Cranbourne 17 Jul 2025
GOING: S(7)
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Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Maiden 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 11) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.94) |
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Anticipating good pressure with many of these at the races for the first time. Tricky with debutants engaged from leading stables. GENTLE STEEL (5) has race fitness. Won a trial and was well supported at Sale on debut, beaten 1.9L on a heavy 8. It may not be as deep today, and she's worth another chance. Expect debutants to feature. AFTERBERNA (13) and BARARI (14) represent the premier yard with Jamie Melham the declared jockey for both. They have been well prepared and expect a bold run from one or both. BINGI (10) debuts and is also in good hands. He's also looked good in the lead-ups, and Ben Melham is engaged. Maps for a soft run. HOFF IS ENUFF (1) resumes and bled when last seen on race day. He's won a jumpout here and has placed 2/2 fresh. He can get into the finish if presented on song. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gentle Steel has the race fitness/experience.
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HOFF IS ENUFF
KEN & KASEY KEYS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mss K M Keys & C J Keys Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Motcombs with 59.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Permanence with 59.5kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Consider. |
8 LIAM RIORDAN |
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KISSING HEART
DAVID PRIOR 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D Prior & R Prior Third-up today. Freshened for 55 days. First-up got back early 8th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1400m, 13 len behind Swift Power carrying 59.5kg at $21. Last start ran last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mometz with 59.5kg at $201. Unlikely to feature. |
4 SAGE DURIC |
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SILVER LIGHTNING
PETER FOSTER 3YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Danielle Foster Gelding by D'argento on debut. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on June 30. Likely to go well. |
2 D W STACKHOUSE |
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VADAR
AARON LAING 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG Mrs K Hargreaves, K Zienkiewicz, B Campbell, A N Woff, M E Laaksonen, Ms J L Ryan, T A White, V Lohrey, C Bolton, Meta Incognita (Mgr: D S Leahy) & T Farquer First starter by Vadamos out of Gardenier. Has a total of four trials prior to his debut today. Makes debut at home but prepared to risk this time from a difficult gate. |
15 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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GENTLE STEEL
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG J Sandhu, N Gopaul, R A Ford, L J Anderson & D T O'Brien Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1013m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Yes We Are carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Should prove hard to beat. |
12 J MOTT |
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LUMOSITY
CINDY ALDERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ms C M Alderson, Ms M Batterham, Ms K Blake & Ms E Macpherson Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Serial Celebrator with 57kg at $6. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Whodareswins carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Passing. |
11 LOGAN BATES |
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NIGHT BEAUTY
JASON EVANS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss R Goddard, Miss K A Lomasney & J Evans Resuming off 12 weeks break after having had one race start. At debut last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Iced Chocolate carrying 57.5kg at $91. Had three recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 16. Later. |
6 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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TALISTIANA
LUKE OLIVER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG L F Oliver Filly by Capitalist on debut. Ran 3rd in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 30. Not here. |
9 DANIEL MOOR |
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WEIGHTLESS
MICHAEL RYAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG M W Ryan, J S Falcone, Mr J Van Reyk, Mr G Howard, Mrs K Howard, Miss C Howard, Mr B Howard, Mr D Briggs, Mrs B Briggs, Mrs A Scarlett, Mr P Scarlett, Mr J Daniels, Mr J K Daniels, Mr Matthew Ryan, Mr L Ryan, Miss E Ryan, Mrs M Daniels, Ms J Daniels Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bacash with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Everain carrying 57.5kg at $31. Capable of improvement and she will be around the mark. |
13 C NEWITT |
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BINGI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 2YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) Colt by Snitzel facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Pakenham on July 1. Jumps from a favourable gate and looks ready to go. |
3 B MELHAM |
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HOTSPUR REALE
BRIAN MCGRATH 2YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG J A McGrath, T M Forrest, J B O'Rourke, P B Jens, J H L Forrest, G R Delany, Dr L K O'Halloran, M Ryan, A G Weiss, C L Hemmings & I B McGrath Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1106m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Volta with 58kg at $15. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Complete Unknown carrying 57kg at $10. Can improve. In the mix. |
7 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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VORTISTAR
NATHAN DUNN 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Yulong Investments ( Mgr Y Zhang) Two-year-old gelding having first start by leading sire Written Tycoon out of Pikari Star. Ran 3rd in a Pakenham jump-out on July 8. Prefer to see. |
1 JYE MCNEIL |
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AFTERBERNA
CIARON MAHER 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley) Filly by Cosmic Force on debut. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 30. The betting will be key. |
10 JAMIE MELHAM |
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BARARI
CIARON MAHER 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Main Ridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P A Roach), A Fahey, E Forbes, J D Keane, B Holt, M K Chapple, D R Gregory, K R Teschendorff, B O'Driscoll, B O'Farrell, C Scarlett, Saints Racing (Mgr: B Healy), L M Buckley, J Chapple, T J Racing (Mgr: T Eden), N S Larkin & J Steet Two-year-old filly (Pride Of Dubai - Omneeya). Ciaron Maher has her primed for this with four recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on June 30. The market will be the best guide. |
9 JAMIE MELHAM |
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MIDNIGHT LOOT
PETER IOANNOU 10YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Ioannou & Ms S M Mittermaier Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 7 at Mornington Bm70 on September 29 over 2000m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Lodbrok carrying 54kg at $151. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 29 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gator with 56.5kg at $151. Finished fifth in a Mornington jump-out on July 2. Cannot enthuse until he shows something positive. |
5 SAM KENNEDY |
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