Cranbourne   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Frankston Sand Soil & Mini Mix 2YO Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.54).  

Always plenty of early pressure in sprint races such as this with a large contingent of unraced runners. Tough race to open up with seven of the 11 runners facing the starter for the first time. LISTENING IS DOING (4) is also an emergency for the $1 million Showdown at Caulfield. Has shown promise at the jump-outs and is worth keeping a watch on if he lines up here. TE ANAU (12) was sent out favourite in small field on debut and wasn't disgraced. Has jumped-out soundly in preparation for her return. Must be given respect. ANGEL CAPITAL (2) is a half-brother to Berkeley Square and has shown ability in his jump-outs. Stable has a good record with their two-year-olds, so watch for any market support. HEINOUS (10) went around in a handy race in Sydney before a break and is worth keeping in mind here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Listening Is Doing but follow any market leads.
1 ALMIGHTY JAB
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Payne, Ms A Ockwell & Miss L Attenborough
First-starter by Jabali out of Grand Diamond. Jump-out form just fair. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
6
ZAC SPAIN
White, Red Diamond With White DP, Red Sleeves And Cap, White Diamonds
2 ANGEL CAPITAL
CLINTON MCDONALD
2YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: HF Lau)
First-starter by Harry Angel out of Bahamas. Is a half-brother to Berkeley Square and has jumped out nicely at Cranbourne. In good stable. Pay to watch betting moves.
11
JAMIE KAH
Grey, Blue V And Blue Cap
3 FORT LARAMIE
MICHAEL MORONEY
2YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), S E Racing (Mgr: K Tan), W H Parkinson, D F Bradbury, C J Daley, Mrs S E Bourke, N & Mrs T A Bartosh & Frostbites Racing (Mgr: J F Ruz)
First-starter by Frosted out of Face Forward. Has shown ability in his jump-outs. In good hands and has to be treated with respect.
5
PATRICK MOLONEY
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
4 LISTENING IS DOING
JOHN SADLER
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, J D Lanyon, Mrs L Chappell, C Lawson, Mrs W Williams, J W Williams, S J Collett, J H Fallscheer, A Uhr-Henry, Ms K Macdonald, A McLellan, P T Cahill & C Suttie
First-starter by Foxwedge out of Me And You. In the hands of John Sadler. Has jumped-out well at Pakenham. Expect a forward showing.
7
MICKAELLE MICHEL
GREEN, RED, DARK GREEN CHECKED CROSSED SASH, RED SLEEVES, DARK GREEN CAP, RED CHECKS
5 PRIDE OF LANKA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Monsoon Bay Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Rajakulendran)
First-starter by Yes Yes Yes out of Clearwater Bay. Won a recent Werribee jump-out. Market will be the best guide.
3
MICHAEL DEE
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
6 SERGEANT BEAU
MATHEW ELLERTON
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Moodie), N S Psaltis & Mrs G C Psaltis
SCRATCHED.
12
J MOTT
Lime, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
7 SOCIABLE
A & S FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum
On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Yes Yes Yes out of Workdrinks that was an AUD $340,000 (Inglis 2023 Australian Easter Yearling Sale) purchase. Has shown ability in his trials and jump-outs. Market will be the best barometer.
10
L CURRIE
YELLOW, BLACK TROIS POIS, YELLOW CAP, BLACK SPOTS
8 BABY HAZEL
DANNY O'BRIEN
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
L A Wilkinson, P W Steele, Mrs S A Steele, Mrs S E Hinton, W T Steele, P W M Racing (Mgr: P W Marsh), M J Davidson, Mrs K M Walter, S L Walter & Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards)
SCRATCHED.
9
BILLY EGAN
Aqua, Deep Pink Star, White And Deep Pink Striped Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
9 DREAMWRITER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), B Stallan, D Cliffe, 2K RED (Mgr: K L Delmenico), Piper Tom Racing (Mgr: P Ayres), B B Tavern Syndicate (Mgr: J Ball), Mrs K Dudderidge, A Grant-Taylor, S Kellett, Miss B Kingsley, A Walsh, F Morgan, A Battese, K Chan, Ms G Collins, A Jenkins, J King & C Mertikas
Two-year-old filly by Written By from Dreamer's Disease making her debut. Won a Werribee jump-out on April 12 in preparation for debut. Pay to follow any market support.
1
D W STACKHOUSE
BLACK, WHITE HORSEHEAD, BANNER AND STARS, WHITE, BLACK HALVED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, BLACK STARS
10 67x HEINOUS
JASON WARREN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J Warren, Ms K E A Syer, G R Anderson, Mrs D Anderson, M Gathercole, B L Wilson, P F Foley, A C Muir, K S Mulcahy, G C Tawyer, A W McLauchlan, R G Short, G J Hannan, Mrs J R Hannan & Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; second last of 8 at Randwick 2yo Hcp December 30 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Parkour with 55kg at $17. On debut sixth of 10 at Ballarat Mm 2yo Classic December 9 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Arabian Summer carrying 56kg at $7. Has to be given respect.
4
BEAU MERTENS
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKED SASH, CHECKED CAP
11 5x5 NEXT PAY RUN
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T F Curnow)
Third race start. First start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Debutant Stks on October 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Coleman carrying 56kg at $13. Went for a spell before racing on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Brighella with 54kg at $5. Others preferred on efforts to date.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
GREEN, BLACK BIB,COLLAR, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND STRIPE, CREAM CAP
12 3x TE ANAU
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Resumes from a spell after only one run when eased back early on in a small field at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Macocha carrying 56kg at $2.90. In leading stable and a forward showing is expected.
9
CELINE GAUDRAY
Royal Blue
13 0x06 CAPORIKO
SHANE NICHOLS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms B E Nichols, Fernrigg Farm, J A F Rabl, Miss S B Barclay, Pink Tacos, Mrs S H Juratowitch, Ms R Fahey, Mrs A Foster, F T U Members, R J Harding, K L A R M, Mrs K Walsh, Mrs L Bailey, Ms R Di Carlo, Ms M Dobson, Mrs H Hsu, Mrs K Jackson, Mrs K M Lewis & Mrs P Major
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1000m, 8 len behind Harpalee carrying 55kg at $81. Second-up 6th of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Brighella carrying 55kg at $81. Prefer others.
8
LAUREN BURKE
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap