Warrnambool   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: H

Matko Hire BM56 Handicap 1700m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.83)  

Solid tempo likely with Vegas On Fire, Mummsie and Side Piece prominent. Wide open race to finish. MOSCOW RED (8) is very much a veteran mare who is going better than the form suggests. Has had seven tries at this course and distance for four minors but loves a wet track and winning rider Farley is back aboard for this. Can run a big race at odds. COASTAL WHISPERS (10) on the other hand is a lightly raced type and looks hard to beat. Off the mark last time over 2000m with a maiden all-the-way win and expected to give a sight here in tougher company. MORE TORQUE (4) has been freshened since finishing thereabouts over 2000m latest. Will give a start this slightly shorter trip but will be motoring home late. BLAZING GURU (2) was a second-up winner this class last time and strips fitter. Was a third-up winner last campaign and expected to feature again in this. VEGAS ON FIRE (14) has placed at the last four runs and is long overdue. Has raced on speed and hit the frame over the mile in the last couple and will be in this for a long way on the recent form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Moscow Red could be value.
1 x3647 EXABANOISE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs M A Calthorpe & J F Calthorpe
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Seymour 0 - 62 on August 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Fire Tribe carrying 60kg at $6. The start before that 4th of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Ti Tree Lad carrying 59.5kg at $26. Going well. Won only try here and definitely worth including.
4
EOIN WALSH
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
2 18x01 BLAZING GURU
SYMON WILDE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 62.0KG
N J Rule, Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor) & Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 24 over 2000m, in the wet; 89 len behind Bellonado with 59.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Hamilton Bm56 September 15 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Ataegina with 60kg at $10. Good win second-up and sure to measure up here.
2
R J HURDLE
White, Mauve Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
3 35615 ROYAL INFERENCE
PETER CHOW
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss A K Chow, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, S A Bishop, M Jess, S Ryan, Mrs K A Lenehan, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, N L Mccullagh & Mrs S R Ryan
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Hamilton Bm56 on September 15 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Dubai Dancer carrying 60.5kg at $12. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Casterton 0 - 58 August 31 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Melissa Kate carrying 59kg at $4.40. Going well. Speedy type who will give a sight at odds despite the draw.
14
DYLAN DUNN
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
4 01826 MORE TORQUE
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms C J Littlefield J W Frazer, J D Harrigan, Mrs J Walsh, Mrs L M Murray, J W North, Commandee (Mgr: K J Ardley), Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J Bottomley, DW Racing (Mgr: A Douglas), J Malone, C J Finnegan, P A Cairnes, Marjag (Mgr: D Bambridge), A W Shore & B W McCoy
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on August 31 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Eye Of Epaulette carrying 61kg at $14. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 2200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Blacklist carrying 61kg at $7.50. Got home well last time and looks one of the main players.
5
R MCLEOD
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
5 17x94 HARD TO GO WRONG
HENRY DWYER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D W Stutt
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 9th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on August 22 over 1312m, 8 len behind Saxon Spot carrying 58kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 9 at Hamilton Bm56 on September 15 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Blazing Guru carrying 61kg at $14. Ready to show best but will need some luck from the wide draw.
14
J ALLEN
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap
6 8313x SIDE PIECE
AARON PURCELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms C Wallis & T R D Hina
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Trentham Rating 65 May 10 over 2200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Gallant Hero carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway October 25 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Carajillo with 58.5kg at $30.70. Former Kiwi gelded since last run and worth keeping safe at new home track.
10
T P MADDEN
Hot Pink, Yellow Stars, White Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
7 73385 EDZEL
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
O T I Racing, Montly Pty Ld, D Egan, East Melb Racing, Mrs T Joel, Webbmck Racing, J Spence, Sparks Flying, Dycer Racing, S M L S Racing, E Giacobone, M Blakiston, Mrs A Alexander, Miss A Batsiokis, W Parker, Vaguely Noble 2, D Ramus, Dogs Quad, G Garrett & J Mahony
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Sale Bm62 on September 14 over 1728m, 7 len behind Zambardo with 58kg at $15. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on August 4 over 2100m, 17 len behind Kentucky Nick with 57.5kg at $2.90. Long time since a win but sure to be thereabouts.
11
FRED W KERSLEY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 32156 MOSCOW RED
HENRY DWYER
12YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), J R Dwyer, A Fisher, G A R Johnson
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at Seymour Bm58 on August 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind First Chorus carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on July 26 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Big Sue carrying 57kg at $9.50. Veteran mare who loves wet tracks and is right in this on best.
3
NEIL FARLEY
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
9 451x8 SWITCH HIT
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, F A Magnabosco & J F Lonsdale
Second run back. First-up after a year eased back early on 8th of 12 at Hamilton Bm56 on September 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dubai Dancer with 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; neck behind Haunui carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Extra trip a plus and fitter for the run is not to be discounted.
8
V LE BOEUF
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
10 x8421 COASTAL WHISPERS
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs C Paisley, K Paisley, Bushfield Pub (M Conheady), A Eales, D Hollyman, Seven Pots Please (M McNally), D Duff, S & C Horn, R Jarvis, Mrs S Jarvis, D Lee, S Manley, Romakav (Mrs S Romaniszyn), The Dream's Alive (A Greene), J Carroll, P Cole, Mrs C Dabernig, J Monaghan & N Monaghan
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track Mdn-Sw September 9 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Grinding Away with 57.5kg at $10. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Kelly Ann carrying 57.5kg at $19. Off the mark here last time and will take catching again.
7
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
11 34167 JAMROCK
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T Sparks
SCRATCHED.
2
Orange, White Stars, Striped Sleeves, Halved Cap
12 1649x COOL STAR
TETYANA FURDETSKA
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Ms T Furdetska, S Stogryn, Mrs L Stogryn, V Diachuk, A Furdetskyy, Miss A Masters, K Masters & Mrs K Solowij
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 May 30 over 2200m, 6 len behind Littlebitcheeky with 55kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Sale Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1736m defeating Jabeljar carrying 57kg at $21. Prefer to see how she returns.
17
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black And Red Halves With Gold Trident, Black Sleeves, Red Chevron, Black Cap
13 83341 ELSIE GIRL
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
S L Pretty, Miss J Ahearn, S J Mules, P J Hill, A B Waye, J R Peters, J Mcrostie, G J McDonald, Mrs B L O'Loughlin & C J Wehl
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2 len at Mt Gambier Bm62 September 21 over 1550m in heavy going defeating Melissa Kate carrying 54kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at Bordertown Cl1 on September 12 over 1550m, 2 len behind Sazerac with 55.5kg at $11. Impressive win last start and with the claim is in the mix again.
6
SARAH FIELD
Lime Green, Purple Star, Hooped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
14 82322 VEGAS ON FIRE
SHAWN MATHRICK
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B A Mathrick & A R Burke
Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Moe Bm56 on September 23 over 1628m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Teddy Boy carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 7 at Wodonga Bm56 on September 16 over 1590m, 0.5 len behind Grey Lad carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Long overdue and gets chance to score.
1
J DAROSE
Purple, Black Stars, Pink Sleeves, Black Armbands, Purple Cap
15 40523 BOOKMAN
DAVID NOONAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms J V Joiner,T Noonan ,N Noonan,Mx K Smith,R Smith,G Smith,Mrs K Smith, Mrs R Smith,Miss K Smith,Ms M Smith.
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Coleraine 0 - 56 on September 26 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Deficit carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Donald 0 - 56 on September 13 over 1620m, head behind Ripper with 58.5kg at $8.50. Fairly honest and can sneak into the frame with the right run.
11
JACK HILL
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
16 765x4 MUMMSIE
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Domrohie Pastures (Mgr: R P McDonald)
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at this track Bm56 on September 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hide Your Assets carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1600m, neck behind Millvina with 56kg at $9. Extra trip a plus and has claims on best figures so don't underestimate.
12
LINDA MEECH
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
17 10948 DIBALTA
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Stableboard Bloodstock (Mgr: R Board) & Desharon Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D R Whybird)
Last start ran last of 8 at Coleraine 0 - 56 on September 26 over 1800m, 9 len behind Sandpiper carrying 60kg at $8.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Bm62 on September 9 over 1700m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 57kg at $41. Has ability but needs to do more.
13
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Royal Blue Chevron, Silver Trim Shoulder And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
18 0468x MASH AND GRAVY
DARRYL CANNON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
T Cannon, Ms R Stoneman, M W Peters, B Buchanan, Mrs V M Cannon, Miss A Cannon, R E Cleasby & D J Cannon
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Murtoa 0 - 58 July 26 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Finnhugh with 57kg at $8. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track Bm64 March 28 over 1300m, soft track; 15 len behind Off His Roca with 57kg at $91. Happy to watch this time.
9
MELISSA JULIUS
Red, White And Black Thirds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap