Cranbourne   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Core Protective Group 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.94)  

Genuine tempo from The Secret leading Blue Hawaiian. BLUE HAWAIIAN (2) has been lipped out both starts this preparation, heavily bet. She draws low and will ride the speed. Has the tongue tie on for the first time, and Ben Melham replaces the apprentice. She will keep improving for a leading stable and should have them covered. ADORE YOU (1) has settled a long way back in both starts this campaign and has done well to finish as close as she has. She draws awkwardly again, but Jamie Melham is aboard today and it won't surprise to see her better positioned. She looks capable of quick improvement. THE SECRET (10) was heavily bet to win on the synthetic first-up but looked a run short. Her best would see her in the finish and the longer sprint suits. RED FEATHERS (9) resumes and was narrowly beaten at Pakenham before spelling. She's had two jumpouts and a 2kg claimer pilots from an inside barrier. If she's presented forward, she can make the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Blue Hawaiian.
1 8x46 ADORE YOU
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Hayfields Racing Club 1 (Mgr: J Hay), B W McCoy, T Nepean, Manhari Racing (Mgr: W R Jennings), One For The Road (Mgr: P E Pickering), J R L Keech, A W Shore, Map 28 Fillies (Mgr: Mrs K L Clark), B M Ziegler, Don't Blame Burnsy (Mgr: S Walter), Paky Girls Racing (Mgr: Mrs S M Ridgway) & A M Hansen
Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zoubelle with 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Espinho with 58.5kg at $16. Racing well. Can turn things around.
8
JAMIE MELHAM
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
2 22x22 BLUE HAWAIIAN
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
T W Jarvis
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1200m, slow going head behind Quoin with 56kg at $2.15. Second run from a spell tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Next Step Iowa with 54kg at $1.95. The one to beat.
2
B MELHAM
Crimson, Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Cream, Crimson And Yellow Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 079 DUBAI COUNTESS
SHANE BOTTOMLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S C Bottomley, Miss SM Harman, Mrs C M Newman & P G Kearney
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1200m, 24 len behind Mercurial Lady carrying 56kg at $61. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1450m, slow going 15 len behind Vaafee with 57.5kg at $81. Can't enthuse.
9
A MC CABE
Black With Red Stars And Cap
4 07x ENGLISH VALENTINE
LUKE OLIVER
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs G McCartney, G McCartney, A Poulter, B Broom, D Yarrell, C Malin, C Messerle, N Messerle, A Messerle, Mrs R Messerle, Mrs K McCartney, Ms C Phillips, Mrs J Greaves, M White, P Shaw, John Keady DUI, R Wedemeyer, Champagne And Bubbles & Five Fancy Fillies
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1109m, 7 len behind Amraam carrying 57kg at $11. On debut second last of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Illuminance carrying 57kg at $151. Prefer to see how she returns.
1
DANIEL MOOR
Olive, White Circle, Hooped Cap
5 GEE AND TEE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A S Williams, K Thompson, M J Smith, R Sugrue, R Alam, B J Shaw, Mrs K Rutland, D B Rutland, Mrs R Mansour, G K Pickering, Mrs B J Pickering, E D Hakim, Miss A G Cheetham, G W Cheetham, Mrs K M Percey, T Nako, Mrs C R Williams, C I Smith & H Williams
Filly by Time Test facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on June 24 at Pakenham when finished fifth. Trained on the course and keep onside.
5
J MOTT
Dark Green, Gold Little Avondale Stud Brand, Quartered Cap
6 x0350 KALASHANI QUEEN
TERRY WALSH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
K J Cox
Most recently 11th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mockridge carrying 57.5kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Chocolate Box with 57.5kg at $101. Prefer to see her find some form before recommending.
4
R T TREMSAL
Purple, Black K, Armbands, Cap And Pom Pom
7 836x8 LEGACY BEL
RICK HARRISON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Wilson, Mrs J F Wilson, J Wilson, Mrs C D Wilson, Ms K L Wilson & Ms C L Wilson
Second run back. First-up after 10 months second last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Double Pi carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Daggers with 56kg at $26. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
10
LAUREN BURKE
Silver, Black Star, Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Pom Pom
8 3x5 MISS BOOM
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis) & T A Wilson
Third race start. First start 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind New York Star carrying 57kg at $4.20. Returned from break 5th of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Rhia with 57.5kg at $11. Fitter and is in the mix.
6
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
9 x543x RED FEATHERS
SHANE STOCKDALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
B J Durran & Mrs J H Durran
Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 57kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Illuminance carrying 57kg at $151. Looks all set for a positive return.
3
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Green, White Band And Sleeves, Green Armbands, White Cap
10 328x3 THE SECRET
NIKKI BURKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss N M Burke & Mrs J V Walker
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Ville De Lumiere with 56kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Araletta carrying 56kg at $9. Solid top-three chance.
7
JACKIE BERIMAN
Navy Blue, White Checks, Checked Cap