VRC Country Race Day 2025 7 Jun 2025

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12:25 PM 1100 2YO OPEN
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MISS OLE (2) looks the one to beat again. She missed the start badly on debut but atoned with a sharp win at Sandown Hillside over 1000m last time, heavily supported to do so. Should relish 1100m now and might prove too talented even with the weight impost. ESPANA (7) debuted behind Miss Ole at Sandown and ran well for third. Should be better for that race experience and prove hard to hold out over this trip. LATIN BOSS (1) has more race experience than all bar one of these and is going well. He's been behind some smart types his past couple and should be giving a sight up on speed. SONOFKIRK (5) is an Ole Kirk colt on debut for the Freedman yard who has jumped out well for the top yard. Expecting he runs well. EXPULSION (8) resumes for her second campaign and can be an improved horse.

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6. VICTORY TUNE Rtg 74 T: R Griffiths   J: L Bates (56.5kg)
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7. ESPANA Rtg 100 T: L Kennewell & L Yeomans   J: B Mertens (55.5kg)
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1. LATIN BOSS Rtg 85 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: H Coffey (58kg)
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2. MISS OLE Rtg 96 T: C McDonald   J: B Allen (58kg)
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7. ESPANA Rtg 100 T: L Kennewell & L Yeomans   J: B Mertens (55.5kg)
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1. LATIN BOSS Rtg 85 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: H Coffey (58kg)
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2. MISS OLE Rtg 96 T: C McDonald   J: B Allen (58kg)
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4. SANTANA Rtg 0 T: M, J & W Hawkes   J: J McNeil (57kg)
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1. LATIN BOSS Rtg 85 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: H Coffey (58kg)
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FORM SUMMARY

MISS OLE (2) looks the one to beat again. She missed the start badly on debut but atoned with a sharp win at Sandown Hillside over 1000m last time, heavily supported to do so. Should relish 1100m now and might prove too talented even with the weight impost. ESPANA (7) debuted behind Miss Ole at Sandown and ran well for third. Should be better for that race experience and prove hard to hold out over this trip. LATIN BOSS (1) has more race experience than all bar one of these and is going well. He's been behind some smart types his past couple and should be giving a sight up on speed. SONOFKIRK (5) is an Ole Kirk colt on debut for the Freedman yard who has jumped out well for the top yard. Expecting he runs well. EXPULSION (8) resumes for her second campaign and can be an improved horse.

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Useful type. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on May 21 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Samudra carrying 59kg at $3.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on May 10 over 1100m, 4 len behind Prince Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Nice effort last time. Looks tough to stop again.

Career/Overall5: 1-1
Prize Money$46000.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamSTREET BOSS (USA)-LATIN SPIRIT
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingWed 21May25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBlake Shinn (59)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 10May25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJamie Mott (56.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingThu 24Apr25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyEthan Brown (58)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueCRAN
Date of MeetingFri 4Apr25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBen Allen (58)
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 9Nov24
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (58)

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Warrnambool V Gold Strike on April 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Mrs Iglesia carrying 57kg at $4.20. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside 2yo F Hcp May 24 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Saluted carrying 55kg at $2.50. Progressive filly who rates highly.

Career/Overall2: 1-0
Prize Money$86250.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamOLE KIRK-TUNE DOUBT
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 24May25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBen Melham (55)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueWNBL
Date of MeetingTue 29Apr25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBen Melham (57)

Gelding by Belardo on debut. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on May 26. Market best guide.

Career/Overall1: 0-0
Prize Money$1875.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamBELARDO (IRE)-ACANTHA (NZ)
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueGEEL
Date of MeetingThu 5Jun25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBeau Mertens (58)

Two-year-old colt making debut by Ole Kirk out of Manasari. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Flemington on May 30. Can run well.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamOLE KIRK-MANASARI
ColourB

Dual acceptor. Colt by Ole Kirk making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Balnarring on May 28. Stable have a strong strike-rate with debutantes, wary.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamOLE KIRK-CHEYENNE SUE
ColourBR/BL

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on May 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Samudra with 54.5kg at $10. The run before that from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Frostnip with 58kg at $21. Risking.

Career/Overall6: 0-1
Prize Money$9950.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamTOO DARN HOT (GB)-BIRDSONG
ColourBR
Past Races
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingWed 21May25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLogan Bates (54.5)
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueCHTH
Date of MeetingWed 7May25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (58)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingThu 24Apr25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJye McNeil (58)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueLUAN
Date of MeetingWed 26Feb25
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (57)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 8Feb25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBen Melham (57)
Finishing Position11
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingWed 16Oct24
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBeau Mertens (58)

At debut, 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo F Hcp on May 24 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Miss Ole with 52kg at $14. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.

Career/Overall1: 0-1
Prize Money$13500.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamCAPITALIST-SPANISH PIPEDREAM (USA)
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 24May25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyLuke Cartwright (52)

Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Bd/Prel F February 8 over 1100m, 5 len behind Palm Angel carrying 56kg at $21. On debut sixth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Bd/Prev F January 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind My Gladiola with 56kg at $19. Expecting a bright return.

Career/Overall2: 0-0
Prize Money$12000.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamBIVOUAC-BANISH
ColourB/BR
Past Races
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 8Feb25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (56)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 25Jan25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBilly Egan (56)

Filly by Lucky Vega facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Pakenham on May 27. Can figure.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamLUCKY VEGA (IRE)-UNFORGOTTEN
ColourBR

Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Bd/Prev F January 25 over 1000m, 8 len behind My Gladiola with 56kg at $51. On debut fifth of 9 at Geelong Geelong Diamond January 4 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Cherish Me with 57kg at $7. Watch the betting.

Career/Overall2: 0-0
Prize Money$4500.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamPELTZER-COSMIC POWERS
ColourB/BR
Past Races
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 25Jan25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDaniel Stackhouse (56)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueGEEL
Date of MeetingSat 4Jan25
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDaniel Stackhouse (57)

Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Debut 2yo SW on December 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Vein Girl carrying 55kg at $5. Returned from break 5th of 8 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 900m, in the wet; 4 len behind Impact Zone carrying 55kg at $7. Need to see a bit more.

Career/Overall2: 0-0
Prize Money$7650.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamI AM INVINCIBLE-LADY LOIRE
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueNEWC
Date of MeetingWed 23Apr25
Race Distance900m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyJason Collett (55)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueNEWC
Date of MeetingWed 23Apr25
Race Distance900m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyJason Collett (55)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueGCST
Date of MeetingFri 20Dec24
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJason Collett (55)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueGCST
Date of MeetingFri 20Dec24
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyJason Collett (55)
Runner/Barrier
Leader
Midfield
Backmarker
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LATIN BOSS (2)
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MISS OLE (10)
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3
LOPE DE LARDO (3)
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4
SANTANA (1)
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5
SONOFKIRK (9)
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6
VICTORY TUNE (6)
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7
ESPANA (5)
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8
EXPULSION (8)
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9
MYSTERY 'N' DRAMA (7)
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10
COSMIC SHOWER (3)
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11
LIFE AFTER LOVE (4)
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