Warrnambool   30 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Racing.com BM64 Handicap 1700m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)  

Pace strong from Hrungnir going forward with La Sapienza kicking up. CLEITUS (12) is a consistent type who ran well fresh at Terang, finding the line nicely over 1400m to grab second. Should be fitter and suited to the rise in trip now, he's still lightly raced for a 7yo and will be hard to beat. MIDNIGHT GLOW (4) won at Sale fresh in easier grade, finding the line well at Terang to just miss last time out. Should be at peak fitness now and is a key hope. BARBIE'SDREAMWORLD (14) struggled in the G3 Auraria Stakes at Morphettville last time out but was given a hope in the market there. The run prior suggested she's a huge chance in this despite a very wide draw. WILLIAMSTOWN (5) is racing consistently and should be thereabouts, while OFF HIS ROCA (1) won fresh and should only improve up in trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cleitus to win.
1 504x1 OFF HIS ROCA
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  GREY  GELDING 62.0KG
Grampians Racing, J P Spence, J R Burke, Howlin Moon Racing, A F Pieters, T Sexton, Rolling Thunder, J W Canty, J A Bongiorno, G H Byrne-Jones, D C Moore, Connie Pies, P Gall, B J Ryan, L D Mcleod, Mrs M T Maher, K J Maher, Mrs D G Rinaldi, M J Rinaldi & A F O'Sullivan
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at this track Bm64 March 28 over 1300m in soft going defeating Superset carrying 60.5kg at $13. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on August 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hoodys Horse with 69.5kg at $5. Usually performs well second-up and can feature in the finish.
13
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue, Black V, White Sleeves And Cap, Black V
2 287x9 TOMMY
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon), MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), K C C Racing (Mgr: A M Clift), P R Orrico, W J Ewen, R Kenna, J M Brooks, S C Horn, D Maung, Albanesi Brothers Racing (Mgr: F Albanesi), S F Brown, J T Webb, Ms J A Evans, R Brien, M P Greaves, K Petersen & S J Petersen
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on March 25 over 2000m, 3 len behind Cable Dancer with 62.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on November 22 over 2040m, 1.5 len behind Almonti with 60.5kg at $4.50. Prepared to take him on again today in this company especially from his ordinary barrier.
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HARRY COFFEY
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
3 1x513 MARK OF THE MAN
AARON PURCELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, P J Collie, Mrs J Ludeman, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), K A J Peach & S D Findlay
Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Mister Businessman with 61kg at $5. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track Bm58 March 28 over 1700m in soft going defeating Flying Celica carrying 62kg at $2.15. Has claims.
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JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Pink, Blue Band
4 57x12 MIDNIGHT GLOW
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
F P Salanitri, Damiano Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Damiano), H J Loh, H Elhage, R J Paul, J C Cabral, P S Zeccola, J Messina, S Borg, C Ventieri, K Ouzas, A Capaldi, D A Ruggiero, C J Speers, R Speers & Mrs Z H X Lim
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Sale Bm58 March 30 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Littlebirdie carrying 61.5kg at $5. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1600m, neck behind Mister Businessman carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Capable of a better showing. Go close.
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C NEWITT
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 13614 WILLIAMSTOWN
ROB BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C A Blacker, M McVeigh, T J Cooper, J Grouios, Mrs M McCraken, Ms H P Keating & Ms F Lanyon
Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on April 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Corona Lad carrying 57.5kg at $6. The start before that won by a long-neck at Mornington Bm64 April 6 over 1500m defeating Outcaster with 57kg at $9.50. Solid each way hope.
7
TOM PREBBLE
Green, Black Epaulettes, Black Star On Cap
6 48x08 KIMMORLEY
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), M Corrigan, Mrs D De Souza, D Hollinshead, J Van Beek, A Broadfoot, T Allan, A Fong, J & Mrs J Spence, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, D Hutchinson, L Attrill, R Menchise, Club 3032, Far North South & Back To Sleep
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tumbling with 60.5kg at $101. Second-up 8th of 10 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1620m, 3 len behind West Cliff with 60.5kg at $8.50. Rough hope.
3
J ALLEN
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
7 6x8x7 LA SAPIENZA
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P G Maher, Mrs J M Maher, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter) & C A Fitzgerald
Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 9 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Salsbury Hill with 60kg at $7. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Ipswich Cl1 on August 19 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Isle Ornsay carrying 60kg at $8.50. Can improve.
1
BEN ALLEN
Cream, Green Stripes And Cap
8 x848x LUCAS THE YOUNGER
NOEL KELSON
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
N M Kelson, Mrs J E Kelson, C B McKenna & I H Kelson
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Kyneton Bm58 April 11 2024 over 1856m, soft track; 3 len behind Cleaver carrying 61.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Terang Bm58 March 5 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lady Shalaa carrying 62kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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TAYLA CHILDS
Gold, Royal Blue Hoops And Sleeves
9 22191 MISTER BUSINESSMAN
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M Fletcher & Ms M Gillies
At the latest run won by a neck at Terang Bm64 April 13 over 1600m defeating Midnight Glow carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 9th of 16 at Caulfield Country Mile on March 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Electric Belle with 54kg at $41. Others appeal more.
