Cranbourne   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Ladbrokes Yard Comments Maiden Plate 2520m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.43).  

Moderate tempo with Topspin leading the way. TOPSPIN (3) looks the clear horse to beat. He's had a few chances now and found one better, second at his past two outings, but this race lacks any depth and either of his last two starts will likely take this out. Should be winning. BLAZING BURJ (5) is knocking on the door with back-to-back third placings, not bad behind Topspin two back at this track. Has a few lengths to find but is in the mix. RIBBLE VALLEY (8) has some scope to improve being lightly raced and the run two back here was okay. ZEUSMAS (4) might be able to hang on for a place. GRAND MAXIM (2) perhaps next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Topspin to win.
1 x0898 GENTACHEEVA
RICK PINSENT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G C Saliba, Mrs K T Rowe, C J Spiteri, A F Goegan, P Chasapis, M J Walker & J Walker
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 2600m, slow going 25 len behind Benbulben with 59.5kg at $101. The start before that 9th of 11 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 2720m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Whiskey Tango with 59.5kg at $151. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
1
J DAROSE
YELLOW,BLACK LIGHTNING BOLT VEE,CAP,YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT
2 6x094 GRAND MAXIM
IAN JONES
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
I R Jones & Dr G M Jones
Most recently 4th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 2439m, in the wet; 6 len behind Tobi Saru carrying 59.5kg at $26. The race before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 2088m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Subarctic with 59.5kg at $81. Top four chance.
2
LOGAN MCNEIL
White, Green Diamonds
3 52422 TOPSPIN
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), Mrs J McKenna, Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson), Deg Racing, Ciaron Maher Racing, D P Hannay, W A J Henderson, M A Hayden, K A Miller-Randle, R Smith, B J Thomas, B J Walsh, A J Willoughby, M Olenski & Four-Point Racing
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 2400m, neck behind Everlasting Kiss with 59.5kg at $3.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 2600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Benbulben with 59.5kg at $7.50. The horse to beat.
8
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops,CAP,Royal Blue Hooped Cap
4 55576 ZEUSMAS
BRENT BUTCHER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B G Butcher, C F Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher & A N Woff
Most recently 6th of 9 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 16 over 2082m, in the wet; 2 len behind Shezavixen with 51kg at $19. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 2080m, slow going 5.5 len behind Disco Prince with 56.5kg at $13. Thereabouts last time out. Can sneak a place.
4
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Red, Black Braces
5 67433 BLAZING BURJ
MICHAEL NOLAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J S Cooper, O Kysela, A Morison, A Soteriou, R P Vandenberg, L Wilmann, J Irvine, Mrs J P Pitt, B M Pitt, J Morello, C R Deane, A J Lux, S R Tanner, F Drennen, P A Donato, D M Lester, Ms L B Korgvee, T Ryan, A H Smith & Ms S Cardona
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 2439m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Tobi Saru with 54.5kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 2600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Benbulben carrying 54.5kg at $8. Sure to be about the money.
6
MICHAEL DEE
Teal, White Band With Black Outline, White Collar, Teal Sleeves, Teal And White Quartered Cap
6 04578 CARASHAN CHLOE
ANDREW HOMANN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mr A W Homann, Mr C S Kelly
Most recently 8th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Taikyu carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that 7th of 13 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on May 26 over 2050m, slow going 6 len behind Savaboo with 55kg at $41. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
B RAWILLER
BLACK, WHITE five SPOTS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
7 76065 RED FIGURES
BRIAN MCGRATH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J B O'Rourke, J C O'Rourke, R J Wilson, J C Mackenzie & S J O'Rourke
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 2439m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Tobi Saru carrying 55.5kg at $61. The start before that 6th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 2124m, 11 len behind Expeetee with 55.5kg at $26. Rough place hope.
3
NEIL FARLEY
Black, Gold Sash, White Sleeves, Gold And Black Armbands, Black Cap, Gold Hoops
8 x4967 RIBBLE VALLEY
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
W G Lee, Mrs J A Grant, A Roussou, B D Hereward, Miss D A Poulter, Black Ops Racing (Mgr: B R Lowry), D K Miles, S R Yolland, M P Vagg, Mrs M Diprose, J Harms, J M Kennedy, D J Delos, K D Delos, Mrs J L Bainbridge, M Bainbridge, Mrs N E Messerle, C K Messerle, G J Flynn & M Hussey
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 2439m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Tobi Saru carrying 57.5kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 2080m, slow going 4 len behind Disco Prince with 57.5kg at $14. Can improve.
5
J MOTT
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap