PAKENHAM   22 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Armour Consulting 0 - 64 Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Reasonable tempo with Royal Hill probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. FEELING DUSTY (4) is a lightly raced 4yo who has come back well, winning his maiden here first up over 1400m before charging late to just miss at Sale over 1511m from a wide draw, beaten a nose. Drawn wide again here but steps up in trip again which will suit and can continue to improve. LYGON STREET LUIGI (2) struggles to win but ran well fresh at Geelong when beaten a head into second. Should be fitter for the rise in trip and has the ability to take this out. PERU (1) has been okay in two runs back from a spell, not far away in a much stronger Mornington Guineas last time out at 100-1. Has to be considered in this company. PLATINUM DESTROYER (5) was good fresh at Bendigo and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Feeling Dusty to win.
1 60x65 PERU
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Kariba Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Dziedzic), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), G Devonport, J'raver Syndicate (Mgr: R Johnston), Miss V Johnston & Miss E Johnston
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Cl1 on March 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Foreverintime carrying 59.5kg at $19. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 19 over 1600m, 3 len behind Movin Out carrying 57kg at $101. Well placed here.
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J MOTT
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
2 322x2 LYGON STREET LUIGI
DENIS PAGAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on May 9 over 1325m, head behind Montjeuify with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dream All Day with 57.5kg at $8.50. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.
5
J NOONAN
Navy Blue, White Spots And Sleeves, Red Cap
3 0x31 EAU DE COLOGNE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, Ms K C Kelly, G Harvey, E D Giacobone, A R Brook, S M W Charles, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), High Voltage Racing No.2 (Mgr: S Duggan), D J House, R Menchise, Ms L J Martin, Mrs S M Montague, W L Fay, P Couzens, P T Murray, H Dwyer, W A McTaggart & M A Hunter
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Gold Relay carrying 59kg at $3.70. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Donald Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1620m defeating Velia with 59.5kg at $2.05. Has upside, must respect.
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DECLAN BATES
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
4 52x12 FEELING DUSTY
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Hay, I D Riley, R Tofts, P F Carmody, Mrs J Riley, M L Nitschke, Whiskywill (Mgr: D G Williams), S K McNamara, Mrs M M Longmuir, G J Andrews, K J Longmuir, A W Shore, Mrs L Andrews & T J Bird
Third-up today. First-up settled well back; won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1400m defeating Vianarra carrying 59.5kg at $11. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sale Bm64 on May 4 over 1511m, on a slow track; nose behind Howdy carrying 59kg at $8. Hard to hold out.
7
BEN ALLEN
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
5 549x4 PLATINUM DESTROYER
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss E McDonald, Pig & Whistle Hotel (Mgr: G Aitken), The Heavy Weights, P Kotsiris, S Sadikovski, Dr J Moore, D Tobin, P Tobin, Mrs C Tobin, P Tobin, Mrs S O'Donnell, MAQ Group, S9 Racing, Mrs L Jones, D Jones, Beechworth Punter Club, Mrs P Peters, G Rodwell, D Jones & Gurnard Racing (M Callinan)
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 24 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Gin Baba carrying 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne 0 - 62 October 2 over 1600m defeating Zaaffair Steal carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Well placed at this longer trip and is a definite winning hope.
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JYE MCNEIL
Black, White Circle And Pig Motif, White Pom Pom
6 23x13 ROYAL HILL
TREVOR J ANDREWS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
U C Innovations (Mgr: T J Andrews) & Ruintodreaming (Mgr: S C Parsons)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 1.0 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1200m defeating Alvin carrying 59kg at $6. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Cl1 on May 9 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Grouse Mountain carrying 59.5kg at $4. Going well and has claims.
3
LOGAN MCNEIL
Emerald Green, Black Four Leaf Clover And Seams Sleeves, Emerald Green And Black Clovers Cap
7 160x0 ZILZIE LAD
PETER GELAGOTIS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
E Gelagotis, S Forbes, A G Forbes, Grants Racing (Mgr: I Grant), Never Too Late Syndicate (Mgr: C F Hutchison), M D'Astoli, YC Racing (Mgr: M Fischer), T Woodgate, A Sterpin, P A Moss & S J Moss
Second-up. First-up after eight months 12th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm64 on May 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Alcoshare with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at this track 0 - 64 on March 3 2024 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Saint Lazare with 58.5kg at $9. Needs to show more.
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C NEWITT
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
8 92245 MIDORI MOVER
DAN MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Mornington Bm64 on April 28 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Bluestone carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Before that 4th of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 11 over 2025m, 1.3 len behind Warchime with 58.5kg at $8.50. Meets some better types this time and has the job ahead.
5
J MASKIELL
White, Black Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
9 37432 DANE ON TOUR
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs W R Hick, L A Hick, R J Capuano, L Chiocci, D Fishlock, R Kirman, C Miotto, G Tosswill, Ms M Viola, N Young, B Walton, M Harvey, Ms K L Benson, Jolly Seven Syndicate, A Nicholson, D J Smith, Barkellmi Syndicate, Miss E L Viola & C Viola
Going well. Last start 2nd of 14 at Sale Bm64 on May 4 over 1728m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Korobeiniki with 57.5kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 19 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sirius Statement carrying 56.5kg at $8. Not far away last time. Solid each way chance.
6
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Yellow, Royal Blue Band And Sleeves, Yellow Double Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 7x51 OAK BEACH
J T CONLAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
N J Turnbull, Mrs R Turnbull, Ms S Turnbull & Ms D Turnbull
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Steadfast with 53kg at $31. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Moe Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1600m defeating Amanoah carrying 57kg at $12. Can improve again.
4
L CURRIE
White, Royal Blue Sash, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
11 x85x1 SOUTH HOBA
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty)
Second run back. First-up after two months won by 1.75 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1400m defeating Knobelas carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vivacissimo carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Can measure up.
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J ALLEN
Dark Blue, Yellow Sash, Dark Blue Sleeves And Clover Leaf Inside Yellow Armband, Yellow Cap
12 4x1 SUNSHINE JENNI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Third race start. First start 4th of 11 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 17 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind My Zephyr carrying 56kg at $3.30. Went for a spell before returning came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sale Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1411m on a soft track defeating Cologne carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Has ability and could measure up.
3
PATRICK MOLONEY
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
13 938x8 OUR SASSY LADY
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MyRacehorse No 1
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Dubai Dancer with 56kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Kilmore Bm64 on November 1 over 1607m, 1.75 len behind Untethered with 57.5kg at $2.50. This looks too tough.
2
BEAU MERTENS
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
14 56x41 TELECOM
SMILEY CHAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S H Cheng
Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Eyes Wide Shut with 59kg at $8.50. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1590m defeating Siege Perilous carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say he won't be competitive.
11
ALANA KELLY
Dark Green, Gold Vee, Dark Green Sleeves, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold Cap, Maroon Star
15 x9692 CARISBROOK
JOSEPH WALDRON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Waldron
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on April 18 over 1600m, neck behind Cocobill with 56.5kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 12 at Kyneton Bm58 on April 10 over 1856m, 8 len behind Inez with 62kg at $10. Place hope.
2
LOGAN BATES
Navy Blue, Old Gold Checked Band
16 4x970 TONARE
PAUL KRAMER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M G Phillips & Mrs G T Phillips
Last start ran last of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Real Alliance with 57kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track Cl1 on March 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Unconquerable carrying 56kg at $51. Looking elsewhere.
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J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, White V, Royal Blue, White And Yellow Checked Sleeves And Cap