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D YENDALL
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
10 7x68x SUNDAY BUZZ
SYMON WILDE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S W Wilde, H Barlow, S J Mirenda, H G Barlow, D Barlow, P L Smits, R G Whale, S G Barlow, Mrs V A Hughes, A J Hughes, B D Salmon, P G Daffy & D Barlow
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Geelong Bm64 July 12 over 2447m, soft track; 7 len behind Turfie with 60.5kg at $15. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 June 30 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind African Pioneer with 60.5kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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LESTER GRACE
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
11 x2236 CAPE DOCTOR
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Hill, B Sutcliffe, B W James, Mrs HM James, J W Lamond, Mrs B J Lamond, D J Ryan, P C Ryan, G R Williams, K P Kubeil, S Embling, G E Taplin, L Kinnane & S J Chambers
At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Bm64 on March 25 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Nicajon carrying 59.5kg at $2.45. Looks safely held.
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J NOONAN
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
12 232x2 CLEITUS
SYMON WILDE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B K Saunders, B A E Saunders & Mrs R R K Chidley
Second run back. First-up after eight months 2nd of 9 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Salsbury Hill with 59kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Werribee 0 - 58 June 1 over 1600m in the wet defeating Ten Downing Street carrying 59.5kg at $7. Fitter, will take beating.
2
L CURRIE
Black, Pink Spots And Hooped Sleeves
13 13437 MUPPET
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
B J Hanson, Ms D A Young & Dr G R Braimbridge
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on March 25 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Cable Dancer carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 12 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind She's A Hustler with 57.5kg at $18. Might struggle again.
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DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Epaulettes And Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
14 2x130 BARBIE'SDREAMWORLD
PETER CHOW
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms S Rokuroda, M A Carey, Mrs A P Carey, Miss S J Carey, Ms K D Rokuroda, Miss E J Rokuroda & N P Carey
Most recently 12th of 16 at Morphettville in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 5 len behind Cinch carrying 55kg at $12. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 on March 26 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Bronte Beach carrying 58.5kg at $26. Sure to measure up here.
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B SHINN
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
15 3234x BOLSHOI PRINCESS
LIAM HOWLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Liam Howley Racing, Mrs D Howley, J Howley, Mrs M Caldow, RYDYJODA, B Hillbrick, Red Haze Racing, M Trevaskis, J Cimino, Mrs F Anderson, Ms H Anderson, G Flynn, C Kent, F Mensitiere, G Kent, Isca Consulting Private Racing, T Nethersol, St James Parents & Broken Head
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 September 21 over 2250m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Lottaroc with 56kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Geelong F&M Bm64 July 12 over 1430m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Walk Of Fame with 58kg at $41. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
10
ALANA KELLY
Green, Purple Star On Cap
16 lx491 SQUANDER
AARON PURCELL
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis)
Useful filly. Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1600m defeating Rose Diamond carrying 57kg at $9. The start before that 9th of 14 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ultra Blue carrying 56kg at $13. Can play a big role again.
4
T P MADDEN
WHITE, RED V, HOOPED SLEEVES AND CAP
17 426x1 HRUNGNIR
JOANNE MUGAVIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J R Mugavin, B A Mugavin, Mrs G Mugavin, Just Three (Mgr: M K Hussey), Only One (Mgr: Ms J A Watts), C G Moody, A T Emonson, N Nunkoo & T E D (Mgr: C Holloway)
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len at Werribee 0 - 58 April 12 over 1600m defeating Shoeless carrying 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Shezasmokey with 59.5kg at $6.50. Fitter although this is harder.
6
JACK HILL
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap
18 670x9 KIPYEGON
AARON PURCELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), P Groidis, Mrs M Groidis, Mrs D L Duncan, A R Duncan, M Lafranchi, Ms D Moloney, M J Donegan, L W Anderson, Mrs C M Anderson, G Mullenger, J E Bloom, Mrs N Bloom, T N Prior, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy & M Sealey
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Salsbury Hill with 56kg at $31. Previously second-up from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Geelong Bm58 on December 13 over 1543m, 3 len behind Muppet carrying 60kg at $17. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
5
PURPLE, GOLD YOKE, ARMBANDS AND QUARTERED CAP
19 34205 CHARITIES
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), Mrs U Williams, A & Mrs D More, J Clifford, N Clifford, P Clifford, Dr F Hawker, D Boyd, T Harty, R Menchise, P Kilday, J Saltmarsh, N Cooper, Tigerden Racing, Beartown No.7 & Beartown No.8.
Last start 5th of 9 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Salsbury Hill carrying 56kg at $3.40. The start before that 12th of 16 at Caulfield Country Mile on March 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Electric Belle with 54kg at $21. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.
12
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
20 00335 SUPER SNITCH
PATRICK MCKENNA
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
P W Mckenna & D M Mckenna
Last start 5th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind World Action carrying 60kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Aureate with 60kg at $5.50. Struggling and looking to others.
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Red And Black Checks, Yellow And Black Stars Sleeves