Ladbrokes Geelong Race 5 - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Mdn Plate
NIC'S CHOICE (5) wasn't far away fresh over 1200m at Cranbourne before running very well behind a progressive one in Littlebirdie over 1400m, starting long odds but only beaten under a length. A repeat of that effort will see him go close. SAXON BEACH (6) resumes. He showed some ability in his first campaign before an end of preparation run at Ballarat Synthetic. He can improve this time in and draws ideally. WIND BLAST (8) is a gelding by Vadamos on debut for the Hayes yard. He's been jumping out well and can figure. MACHA (13) resumes. The run over this trip at Benalla at her second outing was very good and she can be an improver this campaign. CLAVEL (9) is a Zoustar filly on debut for the O'Brien yard who can run well.
Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 4th of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1014m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Chilli Tycoon carrying 59.5kg at $5. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/01/2025 | 181 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Werribee | 1014m | Soft 5 | Alana Kelly | 59.5kg | 1:00.50 | 6-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Good | John Allen | 0:54.43 | - | 0 |
| 9.56L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2024 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1200m | Soft 7 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:11.91 | 9-9-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casterton | 880m | Soft | Christine Puls | 0:57.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Rubick out of Miss Octopussy who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. No trial form to work with so the market will provide the best guide.
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 59.5kgs
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He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw August 9 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Late Arrival with 59.5kg at $21. On debut second last of 13 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw June 23 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Cilento carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/08/2024 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1500m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:30.82 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2024 | 22 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1447m | Soft 7 | Craig Newitt | 58kg | 1:27.53 | 2-1-6 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/14 | 04/07/2024 | 11 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1106m | Soft 6 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:06.59 | 9-12-10 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/06/2024 | - | MDN | $37,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Soft 5 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:12.16 | 6-7-12 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Rhys McLeod
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Magnus out of Dymphna. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Breaks from a low barrier draw but happy to watch unless there is a significant move.
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw August 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Twin Engine with 58kg at $3.80. On debut fifth of 9 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Grinzinger Pod with 58kg at $21. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/08/2024 | 15 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | John Allen | 58kg | 1:25.10 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/12 | 29/07/2024 | 23 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 1:24.06 | 4-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/07/2024 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Soft 5 | Theodore Ladd | 57kg | 1:37.54 | 1-3-10 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/06/2024 | 31 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1420m | Good 4 | Teodore Nugent | 54kg | 1:24.44 | 5-8-9 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 58kg | 1:04.54 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good | Declan Bates | 1:00.21 | - | 0 |
| 7.76L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Turn Me Loose out of Lady Royale. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Happy to watch this time.
Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Vadamos out of Penny Whistle. Purchased for NZD $ 50,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1). Has not been produced at official trials. No public trials but profiles well and may pay to watch for a betting push.
Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Zoustar out of Patricia Dawn. Watch market closely.
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1100m, 6 len behind La Vie En with 56kg at $5.50. Last start 4th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Flick Roll with 56kg at $5. Top three prospects again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 12/01/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 56kg | 1:12.18 | 8-9-4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2024 | 71 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 56kg | 1:04.44 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/10/2024 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 55kg | 1:04.06 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2024 | 11 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 55kg | 0:57.88 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2024 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Soft 7 | Tom Madden | 55kg | 0:59.54 | 9-9-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Tom Madden
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Tosen Stardom out of Grassfire purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Inglis 2023 Premier Yearling Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Hasn't trialled publicly but may pay to keep an eye on any market moves.
Jockey: Nathan Punch
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Devil Man carrying 56kg at $9. On debut sixth of 9 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Band Of Brothers carrying 56kg at $26. Likely improver who can start this prep in a strong way.
Last Starts 192 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/07/2024 | 17 | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Carleen Hefel | 56kg | 1:08.06 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 7 | Nathan Punch | 56kg | 1:04.92 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Nathan Punch | 0:43.60 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw September 18 over 1500m, soft track; 15 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 56kg at $7.50. On debut sixth of 12 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Savagery Vibe with 57kg at $3.80. Improvement to come and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/09/2024 | 15 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 56kg | 1:32.36 | 3-3-9 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2024 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $27,000.00 | Benalla | 1212m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 1:12.48 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 18/08/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 1:05.13 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $3.75 |