Cranbourne   02 May 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

R&C Asphalt Maiden Plate 1300m

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

Good early pressure anticipated with a large contingent of unraced runners. BALLISTIC BLUE (1) was in the market on debut at this track over 1000m and ran on well for second, beaten under a length. Quickly to 1300m but finds a winnable maiden and should be better for that hit out. Hard to hold out. ROCK GLORY (10) improved second up at Kilmore when boxing on for a solid third. Fitter again for that and drawn well. Can settle handy and give a sight. NEBUCHADNEZZAR (4) continues to race well without winning, running third in his past three outings. Stuck on well enough at Caulfield Heath last time out and this looks a touch easier. Could break through. WHIPLASH (5) is a gelding by Sweynesse on debut for the Hayes yard who must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ballistic Blue on top.
1 2 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
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Finance Shogun carrying 59kg at $2.90. Will take beating.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, White Checks, Checked Cap
2 DELPHIAN
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms T Gaudio
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Overshare facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on April 14 at Cranbourne when finished sixth. Can't have.
5
C NEWITT
Olive, White Circle, Hooped Cap
3 39654 EXCELAOT
DAVID NOONAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 53 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Champagne Doctor with 56.5kg at $6. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kingscote Bm58 on February 22 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Babayka with 54kg at $21. Rough hope at best.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
4 24333 NEBUCHADNEZZAR
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T F Yeung
Racing well. Last start led but faded 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Terilee with 59kg at $9. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1000m, 3 len behind Zouper Fund carrying 59kg at $4.40. Has been racing well. Should be thereabouts.
11
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots And Cap, Purple Stars
5 WHIPLASH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), R A Frew, Mrs L A Frew, A Henwood, S R Thompson, Mrs V M Thompson, & The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys)
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Sweynesse facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Werribee on April 17. Can run well.
3
BILLY EGAN
Green, Black Checks And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Checked Cap
6 CANDIDASA
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
J Moloney, J Shannon, R Standish, P Tomlinson, A Crosby & L Crosby
Filly by All Too Hard on debut. Finished seventh in a Cranbourne jump-out on April 21. Risking.
8
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Green, White Cap
7 520 HOT STEPPING HIPPY
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper) & J Docherty
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Demiquaver carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1321m, 1.3 len behind Anchor Down with 57kg at $31. Can bounce back.
9
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Green, White Intersecting Lines And Striped Cap
8 JAY PEE'S ANGEL
TREVOR ROGERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson)
Dual acceptor. Mare by Inference making her first appearance. Finished sixth in a Cranbourne jump-out on April 21. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
1
CELINE GAUDRAY
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red And White Hooped Sleeves And Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak
9 5 MISS TROMBARI
JACKIE BERIMAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss T Beriman, P Mittiga, P J Callipari, A Sergi, D C Iles, C A Bretherton, R Stevenson, R N Ayoubi & J Restagno
Dual acceptor. At debut, 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 57kg at $9.50. Looking elsewhere.
7
J NOONAN
Black And Pink Stripes, Quartered Cap
10 7x63 ROCK GLORY
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Rock Cathedral (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), H Chrystie, P Foyster, F A Full, L J Gaskell, Mrs W L Greenwood, Mrs M C Hempel, R Jeselnik, D Murkies, Mrs R Paddle, P A C Schultz, Ms M Steegstra, Dr B Taylor, D Tylim, A J Warne, Ms N A White & D G M M Racing
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Coco Pop carrying 57kg at $11. Last start 3rd in a small field at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Happy Tiers carrying 57kg at $7. Fitter now and making headway. Sure to be a major player.
4
LOGAN BATES
Pink And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
11 824lx SUDDENLY
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R P L Lewis & R E L Lewis
Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Traralgon Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1900m. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw(Qc) August 23 over 1312m, 1.3 len behind Snick with 57.5kg at $21. Minor hope.
2
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Emerald Green, Orange Cross, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
12 6 THE BETTER HUSBAND
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), A P Grant, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), A G W Hunter, J D Lanyon, A G Zoanetti, Dominant 3 Racing (Mgr: D T Iorfida), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards) & R & C Racing (Mgr: R J Bresnan)
Dual acceptor. At debut, 6th of 11 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, 3 len behind Maldini with 58kg at $7. Likely improver who is right in the mix.
4
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, White Diamond, Navy Blue Seams Sleeves, Pink And Navy Blue Quartered Cap
13 5x8 BEL SONG
SHEA EDEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Rebeie (Mgr: S H Eden)
Third race start. First start eased back early on 5th of 8 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 16 2022 over 1109m, 5.5 len behind Doublern with 57kg at $7. Returned from break eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Finance Shogun carrying 57.5kg at $18. Possible improver.
6
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Lime Quarters And Armbands, Quartered Cap
14 5559x STEALING SOULS
DAN MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Meagher Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Bizzaca) & Trives Racing (Mgr: Mrs K E Johnson)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Doomben 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 7 over 1350m, soft track; 6 len behind Isle Ornsay with 58kg at $7.50. On debut fifth of 13 at Doomben Mdn May 29 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Invincible Shield carrying 59kg at $81. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
12
J NOONAN
Yellow, Red Hoops And Cap