Ballarat   10 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Hygain Winners Choice 0-64 Handicap 1500m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 7)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo from Vianarra leading Eskimo. Tipping the lightly raced PLENTY OF GRUNT (16) can measure up. He came away to win his maiden easily at Donald when last seen and this doesn't look the deepest race. He'll still need to improve but looks capable of doing so and the rise in trip should only aid that cause. CHILLY CHARLIE (9) has been consistent throughout this campaign, okay on the synthetic last time but close up at Bendigo prior. That run has him firmly in the finish here. VIANARRA (3) finally got his maiden two back at Echuca at his 18th start before returning to old ways of finding a couple better last time at Cranbourne. He's consistent to say the least and should be thereabouts again. GRINZINGER EARL (1) resumed a narrow winner at Moe in BM58 company and can measure up with added fitness. TOURNELLE (8) looks better placed rising in trip third up now and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Plenty Of Grunt to win.
1 475x1 GRINZINGER EARL
SHEA EDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rebeie (Mgr: S H Eden)
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Moe Bm58 June 19 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Misty Emotions carrying 60.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Benalla Bm64 on October 28 over 1406m, 2 len behind Ashau Valley carrying 58.5kg at $10. Can go on with it.
13
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Lime Quarters And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 x5042 OUR LONE STAR
SEAN MOTT
8YO  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
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 26 over 1500m, on heavy track; nose behind Torn carrying 59kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 11 at Seymour Bm64 on June 10 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Diamond War with 59.5kg at $4.20. In the mix.
10
BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, Yellow Stars And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Yellow Star Cap
3 22313 VIANARRA
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms N Young, Mrs D W Dormer, Mrs S Juratowitch, Ms D Pope, Ms A Frawley, Miss A Burgess, Mrs C O'dea, Mrs R Sharp, Mrs B Ramsdale, Ms L Kakos, Mrs K Spillane, Mrs L Barry, Mrs C Felmingham, Mrs R Schultz, Miss G Sharp, Mrs R Jacobs, Miss F Deguara, Mrs L Rumble, Chelsar & Love A Vino
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on June 22 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Everain with 59kg at $12. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw June 3 over 1412m on a soft track defeating En Flique carrying 58kg at $2.10. Key runner and should be in the finish.
4
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, Red Stripe, Royal Blue, Purple And Red Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Red Star
4 25x45 ESKIMO
CHARLES CASSAR
5YO  GR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Li Yong
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Special Dancer with 59.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 26 over 1500m, in the wet; 3 len behind Yam carrying 59kg at $8. Place.
7
NEIL FARLEY
White, Abstract Logo, Red Sleeves And Cap
5 76361 MOCKRIDGE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G T Ryan & R L Roulston
Last start won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1400m defeating Gratification carrying 59.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind A Beach In June carrying 59.5kg at $12. Rough hope.
1
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
6 41626 SUGAR AND SWEET
RACHEL SAMSONENKO
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A L Coyne & D A Chamberlain
Last start 6th of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on June 20 over 1412m, slow going 1.3 len behind Onlygoldwilldo with 61.5kg at $17. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Runway Ruler with 61.5kg at $8. Place hope.
5
T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White And Cerise Seams Sleeves And Cap, Cerise Pom Pom
7 538x5 MAXXI BON
WENDY KELLY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G M Bedggood & A J Nash
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 13 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Grinzinger Earl with 61kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Bendigo 0 - 64 on December 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Et Tu Brute carrying 59kg at $5. Place chance.
8
BEN ALLEN
White, Blue Seams
8 x6x46 TOURNELLE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
O T I Racing, D G Basheer, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter), C A Fitzgerald, F W Cook, A J K Gemmell, A H Goodfellow, J C Higgins, K J Jones, Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), J P Spence, G J P Van Ameyden, P J Bartholomew, P Archer, P Gardiner, L Webb, Ms D McKeown & J M Gurrieri
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Sale Bm64 on May 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Varane carrying 59kg at $2.35. Second-up 6th of 12 at Geelong Bm64 on June 20 over 1212m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Duchess Zou carrying 59kg at $11. Each way.
9
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
9 x9124 CHILLY CHARLIE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Mrs J Lyell, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), Ms J Ursino, L Ursino, D I Hollyman, R Galluzzo, S G Jones, D P Lettieri, Mrs E Boak, R Mitrevski & D Panetta
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on June 17 over 1500m, 5 len behind Delivering carrying 61kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 30 over 1600m, neck behind Altruist carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Should be right there.
5
J ALLEN
White, Flower On Horse Head Symbol, Navy Sleeves, Orange Stars, Navy Cap, Orange Star
10 3218x CROSSOVERKID
ANDREW PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S M Rumble, G C Rumble, Mrs M T Rumble, M P Nunn, P A Nunn, R Spencer, Mrs R Spencer, A J Payne, C Rumble, Ms L Rumble & Miss T Rumble
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 November 29 over 2500m, 5 len behind You Betcha Woo carrying 58kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw October 3 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Autumn Storm carrying 59.5kg at $9. Rough chance.
6
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White Star, Pink Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Quartered Cap
11 7x055 SOTOMAYOR
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S Collette, B J Bluett, Dr S B Heinze & Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter)
Last start 5th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on July 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Il Cubo carrying 53.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Echuca Bm64 on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Tapo with 55kg at $51. Not the worst.
3
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Red, White Epaulettes, Navy Sleeves, White Cap
12 x6671 CINQUE PONTE
TONY NOONAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G A Noonan, Dr F Carnovale, G B Ward, G M Fraser, Mrs K A Fraser, P L Nottage, P J Hill, M V Bolam, M Iacobucci, Ms M G Keys, S K McNamara, Glen Nicholls, N Hutchinson & Mrs J Hutchinson, K S C Racing (Mgr: M H McIntyre) & K S C No 2 (Mgr: G J Tobin)
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Bm58 May 29 over 1400m in soft going defeating Angel Of The Sea carrying 58kg at $7.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1736m, 8 len behind Captain Hilfiger carrying 59kg at $8.50. Minor hope.
2
J NOONAN
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
13 14x41 PIGLET
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin), Mrs J McDonald, P M McDonald, R L Cox, A J Courtney, D Fingland, D B J T Syndications (Mgr: B Sweeney), A J F Leith, J Karamaloudis, Ms L J Gillies, W J Snelling, Mrs J L Snelling, E G Snelling, R P McDonald & D P Kerr
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at Terang 0-58 on June 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Bell's Bighouse carrying 69.5kg at $11. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Casterton 0 - 58 June 29 over 1400m in soft going defeating Gusty Way carrying 67kg at $4.20. Risking.
6
ALANA KELLY
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
14 515x6 STEEL IMPACT
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, B J Britten, Campbell's Queens (Mgr: Mrs J Stanley), R A Buckley, P Rigby, D T Iorfida, R J Codd, Bennett Racing Miss Rodarte (Mgr: N P Bennett), Dominant Racing (Mgr: D T Iorfida) & R A Fletcher
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 14 at Moe Bm58 on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Electric Tommy carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Donald 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 17 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind She Flys carrying 57.5kg at $10. Others are preferred.
10
DANIEL MOOR
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
15 x1020 QUIZLET
LUCINDA BOYD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss C B Summers
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hot Chips carrying 59.5kg at $11. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on June 21 over 1356m, slow going head behind Naval Force carrying 59.5kg at $9. Can feature on best form but looking to others.
7
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White Sleeves, Cerise Seams, White Cap, Cerise Seams And Pom Pom
16 310 PLENTY OF GRUNT
SYMON WILDE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilde Racing, R B Murray, A B Murray, B W Casanelia, M A Schirmer, B H C K Racing, Mrs J M O'Connor, C J O'Connor, D Costa, S W Costa, M J Gingell, N B Huby, R S McDonald, J R Parish, Mrs G S Schirmer, S J Sells, L J Sells, Kewan Skiltz Racing (Mgr: I C McKinnon) & Run 4 C J D (Mgr: M R Stewart)
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 10 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Secret Hell with 58kg at $3. Last start won by 2 len at Donald Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1356m on a rain affected track defeating Karasmatic carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. On the up, can win again.
4
J MOTT
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap