Cranbourne   20 Sep 2017
 
GOING: S

Frankston Sand Soil Mdn Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Partly Cloudy   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.54).  

Another Demon can lead Amortentia and Ritorno at a solid tempo. Eldarion and Another Demon will look to push on from wide gates, Amortentia, Ritorno and Sly Choice have early pace to be not far away. AMORTENTIA really looks ready to win here after two nice runs back from a spell. Drawn well, trip suits and she's entitled to be hard to beat. RED CHOUX'S failed badly last time but forgive that and his two previous runs were full of merit. Capable of bouncing back and must be respected. RITORNO was close up at Geelong last start and doesn't have to improve much to be in the finish of this. Each-way claims at least. Tailored can show up fresh and a watch on first starters Earnest Credere and Ocean's Fourteen. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Amortentia.
1 26x00 CORONATION COGNEUR
BRETT SCOTT
13YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A C Biddle, Mrs J M Crookes & Coronation (Mgr: A C Biddle)
Third-up and placed third-up previously. Resuming always near the tail 11th of 12 runners at Bendigo 3yo+ Mdn Aug 13 over 1100m, slow track; 8-1/4 len behind Souffrant carrying 58.5kg. Last start always towards the rear 12th of 13 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn Aug 27 over 1300m, on a wet track; 21-3/4 len behind Jubilee Blue with 58.5kg. Needs to lift sharply.
2
JACK MARTIN
Yellow, Red Maple Leaf And Spots Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 89x97 ELDARION
JOHN MOLONEY
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G W Schrader & Mrs S G E Schrader
Resuming overraced early, middle stages and hung out during race; struggled in the run; 9th of 12 starters at Pakenham Park Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn Aug 31 over 1400m, 9-1/2 len behind Stradista carrying 58.5kg. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 7th of 11 starters at Geelong Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn Sep 8 over 1300m, 1-1/2 len behind Street Boy carrying 58.5kg. Hard to have on form.
9
JORDAN CHILDS
White, Blue Diamond And Blue Cap
3 3840x ONE BLINK
CHRIS PARRY
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Slater, G F Davies, K N Kean, T K Kok, A Hanlan, L Goegan, J Milone, R Stephen, Mrs J S Stephen & Livin The Life (Mgr: C Gallagher)
Finished off last campaign vetted - no abnormalities; 10th of 11 runners at Pakenham Park Synthetic 3yo Mdn in Jul over 1600m, 15-1/4 len behind Pablo's Express carrying 58kg. Previously first up; jumped awkwardly; 7th of 11 runners at Pakenham Park 3yo+ Mdn in Apr over 1200m, slow track; 8-1/4 len behind Blue Money with 56.5kg. Hard to enthuse.
12
JYE MCNEIL
Black, Cerise Chevrons And Sleeves, Black Cap, Cerise Pom Pom
4 220 RED CHOUX'S
DARREN WEIR
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Redcraze Racing No 1 (Mgr: A C Pratt) & High Octane Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A C Pratt)
Last run overraced early stages; ran last at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ Mdn Sep 6 over 1400m, 8-1/2 len behind Wassergeist carrying 58.5kg. The start before that; passed fit at barrier and ran wide during race; came from midfield; 2nd of 14 runners at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn Aug 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3/4 len behind Sammy The Boss carrying 58.5kg. Overlook last run and he's a big threat.
1
J ALLEN
Navy, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 x369x TAILORED
GARETH ANDREWS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D A Colgrave & Ms K Garrad
Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last campaign jumped awkwardly; 9th of 10 starters at Pakenham Park 3yo+ Mdn in Apr over 1600m, slow track; 8-1/2 len behind You Wan Sum carrying 58kg. When resuming last campaign blocked for run near 400m; 3rd of 9 starters at Terang 3yo Mdn in Mar over 1406m, 2-1/4 len behind Ransom Money carrying 58kg. First run for new stable and has shown ability. Each-way.
11
J MOTT
Cream, Cerise And Black Hoops, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
6 52x32 AMORTENTIA
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D Myhalchyshyn, A D Myhalchyshyn, N Myhalchyshyn & Mrs M M Prosser
Third-up and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace then 3rd of 11 starters at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo+ Mdn Aug 16 over 1300m, a neck behind Aberro with 56.5kg. Second-up laid in in the straight; raced on speed throughout then 2nd of 12 starters at this track 3yo+ Mdn Aug 27 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4-1/4 len behind Metson carrying 56.5kg. Looks close to a win.
4
L CURRIE
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
7 346 JUNIPER GIRL
B LECHMERE & A HINCH
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Nardoo Valley Stud (Mgr: P George), D Hinch, A Brown, P Meilak, J Viney & C Panjari
Last run made some head-way from midfield; 6th of 14 runners at Wangaratta 3yo+ Mdn Aug 28 over 1590m, on slow going 2-1/4 len behind Into Rio with 56.5kg. The start before that; blocked for run concluding stages and lost a plate; 4th of 15 runners at Bendigo 3yo+ Mdn Aug 13 over 1400m, on slow going 1-3/4 len behind Broccolo carrying 56.5kg. Place claims best.
13
LIAM RIORDAN
Maroon, Silver And Black Pumas, Silver Sleeves And Cap, Maroon Peak And Pom Pom
8 579x0 MERRYLL'S CHOICE
RUSSELL CLUNING
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms K Eveleigh, N F Eveleigh & Miss J N Eveleigh
First-up after eight months always near the tail ran last (jumped awkwardly; rider lost iron; broke down) at Sale (Bm58) Sep 10 over 1400m, on slow going 8-1/2 len behind Game Up Hardy with 51kg. Previously second-up overraced middle stages and 3 wide; ran on from midfield; 7th of 11 starters at Moe 3yo+ F&M Mdn in Jan over 1600m, 18-3/4 len behind Star Patriot carrying 56kg. Others better.
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B HIGGINS
White, Red Maltese Cross, Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
9 x3744 ANOTHER DEMON
ANDREW NOBLET
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs H M Harding
Last outing overraced early, middle stages; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 runners at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn Aug 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4-1/2 len behind Sammy The Boss with 56kg. Before that raced erratically; came across from a wide gate to lead first-up but gave away when 4th of 12 starters at Sale 3yo Mdn Aug 2 over 1200m, 1 len behind Feng Chu carrying 58kg. Had a few chances.
14
BORIS THORNTON
TURQUOISE, WHITE HORSESHOE AND WHIP, QUARTERED CAP
10 EARNEST CREDERE
JOHN SADLER
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, Miss S Y Shultz, Ms H M Vallette, Mrs T K Christie, Mrs J A Cain, Mrs Y L Clerke, Mrs M E Wright, P G Burslem, Ms J Johnson, Ms S D Puddy, V Dunstan, D White, S Koelewyn, J N Van Den Akker, B Hicken, S Lucas, S P Koole, M B Langworthy & J Ymer
First race starter by Lucas Cranach out of Senorita Samba. Makes his debut here without any public trials. Distance likely to suit and if there's any support keep him in mind.
10
DAMIEN OLIVER
Crimson, White Circle And Cap
11 OCEAN'S FOURTEEN
CIARON MAHER
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
T McGrath, T A Mobbs, D Edser & A Nunan
First race starter by Ocean Park out of Ruud Van Slaats. Makes his debut here for a strong trainer/jockey combination. Well bred colt who bears close watching.
7
L NOLEN
Hot Pink, Black Disc, White Sleeves, Hot Pink And White Quartered Cap
12 4x246 RITORNO
ROBBIE LAING
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
B H Christofilakis, Miss J M Papanicolaou, C J Reardon, M K Ellis, A J Cini, G Grubb & S B Christofilakis
Last run ran wide during race; quickly across from a wide gate to to settle just off the pace but gave ground in when 6th of 15 runners at Geelong 3yo Mdn Sep 3 over 1421m, on slow going 1-3/4 len behind Il Divo carrying 55kg. Run before 4th of 9 runners at Wodonga 3yo Mdn Aug 14 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7-1/2 len behind Straviera carrying 55kg. Not disgraced last time and bears close watching.
5
HARRY GRACE
White, Teal Seams
13 96 SLY CHOICE
MICK PRICE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P L Murphy, Ms J Salud, Mrs S E Murphy, Mrs T L Templeton, D Templeton & B P Templeton
At debut, jumped awkwardly and respiratory issues; 9th of 12 starters at Sandown-Hillside 2y0 Open Jul 26 over 1300m, slow track; 8-3/4 len behind Peruggia with 58kg. Last start passed fit at barrier and overraced early stages; with blinkers first time; 6th of 10 starters at Donald 3yo Mdn Aug 26 over 1354m, slow track; 4-1/4 len behind Amerock carrying 58kg. Place wouldn't shock.
3
MICHAEL DEE
Hot Pink, Royal Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
14 0 VLADERSKYER
MATHEW ELLERTON & SIMON ZAHRA
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper)
Jumped at very long odds at debut, failed to make any headway during the race with blinkers first time; 10th of 11 starters (overraced early stages; ran wide during race; saddle slipped) at Geelong 3yo F Mdn Sep 3 over 1321m, on slow going 18-3/4 len behind Sworn Evidence with 57kg. May have had excuses on debut but still prefer to see.
6
KATELYN MALLYON
Green, White Intersecting Lines And Striped Cap