Donald   03 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Goldacres 0-58 Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.73)  

Strong tempo, primarily from Pretty Panda and Boltonova. BON SHADOW (1) is a long time between wins and might be past his best but hasn't contested a race as winnable as this for a while. The 1.25-length 2nd to Big Me in BM70 grade three runs back looks lovely form this and he's drawn ideally. BEAUKATI (10) was a big drifter first-up but was beaten less than 1.5 lengths in track record time. SANDRINE (15) finished two lengths away from the winner last start but the three runs prior were all good enough to shake the life out of this. MONSOON REINS (8) should be forgiven for last start given he was a first-up winner and had trialled well coming into the preparation. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bon Shadow to win.
1 89236 BON SHADOW
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
R C Mackenzie, Mrs D Mackenzie, S J Mackenzie & S Mackenzie
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Kyneton Bm64 on April 10 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Madame Maserati with 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 975m, 2.5 len behind Condor with 60.5kg at $8. Overdue for a win and is among the each way hopes.
4
JAKE DUFFY
Pink, Orange And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
2 9x744 DEMON BLOOD
MICHAEL JONES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J B Kelly
Recent form sound. At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on April 17 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Gator carrying 61kg at $8.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Kilmore Bm58 on March 14 over 1112m, 3.5 len behind Tochka with 61.5kg at $17. Capable of a strong showing.
6
C J PARISH
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
3 41186 MY BOY NICK
JAN WICKS
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J R Wicks, P R Wicks, A G Willis & N Willis
Last start 6th of 8 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on April 17 over 1100m, 7 len behind Gator carrying 61kg at $11. The race before that second last of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 18 over 1100m, 7 len behind Soft Love with 58kg at $19. Likely to struggle on recent form.
3
LINDA MEECH
Yellow, Brown Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 x5428 THE WAYFARER
NATHAN HOBSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson
Most recently did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jahangir carrying 57.5kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Seymour Bm64 on April 15 over 1000m, long-neck behind Big Day Out carrying 57.5kg at $21. Prefer to see him back in form.
11
MADISON LLOYD
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
5 9x797 BOLTONOVA
BRETT CAMPBELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M T Knight & J W Knight
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 on March 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Immortal Bliss with 55kg at $19. The start before that faded in the straight 9th of 12 at Morphettville 0-64 on March 10 over 1050m, 4 len behind She's Xtravagant carrying 56kg at $13. Cannot be dismissed.
7
LOGAN MCNEIL
Navy Blue, Old Gold Star, Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
6 x909x COUNT OF ANJOU
AFTAB SHAIKH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Shamim shaikh
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ballarat Bm58 February 25 2024 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Iliad carrying 57.5kg at $81. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Stawell Bm58 January 5 2024 over 1100m, 7 len behind Ideel Girl carrying 62kg at $10. Might be better off following this run.
9
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Navy, White Diamond Sash, White Armbands And Cap
7 79x70 FOXPATH
CHARLES CASSAR
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Patterson, Mrs S T Cassar, M J Hogg, J A Willaton, B P Cooney, C A Keyzer, D M Howe, W P O'Brien, N J E Lovett & Never Too Old (Mgr: M Young)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 31 over 1009m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Under My Thumb carrying 61kg at $81. Second-up ran last of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Jahangir carrying 60kg at $101. Draws well but looks safely held.
2
JACK HILL
Yellow, Mauve Circle With Letter P, Hot Pink Cap
8 50x17 MONSOON REINS
DWAYNE REID
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P B Wallace & Dr P R Wallace
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 April 6 over 1000m defeating Bangholme carrying 57kg at $4. Second-up 7th of 11 at Albury Cl2 on April 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind One Hard Lady carrying 55kg at $17. Big chance on the first-up form.
