Warrnambool   28 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Whalers Hotel BM58 Handicap 2000m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 3.5m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.25)  

Should be a keen tempo with Girls Girls Girls, Circle The Sun and Pride Of Proisir prominent. NO RUMOURS (2) deserved the Maiden win at Ballarat over this distance and it was a big effort from back in the field. He's likely to give away a start again, but no surprise to see him take the next step. GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS (3) comfortably won a 70 at Geelong and has been within range the two runs since, in stronger than this. Maps well and will be fancied to win. MICKIO (7) was heavily bet and resumed with a near miss at Geelong over 1700m. Proven second up and has plenty up his sleeve. He also has claims. CIRCLE THE SUN (11) will be hurdling soon, but will be fitter and won't be far away, benefitting from a 3kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with No Rumours.
1 1630x CHRISTMAS
PAUL PREUSKER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
P A Preusker, J R Burke, R W McIntosh, F C Belot, K A J Peach, G J Morrow, G L Hayter, Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), G P Herrmann, K J Jones, M T Magrath, B J McPhee, Mrs S R Sullivan, K C Garland & Mrs B Hahnel
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 October 17 over 2600m, 23 len behind Kodiak Bear with 60.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 May 24 over 1760m, soft track; 7 len behind Jackand carrying 59.5kg at $11. Later.
7
MS C PULS
Emerald Green, Gold V, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 6x341 NO RUMOURS
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
P A Preusker, Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell), F C Belot, D Ruiz & R Harrowfield
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw February 23 over 2000m defeating Geemes carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Mummsie with 59.5kg at $2.80. Can repeat the dose.
6
R J HURDLE
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 22125 GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr, W J Snelling, P M McDonald, P F Kerr & A Adamczyk
At the latest run second last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 5 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Mozu Marcassin with 57.5kg at $3.20. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on January 4 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Goldenstatewarrior carrying 52kg at $5.50. Well-placed to take this out.
3
JACK HILL
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
4 x8566 RAPID IMPACT
SIMON RYAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M Farmer, Mrs K Farmer, M Izzo, J White, S Jervies, B McNamara, S Martin, M Farmer, Mrs M Farmer, I Hart, Hart Racing (Mgr: S Hart), J Rylance & Mrs C Rylance
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Terang Bm58-Hwgt on February 28 over 1850m, 4.5 len behind Turn It Up Tommy with 70.5kg at $42. The run before that second last of 7 at Wagga Bm82(79) on January 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Victory Roll carrying 55kg at $61. Others make more appeal.
11
MELISSA JULIUS
Deep Navy, Cream Double Vees And Sleeves, Spots Cap
5 77786 THE TRUE BELIEVER
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C Ryan
Most recently 6th of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-62 on March 21 over 1550m, 5 len behind Frankel Star carrying 56.5kg at $14. The race before that 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on January 24 over 3000m, 14 len behind Highland Blaze with 55.5kg at $61. Passing.
9
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Pink And Blue Diagonal Stripes, Pink Cap
6 57315 THINK I'M FAMOUS
NIGEL BLACKISTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, S C M Greene, Mrs L C Lawlor, C J Lawlor, T R Peck, L B Allsopp, Mrs A Allsopp, M D Tramacchi, M Tramacchi, J Loccisano, V Loccisano, Mrs M Loccisano, Mrs L Loccisano, Miss N Loccisano, Miss C Loccisano & V Loccisano
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on February 28 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind Expeetee carrying 56kg at $13. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Kyneton 0 - 58 February 1 over 1856m defeating Caboteur carrying 58kg at $3.70. Sure to be thereabouts.
10
J FRY
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom
7 x80x4 MICKIO
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: A Ottobre)
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 14 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Star Ruler with 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on September 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Statuario carrying 57.5kg at $15. Strips fitter and is one of the leading chances.
5
C NEWITT
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
8 6505x SERENADE THE STARS
ERIC MUSGROVE
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I E H Musgrove, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan & C J M Bond
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 March 29 over 2580m, 4 len behind The Yachtsman with 56kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Pakenham Bm58 January 11 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Vegas On Fire with 63kg at $101. Might be better off following this outing.
2
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
9 62f6x FORT CHARLES
ERIC MUSGROVE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Morgan, R A Rae, M B Garnham, Mrs S L Morgan, Mrs I E H Musgrove, J Jupp & A B Jupp
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Ballarat Bm120 Chase August 25 over 3600m, soft track; 36 len behind Duke Of Bedford with 67kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Wangaratta Bm64 March 2 2024 over 2000m, 9 len behind Swindon Lass with 56.5kg at $81. Will take great benefit from this run.
1
ROSS O'SULLIVAN
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
10 77686 PRIDE OF PROISIR
JOANNE MUGAVIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss J R Mugavin
Last start couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Edenhope 0 - 58 on March 8 over 1850m, 7 len behind Vizie carrying 59.5kg at $41. Before that ran last of 8 at Kilmore Bm58-Hwgt on February 11 over 2012m, 13 len behind Sunny Times carrying 69.5kg at $20. Unlikely to feature.
10
LESTER GRACE
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap
11 122x5 CIRCLE THE SUN
ERIC MUSGROVE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
I E Musgrove, P J & Mrs L Morgan, D Bowman, A G Durrant, B A & Mrs J Hodgson, A G Hodgson, C J Constantine, C J Bond, Mrs N Borzillo & P Cousins
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years 5th of 8 at Pakenham Bm58 on March 20 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Allibor with 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 2 2023 over 1850m, slow going 12 len behind Rylstone carrying 57.5kg at $51. Minor claims.
4
SARAH FIELD
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
12 781x9 NIGHT MELODY
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C J Littlefield, M Cording, P White, K P Nolan, R Watson, E M Skok, Merr Racing (Mgr: E M Skok), C M Walsh, P A Baldi, Commandee (Mgr: K J Ardley), R Johnson, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), P J Murray, Mrs L M Murray, J W Frazer, J D Harrigan, Mrs C L Rogers, P Menzies, Ms C Green & J Foutras
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 9 at Stony Creek 0 - 58 on March 9 over 2114m, 12 len behind Frank Express with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on September 30 over 1619m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Yorkel carrying 57.5kg at $13. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
13 x0306 SANDPIPER
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
F Salanitri, R Paul, S Nassif, J Kazzi, Y Dimassy, D Ibrahim, S Legas, N Paul, C Vasiliou, A Capaldi, D Ruggiero, G Olson & I Galbraith
Most recently 11th of 16 at Caulfield Country Mile on March 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Electric Belle carrying 54.5kg at $151. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Ararat Bm64 on March 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 54kg at $51. Keep onside.
2
T P MADDEN
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
14 5960x DELCOFF
MARK GREIG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms H M McDowall, M W Greig, F Meade & J Turland
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at this track Jericho Cup December 1 over 4600m, on heavy track; 89 len behind Farag with 65kg at $101. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Geelong Bm58 April 12 over 1500m, 5 len behind Lucky Compass with 56kg at $151. Prefer others.
8
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Seams Sleeves And Cap
15 75183 INITIAL MOMENT
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), V J Nally, J F Hardwick, Mrs K J Hardwick & Trains (Mgr: B J Nally)
Useful type. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at Naracoorte Cl1-Sw on February 16 over 2000m, 9 len behind Zain Prince with 57kg at $4. Before that favourite; won by a head at Horsham Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1800m defeating Saint Galentine with 57.5kg at $2.50. Risking.
7
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap