Stawell   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Russ Studio Jewellers BM64 Hcp 1300m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.37)  

Expecting Gin Baba to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. GIN BABA (9) is flying and should be going awfully close again. Five second placings and one win from her past six starts, she finally broke the maiden two back at Ararat when scoring dominantly by nearly five lengths. She tried hard at Cranbourne last time and finds an easier race here. Rates highly. ALCOSHARE (3) has been okay in two runs back from a spell and should be ready to peak now. JET JITSU (5) resumes. He can reel off a late split on his day and isn't out of this if they overdo it up top. HASTA LA CHILLY (6) was better last time and has each way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gin Baba to win.
1 253x9 ZIGGI ROCKS
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs M J Cunningham & Win to Live (Mgr: M A Rieniets)
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 9 at Avoca Bm64 on March 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Thunder Park carrying 63.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 3 2024 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Liberty State carrying 63.5kg at $101. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
2
SARAH FIELD
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
2 80x68 STYLISH ENUFF
AARON PURCELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 10 over 1100m, 6 len behind Mr Hansel with 62kg at $16. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1350m, 10 len behind Darts Daly with 61.5kg at $8.50. Wouldn't shock.
7
LINDA MEECH
Purple Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
3 13x85 ALCOSHARE
SIMON RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K G Edwards, D G Edwards, Mrs M K Young, J J Gavin, Mrs A M Gavin & Mrs G McPherson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 10 over 1100m, 9 len behind Mr Hansel carrying 60kg at $11. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 28 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Off His Roca carrying 60kg at $4.20. Solid chance.
9
T P MADDEN
Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Black Cap
4 20x88 JAZ TYCOON
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Cunningham, Mrs M J Cunningham, J J Cunningham, Mrs C A Meagher, B Meagher & Win to Live (Mgr: M A Rieniets) , The Cup Chasers & P Tardio .
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on March 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Pocket Size carrying 58.5kg at $26. Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Simply Sparklez carrying 59.5kg at $41. Needs to show a bit more.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
5 8434x JET JITSU
ANDREW BOBBIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S C T (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Mrs L Lee, P L Diamond, E A Hogarth, Dr M A Holland, J S Jennings, D B McAuley, C J Wilson, T R Pitts, J S Cameron, H E Lee, P D Murdoch, G D Budge, D Stewart, S Newton, Holland Racing, Disco Taxi, LAPD, Our Lucky Train Ticket & Grampians Racing
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Manangatang Bm64 October 12 over 1550m, 2 len behind Play On Words carrying 60kg at $1.80. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Mildura Bm64 July 19 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Head'em with 58.5kg at $7. In the mix.
5
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
6 6x463 HASTA LA CHILLY
SUE MURPHY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Naracoorte Bm64 on April 6 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Big Option with 58.5kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 10 at Ararat Bm64 on March 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Darts Daly with 59kg at $19. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Each way.
4
MS C PULS
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
7 41543 TREASUREFLIGHT
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Rolsworthy Pastoral (Mgr: K Riddell), Mrs K Riddell & Miss T Riddell
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 1343m, 0.5 len behind La Pleine Lune carrying 58kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 10 at Ararat Bm64 on March 4 over 1300m, 5 len behind Darts Daly carrying 58.5kg at $5. Working up to a win. Has ability and should run well.
9
C J MACREDMOND
Silver, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
8 42365 VERBOSITY
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs B Hoare
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1300m, 4 len behind Artpark with 61kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 28 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Off His Roca carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Strong contender on his best form.
8
JACK HILL
Orange, Royal Blue Quarters And Armbands
9 22212 GIN BABA
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G J Johnson
Going well. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 on April 4 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Prancing Queen with 58kg at $2.05. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 5 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 27 over 1306m defeating Damas with 57.5kg at $3.30. Takes beating again.
3
DECLAN BATES
Cerise, Gold Star And Collar, White Sleeves, Silver Stars, Cerise Cap, Gold Star
10 219x1 THINKHARDANDFAST
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 October 21 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Fiorenot carrying 59.5kg at $10. On debut second of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1205m, 2.75 len behind Kilmister carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
9
ALANA KELLY
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands and Cap
11 5764x BELL'S BIGHOUSE
JOHN ROWE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms N Raven
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 November 29 2023 over 2100m, soft track; 53 len behind Tommy carrying 51kg at $10. Previously first up; third of 12 at Moe 0 - 64 September 28 2023 over 1628m, 5.5 len behind Our Empress Zoe carrying 57kg at $41. Prefer to see how she returns.
1
TAYLA CHILDS
Orange, Green Diamond And Armbands