Cranbourne   02 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Next Payments 3YO Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: TRUE 1600m - 1000m, Out 3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.24)  

Whateley, Warrior Within and Askmumaskdad can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. WHATELEY (10) ran a good race fresh off a long spell at Caulfield Heath, sticking on for second as a $2.15 favourite. Expecting he comes on plenty from that effort and out to 1400m looks ideal. Go close. QUEENSBURY (4) ran a nice race fresh at Seymour when third, beaten 1.4 lengths. Has come back in better form and is on the radar now. REGAL LOVER (5) resumes. He showed glimpses last time in with mixed form, bumping into some talented types on occasion. Expecting a strong run. TOUCHDOWN (8) is a gelding by Almanzor who debuts for the Hayes yard. He's jumped out well, watch the betting. ENCHANTED JENNI (11) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Whateley to win.
1 66 ASKMUMASKDAD
CRAIG ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C Anderson, Ms J Courcoux, J Ramos, D Ramos, D Mullen, R Fischer, J Pavitt & M J Courcoux
Third race start today. At debut, second last of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1008m, 3 len behind Babushka Miss carrying 56.5kg at $18. Second-up ran last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn on April 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Peschiera carrying 59kg at $61. Needs to lift.
2
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, Gold Fern, Sleeves And Cap With Royal Blue Lightning Bolts, Royal Blue Pom Pom
2 JIRACHI
CINDY ALDERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dynasty Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P R Beamish)
Gelding by Star Turn on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on April 21 at Cranbourne when finished fifth. Prefer to see.
7
LOGAN BATES
Pink, Brown Checked Sash, Hot Pink Sleeves, Brown Diamond Armbands, Pink And Brown Diamonds Cap
3 LAUNCESTON
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C T Kelly
Gelding by Bellevue Hill making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Balnarring on April 16. Could be a sneaky chance.
4
DANIEL MOOR
Turquoise And Royal Blue Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 x69x3 QUEENSBURY
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J C Sampson & Miss M R Taite
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Royal Hill carrying 59kg at $15. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1421m, 10 len behind Centennial Park carrying 58kg at $13. Fitter, rates well.
3
DECLAN BATES
Black, Purple Cross Of Lorraine And Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
5 4665x REGAL LOVER
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Regal Bloodstock, Straight Eight, Miss E Kemp, R S Fairlie, P L Rosolini, A R Boag, Turnitup, Wool Bay Racing, C R Johnson, P J Silva, B J Comber, Mrs M L Van Deinsen, P K Bull, J Diamond, D A Cheney, Gold Ties, P W Baker, S B Leggatt, M J Scott & Regal Lover Racing
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Reach The Peak carrying 58kg at $12. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Ballarat 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw October 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind Just For Show with 58kg at $4. Expected to feature.
4
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Emerald Green, Gold Epaulettes, Regal Bloodstock Logo, Armbands And Pom Pom
6 8 SUPER EDITION
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, K Glynn, D Taig, O Chan, M Joyce, T Sargent-Wilson, G Henry, P Chapman, M Mckinnon, C Dyson, Ms J Bartram, M Bishop, G Kyriacou, B Jackson, Fun Bunch, Banksia Punters, Snow Road T'Breds, Winners Circle Racing, Thomas St Investments & Sharky And Jase
At debut, ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Fauci with 59kg at $18. Jumps from out wide and likely to struggle.
9
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
7 TARZING
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Waller, R Smith, I Bruce, J Tierney, J Beesley, M F Mcdonagh, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, P R Gould, A J Driussi, R J Cheetham, M S Burn & M A Power
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Tarzino out of Coyote Miss purchased for NZD $ 110,000 (NZB 2022 National Weanling Sale). At the most recent trial finished sixth at Caulfield Heath over 1000m. Well held in recent trials so others are preferred.
3
JYE MCNEIL
White, Navy Quarters And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 TOUCHDOWN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Hail Mary (L F Silk), G J Old, W Z A Leung, D Dalpozzo, V Zafferano, A Abou-Eid, N W Adams, B P Carson, J Chilcott, T Iliou, A Ng, T J Pender, H Moukbel, World Series Group (S Triplett), Two Of Each (Mrs A Barbadoro), Go For 2 (J Silk), F Deniz & W D C Johnson
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Almanzor making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on April 15. Looks smart, keep safe.
5
CELINE GAUDRAY
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
9 74 WARRIOR WITHIN
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul & Aecal Family (Mgr: A Ng)
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Aquilion Girl carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Second-up 4th of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Orovero with 58kg at $12. In the mix.
8
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 57x2 WHATELEY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, D Zavitsanos, B D Nettlefold, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, M Psaltis, A K Racing, Carty Racing, Busuttin Racing & Loftus Park
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 10 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Terilee with 59kg at $2.15. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Flemington in the LR G'cmichael on July 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jenni's Meadow with 54.5kg at $17. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
6
ETHAN BROWN
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 54x7x ENCHANTED JENNI
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Heavenly Shades carrying 57kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Escarpa with 56kg at $26. Fitter for a jump-out on April 14 at Cranbourne when finished sixth. In the mix on best form.
1
C NEWITT
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds