Echuca   02 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

The Caledonian Hotel BM52 Handicap 1000m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.92)  

Plenty of pressure from Simply Luscious, Raging Monkey and Shooting For Stars battling for the lead over Majestic Maremma. Tough finish with the big field over the dash. REDEMPTION TIME (4) rarely wins but looks very well placed here. Just missed two back then fair last time in heavy ground in tougher. Has had 24 tries this trip for the one win - the maiden success - but won't get a better chance to add to that. BRONCO REVOLUTION (7) has been winding up strongly finishing fourth at last couple. Hot pace will suit and will be storming home. FORTYFOUR MAGNUM (3) was runner-up two back then wide throughout and safely held last time. Gets chance to atone. EL SALTO (17) has been racing in tougher grade but is well placed this line-up and has three wins from five tries this course and distance. Leading chance with any luck from the draw. SHOOTING FOR STARS (5) turned in a strong run last time and will be hard to beat with a repeat. SUGGESTED PLAY: Redemption Time gets chance.
1 x6650 AVID GENERAL
JODY THOMPSON
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
N F Thompson, Ms J L Thompson, Mrs F J Thompson, A Thompson & Mrs A Barton
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start second last of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bring Me Power with 53kg at $41. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Seymour Bm56 on April 13 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Kid Dynamite carrying 56.5kg at $61. Unlikely to turn it around here.
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SARAH ROBBINS
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
2 36342 SPINHOF
SHAY KEATING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Keating & B M Keating
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 14 at Ararat Bm52 on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Tori's Dee carrying 59kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 9 at Werribee 0 - 56 on April 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Stewart carrying 57kg at $14. Tricky gate but going well and looks a definite top-three prospect.
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ALANA KELLY
Teal, Grey Stars And Sleeves
3 45620 FORTYFOUR MAGNUM
DAVID DEAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss A I Seccull
Last start ran last of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 15 over 1212m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Come Along Jeffrey with 55.5kg at $8.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Cobblestone Way carrying 54kg at $5. Wide throughout last time and looks one of the major players.
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JETT STANLEY
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Double Armbands
4 24235 REDEMPTION TIME
MICHAEL SELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S M Pender, N Kouteris, Miss A Pender, E Mimilas, P Breuer, G Paras, Ms T Karika, M J Coulsell, C Pender & D A Egerton
Most recently 5th of 9 at Stawell Bm56 on May 18 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Tori's Dee carrying 54.5kg at $14. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Donald 0 - 56 on May 2 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Over Shady carrying 54.5kg at $14. Rarely wins but going well and won't get a better chance to break through.
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NEIL FARLEY
Green, Yellow Stars, Yellow And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 02423 SHOOTING FOR STARS
ANDREW DALE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
A Dale & Mrs A Pickersgill
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Wodonga 0 - 56 on May 16 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Prandium Tempus with 56kg at $14. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Leeton F&M Bm50 on May 9 over 1150m, 1.4 len behind Kulina with 62.5kg at $4.20. Strong run last time and will be hard to beat with a repeat.
4
TEODORE NUGENT
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
6 39590 SIMPLY LUSCIOUS
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss C D Richardson
Most recently second last of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on May 23 over 900m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Real Deluxe carrying 52kg at $151. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Corowa Cl3 on May 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind Narcissist with 55kg at $26. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Purple, White Two Hoops, Stars Sleeves, White Cap, Purple Stars
7 62644 BRONCO REVOLUTION
KEVIN EVANS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G Evans
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 62 on May 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Yuuki with 52kg at $81. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm56 on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Smarticon carrying 53kg at $14. Has been winding up strongly and looks hard to hold out.
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CHELSEA THOMPSON
Red, Navy Blue Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 5x788 CHARMING DI
STEVEN NOBLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S G Noble
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Come Along Jeffrey with 55.5kg at $41. The start before that second last of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on April 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Magnardo carrying 56.5kg at $61. Has the ability and capable of sharp improvement.
