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Prize Money: $4,000

ITTAKESLUV (9) was in the money at Ararat two runs ago before finishing 11th at her latest appearance over 1785m at Stawell, beaten 12 metres. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. DOCTOR GO JOH (8) was unplaced two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished 18 metres away in tenth over 1790m at Mildura. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Big chance if he behaves in this similar assignment. SMOKIN STREPO (1) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1780m at Mt Gambier six days ago. ALOOK TO LIKE (2) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fourth at Ballarat over 1710m. Include in combinations.

Distance: 1660m
Class: NR up to 37
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Smokin Strepo (Fr1) 7156448774
Trainer: K S Von Duve (Glencoe)
Driver: Lochie Cook
Prize Money: $19,629
Win / Place: 3.80% / 15%

Driver Flying

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: RESTREPO (AUS)

Dam: GOODTIME GYPSY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 3-4-5

Distance

11: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

5: 0-0-0

Season

20: 1-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-0-0

Metro

18: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

61: 2-3-5

Mobile

79: 3-4-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

79: 3-4-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

36: 1-3-4

Driver Last 50

50: 11-8-2

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 3rd-5.2 beaten 7 m by Dancin With Elvis (2:12.60) in NR up to 39 on April 7 at $2.30. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 1680m at Terang, beaten 14 m by Huxham Chubb (2:05.80) in NR up to 45 on March 27 at $19. Capable of a lot more.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	7/4/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Mark Phillips	2:12.60	1:59.9	7.8m	$2.30f	11	NR up to 39	$3,500	$96	1. Dancin With Elvis 2. El Awoman 3. Hilldale Sunrise
7th of 8	27/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lochie Cook	2:05.80	2:00.5	14.9m	$19	4	NR up to 45	$4,000	$120	1. Huxham Chubb 2. Wow You Can Dance 3. Im The Wild One
7th of 7	23/3/26	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Danielle Hill	2:16.60	2:02.1	10.0m	$7.50	2	NR up to 39	$3,500	$44	1. Well Well 2. Letsgetrowdy 3. Alimonie
8th of 8	21/3/26	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Gaita Pullicino	2:14.70	2:00.4	13.6m	$21	7	NR up to 43	$8,000	$112	1. Childers Road 2. Classact 3. Hugh Go, Abhishek NZ
4th of 9	14/3/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Lochie Cook	2:10.80	1:58.3	24.0m	$8.50	8	NR up to 40	$5,000	$144	1. Wow You Can Dance 2. Sea Hunter 3. Hilldale Sunrise
4th of 6	6/3/26	Mount Gambier	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Lochie Cook	2:45.10	2:01.4	10.0m	$41	4	NR up to 44	$5,000	$144	1. Go Jack Crocker 2. Famous Label 3. Stylistik

Alook To Like (Fr2) 5502775444
Trainer: Jim Barker (Hamilton)
Driver: Rod Barker
Prize Money: $33,448
Win / Place: 2.78% / 19%

9 yo Bay Horse

Sire: FOUR STARZZZ SHARK (CAN)

Dam: CHERIE MCTAGO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

108: 3-8-10

Distance

22: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Track

9: 0-0-2

Season

22: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

103: 2-8-10

Mobile

108: 3-8-10

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

108: 3-8-10

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.49

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

52: 0-0-5

Driver Last 50

50: 1-4-5

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-1.78 beaten 7 m by Sir Candy Cloud (2:04.60) in NR up to 37 on April 9 at $4.60. At his previous start 4th (Fr4) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 4th-10.6 beaten 14 m by Loan Sailor (2:11.30) in NR up to 40 on April 3 at $31. Leading contender.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	9/4/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackie Barker	2:04.60	1:57.3	7.1m	$4.60	6	NR up to 37	$4,000	$225	1. Sir Candy Cloud 2. Midnite Desire 3. Treacheroustimes
4th of 8	3/4/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Rod Barker	2:11.30	1:58.4	14.9m	$31	11	NR up to 40	$4,000	$225	1. Loan Sailor 2. Zwick 3. Stellar Queen
4th of 9	23/3/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackie Barker	2:12.40	1:59.1	19.1m	$3.00	9	NR up to 38	$4,000	$225	1. Sea Hunter 2. Ittakesluv 3. Watch It Happen
5th of 9	14/3/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Rod Barker	2:10.80	1:58.3	25.0m	$61	12	NR up to 40	$5,000	$99	1. Wow You Can Dance 2. Sea Hunter 3. Hilldale Sunrise
7th of 10	2/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Rod Barker	2:04.10	1:58.9	7.0m	$151	3	NR up to 42	$6,000	$140	1. Watch It Happen 2. Easy Rolling 3. Quick Decision
7th of 11	27/2/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Rod Barker	2:12.00	1:58.7	17.0m	$151	18	NR up to 40	$4,000	$120	1. Neds Beach NZ 2. Midnite Desire 3. Bettorpatchmeup

Crime Boss (Fr3) 0895067786
Trainer: C J W Walsh (Hamilton)
Driver: Paddy Meade
Prize Money: $77,584
Win / Place: 6.18% / 24%

12 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: MISTER BIG (USA)

Dam: OUT OF SIGHT (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

178: 11-16-17

Distance

17: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Track

9: 0-0-0

Season

20: 0-0-0

1st Up

8: 0-0-0

2nd Up

7: 1-0-2

3rd Up

7: 0-2-0

Metro

11: 1-0-2

Non-Metro

167: 10-16-15

Mobile

178: 11-16-17

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

178: 11-16-17

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 1-0-4

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr1) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, beaten 24 m by Dancin With Elvis (2:12.60) in NR up to 39 on April 7 at $61. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1755m at Echuca beaten 35 m by Dot Ball (2:11.10) in NR up to 36 on March 10 at $81. Others make more appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	7/4/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Paddy Meade	2:12.60	1:59.9	24.7m	$61	28	NR up to 39	$3,500	$48	1. Dancin With Elvis 2. El Awoman 3. Hilldale Sunrise
8th of 9	10/3/26	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Walsh	2:11.10	2:00.2	33.0m	$81	4	NR up to 36	$5,000	$140	1. Dot Ball 2. Mynameisruby 3. Very Tempting
7th of 7	6/3/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Rory Coverdale	2:11.80	1:59.1	20.9m	$81	11	NR up to 39	$3,500	$48	1. Ittakesluv 2. Hilldale Sunrise 3. Doctor Go Joh
7th of 7	23/2/26	Hamilton	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Walsh	1:56.30	1:52.7	75.6m	$51	6	NR up to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Ooh Ah Listah 2. Bizzie Lizzie 3. Starzinhereyes
6th of 7	17/2/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Rory Coverdale	2:11.80	1:59.2	35.5m	$151	8	NR up to 39	$3,500	$48	1. Smokin Strepo 2. Doctor Go Joh 3. Stockman Peter
10th of 10	9/2/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Walsh	2:10.80	1:57.9	95.7m	$81	6	NR up to 37	$5,000	$140	1. Quick Decision 2. Alook To Like 3. Missmalachite

Dancin With Elvis (Fr4) 58069679x1
Trainer: C J W Walsh (Hamilton)
Driver: Rory Coverdale (C)
Prize Money: $106,834
Win / Place: 9.78% / 27%

13 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: ROCKNROLL HANOVER (USA)

Dam: BEST OF WINE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

184: 18-7-26

Distance

37: 7-3-5

Trk/Dst

10: 1-1-3

Track

26: 1-1-5

Season

9: 1-0-0

1st Up

12: 3-0-0

2nd Up

11: 0-0-3

3rd Up

11: 2-1-3

Metro

27: 4-2-4

Non-Metro

157: 14-5-22

Mobile

184: 18-7-26

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

184: 18-7-26

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.37

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 2-2-7

Comments

Comes here in the right form. Won by 2 m (Sr1) at Mt Gambier (2:12.60) beating El Awoman in NR up to 39 on April 7 at $71 at the bell was 5th-11.6. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at Charlton beaten 24 m by Fair Chance (1:59.20) in NR up to 45 on September 29 at $126. Strong winning chance again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	7/4/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Walsh	2:12.60	1:59.9	1.9m	$71	190	NR up to 39	$3,500	$1,932	1. Dancin With Elvis 2. El Awoman 3. Hilldale Sunrise
190 Day Spell
9th of 11	29/9/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Hannah Parish	1:59.20	1:59.2	24.4m	$126	7	NR up to 45	$6,000	$140	1. Fair Chance 2. Sir Nippa 3. Johnny Redcoat
7th of 12	22/9/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Michael Bellman	2:02.50	1:56.6	20.3m	$34	5	NR up to 45	$4,000	$120	1. Sir Nippa 2. Alcatraz Girl 3. Fair Chance
6th of 9	17/9/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	O M Jardine	2:01.50	1:58.5	18.9m	$81	9	NR up to 45	$6,000	$140	1. Big Rig Saint 2. Treacheroustimes 3. Highview Hammer
9th of 12	8/9/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Walsh	2:43.80	2:00.4	29.5m	$126	7	NR up to 42	$4,000	$120	1. Favouritehighlight 2. Nothing Sweeter 3. Nivekalon Eagle
6th of 9	1/9/25	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Hannah Parish	2:03.90	1:58.7	16.4m	$12	7	NR up to 47	$4,000	$120	1. Nothing Sweeter 2. Ittakesluv 3. River Patrol NZ

El Awoman (Fr5) 5020463872
Trainer: Jim Barker (Hamilton)
Driver: Hannah Lewis (C)
Prize Money: $27,235
Win / Place: 1.89% / 30%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: MISS HOLMES (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

106: 2-17-13

Distance

15: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

4: 0-1-0

Season

14: 0-2-1

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-1

Metro

47: 2-10-4

Non-Metro

59: 0-7-9

Mobile

106: 2-17-13

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

106: 2-17-13

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 5-4-10

Comments

Showed a glimmer of form last start was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 4th-7.2 beaten 2 m by Dancin With Elvis (2:12.60) in NR up to 39 on April 7 at $81. But The run before was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Smokin Strepo at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a NR up to 39 on February 17 at $151. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	7/4/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Rod Barker	2:12.60	1:59.9	1.9m	$81	49	NR up to 39	$3,500	$442	1. Dancin With Elvis 2. El Awoman 3. Hilldale Sunrise
49 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	17/2/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Rod Barker	2:11.80	1:59.2	37.5m	$151	8	NR up to 39	$3,500	$48	1. Smokin Strepo 2. Doctor Go Joh 3. Stockman Peter
8th of 10	9/2/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Rod Barker	2:10.80	1:57.9	34.4m	$61	7	NR up to 37	$5,000	$140	1. Quick Decision 2. Alook To Like 3. Missmalachite
3rd of 10	2/2/26	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jackie Barker	1:59.20	1:59.2	3.1m	$18	57	NR up to 35	$4,000	$415	1. Fake Cullection 2. Salsboy 3. El Awoman
57 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	7/12/25	Horsham	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Rod Barker	2:45.50	2:01.1	22.3m	$31	6	NR up to 39	$4,000	$120	1. Chalkncheddar 2. Insider Trading 3. The Mountain
4th of 12	1/12/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Rod Barker	2:44.60	2:01.0	9.8m	$151	28	NR up to 37	$4,000	$225	1. Joeys Hangover 2. Pickle It 3. Skadi

Watch It Happen (Fr6) 9095717736
Trainer: C J W Walsh (Hamilton)
Driver: Chris Walsh
Prize Money: $64,878
Win / Place: 8.89% / 27%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: MAYHAPPEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

