Warwick Farm   02 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

VALE HELEN FOLEY HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT7   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Very Sewreel. Tough one to close the day. ELBA (1) chimed in late to score a handsome win over 1300m at Newcastle last start, her first since coming up from Victoria. Will enjoy the extra 100m so although up in grade she is a key contender again. PINITO (16) made it seven top-three finishes from as many runs when edged out in a Class 1 over this distance at Newcastle last time out. Honest filly who might sit back from the wide gate but is good enough to finish over the top of these. HEAT MISSILE (15) was first-up from a fifteen-week break and facing the starter for just the third time when a soft all-the-way winner over 1200m at Kembla recently. Promising filly who can spear over, lead, and give them something to catch. MAKENA (5) did a good job first-up here at this distance last start. Always improves second-up so she is right in the picture. GOOD SORT (10) struggled in the Group 3 Kembla Grange Classic last time. Beaten half a length by Aeliana at stakes level last prep so she has the class. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elba each-way.
1 x3091 ELBA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Godolphin (Mgr: V G Cox)
Useful type. Last start won by a head at Newcastle F&M Bm68 March 7 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Titanium Miss with 60.5kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on February 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Written Bligh with 60.5kg at $8.50. Winning prospects.
2
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue
2 3132x VERY SEWREEL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
R H Montague, Ridgmont, A Taylor, D Lilley, A McClure, Mrs A M Pellicano, Australian Chinese Jockey Club 7, Mes Chevaux , G Crispe, Mrs C Nugent, B Nugent, Mrs S Lilley, Ms Y Schauble, S Gorman, Mrs P Gorman, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, Mrs G Daggett-Emmett, Ms K Sloane & Ms J Young
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Launceston in the LR Tas Oaks February 25 2024 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind Wings Of Song carrying 56kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Randwick Kensington 3yo F Mdn December 1 2023 over 1300m slow track defeating Miss Emma with 57.5kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
8
BRAITH NOCK
Red, Red Apple, Green Leaf Inside White Band
3 630x5 OUR EMPRESS ZOE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree), Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Ms C Hayes & C S Hunter
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Newcastle F&M Bm68 on March 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Elba with 61kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Legacies carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Not up to winning this.
9
ANNA ROPER
Red, White Checks
4 22x30 FORTUNEER
MATTHEW HOYSTED
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, Taj Farm, SJ O'Dea, YTB Thoroughbreds, Rubick Package, Haymar Racing, No Pressure Racing, McMeekin Pattison Racing, MA McCaffrey, Mrs HB Betts, KF Treeby, B Shepherd, BJ Shepherd, G Shepherd, M and D Racing,AR Lambert,WD Reeks,DJ Newberry,Miss BP Morrissey & Wunsch & Jones Kids
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 3rd in a small field at Ipswich Cl4-Sw on February 19 over 1100m, 4 len behind Party Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. Second-up 10th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ser Joh carrying 60kg at $20. Looking to others.
1
J PARR
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 527x3 MAKENA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, P Gedoun, I Bruce, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, P J Crotty, N Penklis, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, R B Craigie & W Calabria
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at this track Mares Bm72 on March 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Art Volant carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 September 11 over 1400m defeating Wings Of Desire carrying 57.5kg at $6. Rates highly and is a sound each-way chance.
3
N RAWILLER
Lime, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 515x0 STAR IMPACT
MARK MINERVINI
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), D V McManus, J T Wilks, Grey Fox (Mgr: L R Hunt), Wungali Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey), R L Burton, R J Brown, P A Till, P A Rosenich, R D Dailey, Mrs K A Dailey, From The Track Toyger (Mgr: A J Hardes) & MyGav Racing (Mgr: Ms M Lam)
Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 19 over 1350m, 10 len behind Weeping Woman with 57kg at $71. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Newcastle Bm68 June 22 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Dreamdeel carrying 58.5kg at $6. SCRATCHED.
20
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Gold, Black V And Cap
7 x2168 TARTANA
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, J Govesis, A Stewart & C Attard
Most recently 8th of 14 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Imposant with 55.5kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on March 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mahogany Girl with 55.5kg at $18. SCRATCHED.
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Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
8 7x361 TEHINA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 59.0KG
M J Kirwin, J Halley, D L O'Byrne, Neil Douglas Racing (Mgr: N R Douglas), L M Macri, B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R C S Surace) & Mrs M Texier
At the latest run won by 1.1 len at Wyong F&M Bm64 March 12 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Moonlight Grace carrying 59kg at $3.20. The race before that 6th of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Battle Hymn with 58kg at $10. Can't rule out entirely.
6
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Purple, White Dot Inside Circle, White Dot Cap, Purple Pom Pom
9 10x63 AUNTY RENE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Finemore Thoroughbreds & Planette Thoroughbred Trading Pty Ltd
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track Mares Bm72 on March 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Art Volant with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 19 over 1350m, 4 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 59kg at $17. Might find this a bit rich.