12
P GATT
Emerald Green, White Checked Band, White Sleeves, Red Stripes And Cap
9 8090x ROO DASH ONE
BRITTANY GOODWIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B R Goodwin, A Robinson, R Shelton, R Leyonhjelm, Ms R Marshall, M J Jolly, J Jolly, Mrs C Shelton, R Leech & Ms J E Gwynne
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Seymour Bm58 November 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Hybrid Moments with 59.5kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 May 21 over 1000m defeating Miss Sunshine with 58kg at $21. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
14
C J MACREDMOND
Teal, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Stars On Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Teal Lightning Bolts
10 659x4 BEAUKATI
AUSTY COFFEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms B Coffey, W R Reynolds & Mrs N J Reynolds
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on April 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Shimshalar carrying 58kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Moonee Valley Mares Bm74 on October 4 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Lazy Susan carrying 55kg at $21. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.
5
D YENDALL
Black, Orange Horseshoe, Armbands And Cap
11 19x0x LULO ROSE
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J I Gillies, Ms M V Walker, Mrs M Joyce, A Joyce, L J Dalton, Mrs L M Dalton, Ms S Scrace, Mrs C F Gillies, I W Gillies, Mrs J Gillies & G J Conrad
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on November 3 over 1000m, 130 len behind Bold As Love carrying 56.5kg at $11. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.5 len at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw August 9 over 1005m in soft going defeating Exceedaqa with 57kg at $1.50. Runner-up in a Warracknabeal trial over 1000m on April 22. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
1
SARAH FIELD
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap
12 8079x SHE IS ALL MAGIC
NATHAN MCPHERSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
T L Dales, Wedge Racing (Mgr: Miss M Hickey), G Masterson, J Gillam, Ms A Conti, S Campbell, Shane Haines Racing (Mgr: S M Haines) & N A McPherson
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm58 December 20 over 1500m, 8 len behind Big Kate with 58.5kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Echuca 0 - 58 October 20 over 1000m defeating Diamatti with 58.5kg at $3.80. Has claims if presented on song.
16
A MC CABE
Royal Blue, Green Sash, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Armband, Green And White Checked Cap
13 09x88 WIND DREAMER
JOHN KEANE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M C Keane
Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm64 on April 6 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind A Hidden Treasure carrying 57kg at $81. Last start ran last of 8 at Kilmore F&M Bm58 on April 17 over 1100m, 8 len behind Blue Allure carrying 59.5kg at $19. Has an ordinary barrier to overcome so looking to others.
8
SAGE DURIC
White, Black Horseshoe And Cap
14 0051 MAGNEA
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R Griffiths, Ms A Baldwin, Mrs H Beasley, A McGarth, Mrs T Brewster, G Giampietri, C Gibson, Mrs B Hogan, P Hogan, S McNamara, D Smith, C Terreri, H Williams, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, W & N Fun, Placidark Racing, Clanbrooke Racing, Phryne's Racing 2 & Paroad
At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Balnarring Pic-Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1008m defeating Gungho carrying 63kg at $1.70. The race before that second last in a small field at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Edges Diamond with 56kg at $61. Badly drawn and looks up against it.
10
NATHAN PUNCH
Royal Blue, Gold Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 x1237 SANDRINE
ERIN MAHER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Illowra Stud & M J Cosgriff
Most recently 7th of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Jahangir with 53.5kg at $21. Before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Fugacity carrying 54.5kg at $4. Can atone.
10
ZOE WALLER
Black, Lime Diagonal Halves, Checked Sash, Halved Sleeves, Checked Armbands And Cap, Black Pom Pom
16 328x9 PRETTY PANDA
OLIVIA OSBORNE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Albury Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Rockbarton Shout carrying 53.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Griffith Bm50 on September 14 over 1000m, neck behind Ilzoomya with 58.5kg at $4. Has won second up before but others are going much better.
13
BRITTANY BUTTON
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
17 239x6 NUDGE 'EM ALONG
BOB & KANE POST
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs P Post, K Post, S G Presley, J Post, M Garner, C Garner, S Garner & R Jackway
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on March 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Free Beer with 55.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on December 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Bulls On Parade with 56kg at $6. Others rate better.
9
MS K WALTERS
White, Gold And Black Sash, Black Cap
18 57234 RAGING MONKEY
LESLIE ROBERTSON
9YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
L Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss N Robertson, R W Adams & Miss K Smith
Going well. Most recently 4th of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Jahangir with 56.5kg at $14. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on April 19 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Shimshalar with 57kg at $2.40. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well.
1
THOMAS SPILLANE
Purple, Yellow Spots