★ Top pick8th
6Motherduck
Well-bred filly from leading stable with top jockey engaged. Drawn to get perfect run behind pace.
Victoria · Sunday 27 April 2025
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Brandt Mdn Plate
13:00 local1200mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner14. Vivid SunSP $3.10
2nd pickWon
14Vivid Sun
Well-bred first starter from leading stable. Drawn well with top jockey. Should run well.
3rd pick2nd
10Queens Of Vino
Has the benefit of race experience. Drawn better this time and should improve.
Value pick6th
12Smoke Screen
- 1st14Vivid SunBlake Shinn$3.10
- 2nd10Queens Of VinoLuke Currie$5.50
- 3rd9Prestige Ka YingEthan Brown$5.50
- 4th8PasifaeZac Spain$51.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Vivid Sun | 7 | Blake Shinn | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 10 | Queens Of Vino | 5 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Prestige Ka Ying | 9 | Ethan Brown | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Pasifae | 1 | Zac Spain | S P Nichols | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Duntulm Lass | 8 | Luke Cartwright | J D Sadler | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Smoke Screen | 11 | John Allen | C Maher | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Lepracanto | 6 | Fred W Kersley | Archie Alexander | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Motherduck | 3 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Butterfly Babe | 13 | Tom Madden | M M Laurie | 57kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Farakta | 10 | R D Griffiths | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Morgana | 12 | Harry Grace | P F Ryan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Or Am I | 4 | G Eurell | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Sassy For Sure | 14 | Joe Bowditch | P Stokes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Venetian Choice | 2 | G Eurell | 57kg |
Peter Tobin Funerals Mdn Plate
13:30 local1100mMaiden$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner12. Grand IntentionSP $3.30
★ Top pick4th
6Controlled Zone
Most experienced runner with strong form credentials and proven ability at this level. Well placed to break maiden.
2nd pickWon
12Grand Intention
Promising filly showing good ability in recent runs. Blake Shinn booking a positive.
3rd pick3rd
13Hot Chips
Consistent filly with strong place credentials. Light weight and good draw are positives.
Value pick2nd
2Moaksun
Proven performer when conditions suit.
- 1st12Grand IntentionBlake Shinn$3.30
- 2nd2MoaksunJohn Allen$9.00
- 3rd13Hot ChipsLuke Cartwright$7.50
- 4th6Controlled ZoneEthan Brown$3.30
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Grand Intention | 14 | Blake Shinn | Archie Alexander | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Moaksun | 3 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Hot Chips | 2 | Luke Cartwright | John McArdle | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Controlled Zone | 13 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Prince Of Brooky | 1 | Joe Bowditch | Ms N Burke | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Rambition | 4 | W Gordon | P Kearney | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Infer | 5 | Logan McNeil | Tammy Birnie | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 7 | El Calafate | 11 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Dame I Am | 12 | Shay Keating | 57kg | $21.00 | |
| 10th | 5 | Anecdotal | 10 | Alana Kelly | Henry Dwyer | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Rivazza | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Whodareswins | 7 | Jarrod Fry | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Dubai Countess | 8 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 57kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Wee Jimmy | 6 | P R Gray | 59.5kg |
Manhari Mdn Plate
14:05 local1500mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner9. Weather DelaySP $5.00
★ Top pick3rd
5Kiss My Rock
Most consistent runner in the field showing steady improvement. Well placed to break through.
2nd pickWon
9Weather Delay
Strong second-up performer who should be hitting peak fitness. Will be running on strongly.
3rd pick4th
2Brutalrule
Shows ability and well drawn to get a good run. Distance query but has upside.
Value pick7th
7Saker Falcon
- 1st9Weather DelayRyan Hurdle$5.00
- 2nd10BlindedbythelightBlake Shinn$4.60
- 3rd5Kiss My RockW Gordon$4.60
- 4th2BrutalruleCian Macredmond$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Weather Delay | 11 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Blindedbythelight | 13 | Blake Shinn | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Kiss My Rock | 7 | W Gordon | P Kearney | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Brutalrule | 2 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Filadeel | 9 | Dean Yendall | C Maher | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Siam Emerald | 14 | Jack Hill | Liam Howley | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Saker Falcon | 15 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 12 | Eminent Ella | 12 | Madison Lloyd | Heath Chalmers | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Princess Valora | 8 | Luke Cartwright | B & A McKnight | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Adinath | 3 | John Allen | James Cummings | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 15 | All In Vain | 6 | Shay Keating | 58kg | $21.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | En Mer | 10 | Nick Ryan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Exceed Success | 1 | Fred W Kersley | Simon Zahra | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Makhanda | 4 | Teodore Nugent | R G Symons | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Deedee's Award | 5 | Archie Alexander | 56kg |
Porter Plant Mdn Plate
14:40 local1600mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner11. ElphabaSP $41.00
★ Top pick7th
10Blackfish
Progressive filly showing strong form with consecutive placings. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get perfect run. Ready to break maiden.
2nd pickWon
11Elphaba
Promising filly showing ability. Will appreciate step to mile and gets conditions to suit from good gate.
3rd pickScratched
5Sea Danger
Consistent gelding with strong form around similar company.
Value pick10th
9Usk Valley
Will need luck from gate but can run well fresh.
- 1st11ElphabaAlana Kelly$41.00
- 2nd4Saxon BloodJohn Allen$18.00
- 3rd12Pharoah's GloryW Gordon$2.25
- 4th15KovuMs J Kennedy$14.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Elphaba | 4 | Alana Kelly | D J Cannon | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Saxon Blood | 2 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Pharoah's Glory | 3 | W Gordon | P Kearney | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 15 | Kovu | 6 | Ms J Kennedy | Dane Smith | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Eight Under | 5 | Zac Spain | Mathew Smerdon | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Meet The Wife | 12 | Jack Hill | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Blackfish | 1 | Sarah Field | C Maher | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Mr Bannock | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Youwannapeachofme | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Ms G Browne | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Usk Valley | 14 | Craig Newitt | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 2 | Chemutai | 15 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Stormyfriendship | 9 | Craig Atkinson | Mark Ashby | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Sea Danger | 11 | Dean Yendall | P A Preusker | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Tassron | 18 | C J Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Savage Love | 8 | Ms D Wills | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Swear She's Mine | 17 | Dominic Sutton | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Velia | 16 | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Gold Moon | 13 | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 59.5kg |
CVLX Miners Rest Community Cup (Bm64)
15:15 local1600mBenchmark 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Brooklyn BossSP $8.50
★ Top pick2nd
9Professor Pickles
Progressive gelding with strong recent form and ideal racing pattern for this event. Well-weighted and should get perfect run from barrier 6.
2nd pick4th
7Hydrogen Power
Consistent type with excellent course credentials. Should get suitable run from barrier 7 and will be strong late.
3rd pick6th
6Asawin
Progressive type stepping up in trip but has right profile. Will need luck from wide gate but has ability.
Value pick5th
2Subrising
Can improve sharply with right run.
- 1st4Brooklyn BossJarrod Fry$8.50
- 2nd9Professor PicklesTeodore Nugent$2.90
- 3rd5Governor KingJohn Allen$11.00
- 4th7Hydrogen PowerLinda Meech$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Brooklyn Boss | 12 | Jarrod Fry | Shannon Roughan | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Professor Pickles | 6 | Teodore Nugent | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Governor King | 1 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Hydrogen Power | 7 | Linda Meech | Nathan Hobson | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Subrising | 8 | Ms J Kennedy | N A Blackiston | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Asawin | 9 | Fred W Kersley | Archie Alexander | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Nothingelsematters | 10 | Luke Currie | Ms N Burke | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Powerbound | 4 | Ethan Brown | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Elegancia | 2 | Zac Spain | Liam Howley | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Patsy's Star | 3 | J Webb | M Sell | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Jenni Castelforte | 5 | Craig Newitt | L Smith | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Wyuna Star | 11 | Alana Kelly | D J Cannon | 54kg | $101.00 |
Hygain Winners Choice Hcp (64)
15:50 local1000mRestricted 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner1. ScampiSP $1.60
★ Top pick8th
3Watch Capital
Promising gelding on the up with strong recent form. Gets John Allen aboard which is a big plus.
2nd pick7th
4Fighting Sanami
Consistent mare who gets in well at the weights after the claim. Wide barrier the main concern.
3rd pickScratched
6New York Star
Progressive mare with strong recent form and ideal racing pattern for this race. Well weighted and gets the services of a top jockey.
Value pick4th
11Stirrup
Ultra consistent gelding who rarely runs a bad race. Gets in light and represents good each-way value.
- 1st1ScampiEthan Brown$1.60
- 2nd2ToompineW Gordon$19.00
- 3rd5Long Lost FriendMelissa Julius$16.00
- 4th11StirrupTeodore Nugent$41.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Scampi | 2 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 59.5kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Toompine | 10 | W Gordon | V L Malady | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Long Lost Friend | 1 | Melissa Julius | M J O'Donnell | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Stirrup | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Mark Stephenson | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Swifties | 4 | Dean Yendall | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 9 | Italian Informant | 6 | Carly Thomas | 54kg | $51.00 | |
| 7th | 4 | Fighting Sanami | 11 | Luke Cartwright | Carly Thomas | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Watch Capital | 8 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Bayeaux | 3 | Sarah Field | Mark Ashby | 51kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 8 | In Your Words | 5 | Craig Newitt | L Smith | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 6 | New York Star | 7 | Fred W Kersley | Simon Zahra | 56.5kg |
Sportsbet Fast Form Hcp (64)
16:25 local1200mRestricted 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner4. ZestimanSP $9.00
★ Top pick2nd
1Victoris
Fresh specialist who maps to get good run from barrier. Claims help offset weight.
2nd pick5th
10Cherish The Day
Well-bred filly showing promise. Gets conditions to suit from good draw.
3rd pickScratched
3Exuma
Progressive gelding with strong fresh record and ideal setup from barrier 3. John Allen booking significant.
Value pick7th
6Turn Up The Night
Consistent performer who maps for soft run.
- 1st4ZestimanLuke Currie$9.00
- 2nd1VictorisMs J Kennedy$3.90
- 3rd12It's Maui's GoldMakisha Salter$17.00
- 4th11Wild PharaohTeodore Nugent$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Zestiman | 8 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Victoris | 5 | Ms J Kennedy | Ms G Browne | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 12 | It's Maui's Gold | 4 | Makisha Salter | Nathan Hobson | 52kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Wild Pharaoh | 10 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Cherish The Day | 6 | Dean Yendall | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 5 | Almighty Will | 7 | Cian Macredmond | V L Malady | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Turn Up The Night | 1 | W Gordon | B & A McKnight | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Foxy Heart | 9 | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | $21.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Brandjam | 11 | Glen Thompson | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Exuma | 3 | John Allen | A & S Freedman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Francine | 12 | Aaron Purcell | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Kobaybi | 2 | R D Griffiths | 56.5kg |
Hygain Winners Choice (Bm64)
17:00 local1400mBenchmark 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Outta ComptonSP $4.40
★ Top pick2nd
7Reina Isabella
Progressive filly with strong recent form and ideal conditions. Well weighted and should get a good run just off the pace.
2nd pick3rd
3Four Ace
Talented gelding with scope to improve. Should get a nice run from barrier 8 and be strong late.
3rd pick9th
8Heavenfield
Well-bred filly from top stable who should improve second-up. Good chance with right run.
Value pick11th
5Pray Day
Overlooked runner who can improve sharply.
- 1st2Outta ComptonLuke Cartwright$4.40
- 2nd7Reina IsabellaZac Spain$4.40
- 3rd3Four AceMs J Kennedy$13.00
- 4th9SnatchedMs D Keane$9.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Outta Compton | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Mark C Webb | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Reina Isabella | 9 | Zac Spain | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Four Ace | 8 | Ms J Kennedy | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Snatched | 4 | Ms D Keane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 4 | British Poet | 13 | Hannah Edgley | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Very Grateful | 12 | Jack Hill | G Eurell | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Sunray Lass | 2 | Melissa Julius | Amy McDonald | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Ziggi Rocks | 7 | Sarah Field | Ms M Cunningham | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Heavenfield | 5 | Ethan Brown | James Cummings | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Moscow Red | 3 | Makisha Salter | Henry Dwyer | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Pray Day | 1 | Luke Currie | Nick Ryan | 58.5kg | $2.30 |
| Scr | 11 | Mrs Secombe | 10 | Robert Hickmott | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Watersports | 11 | Archie Alexander | 56kg |
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