MENANGLE 02 Aug 2025
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MARK SKELTON MEMORIAL TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP 2300m Track: GOOD |
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SHEETWEB WEAVER (9) resumes after going through his last campaign unbeaten, winning five times at this circuit along with a Goulburn Cup victory. Has moved to the Anton Golino stable since and should be ready to go off three nice trials. LEAF STRIDE (11) was impressive over this distance last time, coming from a wide barrier to cruise home by 17m. Switches to a standing start but was runner-up under those conditions in his previous outing. JOHNS BOY (3) brings consistent form from Victoria including a nose defeat from a 30m handicap two back so will appreciate starting from the front mark. MALIBUU (4) was a beaten favourite behind Leaf Stride last time but won well here prior so is capable of better. SUNNY GEE (12) can feature again after placing in his last two appearances.
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| 1 | 47638 |
HES A HAMMER
DAVID AIKEN 6YO BAY HORSE D J Martello Well beaten last start by Malibuu, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 40 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 66 race on July 14. Each way. |
FT BAILEY MCDONOUGH |
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| 2 | 19859 |
SUPER SERVICE
LEON JURD 7YO BAY GELDING L C Jurd Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track beaten 75 m by Prohibited Love (1:56.90) in NR up to 62 on July 28 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2300m at this track, beaten 23 m by Rakero Blaze (2:50.70) in NR up to 70 on July 21 at $14. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late. |
FT J N DOUGLASS |
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| 3 | 25424 |
JOHNS BOY
BRENT LILLEY 7YO BAY GELDING B W Crofts, Estate of J S Crofts, T W Crofts Last start 4th (10m Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 3rd-4.26 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Hoppy (2:41.60) in No NR on July 23 at $6.50. Before that, a good run when 2nd (30m Fr1) over 2150m at Kilmore beaten a nose by Mielicki (2:47.50) in No NR on July 17 at $11. Consistent Victorian who can measure up. |
FT M I STANLEY |
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| 4 | 62716 |
MALIBUU
LISA FITZPATRICK 4YO BAY MARE E J Hill, V G Kennedy Beaten favourite last start when sixth at this track on July 19. Scored the start before at this track on July 14. Could bounce back. |
FT Z R FITZPATRICK |
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| 5 | 82385 |
ALDEBARAN JENSEN
KERRYANN MORRIS 5YO BAY HORSE Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J McPherson) Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2300m at this track, beaten 25 m by Bet N Win (2:49.60) in No NR on June 21 at $61. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 35 m by Oh Nova Love (1:55.40) in NR up to 70 on June 17 at $23. Others read better. Prefer others. |
FT A R DELOSA |
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| 6 | 38356 |
SPEEDY LOVER
DAVID AIKEN 6YO BAY GELDING C P Aiken Last start 6th (FT Fr6) over 2300m at this track beaten 11 m by Toro Stride (2:51.30) in No NR on July 5 at $5. At the start before 5th (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 7 m by Macho Man (1:55.30) in NR up to 85 on June 28 at $6.50. Go well. |
FT C M GEARY |
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| 7 | 59671 |
RAKERO BLAZE
ANTON GOLINO 6YO BAY MARE N Jenkin Last start won by a nose as favourite (Fr9) at this track (2:50.70) beating Affaire De Cover in NR up to 70 on July 21 at $2 at the bell was leading 4.04. Player again. |
FT W H RIXON |
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| 8 | 45524 |
AFFAIRE DE COVER
TROY WILLIAMS 7YO BAY GELDING P S Bedford Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track was 6th-12.39 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Prohibited Love (1:56.90) in NR up to 62 on July 28 at $4.80. At his previous start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2300m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.74 beaten a nose by Rakero Blaze (2:50.70) in NR up to 70 on July 21 at $4.40. Top-three prospects. |
FT R P MORRIS |
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| 9 | 1111x |
SHEETWEB WEAVER
ANTON GOLINO 5YO BAY GELDING G O Iturra Beiza Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 21 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (1:56.40) beating Valley Star in NR up to 52 on March 4 at $5. Can pick up where he left off. |
FT L A MCCARTHY |
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| 10 | 56284 |
COURAGE STRIDE
BLAKE FITZPATRICK 6YO BAY HORSE E & M Stride (Mgr: E Rosati) Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr6) over 2300m after showing early speed at this track beaten 21 m by Leaf Stride (2:50.20) in NR up to 85 on July 19 at $6.50. At the start before 8th (10m Fr1) over 2300m at this track beaten 15 m by Toro Stride (2:51.30) in No NR on July 5 at $19. In the mix. |
10m B P FITZPATRICK |
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| 11 | 17821 |
LEAF STRIDE
ANTON GOLINO 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING E & M Stride (Mgr: E Rosati) Last start won by 16 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (2:50.20) beating Sunny Gee in NR up to 85 on July 19 at $5.50. Impressed last start and could go back-to-back. |
10m G J FITZPATRICK |
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| 12 | 47532 |
SUNNY GEE
KERRYANN MORRIS 8YO B/BR GELDING K A Commens, R D Commens Two back was well beaten into third behind Im Bobby at this track over 1609m in a No NR on July 12 at $41. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Leaf Stride at this track over 2300m in a NR up to 85 on July 19 at $9. Working up to a win. |
10m K A MORRIS |
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