Donald 03 May 2025
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Buloke Plumbing 0-58 Handicap 2200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.73) |
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Strong tempo from The Stock Route, Bergasun and Grate Crack. FINNHUGH (11) turned in his best run for a while last weekend when he hit the line well to grab second on his home track. That should top him off nicely after a couple of runs back from a freshen up and the fact he is backing up can be considered a positive. The maiden win of AHAB (1) was a long time coming, but he's in great hands and could go on with things now. EYES TO ME (9) was beaten a long way last start but was good first-up the start prior and he should be nearing peak fitness. KOYUGA BREEZE (6) is deep into the campaign now but is another coming through the 2100m race at Horsham last week and he'll be better for having that run under the belt. BERGASUN (2) was a good winner last time out, six weeks between runs, and looks to have more upside than most. SUGGESTED PLAY: Finnhugh each way.
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AHAB
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B J Tindale Most recently came from midfield and won by a head at Werribee Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1600m defeating Weather Delay with 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 8th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 2000m, 4 len behind Matrimonial with 59.5kg at $4. Fitter and is worth following up. |
2 ZOE WALLER |
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| 2 | 54x61 |
BERGASUN
SHANE JACKSON 4YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG G T Ryan, J F Hardwick, A B Campbell, A J Knight, Listen Newton Advisory (Manager: Kieran Liston) & B Murray Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chipilly with 59kg at $4. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Kyneton Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1856m defeating Dali's Picasso carrying 69kg at $3.90. Among the chances. |
7 LINDA MEECH |
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| 3 | 98493 |
GRATE CRACK
HENRY DWYER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Erica Bloodstock At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind The True Believer with 70kg at $5. Before that 9th of 12 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 2206m, 11 len behind Dandruff with 61kg at $31. Sound top-three prospects again. |
3 EOIN WALSH |
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THE OCTOPUS
LINDSEY SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Bracchi, Mrs E M Bracchi, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), I Marr, Mrs D R Andersen, J C Andersen, A T Moloney, C Manakis, J Kovacevic & Nunkeri Park (Mgr: J Bono) At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 10 len behind Turn It Up Tommy carrying 60kg at $15. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw March 28 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Forever Well with 59.5kg at $4.80. Doesn't appeal. |
15 R J HURDLE |
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| 5 | 25x18 |
DASHING DONKEY
OLIVIA OSBORNE 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1600m defeating Sea Danger carrying 59.5kg at $31. Second-up second last of 9 at Wodonga 0-62 on April 22 over 2050m, 8 len behind Darn Hot Miss carrying 57.5kg at $31. Looks tested again. |
1 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 6 | 55247 |
KOYUGA BREEZE
AUSTY COFFEY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Kay At the latest run 7th of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fast 'N' Forward with 59kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Dartboard with 59kg at $5. Rates highly and is sure play a major role. |
4 WILL GORDON |
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TORBELO
CIARON MAHER 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG A Tindale Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 1543m, 7 len behind Bower Boy carrying 54kg at $41. Second-up second last of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1715m, 15 len behind Ritzytwenties with 54kg at $201. Draw will make things tricky. |
12 R MCLEOD |
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TRADEWORX
STEPHEN V BROWN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G J Scott, T J Gleeson, G R Little, R N Little & S S Little Last start 6th of 9 at Wodonga 0-62 on April 22 over 2050m, 6 len behind Darn Hot Miss with 58kg at $8. The race before that 6th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 31 over 1968m, slow going 8 len behind Superstock with 58kg at $11. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
1 STEPHEN BROWN JNR |
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| 9 | 32x45 |
EYES TO ME
AARON PURCELL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R S S, Purcells Enjoy Racing, S Shimosaka, T Sakai, S Shirai, N Hiyoshi, Ms A Tsushima, S Tamura, R Arai, Y Ozaki, S Suzuki, H Omachi, S Tojo, Y Ikezuki, S Hori, Y Kitamura, Y Ishihara, S Morisawa, R Kawasaki & J Shimizu Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1726m, 2.25 len behind Morecoruba with 59.5kg at $18. Last start 5th of 12 at Warracknabeal 0-58 Hcp on April 19 over 2000m, 9 len behind No Matter What with 59.5kg at $7.50. Should be ready after a couple of runs back from a spell. |
8 JACK HILL |
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TURFIE
PATRICK KEANE 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG D Veitch & P Keane Most recently 7th of 12 at Moe Bm58 on April 25 over 2400m, 6 len behind Diwali carrying 59kg at $14. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Benalla Bm58 on April 14 over 2100m, 4 len behind Ashau Valley carrying 59kg at $2.90. Capable of sharp improvement. |
11 D YENDALL |
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| 11 | x8502 |
FINNHUGH
PAUL PREUSKER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P A Preusker, J R Burke, E K Karslake, Coat Tugger Synd (Mgr: G J Lewis), D Sowersby, K G Keller, Ms S J Leury & K A J Peach At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Fast 'N' Forward with 58kg at $16. The run before that second last of 12 at Warracknabeal 0-58 Hcp on April 19 over 2000m, 11 len behind No Matter What carrying 59kg at $17. Made headway last time. Genuine contender. |
5 T P MADDEN |
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| 12 | 93053 |
MASTER RIGHT
SHANNON ROUGHAN 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J Brown, R J Wilson, M G Roughan & Mrs K Wilson At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Benalla Bm58 on April 14 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Ashau Valley carrying 58kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sale Bm64 on March 30 over 1717m, slow going 4 len behind Oxford Blue carrying 53.5kg at $13. Can play a role in the outcome. |
4 A MC CABE |
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| 13 | 30453 |
THE KINGS GOSPEL
ADRIAN MCGREGOR 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A R McGregor, J Lang, S P Taylor, C N King, N C Sandercock, J A Gould, J V Lang, Stella Maris (Mgr: P V Le Breton), Mrs C E Loone & R Loone Most recently 3rd of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Turn It Up Tommy carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 31 over 1968m, slow going 6 len behind Superstock carrying 58.5kg at $7. Hard to enthuse as he is not too reliable. |
10 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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| 14 | x0904 |
THE STOCK ROUTE
JANE DUNCAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs F M Matheson At the latest run 4th of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind Real Alliance carrying 60.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1600m, 16 len behind Dartboard with 58.5kg at $41. Needs to improve sharply. |
10 MADISON LLOYD |
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| 15 | 60839 |
MANGIONE
NELL CARTER 10YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R P McDonald, D P Kerr, J W Lovell & B Mathews Most recently 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 with 60kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 11 at Naracoorte Bm58 on April 6 over 2000m, 9 len behind Badonkidonk carrying 58kg at $51. Not doing enough. |
8 EOIN WALSH |
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| 16 | 690x0 |
WAMBEEN
TREVOR J ANDREWS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG N D Girvan Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 12 at Kyneton Bm58 on April 10 over 1856m, 9 len behind Inez with 55.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on October 30 2023 over 1606m, 10 len behind By Any Other Name with 59.5kg at $21. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
6 NATHAN PUNCH |
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| 17 | 48760 |
PAMMUKALE
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI 6YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG M E Ruff, T Chiuchiarelli, T Tay, Mrs B M C Rooney & F Faelli At the latest run 10th of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1715m, 13 len behind Ritzytwenties carrying 54kg at $301. The run before that 6th of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 2460m, 10 len behind Tarvue with 54kg at $71. Can't have on recent performances. |
9 C J PARISH |
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