Racing Tips

Warrnambool Racing Tips: Wednesday, May 4th

Tim Geers highlights his best bets on Day 2 at The Bool, including a look at the Listed Wangoom Handicap.

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Tim Geers
4 May 2022

Day 2 of The Bool takes place on Wednesday, headlined by the Galleywood Hurdle and the Listed Wangoom Handicap!

Tim Geers has previewed the day’s feature sprint and highlighted his other best bets on the card.

Find his analysis of Race 2, Race 5 and Race 8 below.

Race 1

Warrnambool City Volkswagen (1200m)
11:20am (AEDT)

Race 1 Warrnambool City Volkswagen (1200m) 11:20am (AEDT)
1. Jamarra (2) J: John Allen (59kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	2.6	2.7
2. Dashing (3) J: Ms Linda Meech (58kg) T: Aaron Purcell	9.5	9
3. Don't Change (5) J: Hugh Bowman (58kg) T: Nick Ryan
4. Anphina (7) J: Neil Farley (56kg) T: Andrew Bobbin	6.5	6.5
5. Mean Girls (6) J: Ms Alana Kelly (56kg) T: M J Williams	15	15
6. Nightfox (4) J: Harry Coffey (56kg) T: Andrew Bobbin	17	17
7. Van Scotia (8) J: Jarrod Fry (56kg) T: L Smith	6	6.5
8. Yellow Sam (1) J: Damien Oliver (56kg) T: L Smith	3.4	3.8

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 11:24am (AEDT)

Race 2

West. Dist. Electrical Mdn (1400m)
11:50am (AEDT)

Race 2 West. Dist. Electrical Mdn (1400m) 11:50am (AEDT)
1. Battle Tears (15) J: Neil Farley (59.5kg) T: C V Kelly	126	101	131
2. Calmsir (17) J: Craig Newitt (59.5kg) T: Shea Eden
3. Don't Forget Dad (6) J: Daniel Moor (59.5kg) T: Daniel Bowman	31	31	35
4. Duhlata (4) J: Dean Holland (59.5kg) T: Adam Chambers	61	41	51
5. Dyerville (1) J: Damien Thornton (59.5kg) T: M J Williams	61	51	63
6. Egyptian Icon (13) J: Hugh Bowman (59.5kg) T: Michael Huglin	4.8	4.6	4.4
7. Mio Sorrento (7) J: Damien Oliver (59.5kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes	26	26	22.5
8. Star Killer (14) J: Ethan Brown (59.5kg) T: L Smith	41	41	43
9. Teemenzed (2) J: Jarrod Fry (59.5kg) T: Jason Post	301	201	321
10. Hollywood Siren (12) J: John Allen (57.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	9	8.5	8.2
11. Just A Rebel (9) J: Joe Bowditch (57.5kg) T: Symon Wilde	21	20	21.5
12. Life Lessons (5) J: Blaike Mcdougall (57.5kg) T: P G Moody	2.6	2.5	2.35
13. Merry Choice (10) J: Craig Atkinson (57.5kg) T: S R Fisher	301	201	321
14. Miss Colorado (16) J: Ms Tayla Childs (57.5kg) T: David Prior	301	201	321
15. Toregene (11) J: Ms Jamie Kah (57.5kg) T: M J Williams	3.7	3.7	3.85
16. Zounile (3) J: Jordan Childs (57.5kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	12	11	12.6
17. Coastal Town (8) J: (59.5kg) T: Symon Wilde

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 11:55am (AEDT)

Peter Moody brings one runner to Warrnambool for the carnival and that’s (12) Life Lessons, who was terrific on debut behind Fuller at Sandown. They pulled 7L clear of the 3rd horse, which is generally a very good indication that the first two are above average. Doubt Moody would be bringing her all the way to Warrnambool if he didn’t think she’d win.

Tip: (12) Life lessons $2.50 Moneyball

Betting Strategy: 2 units WIN Life Lessons

Race 3

Bottle-O Warrnambool Mdn Plate (1700m)
12:20pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Bottle-O Warrnambool Mdn Plate (1700m) 12:20pm (AEDT)
1. Eaglesaurus (13) J: Daniel Moor (58kg) T: Simon Zahra	10	9.5
2. Kyteler (3) J: Alana Kelly (58kg) T: George Osborne
3. Maatsuyker (12) J: Harry Grace (58kg) T: Tom Dabernig	34	34
4. Mount Eccles (4) J: Joe Bowditch (58kg) T: Aaron Purcell	301	201
5. Pacadow (15) J: Declan Bates (58kg) T: P F Ryan	126	101
6. Samedi (9) J: Billy Egan (58kg) T: Charlotte Littlefield	6.5	4.6
7. Super Snitch (11) J: Dean Holland (58kg) T: P W Mckenna	41	41
8. Tasuma (10) J: John Allen (58kg) T: R E Laing	41	41
9. The Kings Gospel (14) J: Hugh Bowman (58kg) T: A R Mcgregor	3.5	3.5
10. Weightman (7) J: Harry Coffey (58kg) T: Symon Wilde	11	11
11. Celtic Glory (8) J: Ms Linda Meech (56kg) T: Dan O'sullivan	5.5	5
12. Electric Lady (2) J: Damien Oliver (56kg) T: L Smith	8	9
13. Friday At Five (6) J: Mitchell Aitken (56kg) T: Henry Dwyer	5	6
14. Luskin Lass (16) J: Will Price (56kg) T: M J Williams	81	71
15. Ridgers (1) J: Thomas Stockdale (56kg) T: Richard Laming	101	101
16. Trinity Beach (17) J: Damien Thornton (56kg) T: M J Ellerton
17. More Like That (5) J: R P Downey (56kg) T: George Osborne

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 12:24pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Wbool Ghound Cup Tonight Mdn (1700m)
12:55pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Wbool Ghound Cup Tonight Mdn (1700m) 12:55pm (AEDT)
1. Bomberz Toyz (8) J: Ms Alana Kelly (59.5kg) T: J E & C Ledger	51	41	31
2. Brungle Raider (7) J: Mitchell Aitken (59.5kg) T: Henry Dwyer	26	26	23.5
3. Cotton Eye Joe (6) J: Joe Bowditch (59.5kg) T: Symon Wilde	6.5	6.5	6.6
4. Ferago (1) J: Harry Grace (59.5kg) T: P F Ryan	31	31	30
5. Goa Head Caller (18) J: Will Gordon (59.5kg) T: Amy Mcdonald	151	101	89
6. Henry The Lion (19) J: Billy Egan (59.5kg) T: Richard Cully	4	3.8	4
7. Marco Spada (14) J: A Lynch (59.5kg) T: Shea Eden
8. Meiner Legacy (15) J: John Allen (59.5kg) T: Aaron Purcell	41	41	31
9. Pagador (12) J: Dean Holland (59.5kg) T: Richard Laming	8.5	9	7.1
10. Rayza Warrior (9) J: Daniel Moor (59.5kg) T: Reece Goodwin	9	9	9.1
11. Tavolta (11) J: Declan Bates (59.5kg) T: J S Bull	17	14	15.4
12. Up All Night (2) J: Ms Melissa Julius (59.5kg) T: Joshua Julius	4.8	5	5
13. A Dandy Catch (5) J: Harry Coffey (57.5kg) T: R J Blacker	21	21	16.6
14. Miss Daytona (13) J: Ms Tayla Childs (57.5kg) T: David Prior	61	51	43
15. Phlogeus (10) J: Robbie Downey (57.5kg) T: Aaron Purcell	126	101	97
16. Typically Brazen (16) J: Jordan Childs (57.5kg) T: Jamie Edwards
17. Boat Harbour (3) J: Ms Laura Lafferty (59.5kg) T: Nathan Newton	201	151	201
18. Brave But Crackers (17) J: Damien Oliver (59.5kg) T: S Morrish	6	5.5	6
19. Americain Heart (4) J: Tahlia Hope (57.5kg) T: Mitchell Freedman

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 12:55pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Decron Dunroe Stpl (Bm120) (3450m)
1:30pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Decron Dunroe Stpl (Bm120) (3450m) 1:30pm (AEDT)
1. Runaway (7) J: Steven Pateman (72.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	2.15	2.15	2.1
2. Elvison (6) J: Aaron Kuru (71kg) T: Symon Wilde	15	15	14
3. Hierarchal (1) J: Ross O'sullivan (69.5kg) T: Ms R Waymouth	17	18	18.2
4. Cheners (3) J: Darryl Horner (Jnr) (68.5kg) T: E V Musgrove	17	17	17.2
5. Looking Around (2) J: Chris Mccarthy (66kg) T: E V Musgrove	26	26	32
6. Once Were Lost (5) J: Lee Horner (66kg) T: Amy Mcdonald	11	10	11.2
7. Pierian Spring (8) J: William Mccarthy (65.5kg) T: T & C Mcevoy	41	41	32
8. Under The Bridge (4) J: Ronan Short (65kg) T: Symon Wilde	2.3	2.2	2.05

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 1:35pm (AEDT)

(1) Runaway looks a bit short for my liking given he hasn’t won a race over the jumps since April 2020. He does have a great third up record and gets Steven Pateman booked for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, but I’d be reluctant to dive into the $2.15 on offer.

I’d rather be with the other favoured runner (8) Under The Bridge, who comes off a first up win on the flat at Werribee, over 1600m. Now takes on the jumps over 3450m, so it’s an unconventional set up, but I wouldn’t be doubting this stable, who saddled up 10 runners on Day 1 for five winners.

Tip: (8) Under The Bridge $2.30 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Under The Bridge

Race 6

Sovereign Galleywood Hrdl (3200m)
2:05pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Sovereign Galleywood Hrdl (3200m) 2:05pm (AEDT)
1. Saunter Boy (2) J: Steven Pateman (70.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	2.1	2
2. Gobstopper (8) J: Chris Mc Carthy (70.5kg) T: Eric Musgrove
3. Big Blue (9) J: William Mccarthy (69kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	6.5	6
4. Out And Dreaming (5) J: Lee Horner (67kg) T: Andrew Noblet	4.4	4.6
5. Tamarack (4) J: Darryl Horner (Jnr) (67kg) T: E V Musgrove	71	71
6. St Arnicca (7) J: Will Gordon (66kg) T: P A Preusker	6	6
7. Eckhart (6) J: Aaron Kuru (65kg) T: Patrick Payne	8.5	8.5
8. Coleridge (1) J: Richard O'donoghue (65kg) T: E V Musgrove	126	101
9. Annunciate (3) J: Arron Lynch (65kg) T: C F Hyland	12	12

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 2:10pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Sinclair Wilson (Bm70) (1000m)
2:45pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Sinclair Wilson (Bm70) (1000m) 2:45pm (AEDT)
1. Yulong Knight (11) J: Daniel Moor (62kg) T: R J Blacker	21	21	21.5
2. Cecil Street Lad (14) J: Dean Holland (61kg) T: Richard Laming	7	7	6.4
3. Heyington Station (15) J: Will Price (61kg) T: Matthew Williams
4. Hypersonic (16) J: Hugh Bowman (60.5kg) T: T & C Mcevoy	4	3.8	3.75
5. Mckeever (13) J: Ms Linda Meech (59kg) T: Symon Wilde	4.8	4.8	4.55
6. Never Say Nay (4) J: Harry Coffey (58kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes	17	15	18.2
7. Sugartown (2) J: Damien Oliver (57.5kg) T: Danny O'Brien
8. Rambeau (18) J: Craig Newitt (57kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young	18	19	19.2
9. Bones (1) J: Jordan Childs (56.5kg) T: Mitchell Freedman	31	26	31
10. Beaudacity (9) J: Ethan Brown (56kg) T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
11. Continuance (6) J: Jarrod Fry (56kg) T: L Smith	14	15	14.2
12. Mister Me (10) J: John Allen (56kg) T: Maddie Raymond	5.5	5.5	5.5
13. Mosscon (12) J: Chad Schofield (56kg) T: D R Brideoake	9	8	7.9
14. Edgy Era (5) J: Ms Sheridan Clarke (54kg) T: Aaron Purcell	41	41	31
15. Let's Atom (17) J: Will Price (54kg) T: S R Fisher	301	151	221
16. Sunburnt (3) J: Damien Thornton (54kg) T: W P Cerchi	21	19	23
17. Super Thief (8) J: Blaike Mcdougall (57.5kg) T: Ben & Jd Hayes
18. No Shame (7) J: Thomas Stockdale (55.5kg) T: Richard Laming	41	41	41

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 2:49pm (AEDT)

Race 8

The Midfield Group Wangoom Hcp (1200m)
3:20pm (AEDT)

Race 8 The Midfield Group Wangoom Hcp (1200m) 3:20pm (AEDT)
1. Ironclad (16) J: Jamie Kah (60kg) T: Will Clarken
2. Begood Toya Mother (10) J: Daniel Moor (59kg) T: Daniel Bowman	34	41	35
3. Great Again (17) J: Will Price (58.5kg) T: L Smith	51	51	43
4. Showmanship (7) J: Damien Oliver (58kg) T: D T O'brien	4	4.2	3.95
5. King Of Hastings (14) J: J Allen (57kg) T: A & S Freedman
6. Poland (15) J: Jordan Childs (57kg) T: M D Moroney	14	14	11.4
7. William Thomas (13) J: Ethan Brown (56kg) T: L Smith	26	21	25.5
8. Frankie Pinot (9) J: Ms Madison Lloyd (55kg) T: T & C Mcevoy	19	21	15.6
9. Inn Keeper (11) J: Ms Linda Meech (54.5kg) T: Symon Wilde	11	9.5	9.1
10. Bless Her (2) J: Blaike Mcdougall (54kg) T: Clayton Douglas	10	10	10.6
11. Mystery Shot (6) J: Jarrod Fry (54kg) T: L Smith	17	17	16.8
12. Paul's Regret (5) J: Damien Thornton (54kg) T: P A Chow	13		12.2
13. Chassis (8) J: Ms Jamie Kah (54kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	4.2	3.9	4.4
14. Lady Solly (1) J: Dean Holland (54kg) T: Adam Chambers	41	34	41
15. Triple Missile (12) J: Declan Bates (54kg) T: L Smith	7	8	7.1
16. Simply Optimistic (4) J: Ms Alana Kelly (54kg) T: B W Hawtin	101	101	75
17. No Surrender (3) J: Craig Newitt (54kg) T: Jack Laing	126	101	131

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 3:24pm (AEDT)

The day’s feature sprint is the Wangoom Handicap.

Plenty of eyes will be on the favourite (4) Showmanship who has won seven of his eight career starts, but returns from 86 weeks 600 days off the track after injury. There is very little doubt that he’s the best horse in the race on best form, but to win this race first up from such a lengthy lay off would be a quite remarkable effort. He’s out to around $4.20 now and I’m happy to save on him as a horse with a record like his can’t be underestimated.

(9) Inn Keeper shapes as the best of the roughies. He’s getting on now as an 8YO but he did win this race last year and the Wilde stable were red-hot on day 1 with five winners. He goes well second up and most importantly, gets his desired wet track. $11 looks a bit of value.

(15) Triple Missile could be the best of the Lindsey Smith runners and I’m particularly interested to see what he can do in Victoria. He is a very smart horse with a big finish on him. He was disappointing in two runs in February but he’s made his way to Victoria now and goes very well first up. If Lindsey has him right, he’ll be storming home from the back.

(10) Bless Her gets a much needed wet track and can be included.

Tip: (15) Triple Missile $7.50 PlayUp

Value: (9) Inn Keeper $11 PlayUp

Saver: (4) Showmanship $4.20 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Triple Missile, 0.5 units WIN Inn Keeper, 0.5 units WIN Showmanship

Race 9

Prydes Easifeed (Bm70) (1400m)
4:00pm (AEDT)

Race 9 Prydes Easifeed (Bm70) (1400m) 4:00pm (AEDT)
1. Lake's Folly (10) J: (62kg) T: Michael Hickmott
2. Sonaree (8) J: John Allen (62kg) T: Tom Dabernig	5	4.8
3. Visinari (11) J: Jamie Kah (62kg) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr
4. Jaffastock (15) J: Daniel Moor (60.5kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young	11	12
5. Rich Itch (1) J: Ethan Brown (60kg) T: Shawn Mathrick	51	51
6. Governor Landy (13) J: J Noonan (59.5kg) T: Tony Noonan
7. He's Exclusive (16) J: Ben Price (59.5kg) T: Will Clarken
8. Kaiberry (14) J: Thomas Stockdale (59kg) T: S B Laming	34	34
9. Flash Flood (6) J: Hugh Bowman (58.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	3.3	3.4
10. Kazio (18) J: Ms Linda Meech (58.5kg) T: Aaron Purcell	5.5	4.8
11. Brave Star (12) J: Rhys Mcleod (58kg) T: Leon & Troy Corstens
12. Going Gaga (4) J: Joe Bowditch (58kg) T: Mick Kluske	67	67
13. Knock Knock (2) J: Declan Bates (58kg) T: L Smith	6.5	6.5
14. Lorenzetti (5) J: Jordan Childs (57.5kg) T: Jamie Edwards
15. Stylish Enuff (3) J: Ms Laura Lafferty (56kg) T: Aaron Purcell	11	11
16. Pres De Toi (7) J: Damien Thornton (55kg) T: Peter Chow
17. Nicajon (17) J: Dean Holland (54kg) T: Mick Shepherdson	5.5	5.5
18. Easy Beast (9) J: (63kg) T: Richard Laming

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 4:05pm (AEDT)

Race 10

Whalers Hotel (Bm64) (1700m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 10 Whalers Hotel (Bm64) (1700m) 4:30pm (AEDT)
1. Lunatic Fringe (12) J: Blaike Mcdougall (63.5kg) T: Tom Dabernig	5	4.8	4.35
2. Spanish Snitzel (18) J: Neil Farley (61.5kg) T: C V Kelly	21	21	21.5
3. Humble Pie (1) J: Joe Bowditch (61kg) T: Symon Wilde	61	61	63
4. Hopkins (7) J: Craig Newitt (60.5kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young	13	13	13.2
5. Hostar (20) J: Ms Sheridan Clarke (60.5kg) T: P A Chow	61	61	45
6. Mark Of The Man (5) J: Ms Linda Meech (60.5kg) T: Aaron Purcell	8	8	7.7
7. Fun Legend (15) J: Billy Egan (60kg) T: Nick Ryan	31	31	29.5
8. Cooter Cha Cha (10) J: John Robertson (59.5kg) T: Daryn Drust	126	101	131
9. Gonnadancealot (6) J: Jarrod Fry (59.5kg) T: L Smith	3.8	3.6	3.6
10. Testa Life (8) J: H Coffey (59.5kg) T: Jane Duncan
11. Hard Questions (14) J: Damien Oliver (59kg) T: L Smith	5.5	6.5	5.8
12. Moscow Red (17) J: Will Price (59kg) T: Henry Dwyer
13. Sachem (3) J: Jamie Kah (59kg) T: Matthew Williams
14. Grable (4) J: Jordan Childs (58.5kg) T: Jamie Edwards	21	18	23.5
15. Till It's Over (2) J: Declan Bates (58.5kg) T: P A Preusker	17	19	18.2
16. Wahine Toa (9) J: Hugh Bowman (58kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	9	8	8.7
17. Duke Of Bedford (19) J: Daniel Moor (59kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young	26	21	25.5
18. Prince Of Rome (16) J: (59kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
19. Stonefield (13) J: Robbie Downey (59kg) T: L & T Corstens	26	21	19.2
20. Henty (11) J: Chad Schofield (58.5kg) T: David Brideoake

Odds Last Updated: May 4, 2022, 4:30pm (AEDT)

Tim Geers

A trip to Hong Kong quickly had Tim hooked to the racing caper, maintaining the best place anywhere in the world on a Wednesday night is Happy Valley. He holds a strong interest in the Hong Kong form, along with the metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. He’s a fan of dry tracks, Zac Purton and takes particular interest in identifying patterns in the form. Tim wears many hats, juggling the roles of form analyst, jockey manager and racehorse owner.