Hamilton 11 Oct 2025
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Kinvonvie BM70 Handicap MCC Qualifier 1600m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.43) |
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They look to roll along early with Dark Harmony and Ambassadorial leading the charge. Cliff Brown has got CASTLE ON HIGH (2) absolutely airborne with two wins to start the campaign before a second placing n a leader-dominated BM64 at Caulfield. Attention probably turned to this series, which culminates with a rich final at Flemington during Melbourne Cup Week, after that and Castle On High was kept up to the mark with a Caulfield jumpout, which he won nicely. THE MUFFIN MAN (6) resumes for a new stable, which has made a habit of getting good results with new stock. This is short of his best but he's been placed in both first-up runs and did beat home all bar Toorak Hcp hope Athanatos over 1600m in town last prep. AMBASSADORIAL (3) is also in a new camp and should give a sight on speed. LAKE VOSTOK (8) is an opportunist who gets a nice set-up here. MISTER BUSINESSMAN (5) was a nice winner first-up, will be fitter for that and suited up to 1600m, especially from the inside gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Castle On High to win.
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LIGHTNING EXPRESS
AARON PURCELL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), N Hayes, Ms S C Hayes, B W Rodger, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, G Stirling, Alex 'N' Wang (Mgr: G L Taylor), M C Solly, G S C Solly, T N Franklin, Mrs J Ludeman, K A J Peach, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, R A Mitchell & G J Khougaz Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Naracoorte Bm66 on August 31 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Greenidge with 60.5kg at $11. Last start won by 1.0 len at Pooncarie Pooncarie Bm78 September 20 over 1550m defeating Doctor Robert carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Nice win last start, but this is a step up. |
12 T P MADDEN |
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CASTLE ON HIGH
CLIFF BROWN 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG W D Larsen, N L Russo, S Groves, J Scire, R Raco, J B Rodder, A T F (Mgr: J Panzera), D R Langton, Tricky Guru Racing (Mgr: D Clohesy), J Luci, V Muratore, M Garofalo, T Fellows, R J Fellows, I Ricciardi, I Gumina & D L Ludeman Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Home Rule carrying 55kg at $5. The race before that won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 July 23 over 1400m in soft going defeating Rogue Rocker carrying 59.5kg at $11. Did little wrong this prep and kept up to mark with Caulfield trial win. |
3 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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AMBASSADORIAL
ALEXANDER RAE 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Mrs J F Chapple-Hyam & Ms A E Peacock Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Flying Valley carrying 61kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Waimarie carrying 58kg at $4.40. Good first run for the new camp and can give a sight on speed. |
9 J NOONAN |
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ACTIVE DUTY
LINDSEY SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L Smith, Port Star Racing (Mgr: M Williams), K T Glynn, J F Brady, Cya In The Morning (Mgr: E Lucas), W J Nicoll, Mrs A K Nicoll, G A Walker, R B Barham, M C Prime, Ms K N Trembath, B R Rowett, P J Smith & D S Geddie At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Geelong Bm62 on October 2 over 1447m, slow going 3 len behind Acelum carrying 62.5kg at $6.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Morphettville Parks Nmw on September 6 over 1950m, nose behind Burning Bright carrying 60kg at $2.50. SCRATCHED. |
12 J FRY |
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MISTER BUSINESSMAN
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M Fletcher & Ms M Gillies Second-up. First-up after five months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at Coleraine Bm66 September 26 over 1300m defeating He's Godspeed carrying 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Geelong 0 - 58 on November 9 over 1518m, 3.5 len behind Surely Special with 59.5kg at $9. Ran up to trials with a nice first up win and no reason he c |
1 WILL GORDON |
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THE MUFFIN MAN
SHANE JACKSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 17 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Qld Derby June 7 over 2400m, soft track; 13 len behind Maison Louis with 57kg at $20. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Bossy Benita with 58kg at $7.50. Classy gelding who has not been seen since the Qld Derby but in new hands and has run well fresh before. |
10 DYLAN DUNN |
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DARK HARMONY
AARON PURCELL 6YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), G L Taylor, K A J Peach, C Ghastine, N Bizimoski, S Merrett, B Danaher, M J C Moore, M G Sargeant, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), N J G Blacker, Mrs M C Leahy, L J Leahy, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, Mrs K Franklin & Mrs P M Moore At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Coleraine Bm66 on September 26 over 1300m, 5 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 60.5kg at $9. The race before that faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Bendigo Bm66 on September 17 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Gold Medallist with 61.5kg at $71. Likely to find this out of reach. |
7 LINDA MEECH |
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LAKE VOSTOK
LUKE OLIVER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J M Dobbie, S K McNamara, J R Bartling, C N James, R Weiss, Mrs J D Miles, R Thredgold, M G Hood, Mrs M Diprose, C J Scriven, B Broom, B J Fewster, Beaudale Racing (Mgr: G I Mcqueen), A J Meester, G J Flynn, H J Boniwell & Queen Joyce 1928 (Mgr: G Buchanan) Racing well recently. At the latest run got back early 4th of 7 at Flemington Mares Bm78 on September 21 over 1800m, 2 len behind She's A Hustler with 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Moonee Valley Mares Bm74 on September 6 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Jazz Affair carrying 58kg at $17. Racing consistently and drawn to find a nice spot. |
5 B RAWILLER |
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GEFFINA
AARON PURCELL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs M T Couch Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.5 len at Warrnambool Bm62 September 9 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Symphonite carrying 59kg at $11. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on September 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 59kg at $18. Hard to beat on her best form. |
2 MELISSA JULIUS |
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EARLY WARNING
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P A Preusker, G J Cadd, M Mccaig, M Robertson, M Ryan, B N McFarlane, D M Grundell, Mrs M E Grundell, K J Ryan, Ms D Ryan, M B Smith, M Keogh, Mrs L Durno, J M Knuckey, T Beaston, Mrs M B Ryan, B Ryan, Mrs M A Ryan, D A Ryan & The Albertross (Mgr: M Ryan) Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Coleraine Bm66 on September 26 over 1300m, 8 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Casterton 0 - 58 on September 1 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Moon Yanco carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Mister Businessman had his measure easily last start, so maybe in something easier. |
11 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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BUDJIK BOY
PAUL PREUSKER 5YO GR/CH GELDING 55.0KG J D Alexander, Mrs R Alexander & Mrs N F Alexander Last start from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Bendigo Bm62 on September 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Blazing Sword carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Bendigo Bm62 on September 7 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Options with 59.5kg at $6.50. Would need a wet track to trouble some of these. |
6 JACK HILL |
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DEELING ACES
SYMON WILDE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S W Wilde, E W Cockram, Mrs P S Plowman, R S Purtill, G J Swale, The Detail Five Syndicate (Mgr: M Payne), R S McDonald, M E Laaksonen, D A Hando, D Costa, D L Diamond, P A Fitzgerald, Mrs C M Douglas, Miss P A Lindsay, B W Casanelia, D Goodall-Wilson, A F Milburn, S W Costa & Dr D V Napthine Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Ballarat F&M Bm62 on September 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Miss Trustful with 61.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Casterton Bm64 on May 18 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Allouvre with 59kg at $15. Has a great second-up record, so can't dismiss entirely. |
8 FRED W KERSLEY |
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BARBIE'SDREAMWORLD
PETER CHOW 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Ms S Rokuroda, M A Carey, Mrs A P Carey, Miss S J Carey, Ms K D Rokuroda, Miss E J Rokuroda & N P Carey Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 9 over 1300m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Geffina carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.5 len at Geelong 0 - 62 September 25 over 1540m defeating Chilly Charlie with 56.5kg at $3.70. Backed up good fresh run with last-start win and can go on with it. |
4 TEODORE NUGENT |
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