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Sharing their passion for hot rods

OUR CUP OF JOY THOUSANDS of people are expected to flock to the Wangaratta Racecourse tomorrow for the Wangaratta Cup, with the race day free of any COVID restrictions.

Nordic Pride (pictured) from the stables of Wangaratta trainer Ben Brisbourne will shoulder local hopes in the $100,000 Wangaratta Cup, although the Warrnambool trained Irish gelding Guizot, which has a number of local part owners, is among the cup’s dozen starters.

Wangaratta’s Rebecca Prestianni was happy to show Nordic Pride what he is racing for.

Further story page 7, with race fields, form guides and latest updates in SPORT. PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling

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Grace in the fast lane Sport

Surgery cranks up ELECTIVE surgery for all categories has resumed in Wangaratta, helping reel in a 500-patient or 12-month long waiting list for joint replacement surgeries.

The Victorian Government imposed ‘code brown’ was actioned six weeks ago including a surgical shutdown, barring emergency and Category

Category g y 2 and 3 surgery g y back on the operating p g table followingg hiatus

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1 surgeries at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW).

The code brown was initiated to create greater

capacity in the hospital that had up to 80 staff away from work in the peak of the recent local COVID-19 outbreak.

Category 1 surgeries are operations that if they are not performed within 30 days it will have a profound effect on the patient, for

example cancer surgery.

Wangaratta orthopaedic surgeon Richard Kjar said they are getting back up to 30 surgeries a day after only doing Category 1 and emergency surgery during the code brown.

“It has had a profound effect on the hospital’s

ability to deliver surgical services, with a lot of the major surgeries cancelled, particularly from my perspective as an orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacement surgery,” Mr Kjar said.

“There is a huge need for this type of surgery in

the community, so that has been a sense of frustration for the last six weeks.”

Joint replacement surgery consists of hip, knee and shoulder surgery, but there has also been some gynaecological and general surgery cancelled as well.

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Stolen Generations redress program unveiled in Victoria THE First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria - the elected body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Victorian Treaty process - has welcomed the State Government’s unveiling of a long overdue redress program for members of the Stolen Generations.

The Victorian Government’s program, which was unveiled at a ceremony yesterday at Parliament House, will allow members of the Stolen Generations to apply for a payment of $100,000, a personal apology from the Victorian Government, as well as gain access to healing and family reunion programs.

Assembly co-chair and Bpangerang and Wiradjuri Elder, Aunty Geraldine Atkinson welcomed the announcement.

“The damage inflicted on our people when government authorities ripped families apart and stole our children runs across generations and the disadvantage it caused is ongoing,” Aunty Geraldine said.

“I don’t believe there is anything that can heal that trauma

• Aunty Geraldine Atkinson. or ever repay that loss, but the package announced today will go some way to helping people address the disadvantage caused by the inhumane practices our people have been subjected to.”

Applications open on Thursday, March 31 and the process will prioritise terminally and critically ill applicants who will be able to receive interim payments.

Applications will start being

assessed by June and payments will begin later this year.

The package is open to those who were removed by a government or non-government agency in Victoria prior to December 31, 1976.

The package has been designed by and for Aboriginal people, backed by an investment of $155 million from the Labor Government.

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rations Steering Committee engaged with more than 400 members of Victoria’s Stolen Generations and their families during the consultation process in 2021.

Premier Daniel Andrews said healing and reconciliation for Aboriginal Victorians doesn’t just mean talking about what we can do - it means taking action.

“While we’re on a pathway to Treaty, and truth telling is under way, more can be done,” Mr Andrews said.

“Only by righting the wrongs of our past, and addressing ongoing injustices, can we achieve a fairer and stronger future - for all Victorians.”

Aunty Geraldine said the policies that caused the Stolen Generations were an attempt to ‘breed out’ and eliminate Aboriginal people.

“Just one of many attempts,” she said.

“But here we are - still proudly practicing our culture and speaking our languages.

“We have the oldest living culture in the world. We know a thing or two about survival, resilience and resistance.”

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BACK ON TRACK: Richard Kjar is happy orthopaedic surgery has resumed following a six week hold due to the government imposed code brown to free up staff.

From page 1 Orthopaedic surgery is a huge aspect of what the hospital does and Mr Kjar said this has meant they have not been able to provide one of their core services to the community.

This has pushed already long waiting lists out by the code brown timeframe, another blow resulting from the pandemic.

“There are 500 patients waiting for joint replacements and to push that back another 6-8 weeks is a long time for a patient to wait,” he said.

“This has been another curveball and there are limitations in what you can do with the pandemic and it is a

frustration, that’s for sure.”

There are five orthopaedic surgeons in Wangaratta and Mr Kjar said there are enough to provide for the community’s needs in both the public and private sectors.

NHW acting chief executive officer Robyn Gillis reports that the resumption of all elective surgery categories comes and the hospital continues to manage a higher than normal level of staff absences.

Ms Gillis said NHW’s entry policy remained very restricted and encouraged community members to only access the Emergency Department for a medical emergency.

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Tears for her people

Alleged Greta gunman to fight charges A CRAIGIEBURN man accused of firing stolen guns at police during a Greta West standoff has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The 38-year-old appeared via video link at Wangaratta Magistrates Court yesterday, when the accused announced his intention to dispute up to 22 charges, citing a mental impairment consideration influenced the May 25 stand-off.

The defendant was taken into custody last year, following a three hour showdown with police at a McMonigle Lane property, during which he allegedly brandished a Scott 12 gauge shotgun and a CZ .22 rifle believed to have been stolen from Craigieburn earlier that day.

Police allege the defendant fired three shots which avoided police, before ultimately surrendering around 9pm.

A hand up brief has been provided to the defence, who will await a directions hearing at Wangaratta County Court on March 30.

The accused will also return to Wangaratta Magistrates Court on April 4 for a plea to summary matters.

Ukrainian-born Sophie Wise fled postWWII invasion,, holds fears for familyy

By STEVE KELLY AS the world watches the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the violence and destruction is something that’s all too familiar for Wangaratta local Sophie Wise whose family fled her home country for the same reason back in 1949.

It was a time after the end of World War II when a four year old Sophie, her four month old brother ‘Ross’ and parents sought refuge in Australia following a Russian insurgence into Ukraine.

Now 73 years on, Ms Wise is in tears as her cousins have decided to remain in Ukraine despite more than 600,000 having already fled.

She described the Russian regime as “hideous” and she holds little hope with ‘peace talks’ that are currently taking place between the Ukraine and Russia, as she believes President Vladimir Putin will never tell the truth about their intentions.

“There are a lot of good people in Russia, don’t get me wrong, but as far as the hierarchy is, don’t believe anything they say,” she said.

Her family is from western Ukraine in the hills of Hamshire and Ms Wise and her brother are trying to keep in touch with their loved ones to see how they are coping.

“It is very sad and very distressing as I came to Australia in 1949 just after the war, so I know what it’s like people having to go through,” Ms Wise said.

“You didn’t know where you were going and you just went.

“We took the last train that was leaving Ukraine and you didn’t know where it was going to stop.”

Once her family escaped their country they came by boat from Naples in Italy and docked at Port Melbourne on June 22, 1949, ending up at Bonegilla Migrant Camp for two years.

Ms Wise believes that every country should give their support, however, she acknowledged that every country views their sovereignty differently, so the future is unclear for Ukrainians who are fleeing their homeland.

The Australian Government has provided $70 million towards Ukraine’s war efforts with supplies including weapons to defend their people and assets.

Ms Wise said the government should also assist the strong contingency of Ukrainian nationals who live in Australia because they are all doing it tough.

“The Association of Ukrainians in Victoria and the Catholic Church look after a lot of people but there are still people looking for direction because it has become so disjointed,” she said.

“All I can say is I am proud that I am Ukrainian born,” Ms Wise said while fighting back tears.

“My parents brought us up to be strong and although we have never stopped being Ukrainians, this strength also helped us grow up and live our lives as Australians.”

SORROW: Ukrainian born Wangaratta local Sophie Wise holding the Coat of Arms of Ukraine that displays a blue shield and gold trident.

The coat of arms was officially adopted in 1992, but the symbol derives from the seal-trident of Volodymyr, the first Grand Prince of Kyiv.

Vaccination, testing clinics’ hours reducing HOURS will be reduced at Northeast Health Wangaratta’s (NHW) COVID-19 vaccination and screening clinics from next week.

The changes are being made due to reduced demand.

From the week of Monday, March 7 onwards the vacci-

nation clinic will open Sundays from 11.30am-2.30pm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am-6pm.

Any pre-existing appointments on other days of the week will be honoured.

The COVID-19 screening clinic will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Satur-

days from 8am-11am.

NHW acting chief executive officer Robyn Gillis said the changes were being made to ensure hospital resources were allocated to where there was the greatest demand.

“We are averaging around 80 vaccinations per day,

which is well below our peak of 400,” she said.

“We’re also doing less than 400 PCR tests each week at the screening clinic.

“This is largely because community members are accessing their own rapid antigen tests and often don’t need to have a PCR test.”

The Rural City of Wangaratta continues to have more than 200 active COVID-19 positive cases, while NHW has been caring for between 2-4 COVID-19 positive cases in the hospital and between 20-30 people in their home through COVID-positive pathways.

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Drunk man arrested for assaulting police

By STEVE KELLY A MAN was arrested in Wangaratta’s Murphy Street on Wednesday for drunk and assaulting police.

Sergeant Brian McCormick said the man of no fixed address was taken to Northeast Health Wangaratta for treatment after he hit his head.

He said the man will be spoken to by police at a later time in relation to the incident.

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Team Merriwa setting new goals

By KURT HICKLING THE Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run presented by Garry Nash & Co. Real Estate is fast approaching and Merriwa Industries is one of many Community Teams to have entered in 2022.

Team members have registered from across Merriwa’s departments of Packaging, Timbers, Park Lane Nursery and Community Services and are hoping to have 50 staff participate.

Team member Noel O’Rourke from Packaging will be running in his first fun run while Maria Wadley from Park Lane Nursery will be competing for the second time, having competed in the 10km event a few years ago.

Noel and Maria decided to enter so they could focus on their fitness and are hoping to make it to the finish line, even if they walk rather than run the 10km.

“Team members have been doing Park Run together on Saturday mornings in preparation and we are all excited to be competing,” Maria said.

Jo Maples, marketing and

community manager at Merriwa Industries said that the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run brings people together from all backgrounds and abilities.

“Our team is looking forward to participating in this wonderful community event,” Jo said.

“Participating in the event will provide a great community connection for the Merriwa team.

“It’s an opportunity to focus on our health and wellbeing and will also see all of our business divisions participate together.

“For many of our team members it will be the first time they have been involved and it’s a great way to be involved in the community.

“We hope our team members enjoy the social aspect of the event; being with their teammates, meeting new people and being part of this community event.

“We also want to see them achieve their personal goals and contribute towards their health and wellbeing.”

To enter your Community Team in this year’s Marathon and Fun Run, visit wangarattamarathon.com. au/teams/.

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Regional motorcyclists warned

By RYAN MALCOLM OPERATION Duke has put high country motorcyclists on notice, with police officers from Wangaratta, Wodonga and Alpine regions on the lookout for two-wheel vehicles in breach of road laws.

Commencing early last month and running through to April 3, the concerted effort by police to detect and target improper motorcycle usage has seen sweeping licence checks and preliminary breath tests conducted on regional roads.

Increase in collisions sparks p focus on riders Acting Senior Sergeant Sarrah O’Keefe said the operation had been sparked by a 33 and a half per cent increase in motorcycle collisions in the Wangaratta and Wodonga police service areas earlier this year.

“The data has shown people are more likely to be out on motorcycles (during these months),” she said.

“People are generally riding in rural and alpine areas on winding, 100kph areas.

“We’re targeting peo-

ple speeding and doing the wrong thing, with a focus on Saturdays and Sundays which tend to be high risk days.”

Act Snr Sgt O’Keefe said the ongoing pandemic had posed challenges for motorcyclists, who had returned to navigating difficult roads following months of little practice.

Others had returned to the roads without appropriate safety equipment, which Act Snr Sgt O’Keefe said was a serious concern for High-

way Patrol members.

“I pulled over a bike a couple of weeks ago, and the rider had on no gloves and no boots - I asked them ‘do you value your hands and feet?’” she said.

“If you come off your bike at speed, they’re the areas that will lose skin or snap off.

“A lot of people also have a decrease in riding skills - it’s important people make sure they’re riding to their ability and within the posted speed limit.

“Make sure you ride a bike that’s appropriate for your licence level, otherwise you will come off.”

According to Transport Accident Commission data, an average of 2500 motorcyclist claims are lodged every year in Victoria, equating to approximately $115 million annually in compensation and medical bills.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said all road users had a responsibility to practice safe driving at all times.

“Road trauma sends

shockwaves through communities - family, friends, first responders and healthcare workers are all affected,” he said.

“Please, concentrate on driving and make safe choices on the road to protect each other.

“We are working to end road trauma - delivering safer infrastructure and education across the state and investigating new policies and technology but we need every single Victorian to make safe choices on our roads.”

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Alleged shooter stays in custody

By RYAN MALCOLM

A MYRTLEFORD man accused of shooting another man in Wangaratta late last year will wait until courts allow inperson appearances to proceed his matters.

The 26-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates Court via video link from Port Phillip Prison yesterday, alleged to have shot a 40-year-old man on the afternoon of October 22.

The victim reported to Northeast Health Wangaratta with a suspected gunshot wound around 3:30pm, before Armed Crime units raided the defendant’s Myrtleford address on October 28.

He faces a series of charges including armed robbery, intentionally cause serious injury, reckless conduct endangering life, theft of motor vehicle, prohibited person possess firearm, possess drug of dependence and traffic drug of dependence.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said an eyewitness and the police informant would be sought in evidence by the defence, after the police summary allegedly referred to an admission which had not been formally recorded.

He said he hoped current COVID-19 restrictions on in-person court appearances would be relaxed before the matter returns to Wangaratta on July 14.

The defendant was remanded in custody.

WANGARATTA police have urged motorists to remain vigilant in school zones, a month after school children returned to education centres across the region.

Sergeant Paul Purcell said a 36-year-old Glenrowan man was fined $227 for driving less than 10 kph over the speed limit along Williams Road at 8:20am on Wednesday morning.

He said with students returning to face-to-face learning in droves, it was a timely reminder to maintain awareness on rural city roadways as they become increasingly busy.

“Police are continuing to focus on motorist behaviour in the vicinity of schools,” he said.

“With a lot of younger kids and a lot of preppies, their road sense isn’t that crash hot.

“When they first go back, everyone’s a bit more vigilant, but sometimes as time goes on people get a bit more complacent - as soon as you see those 40 zone signs, slow down.

“The onus is put back onto motorists to slow down and take care.”

BOTTOMS UP: Have a beverage with Bill Shorten and talk politics at Beechworth’s Nicholas Hotel on Thursday, March 17.

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Bill Shorten to have a beverage in Beechworth SHADOW Minister for NDIS and Government Services, Bill Shorten, will visit Beechworth on Thursday, March 17 alongside Labor candidate for Indi Nadia David.

The pair will attend a ‘Beechworth Beverage with Bill’ event at Beechworth’s

Nicholas Hotel.

It will follow Mr Shorten and Ms David’s visit to Benalla earlier in the day, and precede their visit to Wodonga the day after to discuss NDIS and service issues with key stakeholders.

“Bill’s investment of

two days in Indi is a real indication of how seriously Labor takes our campaign to win this seat,” Ms David said.

“North East Victoria needs a member in government who will take action to make the lives of Indi’s residents better.

“We need a strong Labor Government to implement real policies, real improvements and a real plan for the future - I want to be part of that.”

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Hot rods a shared passion

By SHANE DOUTHIE

IT’S just over a week until the head-turning hot rods and customised vehicles will be swarming to the rural city for the Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club’s 21st annual rod run, and show and shine on the March 11 long weekend.

For Peter and Pauline Dickens, it’s been a shared passion going back to their teenage years.

“I met Pauline when I was 18 and built my first hot rod when I was 19,” Peter said.

“I gathered up all the parts of a 34 Ford Roadster and put them together and that was our daily drive until 1970 when we got married.

“That’s when we sold it, it was the mature responsible thing to do.”

Peter had a handshake agreement to buy the car back if the new owner ever wanted to sell it but it seemed he “forgot” about it and the car ended up being sold on and stripped for parts.

“The body was pretty rough so it was probably the best thing to do,” Peter said.

One of the men involved was renowned rodder Keith Stamp from Wangaratta and the pair are good friends now as members of the Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club.

RODDERS TOGETHER: Peter and Pauline Dickens have shared a love of hot rods since they were teenagers.

Peter now has a 1928 A Model Ford Roadster with a 245 cubic inch 1939 Ford Mercury motor and fivespeed Toyota Supra gearbox while Pauline has a 1932 Ford Pick-up with a 302 Ford Windsor motor and C10 automatic transmission.

Peter’s roadster has been on the road for 18 years and back in 2010 the couple used it to tow their “little Jayco

caravan” across to WA for a national rally.

That car was a multiple award winner at rallies and show and shines, but now we use Pauline’s car to go to most events and trips,” he said.

“It’s pointless taking separate vehicles because we do it to be together.

“And the pick-up is much more comfortable, with

power steering and air conditioning.”

He said in a practical sense hot rodding “has not much going for it but it’s a hell of a lot of fun”.

Peter has been a member of the Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club and urged others with similar taste in cars to get involved.

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people, the social aspect is important for us and it also promotes hot rodding as a responsible sport,” he said.

The show and shine runs from 2pm to 5pm on March 13 when the public can get up close to these magnificent machines all for a gold coin donation and also see and hear them as they do a lap on the bitumen around the precinct.

If someone turns up on

the day in a customised car they could even be invited to join the display (for a $10 entry fee).

Entry is by gold coin donation.

For further information on the rod run, and show and shine or information about joining the club contact Darren Proctor on 0412 098 351 or email wangarattahotrodclub@outlook.com.

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Restriction free cup ready to go THOUSANDS of spectators are expected to flock to Wangaratta Turf Club’s restriction-free Wangaratta Cup Day tomorrow.

It will be a welcome return to ‘normality’ for the event, which was heavily impacted

by COVID-19 restrictions with no crowd permitted on course in 2020, followed by only 1000 patrons allowed in 2021.

With the lifting of restrictions including no masks or density limits, Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett expects a good crowd on course.

“I think people are starting to get more confident now that restrictions are lifting,” he said.

“We’ve had great hospitality bookings and we’re looking forward to a good day at the races.”

The Victorian Government is pumping more than $19,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund - Raceday Attraction Program to support the meeting, with the club investing more than $22,000.

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by the $100,000 Wangaratta Cup, and a must-see meeting for racing fans,” said Northern Victorian MP Jaclyn Symes.

An off-track highlight will be the fashions on the field, with a lady of the day and a gentleman of the day to be crowned and each receive a $500 John Wohlers Jewellery voucher.

The runners-up will receive $250 vouchers for Reality Fine Clothing (ladies) and Judd’s Menswear (men’s).

A $250 voucher will also be awarded to the best millinery.

Plenty of other entertainment will also be on show with live music, free kids entertainment and the Off the Bench Marquee with Adam Cooney and Liam Pickering set to go ahead.

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painting, outdoor games and a waterslide at their disposal.

The Calcutta will also go ahead tonight with legendary race caller Ric McIntosh to host the spectacle, while comedic duo the Nelson Twins will also be on deck to entertain.

“The Off The Bench Marquee has sold 160 tickets so it’s sold out,” Mr Barrett said.

“We’ve also sold 170 tickets for the Calcutta so that’ll be a good night as well.”

Meanwhile, there are still free tickets available for essential workers through the ‘Country Racing Says Thanks’ initiative.

“We’ve had a good response to it but there are still tickets available,” Mr Barrett said.

“If you’re an essential worker and you’re not doing anything and looking for a great day out it’s a nice way to grab a free ticket and jump in.”

The club will also have free courtesy buses leaving the Town ‘n’ Country Tavern, Gateway Hotel, Commonwealth Bank, WJ Findlay Oval, Wangaratta High School (Phillipson Street) and Judds Tavern at different times throughout the day.

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Crowds returning to Wangaratta Cup IT’S been a long time since large crowds could attend a horse racing meet at Wangaratta Turf Club and tomorrow’s cup is set to be a beauty.

The club has certainly faced its fair share of setbacks with no crowds permitted in 2020 and only the Oaks Room occupied last year.

For anyone who hasn’t experienced the Oaks Room, it’s a great day in comfort with air-conditioning and a great serve of food and drinks.

Other packages include the Off the Bench marquee, the Edge FM party lawn and a special invitation allows essential service workers throughout the pandemic to get in free.

Crowds will be welcomed on course and the historically popular fashions on the field events are sure to turn heads after such a long hiatus.

The eight-race card has attracted a strong quality of horses especially the Country Mile series heat and the Wangaratta Cup itself.

Bookings have been strong for the club and it couldn’t come sooner with the pandemic having dealt a cruel hand to country racing clubs who greatly rely on course patronage to turn a profit.

Cup day will give racegoers the chance to step out on the community’s way back to normality.

So whether having a punt on your favourite horse is your preference or just the social funfair that comes with a big race day, treat yourself at our Wangaratta Cup tomorrow.

There will be live music and free entertainment for the kids and eligible essential service workers who want to access the free pass should visit country.racing.com/thanks for details.

Gates open at 11.30am and entry costs start at $15.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on one of the mildest summers Wangaratta experienced in decades, only exceeding 35 degrees on 10 occasions over the three months.

Derek Joosse: It was a grouse summer Julian Savery: Hopefully with climate change its a sign of things to come.

Jack Carruthers: You Can’t “Believe” in Climate Change. It’s not a religion.

It’s a scientific fact.

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Krystal De Napoli: we were told before summer began that we would experience a La Niña summer; temperatures were always going to be lower, and yet climate change is still factually observable. These two things aren’t mutually exclusive.

Linda Melhuish: we always have one day over 40, maybe next week? Lol Caroline Aylward: If this is our new normal due to climate change, I have hap-

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pily not missed the bushfires and 40c. The humidity has been awful but after seeing the flooding up north, we are so very fortunate.

VaL Am-Me: Loved the cooler weather, hated the millions of mozzies, lol.

Tyome Judith: Horrible humidty this year

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Facebook users also commented Victoria’s duck hunting season locked in from Wednesday, March 16

to Monday, June 13.

Chris Sayers: Loretta Giollo Sayers let’s go kayaking instead Facebook users also Like the commented on State CFA Wangaratta officials being unable to Chronicle provide clarity on a dearth of infrastructure funding in Facebook the rural city, amid calls for page the Victorian Government to have your say. to increase allowances for Our likes total is the state’s fire response.

Marlene Lamond: So sad, our gov.bodys are so bloody useless.

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Boost CFA support to maintain service level CFA Infrastructure in Wangaratta is not what our community would expect.

Last week senior CFA volunteers from the Wangaratta Group of brigades met with the CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan and CFA Infrastructure managers as we attempt to reverse the decline of CFA infrastructure in the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Failing infrastructure within the Wangaratta district extends to the absence of a local headquarters for the Wangaratta Group of brigades - our 16 CFA brigades face an enormous challenge in meeting our operational commitments and sustaining our volunteer structures without a dedicated group headquarters facility.

We no longer have a permanent local command facility located centrally in Wangaratta to conduct our operations, manage emergencies or even meet together.

Without a Group headquarters, our operational capacity is severely diminished and our ability to sustain coordinated and effective leadership of our brigades is at risk.

At the heart of this issue is the funding model the Victorian Government applies to the Country Fire Authority.

CFA is asset rich but cash poor - we have one of the largest vehicle fleets in Australia and built infrastructure that supports 1200 fire brigades around the state.

But the funding from government for maintaining assets of more than $2 billion is nowhere near enough.

Recently the Wangaratta Group wrote to the Minister of Emergency Services, Jaclyn Symes, seeking her support to address the basic infrastructure needs of CFA volunteers in Wangaratta - we hope to engage the minister further on our needs and those of our organisation more broadly.

We urgently require new fit for purpose infrastructure in Wangaratta that accommodates the needs of our local CFA community, supports our grassroots growth into the future, and allows the unbroken chain of volunteer service to be everything we all want it to be.

We look to the Victorian Government to provide the support CFA volunteers all over Victoria need to meet the challenges of the future.

Lachlan Gales Wangaratta CFA Group Officer

Should winter sports be given a higher priority by their players over summer sports?

TEST OF SKILLS: Dr David Still checks the progress of pancake flipping competitors Victoria Gaitan, Julian Gaitan and Ollie Mills during Tuesday‘s Neighbourhood Pancake Tuesday event at St Michael‘s Anglican Church in O‘Leary Street. The afternoon offered a chance for the community to mark Shrove Tuesday, the final day before the season of Lent.

PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling.

Time to secure older women’s housing EVERYONE should be able to live in a home that is affordable and gives us security and hope for a better future.

Yet older women are one of the fastest growing groups experiencing housing vulnerability.

Estimates suggest that up to 240,000 women across Australia aged 55 years and older are currently experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.

This is because older women, particularly in regional and rural areas, are unable to find affordable housing that helps them to live the life they value.

The loss of a partner, separation, being a survivor of family violence, and a working life where women earn less than men, have fewer assets and accumulate less superannuation to support them in retirement, are all factors driving increased risk of homelessness for older women.

We can ensure everyone in the North East remains in safe and appropriate housing as they age - join us on International Women’s Day, Tuesday, March 8 at 12.30pm, for a conversation to explore this.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/housingolder-women.

Dr Kathleen Brasher manager Age-friendly North East Victoria

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on Wangaratta Golf Club’s brand new clubhouse, which officially opened recently.

Clem Simmo: Let’s hope it gets utilised to its full potential.

Pat Twitchett: It’s a tin shed Barbara Woodward: Pat Twitchett don’t judge a book by its cover. Come out and have a look, it is very modern and comfortable inside.

Facebook users also commented on calls to increase investment in the wellbeing

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for your support, Wangaratta Chronicle. This is just so important for the health, safety and wellbeing of women in our region.

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want to see more multi-storey residential development in Wangaratta’s CBD?” Melissa Jody: Not in the cbd thanks.

Nath Um: Melissa Jody Look at the plus side, when everyone leaves the pubs at 2am on a Friday night, our letter boxes are still standing and the dogs wont wake us up.

Facebook users also commented on renewed calls for a public amenities block to be installed in Milawa.

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Charles Szeligiewicz: Build it and they will come.

Facebook users also commented on a video produced by the Wangaratta Chronicle, in an effort to encourage primary school age children to take part in the Wangaratta Marathon’s 2km primary school challenge.

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From a stormy summer sky comes a rainbow. We never get sick of the view of Wangaratta from above.

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@OwenRask Wangaratta turning it on for a lovely Sunday.

Alex Thompson @althom01 I am praying for rain i want it to rain in Wangaratta if cricket gets called off i play finals yet again Sean Mulcahy @seanamulcahy In Hume, 58% of councils are flying the rainbow flag.

Five are not: Alpine (who are posting it on their Facebook page instead of flying it), Wangaratta (who are considering this as at March 2021), Murrindindi, @lovestrathbogie, and Towong Daushund/ Marianne Lackner @Daushund1 I had a recent ankle fracture and presented to radiology where I was given VIP care. I was subsequently transferred to ED for specialist assessment. I can’t speak highly enough of the HPs and care Wangaratta Base Hosp! Feedback given

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HEARING AWARENESS WEEK

Don’t neglect safety

DIANA Bienvenu, audiologist at Wangaratta Audiology, reminds us that our sense of hearing is vital to remain in contact with those around us and to be aware of our environment.

When a hearing loss develops, this can affect us in many ways, including withdrawing from the people and activities which we enjoyed in the past.

There are many reasons that people may develop a hearing loss, but the focus of World Hearing Day 2022 is on the preventable hearing loss due to noise exposure.

Protection of our hearing is important every day.

The hearing loss resulting from noise exposure is permanent.

We have learned over the years that we need to protect our ears and hearing against loud noises such as chainsaws, gun blasts and loud factory noise.

Many of these noises are not particularly pleasurable, and we don’t mind reducing a lot of the noise when we wear hearing protection.

However, even pleasurable sounds can damage hearing permanently - when they are loud enough.

This includes the sound of music being played at a very loud level, or even music we are involved in making ourselves.

There are several different types of hearing protection available, some are specially designed for the type

START EARLY: Children are never too young to learn to wear hearing protection effectively. of noise and its volume.

There are earmuffs of varying strength, off-the-shelf earplugs and custom earplugs, this latter made specifically to fit your ear.

Another variation in noise protection involves whether the protection can pass on the sound of voices around you, reducing very loud sounds only.

This active protection will have a battery inside to assist.

Musician’s earplugs are designed to provide a better sound quality to the music listener than standard earplugs, whether these plugs are available over the counter or indi-

vidually moulded for the ear.

Even children are not too young to learn to wear hearing protection effectively - the smaller, specially-designed colourful earmuffs for children are sure to be well-used.

Kids need hearing protection when around noisy farm equipment, assisting adults with noisy activities or even when watching motorsports in person.

If you happen to be a hearing aid wearer, please remember to remove your hearing instruments and put on the earmuffs prior to being engaged in a very noisy activity.

Don’t rely on your aids to

NO ONE’S UNSINKABLE To all those Unsinkable Guys out there – You might think it’s safe to have a few drinks around water, skip the lifejacket when you’re out on the boat or go for a swim without checking the conditions.

But statistics prove that 4 out of 5 drownings are men.

Just remember that no one’s unsinkable.

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reduce those excessively loud noises as the hearing aid is there to amplify, not reduce, sound.

Whatever the noisy activity you are engaged in, please remember to practice ‘safe listening’, and protect your hearing appropriately.

Don’t forget your hearing screening every two years if you are engaged in noisy activities.

Wangaratta Audiology supplies a range of hearing protection products and regular hearing screening can be organised.

Be sure to contact the team at Wangaratta Audiology on 5722 4433.

Time to focus on safe listening practices IT’S Hearing Awareness Week in Australia.

Audiologist Ashlee Wheeler and the team at North East Ear Care encourage you to talk to your family and friends about good hearing and in particular, hearing care across the lifespan.

Safe listening practices can mitigate the risk of hearing loss due to recreational and industrial noise exposure.

Using earmuffs, ear plugs and monitoring noise levels are easy ways to ensure you are listening safely.

Did you know that 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults worldwide are at risk of developing hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices and exposure to damaging levels of sound in noisy entertainment venues?

Did you know that if you are required to wear hearing protection at work, then you should also be having your hearing monitored every two years to check for changes?

In many workplaces, the employer will arrange these check-ups.

Did you know that if you find regular ear plugs uncomfortable an audiologist can make custom earplugs to the shape of your ear?

Did you know exposure to loud music can damage your hearing?

Do you play in a band, go to concerts or like to feel the bass rumble through your body?

You might need specialist musician’s earplugs which will preserve the quality of sound while reducing the volume to a safe level.

Do your ears ring after you have been listening to loud things at work or on the weekend?

This is your body’s way of letting you know it was too loud, so be sure to use hearing protection next time.

North East Ear Care can provide industrial hearing screenings and advice on hearing protection, so contact them today on 5783 6601 or visit Suite 1, Level 1, 90-100 Ovens Street Wangaratta.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Eyes on supply chain impacts from flood FLOOD stricken towns in Queensland and NSW facing issues getting supplies will have increased support from the defence force.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is on Thursday convening an online roundtable to discuss supply chain issues resulting from the floods.

Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie and disaster assistance coordinator Joe Buffone are also taking part.

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews says as waters begin to recede in some parts

of the east coast, and other areas get inundated, there will be a close watch on the supply chain.

She told Sky News the critical time would be from Thursday until the weekend but issues won’t be fully resolved at that point.

“There will be the aftermath of the flooding so the critical time is now through until Sunday but we will continue to monitor beyond that,” she said.

“We will do what we can to make sure emergency supplies are getting through, peo-

ple are being rescued from any danger that they are in.”

Around 900 ADF personnel are already on the ground as part of flood rescue and assistance measures.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he expects the clean up bill from the floods to be in the billions.

He told ABC radio the wider impact on the economy will depend on how the broader supply chain is impacted.

He said unlike in the 2011 Queensland floods the current crisis had not impacted supply ports and major mines which

cost the economy more than $4 billion.

He told Nine further financial support for people in flood affected areas was being worked on by Senator McKenzie.

But Labor spokesman Jim Chalmers says it is still too difficult for people to access emergency support payments. “(Labor) has been asking for Services Australia teams to be in our communities, unfortunately, they have been disproportionately sent to other communities and that’s troubling,” he told ABC

radio on Thursday.

“It’s absolutely crucial that the support flows to people who need it, it’s been hard enough on people already ... we shouldn’t be making that harder by not providing the support people need and deserve.”

Dr Chalmers also said the cost of the clean up will be impacted by the lack of building supplies and skills shortages seen before the flood crisis.

Meanwhile, the peak body for psychologists wants flood victims in Queensland and NSW to be able to access vi-

BIG JOB AHEAD: Lismore resident Angela Allen begins the clean-up of her home in the flood-hit city.

tal mental health support through Medicare.

The Australian Association of Psychologists has called for similar mental health support measures that were introduced after the Black Summer bushfires to apply to any largescale natural disaster such as the recent floods.

“While disaster relief payments might help victims in the short term, the ongoing mental health impacts of a disaster can be devastating,” the association’s executive director Tegan Carrison said.

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Flood-hit north NSW towns begin clean-up EMERGENCY crews in northern NSW are undertaking the painful process of checking thousands of homes for missing people after the regional city of Lismore endured its worst-ever flood crisis.

NSW Fire and Rescue Commissioner Paul Baxter says people need to brace for the prospect of more deaths.

Police are still working out how many people are missing and Mr Baxter said “some people just

haven’t been heard from”.

He said in Lismore on Thursday that communications were difficult and many unaccountedfor people may just have been unable to communicate,.

The next step involves emergency workers going house-tohouse and speaking with locals in hard-hit areas, to try and find people who have not made contact since the deluge.

“We are talking literally thousands of homes,” he said.

The task ahead was “epic”, and now included crews from the SES, the RFS, Resilience NSW and the ADF, he said.

“This is a big disaster and it’s over such a widespread area. It’s going to be hard work.”

Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg said the NSW and federal governments needed to listen to the city’s residents, after four people were confimeed to have died in the unprecedented flooding this week.

Countless homes and business

Vic youth wait 60 days for psych support WAIT times for young Victorians needing urgent psychological support have blown out by 20 days, as the National Youth Mental Health Foundation accuses governments of stalling funding.

The wait time was 40 days in early 2021 but grew to 60 days by the end of the year, with the issue even worse in regional and rural parts of Victoria, Headspace revealed on Thursday.

Headspace chief executive Jason Trethowan said the wait was “too long” and accused both state and federal governments of delaying the

release of new funding to the service.

“A lot of the new funding for Headspace is tied up in lengthy negotiations between state and federal governments,” he said.

The Australian government plans to invest more than $870 million over four years to enhance and expand the Headspace network, reduce wait times and ensure more young people can access mental health support.

A spokeswoman for Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention David

Coleman said negotiations with the states and territories were progressing and “we want to have them finalised as soon as possible”.

Mr Trethowan also called for both levels of government to sign up to agreements on mental health and suicide prevention.

“These agreements matter to young people and families because what they contain is a significant part of what is needed to help reduce wait times and ensure we can meet the needs of young people and their families,” he said.

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were ruined as the city was inundated.

“There are plans that have been in place for many, many years to mitigate the flood levels in Lismore,” Mr Krieg said on Thursday.

“Unfortunately, no one’s been prepared to take the action required.

“Everything’s costed, everything’s ready to go.”

Mr Krieg is hoping to meet with Premier Dominic Perrottet and whichever federal minister is pre-

pared to sit down with him.

Intense rain travelling down from southeast Queensland sparked Lismore’s record-breaking deluge.

Up to 100 people were trapped on the roofs of their houses waiting hours for help.

As the waters began to subside, two women in their 80s and a man in his 70s were found dead in their flooded homes and the body of another man was found floating in a street.

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Olympics ‘delayed Ukraine attack’: report SENIOR Chinese officials told their Russian counterparts in early February not to invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, the New York Times reports.

The NYT investigation quoted officials from the administration of US President Joe Biden, along with a European official who cited a Western intelligence report.

The intelligence report indicated senior Chinese officials had some level of knowledge about Russia’s plans or intentions to invade Ukraine before the country’s Presi-

dent Vladimir Putin launched the operation last week.

A source familiar with the matter confirmed to Reuters that China had made the request but did not provide details. The source declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.

“The claims mentioned in the relevant reports are speculations without any basis, and are intended to blameshift and smear China,” Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said.

The US State Department, the CIA and the White House

National Security Council did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

After weeks of warnings from Western leaders, Russia unleashed a three-pronged invasion of Ukraine from the north, east and south on February 24, just days after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics ended.

Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met at the start off the Olympics on February 4 and declared an upgraded “no limits” partnership in which they pledged to collaborate more against the West.

-AAP

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Surgical robot makes North East debut

NEW state-of-the-art robotic technology is set to debut at Wangaratta Private Hospital, in an effort to increase the accuracy of knee and hip replacements as elective surgery resumes.

Four of the hospital’s orthopaedic surgeons have received special training in utilising the North East’s first Mako Stryker robot, controlling a robotic arm which promises to increase surgical precision.

Dr Richard Kjar believes the new technology is a major addition to the region’s elective surgery capacity.

“The Mako system robot allows North East Victorians to access contemporary, innovative, precise and accurate joint replacement surgery close to home,” he said.

“I’m proud that Wangaratta Private Hospital is the first hospital in the region to introduce the use of a Mako robot in orthopaedic surgery.

“The Mako Stryker robot offers the surgeon an opportunity to pre-plan, intra-operatively adjust and then make bone cuts in joint replacement surgery with great accuracy and precision - this is designed to result in less soft tissue

Safe driving for older drivers THE Well Ageing Info Hub together with Northeast Health Wangaratta is pleased to present a free public information session on safe driving.

It will discuss the challenges behind the wheel for our ageing population.

This includes the need to drive safer cars, medical conditions and medicines, driving safely, Victoria’s licensing system, and planning to reduce or cease driving.

The session will be presented by John Weinert from RoadSafe and will be held at The Uniting Care Hall, 10 Rowan Street, Wangaratta at 2pm on

Tuesday, March 15.

The information is ideal for older people, their family members and/or carers.

Entry is free and afternoon tea is included.

Numbers are limited and bookings are essential.

Please RSVP by March 11 to infohub@nhw.org.au or by calling 1800 319 333.

Please note: Strict COVID-19 guidelines will be implemented. Proof of double vaccination must be shown upon entry, masks have to be worn and social distancing will be enforced.

For session details and updates check out: www. nhw.org.au.

Peaceful vigil set for Wodonga

THE FUTURE: Richard Kjar, Darren Christie, Jenny Lindsey, Fraser Barry, Alex Trail, Paul Nolan and Suzanne Sims got up close and personal with the new Mako stryker robot. PHOTO: Ramsey Health trauma and a better fitting and more balanced joint.

“This is exciting technology, and although amazing in its own right, also offers potential in the future for more development in more advanced and complex prosthesis design and implantation.”

According to Wangaratta Private Hospital chief executive officer Rhys Jones, the new technology will help to build on a history of high quality orthopaedic services in the region.

“I’m excited to continue our role as a leader in orthopaedic surgery in regional Victoria,” he said.

“By offering the region’s first Mako Stryker robot, more local patients can receive advanced orthopaedic surgery without having to travel to Melbourne or Sydney.

“We’re excited to be leading the way in bringing robotic technology to this region.”

WANGARATTA community members are welcome to join Rural Australians for Refugee groups in Wodonga today to put pressure on the federal government at a peaceful vigil.

RAR’s Afghan Sponsorship Program has so far sponsored 55 Afghan families for humanitarian visas but members highlight that the Australian government has not granted one humanitarian visa to Afghans facing persecution and death since the Taliban takeover in August 2021.

The peaceful vigil in Wodonga will urge the Australian government to provide 20,000 humanitar-

ian visas for vulnerable people in Afghanistan, create a path for permanent residence for all Afghan people in Australia on TPVs and SHEVs and bring an end to indefinite mandatory detention.

The local group encouraged attendees to bring a sign with a short message for the Australian government and wear a mask to maximise health and safety.

The vigil will be held from 4–5pm outside Bridget McKenzie‘s office at 172 High Street, Wodonga, contact Bern on 5727 3551 or Rae on 0416 138 955 if interested in shared travel from Wangaratta.

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With an ethos of fresh produce and a move towards minimal waste and sustainability, Brown Brothers Restaurant is King Valley’s premier destination for good food and great wine.

We invite you to indulge in one of our many winery experiences on offer today.

Wine and Food Adventure Join the chefs in our Kitchen Garden, before taking a tour of the winery and tasting in Cellar Door. Your journey will conclude with a specially designed lunch, using produce you helped pick that morning.

Prosecco Lounge Taste your way through our entire Prosecco range with a gourmet spread of freshly baked sweets and pastries, local Milawa cheeses, terrines, and seasonal fruits.

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WHAT’S ON

Passing on the musical baton

By SHANE DOUTHIE GET up close and personal with some of Australia’s most talented musicians this Sunday afternoon at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

Keep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian musicians performing on a new album of the same name - inspired by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 album Will the Circle be Unbroken.

You will hear classic songs from across the decades, most familiar, some forgotten but all performed with the energy and joy of a true band jam session between friends.

The circle of artists represents sitting around a campfire, being at the family dinner table, or at a traditional music session; sharing stories, thoughts and memories handed down from generation to generation.

Well-known artists will be partnered with lesser known yet exceptionally talented younger artists and backed by the Row Jerry Crow band which is made up from some of this state’s most iconic musicians.

The artists include Dan Hall (Taxiride), Mick Thomas (Weddings Parties Anything), Kylie Aludist (The

All-star Aussie line-up p set to rock the WPACC this Sundayy arvo’

WEDDINGS PARTIES WPACC: Mick Thomas from famed Aussie band Weddings Parties Anything is part of the large ensemble of well-known musos perfoming this Sunday afternoonat WPACC. Bamboos), Brooke Taylor, and Bobby Valentine.

Row Jerry Crow’s line-up includes Paul Woseen (The Screaming Jets), Jeff Consi (The Badloves), Coberg Tipping (Russell Morris), Rob Hornbuckle (The Masters Apprentices), John Kendall (Uncle Bill) and Delsinki, plus pickers Xani Kolac (The Twoks) and Pete Somerville.

Kylie Aludist said the ever-

changing line-up, songlist and combinations keeps the performers and the audience on their toes.

“It’s like bungy jumping into songs, it’s the extreme sports of performing,” she said.

“I’ve done this tour a couple of times and everyone enjoys it so much.

“We get to play with people we normally wouldn’t

play with and sing with other singers.

“You might have one combination one night and then something different the next; it creates such energy on stage and the audience picks that up.”

Kylie said the experienced frontmen and women readily interact with the audience and audience participation is all part of the show.

UNFORGETTABLE JAM SESSION: Kylie Aludist (The Bamboos) can’t wait to take the WPACC stage this Sunday.

“Everyone is a soloist in their own right and engaging with the audience comes easy,” she said.

“The audience is encouraged to sing along.”

For Mick Thomas, the joy of returning to perform alone was reason enough to get involved but the eclectic mix of musicians and singers has added an extra dimension.

“The beauty of this gig is you have all these songs and you think it’s a kind of gospel set but then there are a few other songs people know without thinking.

“With me coming in for instance, Delsinki (the show’s producer) got me to sing Our Sunshine, a song I wrote with Paul Kelly, because most of the others know it.

“You might hear Swing Low Sweet Chariot one minute and then Sounds of Then (This is Australia) by Gang Gajang the next.”

Mick agreed with Kylie about the sensation of playing in the round.

“It’s just so different to your normal experience, it’s like the band is part of the crowd,” he said.

For music lovers of all ages this is one event not to miss and the perfect way to celebrate the end of lockdown.

The two hour show at the memorial hall at WPACC starts at 2pm this Sunday, tickets are $35 and COVIDSafe protocols are followed at all times.

Refreshments are available at the hall and the show will be performed in the round in a more relaxed atmoshere and set-up.

For information and bookings visit www.wpacc. com.au.

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Wangaratta Cup race day ENJOY all the fun of a day at the races when the Winsec Savings and Loans Wangaratta Cup Day Races are held tomorrow.

The popular event will include fashions on the field, plenty of live racing action and other on-course entertainment and activities, with plenty of outside grandstand seating for those looking to watch the races from an undercover spot.

A range of packages are available for families, friends and groups, with more information at www.country. racing.com/calendar/2022-03-05/ wangaratta-cup-day.

Wangaratta community market BUYERS and sellers are welcome to set up a stall or browse the Wangaratta community market which is held every Sunday at Avian Park in Newman Street.

There will be a wide range of stalls showcasing plants, handmade items, second-hand goods, hats, moccasins, fruit and veg, tools, brica-brac and much more.

Tonality at the Wangaratta Art Gallery AN exhibition which brings together a selection of significant contemporary works from the Wangaratta Art Gallery and the Rural City of Wangaratta collections, is being held at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

It shines a spotlight on the rich

LET’S DANCE: The cast of A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation are set to lift the roof off the Alpine MDF Theatre on Saturday night when they present their all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre. At a time when we are all in the mood for some feel-good family entertainment, this exhilarating show which features some of the world’s leading Irish dancers and musicians has arrived to share some ‘craic’ - the Irish word for fun - with a local audience. The dance company says they guarantee those who come along will walk away feeling good after the show, which tells the tale of Ireland and the Celtic jewel. Only a few seats remain for this blockbuster production, available at www.wpacc.com.au. and expertly curated collection established over the past 40 years with a diverse group of artists from across the nation represented.

See it until April 14 in Gallery One at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

ArtMania Visual Mix Tape exhibition THE studio artists of ArtMania Wangaratta have created a new body of work, Visual Mixed Tape - a collection of their favourite songs as highly expressive and colourful artworks - in response to the work of

Jolt Arts and the Sonic Adventurers’ exhibition The Red Line.

Some offer an abstraction guided by the music, others a more literal interpretation of the lyrics or title of the song.

See the exhibition in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre until March 8.

the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre in Murphy Street.

The Mullinmur Billabong Linocut Project was facilitated by local artist Anita Laurence and involved participants drawing, cutting and printing while on site at the Wangaratta wetland.

Featuring a range of linocut prints, textiles works and more, it will be on display this month.

Mullinmur Linocut project Benalla AN exhibition of works created twilight market during workshops held as part of the Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance (GANEAA) Across the Arts Forum last year is now on display at

A SELF made market showcasing the work of local makers and creators will be held in the Benalla

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Market stalls include local growers and artisans, buskers, plants, food and more.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY 100th COLUMN

Meet the duo behind North East Naturally

BY SHANE DOUTHIE sdouthie@ nemedia.com.au

WHEN Ian Davidson contacted The Chronicle with his idea of producing a weekly column we were over the moon.

In all our dealings with the local ecologist we knew him as a genuine, selfless, articulate professional with a font of knowledge that he readily shared with others for the benefit of the entire community (humans and other species).

Combined with Chris’s astonishing images, the North East Naturally page has been one of our most popular weekly columns bringing information and joy to readers of all ages.

We also thought it was time for our readers to meet the men behind the page.

Congratulations Ian and Chris and may there be many more columns to come.

Why did you want to do a regular column?

The weekly column idea started around the time that COVID-19 restrictions kicked-in, and we were keen to see something in the newspaper that wasn’t all doom and gloom.

Around that time, people were limited to local exercise and travel and, at a time when gyms, pools and other venues were shut, a lot of people were reconnecting with nature and spending time in our local parklands, along our creeks and rivers, and in national parks like the Warbys.

We felt it was a great opportunity to present local people with information that would help them identify and appreciate the animals they would be seeing, and to help people realise that global pandemic or not, the natural

Q&A with Chris Tzaros and Ian Davidson markingg their 100th column Q subjects to observe, photograph and write about is reptiles - an interest I share with my son, Merlin.

Again, we have such an interesting and diverse array of these spectacular yet misunderstood animals, and I feel it is important for people to better understand them, to dispel a few myths, and promote their protection and conservation.

BRINGING NATURE TO YOU: Chris Tzaros and Ian Davidson.

PHOTO Merlin Tzaros

world is both amazing and resilient and continues.

We are lucky to observe nature daily, often in great detail as professional ecologists.

Ian thinks that as well as the information we provide the quality of Chris’s photos helps bring the subjects alive for people.

We are fortunate to have such a diverse array of wildlife around us, although we meet many local people who underestimate this region and its value to wildlife. We have many of Australia’s most iconic species including some of the country’s most endangered, and we believe it is very important for local people to know and understand this.

for our weekly articles, we often uncover some fact about an animal that we weren’t aware of.

For instance, who knew that Boobook owls ate mostly spiders?

Chris found this out by reading some of the latest published research into the species.

We also write about our own personal experiences and observations from the field, especially those made locally, and the more time we spend in the bush watching and photographing wildlife, the more we learn.

What have you learned along the way?

One never stops learning.

In preparing the material

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Apart from those people already within our existing social and environmental networks, there are others whom I bump into who say “Oh wow, you’re that guy whose photos I love seeing in the paper every Friday” or “I have been saving all these articles for my grandchildren.”

Some have even mentioned they would like to see a book published with all the content, while others are making their own by cutting-out and collecting each week’s contribution.

What would each of your favourite subjects be so far?

Ian - I get a buzz from all wildlife and just love the idea that any one of our articles may trigger an interest in nature for

someone, which is arguably one of the best gifts you will ever have.

An interest in nature is free, it’s always around us, we can be continually surprised by what we find and wildlife is abundant in our region.

Chris - I’d have to say our local parrots are among my favourite subjects.

The Wangaratta region, specifically the Warby Range, is a national stronghold for the threatened Turquoise Parrot, the critically endangered Swift Parrot also visits the box-ironbark habitats of our region every autumn and winter.

Fortunately, there are other bright, colourful and showy parrots such as the King Parrot, Eastern Rosella and Yellow Rosella locally also.

One of my other favourite

Do you have a wish-list of certain animals that you are yet to cover?

So far, our weekly subjects are largely influenced by the latest species that Ian or I have had an interesting encounter with, or something I have recently photographed.

I guess our aim is to run through the array of local fauna until we have pretty much exhausted the list, or until we’ve exhausted ourselves...

Would you encourage readers to contact you with any questions or suggestions?

Absolutely. Very keen to receive feedback from readers, not only questions but also to hear of others’ observations.

Having covered almost 100 species, what would that be in percentage terms of what is around us?

The North East region is home to around 400 species of vertebrate land animals that’s around 40 mammals, 290 birds, 55 reptiles and 20 frogs.

So we have a fair way to go - with a quarter of these subjects under our belt.

Then there’s insects and plants, though Chris tends not to take many photos of those subjects.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY 100th COLUMN

The graceful Black Swan THIS week’s bird is the magnificent Black Swan, which is widespread throughout much of Australia, and is present wherever there is a suitable wetland.

In some places, where the wetlands are permanent, Black Swans are sedentary, remaining throughout the year.

However, in our region where the wetlands mostly dry out for part of the year, swans are forced to disperse in search of suitable habitat.

The Bpangerang called them Gunyuk and their eggs were harvested for food.

Adult Black Swans are mostly black, except for the broad white wing tips which are visible in flight.

The bill is a deep orangered, paler at the tip, with a distinct narrow white band towards the end.

Younger birds are much greyer in colour and have black wing tips.

Adult females are smaller than the males.

Black Swans are found throughout Australia except for far north Queensland and are more common in southern Australia.

The Black Swan has been introduced into several

countries, including New Zealand, where it is now common, and is a vagrant to New Guinea.

The Black Swan is a vegetarian with its diet mostly consisting of algae and weeds, which the bird consumes by plunging its long neck into water up to 1m deep.

Occasionally birds will graze on land, but they are clumsy walkers, and during these times are susceptible to predation by dogs and foxes.

Waterbodies without Black Swans are usually too deep for the birds to access water plants or lack water plants.

They are seldom seen on wetlands that are surrounded by trees because they require 40m or more of clear water to take off.

Black Swans form isolated pairs or small colonies in shallow wetlands.

Birds pair for life, with both adults raising one brood per season.

The eggs are laid in an untidy nest made of reeds and grasses.

The nest is placed either

on a small island or floated in deeper water.

The chicks are covered in grey down and can swim and feed themselves as soon as they hatch.

Black Swans make a high-pitched musical bugle-like sound with honks, most commonly when in flight.

It also croons and makes a whistling sound while nesting and breeding and may hiss aggressively if threatened.

The Black Swan flies slowly, with its neck outstretched.

It has a slow wing beat, flying at speeds of up to 80kph.

These birds are graceful both in flight and gliding along on the water.

GRACE PERSONIFIED: A beautiful Black Swan sitting on its nest.

PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

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Exercise right for your age DID you know that only a quarter of Australians 65 years and older are currently meeting the physical activity guidelines?

The Exercise Right for Active Ageing program is a Federal Government-funded initiative of Exercise & Sports Science Australia that launched in December 2019.

Flex Out Health and their team of accredited exercise physiologists are your authorised providers for the Wangaratta region.

The programs cover a range of exercise based classes and are open to community-dwelling Australians 65 years and older and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 55 years and older.

“The Exercise Right for Active Ageing program has been designed to encourage increased physical activity participation in regional and rural communities in a safe and supportive environ-

ment,” accredited exercise physiologist Emma Pargeter said.

“The classes aim to be an affordable way to assist older adults in improving their overall health and quality of life in a social, enjoyable and friendly setting.

“Classes range from gym based classes to falls and balance classes, and all exercises are individualised according to your medical history and current physical capacity.”

The program includes 12 age appropriate classes at a cost of $8 per class as well as a pre-assessment for only $5.50.

The exercises in the program comprise a mixture of aerobic, strength and balance exercises specifically designed to help reduce the effects of chronic disease like heart disease and diabetes, reduce pain associated with long-term injuries and osteoarthritis, keep bones strong

to reduce risk of osteoporosis, improve balance and mobility to reduce risk of falling and improve strength and endurance to perform activities of daily living and maintain independence.

“The Exercise Right for Active Ageing program aims to inspire all Australians to be healthier and more active no matter their age,” Emma said.

“The program is ideal for helping those living with chronic health conditions, illness and injury to learn how to appropriately exercise for their age and health profile, under the supervision and guidance from university qualified exercise professionals.”

Visit exerciseright.com.au/betterageing for more information or call Flex Out Health directly on (03) 5747 5422 to find out how you can get involved in the Exercise Right for Active Ageing today.

READY TO ASSIST: Exercise physiologists Jaclyn Sweeny, Emma Pargeter, Jack Robinson and Charlee Webb will get you feeling healthier in no time.

EXERCISE, BE IN IT: Christine Boyd, Mary Detlefsen, Lynne Keys and Phil Detlefsen share the fun of a well prepared exercise program.

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Cleaning up Wangaratta

By GRAHAM CLEMENTS CLEAN Up Wangaratta (CUW) is a group of enthusiastic litter picker-uppers that have been bagging rubbish in Wangaratta since 2020.

Jude Lowen is one of the convenors of the group.

In May 2019, Jude decided “it was time to do something for the planet” so she took leave from her job as a primary school teacher to do her part in reducing carbon and litter.

She said CUW was particularly motivated after the Warby-Ovens National Park was admitted to the International Union for the Conser-

vation of Nature Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas.

“It was a real thrill for the group and made you determined to keep the area pristine,” she said.

The group has recently started a ‘Loving the Ovens, Caring for the King’ campaign.

“The main aim of the group it to keep our waterways clean because a lot of wildlife rely on clean water,” Jude said.

“CUW care about what goes into the creek and the sea.

“We pick up litter as long as it’s fun and we are achiev-

ing something.

“We are passionate about the environment and the need to protect it.”

The group works closely with the Wangaratta council, who often frequent CUW’s coffee-under-a-tree meetings.

Last August the group removed furniture in One Mile Creek behind the high school, put it on the bank and council agreed to collect it.

Members of the group clean up whenever they like, be it as a group or just individually.

According to the group, the main litter problems in

Wangaratta are cigarette butts, and plastic bags, bottles and coffee cup lids.

Polystyrene from construction sites is also a problem as the beads are blown into our waterways.

They also have a box of balls that Fido failed to retrieve, but there is some good news in that they are finding less plastic straws.

If you wish to join CUW, send a text message to Andy Kimber at 0439 209 749.

The official Clean up Australia Day is this Sunday, but CUW, together with the council, will be cleaning up One Mile Creek on March 7 at 5.30pm to 7pm.

KEEN TO CLEAN: Members of Clean Up Wangaratta, (from left to right) Linda White, John Naylor, Andy Kimber, Julie Sands and Jude Lowen.

Shaving for a worthy cause

AWARENESS PUSH: Andrea Simmons (front centre) received support from Merriwa co-workers (from left) Harvey Wright, Keshari Chuwan, Brendan McQuade, Aaron King, Matthew Leonard and Ryan Mullavey ahead of her upcoming shave.

PHOTO: Merriwa Industries

CANCER has left a profound impact on Merriwa employee Andrea Simmons, who will next week aim to raise $1000 for the Leukaemia Foundation as she shaves her head in memory of her brother.

Now 21 years on from her brother’s passing following a Leukaemia diagnosis, Ms Simmons will headline a morning tea at Merriwa on March 11, as she bids farewell to her hair as part of the World’s Greatest Shave.

She said shaving her head was a small sacrifice in order

to raise awareness around the deadly blood cancer.

“After 21 years of my brother’s passing, I really wanted to do something personally in his honour,” she said.

“His diagnosis at the time was a huge shock to our family and within months my dad was also diagnosed with cancer, so our family experienced all the emotions and trauma that both of those diagnoses can bring.

“At the end of the day, the hair on my head will grow back so if I can make a difference by shaving my head and create

awareness in our community and raise funds for other families then that would be amazing.”

All funds raised by Ms Simmons will be contributed towards providing emotional and practical support to families facing blood cancer diagnoses, as well as vital research to improve quality of life and survival rate.

To donate, visit https:// worldsgreatestshave.com/ donate and search Andrea Simmons, or contact Ms Simmons on 0409 962 518 for more information.

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AN exhibition of handcrafted boxes which showcase the warmth and beauty of the natural timbers from which they are made will open at the Art Gallery on Ovens next week.

Painstakingly created over many hours by North East Victorian artisan woodworker and furniture maker David Hall, each of the 25 boxes on display could be used to store different items or some personal treasures, but they stand alone as works of art in their own right.

David said he has been a weekend woodworker for perhaps 45 years, but began

concentrating on his practice after retiring six years ago.

He said having more time on his hands allowed him to really hone his skills.

“I try to be modern and crisp in my design,” he said.

“I use a variety of species but mostly Australian timbers as much as I can, and I use a lot of Tasmanian woods like Huon Pine, Myrtle and Sassafras.

“For some of the special pieces I might use beautiful veneers and most of them are lined with 100 per cent Merino wool felt.”

While David still makes furniture by commission, he’s found the boxes to be smaller

projects which are a little easier to manage these days, although they still take many hours to make as each one is unique.

It also means he can put to use the smaller offcuts of timbers too beautiful to waste, recycling them and giving them a new life as an object which is appealing but also sustainable in the long term.

The Beauty of Boxes will be held at the Art Gallery from March 10 to March 14 and will be open Thursday, Friday and Monday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm and entry is free.

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With visitor numbers to the Mount Buffalo National Park breaking records over the summer, works are under way to capitalise on the obvious desire of tourists to experience the natural beauty of the Alpine Valley.

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A much-loved icon of the alpine region, the chalet has been dormant since the 2006/07 bushfires, but after extensive restoration works completed and the region experiencing a tourism spike, Parks Victoria wants to expand the services tourists can expect from their visit.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas welcomed the EOI as a positive step forward for the future of the chalet.

“We know that many in our community are passionate about seeing the next chap-

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“We share that passion, and it’s exciting to see the future of the chalet taking shape.

“Council, along with the Mount Buffalo Activation Taskforce, have been advocating on behalf of the community since the chalet’s closure - the release of this EOI is a significant step in breathing new life into this remarkable building.”

Securing a food and beverage operator for the chalet is seen as a critical step that will increase visitor numbers, activities and investment.

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Association secretary Owen Jourdian said the funding of the helipad will ensure helicopters are able to land and be supported all year round.

“The funding of the helipad represents not only a significant investment in infrastructure to support regular visits by Air Ambulance helicopters and summer aerial firefighting efforts, but also that the Porepunkah Airfield is a key community asset providing essential services to all residents of the Alpine Shire,” he said.

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A NEW helipad will be built at Porepunkah Airfield in a major boost for yearround access for emergency services.

The Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program has provided $80,000 to make the project a reality.

Porepunkah Airfield Association has been working on designs and the application for the project, after the airfield was identified for Air Ambulance evacuations and a more suitable landing area for summer

comed the announcement of the helipad.

“A designated landing site is beneficial for our air ambulances during inclement weather and allows staff to plan patient management and expedite patient care,” said an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson.

Design work for the helipad is close to complete and the project will go out to tender soon.

Porepunkah Airfield Association hopes to get local businesses involved in the construction of the helipad, with work expected to be completed by the start of the 2022 summer.

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Dederang picnic races were ‘one of the best’

By NATHAN DE VRIES MORE than 2000 eager spectators turned out in force on Saturday for the annual Mount Beauty and District Community Bank Dederang Picnic Races.

The perfect mix of heart-pumping action and community get together, the races have been a major drawcard for the region over the years, with the latest running going even further beyond.

Dederang Picnic Racing Club president Marcus Goonan said the day was an immeasurable success.

“By all reports, if you talk to people who were there many years in a row, it was one of the best ones of all time,” he said.

“We’re really, really happy with it, it was a good mix of a crowd, a well behaved crowd.

“The racing was really strong and close - I think we ended up with four photo finishes out of the six races.

“I’d estimate the crowd

GREAT SUCCESS: Saturday’s annual race meet at Dederang is being hailed as one of the best of all time, with more than 2000 people attending. the famed Dederang Milestone Cup, live music, and food and drinks flowing, there was something for everyone.

Even after the races, there was entertainment on show with encore performances from the band Me and the Girl, as well as the Tug of War and more.

to be around 2000, a little bit over, which would be getting up toward a record crowd for us and certainly with 49 horse acceptances and 46 run on the day, that’s the most horses we’ve had run at Dederang for quite a while, at least a decade.”

With six races, including

Mr Goonan said planning for next year’s event would get under way soon, with some improvements to be implemented.

“There are always those little things that go wrong - we ran out of race books pretty early and we ran out of money at the ATM, but that probably just speaks

to the volume of the crowd and the crowd’s enthusiasm,” he said.

“We’ve already got a list of things that we need to tidy up and fix up.

“Being a volunteer organisation, we’ll sit back and bask in the glory for a month or so and then get back into the planning.”

‘Suspicious’ scrub fire at Porepunkah POLICE are treating as ‘suspicious’ a scrub fire that burnt almost two hectares at Porepunkah last week.

Bright police said emergency services were called to the fire at around 5pm last Tuesday.

It was burning in scrubland near the Porepunkah Pines Holiday Park at the Service Street and Solly Lane intersection in Porepunkah.

Police said it had been deemed suspicious as there were no obvious weather events that had ignited the blaze.

Porepunkah CFA captain Mick Dalbosco said luckily the fire was extinguished before it could impact any properties.

“The bushfire investigation team are looking into the origins of the fire but it will be difficult to find the source,” he said.

“Bushfire season isn’t over even though we are into autumn, so people still need to be proactive with reducing the chance of fires occurring.”

Anyone who has any information on this scrub fire it’s encouraged to contact Bright police on 5755 1444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police investigate Bright burglary BRIGHT police are investigating a burglary at one business and attempted burglary at another business at the southern end of Ireland Street.

Police said entry was forced at one business and around $200 was stolen.

Senior Constable Sam McIntosh said police were looking at CCTV footage from the area.

Anyone who has any information can contact Bright police on 5755 1444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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By ANITA COIA LOCALS in Harrietville are already noticing the positive impacts of the recently completed Great Valley Trail, which extends 27 kilometres from Bright to Harrietville.

The $2.6m project jointly funded by the federal ($1.3m), state ($800,000) and local ($500,00) governments to extend the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail to the base of the Victorian Alps was completed just prior to Christmas.

Fiona Laird, owner and manager of the Mountain View Accommodation and Dolly coffee van, said there has been a noticeable increase in weekday cycling visitors to the town.

“We have definitely noticed an increase in the number of customers at Dolly during the week mainly older people on eBikes who’ve come from Bright,” she said.

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Bennett Mountjoy, owner of the Snowline Hotel, said he is amazed at the number of people using the trail already.

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He believes the quality of the trail is part of the reason it is popular, as the surface - an asphalt product which contains a significant amount of recycled rubber and glass in the mix - gives a very smooth and comfortable ride for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Ross Larard agrees.

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WANGARATTA RSPCA WHEN you are looking for your next pet, make an appointment at the Wangaratta RSPCA. The shelter has many animals waiting for homes with availability changing daily.

The Wangaratta RSPCA animal adoption source code is BR100934 and animal microchip numbers are below.

Dogs:  Greyhound, black and white, female, 2 years, 956000012179382 ‘Ebony’;  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, male, 6 years, 956000004751929, ‘Khan’;  Kelpie x German Shepherd, black and tan, male, 8 years, 956000006665219, ‘Rex’;  Greyhound, black, male, 5 years, 956000005419328, ‘Murphy’;  Pug x English Staffordshire Terrier, black, male, 4 years, 956000006556559, ‘Bucks’.

Cats:  Medium hair, black, male, 1 year, 956000014674667, ‘Casper’;  Short hair, grey and white, female, 1 year, 956000014672678, ‘Keira’;  Short hair, black, male, 5 months, 956000014673186, ‘Ned’;  Short hair, tortoiseshell and white, female, 2 years, 956000014454998, ‘Mary’;  Short hair, black, female, 9 months, 956000014679673, ‘Bunny’;  Short hair, black, female, 6 months, 956000014821147, ‘Pipper’;

YOU KHAN TAKE HIM NOW: Khan needs a new home where he is free to love and play and run, so visit him today and fall in love.

Khan’s microchip number is 956000004751929.

PHOTO: RSPCA Wangaratta  Short hair, tabby, female, 9 months, 956000014673730, ‘Pip’;  Short hair, black, female, 1 year, 956000014670639, ‘Nelly’;  Medium hair, tortoiseshell and white, female, 2 years, 991003001345714, ‘Tania’;  Short hair, black and white, male, 12 weeks, 956000014818098, ‘Timmy’.

Various kittens also available.

Small animals:  Guinea pig, white and ginger, female, 1 year, 956000014647237, ‘Elsa’.

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By STEVE KELLY, Friday, March 2, 2012

ALL of Wangaratta’s secondary schools closed their doors because of the deluge that cut access on multiple roads yesterday.

Calls were made to parents to pick their children up if possible from all primary schools, but “modified curriculums” were being run for those who couldn’t.

The fear was students and teachers could become stranded if they waited until the end of the day to get home, especially in outlying areas.

Wangaratta High School, which controls the bus system for both Galen Catholic College and Cathedral College, made the call early to close their

school and send students home.

Galen deputy principal Geoff Welch said he hadn’t seen anything like it in his 14 years at the school.

“WHS took the initiative to send all students who travel on buses home from 9.30am and we fell into line,” Mr Welch said.

Cathedral College principal David Everett, who has been at the school for eight years, said it’s the first time they’ve had to close.

Milawa Primary School closed its doors and progressively sent 61 students home for the day.

School principal Ash Campbell said about two thirds of students lived in outer lying areas that had roads cut off due to water.

Carraragarmungee Primary School principal Peter Daws said the school was still operating, but all parents were called.

He said Carraragarmungee Estate and Tarrawingee-Boralma roads - main access routes to the school - had water over them early in the morning.

St Bernard’s and Wangaratta West kept their doors open, but sent out a message for parents to collect their children if they could, keeping the school open for those who had no other alternatives.

Wangaratta and Appin Park sent home bus travellers but classes ran as usual for students.

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Remembering remarkable Ian Jones in March this year

By CORAL COOKSLEY PATRON of the Ian Jones memorial charity event titled ‘The Australian Identity’ to be held for the first time, Peter FitzSimons, will be among guest speakers at the special occasion in March.

The event is a memorial tribute to Mr Jones’ contribution to Australian heritage.

Renowned commentator and author, Mr FitzSimons developed a friendship with the late Ian Jones (1931 to 2018) when undertaking research for his own Ned Kelly book with Ian being a forerunner in the Ned Kelly story.

“Mr FitzSimons dedicated the publication to Ian Jones,” events project officer John Baines said.

Mr Baines said plans are being finalised for the event with its theme to acknowledge Ian’s artistic and academic contributions in portraying Australian characters as well as his support of the Robert O’Hara Burke Museum “Ian had an interest in the Ned Kelly story from an early age visiting Beechworth, became an entrenched member of the community and later bought a home in Last Street,” he said.

As a proud Australian, through his work in journalism, film, television and the recording of Australian history, Ian had contributed

to the definition of the ‘Australian Identity’ being the event’s title.

Among four speakers where questions can be asked after the 15 minute talks, will be Elizabeth Jones on behalf of the Jones family’s contribution to the arts and Mr FitzSimons with a focus on Ned Kelly.

Local history buff Daniel Goonan will speak about his personal reflections on Ian’s Beechworth contribution while Ian’s son Darren will be speaking on behalf of David Lee - a film maker with a focus on film and television.

Two different sessions on Saturday, March 19 will run with one from 3pm to 5.30pm in the Beechworth Town Hall at a cost of $30 per person for the general public and volunteers $20, followed by a dinner event with Mr FitzSimons starting at 7pm at the Nicholas Hotel at a cost of $70 per person.

A discounted ticket at $90 per person will be available if attending both events.

A meet and greet will also be held at the Burke Museum from 4.30pm to 5.30pm A one page essay on the topic of the Australian identity will be open to Beechworth Secondary College students.

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FINISHING TOUCHES: Friends of the Burke Museum Kate Sutherland and John Baines look at final stage plans for the first-time Ian Jones memorial event in March.

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• Historic Beechworth, Eldorado & Bright within short distance • Tourist destinations Milawa Gourmet & King Valley • Edge of Tarrawingee township, 14km from Rural City of Wangaratta

Remarks: A quality property suitable for a wide variety of opportunities, subject to Council approvals. Online bidding available.

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Magnificent King River Living - 8094m2 (2AC) • • • • • • • •

Magnificent river front living First time offered in 60 years The perfect tree-change 25 minutes to Wangaratta Just 3 hours to Melbourne Victoria’s premiere wine region Off-grid living potential Perfect hobby-farm size

With giant gum trees lining the property, two dwellings, gardens, sheds and stables, Porter’s Farm offers so much; whether you want to escape the city, take on a new Airbnb project, or find a hobby farm holiday house that your family will love, Porter’s Farm is waiting for you.

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• 3 bedroom family home centrally located close to Wangaratta’s CBD • Large ensuite to master bedroom • Open plan kitchen with very comfortable lounge/living room • Undercover alfresco area with stunning timber deck • Double carport plus large double garage/ workshop with plenty of storage

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• Quality built steel-framed 5 bedroom brick veneer home with a floor plan designed for ultimate family living.

• Open plan kitchen/meals/living space with slow combustion wood heater plus large split system air conditioner.

• Quality timber kitchen with ample storage & bench space, electric cooking plus dishwasher.

FOR SALE $1,250,000

• Master bedroom boasting ensuite & walk in robe.

• Formal & informal living spaces plus separate kids retreat.

• 9m x 4m approx. rustic entertaining space overlooking paved area complete with fire pit.

• Solar heated inground swimming pool.

• 360 degree bullnose verandah, large solar system feeding back into the grid, easy access into Wangaratta or onto the Hume Highway.

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Offered for the first time in over 60 years, Porter’s Farm is a once in a lifetime property. Nestled between the banks of the King River and the rolling ranges of the King Valley, Porter’s Farm offers buyers an unrivalled lifestyle in a picturesque bush setting.

Modern and well-maintained fleet Professional and long serving team Long term lease with options available Contracts with government departments for removal & storage solutions

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Food Grade Manufacturing Plant & Tourism in King Valley

The business also consolidates its value proposition with a NET profit that appeals to both the investor.

• Circa 1940’s-50’s former Butter Factory with 2 dwellings • The factory has had over $1.1m invested in plant, equipment & capital works • 2 dwellings - 1 with 3 bedrooms & the other with 2 bedrooms live in or Airbnb • Upgraded electricity, mains water as well as 5meg high reliability Water Share • Substantial list of quality assets • Outstanding food processing & tourism potential set on 2.579ha

FOR SALE $690,000 No GST

FOR SALE $1,499,000 + GST

Already one of the most sustainable servicebased industries to be involved with, the last 2 years the business has shown exceptional resilience and improved its turnover during COVID and continues this trajectory today with an increase in turnover of 22%!

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39 Gladstone Street, Glenrowan • Business & freehold opportunity in ‘Ned Kelly country’ • Located on active Kelly tourism business strip • Café with 40+ year history ideally suited for a sole trader or couple • Building includes a 2 bedroom residence previously a B&B • Current owners have completed a raft of capital improvements • An Information Memorandum is available

FOR SALE $410,000 WIWO No GST on freehold. GST on plant WEB ID 3439848 and equipment.

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■ IMPRESSIVELY IMPRACTICAL: Quadrifoglio . . . say no more.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio IT’S a mouthful, that’s for sure, but the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is just one of those cars that will take your breath away.

Whether that’s struggling to get in and out of the lowslung machine, or being slammed back in the seat as it bellows its way to 100hm/h.

The four-door, twin-turbo V6 sedan is a lover and a fighter, both a looker and a consummate performer -- a car without compromise.

Quadrifoglio is designed to go head-to-head with the likes of the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, both of which we’ve been lucky enough to drive.

STYLING Quadrifoglio is distinguished by a different front design, with carbon-fibre splitter and larger air intakes for the intercoolers as well as brakes.

Side skirts also feature carbon-fibre inserts and the bonnet has two cooling outlets for the engine bay and there are gill-style outlets either side at the front to allow air to escape from the wheel housings.

And let’s not forget the green-on-white, four-leaf clover badges and those gorgeous clover leaf wheels.

The equally stylish cabin features an 8.8-inch touchscreen, integrated into the dash, with interactive widgets, full-screen maps and performance management

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Prices for Giulia start from $63,950 for the Sport, $71,450 for the Veloce, then almost double by the time you get to Quadrifoglio at $138,950 -- all before on-road costs.

Both the Sport and Veloce feature a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine, Sport with 140kW and Veloce with 206kW. Quadrifoglio ups the ante with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 that pumps out a thumping 375kW. Even more mind-boggling is GTA and GTAm versions, both with 397kW of power but they’re silly money.

Options include Carbon Ceramic Brakes at $13,500, Sparco Carbon Fibre Seats $8250, Tri-Colour Paint $3650 and so forth.

Black or yellow brake calipers are a mere $1000.

You also get 19-inch aluminium wheels with 245/285 Pirelli rubber (front/rear), a carbon fibre active splitter, Monza exhaust with quad tips, carbon fibre bonnet, roof and rear spoiler, red brake calipers, leather and Alcantara trim, heated front and rear seats, active suspension and active cruise control.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The 2.9-litre Ferrari-developed twin-turbo V6 pumps

out 375kW of power at 6500 revs and 600Nm of torque between 2500 and 5000 revs, with drive to the rear wheels through a conventional 8-speed auto.

To put this in perspective, that’s significantly more power than the pinnacle of the HSV range, the E Series GTS - which in its final iteration pumped out 325 killer wasps.

That’s impressive, even more so given the Alfa is smaller and lighter, with a carbon-fibre roof, bonnet and rear spoiler to help trim the puppy fat.

DRIVING Firing up the Quad for the first time, the bark from the four tailpipes is pre-emptive.

The Quadrifoglio set a new lap record for a sedan at the Nurburgring, with a time of 7 mins 39 seconds. That was the manual -- the auto trimmed that figure to 7 mins and 32 seconds.

The all-aluminium engine

was reportedly developed exclusively for the Quadrifoglio

by Ferrari. It’s related to Ferrari’s own twin-turbocharged F154 CB V8 engine, sharing the California T’s bore and stroke.

The car is fitted with a torque vectoring diff to help put power to ground and can send up to 100 per cent of torque to either rear wheel.

The Quad dispatches the dash from 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds, with a lofty top end of 307 km/h.

To help keep the fuel bill under control, the drivetrain also incorporates auto engine stop-start and cylinder deactivation, the latter shutting down three of the six cylinders when not required.

It drinks the good stuff and with a claimed fuel consumption of 8.2L/100km, we were getting 10.5L after more than 530km of mixed driving.

One-piece aluminium paddle shifters are fixed to the

steering column, while DNA Pro drive adds a fourth, Race mode: Dynamic: Delivers sharper brake and steering feel with more aggressive engine, transmission and throttle tipin calibrations.

Natural: Comfort setting for balanced daily driving, Advanced Efficiency: Achieves lowest fuel consumption with cylinder deactivation, Race: Harder suspension, different torque vectoring settings and the stability system fully turned off.

Unless you’re going to track the car, however, Dynamic offers everything required and most buyers will almost certainly choose this mode.

The ability to modulate the active suspension, between sport and a softer ride - bears some scrutiny.

The funny thing is, though it feels too busy in the softer mode, too twitchy and unable to settle - so which switched back to sport.

The throttle is, if anything, overly responsive, even jerky at times, while steering is super direct and the brakes bite hard and fast (they need to).

Under hard acceleration the rear tyres manage to break traction despite the electronics, even with fat 285 P zeros on the back.

Handling, meanwhile, is fantastic. You can barrel into

corners almost as fast as you can barrel out.

Stunning looks are matched by a stylish interior, trimmed in a combination of aluminium, carbon fibre, natural leather and Alcantara.

The dash flows in a swoosh across the cabin, dominated by two bulging analogue instrument dials for the driver and some might say oldfashioned inset infotainment screen.

Importantly, a small information panel between the two dials can display a digital speedo and the current speed limit. Grazia mille.

Sadly, we didn’t get to take the car to the track, but the driver of a VW Golf R Wolfsburg edition got the shock of his short life when he lined us up at the lights. It wasn’t even close, even though he got going first. Say no more.

SUMMING UP Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is an impressive motor car. Stunning yet understated looks, top shelf performance, and an engaging drive experience will keep you coming back for more.

Unfortunately, this is offset by the mechanics of owning and looking after a vehicle which doesn’t rate very highly in the practicality stakes.

If you can live with these things and can afford the three-figure price tag, then go for it - you won’t be disappointed (trust me).

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By EWAN KENNEDY AUDI Australia has announced pricing and equipment details for the Audi e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT, ahead of their expected arrival in September 2022.

“This is an Audi unlike any that have gone before it,” said Paul Sansom, director of Audi Australia and managing director of Volkswagen Group Australia.

“The e-tron GT and RS etron GT look stunning, offer incredible dynamic performance, but most significantly, they do this while emitting zero emissions,” he said.

“The e-tron GT is what the performance car of the future looks like.”

Audi e-tron GT has two electric motors, one at the front and one at the rear, combining to produce an output of 350kW (390kW boost) and 630Nm.

The RS e-tron GT has 440kW (475kW boost) and 830Nm, reaching 100km/h from rest in 3.3 seconds.

The 93kWh battery provides a driving range of up to 488 kilometres (WLTP combined range). Recharging at the maximum 270kW Direct Current (DC) capacity replenishes 100km in just five minutes.

The e-tron GT also features three-chamber adaptive air suspension as standard.

Inside it has a driver seat memory, with sport seats finished in leather upholstery and with either graphite grey or walnut greybrown inlays. Three-zone climate control and front seat heating.

The Dinamica interior package adds sport plus front seats with adjustable thigh support, vegan Dinamica seat upholstery and headlining for customers

looking to add more luxe interior features.

Infotainment is provided

by Audi Connect plus, wireless smartphone interface and charging, DAB+ digital radio. A 16-speaker sound system by Bang & Olufsen.

Driver assistance systems include side assist, adaptive cruise assist, active lane assist, intersection assist, pre-sense, 360-degree cameras, and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Customers can select between six no-cost metallic finishes, or solid Ibis white.

The RS e-tron GT rides on 21-inch alloy wheels, it has tungsten carbide brake discs, and red brake callipers to add to the sporty look.

It has e-quattro sport differential with torque vectoring and all-wheel steering.

The 11kW AC homecharging solution can fully

■ DYNAMIC BUT GREEN: High-performance Audi’s sporting EVs look great. recharge the e-tron GT twins overnight. Both models can be charged via a supplied 11kW AC homecharging kit (which requires three-phase electrical infrastructure), or up to 270kW DC fast- charging. This fastcharging option can provide 80 per cent of charge in just 22.5 minutes.

Audi Australia says, “Thanks to our partner JETCharge, the e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT are offered with a complimentary standard installation for charging at home.”

All e-tron vehicles have a six-year subscription to the Chargefox charging network, which means e-tron owners are provided unlim-

ited charging on all ultrarapid, and selected fast and standard, chargers within the Chargefox network.

Audi is a founding partner of the Chargefox network.

All ultra-rapid chargers are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. Further information can be found at https://www.chargefox.com/ network/.

Audi Australia is offering the e-tron GT models with servicing and roadside assistance for the first six years of ownership.

Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT have a five-year warranty. There’s a 12 years manufacturer warranty for bodywork against corrosion perforation for new vehicles,

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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE AUDI E-TRON GT 350KW: $181,700 AUDI RS E-TRON GT 440KW: $249,700 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

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Active Wangaratta Grants The Active Wangaratta Grants Program has been established to provide financial support to local community sporting clubs, groups and organisations in developing programs, activities, and projects for those who are vulnerable to being disengaged in sport and physical activity

Tuesday 8 March at 9.30am – 12.30pm The Rural City of Wangaratta is working together with Business Victoria to run a free online workshop designed to give you the knowledge, strategies and tools to grow your business online.

Rural City of Wangaratta sporting clubs and organisations can apply for grants up to $2000.

During this online workshop you will learn how digital technologies are impacting the way businesses operate, what a digital strategy is and the elements you need to consider when developing yours, website best practice, how mobile apps can support your business operations, risk management in a digital world, ecommerce, and ways to automate business processes.

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Application for approval of a Development Plan Wangaratta North West Growth Areas - Precinct 2, incorporating land known as 28-34 Worland Road (Lot 1 PS 348442), 36-46 Worland Road (Lot 2 PS 348442), 48-52 Worland Road (Lot 2 PS 428662) and 54-62 Worland Road (Lot 1 PS 745934)

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Submissions must be made in writing and sent via email to planningmail@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or post PO Box 238 Wangaratta Vic 3676.

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The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children Collaborative team planning Spacious well-resourced facilities Curriculum supported with professionally delivered specialist subjects Promote the Catholic ethos of our school VIT registration a requirement Remuneration is in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018 How to apply: Detailed position descriptions and application requirements are available by emailing principal@sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au Applications close: March 8, 2022.

This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

15 Month Fixed Term 0.20 EFT Contract (Coverage of internal Secondment) For further information Please contact Louine Robinson, Primary Health Team Leader – (03) 57 28 0312 Closing Date: 16/3/2022 As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccination is mandatory for all staff.

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Civil Student Engineer (Internship) Part Time, Temporary (up to 4 years) $25.64 per hour + 10% Superannuation An excellent opportunity exists at Moira Shire Council in the Construction and Assets Department to be involved in our Civil Student Engineer (Internship) Program.

This opportunity allows the successful candidate to work during semester breaks to gain practical experience, while undertaking full-time tertiary study to achieve an Engineering qualification.

You will actively contribute to the team, ensure quality standards are adhered to, and be able to manage your time effectively.

Applicants must be about to commence or be currently studying civil engineering at a Victorian or NSW university.

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Corporate Risk Coordinator Full-Time We are seeking applications for a Corporate Risk Coordinator who is suitably qualified, experienced and a team player who will take the lead in the handling of day-to-day risk administration and coordination of key function of risk management, business continuity, and insurance.

We are a busy clinic looking for an enthusiastic person who engages well with people and is willing to learn new skills for any future career.

Medical industry/ retail experience helpful but not necessary.

Diagnostic eye testing of patients – training provided.

Medical reception training.

Permanent/Part Time 3 days a week.

Email resume to reception@heals123.com.au

Paulie’s Corner JOB OPPORTUNITIES Front of House Full time, part time or casual Monday to Friday Above award rates Great team environment Email resume or hand in store info@pauliescorner.com.au

JOBS AT INDIGO

The successful candidate will coordinate and maintain Council’s operational risk management processes and oversee the effective management of Council’s claims processes and insurable risks.

Economic Development & Investment Coordinator

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Monday 14 March 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager People and Performance Janine McMaster on (03) 5760 2661.

Please note that it is a requirement of this position for the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated prior to commencing duties at Council.

• Beechworth Location • Full time / Permanent • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

Stormwater Engineer – Capital Works

Career Opportunity Full time 38 hours per week

North East Media, publisher of the award winning Wangaratta Chronicle, is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.

The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate.

It is for three years, including course study by correspondence from Deakin University.

The successful candidate will learn how to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for our newspaper and associated digital and social media platforms.

We are searching for a budding writer who has the skills, passion and determination to be a journalist of the future.

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written English, sound computer skills, solid general knowledge, a genuine interest in the local community, and an ability to build rapport and networks quickly.

You will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines, and have strong attention to detail.

Candidates must hold a valid driver’s licence, be available to work flexible hours, and photography and social media skills are desirable.

North East Media is a leading independent family-owned media group with a commitment to community journalism.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be emailed to Group Editor Jeff Zeuschner at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

Contact Michelle Bootes for details on 03 5723 0500

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• Beechworth Location • Full time / Permanent • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

Project Manager

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• Beechworth Location • Full time / Permanent • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

Customer Experience Coordinator • Beechworth Location • Full time / Fixed Term (12 Months) • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

Executive Assistant – Economic & Community Development • Beechworth Location • Full time / Permanent • $67,926 -77,649 per annum, plus super

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The role will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Council’s risk management function, including occupational health and safety and risk prevention.

To be successful in this role you will need to have relevant tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field and a well developed understanding in the interpretation of OH&S and Risk Management legislation and regulations.

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Visitor Information Officer • Various Shire Locations • Full time and Casual positions available • $59,418 per annum or $30.07 per hour + 25% Casual Loading, plus super

Customer Experience Officer • Various Shire Locations • Part time and Casual positions available • $59,418 per annum or $30.07 per hour + 25% Casual Loading, plus super

Works Supervisor Full-Time We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and suitably experienced people for the position of Works Supervisor to join our Assets and Infrastructure team.

You will work with key Council staff to deliver a wide variety of major road maintenance, works, operational and construction programs.

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, with excellent

Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Applications close 4pm Friday, 18 March 2022

leadership skills, an ability to work collaboratively and develop

Coordinator Risk

that is driven, hardworking, solutions focused and passionate about

• Beechworth Location • Part Time (32 hours per week) • $80,534 – 87,959 per annum, pro rata, plus super

Coordinator Creative Communities • Beechworth Location • Full time, Permanent • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super

IT Service Desk Officer • Beechworth Location • Full time, Permanent • $63,663 - $66,907 per annum, plus super

Operations Engineer • Beechworth Location • Full time, Permanent • $80,534 - $87,959 per annum, plus super Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Applications close 4pm Friday, 11 March 2022

positive relationships at various levels. We are looking for someone delivering quality outcomes for our organisation.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Monday 14 March 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on (03) 5760 2695.

Please note that it is a requirement of this position for the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated prior to commencing duties at Council.

Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position recruitment kits and to view instructions on how to apply.

www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au Phone: 1300 365 003

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Remuneration in accordance with Pharmacy Industry Award, experience and capability.

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Auspat is an expanding survey company specialising in providing high quality surveyors to some of the largest infrastructure projects throughout Australia.

Having celebrated close to 25 years of achievement in the industry we are now looking for our next key team member.

We are seeking applications from trainee, junior and qualified surveyors to work at the Benalla based precast yard.

Ideally, candidates for the role will have: * Experience working on civil construction projects including rail, road, services and structures * Enrolment in place in a relevant survey qualification They must be able to work unsupervised, be able to reduce own field data, work in a team environment and adhere to survey management plans.

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We reward hard working staff who demonstrate the right attitude, are committed to excellence, reliable and team oriented.

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FUNERALS

DALBOSCO (Morrison)

FINN, Lorna June.

FINN, Lorna.

KENSINGTON (nee McDonald), Ada (Marie)

Passed away on February 28, 2022.

Loved sister-in-law of Elaine and Mick (dec).

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R.I.P.

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14/5/1936 - 26/2/2022 Passed away quietly.

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GIBB, Norman Alan Francis (Alan).

Passed away peacefully at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Aged 78 years.

Eldest brother to Raymond (dec), Lorraine and Graeme (Dook).

Brother-in-law to Noel.

Uncle Alan to Lisa and Russell, Joshua, Rachael, Alisha.

Loved and remembered always.

GIBB, Alan.

The Bobinawarrah Hall Committee is saddened by the passing of Alan who was an active and valued member of our committee over many years.

Our deepest sympathy to Lorraine and Graeme (Doock) and family.

GIBB, Alan.

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Loving wife of Ronald Fraser (dec).

Dearly loved wife of Brian.

Adored mother of Janine and Amanda.

Mother-in-law of Mark.

Fondest ‘GranMarie’ of Brendan and Elena, Georgina and Matthew, Eleanor and Nick.

Great ‘GranMarie’ of Lenny, Wynter, Henry, Audrey and Fraser.

Fond sister of Herbie (dec), Ian (dec), and Allen (dec).

May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear.

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KENSINGTON, Ada Marie.

To my beautiful mother Marie, Your lovely smile and kind loving nature were your best assets.

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Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

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Kokkinakis earns Davis Cup singles recall

THANASI Kokkinakis’s renaissance continues with the born-again baseliner winning the nod as Lleyton Hewitt’s No.2 singles choice for Australia’s Davis Cup qualifying tie against Hungary in Sydney.

Returning to the Cup fold for the first time in almost seven years, Kokkinakis will play Hungarian spearhead Marton Fucsovics in Friday night’s second singles rubber under the closed roof at Ken Rosewall Arena.

Aussie No.1 Alex de Minaur will face Zsombor Piros in the

opening match before Kokkinakis bids to continue his sizzling summer form having at last returned to full fitness.

The 26-year-old broke through for his long-awaited maiden ATP title in his home city of Adelaide in January before teaming with Nick Kyrgios to capture the Australian Open doubles crown.

Little wonder Hewitt is backing Kokkinakis to defy his world No.99 status and turn the tie upset down with victory over the 35th-ranked Fucsovics.

The Australian captain

said he’d have been equally confident in Alexei Popyrin but felt Kokkinakis’ claims were irresistible.

“He deserves this opportunity tomorrow night to have a crack at their No.1 player,” the Australian captain said.

“The way Thanasi performed in Australia and the way his body has been holding up is full credit to him.

“The form that he was producing over the summer but also how he’s been hitting it this week, we have full belief that he can try to really crack this tie open for us.”

Kokkinakis hasn’t played Davis Cup since Australia’s 2015 semi-final loss to Great Britain in Glasgow.

“It’s a pretty cool feeling.

It’s been, what, six or seven years now. Stoked to get the call up from Lleyton,” he said.

“Hopefully I can play well.

I had a tight one with (Fucsovics) last year (in Miami), which could have gone either way.

“So I’m going to go out there, compete hard and hopefully get it done.”

De Minaur, playing Davis

Cup on his beloved home court at Sydney Olympic Park for the first time, is a hot favourite to strike the first blow for Australia against Piros.

But Hungary’s world No.240 did shock John Millman in last year’s Finals in Turin in November, leaving de Minaur to rescue Australia with a hard-earned third-set tiebreak win over Fucsovics to keep that tie alive.

“Anything can happen in Davis Cup,” Piros said.

John Peers will partner Cup debutant Luke Saville in Saturday’s critical doubles

OUT: Australian star Ashleigh Gardner will miss the start of the World Cup in NZ because of COVID-19.

match against Fucsovics and Fabian Marozsan after teaming with Alex Bolt to clinch a 2-1 victory over Hungary in that last recent outing.

De Minaur and Fucsovics are slated to face off in Saturday’s first reverse singles match, with Kokkinakis and Piros scheduled for the final rubber.

But both captains have the option to change their line-ups after Friday night’s results.

The winning team will progress to the 2022 Davis Cup Finals in September.

- AAP

(Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

COVID-hit Ash Gardner to miss World Cup start BIG-hitting Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Garder will miss the start of the Women’s World Cup after contracting COVID-19 in New Zealand.

Gardner is set to miss Australia’s opening two matches, beginning with the tournament-opener against England on Saturday in Hamilton.

Cricket Australia (CA) says Gardner produced a positive rapid antigen test (RAT) result while in a training camp in the South Island.

The reigning Belinda Clark Med-

allist will now have to spend a 10day stretch isolating in the garden city as the rest of the team travels north.

“Gardner will remain in Christchurch and in line with ICC and New Zealand Government Health guidelines will continue isolating for 10 days,” the CA statement read.

“All remaining Australian players and support staff have tested negative following subsequent RATs, and will proceed with existing plans to travel to Hamilton.”

Gardner played in a warm-up clash on Tuesday, thrashing 60 off 32 in the high-scoring loss to New Zealand.

She produced the positive RAT on Wednesday morning, receiving confirmation from a positive PCR result on Thursday morning.

A CA staff member will also stay in Christchurch to support Gardner.

Given government rules, she will also be sidelined for Australia’s second match - against Pakistan on Tuesday in Mount Maunganui -

Victory to embrace hectic March schedule HE knows it will be tough but Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic wants his team to embrace a hectic March schedule with seven matches in 23 days.

Victory’s bumper month begins on Friday with an ALeague Men’s clash at AAMI Park against in-form Macarthur FC, and includes an Asian Champions League playoff in Japan against Vissel Kobe on March 15.

Last week’s postponements of back-to-back fixtures against Brisbane Roar due to south-east Queensland’s severe weather means the visit of Macarthur will be Victory’s

first game in 13 days.

From there such a break will quickly become a distant memory as Popovic’s team find themselves racing through fixtures.

“A huge challenge for us but an exciting one as well,” Popovic said.

“Things are out of hands sometimes with the games that have been postponed due to our FFA Cup success, due to COVID, due to unforeseen weather conditions around the country.

“The Japan game is obviously a reward for winning the cup.

“We will embrace the chal-

lenge. Yes, it will be difficult but it’s an exciting month ahead and we want to get as many points as possible to put ourselves in a strong position that we can challenge the best sides at the end of the year.”

Friday’s game is the Victory’s first against Macarthur this season.

After snapping a five-game wait for a win that stretched back to Christmas with a 4-1 thumping of Adelaide, Ante Milicic’s men have claimed four points on the road against Perth and Newcastle to move to third on the ladder.

- AAP

before coming into contention for game three against New Zealand in Wellington on March 13.

A bigger concern might be whether the virus could spread to her teammates, even if they’re yet to produce positive results.

Governing body ICC has introduced emergency rules for the tournament, allowing matches to go on with just nine players if necessary.

They have also declared their willingness to reschedule matches if required.

The Cricket World Cup is extremely unfortunately timed for New Zealand.

The country is now in the grip of its worst outbreak since the pandemic struck, with cases topping 23,000 on Thursday.

Teams are not confined to bubbles though precautionary measures have been taken by both the ICC and teams, including booking out whole floors of hotels, the use of charter planes and limited interaction with outside people.

- AAP

McLachlan apologises for AFL umpire abuse AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has apologised for the rise of onfield umpire abuse and he’s determined to stamp it out.

The league has told clubs that umpires will crack down on abuse from players this season with free kicks and 50m penalties.

There were several notable incidents during last week’s practice games and McLachlan has no doubt there will be more in the early rounds.

But he’s pointed to a significant shortage of umpires at community level

as a key reason for cracking down on abuse from players in AFL matches.

“Frankly, I take responsibility for the fact it’s got away from us,” he said.

“The rules are clear. We are not going to tolerate the abuse of umpires. It’s clear to our players, our clubs.

“I’m apologetic it’s got to this point. We’ve got a dearth of umpires (at lower levels), we’re 6000 umpires short nationally.

“It’s credit to the growth of the game, but it’s also the fact the supply of numbers hasn’t kept up.”

McLachlan said players can talk to umpires, but the abuse of umpires by players and coaches on or off the field has to stop.

“Everyone understands what’s right or wrong,” he said.

“The first couple off weeks, we might have a bit of a lumpy start, but it will find its rhythm.

“But people yelling at umpires from 20m away, that’s over.

“And the team will pay a price and players will adjust quickly because that’s what they do ... everyone will find that line.” - AAP

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7TH, 14May21 12.8L Cranbourne-N Mdn 2025m 59.5 (M Dee 1) 9, Set weights, 2:09.76 (Last 600m 40.30), Soft(7), Omoide 59.5 1, Tobytoff 59.5 2, Pagador 59.5 3, Btg $13.00, $8.00 4th to 800m, 5th turn. Slowly away.

First-up. Formerly with A & J Williams. In the mix.

3 PROOINGA (13) 59.5 Colours green and black hoops, black cap 4 ch g Wandjina – Kisses (NZ) Trainer V T Nolen (Wangaratta) Owner V T Nolen Career record 3:0-1-0 Wins Prizemoney $5565 6TH, 07Feb22 3.3L Benalla 1st Mdn 1106m 59.5 (Ms A Bryan 1) 11, Set weights, 1:06.01 (Last 600m 36.30), Good(4), Karatemiss 57 1, Estilled 57 2, Tributo 59 3, Btg $4.60, $6.50, $6.00 6th throughout. Held up near 400m. Crowded in straight. Rider charged with careless riding.

2ND, 18Feb22 sht 1/2 hd, 1.3L Benalla Mdn 1212m 59.5 (J Duffy 6) 11, Set weights, 1:12.28 (Last 600m 35.57), Good(4), Twotochoose 59.5 1, O’Whatapicture 59.5 3, Debatable 57.5 4, Btg $8.50, $10.00 6th to 800m, 5th turn. Checked near 800m.

Turned in an improved performance at Benalla at latest. Fitter for two runs back. Has claims.

4 SOYOUCANDANCE (17) 59.5 Colours royal blue, orange sleeves and cap 5 b/br g So You Think (NZ) – Jive Talk Trainer J E & C Ledger (Wangaratta 1) Owner Mrs K J Ledger, B W Ledger, T J Ledger, C C Ledger, Mrs J A Madgwick, B E Madgwick, F Vodusek, A G Tabor, B R Hobbs, J R Nield, Mrs M J Crichton, J P Conway, L Gent, Mrs M A Bailey, A J Curran & Mrs M M Curran Career record 14:0-2-1 Wins Prizemoney $15,712

5TH, 07Feb22 5.4L Benalla 2nd Mdn 1106m 59.5 (J Duffy 7) 9, Set weights, 1:06.58 (Last 600m 35.06), Good(4), Loudun 59 1, Mystery Eclipse 57 2, Esashi 57 3, Btg $21.00, $31.00 8th to turn. Raced wide without cover. Held up near 500m.

3RD, 18Feb22 0.8L, 1/2 nck Benalla Mdn 1412m 59.5 (J Duffy 3) 11, Set weights, 1:24.94 (Last 600m 37.40), Good(4), Acey Deucy 59 1, Outlaw Ned 59.5 2, Alpine Aviator 59 4, Btg $17.00, $21.00 4th to turn.

Finished solidly to place at Benalla last start.

Badly drawn. Place claims.

5 WHITE HART EXPRESS (6) 59.5 Colours red, gold diablo, royal blue sleeves, red cap gold horseshoes 5 b g Cluster – Middlemiss Rose Trainer D J McCarthy (Wangaratta 1) Owner Summer Snow, M W Scholten, J C Bjorksten, A G Moore, Miss S L Nunan, M Traynor, B P Nunan, & Mrs H M Nunan Career record 3:0-0-1 Wins Prizemoney $2575 LAST, 25Mar21 15.9L Pakenham-N 4yo and UP Mdn 1400m 59.5 (A Lynch 8) 11, Set weights, 1:27.03 (Last 600m 36.14), Soft(7), Our Little Ripper 57.5 1, Our Ginger Ninja 57.5 2, Stratum’s Reward 59.5 3, Btg $71.00, $41.00 7th settling, 9th 800m, Last turn. Inconvenienced early on. Became unbalanced.

3RD, 10Oct21 1.3L, 1L Donald 2nd 4yo and UP Mdn 1200m 59.5 (J Lorensini 4) 11, Set weights, 1:11.47 (Last 600m 34.74), Good(3), Space Force 59.5 1, Denirra 57.5 2, Lika Mosh 57.5 4, Btg $31.00, $17.00 9th to turn. Hampered at start. Overraced early stages.

Fitter for 5-1/4 len 5th Rocket Park 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. Resuming.

Previously trained by Mark Dennehy. Place preferred.

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GEAR CHANGES RACE 1: (1) Bomberz Toyz blinkers on again, winkers off first time; (2) Pick Up Chicks blinkers off first time; (5) White Hart Express blinkers off first time, cross-over noseband on first time, tongue-control bit on first time, visors on first time; (12) Our Ambition blinkers on first time, tongue-control bit on first time; (13) Stage Princess cheekers off first time, lugging bit on first time, standard bit off first time, tongue-tie on first time, winkers on first time; (16) Helano winkers on again RACE 2: (2) Yubari norton bit on first time; (3) Eamonn’s Memory pre-race ear muffs off first time; (6) Sheer Class lugging bit on first time, winkers on first time; (7) Shootoose blinkers on first time; (9) Toro Magic, (13) La Sarthe winkers on first time; (10) War Dog gelded, lugging bit on first time, nose roll on first time; (16) Whispering Tycoon gelded RACE 3: (5) Broadside Armour winkers on first time; (6) Almas tongue-tie on again; (7) Rocket Park front bar plates on first time; (9) El Cohete blinkers off again, cross-over noseband off first time, visors on first time; (13) Iffuwish tongue-tie on first time RACE 4: (4) Cat D’oro visors on first time; (6) Bill The Bee blinkers on again; (14) Ghosted blinkers on again, winkers off again; (16) Destiny’s Dee Day blinkers on first time RACE 5: (3) Hunboshi blinkers on again, ear muffs off first time, tongue-tie off first time; (11) Mescaminto blinkers on first time; (12) Pretty Little Lass blinkers on first time, cheekers off first time, lugging bit on again, standard bit off first time, winkers off first time RACE 6: (4) Our Destrier blinkers on first time, tongue-tie on first time; (10) Prospectus cross-over noseband on again; (18) Come On Carl tongue-tie on again RACE 7: (2) Runaway gelded; (3) Bedford blinkers on again RACE 8: (5) Diamond Luke nose roll off first time, visors on first time

Race times correct at time of publication.

6 SCAMSTER (9) 59 Colours black and aqua stars, aqua pom pom 3 ch g Eurozone – Scram (NZ) Trainer Jamie Edwards (Freshwater Creek) Owner R Saini, G A Lamperd, Mrs G D Schmidt, P A Schmidt, M Traynor, Mrs J Edwards, A L Johns, S A Roberts & Guthrie Davies Family (Mgr: H Guthrie) Career record 1:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $625 6TH, 30Jan22 4.5L Donald 3yo Mdn 1350m 58 (J Hill 5) 14, Set weights, 1:20.21 , Good(4), Patmos Island 58 1, Harbourmaster 58 2, Nasdana 56 3, Btg $31.00, $51.00 11th to 800m, 12th turn.

Freshened. Needs to improve on modest debut performance. No appeal.

7 STORM KING (16) 59 Colours silver, black brisbourne racing logo, sleeves and cap 3 bl/br g Complacent – Abenroad (NZ) Trainer Ben Brisbourne (Wangaratta) Owner I Dodunski & B C Hill Career record 0:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $2ND, 21Feb22 1.3L, nck Benalla 2nd Btria 1200m, (Hannah Edgley 2) 6, Catch weights, 1:12.20 , Track Good(3), Sempreinte 1, Thunderchief 3, I’m A Millennial 4,

First start. Prepared for debut with 1-1/4 len 2nd Sempreinte 1200m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. Trials: (1:0-1-0). Has shown enough at the trials. Awkwardly drawn. Has home track advantage. Monitor betting moves.

8 BRING A DAME (2) 57.5 Colours yellow, bottle green stars, yellow and bottle green stars cap 4 ch m Sebring – Dama De Noche Trainer D J O’Prey (Wodonga) Owner T R Ryan, C J Lamb, P Teggelove, A Butts, G Fitzgerald, M Knight, D W Harris, K Holzer, R W Beasley, S Way, Mrs R Carbeh, B Way, Mrs K Brand, S Lord, N A Way & M R Florence Career record 8:0-2-0 Wins Prizemoney $11,470 9TH, 21Jun21 19.6L Wangaratta 3yo Mdn 1300m 54.5 (Ms A Kelly 7) 10, Set weights, 1:21.44 (Last 600m 38.98), Heavy(9), Turn Back Time 56 1, Queen Of Sass 56 2, Cleitus 58 3, Btg $31.00, $51.00 8th to 800m, Last turn. Wide throughout. Raced below expectations. Failed to handle going.

6TH, 19Feb22 3.8L Wagga Mdn 1400m 57 (Ms L Day 4) 13, Lim 56.5, 1:24.26 (Last 600m 35.85), Good(4), Legal Award 57 1, Salute Again 58.5 2, Kaurava 58 3, Btg $12.00, $5.50 8th settling, 9th 800m, 8th turn. Overraced middle stages. Eased near 800m. Inconvenienced near turn.

Wasn’t all that far away at Wagga first-up. Fitter.

Drawn well. Rates highly.

9 KAURAVA (14) 57 Colours white, red lightning bolt, black sleeves, red armbands and cap 3 b f Ajaya (GB) – Spring Falls Trainer Craig Weeding (Wangaratta) Owner Warby Range Stud (Mgr: A M Carlile), S J Baker, M J Sheridan, Punters5 (Mgr: R A Wills), Miss B E McMonigle, P B De Natris, Muddy Waters (Mgr: M R Walsh), B Bennett, N Perry, A Johnsson, B W Gigliotti & Mrs D Naish O Continued

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Career record 3:0-0-2 Wins Prizemoney $5850 3RD, 03Feb22 nck, lng hd Albury 1st Mdn 1175m 56 (J Duffy 10) 12, Lim 55, 1:10.74 (Last 600m 36.67), Soft(5), Darenay 53.5 1, Bay Wave 56 inc 1 over 2, Chilli Moment 54 4, Btg $21.00 6th to 800m, 7th turn. Keen.

Held up on straightening.

3RD, 19Feb22 1.5L, sht 1/2 hd Wagga Mdn 1400m 58 (N Heywood 7) 13, Lim 56.5, 1:24.26 (Last 600m 35.85), Good(4), Legal Award 57 1, Salute Again 58.5 2, Geminids 57 4, Btg $4.60, $7.00 3rd to 800m, 4th turn. Overraced early, middle stages. Held up near turn. Held up on straightening.

Career record 3:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $1325 LAST, 02May21 19.4L Bendigo 2yo Mdn 1400m 56 (J Martin 6) 11, Set weights, 1:24.50 (Last 600m 35.24), Good(4), Prince Alex 58 1, Matao Ma 58 2, Euro Dandy 58 3, Btg $101.00 5th to 800m, 6th turn.

Slowly away. Wide throughout.

10TH, 19Feb22 12.6L Bendigo Mdn 1000m 57 (R Downey 2) 11, Set weights, 57.75s (Last 600m 34.16), Good(4), Onika 57 1, Andalusia 57 2, Vaettir 57 3, Btg $151.00, $101.00, $151.00 Last to turn. Clipped heels. Struck interference early stages.

Ready to win. On pace and boxed on to fill the minors at Wagga last outing.

Right in this.

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10 KEYS TO LOVE (4) 57 Colours navy, lime diamond band and sleeves, navy cap, lime diamond 3 b f Choisir – Moroccan Affair (US) Trainer John McArdle (Mornington) Owner Redgum 2016 (Mgr: B J Clayton), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), J A Ferguson, M Pilkington, B Carey, Ying + Yang (Mgr: B J Clayton) & Quimby Racing Career record 2:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $1375 5TH, 02Oct21 8.2L Murtoa 3yo Mdn 1100m 56 (W Price 4) 8, Set weights, 1:07.49 (Last 600m 36.94), Heavy(9), Miss Balvenie 56 1, Mr Satellite 58 2, Romanesco Fresco 56 3, Btg $11.00, $10.00 Last to turn. Began awkwardly.

8TH, 18Feb22 5.4L Benalla Mdn 1212m 57 (J Mott 1) 11, Set weights, 1:12.28 (Last 600m 35.57), Good(4), Twotochoose 59.5 1, Prooinga 59.5 2, O’Whatapicture 59.5 3, Btg $13.00, $26.00 5th to 800m, 6th turn.

Overraced throughout. Keen.

Needs to improve. Can’t have.

Colours pink, white band and sleeves, pink armbands, quartered cap 4 b g Helmet – Aloysia Trainer Chris Calthorpe (Geelong) Owner L Sciglitano & Domanni Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Sciglitano) Career record 5:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $2975 7TH, 05Feb22 3.1L Kyneton 1st Mdn 1200m 59.5 (J Duffy 10) 12, Set weights, 1:11.98 (Last 600m 36.03), Soft(5), Scampton 57 1, Luminara 57.5 2, Speedy Akeedy 59.5 3, Btg $151.00, $101.00 10th to 800m, 11th turn. Pre race incident. Passed fit at barrier. Keen.

7TH, 21Feb22 6.9L Terang Mdn 1400m 59.5 (H Coffey 3) 8, Set weights, 1:23.93 (Last 600m 36.02), Good(4), Princeton Award 59 1, Volpe Risorsa 57 2, Ticket To The Moon 59.5 3, Btg $26.00, $16.00, $21.00 3rd to 800m, 5th turn. Laid out near turn.

Average effort at Terang last start. Not fancied.

Went to line only fairly at Benalla firstup. Prefer others.

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Colours navy, white diamond sash, white sleeves and cap, deep navy armband 5 br m Dr Doute’s – For We Are Many Trainer Aftab Shaikh (Kyneton) Owner A H Shaikh Career record 8:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $3215 9TH, 05Feb22 4.4L Kyneton 1st Mdn 1200m 53.5 (Ms M Price 12) 12, Set weights, 1:11.98 (Last 600m 36.03), Soft(5), Scampton 57 1, Luminara 57.5 2, Speedy Akeedy 59.5 3, Btg $201.00, $151.00 Last to turn. Taken back from wide barrier.

LAST, 20Feb22 6.7L Ballarat Mdn 1400m 53.5 (Ms M Price 9) 11, Set weights, 1:25.94 (Last 600m 34.86), Good(4), Improvident 59 1, Turn It Up Tommy 59 2, Kentahten 59 3, Btg $151.00, $101.00 Last to 800m, 10th turn. Slowly away.

Colours pink, white diamond, navy blue seams sleeves, pink and navy blue quartered cap 3 br f No Nay Never (US) – Kiwi Colleen (NZ) Trainer Ben & J D Hayes (Euroa) Owner N S & Mrs G C Psaltis, S Batterham, A Roden, S R Anthony, N B Donnelly, P Faulkner, M W Finemore, R Hirst, R J Kenna, T R Davidson, L A Noronha, Phicon Racing (Mgr: M Connick), Mrs W L Shepherd & L G Torpy Career record 2:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $1250 9TH, 11Sep21 8.2L Echuca 3yo Mdn 1300m 55 (L McNeil 10) 12, Set weights, 1:18.80 (Last 600m 36.69), Good(4), Silver Boots 58 1, Lastar 58 2, Invincible Crown 58 3, Btg $17.00, $26.00 10th to 800m, 11th turn.

9TH, 01Oct21 13L Echuca 1st Mdn 1400m 55 (L McNeil 4) 10, Set weights, 1:28.55 (Last 600m 37.33), Soft(6), Burning Power 55 1, Aneed Forspeed 59.5 2, Guaranteed 57 3, Btg $71.00, $41.00 9th to 800m, Last turn. Keen.

Strips fitter for 2 len 4th Rocket Park 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. First-up. Safely held at both runs to date. Others with more appeal.

12 OUR AMBITION (11) 57 Colours light blue and white stripes, lime sleeves and cap 3 b f Scissor Kick – Whirlpool Trainer G M Duryea (Corowa) Owner G J Canny, Mrs M J Canny, C J Canny & W M Canny Career record 2:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $500 9TH, 26Jan22 7L Wagga 1st Mdn 1200m 55.5 (J Mallyon 5) 12, Set weights, 1:10.87 (Last 600m 34.79), Good(4), Diamond Star 55.5 1, Bianco Vilano 57.5 2, Geminids 55.5 3, Btg $81.00, $101.00 11th to 800m, 9th turn. Slowly away.

12TH, 10Feb22 12.8L Wagga Mdn 1600m 56.5 (J Duffy 9) 13, Set weights, 1:39.20 (Last 600m 35.95), Good(3), Iverson 59 1, Lumber Dream 59 2, All About Ollie 59 3, Btg $101.00, $81.00 Last to 800m, 12th turn. Slowly away.

Freshened. Failed to make an impression at Wagga last time out. Appears tested.

13 STAGE PRINCESS (1) 57 Colours royal blue, white crossed sashes 3 br f Lonhro – Presenting Trainer Ben & J D Hayes (Euroa) Owner G Harvey Career record 2:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $1325 8TH, 07Sep21 8.4L Pakenham Synthetic Mdn 1200m 55 (P Moloney 2) 12, Set weights, 1:11.78 (Last 600m 34.97), Synthetic, He’s The Ultimate 57 1, Highground 57 2, Demarcay 57 3, Btg $7.00, $11.00 7th to 800m, 6th turn. Hampered near 200m.

Awkwardly placed near 200m.

LAST, 08Feb22 11.4L Ballarat Mdn 1200m 57 (D Stackhouse 8) 9, Set weights, 1:11.91 (Last 600m 34.82), Good(4), Dickensian 59 1, Bout 57.5 2, Volpe Risorsa 57 3, Btg $10.00, $9.00, $13.00 6th to 800m, 7th turn. Raced three wide. Inconvenienced near 600m. Became unbalanced.

Freshened. Was safely held at Ballarat first-up. Not keen.

14 WELL BRANDED (8) 57 Colours royal blue, white star, red cap 3 bl/br f Sebring – Brandish Trainer Patrick Payne (Plumpton) Owner J V O’Neill, M J Curtain, Mrs Le Jones, K C Jones, L R Buller, P A Gately, J F Lawrence, D Murkies, R J Pedrotti, M A Snowden, D W Allen, O K Chan, R M Hogg, A J Edmondson, Niugini Racing (Mgr: R M Allport), Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D H Kobritz), Lotave (Mgr: D J O’Neill) & Bakwood (Mgr: P Baker) Career record 6:0-1-1 Wins Prizemoney $11,745 9TH, 02Jan22 6.5L Terang 3yo Mdn 1200m 56 (J Hill 7) 11, Set weights, 1:11.89 (Last 600m 36.77), Good(4), Serene Moon 56 1, Excusez Moi 56 2, Nevada Breeze 58 3, Btg $9.00, $5.50 Last to 800m, 9th turn.

Slowly away. Dwelt at start (2L).

4TH, 20Feb22 2.4L Moe 3yo Mdn 1217m 56 (B Mertens 3) 10, Set weights, 1:13.97 (Last 600m 35.84), Good(4), Top Honours 58 1, Tipungwuti 58 2, Claudia Shiver 56 3, Btg $6.50, $7.50, $6.00 6th to 800m, 3rd turn. Pre race incident. Passed fit at barrier.

Fair effort without threatening at Moe at latest. Fitter third-up. Consider.

Cannot entertain.

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1100m 1.26 1 MONSOON REINS (15) 59.5 Colours black and white quarters, pink sleeves and cap 4 b g Wandjina – Decryption Trainer B J Goodwin (Seymour) Owner P B Wallace & Dr P R Wallace Career record 4:0-2-0 Wins Prizemoney $12,325 2ND, 26Oct21 1.5L, 2.8L Swan Hill Mdn 975m 59.5 (W Egan 1) 8, Set weights, 57.12s (Last 600m 34.84), Good(3), Moon And Back 55 1, Spurge 59.5 3, Equicentre 57.5 4, Btg $2.80, $3.20 2nd throughout.

9TH, 12Nov21 8.1L Moonee Valley-N Mdn 1200m 59.5 (J Fry 5) 10, Set weights, 1:13.40 (Last 600m 36.94), Soft(7), Spirit Of Giving 59.5 1, Indy Rose Warrior 56 2, Rose Tycoon 57.5 3, Btg $13.00, $21.00 8th to turn. Slowly away. Overraced early, middle stages. Vetted - no abnormalities.

Resuming. Placed in Mdn company at Ballarat first-up last campaign. One of the major players.

2 YUBARI (16) 59.5 Colours white, dark blue diamond, yellow sleeves and cap 5 bl/br g Kuroshio – Rukmani Trainer Craig Weeding (Wangaratta) Owner Mt Pleasant Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R I Hamilton) Career record 1:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $11TH, 22Aug20 12.8L Wangaratta Mdn 1100m 59.5 (R Beattie 13) 13, Set weights, 1:08.34 (Last 600m 37.24), Heavy(9), Sapeiro 54 1, Broccobama 58 2, Smart Design 59.5 3, Btg $41.00, $31.00 2nd to turn.

Had the benefit of 1/2 len win Douceur, Artiste 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. Resumes from long spell. Didn’t show much fight at debut.

Drawn off the track. Looking elsewhere.

3 EAMONN’S MEMORY (4) 59 Colours burgundy, white obelisk, hooped sleeves, white cap 3 b/br g Per Incanto (US) – In Memory Of (NZ) Trainer Andrew Dale (Wangaratta) Owner A Dale, J E Mullane, S Richter, G Watt, P Harrison, N Jones, S A Harrison, T Vinton, Mrs G Miller, Mrs R A Davies, C J Sessions, W M Gorman, A E Grantham, Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham), P M Fursdon & D Martin Career record 5:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $6000 7TH, 08Oct21 7.7L Albury 1st Mdn 1400m 56 (D Budler 5) 12, Set weights, 1:26.45 (Last 600m 39.09), Soft(6), Blessed Award 59 1, Deranged 56 inc 1 over 2, Albert’s Melody 59 3, Btg $5.50, $7.00, $5.00 4th settling, 5th 800m, 6th turn.

5TH, 10Feb22 3.8L Wagga Mdn 1000m 58.5 (J Martin 7) 13, Set weights, 58.53s (Last 600m 34.70), Good(3), Pretty Extreme 56.5 1, Wilful Spirit 57 2, Cocoshio 55 3, Btg $26.00, $41.00 8th to 800m, 9th turn.

Eased near 800m.

Freshened. Looking to others.

4 EMPIRE CLUB (13) 59 Colours yellow, purple chevrons and armbands, striped cap 3 b g Outstrip (GB) – Coquine (GB) Trainer Andrew Dale (Wangaratta) Owner P M Knight Career record 0:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $-

First start. No public trials. Tough alley.

Educated here. Watch betting.

15 NAUGHTS’N’CROSSES (7) 57 5 PHASE TWO (1) 59 Colours royal blue, white horseshoes, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white stars 3 ch f Dawn Approach (IR) – Elegant Machine (NZ) Trainer C J Davis (Wangaratta 1) Owner Mrs K J Davis, Mrs B J Arnott & S Patullo

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Colours navy, lime diamond band and sleeves, navy cap with lime diamond 3 b g Starcraft (NZ) – Pahlee Trainer John McArdle (Mornington) Owner Redgum 2016 (Mgr: B J Clayton) Career record 2:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $1450

10TH, 08Oct21 10.3L Cranbourne-N 3yo Mdn 1000m 58 (J Mott 7) 11, Set weights, 59.60s (Last 600m 36.09), Soft(6), My Yankee Girl 56 1, Dollar Chaser 58 2, Telegraph 58 3, Btg $10.00, $9.00 4th to 800m, 5th turn. Raced Greenly.

5TH, 20Feb22 11.2L Moe Mdn 1117m 59 (B Mertens 6) 9, Set weights, 1:06.51 (Last 600m 35.26), Good(4), Mystery Eclipse 57 1, Collison 59 2, Clymene 57 3, Btg $17.00, $13.00 5th throughout. Slowly away. Raced three wide.

4TH, 17Oct20 2.7L Bendigo 3yo , Fillies Mdn 1100m 57 (J Benbow 5) 6, Set weights, 1:06.94 (Last 600m 36.36), Heavy(9), My Best Effort 57 1, Countess Tessa 55.5 2, Luna Chara 55 3, Btg $6.50, $10.00 Last to 800m, 5th turn. Keen. Rider lost whip.

Ordinary at Moe first-up. Will only be fitter. One for multiples.

Primed for return with 4th Jimmy Rockford 800m Cranbourne Training barrier trial (C2) Heavy(9) Sept 13. Firstup from lengthy break. Hasn’t offered much fresh in the past. Needs luck from out there. Looks tested here.

6 SHEER CLASS (8) 59

12 JUNKO (9) 57

Colours white, green sash, black sleeves and cap 3 ch g Nicconi – Sheerkat Trainer Ben & J D Hayes (Euroa) Owner D A Hayes, K J & Mrs C A Paisley, S Najda, J W Geard, S Stojanovski, D F Bradbury, E R Broadbent, Mrs J A Helme, J M Johnstone, R J Keizer, Lindsay Park 2 (Mgr: D Rhoden), Lindsay Park 3 (Mgr: D Rhoden), D R Owen, Mrs J A Quinn, W G Reintals, B J Fisher & W P Smith Career record 0:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $-

Colours navy and white halves, navy cap 3 ch f Sooboog – Watch My Toosh Trainer M Price & M Kent Jnr (Cranbourne) Owner Mr M Price, Mr J Drechsler Career record 3:0-2-0 Wins Prizemoney $11,675 2ND, 07Jan22 0.8L, 3.8L Cranbourne-N Mdn 1000m 56 (Ms J Kah 5) 5, Set weights, 59.81s (Last 600m 35.68), Heavy(10), Estrapaz 58 1, Magic Drum 59.5 3, Mollymosa 57.5 4, Btg $1.70, $1.80, $1.60 (fav).

2nd throughout. Inconvenienced at start.

Raced Greenly. Too wet.

2ND, 04Feb22 2.5L, 0.5L Werribee 3yo , Fillies Mdn 1100m 57 (C Newitt 8) 10, Set weights, 1:05.75 (Last 600m 36.20), Good(4), Beaukati 57 1, Dream Inherit 55.5 3, Maly Malt 57 4, Btg $3.00, $4.60 4th to 800m, 3rd turn. Shifted out near 800m.

First start. Not seen at public trials.

Look to markets.

7 SHOOTOOSE (11) 59 Colours royal blue, gold stripes and hooped sleeves, quartered cap 3 ch g Shooting To Win – Fast And Loose Trainer Simon Zahra (Flemington) Owner Ellerton Zahra Racing Pty Ltd, Clanbrooke Racing, Sharing Winners Elite 1, Sharing Winners Elite 2, T Needham, M Needham, A Cowan, R Glynn, R Palczak, Something Similar, Collock Racing, E Harasimowicz, E Fischer, B Cooter, J Benbow, R Oke, A Sunjic, D Carmichael, Best And Fairest 3 & Lil Darlings Career record 5:0-0-2 Wins Prizemoney $13,500 3RD, 04Feb22 4.3L, 0.8L Moonee ValleyN 3yo Mdn 1200m 58 (J Mott 6) 8, Set weights, 1:10.79 (Last 600m 35.10), Good(3), Elite Icon 58 1, Suparazi 58 2, Zouvalu 56 4, Btg $17.00, $21.00 Last to 800m, 6th turn. Slowly away. Overraced in straight.

6TH, 16Feb22 3.7L Sandown-Hillside Mdn 1300m 59 (J Mott 6) 7, Set weights, 1:18.79 (Last 600m 34.48), Good(4), Chain 59 1, Heavenly Eagle 59 2, Spring Valley 57 3, Btg $17.00, $16.00, $21.00 4th to turn.

Wide throughout.

Battled on fairly at Sandown-Hillside last outing. Getting fitter. Back to easier level and should be very competitive. Each-way.

8 STARZ BARWON (10) 59 Colours yellow with blue sash 3 ch g Fighting Sun – Peninsula Dane Trainer D R Brideoake (Mornington) Owner G T Wells, W A Richardson, P J Beretta, B J Bourke, R G Freer, S McCarthy, S J Wallis, P A Johnson, M K Dawson, R J Pawsey, R D McQueen & The Beer Barons (Mgr: M J L Beretta) Career record 3:0-1-1 Wins Prizemoney $10,475 LAST, 28Jan22 17.6L Hamilton 3yo Mdn 1100m 58 (H Coffey 8) 8, Set weights, 1:06.46 (Last 600m 34.88), Heavy(9), Pocket Rox 58 1, Edgy Era 53 2, Recap 56 3, Btg $2.10, $3.20 (fav). 4th to 800m, 3rd turn. Slowly away. Raced wide without cover. Poor recovery.

3RD, 10Feb22 0.8L, sht 1/2 hd Kilmore 3yo Mdn 1107m 58 (B Allen 11) 11, Set weights, 1:05.11 (Last 600m 35.40), Good(4), Mr Freeze 58 1, Salem 58 2, Liming 56 4, Btg $3.00, $3.50 (fav). 3rd throughout. Raced three wide.

Freshened. Ran on well to place at Kilmore last time out. Must be considered.

9 TORO MAGIC (2) 59 Colours green, white sash, striped sleeves, quartered cap 3 b g Toronado (IR) – This Cat’s Magic Trainer D J O’Prey (Wodonga) Owner J A Brown, M Carmody, B Tarlinton, R Franks, Mrs E Lowndes, M Williams, D Lambrinos, G Lambrinos, D J McLeod, D G Heather, M J Mathey, D J Mathey, B Griffin, B Hawthorn, C Kerlin, G Allan, Whos Drivin Home & Mppc Racing Career record 0:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $5TH, 07Sep21 8.5L Wangaratta 1st 3YO Btria 900m, (Logan McNeil 5) 6, Catch weights, 54.26 secs , Track Soft(7), To The Point 1, King Ida 2, Schiller Salute 3, 5TH, 21Feb22 5.2L Benalla Btria 1000m, (Simon Miller 5) 6, Catch weights, 1:01.40 , Track Good(3), Burning Time 1, Mr Time 2, Spanish King 3,

First start. Makes debut here after 5-1/4 len 5th Burning Time 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21.

Trials: (2:0-0-0). Hasn’t shown up at the trials. Look to betting.

10 WAR DOG (12) 59 Colours silver, black brisbourne racing logo, sleeves and cap 3 br g Brazen Beau – Before The Present Trainer Ben Brisbourne (Wangaratta) Owner Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) Career record 1:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $600 8TH, 08May21 4.2L Donald 2yo Open 1200m 58 (J Duffy 7) 9, Set weights, 1:11.17 (Last 600m 35.20), Good(4), Deprivation 58 1, Pentegra 58 2, Karolinka 56 3, Btg $16.00, $31.00 7th to 800m, 6th turn.

Prepared for this with nk win Treloar, Stiller 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. First-up. Formerly with M Price & M Kent Jnr. Moderate debut and expect will need some more racing. Others better.

11 GEE BEE ESS (14) 57.5 Colours white, red and black gbs racing logo, striped sleeves and cap 4 bl/br m Testa Rossa – Nubian Trainer Richard Laming (Cranbourne) Owner Ms N Joyce, G Harvey, R Cullen, G F Stone, Mrs D Lagudi, Mrs J Laming, S B Laming, G B S Racing 1, Clairden Racing, Felgate Holdings, H R O’Neill, Mrs V Cassidy, Aj’s Bakery Pty Ltd & G Locantro Career record 2:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $1665 6TH, 15May20 6.5L Cranbourne-N 2yo , Fillies Mdn 1000m 57 (R Bayliss 9) 11, Set weights, 59.32s (Last 600m 35.32), Soft(5), Island Joy 57 1, Suprina 57 2, The Prater 57 3, Btg $5.00, $4.80, $6.00 8th to 800m, 9th turn. Raced wide without cover. Laid in near turn. Lacerations.

Freshened. Kept working to line at Werribee at latest. Among the dangers.

13 LA SARTHE (5) 57 Colours gold, green and cerise band and armbands, green and cerise stars cap 3 ch f Sebring – Princess Peggy Trainer Ms B Dunn (Tatura) Owner C Zhao Career record 0:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $WON, 13Jan22 nck, hd Tatura Btria 850m, (Hannah Le Blanc 1) 6, Catch weights, 52.22 secs , Track Soft(5), Sunset Lady 2, Hiroshi 3, Mister Wood 4, 7TH, 21Feb22 7.6L Benalla Btria 1000m, (J Baldock 7) 7, Catch weights, 1:01.20 , Track Good(3), Yubari 1, Douceur 2, Artiste 3,

First start. Readied for debut with 7-1/2 len last Yubari 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. Trials: (3:1-0-0).

Watch the market.

14 SIASHA JEWEL (6) 57 Colours blue, gold shamrock, diamond sleeves and cap 3 b f Reward For Effort – Peckish Trainer Ms D Scott (Albury) Owner Mrs J Adamo Career record 0:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $8TH, 08Nov21 4.3L Benalla Btria 1000m, (Tahlia Hope 8) 8, Catch weights, NTT , Track Good(4), Lennox View 1, Poker Scene 2, The Exchange 3, 3RD, 21Feb22 1L, 4.5L Benalla Btria 1000m, (J Keating 3) 6, Catch weights, NTT , Track Good(3), Royal Deel 1, Lafilio 2, Imposing Brook 4,

First start. Kicks off here after len, 4-1/2 len 3rd Royal Deel, Lafilio 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21.

Trials: (2:0-0-1). Look to betting.

15 LATE NIGHT REWARD (3) 59

Colours cerise and black diamonds, black sleeves, diamond cap 3 b g Reward For Effort – Croatian Quality Trainer K Hann (Bendigo) Owner Mrs L Newton, Miss C J Roberts, B S McLachlan, D J Nevill, D B Clark, F Butler, J Eastham, N Willis, N Hill, R N I Hann, D L Fuller, T Aitken, V Y K Ip & X J Moloney Career record 1:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $625 6TH, 26Oct21 6.4L Swan Hill Mdn 975m 57 (J Noonan 6) 8, Set weights, 57.12s (Last 600m 34.84), Good(3), Moon And Back 55 1, Monsoon Reins 59.5 2, Spurge 59.5 3, Btg $4.60, $3.20, $3.50 6th throughout.

Raced Greenly. Vetted - no abnormalities.

Resuming. Keep safe.

16 WHISPERING TYCOON (7) 59

Colours royal blue, pink diagonal stripes and striped sleeves, pink and royal blue seams cap 3 br g Written Tycoon – Quietzer Trainer Ben & J D Hayes (Flemington) Owner P B Devitt, C A Gordon, D J Gordon, R L Gordon & D A Hayes Career record 3:0-0-0 Wins Prizemoney $1250 10TH, 21Aug21 8.9L Wangaratta 3yo Mdn 1170m 58 (J Noonan 5) 11, Set weights, 1:09.65 (Last 600m 35.68), Soft(6), Big Apple 58 1, Dignified Doubt 56 2, Gulingi 58 3, Btg $4.00, $3.80, $4.60 led to turn. Lost a plate. Vetted - no abnormalities.

7TH, 11Sep21 3.5L Echuca 2nd Mdn 1000m 57 (B Mc Dougall 10) 10, Set weights, 1:00.39 (Last 600m 34.96), Good(4), Midnight Dream 57 1, Simply Inspiring 57.5 2, Stern Impulse 55 3, Btg $7.50, $10.00 6th to turn. Wide throughout.

Keen.

First-up. Not a noted first-up performer. Not likely.

Race 3

1170m 2.01

1 YELDARB (11) 65 Colours royal blue, gold checked sash and sleeves, gold and royal blue checked cap 7 ch g Nicconi – Very Bright Trainer D J McCarthy (Wangaratta 1) Owner D W Strain Career record 40:7-7-4 Wins 1000 (1) 1100 (1) 1170 (2) 1200 (1) 1300 (1) 1400 (1) Prizemoney $192,605 3RD, 22Sep21 1/2 nck, nck Flemington Bm70 1420m 60.5 (Ms T Hope 2) 13, Lim 55, 1:24.91 (Last 600m 35.74), Soft(5), Excelida 58.5 1, Naval Envoy 59.5 2, Cassius 60 4, Btg $51.00, $81.00 3rd to 800m, 2nd turn.

6TH, 17Oct21 5.3L Wodonga Bm64 1400m 61.5 (Ms H Le Blanc 7) 8, Lim 54, 1:24.04 (Last 600m 36.08), Soft(5), Yanacocha 60.5 1, Just Stellar 56.5 2, Almighty Will 59 3, Btg $2.50, $4.60, $4.20 5th settling, 4th 800m, 5th turn. Raced wide without cover.

Resuming. Has excellent first up record. Has had success at this track.

Has form in wet. Not out of this.

2 SMART ELISSIM (2) 61.5

8 SO YOU SHOP (5) 59

Colours white, green sash, black sleeves and cap 6 b g Smart Missile – Nobody But You Trainer Ben & J D Hayes (Euroa) Owner D A Hayes, M G Woodards, R L Dwyer, P F Carmody, Mrs M Doherty, Fatback Racing (Mgr: M S Blair), J Haines, P T Heinz, C F Kerr, R C Wright & J D Frizzell Career record 37:5-2-4 Wins 1100 (1) 1200 (2) 1206 (1) 1400 (1) Prizemoney $313,025 7TH, 19Jan22 7.4L Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 1200m 59.5 (L McNeil 7) 9, Lim 54, 1:09.81 (Last 600m 34.17), Good(3), Megamea 58 1, Murrami Express 58.5 2, D’Jumbuck 59.5 3, Btg $17.00, $21.00, $17.00 8th to turn.

