Mildura

Friday, July 17, 2026Flat5f

Verdict

BLACKJACK (1) has always carried a bit of a boom and had his first start since changing stables on the Ballarat syntho on Jun 26 when he was a respectable third, albeit beaten four lengths. He'll be better for that and looks a key player again. BOLD JESTER (2) is from a camp whose horses improve with racing, so expect a peak performance after a couple of adequate performances to start the career. IMPENDING FURY (4) has changed camps since his latest appearance and a couple of nice trials hint at an improved showing. FRAM STRAIT (3) is an ex-Godolphin gelding who has the talent to win.

1. Blackjack
2. Bold Jester
4. Impending Fury

Win Only

1. 1. Blackjack
J: RYAN HURDLET: AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
F: x63x3
Price History:
2.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after six months held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Harry De Lad with 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on January 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Possibilities with 58kg at $2.45. Fitter and worth following up.
2. 2. Bold Jester
J: WILL GORDONT: PATRICK PAYNE
F: 43
Price History:
2.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1208m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Too Tough with 59.5kg at $4.80. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1300m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Jasmina with 59.5kg at $1.85. Plenty of scope for improvement and is right in the mix.
8. 8. Hair Toss
J: JACKIE BERIMANT: JULIEN WELSH
F: 8
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
At debut, ran second last of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Jack The Judge with 57.5kg at $16. Don't think she will trouble this field.
6. 6. Beersbeforemuscatt
J: LINDA MEECHT: PAUL PREUSKER
F: 947
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind One Bound carrying 57.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hopes 'N' Dreams with 57.5kg at $51. Strong contender on her best form and gets blinkers here.
4. 4. Impending Fury
J: ALANA KELLYT: SARAH RUTTEN
F: 6445x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
155
Verdict
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1800m, 9 len behind Caer Ibormeith with 57kg at $3.70. On debut fifth of 9 at Balaklava 3yo Mdn-Sw December 3 over 1050m, 6 len behind Breakfast with 57.5kg at $16. Has trialled nicely a couple of times since changing stables, so could show up.
7. 7. Grandstraz
J: CHELSEA TAYLORT: RODNEY FOSTER
F: 5x000
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sweatband carrying 57.5kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 13 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1300m, slow going 16 len behind Licentious with 57kg at $151. Needs to improve sharply.
3. 3. Fram Strait
J: JACK MARTINT: DIANNE CLOVER
F: 545x7
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jack The Judge carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Yes Chicci with 59kg at $3.30. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

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