Casterton 07 Jun 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Vickery Bros BM62 Handicap 1400m Track: Heavy 8 Clear (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.30) |
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Solid tempo with Dubai Dancer leading from The Narrator and Dark Harmony. Sticking with ZUPPA INGLESE (6) who got the job done as a short priced favourite at Echuca under the 62kg, proving too strong late to get up by half a length. She showed some good ability last time in and should make great strides second up. DUBAI DANCER (2) was just fair first up at Warrnambool but that was a much stronger race. She comes back a fair way in grade now and typically handles wet ground so expect a much better run. THE NARRATOR (3) has come back well, winning fresh before a solid effort as favourite last time. Can bounce back. EIRE OF FORTUNE (12) is third-up after a couple of moderate runs this campaign. Finished sixth over 1100m at Stawell last time out. Improver. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zuppa Inglese to win.
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| 1 | 0x7x7 |
CAWDOR
SHANE JACKSON 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG N C Roylance, R Roylance, C A Roylance, D Spong, T C Dwyer & S Berger Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 7 at Mt Gambier Volcano on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Comic Hero carrying 59kg at $10. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Penola 4yo+ Bm68 on October 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Jilladora carrying 60.5kg at $3.60. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
1 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 2 | 413x6 |
DUBAI DANCER
TOM DABERNIG 5YO B/BR MARE 62.0KG Jackaroo Racing (Mgr: T Dabernig), P H Davidson, Mrs A J S Davidson, Seven pots please (Mgr: M McNally), M A Bradley, N J Monaghan, J M Monaghan, C G Byrne, P J Berkhout, R L Dwyer, C J McEwan, R Connell, D L Bayly, Mrs P S Bayly, Mrs D M Monaghan, Ms M I Mullavey & Veggies (Mgr: J E Quinlivan) Second run back. First-up after seven months failed to make an impression; 6th of 8 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 7 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Test Of Love carrying 54kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 18 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Allouvre with 59.5kg at $2.60. Fitter and best form reads very well. |
6 CHELSEA THOMPSON |
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| 3 | 55x13 |
THE NARRATOR
SHANE JACKSON 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG D Matthews, Mrs C J Connellan, Ms D K Matthews & Mrs P Matthews Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 2 len at Warrnambool Bm62 May 7 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Gallant Prince with 60kg at $9.50. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Mt Gambier Blue Lake on May 22 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Geffina carrying 57kg at $2.20. Can improve. Should take beating despite a wide gate. |
10 JACK HILL |
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| 4 | 86261 |
BANCOORA
PAUL PREUSKER 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG P A Preusker, J R Drape, B E Parker, D R Butler, P D Delahunty, Mrs S E Finnigan, R W Hay, D J Kinniburgh & N R Parker Most recently won by 0.5 len at Horsham Bm56 May 19 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Shamex carrying 61.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 10 at Stawell Bm56 on April 17 over 1607m, 2.75 len behind Jet Jitsu carrying 62kg at $15. Rough hope this time. |
4 R J HURDLE |
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| 5 | 9x518 |
HASTA LA ORIENTAL
SUE MURPHY 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm60 on May 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Head Of The Herd carrying 61kg at $8.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Naracoorte Bm58 April 19 over 1430m defeating Elliotto with 60kg at $3.50. Needs best. |
8 P GATT |
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| 6 | 210x1 |
ZUPPA INGLESE
PATRICK PAYNE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 59.0KG O P Tait & Mrs J G Nivison Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Echuca F&M Bm56 May 11 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Miss Ellaneous carrying 62kg at $1.85. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw January 12 over 1429m defeating Positivo with 56kg at $2.10. Has the profile to go on with it. |
2 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 7 | 44044 |
SALSBURY HILL
WAYNE WALTERS 9YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss J L Walters & Ms M Baster Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Mt Gambier Blue Lake on May 22 over 1550m, slow going 6 len behind Geffina with 54kg at $7.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track Bm66 on May 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Freak Of Nature carrying 56.5kg at $31. Disappointing of late and others are preferred. |
7 MS K WALTERS |
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| 8 | x1590 |
THE BIG WHEEL
SCOTT IRLAM 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG S C Irlam & Miss M Irlam Last start ran last of 13 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, slow going 11 len behind Snallygaster carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that second last of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on May 1 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zatanna carrying 59kg at $5. Needs to find best. |
7 ANNA JORDSJO |
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| 9 | 626x2 |
VOLKANO
JESSICA TZAFERIS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), J Tzaferis & G Lake Second-up. First-up after three months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1200m, neck behind Nosie By Nature carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Terang Bm56 on February 20 over 1206m, long-neck behind Mallee Gold carrying 61.5kg at $3.70. Fitter and should take catching. |
12 JACK HILL |
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| 10 | 33213 |
BREAK THE TABOO
SHANE JACKSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evans) Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on May 21 over 1425m, slow going 2.5 len behind Thunder Hawk with 59kg at $2.80. Before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Ararat F&M 0 - 56 May 9 over 1300m in soft going defeating Symphonite carrying 60kg at $2.80. Racing well and has strong claims. |
8 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 11 | 154x6 |
HIDDEN BOUNTY
DARRYL DODSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms J M Morahan Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Strathalbyn F&M Bm56 on May 17 over 1350m, 5 len behind Southern Monarch with 60.5kg at $4. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1250m, 5 len behind Bellezze with 56kg at $31. See again. |
3 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 12 | 30x06 |
EIRE OF FORTUNE
SYMON WILDE 4YO BR/BL MARE 56.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Mrs S J Gamble, R W Gamble, W J Toohey, Dakm Racing (Mgr: Mrs A Forsyth), EST D Jankovic, J W Toohey, J R Troeth, J Newton, D P Forrest & Green And Gold (Mgr: D J Williams) Third-up today. Resuming second last of 14 at Warrnambool Bm62 on May 7 over 1300m, on heavy track; 18 len behind The Narrator with 58kg at $17. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Stawell Bm56 on May 18 over 1100m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Tori's Dee with 60.5kg at $10. Possible improver. |
5 LINDA MEECH |
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| 13 | 32451 |
PORT LOUIS
DENIS DAFFY & HARRIET PLACE 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Miss H E Place, Miss L M P Place, A J Place, D F Daffy, A P Place, Mrs M B Place, G J Place, Mrs B V Place, T Roberts & J Stephens Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Hamilton 0 - 56 May 26 over 1100m in the wet defeating Stargust carrying 59.5kg at $5. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Royal Inference with 60kg at $9.50. Go both ways this time. |
6 R J HURDLE |
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| 14 | 48942 |
CREEK
PAULA TRENWITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss P G Trenwith, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, J T Howard, T J Bates, Ms L M Wright, Ms K A Barnes, Ms K A McCue & M J Smith Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dirnaseer with 61kg at $3.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Snallygaster with 57kg at $10. Has been racing well. Place hope again. |
12 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 15 | 62x06 |
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 Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 12th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm62 on May 7 over 1300m, in the wet; 18 len behind The Narrator carrying 59.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Naralinga with 61kg at $11. Likely to find this out of reach. |
9 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 16 | 162x0 |
LIBERTY RAE
CAMERON THOMPSON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs B L Thompson, L R Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J R Wallace, Miss C L Slater & R G Marsden Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 24 len behind Naralinga carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Naracoorte Bm64 on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cork Harbour with 54kg at $13. Expected to struggle again. |
10 BRENDAN NEWPORT |
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