6TH, 04Feb22 2.6L Moonee Valley-N Bm64 1200m 61.5 (L Nolen 8) 11, Lim 55, 1:11.09 (Last 600m 35.92), Good(3), Shotmaker 60.5 1, Rock Tycoon 59 2, Peidra 59.5 3, Btg $15.00, $16.00 8th to 800m, 7th turn.

Colours blue, white southern cross and cap 5 b/br g So You Think (NZ) – Topshopper Trainer G W Egan (Mansfield) Owner Southern Cross Racing (Mgr: P Corr) Career record 25:4-2-3 Wins 1106 (1) 1200 (1) 1300 (1) 1350 (1) Prizemoney $93,285 3RD, 07Feb22 1L, 1.5L Benalla Bm58 1106m 61 (Ms H Williams 11) 11, Lim 54, 1:05.80 (Last 600m 34.96), Good(4), Squami 62.5 1, What A Sham 62 2, Burning The Clock 63 4, Btg $21.00 led to turn. Keen.

Hung out in straight.

4TH, 18Feb22 4.4L Benalla Bm58 1412m 61 (Ms H Williams 9) 11, Lim 54, 1:24.71 (Last 600m 36.19), Good(3), Sunshine Moshe 58.5 1, Big Darryl 61 2, The Talking Toff 62 3, Btg $7.50, $11.00 led settling, 2nd turn.

Freshened. Far from disgraced at Moonee Valley last start. Place hope.

3 MATTASH (13) 60 Colours royal blue, gold checked sash and sleeves, green and royal blue checked cap 3 b g Reward For Effort – Sister Solie Trainer D J McCarthy (Wangaratta 1) Owner D W Strain & M Strain Career record 7:2-2-0 Wins 1170 (1) 1590 (1) Prizemoney $51,555 WON, 26Nov21 1.8L, 2.3L Wodonga Bm58 1590m 62 (Ms T Hope 7) 7, Lim 54, 1:42.85 (Last 600m 38.16), Heavy(10), Lady Kermadec 62 2, Benjamery 60 3, Fromista 57 4, Btg $4.60, $8.50 led throughout.

5TH, 10Dec21 1.4L Moonee Valley-N 3yo Bm64 1600m 58.5 (Ms T Hope 6) 7, Lim 55, 1:37.33 (Last 600m 37.16), Good(4), Invincible Crown 59 1, Lady Court 57.5 2, Medal 58 3, Btg $7.50, $12.00 led to turn.

First-up. Handles wet ground. Will need some luck from a tricky gate. Knockout chance.

4 RIDDLERO (10) 60 Colours purple and gold diamonds, white sleeves and cap 3 b g Bon Hoffa – Strimeni Trainer D J McCarthy (Wangaratta 1) Owner D W Strain, D J McCarthy, T M Whiley, J Wohlers, A Haring, D R Wallace, P J Dowling, Wangaratta Magpies Punters Club & Wobbler V Career record 4:2-0-2 Wins 1100 (1) 1175 (1) Prizemoney $32,530 WON, 05Nov21 sht nck, 2.8L Albury Cls 1 1175m 59 (N Heywood 6) 13, Lim 55, 1:09.67 (Last 600m 36.98), Soft(5), Atomic Selfie 58.5 2, Strawberry Swing 55 3, Miss Isolation 53.5 4, Btg $2.50, $3.50 (fav). 2nd to turn.

3RD, 24Nov21 sht hd, 1.5L SandownLakeside 3yo Bm64 1200m 58.5 (Ms T Hope 5) 7, Lim 56.5, 1:10.91 (Last 600m 34.72), Good(4), Guardian Spirit 59 1, Big Apple 59.5 2, Gulf Of Aden 59 4, Btg $15.00, $16.00 3rd to 800m, 4th turn.

Fitter for 4 len win Over The World, Mathew 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. Resuming. Unknown in wet. Unlikely to trouble some of these.

5 BROADSIDE ARMOUR (12) 59.5 Colours emerald green, red sleeves and cap 5 br g Helmet – Paeroa Trainer P F Maher (Wodonga) Owner J W Maher, P F Maher, S J Maher, Miss A L Maher, Mrs J P Maher & Mrs A Maher Career record 11:2-0-1 Wins 1000 (1) 1400 (1) Prizemoney $45,460 4TH, 21Jan22 1.6L Flemington Bm64 1100m 59.5 (B Prebble 3) 12, Lim 57, 1:04.11 (Last 600m 33.84), Good(3), Yulong Knight 63 1, El Salto 59 2, Fortune Follows 59 3, Btg $26.00, $31.00, $26.00 2nd to 800m, 3rd 400m. Laid in during race. Proved difficult to ride out. Rider told to use more vigour.

6TH, 06Feb22 1.6L Bendigo Bm64 1100m 59.5 (B Mc Dougall 1) 12, Lim 55.5, 1:04.30 (Last 600m 34.82), Good(3), Tax Free Prophet 59.5 1, Red Hot Nicc 58.5 2, Predetermined 60 3, Btg $26.00, $17.00, $21.00 5th to turn.

Freshened. Has come up with a horror draw. Prefer others.

6 ALMAS (3) 59 Colours yellow, royal blue stripes and armbands, red cap 7 ch g Mulaazem – Canzero Trainer Tim Davies (Echuca) Owner T N Davies, A McGillivray, J Cumming, Mrs J M Simpson, S Le Poidevin, B M Quayle, G Fraser, L Middlebrook, T Robinson & L D Spalding Career record 44:7-5-3 Wins 1000 (1) 1100 (2) 1106 (1) 1115 (1) 1200 (2) Prizemoney $124,480 8TH, 04Feb22 4.5L Moonee Valley-N Bm64 1200m 60.5 (D Stackhouse 11) 11, Lim 55, 1:11.09 (Last 600m 35.92), Good(3), Shotmaker 60.5 1, Rock Tycoon 59 2, Peidra 59.5 3, Btg $81.00, $101.00 Last to 800m, 10th turn. Taken back from wide barrier. Held up on straightening.

LAST, 20Feb22 11.5L Ballarat Bm64 1200m 60 (Thomas Stockdale 2) 9, Lim 54, 1:10.94 (Last 600m 34.48), Good(3), The Siscos Kid 60.5 1, Governor Landy 58 2, Lumber Punk 58.5 3, Btg $21.00, $31.00 6th to 800m, 8th turn.

Couldn’t show a turn of foot in similar class at Ballarat last time out. Prefer on top of the ground. Rank outsider.

7 ROCKET PARK (8) 59 Colours hot pink, navy blue vertical halves, hooped sleeves, hot pink cap with navy blue star 6 ch g Squamosa – Fairy Story Trainer K J Aldous (Benalla) Owner K J Aldous, L C B Chapman, Mrs M R Aldous, W D Coles, S G Walker, J W Richardson, Miss R H Aldous, L G Boyd, Mrs S Terry & Mrs B S Tossol Career record 3:1-1-1 Wins 1200 (1) Prizemoney $24,990 2ND, 12Oct19 lng nck, 1.8L Albury Mdn 1175m 59 (M A Cahill 1) 14, Lim 55, 1:10.47 (Last 600m 36.33), Good(4), Maazle 57 1, Saint Henry 58.5 3, Zarsnip 58 4, Btg $3.50, $4.20, $3.80 led to turn. Raced Greenly.

WON, 14Mar21 1.3L, 2L Yarra Glen 4yo and UP Mdn 1200m 59.5 (J Bowditch 2) 10, Set weights, 1:12.30 (Last 600m 36.54), Soft(5), Rich Sun 59.5 2, Capito 59.5 3, Lady Lockhart 57.5 4, Btg $5.00 led throughout. Inconvenienced at start.

Strips fitter for len win Precast, Carnival Kingdom 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. First-up. 2kg claimer engaged. Boasts an impressive fresh record. Can figure here.

One for exotics.

9 EL COHETE (6) 58.5 Colours purple and gold diamonds, white sleeves, black cap 5 b g Super Easy (NZ) – Lycme Trainer D J McCarthy (Wangaratta 1) Owner D J McCarthy Career record 19:3-2-2 Wins 1100 (2) 1200 (1) Prizemoney $107,090 8TH, 29Dec21 5.8L Gosford 4yo and UP Cls 4 1200m 55.5 (R Bayliss 1) 9, Lim 55, 1:11.34 (Last 600m 35.45), Soft(7), Never Second 57.5 1, Kibosh 58 2, River Mac 55 3, Btg $8.50, $10.00, $9.00 4th to 800m, 8th turn. Began awkwardly. Vetted - no abnormalities.

9TH, 05Jan22 5.2L Warwick Farm Bm72 1200m 56 inc 1 over (J Collett 1) 11, Lim 54, 1:10.57 (Last 600m 34.79), Soft(5), Broken Arrows 58.5 1, Cafe Royal 58 2, Jailbreak 60 3, Btg $9.00, $10.00, $8.00 6th to turn. Vetted - no abnormalities.

Returning from let-up. Previously trained by Joseph Pride. Just battled home in stronger class at Warwick Farm at latest. Effective wet. Place appeal only.

10 CHAIRMAN’S CHOICE (9) 58

Colours black, silver mp motif, white star cap 6 b/gr g Reliable Man (GB) – Fifth Avenue (FR) Trainer Andrew Dale (Wangaratta) Owner A Dale, J Jenvey, M K Ryan, E Damin, Miss M R Dale, F J Dale, Mrs H J Murphy, Ace Racing (Mgr: L D Finnerty), Mitchell Farm Racing (Mgr: R Mitchell), Mrs D A Craven, Mrs J A Breban, S M Breban, B M White & G M White Career record 45:5-6-7 Wins 1100 (2) 1300 (1) 1408 (1) 1800 (1) Prizemoney $126,300 4TH, 04Feb22 2.2L Moonee Valley-N Bm64 955m 58.5 (B Mc Dougall 2) 12, Lim 55, 55.94s (Last 600m 34.68), Good(3), Young Liam 61 1, Mister Monaro 57 2, Destiny Diamond 60.5 3, Btg $41.00, $31.00 7th to 800m, 5th turn. Slowly away.

6TH, 18Feb22 4.5L Moonee Valley-N Bm64 1200m 56.5 (Thomas Stockdale 4) 9, Lim 55, 1:11.72 (Last 600m 35.54), Good(3), Rock Tycoon 59 1, Important Product 60 2, She’s Booming 59 3, Btg $17.00, $21.00 4th to 800m, 3rd turn.

Coming off an average run in stronger company at Moonee Valley last start.

Others with more appeal.

11 SURICATE (1) 57 Colours royal blue 3 b f Exceed And Excel – Antelucan Trainer A & S Freedman (Mornington) Owner Godolphin (Mgr: V G Cox) Career record 2:1-0-0 Wins 1106 (1) Prizemoney $17,650 WON, 30Aug21 0.8L, 1/2 hd Benalla 3yo , Fillies Mdn 1106m 57 (Z Spain 5) 9, Set weights, 1:06.86 (Last 600m 35.45), Soft(5), Isles Of Avalon 57 2, Star Waltz 57 3, Antipodes 57 4, Btg $2.90, $3.50, $2.80 6th to 800m, 4th turn. Crowded at start.

5TH, 26Jan22 4.4L Caulfield 3yo , Fillies Bm70 1100m 56.5 (M Zahra 3) 7, Lim 54, 1:03 (Last 600m 34.10), Good(4), Asfoora 58.5 1, Jillette 57 2, For Real Life 56.5 3, Btg $5.50, $4.60, $5.00 Last to turn. Hung out near 600m. Vetted - no abnormalities.

Freshened. Should find this a bit easier.

Good draw. Take beating.

12 WHAT A SHAM (4) 57 Colours turquoise, pink lr, diagonal halved sleeves, pink cap 4 b m Shamexpress (NZ) – Eagle’s Reach Trainer Patrick Payne (Plumpton) Owner Mrs L M Bonnington, R L Bonnington, G Millington & M W Scott Career record 10:1-3-4 Wins 1218 (1) Prizemoney $43,680 2ND, 07Feb22 1L, 1.5L Benalla Bm58 1106m 62 (H Coffey 5) 11, Lim 54, 1:05.80 (Last 600m 34.96), Good(4), Squami 62.5 1, So You Shop 61 3, Burning The Clock 63 4, Btg $4.00, $3.50, $3.80 7th to 800m, 8th turn. Keen.

2ND, 25Feb22 1.5L, 1.3L Sale Bm58 1010m 60 (Ms H Edgley 4) 9, Lim 57, 58.47s (Last 600m 33.80), Good(4), I’m Cheeky 62.5 1, San Telmos Fire 61.5 3, Isolating 61.5 4, Btg $1.70, $1.90 (fav). Last to 800m, 8th turn. Laid in near 100m.

Racing well. Closed from well back to fill the minors at short odds at Sale last outing. Nice gate. Major player.

13 IFFUWISH (7) 56.5 Colours green, gold diamond, armbands, white cap 3 b f Iffraaj (GB) – Starwish Trainer S P Nichols (Mornington) Owner S P Nichols, M J Gray, I G Macdonald, L Neofytou, P M Schols, G F Strachan, Mrs L Jones, G I Lusk, A R Papst, M A Schroeder, K P Seymour, D J Sutherland, Miss S L Harwood, J M Simmons, Miss J Spithill, R D Cooper, Ms M M Bourne & D B Racing 6 (Mgr: P L McLean) Career record 3:1-0-0 Wins 1100 (1) Prizemoney $15,950 6TH, 06Oct21 4.4L Sale 3yo Bm64 1206m 57.5 (J Noonan 7) 7, Lim 54, 1:11.35 (Last 600m 36.20), Soft(6), Dragon Admiral 60 1, Soobooma 59 2, Island Edition 59.5 3, Btg $17.00, $21.00 Last to turn.

5TH, 16Feb22 3.4L Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 1000m 57.5 (J Mott 3) 8, Lim 56.5, 57.56s (Last 600m 33.37), Good(4), Lloyd’s Crown 61 1, Prowling 59 2, Throw At Da Stumps 59 3, Btg $21.00, $26.00 4th to 800m, 5th turn. Keen.

Wasn’t all that far away at SandownHillside first-up. Meeting easier opposition here. Strips fitter. In the mix.

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1300m 2.36 1 BUCHAN HOAKS (5) 60 Colours royal blue, yellow seams, hooped sleeves, quartered cap 6 ch g Turffontein – My Hoaks Trainer G L Donaldson (Bendigo) Owner G Donaldson & Mrs E Pontelandolfo Career record 41:5-4-8 Wins 1200 (1) 1590 (1) 1600 (2) 1624 (1) Prizemoney $111,040 9TH, 10Dec21 6.7L Moonee Valley-N 4yo and UP Bm64 1600m 56 (L Neindorf 6) 10, Lim 55, 1:37.42 (Last 600m 35.80), Good(4), Starspangled Baby 58.5 1, Pitchanun 56.5 2, Angel Rock 56.5 3, Btg $41.00, $81.00, $61.00 5th settling, 6th 1200m, 5th 800m, 6th turn. Raced wide without cover. Eased near 200m.

2ND, 19Feb22 2.3L, 0.5L Bendigo Rst58 1300m 58 (Ms H Edgley 9) 12, Lim 54, 1:17.44 (Last 600m 35.18), Good(3), Sly Corner 60 1, Rivaldo 59 3, Dexa Bill 57 4, Btg $11.00, $7.50, $8.00 led to turn.

Handy and boxed on fairly to fill the minors at Bendigo last time out. Has wet form. Decent alley. Can play a role.

2 ROYAL DEEL (11) 60 Colours purple and gold diamonds, white sleeves and cap 5 b g Dundeel (NZ) – Raniesha Trainer D J McCarthy (Wangaratta 1) Owner D J McCarthy, D R Wallace, Sublime, P M Oates, Let’s Trot, M W Johns, Ms S Gambrell, W A Cooper, Miss D Tancredi, L Pace, Ms J M Kinsman, T Bright, B Booth, M Holmes, D Holmes, J L Cooper, D Hines, P J Bright, B C Jackel & C R Snowdon Career record 6:1-0-1 Wins 2000 (1) Prizemoney $14,055 4TH, 24Oct21 2.2L St Arnaud Mdn 1550m 59.5 (R Mc Leod 9) 10, Set weights, 1:36.09 (Last 600m 37.06), Good(4), Twelve Stars 57.5 1, Night Terror 57.5 2, Carpentasia 57.5 3, Btg $3.80, $3.50 (fav). 7th to 800m, 6th turn. Raced three wide.

WON, 04Nov21 0.5L, lng hd Wangaratta Mdn 2000m 59.5 (Ms T Hope 10) 10, Set weights, 2:06.10 (Last 600m 36.14), Good(4), Shakhani 57.5 2, Takhi Kahn 58 3, Logan Court 59.5 4, Btg $3.80, $3.50, $4.00 (fav). led throughout. Laid out in straight.

Had the benefit of len win Lafilio, Siasha Jewel 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. Resuming. Wasn’t far away in Mdn company at Swan Hill first-up last campaign. Commands respect.

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9TH, 13Feb22 5.3L Werribee Rst58 1400m 59.5 (Lachlan King 10) 12, Lim 54, 1:26.14 (Last 600m 35.96), Good(4), Melissa Kate 57 1, Kermalaw 60 2, Hit The Moon 58 3, Btg $4.20, $6.50 8th settling, 2nd 800m, 3rd turn. Raced wide without cover. Vetted - no abnormalities.

Went to line only fairly at Werribee last outing. Good gate. Strong claims.

7 OFENBACH (4) 58.5 Colours purple and gold diamonds, white sleeves, black cap 5 b/br g Ilovethiscity – Be Mine Trainer D J McCarthy (Wangaratta 1) Owner D J McCarthy & G C Campbell Career record 11:2-1-1 Wins 1175 (1) 1200 (1) Prizemoney $25,575 9TH, 16Nov21 6.3L Wangaratta Bm58 1170m 63 (Ms T Hope 10) 11, Lim 56, 1:10.21 (Last 600m 35.42), Soft(7), Kaniva 60 1, Dissedge 60 2, Bellarina Magic 59 3, Btg $21.00, $31.00 Last to 800m, 9th turn.

Hung in in straight.

8TH, 11Dec21 8L Wangaratta 2nd Rst58 1300m 58 (Ms K Quilty 5) 12, Lim 54, 1:16.86 (Last 600m 36.01), Good(3), Elmore Lad 59.5 1, Redollix 57.5 2, Bromelia 57 3, Btg $31.00, $41.00, $31.00 Last to turn. Began awkwardly. Ordered to trial.

Prepared for this with 3/4 len 2nd Button Pusher 1000m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. First-up. Generally gets back in races. Looking elsewhere.

8 SLY SAMBA DEER (3) 58.5 Colours lime green, light blue yoke, yellow sash 5 b g Redente – Slyanna Trainer Russell Osborne (Benalla) Owner Dr C P Duddy & R A Osborne Career record 35:4-2-4 Wins 1100 (1) 1106 (1) 1206 (1) 1209 (1) Prizemoney $92,675 3RD, 07Feb22 sht 1/2 hd, 2.3L Benalla Bm58 1406m 60.5 (H Coffey 1) 10, Lim 54, 1:25.52 (Last 600m 36.82), Good(4), Valoyd 61.5 1, Judge Jeanine 60 2, Mulofdubai 58 4, Btg $3.80, $4.60 3rd to 800m, 2nd turn.

7TH, 18Feb22 5.5L Benalla Bm58 1412m 60.5 (H Coffey 8) 11, Lim 54, 1:24.71 (Last 600m 36.19), Good(3), Sunshine Moshe 58.5 1, Big Darryl 61 2, The Talking Toff 62 3, Btg $5.50, $7.00 3rd to turn. Shifted in at start. Overraced early stages. Hung in in straight.

Average effort at Benalla last time out.

3kg claimer engaged. Has form in wet.

Drawn favourably. In the mix.

3 AGRO (14) 59.5

9 BINT ALQAMAR (15) 58

Colours yellow, black maltese cross 4 b g Rubick – My Cookie Monster Trainer Ms D Scott (Albury) Owner Ms J Baker Career record 6:1-0-0 Wins 1108 (1) Prizemoney $15,350 10TH, 30Oct21 13.8L Dubbo Cls 1 1200m 58 (K Dunbar 3) 12, Lim 55, 1:09.63 , Good(4), Kite Flight 55.5 1, De Forerunner 55.5 2, Don’t Question Me 56 3, Btg $13.00, $15.00 5th to 800m, 8th turn.

Eased near 1000m. Vetted - no abnormalities. Ordered to trial.

LAST, 18Feb22 10.5L Benalla Bm58 1212m 62 (J Noonan 3) 8, Lim 54, 1:11.93 (Last 600m 35.54), Good(3), Grey Whisper 59.5 1, Turn Back Time 60.5 2, Miss Verbier 61 3, Btg $31.00, $61.00 2nd to turn.

Slowly away.

Colours navy blue, cream checks, quartered cap 4 gr m Puissance De Lune (IR) – Salasun Trainer P F Maher (Wodonga) Owner P F Maher, J Gilbee, M Viola, D J Brooks, T Wilson, T Muller, M Halabi & R Halabi Career record 6:1-0-1 Wins 1300 (1) Prizemoney $16,705 8TH, 18Jan22 6.5L Wagga Cls 1 1300m 56.5 (J Mallyon 1) 13, Lim 55, 1:16.87 (Last 600m 34.79), Good(4), Cool Lad 60 1, Bonvalante 53 2, Electric Storm 58 3, Btg $13.00, $9.00, $12.00 7th to 800m, 4th turn. Overraced middle stages.

10TH, 03Feb22 8.3L Albury Cls 1 1400m 56.5 (B Loy 11) 14, Lim 55, 1:24.52 (Last 600m 36.48), Good(4), Shecago 55 1, Bon’s Kingdom 55 2, La Valkyrie 55 3, Btg $6.00, $6.50, $6.00 8th to 800m, 7th turn.

Slowly away.

On pace but weakened right out of it at Benalla first-up. Drawn poorly. No appeal.

4 CAT D’ORO (7) 59.5 Colours royal blue, horse silhouette, white chicken silhouette and cap 4 b g Medaglia D’Oro (US) – Catkins Trainer Matthew Brown (Cranbourne) Owner Miss L Groves, Mrs L M Brown, B D’Abaco, Mrs E D’Abaco, K Maher, N S Moorcroft, J Moorcroft, B R Hoenger, M McGuinness, E Hennessy, P Deveney, M F O’Shea, F Ferati, G Hunt & Mrs L Hunt Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown) Career record 14:1-2-3 Wins 1200 (1) Prizemoney $59,965 4TH, 31Jan22 4.5L Sale Bm58 1106m 60 (Ms K Quilty 5) 7, Lim 54, 1:04.86 (Last 600m 35.12), Heavy(9), I’m Cheeky 60.5 1, Rolling Moss 62 2, Tranquil Bay 59.5 3, Btg $8.50, $13.00, $12.00 4th to 800m, 3rd turn. Began awkwardly.

5TH, 13Feb22 1L Werribee Rst58 1400m 59.5 (B Higgins 1) 12, Lim 54, 1:26.14 (Last 600m 35.96), Good(4), Melissa Kate 57 1, Kermalaw 60 2, Hit The Moon 58 3, Btg $8.50, $12.00 led settling, 4th turn.

Gave good account at Werribee at latest. Handles the sting out of the ground. Place.

5 O’REG (6) 59.5 Colours white, royal blue stripes, white sleeves, royal blue cap 7 b g O’Lonhro – Rego’s Lady Trainer A Fitzgerald (Wangaratta 1) Owner M S Lynch, N E Murdoch, C Adams, Mrs T Adams & J D Fitzgerald Career record 16:2-3-0 Wins 1000 (1) 1212 (1) Prizemoney $42,775 10TH, 03Feb22 5.4L Albury Cls 2 1000m 58 (N Heywood 6) 12, Lim 55, 58.31s (Last 600m 34.67), Good(4), Magnetic 57 1, Spiteful 53.5 2, Art Academy 52 3, Btg $6.00, $9.00 8th to 800m, 7th turn. Keen.

Crowded near 800m. Became unbalanced.

2ND, 19Feb22 0.8L, sht 1/2 hd Bendigo Rst58 1100m 59.5 (Michael Poy 9) 10, Lim 54, 1:04.60 (Last 600m 35.04), Good(4), Hurry Scurry 57.5 1, Lady Cumberland 58 3, Next Generation 59 4, Btg $21.00, $31.00, $26.00 7th to 800m, 3rd turn.

Hampered at start. Raced three wide.

Not keen.

6 BILL THE BEE (1) 59 Colours white, flying start syndications logo, black and teal checked sleeves, quartered cap 6 b g So You Think (NZ) – Paint By Numbers Trainer K Hann (Bendigo) Owner K P Hann, J N Franklin, D M Lowe, C D Hay, B J Kennedy, R N I Hann, C Anderson, T R Thomson, G E Jesberg, N Shanley, Mrs D Perrett, B Delosa, M R Cleal, M J Wallace, M D O’Reilly, P J Dornan, D P Stone & C Bennett Masked Bandits Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs W Dixon) & Wolf Of Wall Street (Mgr: X J Moloney) Career record 29:3-4-3 Wins 1400 (1) 1406 (1) 1600 (1) Prizemoney $126,210 2ND, 30Jan22 hd, 0.8L Donald Rst58 1350m 59.5 (Lachlan King 4) 11, Lim 54, 1:20.72 , Good(4), Simkin 60 1, Melissa Kate 57 3, Chevron Prince 58 4, Btg $4.00, $4.60, $4.20 (eq fav). led settling, 2nd 800m, led turn.

Freshened. Lacked a pick-up and only plugged to line at Albury at latest.

Badly drawn. Place claims.

10 FEMININE MYSTIQUE (13) 58

Colours white, emerald green maltese cross, quartered cap 5 b m Skilled – Our Princess Mir Trainer Richard Laming (Cranbourne) Owner R J C Green, Final Furlong Thoroughbreds, G Harvey, L Corbitt, L Reichelt, H Wawrzynski & K Baird Career record 9:1-1-1 Wins 1400 (1) Prizemoney $27,150 6TH, 11Sep21 2.1L Echuca Rst58 1600m 58 (B Mc Dougall 4) 10, Lim 54, 1:40.22 (Last 600m 36.04), Good(3), Misterzee 59.5 1, Anchorman 60 2, Vitesse Breeze 60 3, Btg $10.00, $11.00, $10.00 2nd to turn.

9TH, 29Jan22 6.7L Sapphire Coast Bm58 1200m 60 (J Maskiell 6) 10, Lim 55, 1:09.79 (Last 600m 34.35), Good(3), Alan 55 1, Blood River 57.5 2, El Prados 59.5 3, Btg $16.00, $13.00 6th to 800m, 7th turn.

Freshened. Just battled home at Sapphire Coast first-up. Has struggled on wet tracks. Awkwardly drawn.

Looking to others.

11 HIT THE MOON (2) 58 Colours olive, white circle, hooped cap 4 ch g All Too Hard – Shoot The Stars Trainer Luke Oliver (Cranbourne) Owner N Gopaul, A Westwood, B Stensholt, Mrs R Kelleher, B Harley, C Petrolo, C Scriven, J Harms, Mrs J Greaves, M Grigg, M Bainbridge, Mrs J Bainbridge, Mrs N Hamilton, Mrs P Allardice, P Shaw, T Yamamoto, Mrs T Helweg, C Messerle & Mrs N Messerle Career record 12:1-0-1 Wins 1100 (1) Prizemoney $20,975 4TH, 06Feb22 2.2L Ararat Rst58 1300m 58 (Liam Riordan 10) 10, Lim 54, 1:18.82 (Last 600m 36.60), Good(4), Fabian’s Spirit 59 1, Mighty Feat 58.5 2, Cracking Night 60 3, Btg $7.00, $7.50, $6.50 4th to 800m, 3rd turn. Raced three wide. Laid in throughout.

3RD, 13Feb22 nse, lng nck Werribee Rst58 1400m 58 (C Newitt 2) 12, Lim 54, 1:26.14 (Last 600m 35.96), Good(4), Melissa Kate 57 1, Kermalaw 60 2, Miss Epernay 54 4, Btg $7.50, $5.50 5th to 800m, 6th turn.

Held up near 400m.

Worked home solidly to place at Werribee last start. Drawn to receive every chance. Has claims.

12 PARIS GEM (9) 58 Colours black, light blue hoops and cap 7 ch m Von Costa De Hero – Jeweller’s Gem Trainer Ms S Naylor (Kyneton) Owner Miss S Naylor & J A J Fowler Career record 52:4-3-4 Wins 1200 (1) 1400 (2) 1469 (1) Prizemoney $102,667 5TH, 25Jan22 2.3L Kilmore Bm58 1207m 57.5 (Ms S Clarke 6) 9, Lim 54, 1:11.30 (Last 600m 34.63), Good(3), Euphegenia 61.5 1, Armed 62 2, Valoyd 61.5 3, Btg $13.00, $26.00, $21.00 8th to turn.

4TH, 10Feb22 3.3L Kilmore Bm58 1457m 60.5 (J Hill 2) 7, Lim 54, 1:30.96 (Last 600m 35.74), Good(3), Little Faifo 58 1, The Talking Toff 62 2, Kamo 63 3, Btg $5.00, $4.60, $5.00 5th to turn.

Freshened. Fair effort without threatening at Kilmore last outing. 1.5kg claimer engaged. Keep safe.

13 DRESS CODE (10) 56.5 Colours royal blue, orange sleeves and cap 4 b m Myboycharlie (IR) – Star Attire Trainer J E & C Ledger (Wangaratta 1) Owner Mrs K J Ledger, B W Ledger, C C Ledger, A G Tabor, Mrs J A Madgwick, B E Madgwick, C Rothwell, P Rothwell, Mrs C Rothwell, P A Parker, M D Morabito, Miss A M Ryan & Mrs A T McKellar Career record 11:1-0-0 Wins 1590 (1) Prizemoney $20,225 8TH, 07Feb22 6.6L Benalla Bm58 1406m 59.5 (P Moloney 9) 10, Lim 54, 1:25.52 (Last 600m 36.82), Good(4), Valoyd 61.5 1, Judge Jeanine 60 2, Sly Samba Deer 60.5 3, Btg $16.00, $21.00 4th to turn. Raced three wide.

6TH, 18Feb22 5L Benalla Bm58 1412m 59 (P Moloney 2) 11, Lim 54, 1:24.71 (Last 600m 36.19), Good(3), Sunshine Moshe 58.5 1, Big Darryl 61 2, The Talking Toff 62 3, Btg $41.00, $51.00 5th to turn.

Coming off an average run at Benalla last time out. Appears tested.

14 GHOSTED (8) 55.5 Colours silver, black checked sash, cerise sleeves, star cap 4 br/gr m Redente – Sky Flyte (NZ) Trainer Ben Brisbourne (Wangaratta) Owner M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart Career record 13:1-2-1 Wins 1400 (1) Prizemoney $30,120 LAST, 07Jan22 7.9L Hobart Cls 3 1200m 54 (Ms S Carr 3) 8, Lim 54, 1:12.48 (Last 600m 35.08), Good(4), Hellova Night 56 1, Summer Fire 52.5 2, Zagame 54 3, Btg $41.00, $26.00 5th to turn.

13TH, 13Feb22 7.3L Hobart Cls 1 1200m 54.5 (B Muhcu 2) 14, Lim 54, 1:12.42 (Last 600m 35.95), Good(4), Fivefingerdiscount 57.5 1, Lord Whitegate 56.5 2, Gee Gee Raindrops 52 3, Btg $26.00, $41.00, $31.00 10th to 800m, 7th turn.

Formerly with J K Blacker. Struggling to make an impression. Can’t have.

15 LUSTFUL LASS (16) 54 Colours royal blue, white stars, red and white striped sleeves and cap 6 b m Best Choice – Fire Of Desire Trainer C J Davis (Wangaratta 1) Owner Mrs K J Davis Career record 13:1-0-1 Wins 1200 (1) Prizemoney $7472 WON, 20Feb22 hd, sht hd Yea Rst 1200m 60 (Chelsea Heard 5) 8, Lim 63, 1:14.37 , Good(3), Bold As A Button 63 2, Kuroyume 68.5 3, Starcrippa 67.5 4, Btg $26.00 .

4TH, 26Feb22 3.8L Dederang Rst 1000m 60.5 (Chelsea Heard 6) 7, Lim 63, 59.10 secs , Good(4), At Large 66.5 1, California Vanture 66 2, Shotchu 67.5 3, Btg $6.50 .

Untested in wet. Drawn off the track.

Not fancied.

16 DESTINY’S DEE DAY (12) 54

Colours orange, black stars, sleeves and cap, orange stars 5 b m Reward For Effort – Set Dayan Trainer C J Davis (Wangaratta 1) Owner B R Knight, R Montebruno, G McNab, D West, Ms K J Davis & Mrs B J Arnott Career record 27:3-1-2 Wins 1000 (2) 1200 (1) Prizemoney $39,725 9TH, 19Feb22 11L Bendigo Rst58 1100m 52 (Ms H Le Blanc 5) 10, Lim 54, 1:04.60 (Last 600m 35.04), Good(4), Hurry Scurry 57.5 1, O’Reg 59.5 2, Lady Cumberland 58 3, Btg $101.00 5th to 800m, Last turn.

Eased near 600m.

LAST, 26Feb22 9L Yarra Glen Rst58 1000m 54 (Ms J Da Rose 9) 9, Lim 54, 57.51s (Last 600m 33.62), Good(3), Avid General 53 1, A Lone Hero 59 2, Red Jewels 56.5 3, Btg $101.00, $151.00 7th to 800m, Last turn.

