Cranbourne 21 Jun 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Core Protective Group Maiden Plate 1200m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.11) |
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Anticipating good pressure with many of these at the races for the first time. Looks an ideal race for BLUE SHIELD (2) to break through. He's placed in all three to date, just finding one better by under a length his past couple. Finds a winnable race here and can progress again, drawing perfectly to sit on speed and prove too tough to catch. SCIOCCARE (7) is a gelding by Shocking on debut for the Maher yard who might be able to run well at odds. He bolted in with a recent trial, albeit only against two rivals. Fancy he'll want further but he can run a good race. LEVRIER (10) just found one better on debut at Moe when in the market and can improve off that. Should take holding out. QUEEN PETA (9) is a filly by Dirty Work on debut for the Begg yard who has trialled nicely, respecting the top yard and some early support. THE DECEMBRIST (8) didn't fire on debut but can do better this time around. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blue Shield to win.
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BIG FIN
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms T Verwey-Mitchell, Miss B T Verwey-Mitchell, M Shaw & A Hubbard Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran second last of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Farmelia with 59.5kg at $151. Hard to enthuse. |
9 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 2 | 322 |
BLUE SHIELD
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree), A & G Bray (Mgr: A G Bray), A P Grant, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), G W Fielding, M J Davidson, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), Ms J O Anderson, P A Gately, M L McKenzie & M D Jackson Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Upolu with 58kg at $2.80. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Paddypie with 59.5kg at $3.70. An inside gate is a big advantage. Knocking on the door and gets his chance. |
2 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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CALEXPO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless Gelding by Mehmas on debut. Finished sixth in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1050m on June 11. Can run well. |
2 D W STACKHOUSE |
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CIRCUS BERZERKUS
JIM CERCHI (JNR) 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N Kapes, Miss D C Kapes, H P Spooner & Ms J L Zammit Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran second last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 19 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Elba carrying 58kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this run. |
8 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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GHAZI
LOGAN MCGILL 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), C Miller, M T A Connell, Snakepit Racing (Mgr: R Kiely), D M Dempsey, G J Nelson, Mrs D Haritakis, A D'Mello, MD Jackson, T A Welsh, W Woolly, B R Hurst, I Cammarano, SuperChickens Racing (Mgr: A R Phillips) & P R Hackney Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign got back early 8th of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kikkuli with 58kg at $23. First up last campaign got back early 7th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Bellezze carrying 58kg at $71. Ran 3rd in a Mornington jump-out on June 10. Prefer to see how he returns. |
7 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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MASTER FOX
JOHN MCARDLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M Cumming, D Ellul, Mrs L Ellul, C A Bain, A L Apps, Miss A Cumming & Miss T Cumming Gelding by Foxwedge on debut. Won a jump-out at Mornington on June 10. Watch the market. |
10 J MOTT |
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SCIOCCARE
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Dr M T Gleeson, R J Kent, T T Williams, Wilawl Go Racing (Mgr: Mrs P A Wilson), M A Brook, M K Dawson, M P Pearson, B J Walsh, J R Date, D L Guihot, F M Hempel, R M North, Mrs C A O'Hehir, G Paolucci & R Irving Gelding by Shocking making his first appearance. Won a Caulfield Heath trial over 900m on June 11. Looks smart and can figure prominently. |
4 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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THE DECEMBRIST
JOHN MCARDLE 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J C Slattery Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 7th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Healing Frequency carrying 58kg at $7.50. Possible improver. |
6 ZAC SPAIN |
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QUEEN PETA
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG R J Hickey & Mrs K A Tracy Three-year-old filly making debut by Dirty Work out of Palomita. Won a barrier trial at Caulfield Heath over 900m June 11. Looks all set to run well. |
5 JORDAN CHILDS |
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LEVRIER
MATT LAURIE 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Carringbush Park (Mgr M Laurie), K Brideoake, P Dugan, AM & BS Racing (Mgr B S Ong Tan), GRJ3M Racing (Mgr M G Smith), Butters Racing 4 (Mgr R Butters), Dr F H Hawker, M R Louth, M Middleton, N Lovett, K Manning, T Ferraro, P Hines, H Clement, F Hone, B Taylor, D Jones, H Grintell, J Gee & V Ghelani Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Apres carrying 57kg at $3.30. Better for that and should take some beating. |
3 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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MARCH ON BY
SIMON ZAHRA 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), Thoroughbred Girls No. 9 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), D W Headrick, Mrs J A Cartledge, Mrs G Riky, A T Moloney, M Dowell, A J L Durnin, Dr J E Caldwell, P Caldwell, A W Palm, B L Shannon, Chook's Gang (Mgr: A J Foley), M Stokie, Ms S Burke, B Zahra, J A Miles & B J Maher Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 7 over 1100m, 17 len behind Closer To Free carrying 57kg at $101. Hard to enthuse. |
1 RYAN HOUSTON |
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