Cranbourne   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Evergreen Turf Plate 2025m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.30)  

Lack of early speed means Grinzinger Tundra could find the lead. FUTURE FRANKIE (8) looks the one to beat. Her debut here over 1600m was excellent when charging home from last before tackling the G3 Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield and battling home for a midfield finish. Fancy she'd be a rough hope in the VRC Oaks and she should be breaking the maiden here. AFRICAN GREY (1) is the danger having found the line very nicely over this trip on debut. Possibly gives the danger a start from the wide gate but will be improved and can win. Outside of those two, LOVE KAYE (9) wasn't beaten far on debut at Echuca over 1600m in an encouraging effort. She can only improve off that and is in the mix. GRINZINGER TUNDRA (6) was poor last time but had been coming along well prior and up in trip may now suit this Russian Camelot gelding. SCORPION BAY (2) is third up and can sneak into the minors. SUGGESTED PLAY: Future Frankie to win.
1 3 AFRICAN GREY
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu, Aecal Family (Mgr: A Ng), Mrs F Ramos & S P Hardwidge
At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 10 over 2025m, 1.5 len behind Dundonald with 56.5kg at $12. Better for that, will take beating.
8
J MOTT
Blue, Pink FR
2 77x94 SCORPION BAY
DANNY CURRAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D T & Mrs C T Curran, L E & Mrs M L Rodda, R M Knight, Mrs K Gerakis, T P Brady, H E P Steel, J A Kearney, W Glenn, Ms M L Howell & J W Heffer
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 9th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1500m, 5 len behind Couldthisbetheone with 59.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 2100m, 7 len behind Justified At Last carrying 59.5kg at $7. Minor place hope.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Gold, Green And Blue Crossed Sashes, Green Armbands
3 09787 MONTANA ROSE
MICK NOLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J S Cooper, S R Tanner, A J Lux & Miss C M Moss
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Nile Crocodile with 55.5kg at $61. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Island Boy carrying 54.5kg at $81. Can't have on recent performances.
6
MAKISHA SALTER
Teal, White Band With Black Outline, White Collar, Teal Sleeves, Teal And White Quartered Cap
4 6 MY GIRL LILY
MICHAEL TROTTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
T J Ford, I M Pankhurst, Mrs D J Pankhurst, Mrs M Ford, R J Stanaway, S G W Gerrard, Boutique Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs M Ford), M P Trotter, N J Aulich, G R Coles, A McLean & P J B Trotter
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 7 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1479m, 14 len behind Coral Impact with 57.5kg at $61. Others look better placed.
4
JACKIE BERIMAN
Black, Gold Horse And Rider Motif And Cap
5 79357 RAPIDO RIVER
M D HINTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms A Chakuar, G A Booker, Mrs C J Booker, M D Corr, Mrs J E Costanzo, F Costanzo, S Sarpa, D Albano, T Tardio, J Tardio & I H Crawford
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1968m, 5 len behind Straand Deal with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Zorb with 57.5kg at $12. Has a bit to find.
1
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
6 5x338 GRINZINGER TUNDRA
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J R Wheeler
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Soroush carrying 58kg at $26. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 29 over 1460m, 2.25 len behind Materazzi carrying 58kg at $4.40. Possible improver up in trip.
9
BEAU MERTENS
Orange, Blue Halves, White 'G' Logo, Quartered Cap
7 0x87 VALUED
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson) & Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton)
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on October 2 over 1547m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mahers Landing with 57kg at $21. Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Zorb with 57kg at $14. Rough hope at best.
3
L NOLEN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 36 FUTURE FRANKIE
MARK WALKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
A Kheir
Lining up for just third start. At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Island Boy carrying 53.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 6th of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 Ethereal on October 18 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Spicy Lu with 56kg at $13. Much easier here, should go close.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 5 LOVE KAYE
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake & TCT Racing (Mgr: Mrs M L Stroud)
Dual acceptor. At debut, 5th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Snitz Sonic with 55kg at $8. Can run a good race.
7
PATRICK MOLONEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash, Red Cap