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SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
9 09822 MY TRUTH
KIM TALENT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K J Talent
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Hillston Bm 45 Hcp on April 11 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Hollerloud carrying 59.5kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 7 at Broken Hill Bm45 on March 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind Lakehurst with 61kg at $4.20. Runner-up last two in easier but can give a sight off the low draw.
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B VALE
Royal Blue, Red And White Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 97870 FUGACITY
RODNEY FOSTER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Foster Racing & G H E Goyne
Most recently 11th of 14 at Ararat Bm52 on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 57kg at $14. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Horsham 0-62 on April 27 over 1100m, 3 len behind Tangoette with 54kg at $31. Genuine chance this time around.
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Royal Blue, White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap And Pom Pom
11 3608x GREAT WEEK
ANDREW DALE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
A Dale & F J Dale
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Crookwell Picnic Cup March 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Human Shield carrying 65kg at $13. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 July 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind East Harlem carrying 60.5kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns.
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ZOE WALLER
Steely Grey, White Obelisk, White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
12 0l948 MAJESTIC MAREMMA
OLIVIA OSBORNE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R A Osborne, W B Brisbourne & Dr C P Duddy
Last start second last of 9 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on May 23 over 1065m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pattera with 56.5kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 9 at Leeton Cl2 on May 9 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Bridie's Luck with 55.5kg at $12. Must do more to trouble in this field.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
13 30590 BOUDICA WARRIOR
KEVIN EVANS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K J Evans, Mrs J C Evans, M H Bullows & Mrs D K Bullows
Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track Bm56 on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Smarticon with 54kg at $91. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track Bm56 on April 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Toronado Boom with 51.5kg at $21. Struggling and looking to others.
2
BRITTANY BUTTON
Black, White Stars, White Sleeves And Cap
14 8078x WIND DREAMER
JOHN KEANE
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs M C Keane
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Mornington Bm62 September 18 over 1000m, 10 len behind Bazaball Rewarded with 51kg at $101. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm64 April 6 2025 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind A Hidden Treasure with 57kg at $81. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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SAM KENNEDY
White, Black Horseshoe And Cap
15 90257 SQUAZEEMOTO
DENNIS JULIUS
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss T J Muir, R R Muir, G S Keeley & P J Bowling
Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Mornington 0 - 56 on May 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chartwell House carrying 54kg at $17. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on April 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Abovethefrostline carrying 54kg at $81. Likely to find this out of reach.
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A MC CABE
Royal Blue, Pink Stars, Pink Cap
16 7x088 THE LAST JUDGEMENT
HELEN BURNS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms M J Mitton, S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Mrs H L Burns, D K Noles, Mrs K O Noles, Mrs M J Chalmers, J K Morrish, Mrs N L Morrish, S M Buying, L Wallis, G J Appleby, Dr M J Appleby, Miss T E F Appleby, F H J Appleby & Mrs C M Crossfield
Last start 8th of 10 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1000m, 8 len behind Himeno carrying 52kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 14 at Ararat Bm52 on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 56kg at $51. Has the task ahead.
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C J PARISH
Green, Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
17 97877 EL SALTO
LESLIE ROBERTSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss K E Smith, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bear Champ carrying 56.5kg at $51. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Antisocial with 57kg at $26. This easier and loves this course and distance so can improve with any luck from the wide draw.
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Purple, Yellow Spots
18 71823 RAGING MONKEY
LESLIE ROBERTSON
10YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Seymour 0 - 62 on May 21 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Yuuki carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track Bm56 on May 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Smarticon carrying 58kg at $31. Speedy type going well but will ne
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Purple, Yellow Spots
19 10x INVINCIBLE AMOUR
BRENDAN MCCARTHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
F O'Grady, Ms A M Duggan, M D A North & Ms L Canever
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 November 14 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Per Ivy carrying 58kg at $10. At her first start won by 1.3 len Yarra Valley 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1009m defeating Igotmymindonyou carrying 57.5kg at $14. Prefer to see how she returns.
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Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap