Swan Hill   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Ultima Hotel - Think Big Classic 0-64 Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 9)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Dashing Rebel is expected to burn across and lead from the wide gate. Good race to finish the carnival and keen to be with COLOUR OUR WORLD (13) who was luckless last week at Caulfield in a strong 3yo race behind Madiyya. She drew barrier one and just never really got a crack at them as a $5 second elect. The fresh run was good and she's a promising filly with the ability to take this out. MUPPET (14) is going quite well of late and back to 1600m off a strong tempo should be suitable. Looks a solid each way chance. GIDDY UP WARRIOR (3) tried hard at Kilmore over this trip last time out, racing consistently overall of late. Tough draw but has claims. STOP THE ROCK (8) is lightly raced and will be much fitter from an even return at Cranbourne. SUGGESTED PLAY: Colour Our World to win.
1 51386 MARK OF THE MAN
AARON PURCELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
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
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 1760m, 4 len behind Patsy's Star with 61.5kg at $13. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 1 over 1700m, slow going 6 len behind Notabadbuy with 58kg at $14. Looks tested on latest effort.
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LINDA MEECH
Pink, Blue Band
2 x9988 THE BIG SHORT
OLIVIA OSBORNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Last start second last of 9 at Albury Bm66 on May 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Jannik with 64kg at $91. Before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 14 over 1500m, 7 len behind Black Storm carrying 61kg at $151. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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JAKE DUFFY
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
3 72342 GIDDY UP WARRIOR
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Bennett, D Martello, Ultima Hotel Racing , B Rehbock, Y Bhoola, D Carroll, W Keighran, Meat Crab (J Mccrann), B Olsson, S Pewtress, G Robinson, M Tsang, J Woolley, Australian Racing Tour Darwin (J Mcgauran), S Noonan, Miss J Conlon, G B Hall, J Lee-Steere, D Bennett & H Bennett
Going well. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Kilmore Bm64 on May 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Rock Revolution carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Before that 4th of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 on April 24 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind I Only Wish carrying 59kg at $6.50. Going well, good chance.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Green, White Horseshoe And Whip, Blue With White Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap
4 54721 HYDROGEN POWER
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Hyde & N J Hobson
Racing well. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Seymour Bm58 May 27 over 1600m defeating One Sided Love carrying 60.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Weather Delay with 60.5kg at $5. Not out of this.
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C NEWITT
Red, White Band, Armbands, Epaulettes And Cap
5 0x124 IT'SBRUCE
MATTHEW SEYERS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D P Webber, C A Webber, J Simpson, M J Kerr, M P Liefting, N Carlin, S Donoghue, V Golowka, The Myth (Mgr: M Barber), Fighting Turtle (Mgr: Mrs J McCallum), Bloods Eighteen Seventy Nine (Mgr: J A Hurst), Miyagi Uma (Mgr: N Cappelleri), D A Brady, J Priestley, Ms N Key, L Webber & Ms S Patterson
Useful type. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on May 17 over 1550m, 1.2 len behind Rubini with 59kg at $15. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Bordertown Bm60 on May 2 over 1550m, head behind Head Of The Herd with 61kg at $6.50. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.
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JESSICA TZAFERIS
Royal Blue, White Seyers Racing Logo
6 36x50 OUR LONE STAR
SEAN MOTT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M M Borgobello, Mrs M F Borgobello, Ms R Borgobello, A Borgobello, Miss B Borgobello, Miss S Borgobello, S A Mott, M Nardo, Mrs L Nardo, D Nardo & M Nardo
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 6 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Shockletz with 59.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on May 25 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Lady Pappygate with 59.5kg at $26. Will need to improve significantly.
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B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Yellow Stars And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Yellow Star Cap
7 535x9 PULVERISER
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G A Osborne, Let it Reine, S Fagliarone, M Teuma, M Wegrzyn, R Maugeri, D Mcleod, D Trathen, G Bakes, Maj A Marino, A Cannizzaro, R Marino, Mrs N Marino, Doutta Galla Racing Club & Alwayswantedanag
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on May 25 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Lady Pappygate carrying 58kg at $51. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Penola Bm58 on June 2 2024 over 2100m, on a slow track; neck behind Bruno Stars with 59.5kg at $12. Fitter but prefer to see again.
5
DECLAN BATES
White, Green And Purple Checked Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
8 1x5 STOP THE ROCK
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), B Danaher, T Danaher, J Danaher, C Moore, Mrs H Moore, Stogursey Farm Racing (Mgr: DJ Trussler), C J Collison, Mrs B A Collison, P G Dwyer, C A Daffy & Mrs K E Daffy
Third race start. Strong on debut won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1400m defeating Triple Oh with 58kg at $31. Returned from break 5th of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on May 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Shoeless with 59.5kg at $14. Has upside, wary.
2
BILLY EGAN
Black, Red Shamrock, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 96412 STAND BY ME NED
M LAWSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
T S Monti & Ms A M Harden
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Seymour Bm58 on May 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Dashing Rebel with 61.5kg at $12. The start before that won by a nose at Wodonga 0-62 April 22 over 1300m defeating Grey Lad with 57.5kg at $9. Each way.
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MITCHELL AITKEN
Pink And Black Diamonds, Pink Sleeves And Cap
10 34x21 WINNING TOAST
CRAIG CONRON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C Conron & C Brown
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1300m, nose behind Proven Soul with 59.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 5.5 len win at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1500m defeating Morthan Efficient with 59.5kg at $1.50. Key chance expected to feature.
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J ALLEN
Maroon, Grey And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Maroon Cap
11 00118 AMAPOLA
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson
Last start 8th of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on May 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lady Pappygate with 58kg at $31. Before that won by a nose at Mornington Bm58 April 28 over 1500m defeating Women In Uniform with 58.5kg at $9. This looks a tough assignment.
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JETT STANLEY
Purple, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
12 4x100 SAVSONIC
STEPHEN THEODORE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
S Theodore, Free Money Saturdays (J Butcher), D Turnbull, Alliance (S Luders), Paaratte (E Dean), The Chosen Few Too (J Girvan), M Fitzgerald, Mrs M Butcher, Maffra Eagles (G Pleming), K Hinkley, S Saad, C Dittmar, G Matterson, S & Mrs C Walker, O & Mrs M Boyd, L Theodore & Ms A Umoff
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm66 on May 24 over 1800m, 12 len behind Crown Mint with 58kg at $15. The race before that second last of 12 at Morphettville 0-68 on May 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Wine Barron with 58kg at $9.50. Could improve.
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NEIL FARLEY
Pink, Yellow Diamond Braces, Diamonds Cap And Pom Pom
13 33x25 COLOUR OUR WORLD
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs U Williams, Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu), J W Clifford, N F Clifford, P M Clifford, G E Homley, T Malone, Mrs D I More, A L More, S M J Racing (Mgr: S Crowle) & Mrs V S Carter
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind King Of Enterprise carrying 54.5kg at $5. Last start 5th of 10 at Caulfield 3yo F Bm78 on May 31 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Madiyya carrying 54kg at $5. Can improve. On the up, profiles nicely.
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D YENDALL
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 43723 MUPPET
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
B J Hanson, Ms D A Young & Dr G R Braimbridge
Useful mare. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 1760m, 1.2 len behind Patsy's Star carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 7 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Blushing Tycoon carrying 54.5kg at $6. Rates highly and is a top chance.
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HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Epaulettes And Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
15 48x43 YORKEL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Hunter Graeber Racing (Mgr: A J Graeber), M Visalli, J Molinaro, N Hungerford, S C Horn, L Ognenovski, F Mileto, G Colangeli, P Presti, P S De Pasquale, F De Pasquale, J A Carr, F Barbaro, G L Sawyer, J M Brooks & Ms J A Evans
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 on April 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Legend Of Dubai with 58.5kg at $9. Second-up 3rd of 14 at Sale Bm64 on May 4 over 1728m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Korobeiniki carrying 58.5kg at $11. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to beat.
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BEAU MERTENS
Blood Orange, Navy Blue Stripe, Armband And Striped Cap
16 2x421 MY FRIDAY BEAU
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), P B Devitt, C A Gordon, R L Gordon, K J Devitt & M A Walkley
Last start favourite; won by a nose at Kilmore Mdn-Sw May 20 over 1600m defeating Brutalrule with 59.5kg at $1.55. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ozam's Razor with 59.5kg at $3.90. In the mix.
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Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
17 80x21 DASHING REBEL
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A B McKnight, Miss F L Van Kampen, A V Ford & Mrs V H Ford
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 58 on May 10 over 1300m, 4 len behind Verbosity with 58.5kg at $8. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Seymour Bm58 May 27 over 1400m defeating Stand By Me Ned carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Not hopeless.
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C J MACREDMOND
Lime Green, Brown Spots, Purple Cap
18 2176x HIS ZEDNESS
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P A Preusker, J S Angland, Mrs M E Tyler, A K Tyler, Mrs V L Tyler, K M Tyler & D Fitzgerald
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Werribee Bm58 January 10 over 2778m, 7 len behind Tavabeel with 61kg at $21. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Murtoa 0 - 58 July 27 over 1600m, on heavy track; a long neck behind Celnado carrying 59.5kg at $17. Might be better off following this outing.
4
J ALLEN
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
19 76x84 RASPUTINA
KEVIN ADCOCK
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D Fagan
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Kerang Bm64 on April 19 over 1100m, 6 len behind Lescot with 56.5kg at $81. Second-up 4th of 14 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shal Exceed with 58kg at $61. Not keen on her chances.
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J KEATING
White, Royal Blue Checks, Orange Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Checked Cap
20 09909 LEWANDOWSKI
KEITH HALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B K Hall
Comes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Excel And Fly carrying 53kg at $201. The start before that ran last of 13 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1600m, 16 len behind Turfie carrying 51kg at $151. Tested again.
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Royal Blue, Red Horseshoes, Gold Sleeves And Cap