Ladbrokes Geelong Race 2

Pfd Food Services Mdn Plate

Prize Money: $27,000

COUNTRY BLUES (2) is a former Sydney two start maiden who resumes after over two years off. First run for this yard and returns a gelding. Has been jumping out well and has ability. Can kick off with a big run. ESQUEL (9) ran well to place on debut then started very short and was safely held so was tipped out again. Trialling well and can go close fresh. JENNI BASSETT (10) is a first-starter by sire Wootton Bassett from the stakes-winner Jennifer Lynn. Fitter for two trials. Expected to measure up. NAITANUI (5) is a well-related galloper having his first start. A number of stakes winners in the family including Group 1 winner Campionessa. Won the latest jump-out and can hit the ground running. DON'T SAY NO MIKKI (3) also won the latest jump-out leading up to debut. Trained here and can run a big race fresh.

Distance: 1125m
Class: MDN
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: Turf

Rail Position: Out 6m Entire Circuit.

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Back Of The Boat (5) 9x205807x
Trainer: Jessica Pateman (Geelong)
Jockey: Will Gordon (Last 50: 6-8-6)
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $8,565
Win / Place: 0% / 14%

4 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: ASTERN (AUS)

Dam: MERGE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Commands

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 0-1-0

Season

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

7: 0-1-0

Turf

7: 0-1-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Soft

3: 0-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

7: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 6-8-6

Trainer

N/A

Distance

W 9.66% P 33%

Track

W 3.05% P 22%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1469m

Gear Changes

Hanoverian Nose Band OFF, Norton Bit ON [Blinkers]

Comments

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw November 18 over 1469m, 7 len behind Mekanic with 69.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second of 11 at Casterton Mdn-Hwgt July 28 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Hoodys Horse with 69.5kg at $5.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 5	16/4/25	Geelong	1000m	Trial	-		-	-	1:02.39	57.7 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Statesmanship 2. Odyssey Arrow 3. Mickidabeel
4th of 5	2/4/25	Geelong	600m	Trial	-		-	-	0:38.62	55.9 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Fortyfour Magnum 2. First Chorus 3. Velentino
7th of 9	18/11/24	Kyneton	1469m	MDN	5	Fergus Gregory	69.5kg	Good 4	1:30.20	58.6 km/h	0:37.78	7.8L	2-2	$21	18	$27,000	$675	1. Mekanic 2. She Mogul 3. American Russ
10th of 14	31/10/24	Warrnambool	1700m	MDN	6	Tom Madden	59.5kg	Good 4	1:43.71	59.0 km/h	0:36.9	14.0L	1-2	$81	27	$37,500	$750	1. El James 2. Morthan Efficient 3. Jenni The Tank
8th of 11	4/10/24	Warrnambool	2000m	MDN 3U	7	Steven Pateman	69.5kg	Soft 5	2:06.57	56.9 km/h	0:36.07	9.4L	5-4	$14	22	$27,000	$675	1. Eyes To Me 2. Crafty Boss 3. O'Caldino
5th of 8	12/9/24	Warrnambool	1700m	MDN 3U	5	Tatum Bull	57.5kg	Heavy 8	1:47.59	56.9 km/h	0:38.78	10.0L	7-6	$21	28	$37,500	$1,125	1. Pendle Hill 2. O'Caldino 3. Chipilly

Country Blues (1) 50x
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes (Pakenham 3)
Jockey: Celine Gaudray (Last 50: 8-9-4)
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $1,975
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

Gelded

Recent Trial Winner

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: SEBRING (AUS)

Dam: MYSTERIOUS LIGHT (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Fantastic Light

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 8-9-4

Trainer

W 22% P 48%

Distance

W 12% P 31%

Track

W 5.56% P 28%

Trainer/Track

W 44% P 77%

Trainer/Distance

W 15% P 38%

Gear Changes

Blinkers OFF, Gelded, Lugging Bit ON, Tongue Tie ON, Winkers ON

Comments

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a two-and-a-half years break. Not seen since he finished blinkers first time; ran last of 12 at Randwick 3yo Mdn December 26 2022 over 1400m, 25 len behind Pink Baroque with 58kg at $9. On debut fifth of 9 at Canterbury 3yo Mdn December 9 2022 over 1250m, 1.5 len behind Glint Of Silver with 58.5kg at $8. Can make an immediate impact.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	28/4/25	Moe	1000m	Trial	-	Dakotah Keane	-	-	1:04.62	55.7 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Country Blues 2. Shez Steamin' 3. Lim's Kosciuszko
8th of 8	15/4/25	Pakenham	800m	Trial	-	Celine Gaudray	-	-	0:49.04	58.7 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Box Office 2. Jewel Bay 3. Angel Of The Sea
12th of 12	26/12/22	Randwick	1400m	MDN 3	8	Regan Bayliss	58kg	Good 4	1:22.59	61.0 km/h	0:35.66	25.2L	5-4	$9.00	17	$60,000	-	1. Pink Baroque 2. Asva 3. Beauty Crusade
5th of 9	9/12/22	Canterbury	1250m	MDN 3	6	Regan Bayliss	58.5kg	Good 4	1:13.12	61.5 km/h	0:35.47	1.6L	1-1	$8.00	-	$55,000	$1,975	1. Glint Of Silver 2. Filial Dragon 3. Deep Fury

