Bairnsdale   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Melbourne Cup Party Tickets On Sale Now BM58 Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.30)  

Strong tempo with Delightful Journey likely to hold the lead from the rails draw, joined by Pro Aussie. PRO AUSSIE (4) clearly on top. His past two efforts at Pakenham Synthetic have been very good and this looks a very winnable affair. Switches back to turf but can't see that being an issue and he draws for every chance. He really should be taking care of these. DELIGHTFUL JOURNEY (1) can mix his form, poor in a much harder race in town last time but not bad prior at Sale. 1600m is his sweet spot and on his day he can lead and prove very hard to catch. FLAG FLYER (5) won his maiden well fresh at Sale before a sound effort in this grade at Geelong. Can improve again here off a freshen and prove competitive. PRESERVATOR (2) won over this route two back and has claims on that while CUDMORE STREET (6) was favoured to beat Preservator that day and can also figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pro Aussie to win.
1 76630 DELIGHTFUL JOURNEY
CHRISTINE SEXTON
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs C M Sexton, A C De Grandi & R J Jones
Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Castle On High with 56kg at $81. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at Sale Bm64 on May 28 over 1717m, 1.75 len behind Dark Simba carrying 59kg at $9.50. Best form reads well.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Fluorescent Green, Orange Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Orange Cap
2 00216 PRESERVATOR
K J FYTHE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D Smith & Mrs R M Smith
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Everything Counts with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track Bm58 July 21 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Shidan with 57.5kg at $11. Possible improver.
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LAUREN BURKE
Yellow, Black Quarters, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves
3 39x94 BIG KATE
DANIEL WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
D J A Williams, Notts & Notts, I M Johannson, W Allen, TasBel Syndicate, K M Waring, A L Kirkwood-Scott, Wynnforus Syndicate, I Richardson, M Whelan, M Barnett, S A Accardi, A Pawsey, P Holman, K Rawlinson, S & N Diplaris, E & S Quan & Duc Racing
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on June 22 over 1600m, 11 len behind Orovero carrying 59kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Thunder Hawk carrying 61kg at $21. Each way hope.
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A MC CABE
Maroon And Gold Hoops
4 9x023 PRO AUSSIE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
O T I Racing, Lindsay Park Bloodstock, The Northwest Battlers, Seven Plus One, One For All, Travaglini Racing, The Operate Racing, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Beartown No.1, Beartown No.2, D J Brittain, Webbmck Racing, J M Gurrieri, S M L S Racing, G A Howard, G V Sherry & Three Dees And A Bomber
Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 28 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Super Solar with 58kg at $12. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, nose behind Socially Sassy with 61kg at $17. Rates well, go close.
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K JENNINGS
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
5 x5x14 FLAG FLYER
GREG EURELL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M Rix, Mrs M Butler, Ms D L Eurell, J P Accurso, Natural Kraft (Mgr: A Harris), M Whitaker, Ms M Evans & P A C Schultz
Third-up today. Freshened for 53 days. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Sale Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1400m defeating Yes I Know carrying 58kg at $8.50. Second-up 4th of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on June 20 over 1715m, slow going 7 len behind Makdane with 61kg at $15. Racing well. Has ability and expected to do much better.
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LOGAN BATES
Yellow, Royal Blue Stripes, Yellow And Royal Blue Stars Cap
6 36634 CUDMORE STREET
ANGELA BENCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A M Bence & D L Shiers
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Preservator with 59.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Makdane with 56.5kg at $31. Each way.
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B RAWILLER
Brown, Yellow Spots, Black And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
7 33428 GYMKHANA
ANGUS TOWNLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, A Townley & J F Townley
Most recently 8th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Mr Vivaci carrying 53.5kg at $51. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Red On Red with 57.5kg at $5.50. In the mix.
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EMILY POZMAN
Black, Green Shamrock, Black And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 15680 HEFF
SHARYN TROLOVE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Wigg & S Trolove
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Preservator carrying 60kg at $41. The race before that ran last of 8 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Sweet Jasmine carrying 58kg at $21. Not keen on his chances.
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J NOONAN
White, Royal Blue Shamrock And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 15455 TIGHT GRIP
NEVIN EADES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ability Bloodstock (Mgr: J L Permezel), N G Eades, Mrs D Retallick, T Powell, Winning Dragons No. 2 (Mgr: R Brown) & R Milligan
Most recently 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Everything Counts with 54.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Super Solar carrying 56kg at $31. Has ability and is a top-three hope.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Turquoise, Black Crossed Sashes, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
10 40x00 ANOINTED LAD
KEN & KASEY KEYS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K M Keys
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming ran last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on June 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Laugh With Me carrying 60kg at $31. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Cg&E Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 17 len behind Delivering carrying 56.5kg at $61. Has had plenty of chances and will struggle again.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Pink With Purple Sash And Cap
11 36x56 PSYCHOTIC
AMY & ASH YARGI
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
D P Azzopardi, Mrs K L Dunstan, Good Tides Racing (Mgr: P Stellini), S Beveridge, M Sarginson, M Morley, A Agius, B McKenna, Mrs K L McKenna, L.S.A (Mgr: M De Luca), Dream Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Penthouse Patty (Mgr: Mrs M M Kelly), Wild Horse Crew, M J Zahra, M P Mulady & Ms J Jones
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Bencouver carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Last start 6th of 11 at Murtoa 0 - 58 on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Forest Diamond with 58.5kg at $6. Can peak here.
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C NEWITT
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
12 35810 RIPPLEBROOK
SHARYN TROLOVE
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P T Gray & Mrs M L Gray
Most recently 10th of 14 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Red On Red carrying 57.5kg at $18. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Moe Bm52 July 11 over 1614m on a heavy track defeating Toronova with 58.5kg at $17. Might struggle again.
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P GATT
Green, Red Sleeves And Cap
13 24x78 MORNINGTON MASK
DEAN BINAISSE
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B C Davies & Mrs L Davies
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 11 at Geelong F&M Bm58 on July 11 over 1430m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Irrefutably carrying 56kg at $31. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm64 on July 25 over 1550m, slow going 13 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 55.5kg at $101. Can't have off that run.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Black, Purple Stars, Pink Armbands, Black Cap, Purple Stars
14 09150 NORMA'S FLEET
KERRY FARRUGIA
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss K M Farrugia
Most recently ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm64 on August 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Moonlight Circus carrying 55.5kg at $201. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Preservator with 56.5kg at $26. Needs to improve sharply.
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J BOWDITCH
Purple, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Armbands
15 38634 WRITTEN BY YOU
DAVID NOONAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J V Joiner, N Noonan & T Noonan
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1618m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Coomoroo Lady with 59.5kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 1614m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Saxon Beauty with 59.5kg at $7.50. Not far away last time. Worth including.
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JETT STANLEY
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
16 69x50 AUREUS MISS
DIANNE CLOVER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D C Clover, R W Campbell, S A Campbell, Ms M L Stanley, Miss C M Stanley, M Bennett, J A Ross, Miss T Ransom, S Emanuelli, Mrs E Emanuelli, A S Bidey, Mrs S Bidey, Ms T L Price, M S Riseley, M J Gilchrist, S N Riseley, D R Waterston, Mrs A J Waterston & B Robinson
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Terang 0-58 on June 15 over 1125m, in the wet; 5 len behind Infinite Matrix carrying 65kg at $81. Last start 10th of 12 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 1614m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Ripplebrook carrying 52.5kg at $21. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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Black, Hot Pink Shamrock, Black And White Stripped Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap