Echuca   03 Jun 2025
 
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Echuca Hotel BM52 Handicap 1209m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.48)  

O'reg and Smashing Ruby possess good early speed. THE CUBAN (4) has been good in his last two in stronger races, finishing well from back in the field. He's capable of sitting closer, and Stanley takes over from the 2kg apprentice. Carries more weight, but is well placed at best. O'REG (3) spiked his figures, beaten a nose this track/grade. Comes back 200m, but is free running and jumps from the inside barrier. Holding the form, the veteran will he tough to peg back. WARLIST (6) didn't enjoy the wet track last time, but he missed a whisker here prior. Maps for a soft run and has a handy 2kg claim. A winning chance as well. SMASHING RUBY (11) won well this grade at Moe and maps well. The 2kg claim brings her into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to The Cuban each-way.
1 22897 BANKROLL
PETER BURGUN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
P W Burgun, P J Bartholomew, S J Giles, C J Lovell, G P G O'connor, L A Rule, Ms E J Rule, A W Heinz, P T Heinz & D A Parsons
Last start 7th of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Hells Son with 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that ran last of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 64 on May 20 over 1100m, 13 len behind You're Two Vain carrying 54.5kg at $17. Can improve again. Capable on his day and looks well placed.
9
BRITTANY BUTTON
Sky Blue, Red And White Vee, Red Armbands And Cap
2 x9208 KOOL KAT
OLIVIA OSBORNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Last start ran last of 8 at Corowa Cl3 on May 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Choice Witness with 55kg at $61. Before that second last of 12 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Grinzinger Love with 56kg at $15. Prefer to see him back in form.
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AMY O'DRISCOLL
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
3 22223 O'REG
JOHN FITZGERALD
10YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M S Lynch, N E Murdoch, C Adams, Mrs T Adams & J D Fitzgerald
Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at this track Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, nose behind Riverina Lightning carrying 60kg at $4.80. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Minesite with 61kg at $4.40. Will take plenty of beating.
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LACHLAN KING
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 73434 THE CUBAN
DANIEL MCCARTHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, D R Wallace, A Haring, S C D Racing (Mgr: S Johns), J Wohlers, P J Dowling, D Winter, R L Dyson, M L Holmes, C R Snowdon, C Ryan, Sublime (Mgr: D J O'Brien), M A Nolan, S Sornchai & T Gilfuis
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on May 15 over 1170m, 3.5 len behind Claymore Mine carrying 52kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Read My Lips with 57kg at $31. Decent each way claims.
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J W STANLEY
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
5 50535 OWL WITNESS
CON KELLY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
N B Watson
Most recently 5th of 14 at this track Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind And She Was with 58.5kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Grinzinger Love with 55kg at $31. Deserves consideration.
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NEIL FARLEY
Red, White And Black Vertical Thirds, Black Saint, White And Red Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 67225 WARLIST
KELVIN BOURKE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, L Moore, R J Burdon, A W Trezise, R J Trezise, G Kelson, W Scott, G P Grist, T McNamara, A J Vasil & K T Bourke
Most recently 5th of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1590m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Theophilus with 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, head behind And She Was carrying 58kg at $4.80. Strong chance.
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NADIA DANIELS
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
7 8671x RELIABLE DIAMOND
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
W D Larsen & Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len Tumut Mdn February 8 over 1400m slow track defeating Pimpernel with 56kg at $2.60. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1300m, 7 len behind Xtra Stormy carrying 57.5kg at $51. Later.
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JAKE DUFFY
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Black Star Cap
8 45539 KULINA
DON DWYER
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Dwyer & Ms M Hackshaw
Useful mare. Last start 9th of 14 at this track Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind And She Was with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Vegas On Fire with 55kg at $19. Keep onside.
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JACKIE BERIMAN
Red, Black Braces, Black And White Striped Sleeves
9 x5416 RUBICK'S GEM
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M F Cox
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1000m, 4 len behind Reasonable Point carrying 52kg at $151. The race before that won by a neck at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1000m defeating Highland Belle carrying 55kg at $3.50. Hard to have on present form.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue and White Halves, Quartered Cap
10 6x855 DREAMNT ENOUGH
BROOKE SCHREUDER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms K Doggett
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Mornington Bm58 on May 26 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sun Setting carrying 54kg at $151. The start before that 5th of 8 at Mornington Bm58 on May 12 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Condor with 55kg at $101. Prepared to risk.
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R T TREMSAL
White, Maroon Seams, Maroon And Navy Blue Checked Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
11 45221 SMASHING RUBY
JOHN RATTLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C A Rattle
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Moe Bm52 May 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Arroance carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 on April 12 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Kahungunu carrying 63.5kg at $3.60. Chance to go back-to-back.
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TIANNI CHAPMAN
Cerise, Gold Sleeves
12 8890x TIMBOLTON
GRAHAM DONALDSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
G L Donaldson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Bendigo 0 - 58 February 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Controversial Miss carrying 55kg at $19. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Kerang Bm52 December 28 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Donation carrying 59kg at $11. Might be better off following this outing.
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MS C JOKIC
Royal Blue, Yellow Seams, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 44290 LUNAR LANDING
GRANT WHITE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr G K White & Mr S Wilson
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cobblestone Way carrying 55kg at $51. Before that 9th of 12 at Tocumwal Bm45 on April 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Marantelli Miss carrying 61kg at $8.50. Unreliable and needs to do more.
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ALYSHA WARREN
Purple, White Quarters, Spotted Sleeves, Spotted Cap
14 33240 SIR WILLIAM BRUCE
JOHN D PEARSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J D Pearson
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at this track Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Riverina Lightning carrying 54kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 13 at Donald Bm52 on May 3 over 1620m, 2.25 len behind Ancho carrying 54kg at $16. Risking.
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SAM KENNEDY
Green, Gold Kangaroo, Sleeves And Cap
15 13968 MIDIVANI
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms T Verwey-Mitchell & Miss B T Verwey-Mitchell
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on May 25 over 900m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Bangholme carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track Bm52 on May 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Riverina Lightning carrying 51.5kg at $14. Needs to improve sharply.
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Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams