Geelong 23 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Geelong Taxi Network BM64 Handicap 1715m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Genuine tempo with Viasain and Ritzytwenties up front. CURSE IT (7) is a lightly raced type who won his maiden here over 1760m at just his second start, getting the upper hand late after trailing the speed. Open to further improvement and maps for an identical run. CHA CHA CHANGES (12) is flying, winning her maiden here easily two back before a solid effort at Sale in BM58 grade. Tough draw but gets Shinn on to offset that. RITZYTWENTIES (3) should be ready to improve third up, getting to a more suitable trip. He'll roll forward and take catching. VIASAIN (4) is going okay of late and has each way claims. NAINA (8) has upside and is right in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Curse It on top.
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| 1 | 51x00 |
EDDYSTONE
HENRY DWYER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG CCA Wai Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mixxit with 62.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1600m, 7 len behind Carnival Row carrying 59.5kg at $101. Others read better. Looks safely held. |
11 J ALLEN |
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| 2 | 626x5 |
TEWKESBURY
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S & Ms M Disch, Miss C A Toose, A Barkhouse, J R & M B Brennan, W J Ellis, A Ishchenko, A D Mirams, D B Murrihy, W Ovenden, R Smyth, G J Flynn, B K Willison, J H Tucker, P Weeks, S Weaver, Kingy Midds (Mgr: S J Middleton), Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas) & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon) Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Dartboard with 61kg at $7. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Horsham Bm58 on August 26 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Off His Roca carrying 61.5kg at $2.50. Key runner who should run well. |
15 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 3 | 28x25 |
RITZYTWENTIES
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG E Graham, A D McClure, T Simpson, D Bruce, G J Bruce, J H Byrne, Ms A Madafferi, Freshmen (Mgr: M D Veprek), Elm Racing (Mgr: J F Sheehan), M J Dever, R J Taylor, J Sinclair & New Republic (Mgr: C Ottey) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at Kyneton Bm64 on March 20 over 1469m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Express Guard with 60kg at $4. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Mornington Bm64 on April 6 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Williamstown with 60kg at $4. Rates highly. Making headway and can go on with it. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 4 | x1446 |
VIASAIN
JOHN MCARDLE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J F Brady, J R Cockle, N Dawe, T R Edwards & B G Mcilwaine Useful gelding. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track Bm64 on April 1 over 1343m, 2.5 len behind La Pleine Lune carrying 60kg at $7.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 on March 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Exuberance carrying 61kg at $7. Can figure here. |
2 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 0x519 |
VINO GRANDE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG B Montgomery & Dr G Anderson Useful type. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 9th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on March 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Conchiero with 60kg at $18. The run before that won by a long-neck at Echuca Bm58 March 9 over 1600m defeating Sandwina carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. Minor chance. |
9 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 6 | 15555 |
CAT NOIR
JAMIE EDWARDS 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales), Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), S Benger & D J Benger Useful mare. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Bm64 on April 11 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Revolver with 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at Ararat Bm64 on March 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 60kg at $3.90. In the mix. |
10 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 7 | 31 |
CURSE IT
GREG EURELL 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J A Kallinikos, Dr M J Maiden, Ms C H Nash, K J Joske, Trippers Warriors (Mgr: S Wintrip), Ms D L Eurell & Mrs W D Kallinikos Raced two times to date. At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Harrumph Harrumph carrying 57kg at $13. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at this track Mdn-Sw April 1 over 1760m defeating Global Eclipse carrying 57kg at $2.50. Progressing well and is a leading contender. |
3 LOGAN BATES |
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| 8 | 1288x |
DR COLIN
AMY MCDONALD 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Ms A McDonald, W'Bool Tom (Mgr: G J Kenna), G W Cain, A J Harvie, Mrs N A Hill, N Kouteris, M T Lang, H T Lines, Ms S Logan, H McDonald, D C Moore, B Wright, D Thompson, M James, P E James, J G Handbury, Slam Bam (Mgr: P P Morganti), Ms E K Wolfenden & P Gall Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Hamilton Hton Cup October 14 2023 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Win O'Clock with 54kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track Bm58 August 11 2023 over 2447m defeating Pearlman carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Might be better off following this outing. |
13 R J HURDLE |
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| 9 | 27x31 |
HEFF
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, A R Galbraith, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold, S A Lewin, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), Mrs N K Stuart, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, C B Secatore & Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin) Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Secret Elegance with 59kg at $2.10. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Sale Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1419m defeating Koondakaara carrying 59kg at $3.70. Fitter but needs to do more. |
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| 10 | 7x162 |
NAINA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG C J Waller, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly & GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson) Useful type. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1600m, 2 len behind Harrumph Harrumph with 57.5kg at $16. Before that 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 19 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tumbling carrying 57kg at $13. Shapes up nicely. |
1 B MELHAM |
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| 11 | 317x9 |
TORBELO
CIARON MAHER 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Delbridge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M T Leo), Mrs L M E Leo, G Wright, Mrs N M Wright, P A McMahen, Mrs E McMahen, A J Boyd, R B Carter, N C Bugeja, P R Hutchins, R S Turner, Ms K L Joyner, Ms B MacDonald, Mrs C J Everard, H C A Everard, Mrs M L Haas, S A Woolley, I N Kinder, M L Macdonald & R S Stacey Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 9 at this track Bm64 on April 1 over 1543m, 7 len behind Bower Boy carrying 54kg at $41. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Boys Night Out with 58kg at $51. Fitter but hard to see him featuring. |
6 SARAH FIELD |
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| 12 | x3312 |
CHA CHA CHANGES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) & Rotuma (Mgr: T W Kynaston) Useful type. Last start led but faded 2nd of 12 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1736m, 1.5 len behind Captain Hilfiger carrying 59.5kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1700m defeating Kiss My Rock with 57.5kg at $2.70. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
12 B SHINN |
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| 13 | 58x70 |
CHICO SONADO
BRETT SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M B Scott, Rohs Syndicate (Mgr: M J Browell), T Van, Ms J L Symmons, Ms S Harden, R M Koch, Mrs M L Reid, M A Schiavone, J P Browne, D Bowman, T D Fisher, P J Christiansen, Mrs L E Christiansen, S P Foster, Insight Delight Racing (Mgr: P G Farrell), D J Fitzgerald, Mrs K D Scott, G C Kemp & D J Bort Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Nuts 'N' Bolts with 57.5kg at $21. Second-up 10th of 12 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1736m, 15 len behind Captain Hilfiger carrying 60kg at $19. Prefer to see him back in form. |
4 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 14 | 91x83 |
BROADHURST
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG C W Kwok, P C Orton, J G Crane, G P Heffernan & H Roach Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 on March 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bronte Beach carrying 58.5kg at $61. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Bm64 on April 11 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Revolver with 55.5kg at $12. Ready to fire. |
8 C NEWITT |
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| 15 | 94876 |
PAMMUKALE
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI 5YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG M E Ruff, T Chiuchiarelli, T Tay, Mrs B M C Rooney & F Faelli Last start 6th of 8 at this track Bm64 on April 1 over 2460m, 10 len behind Tarvue with 54kg at $71. The start before that 7th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm64 on March 13 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Kilkenny Lass with 54kg at $31. Fully tested on recent form. |
7 MS A HERRMANN |
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| 16 | 33x90 |
LUCANIA
STEWART CAMPBELL 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs F M Campbell, Mrs D M Campton, R W Campbell, R G McAndrew, Mrs M McAndrew, Ms J Gillespie, D Doherty, Aussiegulls (Mgr: P A O'neil), Ms L Whelan, D Reardon, Blue and Gold Racing, D Shaw, Riff Raff Racing, F G Ratcliff, R M Matthewman, Mrs A S Matthewman, M A Clifford & P A Damaskinos Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1500m, 9 len behind Lucky Compass with 53.5kg at $21. Last start ran last of 12 at Warracknabeal 0-58 Hcp on April 19 over 2000m, 11 len behind No Matter What carrying 55.5kg at $31. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others. |
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