Wangaratta 03 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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WTC Thanks Our Sponsors BM52 Handicap 1300m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: Out 3m 400m - WP, True Remainder. |
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Strong tempo assured with Wagunda, These Boots and Kahungunu rolling to the front. MISS HIMALAYA (10) looks to have found an ideal race here. She struggles to win but has been close up of late, beaten a head last time at Kyneton in a BM56 which looks a tick stronger than this. The draw is the main sticking point but if she gets on the back of the right horse she'll be very hard to hold out. ILIAD (8) was a winner at Mt Gambier two back, solid again last time up in grade at Werribee when fifth. She'll land in a good spot and give a sight. GIVE SOME LIP (17) resumes, now with Reece Goodwin who typically gets these tried horses up and running. Look for any market support, his best is good enough. MISHIMA (2) is stuck on the 1 win from 29 and struggled last time but his form prior was solid for this and the King/Brisbourne combination from a soft draw reads well here. INSPIRED CHOICE (5) resumes. This may be short of her best but she could surprise at big odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Himalaya to win.
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| 1 | 21143 |
WAGUNDA
ANDREW DALE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG B A Harvey & P Hills Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sakasu with 62kg at $4. The race before that second last in a small field at Hillston Hilstoncup on April 11 over 1700m, 4 len behind Tyndrum Gold carrying 55kg at $2.20. Harder here but has some claim. |
8 B VALE |
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| 2 | 25249 |
MISHIMA
BEN BRISBOURNE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P L Baldwin, D Krongold, D Goudie, G C Davis, C S Emmett, D Visic, P K Farrelly, L T Considine & W B Brisbourne Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Chosen Venture with 56.5kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 13 at Echuca 0 - 56 on March 21 over 1412m, 2 len behind Acheter carrying 57.5kg at $13. Can bounce back. |
2 LACHLAN KING |
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| 3 | 78x60 |
SUPAMANO
MICHAEL GIBSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M J Gibson & Miss P J Nietvelt Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 9 at Echuca 0 - 56 on March 21 over 1109m, 2.5 len behind Needawinna carrying 58.5kg at $8. Last start second last of 11 at Seymour Bm56 on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ichiberu carrying 58.5kg at $26. Can't recommend until improvement is shown. |
11 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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| 4 | 04958 |
CRYING COUGAR
OLIVIA OSBORNE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy Most recently 8th of 12 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sakasu with 59.5kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 8 at Echuca Cl1 on April 16 over 1300m, 5 len behind Sunlit Serenade with 52.5kg at $151. Has had too many chances. |
12 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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| 5 | 7076x |
INSPIRED CHOICE
AMBER HENDRY 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG Miss A C Hendry Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 August 11 over 1500m, 10 len behind Taung carrying 56kg at $51. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw January 24 2025 over 1454m, 10 len behind Divine Justice with 57.5kg at $51. Chance on best. |
14 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 6 | 31459 |
MIGHTY FEAT
SCOTT MCINTOSH 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG S A McIntosh, T D Leerson & D M Ryan Last start 9th of 12 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Sakasu with 59.5kg at $4. The race before that got back early 5th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on April 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind Toronado Boom carrying 57.5kg at $10. Place best. |
16 C J PARISH |
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| 7 | 71600 |
MONTROCK
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG N J Hobson, A P Hobson, R T Hobson & Mrs R E Hobson Most recently second last of 12 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 15 len behind Sakasu carrying 59.5kg at $14. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm62 on April 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mr Butt's Boats with 54kg at $81. Needs to do a lot more. |
3 MILOS BUNJEVAC |
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| 8 | 47715 |
ILIAD
LISA JONES 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG L M Jones Last start faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Foxy Heart with 52kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 2.25 len at Mt Gambier 0-54 March 13 over 1312m defeating Supreme Thunder with 54kg at $4.20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
7 LIANA WOOD |
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IL AMERICANA
GWENDA JOHNSTONE 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M G Vella, Mrs B L Sheppard, Mrs J Emini, S Reiger, T W Curnow, B P Ryan, C Falzon, S Chamings, Mrs V Louras, C Louras, S M Bunt & D Camilleri Most recently 8th of 11 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on April 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bit Of Shoosh carrying 55.5kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 12 at Tocumwal Bm50 on April 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sly Cascata carrying 58.5kg at $8. Prepared to risk. |
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| 10 | 64342 |
MISS HIMALAYA
DAVID DEAN 5YO GR/BR MARE 56.0KG D Dean Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Kyneton Bm56 on April 23 over 1225m, head behind Zoulette carrying 54kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 9 at Seymour Bm56 on April 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Camp Cable with 54kg at $13. Racing well and finds the right race. |
17 J KEATING |
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TIMBOLTON
GRAHAM DONALDSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G L Donaldson Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at Seymour Bm56 on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Hidden Bay with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind The Wayfarer with 56.5kg at $8.50. Fitter but needs to improve sharply. |
10 JAKE DUFFY |
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FLEET DESTINATION
CRAIG WIDDISON 7YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG R H Flynn & Mrs C Flynn Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at Berrigan Bm58 on March 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Alternate carrying 53.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell won by a head at Deniliquin Cl2 April 25 over 1400m defeating Brassi Road carrying 52kg at $16. Can measure up. |
9 ELLA BENT |
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| 13 | 77346 |
KAHUNGUNU
TYSON BARTON 9YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG K M Biggs & Ms L R Cawley Last start 6th of 10 at Yea 0 -28 Hcp on April 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Slippery Thinker carrying 63kg at $9. Before that 4th of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 on April 4 over 1600m, 3 len behind Nic Says No with 63.5kg at $8.50. Other preferred. |
5 CASSIDY HILL |
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THESE BOOTS
DON DWYER 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG D Dwyer & Mrs M Hackshaw First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy February 7 over 1708m, 6 len behind Qubella with 65.5kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Young Pic-Clb October 11 over 1600m defeating Not The Chops carrying 63kg at $5. See this. |
1 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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| 15 | 76952 |
BRASSI ROAD
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N J Hobson, C J Basham, Mrs T L Basham, Mrs R E Hobson, R T Hobson & A P Hobson Last start 2nd of 11 at Deniliquin Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, head behind Fleet Destination carrying 53kg at $13. The race before that ran last in a small field at Hillston Hilstoncup on April 11 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Tyndrum Gold carrying 53kg at $5. Place hope. |
13 HOLLY DURNAN |
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JEWEL BEN
JOHN FITZGERALD 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms G L Fitzgerald & Ms C Collins Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Berrigan Cl1 on March 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind Queue Jumper carrying 52kg at $21. The run before that ran last in a small field at Dederang Pic-0-28 on February 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Prosperous Star carrying 63.5kg at $3. Prepared to overlook. |
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GIVE SOME LIP
REECE GOODWIN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R J Goodwin Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-58 December 26 over 1300m, 11 len behind Trantoro carrying 58.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Murray Bridge E&G Bm64 October 11 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Streetcar Fury with 59kg at $13. Has the ability to figure prominently. |
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HOLLERLOUD
ANDREW DALE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs L Walsh At the latest run 4th of 12 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sakasu carrying 60kg at $5. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Hillston Bm 45 Hcp April 11 over 1200m defeating My Truth with 60.5kg at $2.80. Could give cheek. |
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