Cranbourne   19 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Ladbrokes Own Spring 3YO Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 7m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.25).  

Look for a strong early tempo with Acta Non Verba setting the tone from an outside draw, joined by Ahha Ahha. AHHA AHHA (6) has the benefit of race experience having run well on debut at Pakenham Synthetic, well supported on that occasion and finishing second, beaten just half a length. Can improve off that and go close. CERTAIN RISE (7) is a filly by Written Tycoon on debut for the Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson yard. Blake Shinn booked is a good lead, watch the betting. STAGE 'N' SCREEN (12) is a filly by Ace High on debut who has trialled well in New Zealand for the Te Akau team of Mark Walker. Very wary. LOFTY ARCH (2) is a Snitzel colt who can run well on debut. ACTA NON VERBA (14) was sound on debut at Bendigo before a spell and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ahha Ahha on top.
1 LITTLE BIGHORN
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R D Griffiths, G J Avon, A Cavallin, R A Ford, George St Partners (Mgr: A J Fly), K N Good, T A Grigg, B W Grimley, P Hodgson, G J Jolly, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), W A Richardson, T H Rourke & The Five Percenters (Mgr: R Spencer)
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Brutal out of Little Indian. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Cranbourne August 26. Worth considering.
2
JYE MCNEIL
Navy, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
2 LOFTY ARCH
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Lofty Thoroughbred Group Pty Ltd, T A Wilson & C M Hurley
First-starter by Snitzel out of Soneva purchased for AUD $ 200,000 (Inglis 2023 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Expected to measure up.
10
ETHAN BROWN
NAVY,WHITE SPADE,NAVY CAP,WHITE POM POM
3 SUPERATA
GREGORY HICKMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G Hickman, R Wilson, G Walker, G Ebbeck, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff) & Putt and Punt (Mgr: M Eisenhuth)
Gelding by Pierata facing the starter for the first time. Finished sixth in a Rosehill trial over 900m on September 5. Should run well.
4
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Red and Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
4 THE ROCK DANCER
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B C Dixon, Mrs M K Dixon, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs A Stokes, J E Cooper, Mrs A Cooper, D S Grimley, Bearman Racing (Mgr: L A Bearman), Democracy Manifest (Mgr: P Sciulli), A M Orr, J G Johnstone, W M Muller & C Petrovski
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Fastnet Rock out of Ennerdale purchased for AUD $ 350,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth on August 26 at Cranbourne over 1200m. Market best guide.
11
P GATT
Black, Lime Green Five Stars And Cap
5 VERY GRATEFUL
GREG EURELL
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Southside Lodge Our Sheila (Mgr: G J McTaggart), Southside Lodge Gordo (Mgr: G J McTaggart), G Driver, D Murkies, S J Steegstra, Ms J E Conroy, R G Crawford, Cheerful (Mgr: Miss L Carlson), Blazing H's Racing (Mgr: D Harris), Bobby's Girls Racing (Mgr: P T Greenham) & BuildStickPower (Mgr:C J Allen)
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Magna Grecia out of Bee's Honey. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Cranbourne August 26. Betting best guide.
6
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Maroon, Gold Seams, White Armbands
6 2 AHHA AHHA
CLINTON MCDONALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau), Ms J Wilson, D Romanelli, W F Johnstone, M J Symons, Mrs B R Johnstone & A J Blackshaw
Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Sugar Coat with 55kg at $2.40. Rates highly and can go to the next level.
1
B MELHAM
Grey, Blue Vee And Cap
7 CERTAIN RISE
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
First-starter by Written Tycoon out of Concubine. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Keep safe.
8
B SHINN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
8 CHRISLYN
GREG EURELL
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), Ms N L Hoolihan, G J Nicol, J P Fryer, C L Shedden, R B Walker, Mrs E L Hollingworth, M A Molloy, Jagrem (Mgr: A N Hallett) & Territory Racing NT (Mgr: D M Warriner)
By Ilovethiscity out of Black Booty on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 80,000 (Inglis 2023 Gold Yearling Sale). Hasn't gone through a public trial but hard to recommend without a market push.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 GLAMOUR ANA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms J McAlpine, Mrs M B Batty, Mrs L M Boyce, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs K Heritage, Mrs T M Heritage, Ms E Coussell, Mrs K Mobilio, Mrs L Redvers, Mrs M Redvers, Mrs R A Garrett, Mrs J Gordon, Mrs J M Johnson, Ms M Jurlsich, Ms B A Otton, Mrs C A Otton & Mrs B S N Forrester
First-starter by Spirit Of Boom out of Ana's Mail purchased for AUD $ 300,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Tough to line up. Jump outs sound, watch the betting.
6
L CURRIE
Aqua Blue, Pink Sash And Cap, Aqua Blue Pom Pom
10 MEH KEFFI
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
L Koumi, Ms R Koumi & Z Koumi
By Calyx out of Lead Husson on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 26,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Won a recent jump out, watch the betting.
7
ZAC SPAIN
Red, Silver Diamond And Cap
11 SOUTHERN MONEY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Four Small Fish (D Freeman), Freeman Racing (D Freeman), Mrs T Freeman, N Freeman, D Freeman, G Johnston, J Kindred, Walsh Bloodstock (C Walsh), Woulda Coulda Shoulda (M Busby), G Condon, Full House Racing (M Lowe), P Lord, M Lowe, E Sakareassen, Mrs K Sheedy, D Anderson & C Vagg
First-starter by Capitalist out of Jamil's Girl. Ben, Will & Jd Hayes debutant so could pay to keep very safe.
10
D W STACKHOUSE
Shocking Pink, Light Blue Checks, Shocking Pink Sleeves, Light Blue Seams
12 STAGE 'N' SCREEN
MARK WALKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Te Akau Centre Stage Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
Filly by Ace High on debut. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on May 30. Expected to measure up.
3
MICHAEL DEE
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
13 439 HONEY MAKER
ROBBIE LAING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Enak Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A Howell), A J Lynch & Mrs B Lynch
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Miss Mahjong carrying 57kg at $6. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Daggers carrying 56kg at $41. Could sneak into the finish.
5
Black, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, WHITE CAP, BLACK QUARTERS, RED PEAK
14 4x ACTA NON VERBA
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
D T O'Brien, J F Hardwick, T H Rourke, A C Lennen, B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R Surace & R C S Surace), Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R Salter) & Mrs J O'Brien
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 9 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Pod carrying 58kg at $4. Can get off the mark.
9
DAMIAN LANE
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
15 9 KANANASKIS
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Shannon
Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1200m, 24 len behind King West with 58kg at $41. Jumps from out wide and prepared to overlook.
14
PATRICK MOLONEY
GREEN, WHITE CAP