Warrnambool   29 Apr 2025
 
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Book Jericho Thru Langley's Accommodation BM70 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)  

Expecting Prince Sonic to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. GRONKOWSKI (5) on top. His past two runs have been poor but they've been against markedly better opposition, not beaten all that far at Flemington last time out despite finishing 10th. Freshened for this, he was second at Flemington last time he was in this grade. VAIL MOUNTAIN (4) was solid at Bendigo last time out but should get a nice run here and has each way claims. BELMIA (10) resumes off a long spell. She's jumped out quite well and the late betting will be key. ETARA (9) resumes. She got over more ground last time in but the Wilde stable must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Gronkowski.
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MATTHEW SMERDON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & M R Smerdon
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 January 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Intrepid Eagle carrying 61.5kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Flemington Bm70 January 1 over 1000m defeating Boonie carrying 59kg at $8.50. Can win.
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J ALLEN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 441x6 MISO
DANIEL BOWMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D W Letchford & Ms J L Low
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by nose Penola Bm68 October 21 over 1370m slow track defeating Portation with 60.5kg at $7. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at this track Bm70 April 30 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Prince Sonic with 60kg at $11. Capable of a bold return.
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Lime, Red Epaulettes And Hooped Cap
3 19644 BEOUR BAY
SHANE NICHOLS
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
S Nichols, A Buhagiar, Go Charlie (Mgr: L Dwyer), P Schols, AM & BS Racing (Mgr: B Ong Tan), Mrs H Coram, D Egan, D Foster, I Foster, Slightly Excessive (Mgr: D Howe), M Black, Mrs T Burgess, A Foord, R Fiorelli, P Grant, A Hughan, C Kelly, Mrs L Gysberts, T Cunningham & TBB Racing (Mgr: T Blum)
Useful type. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Terang Bm78 on April 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Luna Cat with 55kg at $16. Before that 6th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Merrigold with 57kg at $26. Working up to a win. Likely to measure up again.
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LAUREN BURKE
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap
4 81046 VAIL MOUNTAIN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), L F Silk, A Henwood, Gooram Punters Club (Mgr: M Varley), R B MacDonald, J I Halsall, A Wilson, A M Eastick, A F Dixon, M I Banks, D Silk, Dr S P Silk, H Silk, J Silk, T W Wilson, A Fantasia, Green Sox 83 (Mgr: D Silk), S B Murfett & J N Dawson
Useful type. Last start 6th of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on April 12 over 1300m, 4 len behind Heavenly Eagle with 61kg at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Seymour Bm70 on February 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Paradise City carrying 60kg at $7.50. Solid each way chance.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Green, Black Checks And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Checked Cap
5 52290 GRONKOWSKI
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Useful type. Comes off a 59 day let-up. Last start 10th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pivot City carrying 55kg at $17. The start before that ran last of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 22 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Winnasedge with 54.5kg at $13. Tough to beat if near his best.
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B SHINN
Red, White Gatecrasher
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MARK O'DONNELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni), Ms K M Stewart, D A McKane, T S Boyle, P N Clark, Mrs D N Clark, M A Boulton, M J O'Donnell, Miss J A Vaughan, S A Bishop, P A Chow, B P Clark & Mrs T L Clark
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 February 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind Fission with 55.5kg at $51. First up last campaign third in a small field at Colac Bm70 February 7 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Capper Thirtynine with 59.5kg at $4.80. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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TEODORE NUGENT
PINK, WHITE CHECKS, QUARTERED CAP
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TOM DABERNIG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P A Collins, S A Hounihan, Miss L M Quinn, P L Quinn, S C Hill, Mrs A J Hill, Ms D A Myers, K W Tehan, S F Lowrie & Mrs F A Lowrie
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Horsham Bm70 October 20 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Naval Academy with 59.5kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Geelong Bm58 April 2 2024 over 1140m on heavy track defeating Thunder Park with 60kg at $2.50. Might be better off following this outing.
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J FRY
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
8 40x60 YULONG STORM
NATHAN HOBSON
9YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Hobson, Snowcarmel (Mgr: Mrs K Parkinson), Mrs Q Q Zhang, B W Seabrook, C Townrow, Miss N A Rodda, Mrs S H Dowling, L J Wallis, L Mifsud, Mrs R E Hobson, R T Hobson, Ms S M Wallis, Mrs K G Balazs, Ms V K Spaans, R A Dowling & A P Hobson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Simply Sparklez carrying 63.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Echuca Bm70 on April 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Impending Shadow with 60kg at $101. Looks safely held.
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C NEWITT
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
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SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), B M Rea, J E Turner, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, M J Williams, J E Mahony, A P Mahony, D P Fagan, P A Proksa, S Jurd, D J Maclean, L Jervis, Green And Gold (Mgr: D J Williams) & J J Bushell
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 4 over 2000m, 8 len behind Aztec State carrying 58kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. Colac Mdn-Sw February 9 2024 over 1200m defeating Awesome Lineup with 57kg at $3. Have to respect.
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D YENDALL
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
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JAMIE EDWARDS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Quinn
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 January 17 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Magnaspin carrying 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign with blinkers first time; second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 September 13 2023 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Von Hauke with 58kg at $11. Resumes after a recent trial win. Watch the betting.
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DANIEL MOOR
White, Emerald Green 'Q’ Motif, Seams And Pom Pom
11 9115x SUPER TROOPER
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, A Konstantatos, Mrs A Konstantatos, Rob the Piggy Bank Racing, S Bruhn, D Bishop, Jet Thoroughbreds, G Borg, N Madders, M D D F Synd, Fino And Friends, C Faulkner, T Skidmore, J Willoughby, B Wilson, N Byrne, P Morberger, R Lindsay, Mrs D Lynch & Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Seymour Bm64 December 29 over 1411m, 4 len behind New Sovereign carrying 56kg at $9.50. Previously first up; second of 9 at Bairnsdale 3yo Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Continental Kiss carrying 58kg at $7. Should be thereabouts.
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BEN ALLEN
Orange, White Double-Headed Eagle
12 487x9 HERRLICH
DEAN SAXON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon, Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon, M L Healy, S A McCorkell, B McCorkell, G L Summerhayes, J A Zarb, Miss A E Day, P W Triffett & Ms L S Carey
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at Penola Bm66 on April 20 over 1075m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Free Beer carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Bm70 on December 6 over 2040m, 14 len behind Son Of Solly carrying 57.5kg at $41. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
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MS A HERRMANN
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap
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TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C A Paisley, K J Paisley, Ms K Standish, G Daw, Mrs G Daw, S J Greig, W M Davies, P De Fontenay, W J C Harvey, G S Lambert, Mrs S Lambert, D S Lee, Warrnambool Bowls Club 3 (Mgr: B L Furnell), L T Donaldson, V Villella, R J White & N Bowden
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Kyneton Bm58 November 18 over 1112m, 14 len behind Loafer carrying 60.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 November 1 over 1207m, 7 len behind Where's Poppy carrying 60kg at $17. Might be better off following this outing.
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HARRY GRACE
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom