Cranbourne 17 Jul 2025
GOING: S(7)
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Rosemont Stud Maiden Plate 1400m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 11) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.94) |
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A solid tempo is anticipated with the debutants potentially serving it up to Highstrung and Manhattan Empire who are expected to go forward. Maher-trained local IL CIELO (1) found more like his best placing at Ballarat. That's good form and he can break through in this line-up. SABI STORM (13) debuts with Jamie Melham a key jockey engagement. He's jumped out three times here (home track) and everything points to a bold run. ISOTROPIC (8) has been freshened off two narrow defeats in the country. Has been kept up to the mark with a jumpout and is going well enough to say she's a chance. MANHATTAN EMPIRE (2) is a local resuming off a 302-day spell - given time to mature. Maps well and won his most recent jumpout at the track. He looks set to race well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Il Cielo.
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IL CIELO
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G F Stellato, J L Tam, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, Mrs L Tam, T J Pender, G Di Benedetto, Mrs Y Zhang & H Tam Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1500m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tassron with 59.5kg at $6. Before that 4th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Vellasmachine carrying 58kg at $8. Made headway last time. Ready to win. |
11 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 1 | 33743 |
IL CIELO
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G F Stellato, J L Tam, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, Mrs L Tam, T J Pender, G Di Benedetto, Mrs Y Zhang & H Tam Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1500m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tassron with 59.5kg at $6. Before that 4th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Vellasmachine carrying 58kg at $8. Made headway last time. Ready to win. |
11 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 2 | 8x |
MANHATTAN EMPIRE
MICHAEL TROTTER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Facey Road Racing, Noremac Racing, Golden Sky Racing 2, M G Franklin, D A Barker, W D Cameron, Miss P J Hunt, Mrs M L Lewis, G B Ford, R J Stanaway, C L Stanaway, N W Bell, T D Stanaway, G W Trotter, Mrs L R Trotter, Ms J I Line, M G Skehan, B L Scanlon, L Shankland & Grant Street Syndicate Resuming off ten months break after having had one race start. At debut last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Andrina with 57kg at $51. Had three recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial won a jump-out at Cranbourne on June 30. Looks all set for a positive return. |
3 A MC CABE |
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| 3 | 852x |
RUSCELLO
CHRIS WALLER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG C J Waller, P Y W Ng, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, R J Shrimpton, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), I Bruce, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs R B McLaren, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald & Force 23 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis) Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw February 15 over 1880m, 2.75 len behind Autumn Aroha with 57.5kg at $8.50. On debut eighth of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn January 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Imposing Pier with 57.5kg at $41. Capable of a bold return. |
13 JYE MCNEIL |
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TAKA SPEED
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W Wong & Miss M Sun Gelding by Savabeel on debut. Finished sixth in a Mornington jump-out on July 2. Happy to watch this time. |
6 J NOONAN |
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| 5 | 45067 |
AMBERINA
SUSIE WELLS 5YO GR/BL MARE 57.0KG W Henderson Most recently raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Shidan carrying 57.5kg at $101. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mockridge carrying 57.5kg at $101. Requires significant improvement. |
9 MS S WYNNE |
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GYPSY MOON
IAN PANKHURST 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ballarto Lodge (Mgr: I M Pankhurst) Jumped at very long odds at debut, second last of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Idleonby with 58kg at $101. Better for that run but may need more time. |
2 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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HOT OPERA
LUKE OLIVER 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG L F Oliver Filly by Too Darn Hot facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 30. Makes debut at home but happy to watch this time from an awkward draw. |
10 DANIEL MOOR |
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ISOTROPIC
DANIEL BOWMAN 3YO BR/BL FILLY 57.0KG Brentknoll Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T A Lillie), C E Ryman & C R Ryman Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up 3rd of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Cardiologist carrying 57kg at $12. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Elation And Joy carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Rates highly. Tough to beat. |
1 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 9 | 38437 |
LENNYSTAR
JOHN MCARDLE 3YO GREY FILLY 57.0KG Ms B M McArdle, B G Mcilwaine, Mrs H D Mcilwaine, G H Mcilwaine, Miss J A Roche, Miss E Roche, N J McIlwaine, Mrs K J McIlwaine, F Palinkas, Mrs J L Palinkas, G A Brady, Mrs C McGregor, M J Dever, Ms J Courcoux, Redgum 2023 (Mgr: B J Clayton) & Spent It (Mgr: J R Brownley) Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind La Belle Grande with 57.5kg at $26. Before that 3rd in a small field at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Serial Celebrator carrying 57kg at $8.50. Risking. |
11 ZAC SPAIN |
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PRESTIGE TWEETY
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO GR/B FILLY 57.0KG T F Yeung First starter by Puissance De Lune out of Forever The Chill purchased for AUD $ 5,500 (Inglis 2024 AUGUST (Early) Online Sale). Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these. |
4 ELIZA LLOYD |
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WHY NOT SHELLEY
PETER FOSTER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs D Foster First starter by Grunt out of Exclusive Bid. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Trained on the course but others rate better and won't find this an easy assignment. |
7 P GATT |
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| 12 | 84x6 |
HIGHSTRUNG
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Kheir, K J Payne, Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Becker), Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), Loose Change Syndicate (Mgr: A Cosmano), B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T E Woodman, S A McVilly, B Mcintyre & A C Schafer Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Mafee with 57kg at $14. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Too Darn Crystal carrying 58kg at $2.60. Should be around the mark. |
8 JETT STANLEY |
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SABI STORM
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), A B Campbell, B Murray, S A McVilly, T E Woodman, I P Zadel, S L Curran & Mrs C A O'Hehir First start. By leading sire Lord Kanaloa out of Wabi Sabi. Purchased for AUD $ 200,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 2. Respect any market moves. |
5 JAMIE MELHAM |
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