Cranbourne   19 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Grand Ridge Arenas Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.78).  

Genuine tempo from Babalola leading Dakota Elegance. THINK ROCK (7) has had a few chances but strikes a pretty thin race here and can break through. He's placed in both runs back from a spell, beaten just under two lengths here last time out. Maps for a good run just off the speed here and gets his chance. BABALOLA (3) resumed with a good run at Benalla, beaten a head over 1112m. Fitter for that and maps well from the soft gate. Sure to take catching. FARISHA (9) is a mare by Nicconi on debut for the Hayes yard. She's won a few jump outs and should be kept very safe. DAKOTA ELEGANCE (8) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Think Rock.
1 70353 ANGERSTEIN
BRENDAN MCCARTHY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B McCarthy
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Mount Dove carrying 59.5kg at $41. The start before that got back early 5th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1000m, 8 len behind Light Wish with 59.5kg at $8.50. Place hope.
1
PATRICK MOLONEY
Purple, Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
2 2x46 ANNOY'EN ONE
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B M Stockdale
Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up 4th of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Sheeza Toronado carrying 59.5kg at $13. Last start 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Brier with 59.5kg at $21. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
J MASKIELL
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
3 226x2 BABALOLA
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F Macheda, C Brown, D Bennett, B J Mcleod, S Ratcliff, Mrs D Macheda, Miss S Macheda, N Macheda, S Macheda, H Brown, L Brown, J Stephens, J McCluskey, K Hore & D Blacker
Second-up. First-up after four months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1112m, neck behind Laa De Sha with 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Gundagai Ctry Mdn on November 18 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Oneforian with 57.5kg at $9. Fitter and will take beating.
3
MS TAHLIA HOPE
BLUE, RED HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 05x74 FOX ROCKS
SUNNY REEVE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Reeve, Ms S Woodberry & C Woodberry
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Fallen with 59.5kg at $17. Last start 4th of 8 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy3 on March 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Another Engagement with 69kg at $12. Still likely to struggle after 3kg claim.
7
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
PINK, BLACK HOOPS
5 3578x SUPPOSE I DO
JOHN R ALLEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S J Clipperton, JR Allen, Peter Ferne Racing (Mgr PA Ferne) & ET Whiting
Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; eighth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 October 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Controversial Miss with 58kg at $4.50. Previously first up; third of 7 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 August 28 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind All Girls carrying 59kg at $2.30. Has claims on best form.
4
BEN ALLEN
LIME GREEN, BLACK FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 0x THEMOONSABALLOON
ANGUS TOWNLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, J F Townley, D D McCallum, Ms M C Townley & A Townley
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1214m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Flying Ace with 59.5kg at $17. Looking to others.
6
EMILY POZMAN
BLACK, GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER, BLACK AND ORANGE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
7 59x23 THINK ROCK
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
I J MacDonald
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1000m, head behind Sheeza Toronado with 59.5kg at $6.50. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Russian Bobshark carrying 59.5kg at $3. Racing well. Top prospects.
4
CELINE GAUDRAY
LIME GREEN, ORANGE BAND, BLACK ARMBANDS AND CAP
8 79x53 DAKOTA ELEGANCE
Leon & Troy Corstens
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey) & Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford)
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Fallen carrying 57.5kg at $11. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Cordiality carrying 53.5kg at $5. Can get into the minor money.
2
BEAU MERTENS
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
9 FARISHA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C A Woods, P A Woods & B J Woods
Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Nicconi out of Jesmond. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Benalla April 8 but has jumped out well. Respect.
6
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
Maroon With Green, White And Yellow Braces And Armbands, Maroon Cap