Cranbourne   18 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Hertz Dandenong Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.36)  

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. MOCKRIDGE (6) did little on debut when a big drifter but was put away after that and has trialled solidly in preparation for the return. Won a trial and jumped out neatly since. BALLISTIC BLUE (4) looked good on-speed in a recent jumpout at Caulfield's Heath track, as did FINANCE SHOGUN (1) in a recent Cranbourne jumpout win. Struggling for recent form to work with. STRUM (3) was getting closer to the mark when we last saw him. Blinkers went on in a recent jump out and he improved again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mockridge goes on top off a nice recent jump out.
1 FINANCE SHOGUN
SHEA EDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rebeie (Mgr: S H Eden)
Gelding by Deep Field facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 7. Coming along well at the trials with a win at his most recent.
9
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Good Friday Appeal Logo, Purple Quartered Cap With Logos
2 x307x MISHIMA
DEAN KRONGOLD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P L Baldwin, D Krongold, D Goudie, G C Davis, C S Emmett, D Visic, P K Farrelly, L T Considine, A Compagnino & R A Tesoriero
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Cavalla Veloce with 59.5kg at $71. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Lucky Duck carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Will take great benefit from this run.
10
A MC CABE
Red, White Chevron, Red Sleeves, Black Cap
3 6733x STRUM
DENNIS JULIUS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Bell
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Nuggies carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. On debut sixth of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 6 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Champagne Effort carrying 59.5kg at $41. Expecting a strong run fresh.
3
R MCLEOD
White, Dark Pearl Star, Dark Teal With White Halves Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Teal Stripes
4 BALLISTIC BLUE
NIKKI BURKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S D Dingwall, Mrs C A Dingwall, Mrs C A Dingwall, Miss J E Johnson, D A Johnson, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), S J Mcbrien, Boosey Creek Racing (Mgr: Mrs F J Marshall), Miss N M Burke, Ms C M Barnes & J A Fleming
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Blue Point out of Stylish Missile. Trialled well on-speed recently on the Heath track at Caulfield and drawn well here.
1
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, White Checks, Checked Cap
5 0x59x CLEARLY DIVINE
RAY BESANKO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N A Besanko, D Zavitsanos, S E Bristow, Mrs S H Bristow, J Bristow, Ms A Bristow, G R Eddy & Mrs B S Eddy
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1000m, 12 len behind What You Will carrying 58kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn November 20 over 1000m, 9 len behind Over The Stars carrying 58kg at $17. Looking to others.
4
LOGAN BATES
Purple, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves, Gold Pom Pom
6 6x MOCKRIDGE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G T Ryan & R L Roulston
Resumes from a spell after only one run when didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1203m, 6 len behind Long Brew carrying 58kg at $5.50. Put away after moderate debut effort and has trialled well in preparation for the return.
7
JORDAN CHILDS
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
7 ZOOM TO THE MOON
ROBBIE LAING
3YO  BROWN  COLT 59.0KG
T A Grigg, A T Harrison, J E Hogarth, H Caris, G E Lee, G J Shanahan, Grey Geese (Mgr: G I Mcqueen), V Isheev, M G Bates, J Schultz, Mrs M J Doughty, S J Edwards & J Hosking
Colt by Puissance De Lune making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on March 31. Well held in a Cranbourne jumpout on Monday.
8
MELEA CASTLE
Black, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 4x377 BRAZENLY
JACK LAING
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss E Laing
Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind No Fooling carrying 54.5kg at $61. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1009m, slow going 4.5 len behind It'swhatyoumakeit with 54.5kg at $3.90. Finds a few better today. Likely to find this out of reach.
11
SAGE DURIC
Black, White Spartan Helmet, Red Armbands And Seams Cap
9 BONTOBEWILD
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
K King, Ken King Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs A P King), S A Joyce, S R Norman, S C R Hanlon, Kings Of The Turf (Mgr: M Sparks), J W Dyson, J H Mensforth, T A Overton, J R Edmonds & Mrs A P King
Filly by Bon Aurum on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on April 7 at Cranbourne when finished fourth. Makes debut at home but prepared to risk this time from a difficult draw.
12
PATRICK MOLONEY
Maroon, Lime Green Spot, Sleeves And Cap
10 3233 BRAZEN DIVA
GREG EURELL
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms D L Eurell, Mrs H F Luo, G J Nicol, Ms N L Hoolihan, Mrs S Jackson, Miss N Jackson, Miss R Jackson, Ms L F Cole, C Dziedzic, G D Pritchard, Mrs C Noonan, Mrs M Filev, J Tassone, J W Noble & A W Noble
Going well. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1000m, head behind Coco Pop with 57kg at $2.05. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1115m, 1.75 len behind Albertville with 56kg at $3.10. Great chance to break through.
13
J MOTT
White, Emerald Green Four Leaf Clover And Sleeves, Orange Cap
11 ELECTRIC STAR
CLINTON MCDONALD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Summers Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Summers)
Three-year-old filly having first run by leading sire Zoustar out of Precautions. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on March 31. Then followed up with a fitter for a jump-out on April 7 at Cranbourne when finished fourth. Has looked at the trials and jumpouts and should be ready to fire on debut.
6
B MELHAM
Navy Blue, White Band, White And Pink Striped Cap
12 46x7 EQUAL POWER
JOHN SADLER
3YO  GR/CH  FILLY 57.0KG
J R Sutcliffe
Second-up. First-up after five months didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Steamy Mist carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1100m, 6 len behind Charcoals carrying 54kg at $10. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.
11
HANNAH EDGLEY
Green, Tartan Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Tartan Cap
13 6x PARTY BENEFITS
MICHAEL MEHEGAN
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
M J M Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Mehegan), D G Benyon, Mrs D M Benyon, D G Benyon, T K Benyon, Miss A J Wood, Ms S P Zibell, G E Beissel, D J Horton, Mrs L M Horton, K F Shanahan & Mrs G Shanahan
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Castellar with 55kg at $8.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
2
ZAC SPAIN
Brown And Green Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
14 5x BEL SONG
SHEA EDEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Rebeie (Mgr: S H Eden)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when got back early 5th of 8 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 16 2022 over 1109m, 5.5 len behind Doublern with 57kg at $7. Expected to feature.
5
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Lime Quarters And Armbands, Quartered Cap