Keen.

Racing poorly. Cannot entertain.

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1300m 3.16 1 LORD SUNDOWNER (5) 62.5 Colours gold, white armbands and cap 7 b g Hard Spun (US) – Fanza Trainer R Tait (Benalla) Owner Mrs G E Tait & R G Tait Career record 45:9-4-2 Wins 1000 (1) 1200 (1) 1300 (3) 1330 (1) 1400 (3) Prizemoney $268,225 5TH, 02Jan22 4L Cranbourne Bm64 1200m 62.5 (Ms H Edgley 8) 11, Lim 54, 1:10.48 (Last 600m 36.09), Good(3), Black Toff Affair 60 1, Thunder Pace 60.5 2, Wild Express 59 3, Btg $9.00, $15.00, $13.00 6th to 800m, 5th turn.

4TH, 10Feb22 1.1L Kilmore Bm64 1207m 62.5 (Ms H Edgley 3) 8, Lim 55.5, 1:11.15 (Last 600m 35.58), Good(3), Magnum Bullet 58.5 1, Comte 60 2, Scorpius 60 3, Btg $12.00, $11.00, $12.00 3rd to 800m, 2nd turn. Raced three wide.

Since registered 1-3/4 len 4th Deep Image 1200m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. Freshened. Just behind the placegetters at Kilmore last start. Proven performer over this trip.

Handles wet ground. Place preferred.

2 SHOTMAKER (2) 62 Colours navy blue, white sash, lime green striped sleeves, quartered cap 5 ch g Shooting To Win – Maroon Bay Trainer M Price & M Kent Jnr (Cranbourne) Owner L A Wilkinson, Seymour Bloodstock Syndicate, Dynasty No 38 Syndicate, W J Ouston, Mrs D P Ouston, All Cast Syndicate, D F M Syndicate, C S Hughes, Mrs S J Hughes, A W Bruhn, Mrs L J Bruhn, S L Walter, Mrs K M Walter, R J Taylor & J W Sneddon Career record 14:3-2-2 Wins 1100 (1) 1200 (1) 1300 (1) Prizemoney $135,200 3RD, 20Jan22 lng nck, 2.5L Pakenham-N Bm70 1200m 59.5 (C Newitt 9) 10, Lim 55, 1:08.80 (Last 600m 33.58), Good(3), Beehunter 60.5 1, Yulong Code 59.5 2, Black Toff Affair 59 4, Btg $4.80, $5.50 2nd to 800m, led turn.

WON, 04Feb22 1.8L, 0.5L Moonee ValleyN Bm64 1200m 60.5 (Ms A Kelly 3) 11, Lim 55, 1:11.09 (Last 600m 35.92), Good(3), Rock Tycoon 59 2, Peidra 59.5 3, Seguso 61.5 4, Btg $4.60, $5.50 led throughout.

Freshened. Convincing winner in weaker class at Moonee Valley last outing. 2kg claimer engaged. Well placed from the perfect draw. Include among the better chances.

3 HUNBOSHI (3) 61

9 GUSONIC (10) 58

3 TATUNKA (15) 62

Colours pink with white circle, armbands and hooped cap 7 b m Handsome Ransom – Golden Honey Trainer Luke Oliver (Cranbourne) Owner Mrs M L Carter, M P Carter, Mrs W Paganoni, M J C Watson, Mrs N L Hamilton, S E Bailey, Mrs M Murtagh, 2kd (Mgr: A Darcy) & Holiday Fund Racing (Mgr: B Jones) Career record 39:7-1-6 Wins 1450 (1) 1600 (1) 1717 (1) 1732 (1) 1800 (1) 2000 (1) 2050 (1) Prizemoney $226,969 LAST, 08Oct21 11.5L Cranbourne-N , F&M’s Open 2060m 58 (W Egan 8) 9, Lim 55, 2:10.06 (Last 600m 37.01), Soft(5), Mahashakti 57 1, Tyche Goddess 57 2, Johandough 55 3, Btg $15.00, $11.00 7th settling, 8th to turn.

7TH, 17Oct21 17.3L Horsham Open 2100m 54 (Michael Poy 3) 8, Lim 54, 2:09.63 (Last 600m 35.60), Good(3), Orleans Rock 54 1, Think We’re Due 58 2, Kings Full 54 3, Btg $9.00, $15.00 6th settling, Last to turn.

Colours white, royal blue clover, red, white and royal blue diamonds sleeves, quartered cap 5 b g Magnus – Chestpeak (NZ) Trainer Ms D Scott (Albury) Owner W L Ross Career record 11:3-2-1 Wins 1100 (1) 1170 (1) 1200 (1) Prizemoney $73,160 WON, 18Jan22 nck, 2L Wagga Bm58 1200m 60 (Ms F Sandkuhl 10) 11, Lim 55, 1:11.10 (Last 600m 33.95), Good(4), Kirkton 60 2, Royal Gun Salute 57.5 3, Landmine 60 4, Btg $3.20, $3.80, $3.50 (fav). led throughout.

3RD, 19Feb22 0.5L, 4L Wagga Cls 5 1400m 56 (Ms L Day 14) 16, Set weights, 1:22.08 (Last 600m 34.39), Good(4), Another One 57.5 1, Tap ‘n’ Run 56 2, Blitzar 57.5 4, Btg $13.00, $21.00 led to turn.

Rider lost whip.

Others better.

Colours burgundy, cream striped half and cuffs 6 br g Redente – Paramytha Trainer R F Donat (Bendigo) Owner R F Donat & Mrs B J Donat Career record 28:5-6-2 Wins 1100 (1) 1200 (1) 1300 (1) 1400 (2) Prizemoney $227,830 2ND, 18Dec21 0.8L, 0.8L Flemington Bm84 1600m 54.5 (D Yendall 3) 11, Lim 54, 1:35.93 (Last 600m 35.30), Good(3), High ‘n’ Dry 52 1, Nordic Pride 54 3, Somerset Maugham 56.5 4, Btg $13.00, $9.00 7th to 800m, 6th turn.

9TH, 27Feb22 4.6L Ballarat Bm70 1400m 62 (D Oliver 3) 11, Lim 54, 1:25.02 , Good(4), Intellective 59.5 1, Prince Of Helena 62 2, Kentucky Casanova 62 3, Btg $11.00, $17.00 10th to 800m, 9th turn.

Held up near 150m. Not fully tested.

10 MAGNETISM (9) 56.5

Needs luck from out there. Prefer others.

Resuming. Has wet form. One for multiples.

4 CRANC (1) 60 Colours pale blue, cerise maltese cross, striped sleeves and cap 4 b g Fighting Sun – Maie Casey (GB) Trainer C Maher & D Eustace (Cranbourne) Owner D F Degenhardt, Triple Treat, A J Willoughby, Dr R R Ambesi, J L Elliman, D Elliman, W T Power, Mrs D Harrison, M Harrison, E And C Racing, Coolcoast, L T Barrand, M W Seccull, M E Elliman, T E Elliman, Box Camp Racing & A Elbaum Career record 7:3-0-0 Wins 1100 (2) 1300 (1) Prizemoney $41,800 8TH, 12Jan22 5.2L Caulfield Bm64 1200m 61.5 (Ms A Kelly 10) 11, Lim 58, 1:09.69 (Last 600m 34.60), Good(3), Kentucky Casanova 60 1, Seguso 61 2, Estoril Park 58 3, Btg $21.00, $26.00 Last to turn.

7TH, 04Feb22 3.3L Moonee Valley-N Bm64 1200m 61.5 (Josh Richards 5) 11, Lim 55, 1:11.09 (Last 600m 35.92), Good(3), Shotmaker 60.5 1, Rock Tycoon 59 2, Peidra 59.5 3, Btg $15.00, $17.00 5th to turn. Shifted out near 400m.

Freshened. Battled on fairly at Moonee Valley last time out. Drawn to effect.

Consider.

5 ALBURQ (4) 59.5 Colours navy blue, gold lightning bolt, gold and white armbands, gold cap 5 b g Rubick – Euro Chic Trainer M D Moroney (Flemington) Owner Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M A Ramsden) & M P & Mrs H Keegan Career record 29:1-8-7 Wins 1200 (1) Prizemoney $324,080 4TH, 22Jan22 3.3L Moonee Valley Bm70 1200m 58 (M Cartwright 4) 9, Lim 54, 1:09.52 (Last 600m 34.78), Good(3), Invincible Jet 58.5 1, Deep Dive 60 2, Sharp Response 58 3, Btg $12.00, $11.00 6th to 800m, 7th turn.

3RD, 13Feb22 lng nck, 0.8L Sale Bm78 1200m 55.5 (M Cartwright 2) 10, Lim 54, 1:08.88 (Last 600m 33.84), Good(4), Vainstream 63 1, Kentucky Casanova 57.5 2, Awapuni Princess 55 4, Btg $9.00, $8.50 4th to turn.

Finished solidly to place at Sale at latest. Not out of this.

6 CLAPTONE (8) 59 Colours white, red lightning bolt, black sleeves, red armbands and cap 4 b g Outreach – Sherbet Bomb Trainer Craig Weeding (Wangaratta) Owner A Cavallaro, C A Weeding, C A Favara, S Saxelby & N Astrop Career record 24:4-3-1 Wins 1175 (1) 1200 (1) 1216 (1) 1350 (1) Prizemoney $87,702 7TH, 29Jan22 6.1L Moonee Valley Bm70 1000m 59 (B Mc Dougall 5) 9, Lim 54, 59.49s (Last 600m 35.56), Soft(6), Midwest 54.5 1, Lunar Hero 61 2, Big Day Out 60 3, Btg $81.00, $101.00 5th to turn. Slowly away. Raced three wide.

3RD, 10Feb22 1.5L, sht hd Wagga Cls 4 1200m 59.5 (Ms W Costin 1) 7, Lim 55, 1:11.20 (Last 600m 34.50), Good(3), Halo Warrior 60.5 1, Blitzar 60 2, Demanding Mo 58 4, Btg $15.00, $10.00 led to turn. Fractious in barriers.

Freshened. No match for winner but kept on for the minor spoils at Wagga last start. Place hope.

7 DONNDUBHAN (12) 59 Colours tartan, red trinity knot, red sleeves with tartan armbands, red cap 7 br g Monaco Consul (NZ) – Yaourt Trainer Brent Stanley (Bendigo) Owner Sona Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K Pitstock) Career record 35:6-4-4 Wins 1406 (1) 1600 (1) 1618 (1) 1750 (1) 1800 (2) Prizemoney $181,915 LAST, 12Nov21 24.8L Moonee Valley-N Bm70 1600m 58 (Thomas Stockdale 1) 11, Lim 55, 1:39.54 (Last 600m 37.94), Soft(7), Akecheta 57 1, The Marg Factor 57.5 2, Confrontational 58.5 3, Btg $31.00, $81.00 led settling, 3rd 1200m, 4th 800m, 5th turn.

LAST, 23Dec21 13.7L Wangaratta Bm64 1400m 60.5 (Ms K Quilty 1) 11, Lim 54, 1:22.77 (Last 600m 35.66), Good(3), Shakespeare 60.5 1, Ellmaknifico 61.5 2, Code Blue 57 3, Btg $21.00, $16.00, $17.00 led settling, 3rd turn.

Colours white, green sash, black sleeves and cap 5 b g Magnus – Fuhrnatic Trainer Ben & J D Hayes (Euroa) Owner D A Hayes, Ms K Taylor, P E Melling, Ms G E Heritage, K J Paisley, Mrs C A Paisley, D Sheerin, Mrs J M Daley, P Di Pietrantonio, Mrs S K Guest, S Brennan, Mrs R Brennan, G S Lambert, Mrs S Lambert & M Brentnall Career record 18:3-3-0 Wins 1200 (1) 1209 (1) 1400 (1) Prizemoney $80,425 13TH, 24Apr21 7.4L Wangaratta Bm64 1400m 60 (Dylan Dunn 10) 14, Lim 54, 1:25.91 (Last 600m 37.35), Good(4), Ghost Doctor 60.5 1, Heljami 59 2, Eitilt 61 3, Btg $13.00, $17.00 5th to 800m, 3rd turn. Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover.

4TH, 08Feb22 2.4L Ballarat Bm64 1400m 56.5 (Ms H Edgley 1) 6, Lim 54.5, 1:24.60 (Last 600m 34.84), Good(4), Zerelle 59.5 1, Kermy 59.5 2, Penfriend 57 3, Btg $17.00, $21.00, $16.00 3rd settling, 2nd turn.

Freshened. Rises in class. Untried in the wet. Tough alley. Looks tested here.

11 MESCAMINTO (11) 56 Colours red, white sfs inside circle, seams sleeves, quartered cap 4 b/br m Kermadec (NZ) – Amazing Tale (US) Trainer Andrew Dale (Wangaratta) Owner A Dale, P J Scott, The Senate (Mgr: D Martin), Otto No.2 (Mgr: Dr G R Steed), D L Piazza, P L Thrum, Bowlo (Mgr: A J Emmans), M Willoughby, S F Spiteri, B Marshman, D Edser, Ms V L Willoughby & C J Eaton Career record 11:2-3-1 Wins 1100 (1) 1400 (1) Prizemoney $53,295 5TH, 03Feb22 2L Albury Cls 4 1400m 59.5 (Q Yong 5) 13, Lim 55, 1:23.81 (Last 600m 36.36), Good(4), Tap ‘n’ Run 60 1, Snowbella 56.5 2, Demanding Mo 61 3, Btg $4.60, $9.00 4th to 800m, 3rd turn.

LAST, 18Feb22 11.3L Moonee ValleyN Bm70 1600m 55 (Thomas Stockdale 1) 9, Lim 55, 1:37.92 (Last 600m 36.04), Good(3), Zerelle 57 1, New Choice 57.5 2, Upswing 60.5 3, Btg $17.00, $21.00 4th to 800m, 6th turn. Eased near 300m.

Was safely held at Moonee Valley last time out. Not likely.

12 PRETTY LITTLE LASS (6) 56 Colours royal blue, pink diagonal stripes and striped sleeves, pink and royal blue seams cap 3 ch f Sebring – Ballybrit Trainer Ben & J D Hayes (Euroa) Owner P B Devitt, C A Gordon, R L Gordon & D A Hayes Career record 9:2-1-2 Wins 1200 (1) 1300 (1) Prizemoney $77,450 4TH (D.H.), 20Jan22 0.4L Pakenham-N , F&M’s Bm64 1400m 58 (J McNeil 5) 10, Lim 55.5, 1:24.36 (Last 600m 35.28), Good(3), No Puzzle 59.5 1, Santero 59.5 2, Drone Strike 58.5 3, Btg $5.00, $4.60, $5.50 3rd settling, 4th turn.

WON, 15Feb22 sht hd, 0.8L Swan Hill Bm64 1300m 57 (R Downey 1) 7, Lim 54, 1:17.58 (Last 600m 35.51), Good(4), Numpty 56.5 2, Invincible Millie 56.5 3, Onslaught 60 4, Btg $3.00, $2.80, $3.20 (fav).

4th to 800m, 3rd turn. Began awkwardly.

Good, determined win from off the pace at latest. Knockout chance.

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1 PRINCE ZIGGY (7) 62.5 Colours pink, five black diamonds, striped sleeves, quartered cap 8 ch g Monaco Consul (NZ) – Miss Cutie Trainer Jamie Edwards (Freshwater Creek) Owner Mrs J Edwards, B McKiterick, D Ryder, B O’Dwyer, W Brewster, B Cassarino, Mrs K Witcombe, A Witcome, D Bruce, R Bruce, S Riley, M Lawry, D Riley & K Riley Career record 64:10-13-8 Wins 1400 (1) 1518 (1) 1860 (1) 1900 (1) 2000 (1) 2040 (1) 2050 (1) 2100 (2) 2400 (1) Prizemoney $458,127 3RD, 26Sep21 0.8L, 1/2 hd Mornington (Metro) Bm70 2400m 60 (Josh Richards 1) 11, Lim 54, 2:35.39 (Last 600m 35.02), Good(4), Rudimental 60.5 1, Kings Full 60.5 2, Trigger Point 53.5 4, Btg $3.80 (fav). 3rd to 800m, 5th turn.

11TH, 13Oct21 10L Caulfield Bm84 2400m 56 (D Yendall 8) 12, Lim 54, 2:30.54 (Last 600m 35.96), Good(4), Wil John 55 1, Smokin’ Romans 61 2, Accountability 55.5 3, Btg $17.00, $21.00 9th settling, 2nd to 800m, 7th turn.

First-up. Veteran galloper. Fresh stats don’t flatter. Unlikely to trouble some of these.

Scratched.

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8 BLACK TOFF AFFAIR (7)

Colours black, red braces, stripe cap 5 b/br g Fastnet Rock – Scarlett Lady (NZ) Trainer Henry Dwyer (Ballarat) Owner D W Stutt Career record 19:5-5-0 Wins 1300 (1) 1400 (2) 1600 (1) 1717 (1) Prizemoney $204,563 2ND, 29Jan22 sht 1/2 hd, 0.8L Morphettville Bm68 1800m 58 (C Rawiller 8) 8, Lim 54, 1:53.27 (Last 609m 34.04), Good(4), Montign 57.5 1, Montepulciano 58.5 3, Cuban State 58 4, Btg $5.00, $7.00 7th settling, 2nd to 800m, led turn. Keen. Shifted out concluding stages. Protested against, dismissed.

WON, 13Feb22 2L, 0.8L Sale Bm64 1717m 63 (A Lynch 1) 6, Lim 54, 1:45.30 (Last 600m 35.66), Good(4), Ripplebrook 60 2, Mahia 56 3, So He Rules 59.5 4, Btg $2.50, $2.35, $3.20 Last to 800m, 3rd turn. Slowly away.

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Colours orange, purple seams, striped sleeves and cap 6 b/br g Toorak Toff – Black Stockings Trainer David & Coral Feek (Mornington) Owner Miss L A White & Ms J E Kennedy Career record 20:4-2-1 Wins 1200 (1) 1210 (1) 1400 (1) 1500 (1) Prizemoney $106,530 4TH, 20Jan22 3.4L Pakenham-N Bm70 1200m 59 (D Stackhouse 2) 10, Lim 55, 1:08.80 (Last 600m 33.58), Good(3), Beehunter 60.5 1, Yulong Code 59.5 2, Shotmaker 59.5 3, Btg $8.00, $7.00 3rd to 800m, 5th turn.

5TH, 10Feb22 4.3L Pakenham-N Bm64 1400m 62 (C Williams 4) 7, Lim 55, 1:24.55 (Last 600m 35.81), Good(4), Bottom Line 60 1, Euro Dandy 58.5 2, Chalonne Princess 56.5 3, Btg $4.00, $4.20, $3.50 (fav). led to turn. Keen. Vetted - no abnormalities.

Freshened. Handles the wet. Can play a key role.

Swept to lead and raced clear to salute in superb fashion in weaker company at Sale last start. Proven in wet. Eachway.

4 OUR DESTRIER (12) 61.5 Colours cerise and black diamonds, black sleeves, diamond cap 5 b/br g Zoustar – Royal Flirt Trainer K Hann (Bendigo) Owner Mrs M T Knight & J W Knight Career record 17:5-0-1 Wins 1300 (1) 1600 (4) Prizemoney $95,090 WON, 15Jan22 2.8L, 1.5L Murray Bridge Gh (Metro) Bm82 1600m 51 (B Price 1) 6, Lim 54, 1:35.72 ((eq track record) Last 600m 34.34), Good(4), Dexter You Devil 61 2, Eperdument 57.5 3, Hypercane 54.5 4, Btg $3.25, $3.50 4th settling, 3rd turn.

LAST, 12Feb22 9.9L Morphettville Bm78 1600m 55 (B Price 9) 9, Lim 54, 1:36.27 (Last 613m 35.85), Good(4), Basarwa 56.5 1, Angaston 52.5 2, Sanblas 54.5 3, Btg $7.00, $11.00 Last to 800m, 8th turn. Vetted - no abnormalities.

Failed to make an impression in stronger event at Morphettville last outing. Good win two starts back at Murray Bridge Gh. Seems to struggle on wet tracks. One for exotics.

5 THIS SKILLED CAT (1) 61 Colours green, white sash, striped sleeves, quartered cap 6 br g Skilled – This Cat’s Magic Trainer D J O’Prey (Wodonga) Owner D Lambrinos, S Jacobsen, B Tarlinton, M Mathey, P Prentice, Who’s Drivin Home (Mgr: G O’Callaghan), L Souquet, D McLeod, R Hughes, M Carmody, J Brown, B Kelly & D Mathey Career record 38:7-4-2 Wins 1100 (1) 1200 (2) 1300 (1) 1400 (1) 1600 (2) Prizemoney $145,060 2ND, 18Jan22 0.5L, lng hd Wagga Bm74 1400m 57.5 (B Ward 1) 8, Lim 55, 1:24.46 (Last 600m 35.20), Good(4), Demanding Mo 55 1, Obelos 57 inc 1 over 3, Mescaminto 57 4, Btg $3.00, $5.50 2nd settling, 3rd turn. Keen. Held up on straightening. Laid out in straight.

WON, 06Feb22 lng hd, sht 1/2 hd Bendigo Bm64 1600m 62 (B Mc Dougall 1) 10, Lim 54, 1:37.53 (Last 600m 36), Good(4), Succeed Indeed 59 2, Surin Beach 58 3, Red Muscat 58.5 4, Btg $7.00, $8.00, $6.50 7th settling, 6th to 800m, 5th turn. Began awkwardly.

Freshened. Timed run well to score at Bendigo last time out. 3kg claimer engaged. Can figure here.

6 FLANDERSRAIN (11) 60.5 Colours silver, black sash, armbands and cap 5 b/br m Manhattan Rain – Flying Flanders Trainer Matthew Cumani (Ballarat) Owner Rolsworthy Pastoral (Mgr: K Riddell), Miss T Riddell & Miss K Riddell Career record 21:5-0-5 Wins 1200 (1) 1400 (1) 1600 (3) Prizemoney $214,200 7TH, 15Jan22 1.5L Flemington , F&M’s Bm78 1600m 58.5 (W Price 1) 11, Lim 54, 1:37.31 (Last 600m 34), Good(4), Stay Gold 60 1, Starring Role 55 2, Sweet Karolina 57 3, Btg $9.00, $11.00 3rd to 1200m, 2nd 800m, 4th turn.

8TH, 05Feb22 5.4L Caulfield Bm70 1800m 60 (W Price 6) 10, Lim 54, 1:49.82 (Last 600m 35.76), Good(4), Worthily 58.5 1, Hasseltoff 59.5 2, Angel Rock 55.5 3, Btg $9.00, $10.00 3rd to 1200m, 2nd 800m, led turn. Raced wide without cover. Weakened near 150m.

Freshened. Went to line only fairly in stronger grade at Caulfield at latest.

Place appeal only.

7 NEW CHOICE (10) 60.5 Colours navy blue, yellow star, white halved sleeves, stars cap, white pom pom 5 b g Delightful Choice – New Horizon Trainer C Vidotto & C Beasy (Mornington (2)) Owner J S Hoad & M Thomson Career record 25:5-5-3 Wins 1500 (1) 1600 (4) Prizemoney $168,815 6TH, 05Feb22 2.6L Caulfield Bm78 1600m 57 (J Maskiell 10) 10, Lim 54, 1:36.61 (Last 600m 34.90), Good(3), Nicolini Vito 57.5 1, Threeandfourpence 58 2, Savannah Cloud 58 3, Btg $16.00, $17.00, $15.00 8th settling, Last to 800m, 6th turn. Raced wide without cover.

2ND, 18Feb22 1.5L, 2.8L Moonee Valley-N Bm70 1600m 57.5 (Ms M Lloyd 9) 9, Lim 55, 1:37.92 (Last 600m 36.04), Good(3), Zerelle 57 1, Upswing 60.5 3, Lorente 60 4, Btg $4.80, $5.00, $4.00 2nd throughout.

Keen.

Solid on-pace performance at Moonee Valley last start. Down in class. Handles the sting out of the ground. Among the dangers.

8 SARODEC (13) 60.5 Colours white, emerald green maltese cross, quartered cap 4 ch g Kermadec (NZ) – Savabella Rose (NZ) Trainer Richard Laming (Cranbourne) Owner D Amos, D A Ross, J Foster, D L Kemp, A Ellem, S J Heavey, T P Close, Holy Moly Racing (Mgr: J D Douglas), Five Desperates (Mgr: G W J Ruthven), Group 1 Malmas (Mgr: S Wallis), Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate) & Emerald Glen Racing (Mgr: M Gibson) Career record 9:3-0-1 Wins 1600 (2) 1700 (1) Prizemoney $117,400 O Continued

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WANGARATTA WON, 12Jun21 0.8L, 0.8L Sandown-Hillside 3yo Open 1600m 54.5 (Dean Holland 4) 11, Lim 54, 1:41.78 (Last 600m 37.57), Heavy(8), Literati 54.5 2, Reliable Dude 54 3, Seb Song 57 4, Btg $21.00, $17.00, $21.00 led throughout.

LAST, 26Jun21 15.4L Rosehill 3 and 4yo Bm72 1500m 58.5 (J Ford 10) 11, Lim 52, 1:30.65 (Last 600m 36.81), Soft(6), Meg 50 1, Buba 53 2, Maccomo 53.5 3, Btg $12.00, $17.00 Last settling, 8th 800m, Last turn.

Slowly away. Raced wide without cover.

Resuming. Genuine wet tracker. Place.

9 GRACIAS AMIGO (6) 60 Colours black, white armbands, red cap 5 b/br g God’s Own – Random Act Trainer G M Begg (Cranbourne) Owner Neville Begg & Partners Syndicate (Mgrs: N C & Mrs Y J Begg) Career record 21:4-1-2 Wins 1500 (1) 1600 (2) 1744 (1) Prizemoney $144,885 WON, 01Jan22 0.8L, 1/2 nck Flemington Bm70 1600m 54.5 (L McNeil 4) 14, Lim 54, 1:37.17 (Last 600m 35.24), Good(4), Unanimous 58 2, Hasseltoff 59.5 3, Vardani 60 4, Btg $26.00, $17.00 6th to 800m, 3rd turn.

5TH, 29Jan22 3.8L Moonee Valley Bm70 1600m 57 (L McNeil 4) 10, Lim 55, 1:38.81 (Last 600m 37.30), Soft(6), Gentleman Roy 60.5 1, Agnelli 58 2, Austrata 57.5 3, Btg $13.00, $15.00, $11.00 8th to 1200m, 9th to turn. Hampered at start. Crowded near 150m.

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11TH, 15Jan22 4.9L Flemington 3yo Bm70 2000m 59 (D Thornton 10) 14, Lim 54, 2:04.16 (Last 600m 34.76), Good(4), The Cunning Fox 54.5 1, Dunkerry 57 2, Bring The Stars 55.5 3, Btg $10.00, $11.00, $9.00 12th to 800m, 13th turn. Slowly away.

Back from a let-up. Gets through rain affected ground. Keep safe.

15 DANCING DUCK (3) 56.5 Colours lime green, light blue yoke, yellow sash 5 br m Von Costa De Hero – She’s Just Ace Trainer Russell Osborne (Benalla) Owner Dr C P Duddy & R A Osborne Career record 38:4-3-3 Wins 1600 (1) 2000 (1) 2400 (2) Prizemoney $134,873 8TH, 20Oct21 3.5L Geelong Bm70 2400m 57 (Michael Poy 3) 13, Lim 54, 2:30.85 (Last 600m 35.64), Good(4), Nobel Heights 59.5 1, Lion’s Share 56.5 2, Chains Of Honour 59 3, Btg $16.00, $26.00 7th settling, 8th 1200m, 9th 800m, 11th turn.

6TH, 02Nov21 9.2L Echuca Bm64 3200m 60 (C Rawiller 3) 9, Lim 54, 3:31.61 (Last 600m 37.90), Good(4), Frankenstar 58.5 1, Border Leicester 61 2, Byalip 57.5 3, Btg $4.20, $4.00, $4.80 6th settling, 5th 1200m, 6th 800m, 7th turn. Keen. Vetted - no abnormalities.

Freshened. Wasn’t all that far away at Moonee Valley last outing. Win two back had merit. 1.5kg claimer engaged.

In the mix.

Primed for return with 8-3/4 len 4th Defibrillate 1600m Benalla barrier trial Good(3) Feb 21. Resuming. Likely to need this run. Stiffer challenge here.

No appeal.

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16 VALOYD (5) 55.5

Colours purple, gold yoke, armbands and quartered cap 5 ch g Excelebration (IR) – Canossa Trainer Aaron Purcell (Warrnambool) Owner Enjoy Racing (J Purcell) Mrs L M Collie, P J Collie, Mrs M C Leahy, L J Leahy, G W Davis, P Groidis, A J Bourke, Mrs B A Bourke, K A J Peach, N Bizimoski, C Ghastine, Xfive, Elite Park & Pull The Chain Career record 32:5-6-4 Wins 1400 (1) 1600 (1) 1630 (1) 1660 (1) 1666 (1) Prizemoney $231,700 9TH, 05Feb22 13.6L Caulfield Bm78 1600m 55 (Ms L Lafferty 4) 10, Lim 54, 1:36.61 (Last 600m 34.90), Good(3), Nicolini Vito 57.5 1, Threeandfourpence 58 2, Savannah Cloud 58 3, Btg $51.00, $41.00, $51.00 2nd to 800m, 3rd turn.

LAST, 27Feb22 5L Ballarat Bm70 1400m 61 (L Nolen 11) 11, Lim 54, 1:25.02 , Good(4), Intellective 59.5 1, Prince Of Helena 62 2, Kentucky Casanova 62 3, Btg $101.00, $81.00 Last to turn. Began awkwardly.

Colours lime green, black diamonds, diamonds cap 6 b m Moshe – Estagal Trainer G W Egan (Mansfield) Owner Miss G R Parks & L H Parks Career record 29:5-4-8 Wins 1100 (1) 1170 (1) 1175 (1) 1200 (1) 1406 (1) Prizemoney $95,025 WON, 07Feb22 sht 1/2 hd, 2.3L Benalla Bm58 1406m 61.5 (D Stackhouse 8) 10, Lim 54, 1:25.52 (Last 600m 36.82), Good(4), Judge Jeanine 60 2, Sly Samba Deer 60.5 3, Mulofdubai 58 4, Btg $4.00, $3.50 (fav).

6th to 800m, 5th turn.

6TH, 18Feb22 6.7L Benalla Bm58 1612m 60.5 (Ms H Williams 3) 9, Lim 54, 1:38.29 (Last 600m 37.44), Good(3), Judge Jeanine 60 1, Mischinka 59 2, Mulofdubai 59 3, Btg $3.80, $6.50 3rd settling, 7th 1200m, 6th 800m, 5th turn. Keen. Laid in near 200m.

Vetted - no abnormalities.

Wide alley is a concern. Others with more appeal.

Average effort in weaker event at Benalla at latest. Faces stronger opposition now. Looking elsewhere.

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Colours navy blue, lime green maltese cross outline 7 b g Helmet – Radha Rani Trainer Adrian Corboy (Wangaratta 1) Owner A J Corboy & S Corboy Career record 32:7-4-2 Wins 1590 (1) 1600 (1) 1850 (1) 2000 (1) 2500 (2) 3300 (1) Prizemoney $231,797 WON, 15Aug21 11L, 9L Coleraine 2nd Mhdle 3300m 69.5 (S Pateman 5) 10, Set weights, 4:11.68 (Last 600m 42.32), Soft(7), Onset 64.5 2, Zedstar 69.5 3, Buffalo Bill 69.5 4, Btg $1.90, $1.80, $2.25 (fav). led throughout. Slowly away.

2ND, 29Aug21 7L, 12L Ballarat Hrdl 3600m 71.5 (S Pateman 5) 9, Lim 65.5, 4:17.01 (Last 600m 41.70), Soft(7), Light Pillar 71.5 1, El Diez 70.5 3, Devon Miss 65.5 4, Btg $2.10, $1.70 (fav). led to turn. Vetted - no abnormalities. Swab taken by order of stewards.

First-up. Previously trained by C Maher & D Eustace. Expected to need this outing. Rank outsider.

12 FATIGUES (8) 59 Colours white, black and red thermometer, red diagonal striped sleeves, red cap 4 b/br g Hallowed Crown – Clothing Trainer Richard Laming (Cranbourne) Owner Holy Moly 2, C Sinclair, M Sinclair, B Pope, T Hallahan, P Waterson, J Barnard, S Harris, B Phillips, K Fisher, G Karatzas, D Amos, Mrs M Larkins, D McCord, K Smith, S Plummer, E Kilman, D Condon, D Gabrial & A Pugsley Career record 12:2-2-1 Wins 1400 (1) 1410 (1) Prizemoney $172,990 4TH, 17Jul21 0.4L Flemington 3yo Open 1700m 56 (Thomas Stockdale 10) 13, Lim 54, 1:46.69 (Last 600m 36.72), Soft(7), Seiners Express 58 1, Foxy Frida 57 2, Literati 55.5 3, Btg $16.00, $17.00 2nd to 800m, 3rd turn.

LAST, 30Jan22 10.6L Sapphire Coast Cls 2 1200m 63 (J Maskiell 5) 10, Lim 55, 1:09.51 (Last 600m 33.93), Soft(6), Cavalier Charles 59.5 1, Shelby Sixtysix 59.5 2, Sir Finn 55 3, Btg $4.60, $7.00 9th to 800m, Last turn.

Vetted - no abnormalities.

Freshened. Was safely held at Sapphire Coast first-up. Not keen.

