Cranbourne   28 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Minuteman Press Narre Warren Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: GOOD3   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.35)  

Not a great deal of pressure likely in the small field, with Steadfast a potential leader. STEADFAST (10) sets up nicely here. She's just found one better in her past couple of starts behind some promising types, only a nose off the well-regarded Miss Alexis last time at Sandown Hillside. Finds the right race to knock the maiden over. ALPINE COWGIRL (7) has run third in both starts to date, handling the rise to this trip last time out. Can improve again. HOMEWARD (8) has been finding the line well in two runs to date and now steps up in trip again which should suit. Don't discount. SUGGESTED PLAY: Steadfast to win.
1 x2528 COMANCHERIA
GLEN THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), C & Mrs J Madden, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), M Saadie, L Stubbs, J Simpson, N Taranto, D Hill, & S Mohamed
Last start second last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Miss Alexis with 59.5kg at $19. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Mdn on February 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Rip 'N' Rip with 59.5kg at $17. Rough hope.
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DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
2 2585 GOLD MOON
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss C M Moss, Mrs M G Campbell & M Whitehead
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Khabalov with 56.5kg at $13. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 2000m, 9 len behind Sacrify with 59.5kg at $13. Has a bit to find.
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TIANNI CHAPMAN
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
3 LEMANDON
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock
First starter by Toronado out of Entirely Better. Has a total of three jump outs prior to his debut today. Wait and see him under race conditions.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy And White Halves, Navy Cap
4 x6342 SHOW OF GOLD
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul, L J Anderson, D Goodall-Wilson, Ms A Quero, G Meade & C J Bullen
Form hard to fault. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Khabalov with 59.5kg at $3. The race before that 4th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 59.5kg at $21. Has the early speed to cross from out wide and he should be in the finish.
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BEAU MERTENS
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 00x08 HAYAI TSURU
GREG HAYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms V H Marks-Hayes, L W L Hayes, P Hayes, Mrs K Thomson, S G Thomson, Mrs S L Rippon, A P Rippon, Mrs L Wilkins, S Partridge, Jovindi Racing (Mgr: R N Wilkins) & N F Reale
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Clavel carrying 57.5kg at $201. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1726m, 10 len behind Macha carrying 57.5kg at $151. Not going well enough at this stage.
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CELINE GAUDRAY
Orange, Royal Blue Star, Stars Sleeves, Orange And Royal Blue Star Cap
6 322x3 SUANCES
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Storm Season carrying 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Jaskier carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Suited rising in trip now, go close.
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WILL PRICE
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds, Diamond Armbands
7 33 ALPINE COWGIRL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, P J Brown, H J Reynolds, A N Woff, Freak Racing, C H G McKay, C Mackay, Mrs C Mackay, Baxter Lodge, Rich Breeze (Mgr: S Lockie), Wyuna Racing, R A Leemon, Kaela Racing (Mgr: A J Johnson), Get Punted Racing (Mgr: G L Rodwell), S A Hounihan, Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 & S Uebergang
Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Game Plan carrying 57kg at $17. Last start 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind High Praise with 57kg at $16. Progressing well and expected to measure up again.
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B MELHAM
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
8 44 HOMEWARD
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson)
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 11 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Regal Tycoon carrying 56kg at $6.50. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Chest Of Gold carrying 56kg at $20. Coming along well, can figure.
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JYE MCNEIL
Black With Pom Pom
9 JENNI YOU THINK
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Three-year-old filly (So You Think - Blueberry Smoothie) has jumped out on three occasions leading into today's race. Finished eighth in a Cranbourne jump-out on March 17. Can run well.
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BEN ALLEN
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
10 x5722 STEADFAST
CINDY ALDERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson)
Racing well. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, nose behind Miss Alexis with 57kg at $3.40. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Gellhorn with 57.5kg at $7. Rates highly.
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LOGAN BATES
White, Royal Blue And Gold Band, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap