Cranbourne   03 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Ladbrokes Communities BM70 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: TRUE 1600m - 1000m. Out 3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.28).  

Hot pace certain with Estrapaz, Lang Park and Superset keen to take up the running. GENERAL FIREPOWER (3) led all the way and gave nothing else a chance when resuming over this distance at Pakenham last start. Might take a sit this time with a stack of speed around him. Generally holds the form second-up so stick with him. MORPHEUS BRAGI (5) settled handy and boxed on fairly when resuming over 1000m at The Heath last time out. Has raced second-up three times for two wins, both over this trip. Likely improver with definite claims. MILLIONDOLLARMUMMA (11) raced handy and dug deep to hold on for third when resuming over 1000m at The Heath recently. Won second-up last prep over this distance at Moonee Valley. Serious contender. LANG PARK (2) resumes. Just missed first-up last prep at Moonee Valley so don't leave him out. Last start Bairnsdale winner OCTRAIN (7) is up in grade but gets a soft run from the inside alley and can sneak into the money. SUGGESTED PLAY: General Firepower each-way in a competitive race to close the card.
1 1114x ESTRAPAZ
D & C FEEK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
M K Denham, R Cowie, A Sellers, B Weir, Dr R J Kift, Dr F H Hawker, Ms M Camm, Mrs J M Wheller, Miss S K Whiteside, J G Wheller, K J Bitossi, G De Goldi, Mrs J Sanders, S W Tatham, Miss E Tatham, Miss H Tatham, A J Neioti, G A Nicholls, Street Cry No 2 & Heat of the Moment
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Sale Bm78 February 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Show Some Decorum with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; third of 9 at Kilmore Bm58 October 17 over 1100m, a neck behind Real Gun with 62.5kg at $7.50. Not without claims.
5
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
GOLD ,WHITE STRIPES, GOLD sleeves,WHITE STRIPES,CHERRY CAP
2 2128x LANG PARK
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 January 31 over 1300m, 2 len behind Master Montaro with 61kg at $2.80. Previously first up; second of 7 at Moonee Valley C,G&E Bm64 December 15 over 1200m, a head behind Joltin' Joe with 61kg at $1.90. Has solid claims.
7
BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 823x1 GENERAL FIREPOWER
MICHAEL MORONEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), 2W Syndications (Mgr: S Dyson), Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K Thomas), S E Racing (Mgr: K Tan), Vermont Racing NZ (Mgr: M Weideman), P Fekete, M Clohesy & S Goh
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 2.5 len at Pakenham Bm64 April 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Galore with 61kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Wodonga Bm70 on November 24 over 1300m, slow going head behind Northernero carrying 58kg at $4. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins.
2
JORDAN CHILDS
NAVY BLUE, GOLD LIGHTNING BOLT, GOLD AND WHITE ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
4 7x11x SOJUSTKOBY
Leon & Troy Corstens
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), J W Allcock, Mrs M R Blair, D J Blair, M J Edgoose, S E Hobson, G J Parkinson, Ms T D Coyle, J F Watts, B J Rogers, R Allcock, Mrs T L Lee, A J Lee, S Bickley, Miss K Baldwin, D W Higgins, R & C Racing Sojustkoby & Malua Racing Pty Ltd
Resuming after a break of 13 months. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Avoca Bm64 March 25 2023 over 1200m defeating Fixated with 61kg at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Bendigo Bm58 March 9 2023 over 1000m defeating Titans with 62kg at $3.80. Betting the key off such a long break.
8
BEN ALLEN
BLACK, WHITE M, PINK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP, WHITE POM POM
5 142x5 MORPHEUS BRAGI
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J J Cross, M Graham, D J Hicks, J Pace, Mrs T Nguyen, A Senechaud, Dr E Ryan, E W Lam, D Campbell, D J Barclay, Miss A Dahlsen, V Rando, D Caulfield, Dr A Sammassimo, J Abraham, S Frare, J Laurie, Scoffycakes (Mgr: S Atkinson), Lez Race (Mgr: H Engellenner) & Langwarrin Millionaires (Mgr: E Parsons)
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on April 17 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Excess carrying 60.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Flemington Bm70 on September 24 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Dancing Alone carrying 57.5kg at $14. Strong winning chance.
10
J MOTT
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSE MOTIF, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE ,ROYAL BLUE STARS,WHITE CAP,ROYAL BLUE STARS
6 x1272 JOHN JOSEPH
ALEXANDER RAE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Corrigan, D Corrigan, A Corrigan, Mrs T Corrigan, D Corrigan, Mrs R Vandervlies, J Naffine, M Smart, A Ring, L Poholke, C Watson, Flying Ruby Racing (B Forrest), J S Bloodstock (J Steinhart), S Ellingsen, A C K 88 Racing (P Taylor), S Caulfield, B Corrie, K Dawson, A C K 89 Racing & B Crimmins
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Kyneton Bm64 on April 11 over 1103m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Villianaire with 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm64 on March 17 over 1209m, 4 len behind Eugenius with 60kg at $5. Hard to make a case in this company.
9
J NOONAN
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HOOPS, GOLD BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
7 15021 OCTRAIN
M & G CROSTON & GILMOUR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M A Croston, T R Howell, M C Ivey, K A Ivey, J R Dore & G Gilmour
Recent form sound. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Bairnsdale 0 - 64 March 24 over 1200m defeating Peri Peri Rich with 59kg at $8.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm58 on March 7 over 1125m, on a slow track; head behind Dual Pressure with 62kg at $13. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
1
B HIGGINS
BLACK, HOT PINK DIAMOND AND ARMBANDS
8 2138x RICH LOVER
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
M Novelli & O Bruni
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Flemington Nmw January 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Southern Fire carrying 56kg at $4. On debut ran last of 9 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Keane Enuff carrying 58kg at $19. In the mix.
11
ETHAN BROWN
RED, GOLD CHECKED SLEEVES
9 05312 SUPERSET
SHAWN MATHRICK
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), P Gibbs, G V Morris, Mrs J Jackson, G B Jackson, M Jamieson, N R Proud, M J Nutt, F J Gallagher, Mrs J A Gallagher, D Stephens & A P Cutajar
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind The Open carrying 60.5kg at $21. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Bairnsdale Bm58 April 15 over 1200m defeating Kerensky with 61.5kg at $5. Has a nice gate and recent form is encouraging.
3
JACKIE BERIMAN
TURQUOISE, BLACK STAR AND SLEEVES, TURQUOISE STARS
10 7x86x FLYING CONCELLO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
P B Devitt, C A Gordon & R L Gordon
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 January 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Lang Park carrying 58.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Flemington Bm70 December 20 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Luna Cat with 55kg at $26. Capable of a big run.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
ROYAL BLUE, PINK DIAGONAL STRIPES AND STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK AND ROYAL BLUE SEAMS CAP
11 716x3 MILLIONDOLLARMUMMA
A & S FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Love Racing (Mgr: B J Love)
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on April 17 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Celestial Storm carrying 57.5kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Moonee Valley 3yo F Bm64 December 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating So Glamorous with 59kg at $10. Should progress from that first-up run.
6
L CURRIE
RED, WHITE FIVE HEARTS