Cranbourne   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

R&C Asphalt Maiden Plate 1600m

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

No obvious leader in a race that lacks much early pressure on paper. MUKTAMIL (4) made his Australian debut at Pakenham, well supported in the market on that occasion and running well, beaten a neck in third as the $2.40 favourite. Open to plenty of improvement and the rise to 1600m suits ideally. AKITU (1) made good improvement at his second outing at Werribee when just finding one better. Drawn to get back in the field but more ground suits and he should take holding out. CYCLONE CARA (10) ran a good race last start at Sale, working home well to grab second. Looks a solid each-way hope. RICH CURVES (13) is lightly raced and looks better suited coming back to a mile third-up. PALACE WINTER (5) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Muktamil to win.
1 52 AKITU
MADDIE RAYMOND
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G Davies, Mrs J Davies, P A Karlsson & Mrs L Karlsson
Raced twice to date. At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1306m, 2 len behind Gijima Gal carrying 59kg at $7. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1417m, slow going 0.5 len behind El Sordo carrying 59.5kg at $7. Will prove tough to beat.
10
J ALLEN
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW SHIELD, CAP
2 9x097 MIDNIGHT LOOT
PETER IOANNOU
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Ioannou & Ms S M Mittermaier
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Highland Dream with 56.5kg at $101. The race before that second last of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Mariota carrying 59.5kg at $151. Capable of a strong showing.
2
LAUREN BURKE
WHITE, GREEN HORSESHOE, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN STARS, YELLOW CAP CAP, GREEN HORSESHOE , GREEN CUFFS, COLLAR
3 739x MR ZED
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B M Ziegler, A M Hansen, T Nepean, J M Moore, M J Rose, P D Hanan, B Philpott, J Withers, T E C Waters & A Otton
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 17 over 1968m, 10 len behind Zed Or Alive with 59.5kg at $8.50. On debut seventh of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1306m, 5 len behind Balabushka with 59.5kg at $21. Not ready yet.
6
PATRICK MOLONEY
DARK SEA BLUE AND PINK STRIPES, DARK SEA BLUE SLEEVES, STRIPED CAP
4 4x2x3 MUKTAMIL
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing, F E Ferrari, S J O'Rourke, G M Guthrie, BASTM Racing, T Woodman, S Toohill, T Vercher, S McVilly, A Watson, D Reiger, B Ford, A Branson, S Filipek, S Vivian, F Spillane, S Hand, North-South Syndicate, Wimmera Wannabees & Intisaar 20
Racing second-up today. Last run 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Romaji carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. At only start last preparation ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Sandown Park 3yo Rating 85 on August 10 over 2011m, neck behind Defence Of Fort carrying 56kg at $4.30. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
3
L CURRIE
RED, WHITE BRACES, GREEN SLEEVES, GREEN AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
5 37 PALACE WINTER
RAYMOND N MATHEWS
3YO  BLACK  GELDING 59.0KG
R N Mathews, Mrs H M Mathews, R W Mathews, G B Evans, Mrs K M Vanderuit, R R Coleman, R S Wilkinson & J W Mathews
Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Kirin with 58kg at $21. Last start got back early 7th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hot Pursuit carrying 58kg at $6.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
8
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Yellow, Dark Blue Vee, Striped Sleeves
6 6545x PARTY WHIP
PETER FOSTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Kenwrick, Kirkliston Stud, Mrs K J Kenwrick & P Foster
He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 1 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Sinister Sauce with 59.5kg at $101. On debut with blinkers first time; sixth of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind All Hands carrying 59.5kg at $101. Hasn't shown enough.
5
B RAWILLER
Silver, Black Quarters, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 7678 RING THE SHERIFF
NATHAN HOBSON
3YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Hobson, A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson
Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at Swan Hill 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Montecristo carrying 59.5kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1412m, 5.5 len behind Jackie Moon carrying 56.5kg at $61. Can't recommend.
8
LOGAN MCNEIL
RED, WHITE EPAULETTES,WHITE BAND,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBAND, WHITE CAP
8 49840 ROUGH EDGES
CLIFF MURRAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C G Murray, Mrs M Murray, Ms A M Bence, G L Cole, Mrs JT Cole & J R Cole
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 2080m, slow going 40 len behind Disco Prince carrying 59.5kg at $61. The run before that 4th of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Ten Downing Street carrying 59.5kg at $61. Rather invest elsewhere.
4
J MASKIELL
Navy, White five Stars, Red Collar And Cuffs. Red Cap
9 7 COUS COUS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
At debut, 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jaskier with 57.5kg at $8. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
6
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
10 57252 CYCLONE CARA
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M L Carter, Ms S De Bono, I Bragge, R Thredgold, M Hughes, Churchill Dream (Mgr: M L Rennie), C Papadopoulos, Miss D A Poulter, Mrs E M Rowe, A G Westwood, Mrs N E Messerle, C K Messerle, A C Messerle, S K McNamara, N K Pigdon, Mrs M Diprose, L F Oliver, M P Carter & N Gopaul
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1717m, 0.8 len behind Chocolate Royal carrying 57.5kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Ella's World with 57.5kg at $10. Went close last time. Leading player again.
9
J MOTT
PINK WITH WHITE CIRCLE, ARMBANDS AND HOOPED CAP
11 FIONA PONY
KELVIN SOUTHEY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
K L Southey, F J Gunning & A D Bell
First-starter by Fiorente out of Darling Road. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
7
R T TREMSAL
White, Dark Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap
12 55x67 NO SAVINGS
CHRISTINE SEXTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M De Grandi, A C De Grandi, Mrs C M Sexton, C J Constantine & R J Jones
Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Highland Dream with 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1214m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Night Colours carrying 57.5kg at $8. Genuine chance this time around.
11
TEODORE NUGENT
Yellow Green, Orange Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Orange Cap
13 9x36 RICH CURVES
D & C FEEK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mancinelli Family, W J Brander, A Channon, C J Oswin, R B Dunlop, A J Gannell, D J Diss, L A Hick, Mrs W R Hick, J Griffs, G Karman, S S Huther, Ms T J McDonald, C Woodford, G S Parker, Mrs S Parker, H M Shipard, G Tosswill, Ms C J Morrison & J R T Racing
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Mariota with 57.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Engeline with 57.5kg at $5.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
1
NEIL FARLEY
GOLD AND WHITE STRIPES , STRIPE SLEEVES, CHERRY CAP