Bordertown 02 May 2025
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Border Blinds Benchmark 58 Handicap 2000m Track: Good 4 Rail: True. |
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Good early pressure with Tallawah or Mangione likely to take up the running. BADONKIDONK (1) is usually consistent at this level, and he does perform well on this track, including 2 wins. He was sixth at Oakbank last time out in a higher grade, and was a winner at Naracoorte before that. He handles any track conditions and can take this out. ZAIN PRINCE (4) was less than 2 lengths from the winner when finishing fifth as favourite in a stronger field at Oakbank nearly 2 weeks ago. He is up in weight, but will find this easier, and won't be far away. Follow your money. TAKE A PICK (3) won fresh up for a new trainer at Murray Bridge over 1400m, and the only surprise that day was the price that he paid. He tries a middle distance for the first time, but can repeat the dose. VIVACIOUS AWARD (10) is a very versatile mare who is nicely placed at this level. Each-way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Take A Pick each-way.
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| 1 | 02616 |
BADONKIDONK
DARRYL DODSON 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG D I Dodson, N D Scott, N R Scott, G D Scott, Mrs N L Hodge, E W Waugh, Mrs B H Waugh, R K Pollard & M J Scott At the latest run 6th of 12 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 2150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind High Society Girl with 60kg at $4.40. The run before that won by a head at Naracoorte Bm58 April 6 over 2000m defeating Hasta La Prince with 60kg at $3.60. Sure to improve. |
2 J POTTER |
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| 2 | x7332 |
THERE GOES MY HERO
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG A Bain, J M Durnberger-Smith, D Bruce, G G Taunt, M D Bourke, Black Taddy (Mgr: K F Powell), Onemore (Mgr: J D Byrne), M Marcus, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, R A Jarman, J T Henwood, G K Norris, Southern States 2 (Mgr: B Pike), B G O'Keefe, B P Fitzgerald & M Shuttleworth Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 2150m, slow going 1.0 len behind High Society Girl carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-60 (App Only) on April 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Stirrup Cup with 56.5kg at $6. Rates highly and looks tough to beat. |
10 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 3 | 867x1 |
TAKE A PICK
STEPHEN THEODORE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni) Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1400m defeating Geetee Forty carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Highland Beauty with 59.5kg at $11. Go again. |
7 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 4 | 12105 |
ZAIN PRINCE
GARRET LYNCH 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Mrs C E Hanrahan, L R Cronin, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Miss B Taylor, Miss A Taylor, Mrs M Taylor, G K Taylor & S R Bridger Useful type. Most recently 5th of 13 at Oakbank Bm72 (Nmw-Ly) on April 19 over 1900m, 2 len behind We've Gotta Deel with 54.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 12th of 14 at Morphettville Bm64 on March 29 over 2028m, 11 len behind Beach Pad carrying 58.5kg at $17. Not far away last time. Tough to beat if near his best. |
9 MS S METCALFE |
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| 5 | 326x3 |
KING OF AVALON
JOHN MACMILLAN 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms T J Hartwell, T M Borschman, Mrs S Borschman, S A Miller, K D Valladares, G A Wakefield, Ms E Willgoose, Ms S Moody, I R Dietrich, BGI Racing (Mgr: K A Busbridge) & Miller Dietrich Yerfayze (Mgr: SA Miller) Second run back. First-up after seven months led but faded 3rd of 10 at Penola 0-56 on April 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Collated with 58kg at $19. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on May 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Seafaring carrying 59kg at $81. Harder here though and is unlikely to threaten. |
12 FELICITY ATKINSON |
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| 6 | 30453 |
THE KINGS GOSPEL
ADRIAN MCGREGOR 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A R McGregor, S P Taylor, C N King, N C Sandercock, J A Gould, Stella Maris (Mgr: P V Le Breton), Mrs C E Loone & R Loone Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Turn It Up Tommy with 58kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 31 over 1968m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Superstock carrying 58.5kg at $7. Top chance. |
13 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 7 | x6083 |
MANGIONE
NELL CARTER 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R P McDonald, D P Kerr, J W Lovell & B Mathews At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 19 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind The Yachtsman carrying 60kg at $10. Before that 8th of 11 at Naracoorte Bm58 on April 6 over 2000m, 9 len behind Badonkidonk carrying 58kg at $51. Impressed last start. Should run well again. |
11 SARAH FIELD |
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| 8 | 76085 |
KIRKLISTON BLU
ROSLYN DAY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Kirkliston Stud (Mgr: J M Thompson), Ms T T Lucas, S J Speziale, Mrs M McIvor, C J Burton, S Ursino, G J Evain & S Ovari At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Balaklava Bm62 on April 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Showrunner carrying 55kg at $10. The run before that 8th of 11 at Balaklava Bm60 on April 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind The Golden Fist carrying 56.5kg at $41. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
8 JESSICA TZAFERIS |
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| 9 | 56324 |
MASTER OF CEREMONY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J E Hickmott & Ms H R Loxton Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 2150m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind High Society Girl carrying 52.5kg at $9. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on April 11 over 2050m, on a slow track; long-neck behind High Society Girl carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Capable on his day and can feature without surprising. |
1 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 10 | 14206 |
VIVACIOUS AWARD
JUDY STREETS 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J D Frew Most recently 6th of 13 at Oakbank Bm72 (Nmw-Ly) on April 19 over 1900m, 2 len behind We've Gotta Deel with 51kg at $8. The run before that 10th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-60 (App Only) on April 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Stirrup Cup with 53kg at $9.50. Key runner who should run well. |
4 ZOE LLOYD |
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| 11 | 97378 |
FIANO NOW
DARRYL HEWITT 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S Virgara & D L Hewitt At the latest run 8th of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on April 11 over 2050m, slow going 5.5 len behind High Society Girl with 55.5kg at $9. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Balaklava Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 2200m, 9 len behind Little Chicago with 57kg at $5.50. Tested again. |
10 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 12 | 80800 |
DINGABLEDINGA
MARG RUBERRY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J Ruberry, M L Ruberry, M W Ruberry, C Ruberry & M Neeling Most recently second last of 12 at Clare 0-60 on April 19 over 1800m, 13 len behind Enciphering carrying 51kg at $61. The run before that ran last of 11 at Penola Bm58 on March 2 over 2000m, 36 len behind North Rocks carrying 55kg at $26. Difficult to recommend. |
5 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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| 13 | 90100 |
TALLAWAH
GRANT YOUNG 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M Andreadis At the latest run 11th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-56 (App Only) on April 9 over 1400m, 11 len behind Katim's Club with 52.5kg at $61. Before that won by a nose at Penong Bm52 March 8 over 1400m defeating Short Stories with 54.5kg at $17. This is easier but still doesn't appear likely to feature. |
3 POLLY BREWSTER |
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| 14 | 00949 |
LITTLE OUTLAW
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Send The Fleet (Mgr: B R Jaensch) Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on April 11 over 2050m, slow going 1.5 len behind High Society Girl with 51kg at $31. Before that 9th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Brittany with 54kg at $61. Prepared to risk. |
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| 15 | 52900 |
PLAISIR
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 11YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG J E Hickmott Most recently second last of 12 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 2150m, slow going 19 len behind High Society Girl with 51kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on April 11 over 2050m, on a slow track; 11 len behind High Society Girl with 52.5kg at $31. Fully tested again. |
6 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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