis, D Headrick, Worth Waiting For, B McFarlane, S Miller, M Bingham, Feehan Racing, P Christiansen, Mrs J Christiansen, Mustangs, D Lee, M Zahra, Three Vics & A Crow & Paddington
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 September 17 over 2050m, 14 len behind Dancing Duck carrying 59kg at $26. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1312m, soft track; 14 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 59.5kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
WILL GORDON
White, Royal Blue And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
16 03870 DARRA LINEN
KELVIN BOURKE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs B J Warton, Mrs M Pearson & G Pearson
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 13 at Murray Bridge F&M Bm58 on February 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Greenidge carrying 53.5kg at $41. The run before that 7th of 12 at Penola 0-54 on January 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bull Dust with 56kg at $31. Very hard to entertain.
1
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
17 76x74 RONS FINEST CHOICE
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A T Oh, A F Md Ali, R Shim & P C Lee
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Sale Bm58 on February 25 over 1210m, 6 len behind Akicita with 61kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Moe Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1217m on a soft track defeating Alotofsoju carrying 59.5kg at $4. Needs to lift but fitter for first-up outing.
13
K JENNINGS
Red, Black And White Checks Quarters, White Sleeves, Black And White Checks Cap