Birchip Race 4

O'connors Case Ih Maiden Pace

Prize Money: $6,000

HELLOVATIME (3) resumes after finishing fourth at his latest appearance at Swan Hill on January 5. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field and he can get the job done. MELFIELD SORYT (10) resumes here after closing her last prep with an eighth at Bendigo on September 18. Expecting a very good run. MARGARITARI (4) lines up for the first time. By Sunshine Beach and hails from the Jim Barker stable. Likely to attract plenty of interest from punters. FLAMING MEL (5) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at Boort over 2250m. Stick with her.
  • Distance: 1750m
  • Class: MAIDEN
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: fine
  • Surface: All Weather
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1K A Exell
  • The Queen Of Talk (Fr1) 7x
  • Trainer: K A Exell (McKenzie Creek via Horsham)
  • Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
  • Prize Money: $140
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Brown Mare

Sire: TELL ALL (USA)

Dam: THRILL ME (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-0-0
Mobile
1: 0-0-0
All-Weather
1: 0-0-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at Swan Hill, well beaten by Highlandhartbreaka (2:46.00) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on November 1 at $51. Prefer others on this occasion.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 419/2/25Stawell1785m-Micelle Wight2:18.30-1m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Double Helix

2. The Queen Of Talk

3. Zappa

2nd of 31/12/24Stawell2180m-Daryl Crone3571:12.00-38m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Barbados Rose

2. The Queen Of Talk

3. Phoenikos

7th of 71/11/24Swan Hill2240mMobileAll WeatherFr3Daryl Crone2:46.001:59.2207.4m $51 -MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Highlandhartbreaka

2. Ive An Idea

3. Obsydian

2M J Bellman
  • Livermere (Fr2) 8563463766
  • Trainer: M J Bellman (Ararat)
  • Driver: Michael Bellman
  • Prize Money: $7,530
  • Win / Place: 0% / 25%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: RESTREPO (AUS)

Dam: LA PERLA LOMBO

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Rating

Stats
Career
24: 0-2-4
Distance
6: 0-0-3
Season
21: 0-2-3
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-1
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
2: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
22: 0-2-3
Mobile
24: 0-2-4
All-Weather
24: 0-2-4
Best Mile
-
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 2195m after showing early speed at Ararat beaten 17 m by Wazza (2:44.60) in MAIDEN on February 28 at $101. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1710m after being wide early at Ballarat beaten 10 m by Samkerr (2:07.70) in MAIDEN on February 20 at $126. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 1128/2/25Ararat2195mMobileAll WeatherFr3Jackie Barker2:44.602:00.617.3m $101 8MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Wazza

2. American Victory

3. Lively Rascal

6th of 1220/2/25Ballarat1710mMobileAll WeatherFr5D N Hull2:07.702:00.210.9m $126 13MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Samkerr NZ

2. American Victory

3. Whiskeydrinkingbill

7th of 107/2/25Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherFr1Kerryn Manning2:38.702:01.653.2m $3.70 7MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Kalkadoon Dreaming

2. Skyline Angel

3. Flaming Mel

3rd of 831/1/25Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherFr4Michael Bellman2:39.702:02.415.9m $19 16MAIDEN$6,000$600

1. Wild Ideal

2. Whitehaven Beach

3. Livermere

6th of 915/1/25Charlton1609mMobileAll WeatherFr2Michael Bellman1:58.401:58.431.5m $2.70f 3MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Hes Goneski NZ

2. Skadi

3. Queen Bessie

4th of 1012/1/25Hamilton2160mMobileAll WeatherFr2Michael Bellman2:41.502:00.36.4m $26 10MAIDEN$6,000$300

1. Soho Margarita

2. Huxham Chubb

3. Wicked Hangover

3Owen Martin
  • Hellovatime (Fr3) 45254x
  • Trainer: Owen Martin (Concongella)
  • Driver: Neil McCallum
  • Prize Money: $1,860
  • Win / Place: 0% / 20%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: GLAMAZON (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
5: 0-1-0
Season
5: 0-1-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-1-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
4: 0-1-0
Mobile
5: 0-1-0
All-Weather
5: 0-1-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
First up. At the last run he 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at Swan Hill, beaten 21 m by Super Suspect (2:44.30) in MAIDEN on January 5 at $4.20. Can open the campaign with a win.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 75/1/25Swan Hill2240mMobileAll WeatherFr4Neil McCallum2:44.301:58.121.7m $4.20 13MAIDEN$6,000$300

1. Super Suspect

2. Im All Business

3. Happenstbabeachboy

5th of 1223/12/24Maryborough2190mMobileAll WeatherFr2Neil McCallum2:40.201:57.715.8m $5.50 5MAIDEN$6,000$180

1. Sportsbou

2. American Victory

3. Kalkadoon Dreaming

2nd of 818/12/24Charlton1609mMobileAll WeatherFr6Neil McCallum1:57.101:57.10.1m $10 17MAIDEN$6,000$900

1. Vincent Grange

2. Hellovatime

3. Rocket Me

5th of 91/12/24Stawell2180mMobileAll WeatherSr1Neil McCallum2:44.502:01.415.2m $15 18MAIDEN$6,000$180

1. Startin To Gogh

2. Sportsbou

3. Malani Joh

4th of 1013/11/24Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherFr6Neil McCallum2:35.801:59.411.1m $11 -MAIDEN$6,000$300

1. Michaywey

2. Nice One Centurion

3. Lombok

4th of 712/10/24Maryborough2190m-N McCallum2:46.40-0m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Midnight Music

2. Into The Harkness

3. Reign Em In

4Jim Barker
  • Margaritari (Fr4)
  • Trainer: Jim Barker (Hamilton)
  • Driver: Jackie Barker
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: RIGHT OF PASSAGE (AUS)

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Four-year-old mare (Sunshine Beach - Right Of Passage) making her debut. Shaping up nicely.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
5Jason Ainsworth
  • Flaming Mel (Fr5) 2363
  • Trainer: Jason Ainsworth (Stawell)
  • Driver: Jason Ainsworth
  • Prize Money: $2,240
  • Win / Place: 0% / 75%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: MEL MARA (USA)

Dam: CHAMPAGNE TASTE (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
4: 0-1-2
Distance
1: 0-1-0
Season
4: 0-1-2
1st Up
1: 0-1-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-1
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
4: 0-1-2
Mobile
4: 0-1-2
All-Weather
4: 0-1-2
Best Mile
-
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Queen Lilibet at Charlton over 1609m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 26 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind With In Reason at Boort over 2250m in a MAIDEN on March 2 at $17. Sure to be thereabouts.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 62/3/25Boort2250mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jason Ainsworth2:51.502:02.720.2m $17 4MAIDEN$6,000$600

1. With In Reason

2. Treacherous Jewel

3. Flaming Mel

6th of 1026/2/25Charlton1609mMobileAll WeatherFr1Jason Ainsworth1:57.401:57.420.3m $11 19MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Queen Lilibet

2. Korengal Valley

3. Sir Nippa

3rd of 107/2/25Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherFr3Jason Ainsworth2:38.702:01.616.2m $8.00 12MAIDEN$6,000$600

1. Kalkadoon Dreaming

2. Skyline Angel

3. Flaming Mel

2nd of 926/1/25Wedderburn1750mMobileAll WeatherFr4Jason Ainsworth2:10.902:00.41.6m $23 -MAIDEN$6,000$900

1. Skadi

2. Flaming Mel

3. Lydia Bennett

1st of 312/1/25Maryborough2190m-A Ainsworth2:53.40-1m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Flaming Mel

2. Piedra

3. Zoned In

6K J Sharp
  • Reeko Reactor (Fr6) 36x56777x5
  • Trainer: K J Sharp (Birchip)
  • Driver: Luke Dunne (C)
  • Prize Money: $6,470
  • Win / Place: 0% / 2.94%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: PINK LILY (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
34: 0-0-1
Distance
12: 0-0-1
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
6: 0-0-0
1st Up
7: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-0
3rd Up
4: 0-0-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
33: 0-0-1
Mobile
34: 0-0-1
All-Weather
34: 0-0-1
Best Mile
-
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr4) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton, beaten 19 m by No Emotion (2:37.40) in NR up to 39 on February 26 at $81. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 1026/2/25Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherFr4Neil McCallum2:37.402:00.619.5m $81 100NR up to 39$4,000$120

1. No Emotion

2. Oscar Bravo

3. Muriel

100 Day Spell
7th of 818/11/24Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherFr1Neil McCallum2:37.302:00.526.4m $41 5NR up to 49$4,500$140

1. Our Ultimate Bonny

2. No Emotion

3. Hanover Jack

7th of 1113/11/24Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherFr3Neil McCallum2:37.202:00.426.8m $81 3MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Kyrgios

2. Obsydian

3. Midnight Music

7th of 1010/11/24St Arnaud2150mMobileAll WeatherFr1Luke Dunne2:40.402:00.134.4m $101 27NR up to 45$4,500$140

1. Into The Harkness

2. Foregone Conclusion NZ

3. Hand Writer

6th of 814/10/24Charlton1609mMobileAll WeatherFr1Neil McCallum1:57.801:57.822.9m $81 13NR up to 45$4,500$140

1. Budd Sidewinder

2. Heston Cash

3. Salsboy

5th of 71/10/24Swan Hill1750mMobileAll WeatherFr3Neil McCallum2:09.901:59.414.1m $34 120MAIDEN$6,000$180

1. Charlie Chops

2. Keep Betting

3. La Frank

120 Day Spell
7G R Peters
  • Tryagainfreddy (Sr1) 77x89x9899
  • Trainer: G R Peters (Patchewollock)
  • Driver: Alex Ashwood
  • Prize Money: $1,740
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: TRYAGAINKIM (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
13: 0-0-0
Season
4: 0-0-0
1st Up
4: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
13: 0-0-0
Mobile
13: 0-0-0
All-Weather
13: 0-0-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2100m at Charlton, well beaten by Kalkadoon Dreaming (2:38.70) in MAIDEN on February 7 at $81. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 2190m at Mildura, beaten 55 m by Night Safari (2:41.80) in NR up to 49 on December 11 at $151. Not this time.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 107/2/25Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherSr3Dean Peters2:38.702:01.692.3m $81 58MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Kalkadoon Dreaming

2. Skyline Angel

3. Flaming Mel

58 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 1011/12/24Mildura2190mMobileAll WeatherSr2Dean Peters2:41.801:58.954.8m $151 58NR up to 49$4,500$140

1. Night Safari

2. Robert Crocka

3. Beartastic Writer

58 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 619/11/24Mildura1790m-Dean Peters2:15.20-25m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Deewhy

2. Tryagainfreddy

3. Ozzies Watching

1st of 44/11/24Mildura2190m-Dean Peters2:45.60-0.2m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Tryagainfreddy

2. Des Troy

3. Alienfromarmstrong

8th of 814/10/24Charlton1609mMobileAll WeatherFr3Dean Peters1:57.801:57.859.5m $34 13NR up to 45$4,500$140

1. Budd Sidewinder

2. Heston Cash

3. Salsboy

9th of 91/10/24Swan Hill2240mMobileAll WeatherFr6Dean Peters2:47.502:00.3100.8m $151 95NR up to 49$5,000$140

1. Noble Julia

2. Mynameisruby

3. Marako Shark

95 Day Spell
8M J Bellman
  • Missmalachite (Sr2) x34629x499
  • Trainer: M J Bellman (Ararat)
  • Driver: Daniel Hull
  • Prize Money: $4,042
  • Win / Place: 0% / 13%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: PET ROCK (USA)

Dam: OURSANDYBEACH (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
15: 0-1-1
Distance
9: 0-0-1
Track
1: 0-1-0
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 0-0-1
2nd Up
4: 0-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
Metro
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
13: 0-1-1
Mobile
15: 0-1-1
All-Weather
15: 0-1-1
Best Mile
-
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 25 m by Wazza (2:44.60) in MAIDEN on February 28 at $81. At her previous start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 18 m by Samkerr (2:07.70) in MAIDEN on February 20 at $81. Bold showing expected if at her best.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 1128/2/25Ararat2195mMobileAll WeatherSr2Michael Bellman2:44.602:00.625.3m $81 8MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Wazza

2. American Victory

3. Lively Rascal

9th of 1220/2/25Ballarat1710mMobileAll WeatherFr7Michael Bellman2:07.702:00.218.1m $81 13MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Samkerr NZ

2. American Victory

3. Whiskeydrinkingbill

4th of 107/2/25Charlton2100mMobileAll WeatherFr6Michael Bellman2:38.702:01.616.2m $9.50 679MAIDEN$6,000$300

1. Kalkadoon Dreaming

2. Skyline Angel

3. Flaming Mel

679 Day Spell
3rd of 61/2/25Maryborough2190m-M Bellman2:42.50-20m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Kalkadoon Dreaming

2. Admiralofthefleet

3. Missmalachite

7th of 726/1/24Stawell2180m-M J Bellman2:47.00-9m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Emjaybee

2. Kidd Altro

3. Tactics Are Rollin

9th of 931/3/23Ararat1790mMobileAll WeatherSr1M J Bellman2:12.701:59.384.0m $8.50 19-$7,000$140

1. Keayang Benjamin

2. Starzinhereyes

3. All Saints Beach

9G A K Richardson
  • Rich List (Sr3) 6x50x7750x
  • Trainer: G A K Richardson (Marong)
  • Driver: Glen Richardson
  • Prize Money: $1,842
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WARRAWEE NEEDY (CAN)

Dam: OVER HALL (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
11: 0-0-0
Distance
7: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
4: 0-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
11: 0-0-0
Mobile
11: 0-0-0
All-Weather
11: 0-0-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well beaten after breaking at this track on March 10. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 63/11/24Maryborough2190m-G K Richardson2:58.90-1m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Maxy Bomber

2. Dyganali

3. Bon Viveur

5th of 627/10/24Echuca2160m-G K Richardson2:44.00-0.2m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Sirius Major

2. Courts Bliss

3. Oprah Double You

10th of 1023/5/24Ballarat2200mMobileAll WeatherFr2G K Richardson2:45.602:01.230.2m $51 9NR 43 to 45$4,500$140

1. The Roan Ranger

2. Blue Miki

3. Pete Mitchell

5th of 914/5/24Bendigo1650mMobileAll WeatherFr2G K Richardson2:00.601:57.717.0m $81 9NR up to 46$4,500$140

1. Dallas Charlie

2. Salsboy

3. Feng Shui Star

7th of 105/5/24Shepparton1690mMobileAll WeatherSr2G K Richardson2:03.301:57.536.6m $41 56NR up to 47$4,500$140

1. Caruso Star

2. Nifty Jolt

3. Diamondsnblue

56 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 710/3/24Birchip1750mMobileAll WeatherFr6G K Richardson2:11.702:01.2191.9m $91 137NR up to 47$4,500$140

1. Hand Writer

2. Soar

3. Lester

137 Day Spell
10S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty
  • Melfield Soryt (Sr4) 3557608x
  • Trainer: S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty (Kooreh)
  • Driver: James Herbertson
  • Prize Money: $2,260
  • Win / Place: 0% / 14%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: STAY HUNGRY (USA)

Dam: HEAVENLY SCENT (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
7: 0-0-1
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Season
5: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-1
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
6: 0-0-1
Mobile
7: 0-0-1
All-Weather
7: 0-0-1
Best Mile
-
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 6 m finishing eighth behind Act Fast at Bendigo over 2150m in a 2yo No NR F on September 18 at $81. Very hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
8th of 1218/9/24Bendigo2150mMobileAll WeatherSr5Zac Phillips2:40.802:00.46.8m $81 11No NR$20,000$400

1. Act Fast

2. Yankee Rain

3. Surfe La Mer

10th of 117/9/24Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherSr3Zac Phillips2:42.301:56.631.3m $81 10No NR$20,000$400

1. Tupelo

2. Tenaciously

3. Alifetimeforliving

6th of 1028/8/24Bendigo2150mMobileAll WeatherFr4James Herbertson2:36.901:57.516.0m $81 7No NR$10,000$200

1. Soho Americano

2. Let Her Roll

3. Miss Australiana

7th of 1021/8/24Bendigo1650mMobileAll WeatherFr6James Herbertson2:00.001:57.010.9m $31 14MAIDEN$7,000$140

1. Perfect Stranger NZ

2. Mad Punta

3. Momentum Shift

5th of 87/8/24Bendigo1650mMobileAll WeatherFr1Chris Alford2:01.601:58.66.6m $7.00 13MAIDEN$7,000$210

1. The Last Trip

2. Momentum Shift

3. Divine Tilly

5th of 1025/7/24Ballarat1710mMobileAll WeatherSr3James Herbertson2:06.801:59.36.6m $5.50 7MAIDEN$7,000$210

1. Tenminutes

2. Fire Marshall

3. Thinkfast Runfast

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