Mornington   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Hareeba Stakes 1200m

Track: GOOD 3   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo with The Instructor and War Machine up front. Giving OSCAR'S FORTUNE (1) one last chance. He resumed for the new stable who were confident he'd run well but 1000m down the Flemington straight with top weight probably wasn't his scenario. Has to give these weight as well but it does look easier and 1200m around a bend, he can do much better. Scared of WAR MACHINE (4) who has plenty of talent. He was winning the Bendigo Guineas this time last year and ran well in some top races thereafter. Down with 54kg, he's a huge chance. THE INSTRUCTOR (9) had everything in his favour fresh at Moonee Valley but won easily and has to be respected. HEDGED (2) was sound at Moonee Valley first up and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Oscar's Fortune.
1 869x9 OSCAR'S FORTUNE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Loloma Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms K J Everett)
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Joyful Fortune with 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen on October 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Baraqiel with 58.5kg at $3.30. Can run much better.
4
J MOTT
Lilac, Gold Stars, Lilac Cap
2 376x5 HEDGED
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), G Franklin, P Mcelvogue, C Bourke, Mrs L Robertson, Olke Alice (Mgr: G Koch), D Mcginnes, D+A Racing, The Middle, Ms M Stewart, PBFF Racing, P Harrison, Bay Boys, Ms J Michael, T Hunter, A Graeber, Gravel Pits Racing, LN Racing, The Crown Racing & Keep Livin
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm96 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind The Instructor carrying 57kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Razorsharp on December 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jedibeel carrying 57kg at $4. Can improve.
3
B MELHAM
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
3 65x36 SHE DANCES
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), F A Sedgman, Mrs V J Ryan & Mrs M J Sedgman
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 15 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Samangu carrying 55kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Joyful Fortune carrying 54kg at $31. In the each way mix.
2
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 2380x WAR MACHINE
GLEN THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), N & Mrs J Griffin, G Robinson, B Hollow, S Kay, Ms M Keating, G & Mrs S Lygoyris, A Byron, A Williams, K McCaul, J Hart, M Davies, D Wallace & J Wallace
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke November 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kimochi carrying 52kg at $12. Previously first up; second of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Baraqiel carrying 57kg at $2.50. Talented horse, very wary.
1
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
5 5x9x7 CURRAN
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss L G Proctor, R Cartwright & Mrs L Tolson
Having second run back today. Not raced for 49 days. Last outing sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Flemington Vg Comet on March 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Midwest carrying 60kg at $26. At only start last preparation 9th of 11 at Caulfield Hcp on June 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind La Danseuse Rouge with 57kg at $21. Looking to others.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Sleeves And Cap
6 181x3 REGAL VOW
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms C J Littlefield, A M Hansen, Mrs K Gibson, N J Gibson, T Nepean, Mrs M Nepean, G Olver, B M Ziegler, P Doyle & Hayfields Racing Club 1 (Mgr: J Hay)
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 15 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Merrigold carrying 59kg at $2.45. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Bm84 November 16 over 1400m defeating Little Jack carrying 55kg at $4.50. Should be strong late.
3
BEAU MERTENS
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
7 400x1 BANK MAUR
RICHARD LAMING
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms N R Joyce, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), W R Bowker, D P Sheales, S Bishop, B Shawcross, D A Atkinson, M Calder, C J Tyers, M A Bradley, M J Ryan, S R Duffy, K A Ward, M R Sutherland, S M Ward & G Lidano
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Flemington Bm90 November 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bel Air carrying 61.5kg at $19. First up last campaign third of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 August 31 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Another Wil carrying 57kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
JYE MCNEIL
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
8 040x0 CROSSHAVEN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), D E Nakhle, The R B O (Mgr: M Bradby), S R Anthony, N B Donnelly, N M Gray, Mrs K D Greer, M W Heinz, R M Jarvis, A C I Mastapha, Peak To Creek Racing (Mgr: D V O'Connor), T J Pender, M R Powell, S Sharp & Mrs J M Bradby
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm96 on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind The Instructor with 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke on November 18 2023 over 1400m, 7 len behind Magic Time carrying 52.5kg at $11. Prefer over 1400m.
8
L CURRIE
Teal, Sky Blue V, Armbands And Cap
9 120x1 THE INSTRUCTOR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (T Wilson), Last Five Percent (W Gatt), Nova Clause (P Smith), Rabbits Racing (P Natoli), S J V, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (G Diamond), S Laidlaw, E Taylor, J Bonnici, G Daniels, Miss N Fletcher, V Harink, M Gleadow, R Peel, Diesel n Scrub, G Baker & K Boghossian
Second run back. First-up after 10 months won by 2.75 len at Moonee Valley Bm96 March 22 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Marble Nine with 52.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Canterbury Bm78 May 1 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Wolves carrying 61kg at $4. Will take catching again.
7
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
10 0x7x5 NUNTHORPE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree)
Racing second-up today. Last outing 5th of 10 at Flemington Mares Hcp on March 29 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind A Little Deep with 54kg at $10. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Wh Wylie on September 14 over 1100m, 3 len behind Press Down carrying 54kg at $17. Look for improvement.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Red, White Checks
11 13434 PERILOUS FIGHTER
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & Clayton Douglas Racing (Mgr: C Douglas)
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Elouyou with 60kg at $31. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Flemington Vg Comet on March 1 over 1000m, 2 len behind Midwest with 54kg at $8.50. Rough hope.
9
JYE MCNEIL
Red, White Gatecrasher