Cranbourne   10 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Melbourne Civil Group Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 7m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.84).  

Expecting Kamchatka to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. DAKOTA ELEGANCE (7) is an eight-start maiden who looks close to breaking through having tried hard at Ararat last time out, setting the pace and going down by under a length. Chance on that effort. KAMCHATKA (4) is a 15-start maiden with all runs at this trip. He can mix his form but was second here last time out to a smart type and that reads well. Can break through. EVENING HARMONY (8) has had two starts to date, better at huge odds here last time out. Can figure. GLOBAL KING (3) resumes. He's won a jumpout leading in and has bits of form last preparation that go close in this. FRANKIE DIVINE (2) resumes for a new stable who are very good with tried horses. Watch the market. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dakota Elegance on top.
1 03534 ANGERSTEIN
BRENDAN MCCARTHY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B McCarthy
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Babalola with 59.5kg at $21. The start before that 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. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
7
ETHAN BROWN
Purple, Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
2 8960x FRANKIE DIVINE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Byerley Racing Club, M J Finn, D G Jardine, Mrs M Kilgour, S E Aimers, Ms A Blair, F Deegan, P M Deegan, Mrs J M Hede, A Nichols, F P Deegan, M J Williams, Mrs J E Sadler, Miss K M Sadler, S Wood, D P Sinn, A Goodman, N L Cartledge, L T Cottee & M S Hughes
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1600m, 18 len behind Macy Moon with 59.5kg at $9. On debut ninth of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw July 30 over 1212m, soft track; 5.5 len behind De La Rocha carrying 59.5kg at $51. Solid top-three proposition.
3
BEAU MERTENS
TEAL, WHITE CRESCENT AND SLEEVES
3 5339x GLOBAL KING
REBECCA WAYMOUTH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms D A Waymouth & Ms R A Waymouth
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Starlacca carrying 59.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Holy Racket with 59.5kg at $26. Each-way.
8
TATUM BULL
GOLD, BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES, ORANGE SASH, GOLD SLEEVES,ORANGE ARMBANDS, BLUE CAP
4 45252 KAMCHATKA
DALE SCHMITT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D C Schmitt, Mrs N A Schmitt & Miss A T Schmitt
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Russian Bobshark carrying 59.5kg at $8. Before that failed to make an impression; 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Harry Got Styles with 59.5kg at $26. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside barrier.
1
J KEATING
ORANGE, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, ORANGE AND WHITE PIPING CAP, WHITE POM POM
5 9x89x AQUILION GIRL
CRAIG ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C Anderson, Ms B M McArdle, B G Mcilwaine, Ms M Zintschenko & Mrs J Nedic
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Moe 3yo F Mdn-Sw June 23 2022 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Pacific Ruby carrying 57kg at $51. First up last campaign raced greenly and vetted - no abnormalities; eighth of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 30 2022 over 1000m, 8 len behind My Artemis with 57.5kg at $8.50. Doesn't appeal.
9
ARRON LYNCH
Royal Blue, Gold Fern, Sleeves And Cap With Royal Blue Lightning Bolts, Royal Blue Pom Pom
6 59575 BONITA BON
DIANNE CLOVER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Waterfall Racing (Mgr: J W Price)
Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Pick The Seam with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1000m, 32 len behind A Hidden Treasure carrying 57.5kg at $51. Watch for her late in the piece.
4
J MASKIELL
black,pink four leaf clover,black sleeves,white stripe,pink CAP
7 x5352 DAKOTA ELEGANCE
Leon & Troy Corstens
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey) & Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford)
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Elvis with 57.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Babalola with 57.5kg at $11. Rates highly.
5
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
8 76 EVENING HARMONY
MARCUS FAHLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Fahler, Mrs J L Fahler, D Sweetnam, Mrs T J Sweetnam, M V Fahler, J L Fahler, W S Fahler, I W Parsons, J J Simpson, Mrs J A Simpson, W J Matthews, Mrs L Matthews & W B H C Racing (Mgr: A J Williams)
Had two starts to date. At debut, second last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, 9 len behind Son Of Zorro carrying 54.5kg at $13. Last start 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Russian Bobshark with 54.5kg at $151. Better last time. Can figure.
6
LAUREN BURKE
Black, Pink four leaf clover And Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 897x MANHATTAN BELLE
MICHAEL SELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C D Matthews & M J Bombardier
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lottwon with 57.5kg at $151. On debut eighth of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1100m, 10 len behind Gumdrops with 57.5kg at $151. Will need this run.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Pink, Black Cannon, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap