PAKENHAM   28 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Bunyip Equipment Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

A race that is devoid of early speed and it is hard to nominate a leader. NAKOA (7) ran very well on debut at Sandown-Hillside in a very strong maiden. The winner won a listed race in Adelaide on Saturday very well and the second horse has also won since. Better for that run, she draws better and gets to 1400m. Should be winning. ZOMBIE MISSILE (5) has had two runs back from a spell, good at big odds first-up at Bendigo before a strong effort over this trip at Cranbourne. Maps well here and should be ready to peak. TARVUE (11) resumes. Three runs in her first campaign were solid and she may have improved. LITTLEBIRDIE (9) is a filly by Shamus Award on debut. In good hands and has won a jump-out. Respect. GONE GLOBAL (6) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nakoa to win.
1 5 DE VENUS
MARK WEBB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S M Crombie, M P A (Mgr: T M Ryan), S Murphy, T M Ryan, R M Fields, Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson) & T A Waters
At debut, 5th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Brier with 59.5kg at $15. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
8
ARRON LYNCH
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red And White Hooped Sleeves And Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak
2 54080 TURF DRAW
TED GROGAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Diplock, Mrs L Stacey & Ms R Meadmore
Last start ran last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 2000m, 12 len behind Maputo with 59.5kg at $151. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1950m, slow going 9 len behind Womanizer carrying 59.5kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
PINK,BLACK CHECKS,CHECKS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
3 8x ZAMBIZIE
RICKY MAUND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K H Eden, D Vague, D J Duckworth, Mrs M A McKeirnaw, T McKiernan & Miss K J Eden
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 8th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1423m, slow going 5.5 len behind Royalz with 59.5kg at $151. Chance.
5
ZAC SPAIN
BLUE,WHITE QUARTERS, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 RUAKAKA RAIDER
CINDY ALDERSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C Alderson, T Powell, V Reid, Mrs B Reid, J O'Regan, Mrs B O'Regan, P Richards, G Farmer, Mrs E Farmer, J Leury, Mrs S Leury, Ms M Batterham, G Crulli & P Fama
First-starter by Redwood out of Irene Alice. Watch for a market push.
6
J BOWDITCH
Maroon, White four leaf clover, White Sleeves with Maroon Chevrons,WHITE Cap,MAROON Shamrock
5 50x43 ZOMBIE MISSILE
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hope Eden Racing Australia (Mgr: G S Elliot), Ramjets Racing (Mgr: J L Blewit), Halligal Racing (Mgr: J Gallagher), Great Border City (Mgr: G S Elliot), Flying paddy's (Mgr: J Dugdale), Ms M Shipway, S A Fabbian, D O'Sullivan, S O' Connell, L Hansberry, R Walliss, H Fenn, J Grant & C Whyte
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1300m, 2 len behind Justadeel with 58kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Aichi Icon with 58kg at $4. Definite winning chance.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
DARK GREEN, WHITE STRIPES, RED BRACES, DARK GREEN BAND
6 48x47 GONE GLOBAL
SHANE BOTTOMLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
H M Smith, J L Keys, M K Carter & D J Oliver
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 4th of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1115m, 6 len behind Bonnie Amore with 57.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Brier carrying 57.5kg at $21. Genuine chance this time around.
9
B HIGGINS
MAROON, LIME FIVE SHAMROCKS AND HOOPED SLEEVES, LIME CAP
7 5 NAKOA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), A P Grant, S R Bache, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter), D J Walter, C R Lowen, A D Savige, T A Savige, R H Weinzierl, T L Clarke & P F O'Connor
At debut, 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Quickster with 57.5kg at $16. Much improved by the run and can measure up this time.
2
JAMIE KAH
White,Grey Interlocking Triangle,white sleeves,Grey Interlocking Triangles,WHITE CAP,Grey Interlocking Triangles
8 80x9 SPIRIT OF CLARA
GREG HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss I A Blackburn & Ms M Blackburn
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Pick The Seam carrying 57.5kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 1400m, 19 len behind Roy's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
10
SHERIDAN CLARKE
YELLOW Green, Yellow Cap
9 LITTLEBIRDIE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon)
Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Shamus Award out of Cotillard. Not seen publicly in trials. Profiles nicely for this.
1
L CURRIE
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 8 NICOISE GIRL
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis)
At debut, second last of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1225m, on a slow track; 9 len behind War Machine with 56kg at $19. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
7
JYE MCNEIL
Cerise
11 444x TARVUE
JOHN SADLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A A Marsden & S L Marsden
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Caulfield 3yo Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Cortain carrying 56kg at $4. On debut fourth of 9 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 10 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Rich And Joyful with 55kg at $61. Won't need to improve much.
3
DANIEL MOOR
Black And Gold Vertical Stripes, Blue Sleeves And Cap