Birchip Race 4

O'connors Case Ih Maiden Pace

Stake: $6,660

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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The Queen Of Talk (Fr1) 7x
Trainer: K A Exell (McKenzie Creek via Horsham)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $155
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Brown Mare

Sire: TELL ALL (USA)

Dam: THRILL ME (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 4	19/2/25	Stawell	1785m			-	Micelle Wight	2:18.30	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Double Helix 2. The Queen Of Talk 3. Zappa
2nd of 3	1/12/24	Stawell	2180m			-	Daryl Crone	3571:12.00	-	38m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Barbados Rose 2. The Queen Of Talk 3. Phoenikos
7th of 7	1/11/24	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Daryl Crone	2:46.00	1:59.2	207.4m	$51	-	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Highlandhartbreaka 2. Ive An Idea 3. Obsydian

Livermere (Fr2) 8563463766
Trainer: M J Bellman (Ararat)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $8,358
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: RESTREPO (AUS)

Dam: LA PERLA LOMBO

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

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 11	28/2/25	Ararat	2195m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jackie Barker	2:44.60	2:00.6	17.3m	$101	8	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Wazza 2. American Victory 3. Lively Rascal
6th of 12	20/2/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	D N Hull	2:07.70	2:00.2	10.9m	$126	13	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Samkerr NZ 2. American Victory 3. Whiskeydrinkingbill
7th of 10	7/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kerryn Manning	2:38.70	2:01.6	53.2m	$3.70	7	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Skyline Angel 3. Flaming Mel
3rd of 8	31/1/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Bellman	2:39.70	2:02.4	15.9m	$19	16	MAIDEN	$6,660	$666	1. Wild Ideal 2. Whitehaven Beach 3. Livermere
6th of 9	15/1/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Bellman	1:58.40	1:58.4	31.5m	$2.70f	3	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Hes Goneski NZ 2. Skadi 3. Queen Bessie
4th of 10	12/1/25	Hamilton	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Bellman	2:41.50	2:00.3	6.4m	$26	10	MAIDEN	$6,660	$333	1. Soho Margarita 2. Huxham Chubb 3. Wicked Hangover

Hellovatime (Fr3) 45254x
Trainer: Owen Martin (Concongella)
Driver: Neil McCallum
Prize Money: $2,065
Win / Place: 0% / 20%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: GLAMAZON (AUS)

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

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	5/1/25	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Neil McCallum	2:44.30	1:58.1	21.7m	$4.20	13	MAIDEN	$6,660	$333	1. Super Suspect 2. Im All Business 3. Happenstbabeachboy
5th of 12	23/12/24	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Neil McCallum	2:40.20	1:57.7	15.8m	$5.50	5	MAIDEN	$6,660	$200	1. Sportsbou 2. American Victory 3. Kalkadoon Dreaming
2nd of 8	18/12/24	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Neil McCallum	1:57.10	1:57.1	0.1m	$10	17	MAIDEN	$6,660	$999	1. Vincent Grange 2. Hellovatime 3. Rocket Me
5th of 9	1/12/24	Stawell	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Neil McCallum	2:44.50	2:01.4	15.2m	$15	18	MAIDEN	$6,660	$200	1. Startin To Gogh 2. Sportsbou 3. Malani Joh
4th of 10	13/11/24	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Neil McCallum	2:35.80	1:59.4	11.1m	$11	-	MAIDEN	$6,660	$333	1. Michaywey 2. Nice One Centurion 3. Lombok
4th of 7	12/10/24	Maryborough	2190m			-	N McCallum	2:46.40	-	0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Midnight Music 2. Into The Harkness 3. Reign Em In

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Flaming Mel (Fr5) 2363
Trainer: Jason Ainsworth (Stawell)
Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Prize Money: $2,486
Win / Place: 0% / 75%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: MEL MARA (USA)

Dam: CHAMPAGNE TASTE (NZ)

100

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

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	2/3/25	Boort	2250m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jason Ainsworth	2:51.50	2:02.7	20.2m	$17	4	MAIDEN	$6,660	$666	1. With In Reason 2. Treacherous Jewel 3. Flaming Mel
6th of 10	26/2/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jason Ainsworth	1:57.40	1:57.4	20.3m	$11	19	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Queen Lilibet 2. Korengal Valley 3. Sir Nippa
3rd of 10	7/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jason Ainsworth	2:38.70	2:01.6	16.2m	$8.00	12	MAIDEN	$6,660	$666	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Skyline Angel 3. Flaming Mel
2nd of 9	26/1/25	Wedderburn	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jason Ainsworth	2:10.90	2:00.4	1.6m	$23	-	MAIDEN	$6,660	$999	1. Skadi 2. Flaming Mel 3. Lydia Bennett
1st of 3	12/1/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	A Ainsworth	2:53.40	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Flaming Mel 2. Piedra 3. Zoned In

Reeko Reactor (Fr6) 36x56777x5
Trainer: K J Sharp (Birchip)
Driver: Luke Dunne (C)
Prize Money: $7,182
Win / Place: 0% / 2.94%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: PINK LILY (AUS)

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

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	26/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Neil McCallum	2:37.40	2:00.6	19.5m	$81	100	NR up to 39	$4,440	$133	1. No Emotion 2. Oscar Bravo 3. Muriel
100 Day Spell
7th of 8	18/11/24	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Neil McCallum	2:37.30	2:00.5	26.4m	$41	5	NR up to 49	$4,995	$155	1. Our Ultimate Bonny 2. No Emotion 3. Hanover Jack
7th of 11	13/11/24	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Neil McCallum	2:37.20	2:00.4	26.8m	$81	3	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Kyrgios 2. Obsydian 3. Midnight Music
7th of 10	10/11/24	St Arnaud	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Luke Dunne	2:40.40	2:00.1	34.4m	$101	27	NR up to 45	$4,995	$155	1. Into The Harkness 2. Foregone Conclusion NZ 3. Hand Writer
6th of 8	14/10/24	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Neil McCallum	1:57.80	1:57.8	22.9m	$81	13	NR up to 45	$4,995	$155	1. Budd Sidewinder 2. Heston Cash 3. Salsboy
5th of 7	1/10/24	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Neil McCallum	2:09.90	1:59.4	14.1m	$34	120	MAIDEN	$6,660	$200	1. Charlie Chops 2. Keep Betting 3. La Frank
120 Day Spell

Tryagainfreddy (Sr1) 77x89x9899
Trainer: G R Peters (Patchewollock)
Driver: Alex Ashwood
Prize Money: $1,931
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: TRYAGAINKIM (AUS)

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

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 10	7/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Dean Peters	2:38.70	2:01.6	92.3m	$81	58	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Skyline Angel 3. Flaming Mel
58 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 10	11/12/24	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Dean Peters	2:41.80	1:58.9	54.8m	$151	58	NR up to 49	$4,995	$155	1. Night Safari 2. Robert Crocka 3. Beartastic Writer
58 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 6	19/11/24	Mildura	1790m			-	Dean Peters	2:15.20	-	25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Deewhy 2. Tryagainfreddy 3. Ozzies Watching
1st of 4	4/11/24	Mildura	2190m			-	Dean Peters	2:45.60	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Tryagainfreddy 2. Des Troy 3. Alienfromarmstrong
8th of 8	14/10/24	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Dean Peters	1:57.80	1:57.8	59.5m	$34	13	NR up to 45	$4,995	$155	1. Budd Sidewinder 2. Heston Cash 3. Salsboy
9th of 9	1/10/24	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Dean Peters	2:47.50	2:00.3	100.8m	$151	95	NR up to 49	$5,550	$155	1. Noble Julia 2. Mynameisruby 3. Marako Shark
95 Day Spell

Missmalachite (Sr2) x34629x499
Trainer: M J Bellman (Ararat)
Driver: Daniel Hull
Prize Money: $4,487
Win / Place: 0% / 13%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: PET ROCK (USA)

Dam: OURSANDYBEACH (AUS)

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

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 11	28/2/25	Ararat	2195m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Michael Bellman	2:44.60	2:00.6	25.3m	$81	8	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Wazza 2. American Victory 3. Lively Rascal
9th of 12	20/2/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Michael Bellman	2:07.70	2:00.2	18.1m	$81	13	MAIDEN	$6,660	$155	1. Samkerr NZ 2. American Victory 3. Whiskeydrinkingbill
4th of 10	7/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Michael Bellman	2:38.70	2:01.6	16.2m	$9.50	679	MAIDEN	$6,660	$333	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Skyline Angel 3. Flaming Mel
679 Day Spell
3rd of 6	1/2/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	M Bellman	2:42.50	-	20m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Admiralofthefleet 3. Missmalachite
7th of 7	26/1/24	Stawell	2180m			-	M J Bellman	2:47.00	-	9m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Emjaybee 2. Kidd Altro 3. Tactics Are Rollin
9th of 9	31/3/23	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	M J Bellman	2:12.70	1:59.3	84.0m	$8.50	19	-	$7,770	$155	1. Keayang Benjamin 2. Starzinhereyes 3. All Saints Beach

Rich List (Sr3) 6x50x7750x
Trainer: G A K Richardson (Marong)
Driver: Glen Richardson
Prize Money: $2,045
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WARRAWEE NEEDY (CAN)

Dam: OVER HALL (AUS)

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

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	3/11/24	Maryborough	2190m			-	G K Richardson	2:58.90	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Maxy Bomber 2. Dyganali 3. Bon Viveur
5th of 6	27/10/24	Echuca	2160m			-	G K Richardson	2:44.00	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sirius Major 2. Courts Bliss 3. Oprah Double You
10th of 10	23/5/24	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	G K Richardson	2:45.60	2:01.2	30.2m	$51	9	NR 43 to 45	$4,995	$155	1. The Roan Ranger 2. Blue Miki 3. Pete Mitchell
5th of 9	14/5/24	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	G K Richardson	2:00.60	1:57.7	17.0m	$81	9	NR up to 46	$4,995	$155	1. Dallas Charlie 2. Salsboy 3. Feng Shui Star
7th of 10	5/5/24	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	G K Richardson	2:03.30	1:57.5	36.6m	$41	56	NR up to 47	$4,995	$155	1. Caruso Star 2. Nifty Jolt 3. Diamondsnblue
56 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	10/3/24	Birchip	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	G K Richardson	2:11.70	2:01.2	191.9m	$91	137	NR up to 47	$4,995	$155	1. Hand Writer 2. Soar 3. Lester
137 Day Spell

Melfield Soryt (Sr4) 3557608x
Trainer: S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty (Kooreh)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $2,509
Win / Place: 0% / 14%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: STAY HUNGRY (USA)

Dam: HEAVENLY SCENT (AUS)

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

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

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 12	18/9/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Zac Phillips	2:40.80	2:00.4	6.8m	$81	11	No NR	$22,200	$444	1. Act Fast 2. Yankee Rain 3. Surfe La Mer
10th of 11	7/9/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Zac Phillips	2:42.30	1:56.6	31.3m	$81	10	No NR	$22,200	$444	1. Tupelo 2. Tenaciously 3. Alifetimeforliving
6th of 10	28/8/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:36.90	1:57.5	16.0m	$81	7	No NR	$11,100	$222	1. Soho Americano 2. Let Her Roll 3. Miss Australiana
7th of 10	21/8/24	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	2:00.00	1:57.0	10.9m	$31	14	MAIDEN	$7,770	$155	1. Perfect Stranger NZ 2. Mad Punta 3. Momentum Shift
5th of 8	7/8/24	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Alford	2:01.60	1:58.6	6.6m	$7.00	13	MAIDEN	$7,770	$233	1. The Last Trip 2. Momentum Shift 3. Divine Tilly
5th of 10	25/7/24	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	James Herbertson	2:06.80	1:59.3	6.6m	$5.50	7	MAIDEN	$7,770	$233	1. Tenminutes 2. Fire Marshall 3. Thinkfast Runfast

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