Hamilton   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

bet365 Top Finishes 0-58 Handicap 1600m

Track: Heavy 8   Clear (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 3m 900m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 6.45)  

Moderate tempo with Cable De Vega leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. CABLE DE VEGA (5) looks out of form at face value, but the two starts this time in have been in tougher races than this. Drawn beautifully and also gets a claim so could be the improver at odds. SAXON BEAUTY (6) showed the benefit of two runs back with a good win last time and this doesn't look a great deal tougher. Chances enhanced on a Heavy track. UNIVERSALLY (3) is first-up for a new stable but has trialled well and gets the inside alley with Meech to ride, which looks a big plus. LICHESTER (8) needs to improve on the first-up effort but has trialled since and will appreciate the step up in distance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Cable De Vega.
1 93351 RHETT
AARON LAING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A E Laing, Miss E R A S Jenkin, J Lowcock, Mrs K Hargreaves, Miss G Tregear & P H Williams
Last start won by a head at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 22 over 2100m defeating En Mer carrying 59.5kg at $9. Before that 5th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Proshow with 59.5kg at $21. Broke through last time and is worth thought again.
11
DYLAN DEAN
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
2 07x00 ROMAJI
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K A Rees, G J White, R Wearmouth, R H Bird, Mrs N L White, Mrs B L Barker & A E Rees
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on June 21 over 1356m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Naval Force carrying 59kg at $9. Second-up ran last of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1590m, slow going 15 len behind Grinzinger Fashion with 56kg at $71. Fully tested.
4
A MC CABE
Royal Blue, Silver Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds, Silver Diamonds Cap
3 64988 UNIVERSALLY
ALEXANDER RAE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D P Azzopardi, D Grubisa, Mrs S D Mcmillan, M D Mcmillan, Miss E L Mcmillan, Miss T B Lamb, G R Hunt, S Drakos, L Chaudhary, Ms M F Eriksson, Mrs M A Dean, Newpark Racing, N Mackie, P Williamson, Seize Racing, Dream Thoroughbreds Exception, P Renehan, Bots, Dr E Ryan & B Lellman
Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 12 at Sale Bm64 on June 12 over 1615m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Korobeiniki carrying 54kg at $16. The run before that ran last of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Itsukushima with 54kg at $21. Has trialled well for the new stable, down in grade, well drawn and gets Meech.
1
LINDA MEECH
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
4 x45x2 TREASURY PLACE
ANDREW R CAMPBELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs E A Windmeyer, A S Campbell, N P Windmeyer, G J Mckinnis, Miss K E Seabert, T L Wood, P F Foley & Mrs J Christie
Second-up. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1412m, slow going 2 len behind Magic Edition with 60.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 1525m, 4 len behind Dreams Come True carrying 57.5kg at $19. Strips fitter and is in the mix.
10
ALANA KELLY
White, Red Sash, Campbell Tartan Sleeves And Cap
5 55x60 CABLE DE VEGA
MICHAEL HUGLIN
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T A Cole-Sinclair, A Quested, S McClymont, Mrs H T Lauder, M C Binns, J D Cole-Sinclair, W C Gatt, Mrs J E Van Steenis, R Halabi, W R Van Mourik, Newborough (Mgr: C S Thompson) & Rags To Imperial Riches (Mgr: Mrs M Miller)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Socially Sassy with 58kg at $41. Second run from a spell faded in the straight ran last of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Preservator carrying 56.5kg at $16. This easier than recent efforts, well drawn and gets a claim.
2
SARAH FIELD
Purple, White Hoops, Armbands And Hooped Cap
6 58781 SAXON BEAUTY
SHAWN MATHRICK
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K M Mathrick
Most recently won by 2.75 len at Moe Bm52 July 11 over 1614m in the wet defeating Sleep Deprived carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Tarshin carrying 59kg at $18. Poised to go on with it now back in winning form.
8
JACK HILL
Purple, Black Stars, Pink Sleeves, Black Armbands
7 90380 CHEEKY BLINDERS
DANIEL WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms J E Sadler, D Jardine, Ms M Kilgour & D Williams
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Budjik Boy carrying 53.5kg at $9.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on June 21 over 1356m, slow going neck behind Naval Force carrying 53.5kg at $21. Should be at her top now and is sure to run well.
14
Maroon And Gold Hoops
8 237x7 LICHESTER
PETER LAFFERTY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S M Lafferty, S C Targett, Mrs K L O'Dea, G M Brown, N A Findlay, Ms H J Lafferty, A D White, Mrs S White, H E White, Mrs A P Nagle, G A Nagle, Mrs C V Giblin, Ms E Lafferty, FJ Cain, Mrs T Ferguson, Mrs R Cain & Predicated Racing (Mgr: B J Coffey)
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on July 11 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Alainge with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Mt Gambier 0-56 December 22 over 1550m on a rain affected track defeating Ofcourse I Will carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Better for the first-up run, has had a trial since and suited up in trip.
6
T P MADDEN
White, Red Band And Cap
9 64845 SPANISH SNITZEL
MARK GREIG
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Last start 5th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm64 on July 24 over 1700m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Champagne Jenni with 54kg at $41. Before that 4th of 12 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Jayzeal carrying 59kg at $4.60. Likely to struggle.
7
MELEA CASTLE
Light Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Seams And Cap
10 57969 PENDANTE
ROD SYMONS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J M Symons, R G Symons, D C Miles, C J Sinclair & P Gervasoni
Last start 9th of 11 at Murtoa 0 - 58 on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Forest Diamond carrying 53.5kg at $12. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jandami with 54kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach.
3
J DAROSE
Gold, Black Yoke
11 20585 SANDPIPER
JOHN SALANITRI
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
F Salanitri, R Paul, J Kazzi, D Ibrahim, S Legas, N Paul, C Vasiliou, A Capaldi, D Ruggiero & I Galbraith
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 2069m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Najle carrying 58kg at $9. The start before that second last of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on July 6 over 3200m, in the wet; 31 len behind Stockman carrying 67.5kg at $41. Hard to make a case.
9
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
12 00814 LAST DREAM
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
J Morell & Mrs M A Morell
Most recently 4th of 11 at Murtoa 0 - 58 on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Forest Diamond carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Mt Gambier 0-54 July 11 over 1550m on a heavy track defeating They Call Me Dusty with 54kg at $51. Looks tested again.
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MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
13 8660x SIR HUSSON
RUSSELL HUDDART
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R G & Mrs T M Huddart
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 February 13 2021 over 2400m, 20 len behind The Red Sea carrying 51kg at $151. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Gold Coast Hcp (C2) September 26 2020 over 1400m, 11 len behind Mishani Destroyer with 57kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
8
NATHAN PUNCH
Red, White Band, Royal Blue And White Hooped Sleeves
14 9x908 AEROETTE
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs F R Walters
At the latest run 8th of 15 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on July 11 over 1550m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Last Dream with 54kg at $51. The run before that second last of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1800m, 19 len behind Weather Delay carrying 54kg at $201. Difficult to recommend.
5
MS C PULS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
15 00462 VEGAS ON FIRE
SHAWN MATHRICK
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B A Mathrick & A R Burke
Most recently 6th of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Red On Red with 58.5kg at $8. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Geelong F&M Bm58 on July 11 over 1430m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Irrefutably with 60.5kg at $9.50. Highest-rated runner in the race who is the one to beat at her best.
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SAM KENNEDY
Purple, Black Stars, Pink Sleeves, Black Armbands, Purple Cap