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TOM MARQUAND
Red, White RFT Logo, Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Collar And Cap
10 39x30 GOOD SORT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track F&M Bm72 on February 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Scintilla with 59kg at $5.50. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Verona Rose carrying 54kg at $10. Sure to go well.
4
TOMMY BERRY
Teal, Black Diamond, White And Black Checked Sleeves And Quartered Cap
11 97x45 HALLETT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, GW Holdings, R N Norris, Hedley Racing, T Needham, B J McDonald, Sheffield Racing, D R Fleming, S Bacon, Gee Racing, Just Fun Racing, Silvertail, Mrs S C Murdoch & M J Murdoch
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on February 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gangsta Granny carrying 59kg at $15. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 19 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 59kg at $7.50. Going well. SCRATCHED.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Aquamarine
12 642x7 LITTLE JEANIE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A Kheir, J O'Neill, T Maddern, YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G Sneesby), Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L Timms), N Greenhalgh, Mrs M Greenhalgh, M Hovey, Baggers Naggers (Mgr: J Barker) & Deg Racing
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 19 over 1350m, 5 len behind Weeping Woman with 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 on September 18 over 1580m, 1.75 len behind Seafall with 56.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth throwing in wide exotics.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 83x17 YANKEE ONE
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Cunningham), Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant) & Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe)
Third-up today. First-up won by a long-neck at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 February 21 over 1100m defeating Zoukerino with 54kg at $4. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on March 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Written In Code carrying 58kg at $5.50. Can improve and must be included.
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K MCEVOY
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
14 34481 WILD GYPSY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Newcastle Bm64 March 1 over 1300m defeating Puerto Banus carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Before that second last of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm72 on February 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Don Pedro with 54.5kg at $7. SCRATCHED.
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HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
15 21x1 HEAT MISSILE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
M F De Kock, L M Nestadt, G Barber & Drakenstein Stud (Mgr: Mrs G Rupert)
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 2 len at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 March 22 over 1200m defeating Broadway Follies carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1100m defeating All The Way Baby carrying 56kg at $1.90. Can continue her winning ways. Fitter and looks one of the key chances.
11
TIM CLARK
Cornflour Blue, White Square, Cornflour Blue Cap
16 21x32 PINITO
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Battle Hymn carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 20 over 1400m, head behind Amreekiyah with 58kg at $6. Genuine filly who will be very competitive.
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JASON COLLETT
Royal Blue
17 711x4 HYPERBOLIC
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J Gregg & J Amedee
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on March 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Tehina with 58.5kg at $2.15. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw December 1 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Simply Just with 54kg at $2.40. SCRATCHED.
4
DYLAN GIBBONS
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
18 31 ALABAMA FOX
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs D L Mills, N J Young, Miss M F Cox, Mrs D Iervese, Ms R A Hall, Ms B Verity, Ms B R Stell, D M Robinson, F G Bell, Hon. G J Williamson, J Francis, Mrs C M Cook, Bangaloe Stud, Yu Long Investments, P J V B Racing, Three Amigos, Tantrum Racing & Mundungus Racing
Having third race start. At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Jacob's Ladder with 56.5kg at $13. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Ivy Legend with 57.5kg at $2.20. SCRATCHED.
15
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
19 x9352 MAGNUCAT
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), L M Albutt, A J Barsby, D Burgess, A P Cassin, C J Duggan, D Grech, W J Kemp, K L Leard, K W Mcleod, G & L Breen Racing, Weedon Closers (Mgr: Mrs T G Macek), Darby Racing Go The Cats, Goan Racing, R Mieger, A Frazer & K K Mylonas
Useful type. At the latest run made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Enter The Dragon carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on February 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gangsta Granny carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Worth including.
5
RACHEL KING
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
20 10x70 GOLD PATTERN
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
J V O'Neill, L F Robins, DADs Racing (Mgr: S B Dixon), D W B Cassidy, Brooboys (Mgr: P Baker), Basin Boys (Mgr: G L Baker), S P Treacey, J A D Treloar, T J Henderson, Peter Georgiou, R K Duncan, R C Turner, B K Parker, Miss K S Nivison, Shiffy Picks Budge (Mgr: H J Burridge) & K A Foggett
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Canterbury Bm72 on February 28 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Mafia carrying 59.5kg at $51. Second-up ran last of 13 at Newcastle Provmid Champ on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Matcha Latte with 55.5kg at $61. SCRATCHED.
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Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
21 44684 SISTERHOOD
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Mares Bm72 on March 5 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Art Volant with 59.5kg at $19. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 14 over 1250m, slow going 4.5 len behind Junqueira carrying 55kg at $6. SCRATCHED.
3
ZAC WADICK
Red, White Checks