90: 8-7-10

Distance

23: 3-3-3

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

36: 1-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

37: 5-3-4

Non-Metro

53: 3-4-6

Mobile

90: 8-7-10

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

90: 8-7-10

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

25: 0-1-1

Driver Last 50

50: 3-3-1

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1785m at Stawell was 7th-15.4 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Loan Sailor (2:11.30) in NR up to 40 on April 3 at $8. At the start before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1790m at Ararat was 5th-7.7 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sea Hunter (2:12.40) in NR up to 38 on March 23 at $19. Will be about the money.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	3/4/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Walsh	2:11.30	1:58.4	19.9m	$8.00	11	NR up to 40	$4,000	$120	1. Loan Sailor 2. Zwick 3. Stellar Queen
3rd of 9	23/3/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Walsh	2:12.40	1:59.1	13.0m	$19	7	NR up to 38	$4,000	$415	1. Sea Hunter 2. Ittakesluv 3. Watch It Happen
7th of 9	16/3/26	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Walsh	2:39.40	1:57.1	43.1m	$126	6	NR up to 50	$6,000	$140	1. Shaq 2. Optimal 3. Impeached
7th of 9	10/3/26	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Walsh	2:10.10	1:59.3	14.8m	$26	8	NR 37 to 42	$5,000	$140	1. The Ladybird NZ 2. Alcatraz Girl 3. Bettorsweetvictory
1st of 10	2/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Michael Bellman	2:04.10	1:58.9	0.2m	$11	7	NR up to 42	$6,000	$3,320	1. Watch It Happen 2. Easy Rolling 3. Quick Decision
7th of 8	23/2/26	Hamilton	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Walsh	2:38.60	1:58.2	10.6m	$61	6	NR up to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Roblen Ranger 2. Mister Americano 3. Ocean Avenue

Livermere (Fr7) 6636955605
Trainer: Peter Matthews (Woolsthorpe)
Driver: Kerryn Manning
Prize Money: $22,464
Win / Place: 5.88% / 20%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: RESTREPO (AUS)

Dam: LA PERLA LOMBO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 4-2-8

Distance

18: 0-0-3

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-1

Track

6: 0-0-1

Season

30: 2-0-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

9: 2-0-2

Non-Metro

59: 2-2-6

Mobile

68: 4-2-8

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

68: 4-2-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.97

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

18: 4-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 8-7-4

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1780m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier was leading by 1.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Dancin With Elvis (2:12.60) in NR up to 39 on April 7 at $2.40. At her previous start surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early speed at Terang beaten 24 m by Admiralofthefleet (2:02.50) in NR up to 47 on March 27 at $81. Better than that and deserves another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	7/4/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	B M Howard	2:12.60	1:59.9	9.3m	$2.40	11	NR up to 39	$3,500	$66	1. Dancin With Elvis 2. El Awoman 3. Hilldale Sunrise
10th of 10	27/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kerryn Manning	2:02.50	1:57.4	24.1m	$81	8	NR up to 47	$7,000	$140	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Shazza Love 3. Bona Khan
6th of 12	19/3/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kerryn Manning	2:04.90	1:57.5	13.4m	$21	6	NR up to 47	$4,000	$120	1. Shazza Love 2. Are Weasley 3. Normandy Nugget
5th of 10	13/3/26	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	H Lewis	1:57.70	1:57.7	13.0m	$34	7	NR up to 47	$4,000	$120	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Janiebquick 3. Quick Decision
5th of 7	6/3/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	B M Howard	2:11.80	1:59.1	18.2m	$8.50	7	NR up to 39	$3,500	$66	1. Ittakesluv 2. Hilldale Sunrise 3. Doctor Go Joh
9th of 11	27/2/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kerryn Manning	2:12.00	1:58.7	19.1m	$5.00	4	NR up to 40	$4,000	$120	1. Neds Beach NZ 2. Midnite Desire 3. Bettorpatchmeup

Doctor Go Joh (Sr1) 8303829350
Trainer: Jim Barker (Hamilton)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $25,505
Win / Place: 9.80% / 39%

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ELLE M AYE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 5-12-3

Distance

17: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-0

Track

7: 0-0-0

Season

19: 1-6-3

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

49: 4-12-3

Mobile

51: 5-12-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

51: 5-12-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

40: 5-12-2

Driver Last 50

50: 7-6-5

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 10th (Sr3) over 1790m at Mildura, at the bell was 6th-8.6 beaten 18 m by Rocking Wroxton (2:14.80) in NR up to 39 on April 7 at $2.80. The start before 5th (Fr3) over 1680m after showing early pace at Terang beaten 8 m by Huxham Chubb (2:05.80) in NR up to 45 on March 27 at $3.80. No surprise if he turned things around.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 10	7/4/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jackie Barker	2:14.80	2:01.2	18.7m	$2.80f	11	NR up to 39	$4,000	$120	1. Rocking Wroxton 2. The Tooth Fairy 3. Sunshine Warrior
5th of 8	27/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jackie Barker	2:05.80	2:00.5	8.3m	$3.80	21	NR up to 45	$4,000	$120	1. Huxham Chubb 2. Wow You Can Dance 3. Im The Wild One
3rd of 7	6/3/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Jackie Barker	2:11.80	1:59.1	7.1m	$1.85f	4	NR up to 39	$3,500	$276	1. Ittakesluv 2. Hilldale Sunrise 3. Doctor Go Joh
9th of 10	2/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jackie Barker	2:04.10	1:58.9	11.6m	$5.00	13	NR up to 42	$6,000	$140	1. Watch It Happen 2. Easy Rolling 3. Quick Decision
2nd of 7	17/2/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jackie Barker	2:11.80	1:59.2	5.1m	$3.10	14	NR up to 39	$3,500	$442	1. Smokin Strepo 2. Doctor Go Joh 3. Stockman Peter
8th of 9	3/2/26	Mount Gambier	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Rod Barker	2:42.60	1:59.5	52.1m	$51	14	NR up to 42	$5,000	$72	1. Roblen Ranger 2. Case Forty Eight 3. Famous Label

Ittakesluv (Sr2) 1345861820
Trainer: Julie Brimacombe (Elliminyt)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $47,788
Win / Place: 10% / 28%

7 yo Brown/Black Mare

Sire: TINTIN IN AMERICA (NZ)

Dam: HULA GOLD (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

87: 9-12-4

Distance

27: 3-5-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-1

Season

21: 3-4-1

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 2-0-1

Metro

19: 0-5-0

Non-Metro

68: 9-7-4

Mobile

87: 9-12-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

87: 9-12-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.34

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

23: 4-3-1

Driver Last 50

50: 0-4-4

Comments

Last start 11th (Fr2) over 1785m after showing early speed at Stawell was 7th-8.1 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Optimal (2:11.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 3 at $9.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1790m at Ararat was 2nd-3 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Sea Hunter (2:12.40) in NR up to 38 on March 23 at $2.80. Sure to play a major role.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 11	3/4/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ryan Backhouse	2:11.30	1:58.4	12.3m	$9.50	11	NR up to 49	$5,000	$140	1. Optimal 2. Are Weasley 3. Village Voice
2nd of 9	23/3/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Michael Bellman	2:12.40	1:59.1	1.2m	$2.80f	7	NR up to 38	$4,000	$640	1. Sea Hunter 2. Ittakesluv 3. Watch It Happen
8th of 9	16/3/26	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Bellman	2:39.40	1:57.1	50.1m	$23	10	NR up to 50	$6,000	$140	1. Shaq 2. Optimal 3. Impeached
1st of 7	6/3/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Michael Bellman	2:11.80	1:59.1	7.1m	$5.00	7	NR up to 39	$3,500	$1,932	1. Ittakesluv 2. Hilldale Sunrise 3. Doctor Go Joh
6th of 11	27/2/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Michael Bellman	2:12.00	1:58.7	16.4m	$10	10	NR up to 40	$4,000	$120	1. Neds Beach NZ 2. Midnite Desire 3. Bettorpatchmeup
8th of 9	17/2/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jackie Barker	2:11.00	1:58.4	13.4m	$11	44	NR 40 to 44 GROUP	$5,000	$72	1. Spook Crocker 2. Go Jack Crocker 3. Famous Label
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Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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