Horsham   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Haven General Store 0 - 58 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.01)  

Just a moderate pace anticipated. WORLD ACTION (12) was never a factor last start but only found one better at her previous two and drawing one with Linda Meech to ride is a massive plus. BODHISATTVA (1) reads as only finishing midfield first-up, but was beat just over 1.5 lengths that day. Fitter for that and drawn to lob in a beautiful position. ALL THE WAY BABY (8) has to be respected on the consistency she has shown this prep, especially from a draw that presents the rider with options. SUPER SNITCH (4) will be fully fit now and could be close to a win following back-to-back placings. SUGGESTED PLAY: World Action on top.
1 4x9x5 BODHISATTVA
TOBY LAKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M A Schiavello, D M Schiavello, D M C Willis, T J Nation, Papanick Racing (Mgr: J De Luca), S P Cunliffe, D Josselsohn, B W Bayot, K M Dagg, S Tatulaschwili, M J Annells, S Hammond, T Alexander, H Michael, R Elsayed, A Lamerton & T A Lake
Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Jimbrook with 60kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on September 1 over 1325m, 5 len behind Willmott carrying 58kg at $10. He is capable of testing this field.
3
WILL GORDON
Maroon, Yellow Epaulettes And Sleeves, Maroon Armbands And Cap, Yellow Star
2 23107 DARK LAGER
JEFFREY SEARLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G S Lyons, M Allwright, M Allwright & J R Searle
Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Naracoorte Bm58 on April 6 over 1430m, 5.5 len behind Tres Belle with 60.5kg at $4.20. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on March 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Fine Future with 56.5kg at $9.50. Finds a nice race and worth another chance.
14
NEIL FARLEY
Pink Black checked sleeves and Cap
3 54848 FEARGAL
JANE BAKER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss J Baker, P T Hepburn, A F Pedley, Ms L Erskine, J Oppedisano, P Couty, HAACKA (Mgr: A White), Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), Mrs K W Barker, H Fitzpatrick, Yarbo (Mgr: A R King), L Cann, A P Main, Mrs A Slorach, G Scott & Coupla Cold Ones (Mgr: Mrs D Waayers)
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Salsbury Hill carrying 57.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Off His Roca with 57.5kg at $9. Has the ability and bold showing expected.
16
MELISSA JULIUS
Light Blue, Claret Star, Light Blue, Claret Star Cap
4 x0033 SUPER SNITCH
PATRICK MCKENNA
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
P W Mckenna & D M Mckenna
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Aureate carrying 60kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Off His Roca carrying 57kg at $4.60. Will be doing best work late.
5
JASON WEBB
Red And Black Checks, Yellow And Black Stars Sleeves
5 86719 KING ALLA
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A J Tindale
Last start 9th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Aureate with 60kg at $19. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Avoca Mdn-Sw March 29 over 1300m defeating Wats Normal with 59.5kg at $101. Prepared to work around.
10
C ATKINSON
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Stars And Cap
6 82885 THE DAILY PLANET
AARON PURCELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Purcell & Mrs R L Purcell
Last start 5th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Aureate with 59kg at $6.50. The run before that got back early 8th of 13 at Terang Bm58 on February 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Tennessee Knight carrying 59.5kg at $12. Looking to others.
4
T P MADDEN
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
7 859x2 SERIN
JOANNE MUGAVIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Mugavin
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Aureate carrying 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1306m, 2 len behind Gijima Gal with 57.5kg at $81. Shaping up nicely and can measure up in this line up.
8
JACK HILL
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap
8 22143 ALL THE WAY BABY
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S E Dowton, B Joyce, M J McGrath, Mrs B M McGrath, J B Lane, T Quinn, S Haenga & C Kirkham.
Recent form sound. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Terang Bm58 on March 21 over 1406m, 1.1 len behind Geffina carrying 58kg at $2.30. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on January 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Divine Turf carrying 58kg at $2.45. Making headway. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.
7
LESTER GRACE
Orange, White Heart, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Stars
9 5764x BELL'S BIGHOUSE
JOHN ROWE
7YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Ms N Raven
Resuming after a break of 17 months. 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 with 57kg at $41. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
6
TAYLA CHILDS
Orange, Green Diamond And Armbands
10 7x483 BOMBISCUIT
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms L C McCormick, M A Laming & K M Dunn
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Penola Cl1 on April 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Big Wheel carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 5 len behind Croatian Art carrying 56kg at $26. Likely to struggle.
15
HARRY GRACE
Light Blue, Gold Star, Halved Sleeves, Gold Cap, Light Blue Star
11 73237 HONOUR DE HERO
DANIEL BOWMAN
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Hello Possum, J Claus, Dirty Angels & Chicken Wings
Most recently 7th of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Wizard King with 58kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Ararat 0 - 58 on February 16 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Asawin carrying 58kg at $13. Better than the last start suggests.
8
SARAH FIELD
Lime, Red Epaulettes And Hooped Cap
12 0x226 WORLD ACTION
AARON PURCELL
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr J Purcell) & Mrs R L Purcell
Last start 6th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Alternate carrying 58kg at $6. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 1306m, head behind Maximum Power carrying 58kg at $8.50. Better placed and expected to measure up.
1
LINDA MEECH
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
13 4539x FINAL QUARTER
AUSTY COFFEY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
C V & N D Kelly
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Benalla 0 - 58 January 19 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind A Dime Approach with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len St Arnaud Mdn-Sw October 26 over 1550m defeating Tamwood with 57.5kg at $11. Prefer to see how she returns.
2
ALANA KELLY
White, Green Stripes, Black Sleeves And Black Cap
14 59549 DRINK THEN KISS
WAYNE WALTERS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
C A Vraca, Mrs F R Walters, Mrs J M Vraca, L Vraca & M Vraca
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1300m, 8 len behind The Wizard King carrying 57kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Steely Hustler carrying 57kg at $31. Will find this more suitable and can improve sharply.
9
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
15 x067x ELABORATE RUSE
DEANNE TAYLOR
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs D K Taylor & W Taylor
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Werribee F&M Bm58 January 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Somebodytolove carrying 59kg at $101. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Warrnambool Bm64 January 12 over 1200m, 10 len behind Miss Tallchief carrying 55kg at $201. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.
9
MS A HERRMANN
Black, White Stars Sash, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
16 04624 TINY REBEL
RAHARNA MCDONALD
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms R J McDonald
Most recently 4th of 7 at Carrathool Carr Cup on April 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 55kg at $8. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on April 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Peperoncino carrying 55kg at $8. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.
3
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves
17 73535 WILD CANARY
DON DWYER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C A Butler & D Dwyer
Most recently 5th of 7 at Alexandra Pic-Trpy on April 5 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Calypso Rich with 67.5kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Healesville Pic-Trpy on March 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Citaleon carrying 67.5kg at $10. Not likely to buck the trend this time.
11
JACKIE BERIMAN
Deep Red, BR Letters, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap Deep Red Stripe