Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Resumed last start favourite; won by 2.75 len at Ballarat Synthetic Cl1 June 26 over 1200m defeating Moaksun with 59kg at $2.25. Progressive gelding who can remain unbeaten.
6. 6. Chicago Blues
J: TEO NUGENTT: JASON WARREN
F: 3566x
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm64 February 6 over 1000m, 8 len behind Gwen's Girl with 59.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw October 31 over 1112m defeating Celtics with 58kg at $8. Best form reads well, respecting.
7. 7. Himeno
J: NEIL FARLEYT: PATRICK PAYNE
F: 1x15
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Third-up today. Freshened for 41 days. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track Bm56 May 24 over 1000m defeating Redwinelover carrying 61kg at $2.40. Last start 5th of 7 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm64 on June 6 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Norheim carrying 60kg at $8. Has upside and should be right there.
2. 2. Hollywoodboulevard
J: BRAD RAWILLERT: PATRICK PAYNE
F: 11x65
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at Sale 0 - 66 on June 10 over 1000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Mad About Magnus carrying 60kg at $8. Last start 5th of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on July 5 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Monix carrying 60kg at $10. Not far away last time. Perfect record here and should be ready to fire.
8. 8. Wicked Storm
J: DEAN YENDALLT: PATRICK PAYNE
F: 14x55
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Set Me Loose carrying 59.5kg at $13. Second-up 5th of 12 at Bendigo F&M Bm62 on July 5 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Iced Poppy with 61kg at $11. Can improve again and sets up well.
9. 9. Shes Ternacious
J: DAMIEN THORNTONT: SARAH RUTTEN
F: x14x5
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Murray Bridge F&M Bm64 on July 4 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Restless Wind carrying 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on February 4 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Scandalize with 59kg at $5.50. Fitter and hard to hold out.
4. 4. Vilnius
J: STEPHEN VELLAT: KYLIE VELLA
F: x196x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
245
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Geelong Bm66 November 14 over 1307m, 3 len behind Regal Tycoon with 60kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck this track Bm56 October 7 over 1200m defeating Chilli Reaper carrying 63kg at $9. Others make more appeal.
3. 3. Milbrae
J: WILL GORDONT: BEN
F: 1x8x0
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second-up today. Last outing ran second last of 11 at Sale Bm62 on June 28 over 1205m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Beechworth with 60kg at $31. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on February 19 2025 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dollar Chaser carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Prefer to see again.
5. 5. Shalailed
J: ROCHELLE MILNEST: CON KELLY
F: 48770
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start ran last of 14 at Swan Hill Bm66 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Join The Que carrying 60kg at $61. Before that 7th of 11 at Swan Hill Gold Topaz on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Cripps with 54kg at $151. Prepared to risk.
10. 10. Poetic Storm
J: ALANA KELLYT: CON KELLY
F: 244x0
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at Bendigo F&M Bm62 on July 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Iced Poppy with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Bm56 on October 14 over 1200m, head behind Sistine Tunnel carrying 61kg at $10. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.