Warrnambool   09 Sep 2025
 
GOING: H

The Midfield Group BM62 Handicap 2000m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.76)  

Solid tempo with Bergasun leading from Buzzaroon and Sacrify. Open race. SEPHIA (14) is a relatively lightly raced mare for the Symon Wilde yard who wasn't bad here last start in her first attempt at 2000m, sent around a $3.90 chance and just getting too far back. She'll be better for that and can improve enough to give BERGASUN (4) a challenge. Bergasun won that race impressively, his second easy victory in a row. If left alone in front again he'll take a power of beating. GALLOPING GURU (7) was second to Bergasun with every chance here last time out but has each way claims again. TIKEMYSON (3) needs to find his best but does drop a fair way in grade from recent runs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Sephia & Bergasun.
1 25128 ASTRADEEL
ADAM CHAMBERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
C A Rowe, T A Skevington & C M Wightman
Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bergasun with 65.5kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on July 24 over 1700m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Champagne Jenni carrying 65.5kg at $6.50. Not the worst.
3
WILL GORDON
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Seams, White And Emerald Green Chevrons Sleeves
2 x0040 COLLEAGUES
KATHRYN DURDEN
7YO  GR/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs K L Durden, B H Hepburn, Mrs J P Henry, C Durden, T P Carroll, Ms D Fitzgerald, W R Carroll, Miss B O Edgar, G P Sharp, D A Webster, J S Carroll, C Hosking, J Hosking, S Mallia, P A Johnston, N R Mcrae, Ms S Hasan, A Hovey & Broken Punters Racing (Mgr: J S Carroll)
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, slow going 12 len behind Bergasun with 61kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1740m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Maxxi Bon carrying 61.5kg at $31. Has the task ahead.
6
LINDA MEECH
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Hot Pink, Royal Blue And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 28090 TIKEMYSON
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Wilde Racing, Mrs K M Wilde, S J Butterworth, Jungle Cat Racing, B Danaher, P J Duke, Ms D L Dunstan, Bool Hunters & Punters, M Harrington, Arewehavingfunyetfamily, C Murphy, Ms M M Rowsthorn, R G Smith, C W Whitehead, G B Whitmore, D E Williams, K B Williams, G J Dealy, G R Gray & N J Down
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on August 16 over 2250m, slow going 8 len behind Goliotus with 57kg at $5.50. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on August 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind Vega Magnifico with 56kg at $41. This looks a nice assignment so expect a lot more.
8
R J HURDLE
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
4 46211 BERGASUN
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
G T Ryan, J F Hardwick, A B Campbell, A J Knight, Listen Newton Advisory (Manager: Kieran Liston) & B Murray
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at this track Bm64 August 21 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Galloping Guru carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The run before that scored a big 5 len win at Hamilton 0 - 58 August 2 over 2200m in the wet defeating Northern Barrage with 59.5kg at $6. Key runner in this line-up.
4
J ALLEN
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
5 31701 IDON'TGETIT
PETER CHOW
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, Miss A K Chow, P T McNamara, S Wilson, J D Williams, A R Thornton, P A Scales, Reining In (Mgr: Mrs B Nevell), N G R Harris, S A Bishop, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, M Mackenzie & Mrs H Mackenzie
Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Naracoorte Bm58 August 31 over 2000m in soft going defeating Fiorente Spritz carrying 59.5kg at $5. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Bergasun with 56.5kg at $12. Have to respect.
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JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
6 61241 BUZZAROON
AARON PURCELL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell)
Racing well recently. At the latest run scored a big 3.5 len win at Casterton 0 - 58 August 31 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Ahab with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bergasun carrying 57kg at $8.50. Can figure in the finish.
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T P MADDEN
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
7 x3762 GALLOPING GURU
SYMON WILDE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), A Gibson, D J N Racing, The Five Heros, Trogech, C J Rule, B J Barwick, Mrs L E Morgan, Mrs J A Irvine, D Kavenagh, E Bourizk, J Turland, Geama, L J Hoy, R J Richardson, N C Armytage & A M Hacon
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Bergasun with 59kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on July 11 over 2450m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Sunday Buzz carrying 60kg at $6. Has ability and should run well.
1
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
8 45x42 SACRIFY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
ANR Sacred Eye, J W Lyons, M G Mullavey, B Fitz-Gibbon, D V Simpson, G Luc, P L Ward, Mrs J A Jarvin, S G Luc, Ms J Schembri, P N Simpson-Morgan, S N Gordon, B Crouch, G H Greenaway, Mrs D K Delimitros, B T Hunt, Hon. G J Williamson, Miss A S Neasham, Onthekitty & Cowarrie Partnership
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on July 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dramaticus carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Last start 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Xtra Rush with 58.5kg at $18. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
9 6x003 CHAIRMAN
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss R M Morey
Last start led but faded 3rd of 8 at Warracknabeal Bm70 on August 30 over 2015m, 2 len behind Spylark with 55kg at $16. The run before that second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sacred Eagle with 59kg at $81. Place chance again.
7
TEODORE NUGENT
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 x7985 HANDSHAKE
PAUL PREUSKER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Preusker, A Gallace, Mrs N F Alexander, J D Alexander, R K Bavcevic, Ms S J Leury, B Schaeche, Mrs R Alexander, F C Belot & Mrs N Belot
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bergasun carrying 57.5kg at $41. Before that 8th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on August 8 over 1814m, in the wet; 14 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 59.5kg at $21. Looking to others.
10
J FRY
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 51 RELIABLE JO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd, D Mason, D Hatcher, G W Jones, D Z J Racing, J J Grieve, Mrs K S Faapito, S Scheele, Home And Hosed 4, Ms A J Metcalf, Simanna Racing, Mrs J M Hunter, M Curtis, K D Mothershaw & R F Livingston
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Bearbrassblackfish carrying 57.5kg at $11. Last start won by a nose at Moe Mdn-Sw August 24 over 2050m on a rain affected track defeating Omamori carrying 57.5kg at $11. Sure to measure up.
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C NEWITT
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
12 78x1 KELLY ANN
WAYNE WALTERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Morell
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.8 len at Casterton Mdn-Sw August 31 over 2000m in soft going defeating Coastal Whispers carrying 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Casterton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Tallapoosa with 57.5kg at $51. Rough hope.
6
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
13 84330 PULVERISER
ANDREW BOBBIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G A Osborne, Let it Reine, S Fagliarone, M Teuma, M Wegrzyn, R Maugeri, D Mcleod, D Trathen, G Bakes, Maj A Marino, A Cannizzaro, R Marino, Mrs N Marino, Doutta Galla Racing Club & Alwayswantedanag
Last start second last of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on August 24 over 1600m, 15 len behind Lichester with 60kg at $11. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Mildura 0 - 58 on August 9 over 2009m, 2.5 len behind Saxon Beauty carrying 60kg at $3.50. Minor hope.
11
TOM PREBBLE
White, Green And Purple Checked Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
14 74546 SEPHIA
SYMON WILDE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), N C Armytage, R J Richardson, C D Rowsell, P K Eastmure, Armsville, Blue Roos, Guided By Science, D G Campbell, Green And Gold, S S O'Meara, Sb Racing, S A Mcleod, C Jackson, S T Jackson, Old Fillies Racing, L T Jackson & G R Jackson
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bergasun with 57kg at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 on July 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Silent Shares with 57kg at $9. Has ability and is among the leading chances.
5
J NOONAN
White, Red Spots And Black Cap