Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm64 on December 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Wichitall with 56kg at $4.80. The race before that second last in a small field at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on November 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Delicious Tycoon carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Rates highly on best figures and hasn't been far away so don't underestimate.
8. 8. Oh So Thrilling
J: ALANA KELLYT: PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
F: 3x231
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Useful mare. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Great Western Mdn-Sw January 25 over 1600m defeating Chesapeake Babe carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1429m, 1.4 len behind Sunday Georgie with 57.5kg at $2.90. Honest type drawn the inside and looks set for another top three finish.
3. 3. Tennessee Knight
J: JARROD FRYT: MADDIE RAYMOND
F: 78458
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on January 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sepals with 59kg at $26. Before that 5th of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on January 4 over 1700m, 7 len behind Maisy carrying 59.5kg at $11. Prefer to see him back in form.
7. 7. Whistle Down
J: JOHN ALLENT: SYMON WILDE
F: 9x21x
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
289
Verdict
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign post a big 5 len win. Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn Plte May 1 over 1700m slow track defeating That'swhatshesaid carrying 57.5kg at $7. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw April 14 over 1406m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Imminent Storm with 57.5kg at $7.50. Easy maiden winner before a spell and could return with a top three finish.
6. The Daily Planet
4. 4. Bellarchi
J: LIAM RIORDANT: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 53410
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Useful gelding. Last start ran last of 10 at Moe Bm64 on January 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Red On Red carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Kilmore Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1600m defeating Bo Cougar carrying 58kg at $2.30. This easier and could sneak into the finish at odds.
10. 10. Aria Electra
J: TIANNI CHAPMANT: PETER GELAGOTIS
F: 987x2
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Bm58 on January 24 over 1454m, 1.3 len behind Flashbang with 56.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Carnival Row carrying 58.5kg at $26. Fitter and with two wins second-up is among the leading chances.
13. 13. Raymonds Reward
J: PATRICK MOLONEYT: MATTHEW WILLIAMS
F: 67x40
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Stawell Bm58 on January 3 over 1302m, 2.75 len behind Captain Joolian carrying 60kg at $8. Last start led to the turn then faded ran last of 11 at Horsham Bm58 on January 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Divine Turf carrying 59.5kg at $9. Drawn better and can give a sight at odds.
5. 5. Nizhoni
J: JAKE DUFFYT: DAVID DREVER
F: 52261
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Useful type. Most recently came from midfield and won by a neck at Camperdown Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1400m defeating King Czar with 57.5kg at $3.10. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Miss Magoo with 57.5kg at $11. Off the mark last time and open to further improvement.
9. 9. Seacryption
J: WILL GORDONT: MITCHELL FREEDMAN
F: 30164
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Useful mare. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Werribee Bm58 on January 31 over 1600m, long-neck behind Saint Lazare with 59kg at $18. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Kilmore Bm58 on January 14 over 1450m, 4 len behind Saville Street carrying 59kg at $12. Ran on well latest to just miss and looks tough to beat.
2. 2. Makewhole
J: TOM MADDENT: PETER LAFFERTY
F: 0x215
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at this track Bm58 on January 1 over 2150m, 4 len behind Star Testymony with 62kg at $4.20. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw December 22 over 2050m defeating Inherently with 59kg at $2.60. Not far away latest but back in trip and others preferred.
1. 1. Miletus
J: NEIL FARLEYT: JAMIE EDWARDS
F: 551x8
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 8 at Seymour 0 - 64 on December 29 over 1600m, 22 len behind Revelare with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kyneton Bm64 on November 8 2023 over 1856m, 5.5 len behind New York Hurricane with 59kg at $9. Trial winner since fresh-up run but might need a shade further.
12. 12. King Of Hearts
J: LUKE WILLIAMST: JOHN BROOKS
F: 674x5
Price History:
81.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at Hanging Rock Bm58 on January 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Elle McFearsome carrying 59kg at $11. Previously second-up won by a nose at Goulburn Cl2 August 25 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Lease with 57.5kg at $9. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
15. 15. Stay In Your Lane
J: MELISSA JULIUST: RACHEAL MONAGHAN
F: 7545x
Price History:
67.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
195
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Hamilton 0 - 58 August 3 over 2200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Maunarente with 58kg at $6.50. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Casterton Bm64 May 19 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Calico Jack with 56.5kg at $101. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.