Cranbourne   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Manhari Plate 1600m

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

A race that lacks early pressure. DUNTULM LASS (11) looks well placed. She was sent around a $2.15 favourite at Pakenham last time out but simply didn't run the 2000m having been close up in town prior, still sticking on for third there despite the seven-length margin. Now back to 1600m, she can improve again and take beating. ICARO (2) was well supported on debut at Kyneton and ran an encouraging race from back in the field, getting home nicely for fourth. Better for that with the rise in trip to suit, he looks a key chance. NEWCOMBE (4) has been sound in two runs back from a spell, well backed second up at Moe. He's drawn awfully in both runs and now gets the switch. CHILLIES (8) is a gelding by Too Darn Hot on debut for the Begg yard. Have to respect albeit his jumpouts haven't been amazing. AUBAINE (7) was better last time and has minor claims with further improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Duntulm Lass on top.
1 7x898 HOPETOUN PARK
RAY BESANKO
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Walton, N A Besanko, J M Calanchini, Mrs L A Locke-Thomas, A E Thomas, W M Goodall, J Cook, S R Stuart, B Goodman, M A Cook, C J Wilson, A C Kincaid & Mrs K L Kincaid
Most recently 8th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aitu with 59.5kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1103m, 15 len behind Tennessee Bound with 59.5kg at $201. Not on that form.
8
PATRICK MOLONEY
Red, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, Diamonds Sleeves
2 4 ICARO
MICHAEL KENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R K Kent
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1454m, 4.5 len behind Fonn Power with 59.5kg at $2.80. Should take beating.
7
CELINE GAUDRAY
Navy Blue, Black Cuffs
3 78x96 NATIVE SPIRIT
RAY BESANKO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C A Besanko & Ms D E Sheahan
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1240m, 7 len behind Banknote Hustler carrying 59.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Aitu carrying 59.5kg at $81. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.
5
NEIL FARLEY
Green, Pink Spots And Pom Pom
4 52x46 NEWCOMBE
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P E Templeton, D Templeton, G J Sewell, S Berry, Ms J L Cook, B Thompson, J Macfarlane, B D Clarke & W P Presley
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1427m, 3 len behind Blue Cowboy carrying 59.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Nile Crocodile carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Profiles nicely. Leading player.
1
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
5 x8942 TENSILE
NEVIN EADES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D Eades, Mrs D Retallick, T B Waterfall, J McLeish, Miss J Eades, Miss A Eades & K Busuttil-Inglis
At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Nile Crocodile carrying 59.5kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Island Boy carrying 59.5kg at $151. Can sneak into the finish again.
3
J NOONAN
Turquoise, Black Crossed Sashes, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 2x60x HOLLER DASH
MICHAEL TROTTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr D R Barclay
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Giggenbach with 58kg at $41. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 7 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kittyhawk with 57.5kg at $10. See this one.
11
JACKIE BERIMAN
Black, Gold Horse And Rider Motif And Cap
7 94 AUBAINE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
M Price, M Zito, R Zito, F Zito, G Zito, J Zito, R Maio, M R Smith, J M Wiggins, Mrs H F Tracey, Miss M F Cox, G Allen, G C Thomson, Coupla Issues (Mgr: A Barton) & Ranshow (Mgr: M Zito)
Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1200m, 18 len behind Enamorada with 57kg at $21. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1427m, 2.5 len behind Roulette King with 58kg at $81. Respecting with further improvement to come.
4
LOGAN BATES
Red, White Lightning Bolt And Armbands, Lightning Bolt Cap
8 CHILLIES
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Grahame Begg Racing (Mgr: G M Begg), R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble,R R Chapman, R W Chapman,J M MacLean,D J Maclean,Mrs A J MacLean, P S Podesta, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon),Sandcastles(Mgr: J E Mahony, D P Maher, D J Panozzo, B A Vella, M A Poes, Ms A M Purdey, R W Ralph, Mrs F Ralph & N B Madden
Gelding by Too Darn Hot facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on October 13 at Cranbourne when finished sixth. Respecting stable, watch the market.
10
C NEWITT
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond
9 99x6 KING TAGALOA
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya), M Hakki, J Damiano & B L Hannon
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Top Reward carrying 57kg at $16. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Thee Creek with 54kg at $201. Minor chance.
6
BEAU MERTENS
Red, White Epaulettes, Striped Cap
10 346x9 SKY DEEL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D Grose, Hunter Graeber Racing, G Burte, Mrs A Guida, N Guida, House of Pigs Racing, C Miller, J Sist, Mrs S Guest, M Hinds, H Reynolds, T Woodford, Triple Helix, The Landed Gentry No.3, Lucy Junior, P Green, MBS Racing No.2, N G V, Mrs J McDonald & MGBE Racing
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1427m, 9 len behind Roulette King carrying 58kg at $12. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mockridge carrying 57kg at $7. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
2
J MOTT
Black And White Checks, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
11 7x363 DUNTULM LASS
JOHN SADLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
T A Ireland, Mrs S J Ireland, D A Ireland, J S Ireland, Miss E B Ireland, G R Ireland, Mrs R Ireland, Mrs M L Oglethorpe, P J Oglethorpe, H B Sterling & Mrs J Sterling
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Blue Ismay with 55kg at $2.15. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on October 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sulek with 55kg at $8.50. Back in trip can suit, rates well.
9
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Orange Stripes, Hooped Sleeves