Tatura   08 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

John Sanderson Machinery BM56 Handicap 1450m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.45)  

Reasonable tempo with Iceberry probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. THE BANTAM (2) presents third up and looking well placed back in grade again having run a great race first up at Sandown Lakeside in a BM70 before an even effort at Bendigo last time. His best form is better than this level and if he runs to it he should prove awfully hard to hold out. HIDE YOUR ASSETS (7) just missed at Wangaratta coming back in trip last time out and up to 1450m here looks perfect. ALPINOVA (5) doesn't win out of turn but is going quite well and now steps up in trip on a quick backup which could spark some improvement. Can be hitting the line strongly. MAGIC EDITION (10) is stepping out at this course for the first time. Last appeared when she finished fourth over 1500m at Ballarat Synthetic on August 19. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Bantam to win.
1 14708 MOJO MUSIC
ANDREW DALE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
A Dale, J P O'Brien, D J O'Brien, T J Judd, H B Wales, S C Turner, S A Harrison, K N M Racing (Mgr: D J Humphrey), B D Ashfield, S P Fogarty & M Smith
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Wagga Ian Reid on August 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Salute Again carrying 55kg at $20. Before that 11th of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Dollar Shot with 62kg at $61. Will need to do a bit more.
4
STEPHANIE HATELEY
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
2 57x38 THE BANTAM
BRENT STANLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B Stanley, Mrs S Smith, G Barker, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Diamond), Terrigal Sharks No. 2, Terrigal Sharks, Mrs A Baker, Mrs P Demos, P Stebbins, A Moremon, Mrs J Vulcan, A Bates, Spilro, B Grigg & B O K E O S Group, R Rojewski, H D D Bambrough, C Wilson & B Davenport
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 4yo Bm70 on August 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Charcoals carrying 55kg at $8.50. Second-up 8th of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Ti Tree Lad with 58kg at $5.50. Capable of sharp improvement.
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JETT STANLEY
Silver, Aqua Seams, Cloud 9 Logo
3 17x33 GREAT PROSPERITY
LUKE OLIVER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Never Cash Out Syn (Mgr: C Spiridonos), Mrs R Bartling, C N James, G A Driscoll, G A Riccio, Miss B Vitale, D N Howard, A J Howard, Ms F Hawley, Mrs D V Eddington, Lord G S G Eddington, A M Cook, A Noble, Ms M Noble-Hayes, Mrs L J Beesley, P W Beesley, J Butcher, S Williams & S K McNamara
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1300m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Hot Chips carrying 59.5kg at $14. Last start 3rd of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Harmonett carrying 59.5kg at $10. Peaks now and rates well.
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BILLY EGAN
Olive, White Circle And Hooped Cap
4 2x551 SAVENTINO
STACEY KIRKPATRICK
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C A Kirkpatrick, Mrs S L Kirkpatrick, Miss A J Kirkpatrick & Miss A M Vanderfeen
At the latest run won by 1.2 len at Albury Cl1 August 19 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Wild Annie carrying 56.5kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Villainesque with 58.5kg at $6.50. Can go on with it.
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C J PARISH
Purple, White Stars And Sleeves, Purple Stars, Quartered Cap, Black Pom Pom
5 41185 ALPINOVA
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
6YO  BLACK  MARE 59.0KG
B Verwey-Mitchell & T Verwey-Mitchell
Last start 5th of 12 at Benalla Bm56 on September 2 over 1212m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Runaway Soul with 59.5kg at $9.50. The start before that got back early 8th of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on August 22 over 1212m, 4 len behind What You Will with 58.5kg at $26. Great chance to atone.
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MELEA CASTLE
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
6 x4200 TOP HONOURS
STEFAN JOKIC
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S Jokic
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded second last of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on August 9 over 1409m, 4 len behind Oh So Thrilling carrying 59kg at $10. The start before that second last of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1590m, slow going 12 len behind Dubai Watch with 59.5kg at $4.20. Can feature in the finish.
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MS C JOKIC
Black, Lime Green Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves and Cap, Black Pom Pom
7 61552 HIDE YOUR ASSETS
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Miss A Noblett, Mrs V Noblett, Mrs L I Quirk, Miss M Quirk, Miss C Quirk, Mrs C A Blacker, Ms J Hornsey, Ms M Ayre, Ms J Ayre, Mrs J Deppeler, Ms J Huntington, Mrs N Doyle, Mrs J Scown & Mrs T Giudice
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, long-neck behind Hidden Comfort carrying 58kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Morphettville 0-66 on August 9 over 1508m, slow going 4.5 len behind Talisay carrying 53kg at $6. Sure to measure up here.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
White, Black Stripes, Black Horseshoe, Black Cap
8 050x0 LA PLAGE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Kineld Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J G Ferguson), Ms J C Monk & C W J Ferguson
Second-up. First-up after two months 11th of 13 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Hidden Comfort with 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 on April 3 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fudge with 58.5kg at $31. Fitter, possible improver.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Red, Green Celtic Cross, Sleeves And Cap
9 x0090 PARTY AT ARTIE'S
CHRIS CALTHORPE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P G Arrowsmith & Miss M M Moyle
Last start 11th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 10 len behind Harmonett with 58.5kg at $41. The start before that 9th of 11 at Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt on August 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Digari with 69.5kg at $26. Looks tested against this line-up.
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B RAWILLER
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
10 13144 MAGIC EDITION
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B J McKnight & Mrs J E Mcknight
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Vagabond Hero carrying 56.5kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Shaalute with 56.5kg at $11. Each way.
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TAYLA CHILDS
Lime Green, Brown Spots, Purple Cap
11 63156 MISS HIMALAYA
DAVID DEAN
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 55.0KG
D Dean
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Murmullo with 52.5kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 12 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1412m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Magic Edition with 57kg at $7. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.
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DYLAN DEAN
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Hooped Sleeves
12 6000x ICEBERRY
JESSE CARMICHAEL
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss J E Carmichael, M J Carmichael, J P Carmichael, M Stapleton, S K Brunton, Mrs S Murphy & Mrs S V Carmichael
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 April 6 over 1200m, 11 len behind Melidesh carrying 53.5kg at $51. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 December 12 over 1103m, 8 len behind Reluctantlycharmed with 57kg at $51. Prefer to see how she returns.
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WILL PRICE
Emerald Green, Cerise Star And Sleeves, Emerald Green Stars, Cerise Cap, Emerald Green Star
13 05480 DEBOUT BELLE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & Mrs B J Arnott
Last start 11th of 13 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on August 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Owl Witness with 52.5kg at $201. The run before that got back early 8th of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1209m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Owl Witness with 55.5kg at $31. Doubt she will threaten these.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
14 00987 GAME THEORY
LESLIE ROBERTSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss N Robertson, R W Adams & Miss K Smith
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 5 len behind Harmonett with 53.5kg at $101. Before that 8th of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1209m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ellmaknifico with 53.5kg at $13. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
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SAM KENNEDY
Purple, Yellow Spots