Moe   14 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Strzelecki Realty BM62 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.40)  

Not much early pressure but Crystanado, Shyamalan and Lensman can take up forward spots. TWISTED QUEEN (5) was quickly back to form winning this grade against her own sex at Pakenham as favourite. She maps well and has more to give. She's promising and looks set to go back-to-back. EL TERCERO (3) brings three threatening efforts from the provincials in tougher company. He's likely to push forward and is well placed to be winning. SHYAMALAN (11) is a Hayes-trained stablemate to the top selection and can build on his debut win at Wodonga. He's won a Flemington jumpout since and has a future. LULU DARLING (9) resumes back plenty in grade and has a strong fresh record. Has jumped out well and may be the one to pop up at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Twisted Queen.
1 1579x LENSMAN
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J R Baker & S J Baker
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 August 14 over 1500m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Sacred Eagle carrying 60.5kg at $21. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 January 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Clear Thinking carrying 57kg at $41. Will take benefit from this outing.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross
2 x155x PRIDE OF GALWAY
CATHERINE MARTINDALE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss C A Martindale & B G Stockdale
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Sale Bm64 October 27 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Ruakaka Raider with 60.5kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Geelong 0 - 62 September 26 2024 over 1447m slow track defeating Snick carrying 59.5kg at $21. Might be better off following this run.
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J MASKIELL
Maroon, White Bow Tie And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 88425 EL TERCERO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), J A K Racing (Mgr: J S Rogers), D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, V Ulliana, R W Mutton, B W Tonks, B G Ratcliff, D Jarman, S Toohill, Mrs K Toohill & MOTW Group Syndicate (Mgr: P Mourtzios)
Last start 5th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 28 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Supernima carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Bm66 on November 5 over 1203m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Dollar Shot carrying 58.5kg at $5. Big chance to return to form.
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J NOONAN
Dark Blue, White Spots, Sleeves And Cap
4 x0680 TUMBLING
NATHAN MCPHERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T Templeton, Mrs S Templeton, M Templeton, Mrs N Templeton, N A McPherson, D A McPherson, Miss M Hickey
Most recently ran last of 10 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 56.5kg at $26. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on November 13 over 1300m, 4 len behind Gellhorn with 60kg at $91. This hard.
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P GATT
Pink, White Letter T, Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves, White Stripe, Blue Stars, Pink Cap, Blue Stars
5 17x71 TWISTED QUEEN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
R J Manwaring, Ms T M Lawler, N G Pasini, Mrs A M Pasini, M S Pasini, Miss N Boyne, J Kitsou, A J Hale, Triple Jac Racing (Mgr: A J Hale) & Miss E J Manwaring
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Mornington Bm66 on November 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Recon carrying 56kg at $12. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Pakenham F&M Bm62 November 21 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Marble Point carrying 60kg at $3.70. Found her best form now. Nicely placed to win again.
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LOGAN BATES
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
6 3x32x CRYSTANADO
NONI SHELTON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr. CA Butler, Ms. NE Shelton
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Sale Bm64 July 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Sweet Jasmine with 58.5kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Sale Bm64 June 12 over 1415m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Seindeel carrying 58.5kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this run.
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MS S WYNNE
Deep Red, BR Letters, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap Deep Red Stripe
7 00x60 CHARTWELL HOUSE
JACK LAING
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R Paki, Ms K Worth, A Quilliam, E Nicholson, G Wallace, L Wallace, G Saliba & M Walker
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Pakenham Bm70 on November 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Go To Hollywood with 56.5kg at $71. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on December 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Diamond Indaruf carrying 63kg at $71. Can't have on recent performances.
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RUBY LAMONT
Black, White Spartan Helmet, Red Armbands And Seams Cap
8 30x10 LUCKY DUCK
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 59.0KG
F Salanitri, Mrs P Salanitri, R Walker, Mrs I Hollingworth, J Damiano, GFY Syndicate J Garro, J Yoannidis, J Cabral, P Hinos, A Capaldi, D Ruggiero, S Gibbens, C Speers & R Speers
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by a nose at Murray Bridge Mares Bm64 October 11 over 1100m defeating My Zephyr with 58kg at $21. Second-up second last of 16 at Morphettville Viddora Bm68 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Starlite Valley with 58kg at $18. Worth another chance.
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C NEWITT
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 0687x LULU DARLING
MICHAEL HUGLIN
8YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
G R Moore, N Gopaul, Newborough (Mgr: C S Thompson) & S Jackson
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 July 9 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Bossy Benita with 58kg at $31. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 February 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Namesake carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Everything points to a posotive return.
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K JENNINGS
Navy Blue And Silver Hoops, Navy Blue Cap
10 76563 OCEAN'S JEN
ANDREW PERDON
8YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A R Perdon, S Boulton, Mrs S Boulton, Ms T M Cross & P Rosenberg
At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Magnabelle Royale with 60kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 7 at Pakenham F&M Bm62 on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Twisted Queen with 60kg at $31. Unlikely to turn it around here.
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BAILEY KINNINMONT
Navy Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves With Navy Horseshoes, Checked Cap
11 1 SHYAMALAN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R L Roulston, G T Ryan, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Madden Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C H Madden), R Smith, Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K F Leung), Ms C Y Li, I J MacDonald, Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), B Murray, P T Heinz & M J Player
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Wodonga Maiden Plate November 9 over 1200m defeating Very Torquee carrying 58kg at $3.10. Improvement in store and keep safe.
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DYLAN DUNN
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
12 31x34 NEXT STEP IOWA
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
K L Eagle, C J Eagle, Miss L K Eagle & Ms K A Wilkie
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Geelong Cl1 on November 26 over 1114m, 3.5 len behind National Code with 57kg at $3.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a head at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Blue Hawaiian carrying 56kg at $8. Genuine claims.
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White, Pale Blue And Royal Blue Hoops, Pale Blue Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 765x2 LADY SADLER
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms N E McMaster, Ruling Bool (Mgr: M J Catanzariti), Club Evans (Mgr: D R Freyer), Miss A Kennedy-McDonald, L Hobbs, Preston Hall (Mgr: S J Cashen), Cricketers & Punters (Mgr: S Schreuder), W J Dansey, W L Dansey, Mrs E Wallbridge Hall, G A Hall, Mrs S Agius & J A Agius
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after four months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on October 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tennessee Bound carrying 55.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Flemington 3yo F Hcp on April 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Esternay with 56kg at $5. Has drawn wide and others rate better.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Black And White Houndstooth, Red Band And Sleeves
14 6x31 DOUBT IN THE SKY
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt)
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Heartattack Jack with 55kg at $4.60. Last start won by 1.0 len at Dunkeld Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1200m in soft going defeating Kentucky Women carrying 57kg at $3.40. Tougher.
10
TEODORE NUGENT
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Striped Cap
15 x10x7 MAINGIRLMADDY
KEVIN MILHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs L F Milham
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Sale Bm66 Hcp on October 26 over 1000m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Imminance carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 on June 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind He'll Rip carrying 54kg at $101. Can't see her turning things around.
5
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black, Silver Fern, Quartered Cap
16 x3668 SUPPOSE I DO
JOHN R ALLEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S J Clipperton, J R Allen, Peter Ferne Racing (Mgr: P A Ferne) & E T Whiting
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at Mornington Cg&E Bm62 on November 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rosa Aotearoa with 59kg at $20. The start before that 6th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Delicate Lady carrying 59.5kg at $19. Prefer to see him back in form.
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J NOONAN
Lime Green, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
17 41285 COSMIC CHARGER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), C Leong, Hundy P's (Mgr: W Hogarth), Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), Nagging Ship (Mgr: P Nagle), J Baulch, J G Bartrim, M J Holme, J Ellks, T Hancy, B Jones, F J Morgan, D A Nesbitt, R Phillips, J J Russell, Ms R Stewart, M Ware & J D Mckellar
Last start 8th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Skycatcher with 58kg at $9. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on November 4 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Bon's Bling carrying 61kg at $7. Prefer others.
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Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
18 7368x FRENCH GRAFFITI
RUSSELL CLUNING
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr R D Cluning, Ms E C Cluning, Mr W M Lowe, Mrs M Stanley
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 August 16 over 2015m, soft track; 7 len behind Freedom Escape carrying 60kg at $8. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Horsham Bm58 May 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Imamanzor carrying 62kg at $7. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
9
BREE TEMPLE
Scarlet, White Band, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap