Yarra Valley   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING: N

HERSCHEL HILL ESTATE PACE 2150m

Track: GOOD      

GROOM (5) showed plenty of fight to salute at the most recent appearance over 1609m at Cranbourne, getting home by just a neck. Big chance in this comparable race. BLAZIN HEAVEN (9) was out of the money two runs back at Cranbourne then improved sharply last start to score by 4 metres over 1790m at Warragul. Can settle just behind them and wait on the sprint lane. Primary contender in a similar race. IAMAWINGATE (7) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1690m at Maryborough. Include in all combinations. JUDES DUDE (11) disappointed last time when eighth over 2080m at Cranbourne. Can do a lot better so worth considering for all combinations at a decent each-way price.
1 09x65 JEDI MIND
SHANE TAYLOR
13YO  BAY  GELDING
D J (Darren) Binskin
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr1) over 2210m at Warragul beaten 11 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:46.70) in NR up to 44 on April 21 at $34. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 12 m by Mary Austin (2:04.30) in NR up to 49 on April 3 at $15. Likely to struggle.
Fr1
SHANE TAYLOR
BLUE, WHITE V, BLACK ARMBANDS
2 78887 DIAMONDSNBLUE
J M MIFSUD
4YO  BR/BL  MARE
C (Charlie) Sant
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2210m at Warragul beaten 14 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:46.70) in NR up to 44 on April 21 at $26. At her previous start 8th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 18 m by Dancin Dolly (2:37.30) in NR up to 42 on April 16 at $12. Sure to be thereabouts.
Fr2
M M BURNETT
WHITE, RED MALTESE CROSS, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES
3 03710 LOTAKEVI
JOHN MCGILLIVRAY
12YO  BAY  GELDING
J A McGillivray, R E Brogan
Failed to impress last start; 11th (Fr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne well beaten by Tooram Magic (2:33.60) in NR up to 55 on April 16 at $151. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (1:59.60) beating Admiralofthefleet in NR up to 42 on March 29 at $4.80. One of the better hopes.
Fr3
R A PAYNE
GREEN, YELLOW STRIPE, ORANGE SLEEVES
4 85495 ICANMOTOR
A H STEPHENS
7YO  BAY  GELDING
A A (Adam) Stephens
Last start was restrained when 5th (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 8 m by Favouritehighlight (2:44.80) in NR up to 45 on April 22 at $41. Before that, was restrained when 9th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bendigo, beaten 80 m by Rendezvous (2:02.30) in NR up to 49 on April 15 at $9. Sure to be very competitive.
Fr4
TASMYN POTTER
RED, WHITE SCORPION, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
5 76991 GROOM
R W OLSEN
8YO  BAY  GELDING
R W Olsen, C D Olsen
Last start won by a neck as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (1:59.10) beating Arklow in NR up to 49 on April 16 at $3.70. Another win looks on the cards.
Fr5
C A ALFORD
RED, BLACK DIAMOND, YELLOW SLEEVES
6 78x66 BACCHANALIAN
DAVID COLLINS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING
D F Collins, K S Elzinga
Didn't do much at the last run, was restrained when 6th (Fr2) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 23 m by Leavemeout (2:02.20) on April 22 at $126. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 22 m by Time To Torque (2:41.50) on April 15 at $151. Will not find this easy.
Fr6
BRENT MURPHY
BLACK, GREEN BRACES, GOLD SLEEVES
7 69755 IAMAWINGATE
A H STEPHENS
11YO  BAY  GELDING
A A (Adam) Stephens
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 6 m by Michen Roy (2:03.10) in NR 46 to 53 on April 22 at $101. At the previous start was restrained when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 12 m by Groom (1:59.10) in NR up to 49 on April 16 at $8. Expecting a spike in form this time.
Fr7
RYAN DUFFY
RED, WHITE SCORPION, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
8 4872x GAMER
J C HACKETT
5YO  B/BR  HORSE
A C (Aaron) Demicoli
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 5.5 m by A Lil Bettor (2:44.70) in 4yo+ on April 21 2023 at $6. Might be better for this run.

J C HACKETT
YELLOW, BLACK YOKE & BRACES WITH YELLOW STARS & SLEEVES
9 40971 BLAZIN HEAVEN
S L EWEN
6YO  BAY  MARE
K J (Kevin) Pizzuto
Last start won posted a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Warragul (2:10.30) beating Cee Cee Norman in NR 45 to 49 on April 21 at $1.85. Going well enough to take this out.
Sr1
S L EWEN
BLUE, CERISE V & SLEEVES
10 10587 HER MADGEJESTY
T G MEDCRAFT
4YO  BAY  MARE
S M Medcraft, T G Medcraft, M Hiatt, C O'Connor, M P Sultana
Last start was restrained when 7th (Fr6) over 2210m at Warragul, beaten 65 m by Keayang Fitzy (2:39.50) in NR up to 55 on April 21 at $101. Two runs back was restrained when 8th (Fr6) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 55 m by Keayang Tokyo (2:40.10) in NR up to 55 on April 11 at $101. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Sr2
JORDAN CHIBNALL
LIGHT GREEN, BLACK CROSSED SASHES, LIGHT GREEN & PINK HOOPED SLEEVES
11 85488 JUDES DUDE
R I CONNELLY
7YO  B/BR  GELDING
R I (Robert) Connelly
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 14 m by Our Hampton (2:35.20) in NR up to 55 on April 16 at $41. The start before 8th (Sr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 13 m by Maxnjax (2:37.20) in NR up to 55 on April 7 at $34. Expecting better things this time around.
Sr3
J N QUINLAN
GREEN, BLACK CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES