Stony Creek   30 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Fish Creek Hotel BM56 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 32)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.40)  

Solid pace likely with Unplanned Revolt prominent along with Bookman crossing from an outside gate. MISS CASTELVECCHIO (14) looks hard to beat this line-up. Hit the line hard for a close-up fifth at Caulfield two back then found the line powerful again last time when placed at a mile at Moe. Genuine pace will help and looks hard to hold out this field. FLAG FLYER (6) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by half a length over 1400m at Pakenham. Open to plenty of improvement and he is a major player again. LAVENDER GLORY (10) has been going around in tougher class. Wide draw but claim helps and looks a big chance to return to the winner's list. BOOKMAN (5) has been going along very well including a narrow second over the border when sat on speed and fought on well to place. Can do the same here. THE NEGOTIATOR (1) was solid fresh and strips fitter for the extra ground. Will be winding up strongly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on Miss Castelvecchio.
1 5x3x4 THE NEGOTIATOR
CLIFF BROWN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury)
Having second run back today. Last outing 4th of 13 at Mornington Bm62 on December 5 over 1500m, 4 len behind Norwoods carrying 60kg at $10. At only start last preparation 3rd of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on September 29 over 1460m, 1.1 len behind Hello Mary with 60kg at $7.50. Fitter again and will be winding up strongly.
5
White, Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves And Cap
2 06809 TUMBLING
NATHAN MCPHERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
T Templeton, Mrs S Templeton, M Templeton, Mrs N Templeton, N A McPherson, D A McPherson, Miss M Hickey
At the latest run second last of 10 at Moe Bm62 on December 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind El Tercero carrying 60.5kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 10 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Ten Commandments with 56.5kg at $26. Has ability and can bounce back.
1
LIAM RIORDAN
Pink, White Letter T, Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves, White Stripe, Blue Stars, Pink Cap, Blue Stars
3 124x0 OLIVE BAGUETTE
ALEXANDER RAE
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), N Deljanovski, S White & O Favaloro
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on December 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Diamond Indaruf carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Mornington Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1200m defeating Winning Winnie with 59.5kg at $1.60. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
3
MELEA CASTLE
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
4 41760 PRESERVATOR
K J FYTHE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
D Smith & Mrs R M Smith
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Moe 0-62 on December 14 over 2050m, 17 len behind Calypso King carrying 59.5kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 13 at Mornington Bm62 on December 5 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Norwoods carrying 60kg at $6. Prepared to overlook.
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B RAWILLER
Yellow, Black Quarters, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves
5 35113 BOOKMAN
DAVID NOONAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
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.
Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-66 on December 20 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Extinguish with 56.5kg at $16. The race before that scored a big 12 len win at this track 0 - 56 December 7 over 1600m in the wet defeating Trinity's D'oro carrying 59.5kg at $5. Hard to fault recent form and looks a major player.
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LOGAN MCNEIL
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
6 409x1 FLAG FLYER
GREG EURELL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M Rix, Mrs M Butler, Ms D L Eurell, J P Accurso, Natural Kraft (Mgr: A Harris), M Whitaker, Ms M Evans & P A C Schultz
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Cl1 November 28 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Tipping Rain with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on June 20 over 1715m, slow going 7 len behind Makdane with 61kg at $15. Strips fitter and is well placed to take this out.
3
LOGAN BATES
Yellow, Royal Blue Stripes, Yellow And Royal Blue Stars Cap
7 x6x08 POWERFUL TORQUE
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
SA Miller, I R Dietrich, F A Harrison, M A Cameron, B Dragovic, C Hollier, JL Gay, T M Borschman, S T P McNeill, D J Collins, Miller Dietrich Yerfayze (Mgr: SA Miller), S W Tatham, Ms T J McDonald, Mrs K N McAuley, W J Parrish, Smash'd Racing (Mgr: D R Williams), J Warner & Feek Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 12 at Mornington Bm62 on November 27 over 1500m, 10 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 60kg at $26. Last start 8th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on December 19 over 1514m, 4 len behind Power Cable with 62kg at $11. Finds a suitable race and can make amends.
2
J NOONAN
Gold And White Stripes, Cherry Cap
8 258x8 UNPLANNED REVOLT
ANDREW PERDON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L C Barker, Mrs N W Barker & Mrs K L Hornhardt
Resumed after a three months break with a disappointing last at the picnics just a few days ago. On the quick back-up but hard to have here.
2
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Gold Fleur De Lys
9 53311 HONEY MAKER
SHAWN MATHRICK
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Enak Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A Howell), A J Lynch & Mrs B Lynch
At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at Tatura F&M Bm56 December 14 over 1450m defeating Snappy Pierro with 61kg at $3.90. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Pakenham Mdn-Sw November 21 over 1400m in soft going defeating Serene Defense with 57.5kg at $9. Has really hit form and worth including at odds.
8
J MASKIELL
Pink, Black Checks, White Sleeves, Pink Cap
10 16747 LAVENDER GLORY
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
J Warren, Tbred Girls No 30 (Ms S Lenton), Blue Eyed Racing (Mrs L Richter), Mrs C Thompson, Dr Kelleher, Ms K Farrell, Mrs V Reardon, Fancy Fillies (Ms W Johnson), Mrs T Gerdtz, Miss R Waszkinel, Mrs D Gnieslaw, Mrs J O'Brien, Mrs L Seeburuth, D Spicer, Ms K Warren & Edi-Asp-Eagles (C Beckman)
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Cranbourne F&M Bm66 on December 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Gellhorn carrying 58kg at $41. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Pakenham F&M Bm62 on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Twisted Queen with 60.5kg at $5. Wide draw but claim helps and looks a big chance to return to the winner's list.
12
CHELSEA THOMPSON
White, Thoroughbred Girls Logo, Cerise Collar and Sleeves, Black Horseshoe Cap, Cerise Peak
11 33x67 QUITE THE LASS
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
R J Goodwin, D W Ash, Mrs M A Ash, C M Mazzeo, M A Sidiropoulos, A T Mazzeo, J Mazzeo, S C Howlett, P Tatnell, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), J A Irvine, R M Holt, P Olsson, J J Paisley, B D Sharp, C A Butler, D R Hall, M Beckenham & Deadly Ten (Mgr: L Tarrant)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 1507m, 2.5 len behind Leg Drive with 58.5kg at $15. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm66 on December 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Shiny New Deel with 56kg at $31. Racing well. Sure to run well.
16
NADIA DANIELS
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
12 36x73 CRICKETS CHIRPING
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & Miss E J Hardacre
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 9 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Magnabelle Royale with 57.5kg at $14. Last start 3rd of 10 at Tatura F&M Bm56 on December 14 over 1450m, 1.1 len behind Honey Maker with 62kg at $18. Looks close to a win and gets chance.
10
R MCLEOD
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
13 49167 ARIA ELECTRA
PETER GELAGOTIS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
J Sourasis, P R McGrath, R Favas, Jaszac Racing (Mgr: N T Pistikakis), J G S Syndicate (Mgr: J Gardiner), M A Murphy, Mrs M M Murphy & Walkochland Racing (Mgr: B G Walker)
Last start 7th of 13 at Mornington Bm62 on December 5 over 1500m, 6 len behind Norwoods with 57kg at $18. The start before that 6th of 9 at Sale Bm62 on October 8 over 1744m, 7 len behind A Diva carrying 57kg at $12. This is no easier and she needs to lift.
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Black, White Diamond Band, Checked Cap
14 x4753 MISS CASTELVECCHIO
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
B Hall, Saturday Racing group (Mgr: R Allen), Hardhat Filly (Mgr: P A Dowling), Ms S Taylor, R W Duncan, B M Ziegler, S Richter, P A Harris, P R Sankey, Table Thirty Seven (Mgr: K J Ardley), R Dean & Ms D M Eichstadt
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Moe Bm62 on December 14 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Oak Beach with 56kg at $3.80. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at Caulfield Heath Cl1 on November 19 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind On Broadway with 53.5kg at $3.50. Overdue and should be in the finish.
7
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
15 x2831 NECK HIGH
ANDREW PERDON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
T K Poulton, Ms J Heal, R A Poulton, Mrs J Poulton, Miss S Poulton, Ms J Heal, T Poulton, S Poulton, L Ray, O Poulton, S Knight, Miss K Blake, Mrs D Knight, G Dows, Ms K Venturoni, J Crane, T D Murphy & B Osborne
Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Newcombe carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1430m, on a wet track; 6 len behind The Mean Fiddler with 59.5kg at $6. Has found form but looking to others.
4
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves With Navy Horseshoes, Checked Cap
16 33354 EVERETT
MICK BELL
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
G Giuliano, M A Bell, F E Bell, P B Vervale, S W Dwyer, Three Generations Racing (Mgr: S K Ashenden), I D Dunkley, Mrs M Giuliano, Miss B Giuliano, Miss V Giuliano, V Giuliano, Mrs C Giuliano, L Guzzardi, L Martini, L Sholakis, Mrs M Sholakis, Ms M Ascenzo & C Papaziakas
Last start 4th of 10 at Tatura F&M Bm56 on December 14 over 1450m, 1.3 len behind Honey Maker with 61kg at $16. The run before that 5th of 10 at Ararat Bm56 on November 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Switch Hit with 59kg at $9. Not far away last start. Racing well enough and can figure in the finish.
13
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black, White Braces, Red Bell, White Stripe On Sleeves