Don't Say No Mikki (7)
Trainer: Vincent Malady (Geelong)
Jockey: John Allen (Last 50: 3-12-5)
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MIKKI ISLE (JPN)

Dam: PYROGRAPHY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Danzero

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 3-12-5

Trainer

W 16% P 31%

Distance

W 15% P 42%

Track

W 15% P 41%

Trainer/Track

W 12% P 43%

Trainer/Distance

W 16% P 27%

Comments

Gelding by Mikki Isle on debut. Won a jump-out at Terang on April 24. Makes debut at home and should run well despite an awkward gate.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	24/4/25	Terang	1000m	Trial	-	Jordyn Weatherley	-	-	0:59.30	60.7 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Don't Say No Mikki 2. Kingsford 3. Trustfall
2nd of 6	11/4/25	Kyneton	800m	Trial	-	Mitchell Aitken	-	-	0:49.47	58.2 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. 0-Key To Victory 2. Panda Alert 3. Don't Say No Mikki

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 6

24/4/25

Terang

1000m

Trial

Jordyn Weatherley

0:59.30

60.7 km/h

1. Don't Say No Mikki

2. Kingsford

3. Trustfall

2nd of 6

11/4/25

Kyneton

800m

Trial

Mitchell Aitken

0:49.47

58.2 km/h

1. 0-Key To Victory

2. Panda Alert

3. Don't Say No Mikki

Gunado (6) 365x
Trainer: William Morrissey (Ballarat)
Jockey: Declan Bates (Last 50: 3-6-8)
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $6,000
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

4 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: TRUST IN A GUST (AUS)

Dam: DOWNALATTE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Churchill Downs

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-1

Season

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 0-0-1

Turf

3: 0-0-1

Good

3: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 3-6-8

Trainer

W 5.56% P 22%

Distance

W 7.93% P 30%

Track

W 7.88% P 27%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

[Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)]

Comments

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw November 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Lunar Module with 59.5kg at $8.50. On debut third of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw October 17 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Damehood carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Expected to be running on hard.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	22/4/25	Warracknabeal	1000m	Trial	-	John Allen	-	Good	1:02.25	57.8 km/h	-	2.91L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Takamori 2. True Test 3. Think Baby
3rd of 7	8/4/25	Donald	850m	Trial	-	John Allen	-	-	0:52.45	58.3 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Gamadale Chantelle 2. Magnus/ Bel Franc/2021 3. Gunado
5th of 7	14/11/24	Ballarat	1000m	MDN	7	Declan Bates	59.5kg	Good 4	0:58.43	61.6 km/h	0:33.68	7.3L	7-6	$8.50	14	$37,500	$1,125	1. Lunar Module 2. Egerton 3. Simply Luscious
6th of 13	31/10/24	Warrnambool	1200m	MDN 3,45	6	John Allen	59.5kg	Good 4	1:09.84	61.9 km/h	0:35.88	2.7L	6-6	$9.50	14	$75,000	$1,500	1. Cora Lynn 2. Jakivy 3. Colour Our World
3rd of 10	17/10/24	Ballarat	1000m	MDN	4	John Allen	59.5kg	Good 4	1:00.12	59.9 km/h	0:34.66	2.5L	7-7	$7.50	-	$37,500	$3,375	1. Damehood 2. Tophet 3. Gunado

Naitanui (3)
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes (Flemington)
Jockey: Koby Jennings (Last 50: 9-3-8)
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Black Gelding

Sire: PER INCANTO (USA)

Dam: BELLA CAROLINA (NZ)

Dam's Sire: O'reilly

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 9-3-8

Trainer

W 19% P 34%

Distance

W 13% P 37%

Track

W 7.14% P 14%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

W 27% P 63%

Gear Changes

Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) ON, Lugging Bit ON

Comments

Gelding by Per Incanto facing the starter for the first time. Won a Flemington jump-out on April 24. Showing promise and worth watching for a market move.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 4	24/4/25	Flemington	800m	Trial	-	Celine Gaudray	-	-	0:49.02	58.8 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Naitanui 2. Vain Champagne 3. Ekanite
5th of 6	17/4/25	Werribee	800m	Trial	-	Daniel Stackhouse	-	-	0:48.09	59.9 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Pray Day 2. Dynasty Reward 3. Toyz In Zouland

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 4

24/4/25

Flemington

800m

Trial

Celine Gaudray

0:49.02

58.8 km/h

1. Naitanui

2. Vain Champagne

3. Ekanite

5th of 6

17/4/25

Werribee

800m

Trial

Daniel Stackhouse

0:48.09

59.9 km/h

1. Pray Day

2. Dynasty Reward

3. Toyz In Zouland

Outfoxthefox (2)
Trainer: Simone Ferchie (Leopold)
Jockey: Jason Webb (Last 50: 1-0-2)
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VA PENSIERO (AUS)

Dam: FOX CREEK (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Zizou

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 1-0-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 3.15% P 17%

Track

W 4.62% P 10%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Gear Changes

Stallion Chain ON

Comments

Gelding by Va Pensiero facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Geelong on April 16. Happy to watch unless there is a significant move.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	16/4/25	Geelong	1000m	Trial	-		-	-	1:02.39	57.7 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Killimicat 2. Break Out Lucille 3. Outfoxthefox
4th of 5	2/4/25	Geelong	1000m	Trial	-		-	-	1:01.12	58.9 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Sedna 2. Oh La Belle 3. Tomboulder
2nd of 4	11/3/25	Geelong	1000m	Trial	-		-	-	1:03.44	56.7 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Charisamour 2. Outfoxthefox 3. Magnus/ Lady Soma/2020
6th of 8	3/3/25	Colac	800m	Trial	-	Jason Webb	-	-	0:46.40	62.1 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. 0-Starspangledbanner/ Lunulae/2021 2. Dimora Queen 3. Moby Dick

Esquel (8) 26x
Trainer: Tom Dabernig (Warrnambool)
Jockey: Linda Meech (Last 50: 7-7-6)
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $4,260
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: PUISSANCE DE LUNE (IRE)

Dam: FIVE ROCKS (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-1-0

Turf

2: 0-1-0

Good

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 7-7-6

Trainer

W 20% P 37%

Distance

W 16% P 38%

Track

W 11% P 34%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 33%

Trainer/Distance

W 6.67% P 46%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Emerald Reward carrying 53kg at $1.30. On debut second of 9 at St Arnaud Mdn-Sw October 26 over 1100m, a nose behind The Crusader with 53kg at $3.30. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	24/4/25	Terang	1000m	Trial	-	Harry Grace	-	-	0:58.80	61.2 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. 0-Gen Zed 2. Esquel 3. Dashing Duchess
1st of 9	8/4/25	Donald	850m	Trial	-	Linda Meech	-	-	0:50.50	60.6 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Esquel 2. Reproduced 3. Alpine Honey
6th of 12	15/11/24	Mount Gambier	1200m	MDN 3U	3	Jordyn Weatherley	53kg	Good 4	1:10.67	61.1 km/h	0	5.9L	1-1	$1.29f	20	$23,000	$860	1. Emerald Reward 2. Look At Mego 3. So Beautiful Story
2nd of 9	26/10/24	St Arnaud	1100m	MDN 3U	2	Jordyn Weatherley	53kg	Good 4	1:04.28	61.6 km/h	0:34.1	0.1L	1-1	$3.25	-	$20,000	$3,400	1. The Crusader 2. Esquel 3. Silky Smooth

Jenni Bassett (4)
Trainer: Ciaron Maher (Cranbourne)
Jockey: Craig Newitt (Last 50: 4-6-2)
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Black Filly

Sire: WOOTTON BASSETT (GB)

Dam: JENNIFER LYNN (AUS)

Dam's Sire: High Chaparral

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 4-6-2

Trainer

W 16% P 22%

Distance

W 14% P 37%

Track

W 11% P 33%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Comments

Dual acceptor. Filly by Wootton Bassett facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on April 21 at Cranbourne when finished fourth. Strong chance to break through. Meets a moderate line-up and expected to measure up.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	21/4/25	Cranbourne	800m	Trial	-	Craig Newitt	-	-	0:49.20	58.5 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Heiwana Tamashi 2. Zoutanium 3. Highstrung
4th of 7	7/4/25	Cranbourne	800m	Trial	-	Zoe Waller	-	-	0:46.80	61.5 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Victory Tune 2. Rosangela 3. Kaleo

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

4th of 9

21/4/25

Cranbourne

800m

Trial

Craig Newitt

0:49.20

58.5 km/h

1. Heiwana Tamashi

2. Zoutanium

3. Highstrung

4th of 7

7/4/25

Cranbourne

800m

Trial

Zoe Waller

0:46.80

61.5 km/h

1. Victory Tune

2. Rosangela

3. Kaleo

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