13 RUMBLED AGAIN (9) 58.5 Colours black, gold horseshoe, whip and seams, gold and black seams cap 4 ch m Night Of Thunder (IR) – Adulate Trainer Michael Trotter (Cranbourne) Owner T Ford, M Trotter, Mrs M Ford, D Iverson, N Aulich, Ms J Hayes, R Stanaway, K King, L King & S Gerrard Career record 7:3-2-1 Wins 1300 (1) 1400 (1) 1500 (1) Prizemoney $90,000 WON, 27Jan22 sht hd, hd Pakenham-N Cls 1 1400m 58.5 (J Hill 4) 11, Lim 56, 1:25.41 (Last 600m 35.26), Good(4), Orphan’s Trust 57.5 2, Mahrez 59.5 3, It’s True 58.5 4, Btg $11.00, $13.00 4th settling, 5th turn.

WON, 11Feb22 2.5L, sht nck Moonee Valley-N Bm64 1500m 59 (J Hill 11) 11, Lim 55, 1:31.02 (Last 600m 37.26), Good(3), Barragunda 61 2, Dimension 59 3, Ruban Bleu 61 4, Btg $13.00, $17.00 8th settling, 9th 800m, 5th turn. Raced wide without cover.

Freshened. Shooting for 4 wins in a row. Reeled them in easily to salute at Moonee Valley last time out. Looks one of the main chances.

14 FIGHTING ARROW (4) 58 Colours black, mauve seams, striped sleeves, black pom pom 3 b/br g Fighting Sun – Parting Gift Trainer Chris Calthorpe (Euroa) Owner Mrs A M Arrowsmith, P G Arrowsmith, Mrs K Arrowsmith, M A Arrowsmith & C J Calthorpe Career record 7:2-0-1 Wins 1733 (1) 2150 (1) Prizemoney $36,125 WON, 20Dec21 4.5L, 1/2 hd Terang Bm64 2150m 57.5 (D Thornton 8) 10, Lim 54, 2:14.87 (Last 600m 36.80), Good(4), Set Us Free 59.5 2, Sheezabigdeel 57 3, Nordic Symphony 61 4, Btg $2.60, $3.50 (fav). 9th settling, 6th 1200m, 4th 800m, 3rd turn.

Slowly away.

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Colours purple and navy blue halves, yellow lightning bolt, yellow and navy blue quartered cap 4 bl g Fighting Sun – Areyoutalkintome (NZ) Trainer Anthony Chibnall (Kilmore) Owner L D McDonald, Mrs W Jernigan, A Chibnall, Ms N Wertz, C Desmond, M Marshall, G Desmond, J Edwards, D Stapleton, D R Hall, Mrs R Wertz, D Cattanach, Mrs M McKenzie, D McAlpine, B Badrock, D Patterson, C Pakel & D Beatty Career record 25:3-2-6 Wins 1500 (1) 1600 (1) 1612 (1) Prizemoney $86,743 3RD, 21Dec21 1.3L, nck Geelong Bm70 1750m 57 (C Newitt 6) 8, Lim 54, 1:48.17 (Last 600m 34.20), Good(4), Swiss Hero 60.5 1, Succeed Indeed 57 2, Fast Melody 56 4, Btg $13.00, $17.00 led to turn.

2ND, 05Jan22 nck, 1/2 hd Sandown-Hillside Bm64 1600m 60 (C Newitt 5) 5, Lim 54, 1:39.79 (Last 600m 34.75), Good(4), The Stager 59 1, Basarwa 61.5 3, Surin Beach 57 4, Btg $8.50, $13.00, $11.00 2nd throughout. Rider lost whip.

Returning from let-up. Tougher now.

Looking to others.

18 COME ON CARL (17) 56.5 Colours purple and gold diamonds, white sleeves and cap 7 b g Skilled – Lake Cada Trainer D J McCarthy (Wangaratta 1) Owner S Rogers, Ms S Royal, D Cannell, Mrs B Royal, M Daner, J Welsh, R Campion, A Royal, Miss G McFarlane & S Bolt Career record 45:5-6-5 Wins 1400 (1) 1600 (2) 1700 (1) 1717 (1) Prizemoney $238,265 7TH, 05Sep21 4.3L Geelong Bm64 1715m 60.5 (J Maskiell 10) 14, Lim 54, 1:46.11 (Last 600m 36.40), Soft(6), Seawhatyouthink 60.5 1, Into Rio 60.5 2, Black Mirror 56 3, Btg $8.00, $8.50, $6.50 2nd to 1200m, 4th to turn.

6TH, 20Feb22 2.9L Ballarat Bm58 1400m 63 (Ms K Quilty 9) 9, Lim 54, 1:24.94 (Last 600m 35.65), Good(3), Make Mine Hennessy 59.5 1, El Santo 61 2, Sacred Legacy 62 3, Btg $16.00, $21.00, $16.00 2nd to turn. Raced wide without cover.

Up in class. Appears tested.

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2000m 4.36 1 DARK DREAM (4) 60.5 Colours white, green sash, black sleeves and cap 7 br/gr g All American – Buchanan Girl Trainer Ben & J D Hayes (Euroa) Owner C H Hung Career record 36:7-9-3 Wins 1425 (1) 1700 (1) 1900 (1) 2000 (3) 2200 (1) Prizemoney $2,218,926 WON, 15Jan22 1L, 0.8L Flemington Bm100 1700m 60 (L Nolen 4) 8, Lim 53, 1:42.42 (Last 600m 34.48), Good(4), Somerset Maugham 53 2, Under My Spell 53 3, Odeon 58 4, Btg $7.00, $7.50, $6.00 7th to 1200m, Last to turn.

5TH (D.H.), 05Feb22 3.2L Caulfield Bm100 1800m 60 (L Nolen 6) 10, Lim 53, 1:48.64 (Last 600m 34.38), Good(3), Desert Icon 53 1, Guizot 53 2, Criminal Code 54.5 3, Btg $5.00, $5.50 9th to 800m, 7th turn.

Freshened. Ran home respectably at Caulfield last outing. Has form in wet.

Rates highly.

2 RUNAWAY (12) 56.5 Colours aquamarine 7 b/br g Manhattan Rain – Catshaan Trainer G Waterhouse & A Bott (Flemington) Owner Ms K Waterhouse, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), T R Folsom, S Ducat, Newbies (Mgr: J Davies), C Tognolini, D A Wright, Runaway Train (Mgr: P A Murdoch), P McPhee, A D McClure, J D O’Brien, D R Parker & R L Charley Career record 44:7-6-4 Wins 1550 (1) 2000 (1) 2218 (1) 2400 (1) 2800 (1) 3200 (1) 3230 (1) Prizemoney $738,590

4TH, 17Jun21 14.2L Warrnambool Hrdl 3200m 68.5 (R O’Sullivan 1) 6, Lim 65, 3:52.24 (Last 600m 38.74), Heavy(9), Out And Dreaming 68.5 1, Home By Midnight 67 2, Sir Edwin Landseer 63 3, Btg $4.60, $6.00 2nd to turn.

LAST, 03Jul21 26.6L Flemington Open 2600m 59 (D Oliver 6) 9, Lim 54, 2:48.22 (Last 600m 36.76), Soft(6), Grand Promenade 59 1, Royal Crown 54 2, Smokin’ Pierro 54 3, Btg $12.00, $21.00 4th to 800m, 3rd turn. Overraced early stages.

Vetted - no abnormalities.

Fitter for hd, 1-1/4 len 3rd Ho Ho Khan, Wyclif 1500m Geelong barrier trial Good(4) Jan 25. First-up. Effective wet.

Not out of this.

3 BEDFORD (1) 55 Colours red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap 8 b g Tavistock (NZ) – Dastaria (NZ) Trainer A & S Freedman (Mornington) Owner Miss J E Palmer, Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), F Palazzo, E A Galante, A R Boag, G Pulitano, L M Palmer, Ms T A Palmer & R Eadie Career record 35:7-3-5 Wins 1600 (1) 1700 (2) 1800 (1) 2000 (3) Prizemoney $395,235 5TH, 28Aug21 .8 L Caulfield Open 2400m 56.5 (D Lane 4) 7, Lim 54, 2:33.95 (Last 600m 35.60), Good(4), Tooradin 54 1, Prince Ziggy 54 2, Mahamedeis 57 3, Btg $7.50, $7.00 6th settling, 5th 1200m, Last to turn.

5TH, 26Sep21 3.3L Mornington (Metro) (LR) R.M. Ansett Classic 2400m 54 (D Thornton 1) 7, Lim 54, 2:29.68 (Last 600m 35.86), Good(3), Lunar Flare 54 1, High Emocean 54 2, Good Idea 56.5 3, Btg $7.50, $8.00, $6.50 5th throughout.

Resuming. Class drop helps. Suited over this distance. Handles wet ground.

In the mix.

4 BEEFEATER (2) 55 Colours emerald green, gold sleeves, white cap 9 b g Alamosa (NZ) – Karaka (NZ) Trainer Patrick Payne (Plumpton) Owner C R Grace Career record 53:9-15-6 Wins 1300 (1) 1400 (1) 1500 (1) 1550 (2) 1600 (3) 1800 (1) Prizemoney $304,130 LAST, 04Dec21 11.8L Pakenham (Metro) Open 1600m 53 (Ms T Hope 6) 7, Lim 54, 1:37.60 (Last 600m 36.30), Good(3), Frankie Pinot 51 1, Holbien 53 2, Hi Stranger 60 3, Btg $21.00, $17.00 6th to turn.

LAST, 26Dec21 8.1L Caulfield (LR) Neds Lord Stakes 1700m 54 (Ms M Lloyd 1) 11, Lim 54, 1:43.35 (Last 600m 35.24), Good(4), Holbien 54 1, In A Twinkling 55.5 2, Starelle 54 3, Btg $101.00 Last to turn.

Will take benefit out of last Serenade The Stars 2400m Cranbourne Training barrier trial (Hrdl) Soft(5) Feb 25. Back from a let-up. Ordinary in harder class at Caulfield last time out. Drops in grade. Has wet form. Place claims.

5 GUIZOT (8) 54 Colours purple, gold yoke and armbands, quartered cap 9 ch g Tertullian (US) – Guantana (GE) Trainer Aaron Purcell (Warrnambool) Owner Purcells Enjoy Racing (J Purcell), Winsome (L M Collie), Halo Racing (C B McKenna), A T G Racing (G L Taylor), W Beaton, Mrs M Couch, S D Findlay, L J & Mrs M C Leahy, Mrs L J Ludeman, B McClintock, K A G Peach, P D & Mrs J Leahy & Mrs R L Purcell Career record 75:9-10-12 Wins 1400 (1) 1600 (5) 1700 (3) Prizemoney $759,095 2ND, 05Feb22 2.8L, nck Caulfield Bm100 1800m 53 (Ms L Meech 1) 10, Lim 53, 1:48.64 (Last 600m 34.38), Good(3), Desert Icon 53 1, Criminal Code 54.5 3, Pancho 57 4, Btg $17.00, $21.00, $15.00 7th settling, 8th to 800m, Last turn. Held up on straightening.

4TH, 19Feb22 1.9L Flemington Bm84 2000m 59 (Ms L Meech 5) 11, Lim 54, 2:02.05 (Last 600m 36.14), Good(4), Crystal Pegasus 58 1, Rousseau 54.5 2, Playoffs 57.5 3, Btg $21.00, $17.00 7th to 800m, 5th turn.

Form solid. Gave a good sight at Flemington at latest. Gets in light.

Handles the wet. Can play a role.

6 EUREKA STREET (9) 54 Colours black, pink spots and hooped sleeves 8 br g Street Cry (IR) – Rathsallagh (NZ) Trainer J Warren & D Krongold (Mornington) Owner Mrs B K, B A E & Miss R R K Saunders Career record 33:6-4-3 Wins 1400 (1) 1600 (2) 2000 (1) 2025 (1) 2400 (1) Prizemoney $344,195 9TH, 22Jan22 6.5L Moonee Valley Bm84 1500m 58 (M Zahra 1) 10, Lim 54, 1:28.99 (Last 600m 35.78), Good(3), High ‘n’ Dry 54.5 1, Unanimous 54 2, Fundraiser 58 3, Btg $41.00, $81.00 5th settling, 4th 800m, 3rd turn.

4TH, 19Feb22 5.2L Flemington Bm84 1600m 58 (M Zahra 5) 9, Lim 54, 1:35.96 (Last 600m 34.12), Good(4), Gentleman Roy 54.5 1, Tuvalu 58 2, Threeandfourpence 55 3, Btg $151.00, $201.00 6th to 1200m, 5th 800m, 6th turn.

Just battled home at Flemington last start. Others better.

7 TARAMANSOUR (5) 54 Colours emerald green, gold epaulettes, regal bloodstock logo, armbands and pom pom 5 b h Dansili (GB) – Tanoura (IR) Trainer Matthew Cumani (Ballarat) Owner Regal Bloodstock, R Livori, Mrs M Livori, K N Good, R Pezzano, P J Bongiorno, Dr C M Duncan, Mykonos, M W Silva, C Hill, D B Mortison, Forest View, Colmum Racing, A Lewin, Mrs C E McKelvie, M McKelvie, The Killa Group, P T Heinz, Franks Crew & Regal International Racing Career record 15:4-2-2 Wins 2012 (1) 2100 (1) 2200 (1) 2400 (1) Prizemoney $140,106 3RD, 27Oct21 sht hd, 1/2 nck Bendigo (G 3) Apiam Bendigo Cup 2400m 54 (F W Kersley 9) 9, Lim 54, 2:27.90 (Last 600m 36.11), Good(4), Wentwood 54 1, Smokin’ Romans 54 2, Tooradin 54 4, Btg $12.00, $10.00 3rd to 1200m, 4th 800m, 2nd turn.

6TH, 19Feb22 2.2L Flemington Bm84 2000m 58 (F W Kersley 9) 11, Lim 54, 2:02.05 (Last 600m 36.14), Good(4), Crystal Pegasus 58 1, Rousseau 54.5 2, Playoffs 57.5 3, Btg $21.00, $26.00, $21.00 Last to 1200m, 10th to turn. Slowly away. Held up near 500m.

Battled on fairly at Flemington first-up.

Fitter. Knockout chance.

8 STRATEGIC PHIL (3) 54 Colours lime green, five black diamonds, black sleeves, diamonds on cap 6 b g Strategic – Northern Rose Trainer D R Brideoake (Mornington) Owner P Green, J F Tipping, Mrs S Tipping, A Pepicelli, Ms B A Leibu, B J Wilson & Mrs K A Wilson Career record 38:7-5-7 Wins 1200 (1) 1400 (2) 1500 (1) 1600 (2) 1800 (1) Prizemoney $322,285 WON, 26Jan22 0.8L, 1L Hanging Rock Open 1800m 60 (W Gordon 1) 8, Lim 55, 1:52.20 (Last 600m 37.23), Good(4), Helmiton 55 2, Pearlman 55 3, Adabeyaat 55 4, Btg $6.50, $3.50 (fav). 3rd to 800m, 2nd turn.

6TH, 11Feb22 4.6L Colac Open 2000m 56 (B Mertens 3) 7, Lim 54, 2:02.42 (Last 600m 33.30), Good(3), Aurora’s Symphony 54 1, Takumi 54 2, Huntly Castle 57 3, Btg $9.00, $11.00 2nd to 800m, led turn.

Fitter for 4th Shilajit 2400m Cranbourne Training barrier trial (Hrdl) Soft(5) Feb 25. Freshened. Coming off an average run at Colac last outing. Looks tested here.

9 DOGMATIC (7) 54 Colours white, black and red thermometer, red diagonal striped sleeves, red cap 6 br g Domesday – Unswerving Trainer Richard Laming (Cranbourne) Owner R Cullen, P Males, L A Reichelt & Holy Moly Racing (Mgr: J D Douglas) Career record 30:3-3-5 Wins 1600 (1) 1700 (1) 2000 (1) Prizemoney $256,190 7TH, 15Jan22 2L Flemington 4yo and UP Bm70 2000m 60 (Thomas Stockdale 8) 15, Lim 54, 2:03.44 (Last 600m 34.94), Good(4), Look Closely 61 1, Nerve Not Verve 58.5 2, Takumi 57.5 3, Btg $81.00, $151.00 12th settling, 13th 1200m, 12th to turn. Began awkwardly.

3RD, 30Jan22 1L, lng nck Sapphire Coast Bm66 2200m 67.5 (J Maskiell 5) 11, Lim 55, 2:20.86 (Last 600m 34.80), Soft(6), Leather Jacket Lew 57 1, Zarafah 56.5 2, Foxtrot Bravo 57.5 4, Btg $5.00, $7.00 3rd throughout.

Freshened. Not likely.

10 NORDIC PRIDE (11) 54 Colours silver, black brisbourne racing logo, sleeves and cap 5 b g Zoffany (IR) – Centashani (NZ) Trainer Ben Brisbourne (Wangaratta) Owner S Dingwall, Mrs C Dingwall, Dr C Pedersen, Ms Kivkas-Pedersen, K Caldwell, Miss K Caldwell, A Chirnside, N Chirnside, D Lane, Mrs A Knight, D Johnson & A Knight Career record 22:6-3-4 Wins 1500 (1) 1590 (1) 1629 (1) 2025 (1) 2050 (1) 2600 (1) Prizemoney $161,965 11TH, 01Jan22 11.4L Flemington Bm70 2000m 59 (M Cartwright 8) 12, Lim 54, 2:02.75 (Last 600m 34.64), Good(3), Unique Artist 57.5 1, Brasada 61 2, Running Cloud 56.5 3, Btg $7.50, $8.00, $7.50 Last settling, 11th 1200m, 10th 800m, 9th turn.

Keen. Stewards queried run. Vetted - no abnormalities.

3RD, 11Feb22 1/2 hd, 1.3L Canterbury-N Bm72 1900m 58.5 (T Sherry 2) 7, Lim 54, 1:58.89 (Last 600m 35.55), Soft(5), Rock The Bells 55.5 inc 0.5 over 1, Twice On Sunday 55 2, Jungle Book 56 4, Btg $5.50, $8.50, $8.00 6th to 800m, 5th turn. Began awkwardly.

Freshened. Let down well from back of the pack to place at Canterbury at latest. Nicely weighted. Handles the sting out of the ground. Among the main chances.

11 DIASONIC (6) 54 Colours black, green sash, red sleeves, white cap 5 b/br g Reset – Heriz Trainer Richard Laming (Cranbourne) Owner Aj’s Bakery Pty Ltd, Newhaven Park, Felgate Holdings, A T Warren, M S Ploenges, Ms N Joyce & P Deegan Career record 14:2-1-2 Wins 1200 (1) 1400 (1) Prizemoney $97,130 WON, 29Jan22 3.3L, 1/2 nck Sapphire Coast Cls 1 1400m 65 (J Maskiell 11) 11, Lim 55, 1:22.75 (Last 600m 35.36), Good(3), Tornac 59.5 2, Never Lose Faith 52.5 3, Singing Dixie 55 4, Btg $4.60, $4.20, $5.00 10th settling, 9th turn.

4TH, 20Feb22 7.3L Ballarat Bm64 1600m 60.5 (Ms K Quilty 5) 10, Lim 54, 1:37.75 (Last 600m 34.65), Good(3), Eaglemont 61 1, Zancada 59.5 2, Northern Bliss 56 3, Btg $7.00, $7.50, $6.00 7th to 800m, 5th turn.

Place preferred.

12 ROUGH BEAUTY (10) 54 Colours royal blue, light blue vees, pale blue sleeves, light blue checks and striped cap 6 b m Lucas Cranach (GE) – Embroglio Trainer Nathan Newton (Wangaratta 1) Owner Miss D J Davis Career record 20:1-3-0 Wins 2121 (1) Prizemoney $26,055 8TH, 17Oct21 12.1L Wodonga Rst58 2050m 54 (Ms A Bryan 6) 9, Lim 54, 2:05.49 (Last 600m 38.06), Good(4), Chestnut Thunder 59 1, Pride Of Kinross 59.5 2, Irish Pardon 58 3, Btg $61.00, $81.00 8th settling, Last 1200m, 8th 800m, Last turn. Tightened for room. Lost Ground.

LAST, 24Feb22 9.3L Kilmore , F&M’s Bm58 1450m 56 (Ms L Lafferty 1) 6, Lim 54, 1:28.15 (Last 600m 35.18), Good(3), Drone Strike 59 1, Charcoal Annie 61.5 2, Miss Bank Place 63.5 3, Btg $61.00, $71.00, $61.00 5th to 800m, Last turn. Slowly away.

Struggled at recent performances.

Can’t have.

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2000m 5.16

1 SIGN SEAL DELIVER (2) 63 Colours cream, brown armbands and cap 5 b g Dundeel (NZ) – Vivid Vixen (NZ) Trainer Matthew Cumani (Ballarat) Owner M Cumani, Mrs C Concannon, S Spiteri, L Cumani, Jameson Oaks (Mgr: S Kelly), W French, Sewgoolam Racing Connection (Mgr: Dr H Sewgoolam), F J S (Mgr: D Foley), D Quinlan, S Duke, S Blood, D Canny, S Farrell, K Cooney, D Kerr, W Hobbs, N Cartledge, R Cartledge, M Correa & Mrs H Carter Career record 25:3-8-1 Wins 2100 (1) 2226 (1) 2350 (1) Prizemoney $174,650 This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

LAST, 05Feb22 5.7L Caulfield Bm70 1800m 58.5 (M Cartwright 4) 10, Lim 54, 1:49.82 (Last 600m 35.76), Good(4), Worthily 58.5 1, Hasseltoff 59.5 2, Angel Rock 55.5 3, Btg $15.00, $26.00 led to 800m, 2nd turn. Laid out on straightening. Laid out in straight.

2ND, 19Feb22 2.8L, 1.3L Bendigo Bm78 2200m 56 (R Downey 1) 9, Lim 54, 2:14.76 (Last 600m 36.80), Good(3), French Moon 54 1, El Misk 59.5 3, Budd Fox 57 4, Btg $4.80, $8.00 led to turn.

9TH, 03Feb22 4.2L Albury Cls 4 1400m 59 (N Heywood 8) 13, Lim 55, 1:23.81 (Last 600m 36.36), Good(4), Tap ‘n’ Run 60 1, Snowbella 56.5 2, Demanding Mo 61 3, Btg $41.00, $31.00 9th throughout.

4TH, 18Feb22 3.4L Benalla Bm58 1612m 60.5 (Q Yong 6) 9, Lim 54, 1:38.29 (Last 600m 37.44), Good(3), Judge Jeanine 60 1, Mischinka 59 2, Mulofdubai 59 3, Btg $15.00, $17.00, $13.00 7th settling, 8th to 800m, 7th turn.

On pace but outgunned late at Bendigo last start. Easier here. Strips fitter thirdup. Has form in wet. One of the major players.

Wasn’t all that far away at Benalla last time out. Effective wet. Place hope.

2 HEMMERLE (3) 61.5

Colours silver, black checked sash, cerise sleeves, star cap 4 b/br m Proisir – Sheema (NZ) Trainer Ben Brisbourne (Wangaratta) Owner M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart Career record 14:2-3-2 Wins 2040 (1) 2200 (1) Prizemoney $73,130 2ND, 23Jan22 sht nck, 1L Geelong Bm58 2200m 61.5 (D Lane 4) 14, Lim 54, 2:19.57 (Last 600m 36.06), Good(3), Hereforagoodtime 61 1, Flying Mr Davis 57 3, Tictoc Tictoc 59.5 4, Btg $3.50, $3.00, $3.50 4th settling, 5th 1200m, 6th to turn. Held up near 500m.

WON, 07Feb22 1.8L, 0.8L Benalla Bm58 2040m 58.5 (Ms H Edgley 8) 8, Lim 54, 2:09.13 (Last 600m 38.08), Good(4), Kimmy Be Cool 60 2, Written Advice 59.5 3, Shezdelicious 61 4, Btg $2.90, $3.80, $3.50 7th to 1200m, Last 800m, 3rd turn.

Colours light blue, dark blue stars, dark blue chevrons and cap 7 b g Lucas Cranach (GE) – Medowie Jewel Trainer Danielle Seib (Goulburn) Owner A J Day & Miss D Seib Career record 32:6-4-1 Wins 1200 (1) 1300 (2) 1425 (1) 1600 (1) 1800 (1) Prizemoney $154,210 WON, 10Feb22 1.8L, sht hd Wagga Bm66 1800m 59.5 (Ms H Williams 8) 12, Lim 55, 1:51.48 (Last 600m 36.11), Good(4), Decker 55.5 2, Larmour 57 3, Sharlie 57 4, Btg $5.00, $4.80, $5.50 3rd to turn. Overraced early stages.

5TH, 25Feb22 3.5L Canterbury-N Bm72 1550m 54 (Ms H Williams 2) 9, Lim 54, 1:36.50 (Last 600m 37.01), Heavy(10), Bethencourt 59.5 1, Philipsburg 58.5 2, Fill Of Fun 54 3, Btg $11.00, $13.00 2nd settling, 3rd to turn. Disappointed for a run near 150m.

Far from disgraced in the wet at Canterbury last outing. Performed very well at Wagga before latest. Back in easier class. Proven in wet. Has claims.

3 CUFFE’S GRANGE (8) 60 Colours blue, white southern cross and cap 4 b g Turffontein – Lassetoile Trainer G W Egan (Mansfield) Owner P C Vella Career record 14:3-3-2 Wins 1300 (1) 1400 (1) 1606 (1) Prizemoney $66,945 WON, 07Feb22 lng nck, 2.3L Benalla Bm58 1606m 63 (Lachlan King 8) 8, Lim 54, 1:39 (Last 600m 37.32), Good(4), Mischinka 58.5 2, Victory Chuckle 60 3, Jumpin’ Jaguar 58.5 4, Btg $5.50, $6.00, $3.80 (fav). 4th settling, 5th 1200m, 4th 800m, 3rd turn.

Raced three wide.

2ND, 18Feb22 3.5L, 1L Moonee Valley-N Bm64 2040m 60 (J McNeil 2) 9, Lim 55, 2:06.76 (Last 600m 37.78), Good(4), Angel Rock 59.5 1, Zidler 58.5 3, Aeecee Dolce 56.5 4, Btg $17.00 4th to 800m, 3rd turn.

8 SECRET SHEEMA (13) 58.5

Freshened. Produced a devastating change of gears to score at Benalla at latest. 2kg claimer engaged. Key player.

9 EURELLYDIDIT (5) 58 Colours emerald green, white sash and sleeves, orange cap 4 b g Magic Albert – L’aria Trainer G Eurell (Cranbourne) Owner Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch) Career record 8:1-2-0 Wins 1600 (1) Prizemoney $32,055 5TH, 04Feb22 5.9L Werribee Mdn 1400m 59.5 (M Dee 5) 12, Set weights, 1:26.34 (Last 600m 35.59), Good(4), Shoot Ur Shot 59.5 1, Dommantella 59.5 2, Bob The Horse 59.5 3, Btg $6.50, $9.00, $8.50 7th to turn.

WON, 17Feb22 2L, 0.5L Pakenham-N Mdn 1600m 59.5 (D Lane 4) 9, Set weights, 1:39.16 (Last 600m 35.95), Good(4), Semper Fortis 59 2, Dommantella 59.5 3, Mon Cheval 59 4, Btg $3.80, $4.00, $3.50 (fav).

5th to 1200m, 2nd to turn. Wide middle stages.

Showed a fine turn of foot to score convincingly at Pakenham last start.

In the mix.

Ran home well to fill the minors at FIGO THE GREAT (1) 58 Moonee Valley last time out. 1.5kg claimer engaged. Has raced well this Colours yellow and navy blue stripes, stars track previously. Consider. cap

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4 THINK MORE (11) 60 Colours tangerine, white striped sleeves, quartered cap 6 ch g Helmet – Dollops Trainer S A McIntosh (Wangaratta 1) Owner S A McIntosh & Mrs M E McIntosh Career record 31:5-4-5 Wins 1300 (1) 2000 (1) 2050 (2) 2100 (1) Prizemoney $116,312 3RD, 26Jan22 1.8L, 1L Wagga Bm74 2000m 58 (N Heywood 4) 8, Lim 55, 2:03.80 (Last 600m 35.51), Good(4), Loving Cilla 56 1, Tullaghan 53 2, Street Cred 56.5 4, Btg $4.80, $5.50, $5.00 3rd throughout.

6TH, 19Feb22 8.5L Wagga Open 1800m 55.5 inc 0.5 over (S Miller 2) 8, Lim 55, 1:49.07 (Last 600m 36.39), Good(4), Roman 55.5 1, Street Cred 53.5 2, She’s All In 59 3, Btg $5.50, $7.50 4th settling, 5th 1200m, 4th 800m, 6th turn. Vetted - no abnormalities.

3 ch g Magnus – Chinon (NZ) Trainer J Warren & D Krongold (Mornington) Owner R L Roulston & E C W Lam Career record 7:1-1-1 Wins 2100 (1) Prizemoney $34,725 2ND, 04Feb22 0.5L, lng nck Werribee Mdn 2000m 59 (D Stackhouse 9) 10, Set weights, 2:10.59 (Last 600m 36.22), Good(4), Charlie’s Tin 59.5 1, Drake Passage 59 3, Perpetual Grace 57 4, Btg $6.00, $4.60, $4.80 2nd to 800m, led turn. Raced wide without cover.

WON, 14Feb22 3.3L, 3.3L Stony Creek Mdn 2100m 59 (E Brown 7) 11, Set weights, 2:10.47 (Last 600m 37.29), Good(3), Coleridge 59.5 2, Perpetual Grace 57 3, Bequester 59.5 4, Btg $2.10, $2.35 (fav). led throughout.

Commanding all-the-way winner in easier class at Stony Creek last outing.

Query wet. One for exotics.

Failed to quicken at Wagga at latest.

Handles wet ground. One for multiples.

11 YES YEAH ALWAYS (9) 58

5 DIAMOND LUKE (4) 59

Colours pale green, purple quarters, hooped sleeves, checked cap 4 b g No Nay Never (US) – Aqua D’Amore Trainer S P Nichols (Mornington) Owner S P Nichols, Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom), L D Trevanion, Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro), G R Stead, A D Young, A D Foord, J Newell & S W C McNeill Career record 7:1-1-1 Wins 2000 (1) Prizemoney $23,835 WON, 20Jan22 0.5L, lng nck Warrnambool Mdn 2000m 59.5 (L Neindorf 3) 7, Set weights, 2:08.50 (Last 600m 36.06), Good(4), Charlie’s Tin 59.5 2, Divaring 57.5 3, Phlogeus 57.5 4, Btg $2.90, $3.50, $3.20 4th to 800m, led turn.

5TH, 03Feb22 6.2L Warrnambool Bm58 2350m 61.5 (Ms K Quilty 6) 9, Lim 54, 2:30.18 (Last 600m 39.36), Good(4), Inari 62 1, Olifoet 56.5 2, Swing King 63 3, Btg $6.50, $10.00, $9.00 6th to 1200m, 7th 800m, 8th turn. Inconvenienced at start.

Held up near 600m. Held up near 300m.

Colours gold, green quarters, purple collar, gold and green striped sleeves, gold and purple seams cap 6 b g Lucas Cranach (GE) – Diamond Days (NZ) Trainer Jamie Edwards (Freshwater Creek) Owner J E Booth, Mrs R P Booth, Mrs E M Michelmore, B W Salajan, Ms S Cagorski, A J Scannell, M P Adams, M J Robinson, Mrs S A Melville, R A Melville, Miss S M O’Callaghan, Mrs P O’Callaghan & A O’Callaghan Career record 14:2-0-2 Wins 1590 (1) 2000 (1) Prizemoney $44,253 11TH, 20Jan22 6.1L Warrnambool Bm64 1700m 55.5 (Ms M Price 2) 12, Lim 54, 1:43.64 (Last 600m 36.16), Good(4), Angel Rock 59.5 1, Aeecee Dolce 56.5 2, Great Ambition 57.5 3, Btg $61.00, $81.00 11th settling, 10th 1200m, Last to turn. Rider lost whip.

3RD, 06Feb22 4.8L, 2L Ararat Bm70 2000m 56 (Lachlan King 1) 6, Lim 54, 2:03.42 (Last 600m 36.48), Good(4), Sheezabigdeel 54 1, Obedience 55 2, Ripcord 59 4, Btg $12.00, $21.00 Last to 800m, 5th turn. Laid in in straight.

Freshened. Unlikely to trouble some of these.

6 CODE BLUE (7) 58.5 Colours green and orange quarters, yellow sleeves and cap 5 b m Tavistock (NZ) – Mansera (FR) Trainer Patrick Payne (Plumpton) Owner T C Bloodstock (Mgr: S T Cheung) Career record 25:5-1-5 Wins 1590 (1) 1600 (1) 1614 (1) 2000 (1) 2007 (1) Prizemoney $93,320 LAST, 13Jan22 4L Pakenham-N Bm64 1600m 57 (M Dee 7) 11, Lim 55, 1:39.03 (Last 600m 35.64), Good(4), Helavabel 60 1, Minola 60 2, Quail Hollow 58 3, Btg $7.50, $7.00, $9.00 2nd to 1200m, 5th 800m, 6th turn. Stewards queried run. Vetted - no abnormalities.

WON, 10Feb22 0.8L, 2.8L Kilmore Bm58 2007m 58.5 (Ms H Edgley 1) 7, Lim 54, 2:09.28 (Last 600m 37.18), Good(3), Absconded 59.5 2, Shilajit 60 3, Crafty Effort 63 4, Btg $2.10, $2.00 (fav). led throughout.

Laid out in straight.

Freshened. Led and repelled challengers to score at short odds in weaker grade at Kilmore last outing. Gets through rain affected ground. Can figure here.

7 OKRA (12) 58.5 Colours white, dark blue diamond, yellow sleeves and cap 6 b g Husson (AR) – Lutine Trainer A Fitzgerald (Wangaratta 1) Owner J F Fitzgerald & Mt Pleasant Thoroughbreds Career record 19:3-2-1 Wins 1600 (1) 1800 (1) 1980 (1) Prizemoney $48,115

Freshened. Went to line only fairly in easier company at Warrnambool last time out. Place appeal only.

12 ROSENSTRASSE (10) 57 Colours black, purple cross of lorraine and sleeves, old gold cap 4 b m Hallowed Crown – Matron (NZ) Trainer J F Moloney (Cranbourne) Owner Ms J Sampson & Miss M Taite Career record 13:2-3-1 Wins 1500 (1) 1600 (1) Prizemoney $57,585 4TH, 04Feb22 1.7L Werribee Bm58 1600m 60 (H Coffey 6) 9, Lim 54, 1:39.04 (Last 600m 36.77), Good(4), Sphera 61.5 1, Mariinsky 63 2, Montalbano 63.5 3, Btg $6.00, $9.00 Last to 800m, 8th turn.

WON, 19Feb22 3.3L, 1/2 nck Bendigo Rst58 1600m 58 (Ms T Hope 8) 10, Lim 54.5, 1:36.75 (Last 600m 36.18), Good(3), Bonamassa 60 2, Mr Pocket 59 3, Danali 58 4, Btg $5.50, $8.50 Last to 800m, 9th turn.

Unplaced in wet. Prefer others.

13 JUMPIN’ JAGUAR (6) 54 Colours lime green, pale blue yoke, yellow sash 4 b m Redente – Jumpin’ Joh Trainer Russell Osborne (Benalla) Owner Dr C P Duddy & R A Osborne Career record 18:1-0-1 Wins 1590 (1) Prizemoney $25,322 5TH, 18Feb22 5.2L Benalla Bm58 1612m 58.5 (H Coffey 5) 9, Lim 54, 1:38.29 (Last 600m 37.44), Good(3), Judge Jeanine 60 1, Mischinka 59 2, Mulofdubai 59 3, Btg $13.00, $12.00 Last to 1200m, 7th 800m, Last turn. Held up near 500m.

4TH, 26Feb22 2L Yarra Glen Rst58 1950m 53.5 (Ms H Le Blanc 5) 10, Lim 54, 2:00 (Last 600m 36.54), Good(3), Shultzy 60 1, Kimmy Be Cool 56.5 2, Witchachar Star 58 3, Btg $7.50, $10.00 3rd to 800m, 2nd turn.

Raced wide without cover.

Yet to place past 1600 metres. Others with more appeal.

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WANGARATTA CUP C’MON NORDIC PRIDE: Ben Brisbourne’s Nordic Pride is Wangaratta’s sole runner in tomorrow’s Wangaratta Cup. PHOTO: Racing Photos

Locals to take Pride in sole cup runner

BEN Brisbourne’s Nordic Pride ($5) is a genuine chance of taking out this year’s $100,000 Wangaratta Cup (2000m).

The five-year-old gelding is Wangaratta’s sole hope of taking out the cup with recent placings in Melbourne and Sydney holding him in good stead to take on one of the best cup fields we’ve seen in recent years.

Although he’s drawn barrier 11, Brisbourne is confident his gelding is well placed to run a strong race, especially if the predicted 20mm to

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40mm of rain hits Wangaratta.

“He’s been going super,” Brisbourne said.

“The more rain the better, he’s been really consistent lately and we expect him to be competitive.

“He’ll go forward so the barrier won’t be a problem.

“It’s a race we’ve targeted the

horse at for a while - I can’t control my excitement to have a horse in our home cup.”

Group one winning stayer Dark Dream ($2.80) looks the biggest threat carrying the top weight of 60.5kg and has been in great form recently, running second in the Werribee Cup in December and was also a Flemington winner two-starts back.

The Hayes trained seven-yearold took out the group one Queensland Derby back in 2018 for Kerry Parker before carving a career out

in Hong Kong between December 2018 to November 2020.

Gai Waterhouse’s Runaway ($10, 56.5kg), the Freedman trained Bedford ($8, 55kg) and Patrick Payne’s Beefeater ($14, 55kg) will all carry extra weight with the rest of the field allocated 54kg.

“It’s a strong race,” Brisbourne said.

“Hopefully we’ll take the sting out of it when we go forward but there are some quality horses in the field.”

Brisbourne labelled Secret

Sheema ($5) in race eight as his best of the day but said she’ll need luck from barrier 13.

“Secret Sheema in the last is the best horse in the race but has just drawn poorly,” Brisbourne said.

“We’ve been unlucky with our barrier draws for the day but that’s racing.”

Brisbourne will also have Storm King (race one), War Dog (race two) and Ghosted (race four) in action throughout the day.

“It’s going to be a good day, I’m looking forward to it.”

McCarthy needs luck to change after draws

By WILLSON MACK DAN McCarthy and his team have a busy Wangaratta Cup Day ahead.

McCarthy will saddle up six runners throughout the day - four of those coming in race three.

Despite the majority of his horses drawing luckless gates, McCarthy will still have runners flying his flag.

Stable stalwart Yeldarb ($9) headlines McCarthy’s runners with the seven-year-old gelding returning from a spell to take his place in the third race of the day, the John Wohlers Jewellers BM64 handicap (1170m) from gate 11.

The seven-year-old gelding has won five races and placed three times from 13 starts on heavy tracks.

“He’ll be hoping for a bit of rain,” McCarthy said.

“He absolutely loves the wet so if it rains he’ll be in with a great shot.”

Royal Deel (barrier 11) in race four looks his best chance for the day, named the early $3.50 favourite to take out the Ovens Kia Wangaratta 0-58 handicap over 1300m.

“He’s drawn a terrible gate but he’ll still run,” McCarthy said.

“He hasn’t ran a bad race for us and we don’t expect it to change tomorrow.”

White Hart Express ($13) has drawn a good gate in six and looks a chance in race one as he runs his

Plenty of local interest in the cup

By RAILS RUN

MUDLARK: Yeldarb pictured in his last win at Bendigo on a heavy 10 rated track. first race for the stable, while fellow McCarthy debutante El Cohete ($14) is worth a thought in race three coming from barrier six.

McCarthy likes the look of the new duo.

“They’re both lovely horses,” he said.

“They’ve got good fitness bases and we’re happy with where they’re at.

“They’ll both run and hopefully

they can start off well for us.”

Also in race three, Mattash has been named a $12 chance despite drawing barrier 13.

“Another one with a poor draw,” McCarthy said.

“He was accepted at Moonee Valley tonight but he drew poorly there so I think we’d rather run with a bad gate at home than travel down to Melbourne with him.”

PHOTO: Racing Photos Ofenbach ($31) is the most valuable of the lot and after drawing a good gate in four, McCarthy believes he’s a threat to take out race four.

“If he doesn’t miss the start he’ll be a chance,” he said.

“If he can get the first half of his race right he’ll be hard to beat.

“He’s trialled well (second at Benalla) so let’s hope he brings that form tomorrow.”

WARRNAMBOOL trainer Aaron Purcell is making the long trek to Wangaratta for Saturday’s Wangaratta Cup with the well performed Guizot ($6).

The Irish nine-year-old gelding has a record of nine wins from 75 starts and earned over $750,000 in prizemoney.

Recent placings in Melbourne sees the horse in good form for the 2000m event that boasts prizemoney of $100,000.

Purcell is mindful that a number of local part owners are in Guizot along with a string of other stable horses.

Keen to see the horse race here in Wangaratta will be Barry and Travis Clarke, Graeme and Mal Taylor, Andrew Hamilton and Wangaratta’s answer to Gai Waterhouse, Wendy Lester.

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Jenkins and Smith head to historic cycling event

By WILLSON MACK GRACE Jenkins and Reuben Smith are set to contest one of Australia’s most prestigious cycling events this weekend.

The Wangaratta Cycling Club duo will take their part in the 124th Austral Wheel Race at the Darebin International Velodrome on Sunday.

Jenkins will also compete in the Bell Helmets Track Open event tomorrow.

Jenkins, who has only been cycling for a year and a half, has mixed emotions about taking her place in the event.

“I’m fairly new to cycling and have been riding for about a year and a half, so it’s definitely nerve wracking to be riding the Austral Wheel Race,” Jenkins said.

“I’ve heard it’s an amazing event to be part of, so while I’m scared I’m also very excited for this opportunity and experience, even watching the other events.”

Jenkins cycled a personal best in the 2000m Individual Pursuit at the state championships by over four seconds.

“At the start of the season, I definitely had higher expectations and goals for myself, but considering I have had a few setbacks and a few weeks off the bike, I’m glad to even have had the chance to ride there,” Jenkins said.

“I’m particularly happy about beating a few PBs, which is always a great feeling, and doing some other events that I didn’t do last year.”

Although the competitive juices will definitely be flowing on Sunday, Jenkins just wants to learn from the experience.

“I’m hoping to get some more racing experience, and just learning,” she said.

“I find every time I race, I always come away learning so much.

“I’m hoping to give it my best shot and leave everything on the track by the end of the weekend.

“I really enjoy the social aspect of cycling too, and meeting other supportive and friendly cyclists.”

Jenkins noted her love for the individual pursuit.

“I have two types of events that I particularly enjoy and

READY TO GO: Grace Jenkins can’t wait to take her place in the Austral Wheelrace this weekend. one would be the individual pursuit, a 2km effort done on your own,” she said.

“I find this race a real test of mental strength, stamina and the ability to pace

yourself, and control your breathing.

“In these longer individual events, both your mental and physical strength is pushed to the limit.”

Great club night at Wangaratta City Raceway

Firefighters chase gold at Eldorado

By RYAN MALCOLM

By DEAN THOMPSON WANGARATTA City Raceway played host to its local competitors on Saturday night with all the club classes running for points.

The Production Sedans were having a track series round along with members points up for grabs for all classes.

A healthy crowd enjoyed a relaxed night of racing with winners being Raymond Ussher, Martin Heiner, Felicity Roycroft, Riley Balins, Justin Brockley, and Trevor Evans.

Raymond Ussher picked up the win in the Production Sedans putting down fast laps with consistency in the final, while Tom Barnard, Rodney Anderson and David Lord were the only others to finish in that order.

In Sports Sedans, Martin Heiner, who has recently only just returned to the speedway to compete after a little time away and becoming a father, won his second feature event in a couple of weeks when he finished ahead of Felicity Roycroft and Matthew Brooks.

Josh Beattie finished fourth and visiting Maryborough driver Pauline Fell finished in fifth spot in her new race car.

Roycroft continued her dominance in the Ladies Open Sedans with a victory in front of Tay Cummins.

She also said she enjoys the tactical side of bunch racing.

“My other favourite event would be any bunch racing,” she said.

“Though it is a bit riskier, I enjoy the mental tactics and calculations required, and the sort of rhythm and headspace you get into while in the race.

“Analysing everyone’s positions, what point of the race you’re in, whose wheel to get onto, who’s breaking away.

“It’s exhilarating in a way, and brings out my competitive side.”

On Saturday, Jenkins will race in the Bell Helmets Track Open event.

In the Bell Helmets Open she will compete in the following events: Victorian Keirin Championships, Auscycling Keirin State Championships, Sprints, points race.

On Sunday there will be the prestigious Quest Ivanhoe 124th Austral Wheelrace.

On the Sunday Jenkins will compete in: U17 Women’s 15 lap scratch (250m laps), U17 Women’s 10 laps progressive points race, U17 Women’s 20 Lap Motor Pace, U17 Women’s 20 Lap Points Race and the U17 Women’s Austral Wheelrace.

DRIFTING: Car 98 with Wangaratta’s Ray Ussher aboard with David Lord from Wagga close behind.

PHOTO: Venn Parker Photography Roycroft is well on top in this class locally and thinking about her finishing rate in the Sports Sedans, she could be leading that class also.

Roycroft, Cummins and Janie Patton were the top three with Jaimi Barber and Pauline Fell the top five in the ladies.

Riley Balins and Cobie McGraw were the only two drivers to finish their final for the Junior Sedans whose Victorian title is at Wahgunyah this Saturday night.

Balins the winner here.

Once again Trevor Evans won the Standard Saloons finishing well ahead of Daryl Joosten and Josh Delarue.

Jaimi Barber was fourth with Scott

McAuliffe in fifth spot.

Evans was lapping around a second a lap quicker than the rest of the competitors in the final.

The Goulburn Ovens Sedan Association’s points event was again won

by Justin Brockley.

Brockley is currently on top of his game and has the wood over Ross Maclean who has been the class’s most dominant racer in recent seasons.

Corey McDonald was second, Maclean third then Stuart Balins and Janie Patton.

Wangaratta City Raceway is next in competition on March 26 with the Australian Compact Speedcar Australia Title, Production Sedans, and local club classes.

THE competitive flame is set to burn bright at this weekend’s regional firefighting championships at Eldorado.

Almost 150 competitors are expected to descend on the township on Sunday, as District 23’s finest junior and senior firefighters face-off against emergency services personnel from rival districts 22 and 24.

District 23 championship committee member Peter Brick said the championships’ six events would showcase the hard work and resourcefulness of the region’s fire response.

“Championship teams from Eldorado and Springhurst will compete - they have members from eight other brigade areas in the region,” he said.

“They’ll take part in the low down pump, an historical event created over 100 years ago - the other five events are based on fire ground practices, such as running from a start line and pumping water to hit targets in sequence.

“Taking part in these championships is great - we usually train against a clock but to compete against other brigades, it tends to inspire the teams.”

The championship season began last weekend at Bethanga, with more than 30

CHASING GOLD: Eldorado’s Luke Mercer competed at last year’s state championships in Mooroopna.

PHOTO: CFA Springhurst and Eldorado junior competitors taking home a medal in at least one event.

The district championships have also historically acted as an important recruiting ground for volunteer fire response services, with former Eldorado representatives actively forging careers with Eldorado, Wangaratta North, Milawa, Laceby West and Glenrowan brigades.

Sunday’s Eldorado meeting will be the 56th championship held in District 23, and the second of three district events in the lead up to state championships to be held at Mooroopna later this month.

Adult tickets to Eldorado’s Centennial Park will cost $5, while children will be able to enter for free, with events anticipated to run from 9am through to 3pm.

Catering courtesy of the North Wangaratta Football and Netball Club will also be available.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2021/22 season

ROUND 18 PREVIEW: Saturday, March 5

Rain clouds no concern to Hawks

By NATHAN DE VRIES

EVEN with rain expected across the region tomorrow, Rovers United Bruck’s (RUB) A grade squad are eager for the clouds to stay away so they can continue to cultivate form ahead of finals.

Locked in for the semi-finals a few short weeks away in third place, spirits are high at WJ Finday Oval, with wins on the board and players looking good ahead of their clash against Delatite tomorrow.

“We’ve found the season really good,” RUB opening bat Luke Whitten said.

“Obviously with COVID hovering over our heads it’s been tricky at times but we’ve really enjoyed the season so far and we look forward to finishing off really well as best we can with finals coming up.

“Our numbers at training are still just as high as they have been during the rest of the season.

“I think our guys are very committed to the cause of what we’re trying to do this season, the numbers are still really great down at training.”

Personally, Whitten has had a solid year with the bat so far, with 372 runs to his name including

three half centuries and a top score of 97.

“It’s been nice to be able to get in the runs again,” he said.

“I’ve had a few lean seasons that have been up and down, but it’s nice to be able to contribute to the team winning games.

“It’s always good to contribute yourself, so it’s been good fun this season.”

10 to 20mm of rain is forecasted to fall in Wangaratta tomorrow, and while they could hope for a washout and preserve themselves for their guaranteed semifinal outing, Whitten said that’s not what the club is about.

“There are always going to be a couple at the end of the year where you’re waking up on Saturday morning and you’re not sure of what’s going to be out the window,” Whitten said.

“We always want to play cricket at the end of the day.

“We play cricket because we want to play, so we’ll never really be chasing the rain too much.

“Always chasing the home final is the goal and we’re doing everything we can to do that to give ourselves the best chance at the pointy end of the season.”

MUST WIN: Colts skipper Mitch Giggins said his squad will have to win at least one of the last two matches to keep their names in the semifinals conversation.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Colts at crossroads ■

KEEN TO PLAY: RUB opener Luke Whitten hopes the rain clouds stay away so the Hawks can take on Delatite.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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“With everything that’s been going on with the rain these last few weeks everywhere else, it’s almost guaranteed that we’re going to get it - sums up our season, I think.”

With fantastic players like Tyler and Josh Nanson, whose 120 run partnership last week showed the competition the Colts mean business, finding form at the right time in the season, the stage is set for a thrilling match at the Norm Minns Oval tomorrow from 1pm.

In other matches around the area, Delatite will try and hold on to their top four credentials when they face off against Rovers United Bruck at the WJ Findlay Oval, Benalla host Beechworth Wanderers, and Ovens Valley United travel up the highway to take on the Lakers.

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Come and try hockey in Wangaratta this Sunday THE Wangaratta Hockey Club is inviting all interested players to their come and try and registration day this Sunday, March 6.

As part of Hockey Albury Wodonga and affiliated with Hockey ACT, Wangaratta will join seven other clubs to battle it out during the 2022 season.

Playing matches in Wangaratta, Albury and Wodonga, the junior section caters for under 10s (mixed), under 12, under 14 and under 17 (boys and girls) and they will start their season after Easter.

The men’s and women’s senior season starts at the end of March and is for those 18 years and older.

There are 11 players on a team for all levels except the under 10s, which have eight players.

Ellie Samson (13) has been playing for four years on the wing or centre forward and is looking getting back into the competition as there were only a few games due to COVID restrictions the last couple of years.

Lily Gibb (13) has also been playing for four years and plays centre forward or inner,

enjoying the game most when the team scores a goal.

Lily Radnor (11) played in the hockey tournament in 2020 and came along to the come and try day, joining the team at the end of last season.

Lily said that she likes that hockey is different from other sports - that there aren’t as many people who play it, but the ones who do really love it.

“I have learnt a lot already about controlling the ball and I have been playing on the wings or centre forward, which I like,” Lily said.

Hockey is a non-contact sport and welcomes people of all ages and abilities.

Juniors train Thursdays from 4.30pm-5.30pm and seniors from 7pm-8pm at the Cathedral College hockey pitch in Wangaratta.

Come and Try this Sunday, March 6 from 11am-12 noon with registrations from 12pm-2pm.

NEW SKILLS: Lily Radnor (right) has enjoyed learning the game since joining the club at the end of 2021.

PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

Wareena Park Bowls Club welcomes students LAST Thursday Wareena Park Bowls Club welcomed 40 grade five and six students from Yarrunga Primary School for an introduction to the game of bowls.

They started with basic explanations of the rules of the game and the overall objective (getting the closest bowl to the jack).

Both girls and boys were quick to understand what bias was and how it worked.

They were split into two groups of 20 for two sessions of

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Joss Young Achiever Finalists: Campbell Chesse, Zachary Aldred, Ollie Davis, Tess Palubiski, Jack Boulton.

Hall of Fame Inductees: Jess Foley, Josh Kennedy, Andrew McDonald, David McPartland, Stephen Mowlam, Greg Griffiths, Amy Chapman, Patrick Murphy, Archie Thompson, Joshua Thornton.

45 minutes of practice on the green which they seemed to enjoy immensely.

At the conclusion Matt from Yarrunga thanked the Wareena Park volunteers for their assistance in broadening the students’ sporting outlook.

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JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, February 26 4 Person Ambrose Mixed Winners: Frances Duffy, Leeanne Carmody, Andy Senkic and Jaxon Osmotherly 55 1/8.

Ball winners: Gary Butler, Markus Angehrn, Yogie and Leslie Naidoo (2) 55 5/8, Liane Graham, Chris Boseley, Dave O’Connor and G Paterson 58¼.

Mens winners: Tom Aggett, Adrian Speziale, Brian Carr and Rob Hancock 54¾.

Ball winners: Col Wyllie, Jeff Farrell, Dylan and Gary Stone (2) 57 1/8, Brian Luxford, Rob Lowe, Chris O’Keefe and Andy Walker 57 ¼, Trevor Gunn, Jim Moore, Blair and Kelvin Archer 58¾.

Club Shirt: Mick Reidy 22.

Aroma Deli: Kelvin Archer 22.

2 Balls: Sue Clayton 21.

NTP: 4th Vicki Moorhead and Dean Cryer, 8th Di Murphy and Mal White, 13th Di Murphy and Bill O’Brien, 17th Frances Duffy and Steve Fisher.

Monday, February, 28 Stableford Veterans A Grade Bill O’Brien 41.

B Grade Paul McInerny 42.

Ball winners: Brian Carr 39, Phil Bebb 39, Greg Hogan 38, Martin VanRhee 37, John McKenzie 37.

NTP: 4th Alex Gibbs, 8th Attila Kungl, 13th Martin VanRhee.

Wednesday, March 2 Stableford: A Grade Winner: Mike Monro 38. B Grade Winner: Dave Woodstock 39.

C Grade Winner: John Porter 36.

Ball Winners: Barry McLeod (2) 37, Bill O’Brien 36, Ric Chivers 36, Brian Wallace 35, Trevor Nippress 34, Steve McNaughton 34, Ken Beitzel 34, Ian Mills 33.

On a countback from Steve Fisher and Alex Gibbs NTP: 4th Mike Monro, 8th Carmine Pane, 13th Ian Mills, 16th Andy Walker.

Wednesday, March 2 9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Brendan Nolan 21. Runner Up: Doug Ritchens 20. 3rd Mark Nolan 19. 4th Hamish Lewis 18.

5th Paul Lawrence 18.

B Grade Winner: Allen Mercer 21.

Runner Up: Ben Honeychurch 19. 3rd Dave McFarland 18. 4th Jim Darcy 18.

5th Kerry Waite 16.

NTP: 4th Kerry Waite, 8th Alan Sands.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WEEK ending February 27 Women’s Competition February 22 GA Course 10-18 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Judy Hirschfeld 18.

Runner Up: Lois Fitzpatrick 17.

Ball Winners: Lyn Patrick, Barbara Thomas.

NTP: 11th Lois Fitzpatrick, 13th Lois Fitzpatrick.

SCOREBOARD

GA Course Holes 1-9 Holes Stableford Winner: Gail Dodd 19.

Runner Up: Karen Smith 17.

Ball Winners: Jenny Kerr, Dianne Phillips, Carolyn Sullivan.

Men’s CompetItion: February 23 18 Holes PAR: Winner: Rodney Godde -1. Runner Up: Dean Campagna -1 C/B. Ball Winners: John Wiskin, Lendsay Maiden, Rod Moyle, Dave McCullough, William Dodd, Matt Nicolosi, Joe Antic, Tony Holden, Andrew Raison.

NTP: 4th Andrew Raison, 7th Andrew Raison, 9th Lendsay Maiden, 11th Arnold Sparks, 13th Dean Campagna, 16th Dean Campagna.

9 Holes PAR Winner: Bob Haynes +3. Runner Up: Phillip Moss +2 C/B. Ball Winners: Graeme Beale, Keith Fleet, Graham Whitehead, Arthur Ingarfield, Phillip Holmes.

Men’s Twilight Competition Winner: Russell Wallace 21. Runner Up: Peter Crawford 20.

Ball Winners: Scott Thomson, Matt Ring, Jason McCoy, Glen Seymour, Mick Webster.

NTP: 4th Peter Crawford, 7th Scott Thomson, 9th Mick Webster.

Meat Tray Winner: Kurt Schubert.

Womens Competition: February 24 18 Holes Stableford Winner: Carolyn Sullivan 37. Runner Up: Lorraine Adams 34.

NTP: 11th Carolyn Sullivan.

Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Carol Coghill 17.

Men’s Competition: February 26 Competition: Stableford A Grade Winner: Gregory Sullivan 40. A Grade Runner Up: Ashley Clayton 38. B Grade Winner: Wade Goodwin 42. B Grade Runner Up: Cooper Patterson 41.

Ball Winners: Andy Raison, Simon Hunter, Trevor Cooper, John Southwell, Phillip Winnell, Arnold Sparks, Neville McCormick, Neil Mckinnon, Phillip Moss, Joe Antic, Mark Comensoli.

NTP: 4th Trevor Cooper, 7th John Southwell, 9th Ray Hutton, 11th Tony Holden, 13th Tony Holden, 16th Ashley Clayton.

Secret 6: Greg Sullivan.

Birdies: Glen Burns, Greg Sullivan.

TARRA GOLF CLUB RESULTS Saturday, February 19 Four Person Ambrose Winners: Leo McCoy, Ken Miller, Lindsay Steer and Fay Phillips 57 3/4.

NTP: 4th Manny Tanirau, 8th Lindsay Steer.

Golf to be played by Men and Ladies on Saturday, February 26, Treasurers Trophy (Stableford).

Saturday, February 26 Treasurers Trophy Stableford winner: Leo McCoy 38. Runner up: Angelo Garraffo 35.

NTP: 4th Angelo Garraffo, 8th Manny Tanirau.

Ladies Winner; June Christesen 35pts. Runner up: Fay Phillips 31pts.

Golf to be played on Saturday, March 5 is the Monthly Medal, with a new starting time to be 11:30am roll up for a 12pm start.

Membership is now due.

New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club with a first year membership of $100.00 and $60.00 for juniors the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club.

Tarra Ladies Tarra Ladies played a 9-hole threeperson Ambrose on Tuesday, March 1.

Winners: Audrey Bradfield, June Christiansen and Lynn Barrow with 24.

Monthly Awards: Carole O’Sullivan Award (NTP 8th) Beat Allan, Di McLaughlin Award (Best 9-hole Stableford) Beat Allan 15 points.

CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, February 28 are as follows: Cheryl Sampson and Trish Rogash d Anne Dodd and Sally Fisher 7/1, Joan Dyson and Gavan Kelly d Robyn Muller and Cassie Hurley7/3, Janet Kelly and Andy Barbero d Elise Downes and Maureen O’Keefe 7/2, Marie Wallis and Terry Wilson d Glenis Johnstone and Heather Gulbin 7/4, Lauren Kazenwadel and Margaret Bennett d Lorraine Johnston and Christine Ireland 7/5, Nathan Reynolds d Yvonne McLaughlin 7/6.

On Wednesday morning Terry Wilson defeated Lauren Kazenwadel 26/15 in a game of ricochet croquet.

During the game Terry managed a five hoop break and Lauren achieved a couple of 20 yard roquets.

Wednesday evening saw 16 members enjoy several games in overcast conditions.

Next Thursday, the club is hosting a social day with 48 players from around the North East and Southern NSW scheduled to play four games each with prizes for the overall winner, hoop-in-one and jump shots.

There is a working bee next Wednesday at 8am in preparation for the social day.

Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:30am and Wednesday evening (Twilight) at 5:30pm.

Please note the changed Twilight time for Wednesday evening.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done.

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

Visitors and new players are welcome.

Just contact one of the numbers listed below.

Club contacts are president Trish Rogash on 0409974326 and captain Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

WARBY WALKERS FRIDAY, February 11 to Sunday, February 13 Falls Creek, Alpine NP The club’s annual visit to Falls Creek was very successful, and we enjoyed three days of walking in, and around, the high country.

Friday’s walk (led by Chris) was to Mount Jaithmathang.

Given the slippery conditions, the descent was nearly as slow as the ascent, and the eight of us made it back to our cars, having covered a little over 13km.

Saturday’s walk attracted 30 walkers, and we formed three groups of 10; the first of these (lead by Adrian) took the shortened version of the full loop out to Kelly and Fitzgerald Huts, while the other two groups (one led by Kerri, and one led by Chris) headed off for the full show.

That evening there were social events at the Myrtleford Ski club and the Frying Pan Inn, a good time had by all.

Sunday’s walk (led by Jeanette and Michael) also started at Langford Gap, but this time they followed the Langford West Aqueduct, and headed towards Cope Hut. All up, they had trekked approx 11k. another group of walkers started at Wallace Hut Track, and completed the Wallaces Hut and Cope Hut loop of approx 7k.

For those staying off the mountain, Cecily led half a dozen explorers up Survey Track from Mt Beauty township, climbing steadily below the Falls Creek Road to Crankie Charlie Corner.

That group arrived happily back in town for refreshments at the cafe, where they met some of the Falls Creek party, also enjoying refreshments before their drive home.

Overall, a great weekend; the high country always provides great walking.

Sunday, February 20, Salisbury Falls and Alpine Views, Warby Ovens NP. The predicted weather was mostly sunny with a top of about 32C, so the nine of us met at 8am to avoid the heat of the day.

The distance planned for walk was about 12km, and heading up the slopes, things were looking much drier than our last walk (spring of 2021), and we made it in reasonably cool conditions to Mount Warby.

Here we had morning tea, grateful for a nice breeze that had sprung up since we set off.

We descended to the start of Alpine Views Track, and then began a gradual descent back to the cars. Lunch was held in the environs of the Falls (which were not running) before we headed back to the cars for a cuppa and a biscuit or two.

Total time taken was about five hours, and we enjoyed the forest, its

collection of wildflowers, seeing some kangaroos, and having a good natter on the track.

Coming events.

Sunday, March 6 The Big Walk, Mt Buffalo NP Marita 0427 521 122 There are a number of options of this fantastic walk, mostly on bush tracks, with some short sections beside the road.

Hard walk: The entire ‘Big Walk’ starts from the entry gate of the NP, and finishes near the Chalet; a distance of about 11km, and an ascent of 1,040m.

To include the diversions to various lookouts, add about 2km.

Medium walk from Rollasons Falls carpark, up to the Chalet.

Distance of about 5.4km, with an ascent of 570m.

To walk to the various lookouts, add about 2km to this.

Easy walk: A walk to the lookouts at the top, which is part of the medium, and hard walks.

The distance is up to 6km.

PICKLEBALL ROUND 15 results: Section 1: Bryan Wilson 48 - 15, Geoff Allen 32 - 37, Carol O’Brien 31 - 36, Tim Oliver 31 - 40, Les Goudie 28 - 42.

Section 2: Klaus Kazenwadel 46 - 26, Tracy Loyst 44 - 35, Ken Rogers 39 - 42, Rob Seymour 35 - 37, Hunter Wilson 24 - 48.

Section 3: Graeme Cripps 39 - 22, Shannon Birch 37 - 24, Ken Gaudion 33 - 28, Andrea Wearne 13 - 48.

Section 4: Chris Jamieson 46 - 44, Mandy Hanratty 46 - 44, Nancy Reid 46 - 44, Michael Reid 42 - 4.

Ladder: 1 Wilson, Bryan, 2 Oliver, Tim, 3 O’Brien, Carol, 4 Kazenwadel, Klaus, 5 Allen, Geoff, 6 Goudie, Les, 7 Bell, Neville, 8 Chivers, Tyson, 9 Seymour, Rob, 10 Dickinson, Tim, 11 Johnston, Steve, 12 Rogers, Ken, 13 Wilson, Hunter, 14 Jones, Clive, 15 Loyst, Tracy, 16 Cripps, Graeme, 17 Gaudion, Ken, 18 Birch, Shannon, 19 Jamieson, Chris, 20 Hanratty, Mandy, 21 Reid, Nancy, 22 Wearne, Andrea , 23 Reid, Michael, 24 Hill, Wilma, 25 Reid, Jennifer.

WAREENA PARK BOWLS FOR the penultimate round of pennant Wareena Park hosted Corowa Civic for a must win match.

Wareena played very well and won all three rinks with scores of 22 to 12, 27 to 10 and 34 to 8 giving us a huge result of 83 to 30.

All players could give them selves a pat on the back.

For our final match we travel to Mulwala in another do or die match.

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EARLY FAVOURITE THE Hayes trained Dark Dream (pictured winning the Queensland Derby) has been labelled a $2.80 early favourite by bookmakers to take out tomorrow’s Wangaratta Cup. The group one winning gelding will lump 60.5kg around the 2000m trip with Jarrod Fry in the saddle.

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Colts at crossroads TOMORROW’S penultimate round of the A grade fixture may be the most important one on the books for the City Colts, as they come up against not only the top ranked side, but are also at the mercy of other results and even the elements themselves.

City Colts’ finals campaign lies in the balance, sitting just 0.49 points out of the top four behind Delatite, and with time running out to get

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those vital wins, the window to finals is closing quickly.

Wangaratta Magpies, Yarrawonga Mulwala and Rovers United Bruck are all locked in for finals, and with Ovens Valley United, Beechworth Wanderers and Benalla Bushrangers all off the pace, Delatite and the

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Colts will be jostling for the coveted fourth spot.

Colts skipper Mitch Giggins said facing off against the top side was daunting, but his side was ready for the challenge.

“They (Wangaratta Magpies) are a quality outfit, especially with their batting, with Prav (Pranav Menon),” he said.

“Looks like Prav’s very strong on the off side so

it would be nice to bowl fourth or fifth stump line and try and get him to snick off or try and play through our off side field, hopefully.

“Jimmy Thewlis up the top too, he can hang around and make a few runs as well as Nick Pell.

“They’ve got a quality outfit, that’s for sure but it gives a little bit of fire in the belly still so that’s a good thing, especially at training

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last week, it was pretty fiery, people were pretty excited and there’s belief in the side that we can do it so that’s half the battle.

“Once you lose the belief you might as well not be there, so it’s good that the boys still want to play and still want to play finals.”

While the Colts believe they can get the job done, Mother Nature may have other ideas in store.

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting 10 to 20mm of rain tomorrow, with chances of thunderstorms essentially, anti-cricket weather.

“They obviously know the position we’re in so win, lose or draw we just need to post as many runs and take as many wickets as we can to get the most points and try and nudge over Delatite,” Giggins said.

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