Moe   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Cool Group Handicap 2400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.25)  

Good pace expected with Piccolo Fiore, Mickio and La Plage paving the way. DIWALI (3) stepped up to this journey last time in tougher company at Sandown and hit the line hard to finish second in a photo. Looks really well placed here on that run and expected to go close. MICKIO (5) is another close to a win. After a solid return has been runner-up last two, the latest over 2809m at Kyneton. Genuine and gets chance. TURFIE (9) started favourite and won two back then was well fancied again but a little below par last time. Ready for the longer trip now and rates highly on best figures. LUCKYHELEFT (1) ran an improved race second-up when out in journey and worth noting is a third-up winner. Extra trip ideal and looks ready to find best. LANDGRAVE (4) has been racing in much tougher grade lately and not beaten far. Comes back a notch or two and can find some winning form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Diwali.
1 19x65 LUCKYHELEFT
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
S P Acton, J L Pratt & Mrs P A Acton
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 7 at Yarra Valley Bm64 on March 31 over 1514m, slow going 6 len behind Bancory Bay with 58.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Turn It Up Tommy carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. Racing well. Has ability and is suited by the extra ground.
8
PATRICK MOLONEY
Khaki, ANZAC Insignia
2 65166 AMAWASHA
MITCHELL LEEK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Big G Racing
Most recently 6th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 21 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Sparkle Link with 57kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Turn It Up Tommy carrying 60kg at $19. Lacks nothing in fitness and will find this easier than last time.
1
LACHLAN KING
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
3 64452 DIWALI
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Ruling Bool (Mgr: M J Catanzariti), Ms N E McMaster, W J Dansey, W L Dansey, Nice Garry (Mgr: L Hobbs), D C Witchell, Nevermissbool (Mgr: D R Freyer), Club Evans (Mgr: D R Freyer), Mrs S Agius, J A Agius, D Christou & J Christou
Useful gelding. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 9 over 2400m, long-neck behind Fernao with 54kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 10 at Terang Bm58-Hwgt on February 14 over 2150m, 5 len behind Amizetta with 71kg at $3.80. Can improve again. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
4
J BOWDITCH
Black And White Houndstooth, Red Band And Sleeves
4 51454 LANDGRAVE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), Mrs B Edgecombe & T J Penney
Last start 4th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on April 21 over 3000m, 2.5 len behind Lodbrok with 54kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 3000m, 2.25 len behind Lodbrok carrying 52kg at $14. Hasn't been far away in tougher grade recently and looks well placed here.
9
R MCLEOD
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
5 0x422 MICKIO
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: A Ottobre)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on April 10 over 2809m, 2 len behind Raise The Note with 70kg at $2.60. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 on March 28 over 2000m, slow going nose behind Rapid Impact with 59.5kg at $2.50. Genuine type who gets his chance.
3
DANIEL MOOR
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
6 08391 PICCOLO FIORE
ADAM HANLEY
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A T Hanley & Mrs E J Hanley
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Bairnsdale Bm64 March 23 over 2200m in soft going defeating Gift Of Oratory with 54.5kg at $21. Before that ran last of 9 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Electric Belle carrying 55kg at $101. Not going well enough. Tricky gate but goes well for the rider and worth including.
12
MS S WYNNE
White, Yellow Halves, Red Hoop And Star, White Sleeves, Red And Yellow Hooped Cuffs, Yellow Star Cap
7 1x504 LA PLAGE
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Kineld Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J G Ferguson), Ms J C Monk & C W J Ferguson
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Benalla Bm58 on April 14 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Ashau Valley carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that 10th of 12 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 on April 3 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fudge carrying 58.5kg at $31. Has upside and should be just about at top now.
10
LAUREN BURKE
Red, Green Celtic Cross, Sleeves And Cap
8 06948 SHOGUN EXPRESS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D A Harten, G D McIntosh, Ms J E Sadler, Ms H Clarey, Dr E J Cassar, Mrs S Watts, G D Pritchard, G P Whiting, Gals Kan (Mgr: Mrs K J Callanan), P J Keys, D R Frost, S L Donaghey, Mrs M J Cassar, B G Brindle, Mrs N J Estall, H Ngo, J Mulder, M Simpson, M D Smith & Ms J Quinn
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Turn It Up Tommy with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 9 at Swan Hill Bm58 on March 16 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Bannerton with 60kg at $4.80. Likely to find this out of reach.
12
K JENNINGS
White, Emerald Band, Royal Blue Stripe, White Cross, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Crosses, Emerald Cap
9 7x316 TURFIE
PATRICK KEANE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A Ottobre, Mrs L Ottobre, M Ottobre, A Bufalino, M Caligiuri, D McGrath, D A Mcintyre, D McMahon, R.M.C.B Sayvon Racing (Mgr: M Phillips), D Veitch, M Ottobre & Mrs J Keane
At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at Benalla Bm58 on April 14 over 2100m, 4 len behind Ashau Valley with 59kg at $2.90. The start before that favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Kilmore 0 - 58 April 5 over 1600m defeating Electrozino carrying 57kg at $5. Ready for the longer trip and hard to beat on his best form.
5
ALANA KELLY
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
10 96572 BLACK AUTUMN
ROBBIE LAING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
T A Grigg, B J Fraser, Mrs D Kenney, G Kraft, Mrs L H Kraft, Ms J M Millman, Mrs A B Lawrence, A F Milburn, Ms L Anderson, B Davey, T G Pickering, G Bell & T J Cox
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Bm58 on April 18 over 2025m, 1.75 len behind Hurricane Georgie carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 9 over 2400m, 5 len behind Fernao carrying 55kg at $81. Not far away this grade latest and worth including.
6
A MC CABE
Navy Blue And Red Stars
11 x0914 KEEVS
ROB BLACKER
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C A Blacker
Most recently 4th of 10 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on March 29 over 2808m, 4.5 len behind Retrospection with 70.5kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Balnarring Pic-Trpy March 9 over 2000m defeating Retrospection carrying 69kg at $3.30. Much harder here and others preferred.
7
DANIEL MOOR
Green, Black Epaulettes, Black Star Cap
12 58100 ZEUSMAS
BRENT BUTCHER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B G Butcher, C F Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher & A N Woff
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 6 len behind Turn It Up Tommy with 56.5kg at $71. The start before that second last of 11 at Bairnsdale Bm64 on March 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Piccolo Fiore with 54kg at $26. Struggling for best and others rate better.
7
TIANNI CHAPMAN
Red, Black Braces
13 7x009 DUBAWI PRINCE
TONY ROSOLINI
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss V Rosolini, M R Rosolini, R Scrivano, S Patterson & C Barker
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 2200m, 13 len behind The True Believer carrying 68kg at $41. The race before that second last of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on March 28 over 2080m, 17 len behind Batoka Chief carrying 52.5kg at $201. Outclassed.
7
ZOE WALLER
Red, White Stars
14 37490 HEMSWORTH
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss C D Chermside, Mrs C B Bourke, S Rhodes, Mrs R A Thorncraft & Mrs R B Cunningham
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1700m, 13 len behind Star Ruler carrying 58kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 12 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 on February 22 over 1950m, 7 len behind Gift Of Oratory carrying 58.5kg at $13. Really struggling and prepared to risk.
11
P GATT
White, Midnight Blue Stars
15 53x44 NOT USUAL DREAM
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P Cunningham, R Eynon, A Cooke, J D Bruce, M A Bunce, G Triffett
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Balnarring Trpy on March 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind Achaeus with 66.5kg at $10. Last start 4th of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 2 len behind Turn It Up Tommy with 55.5kg at $151. Fitter but prepared to risk.
2
SHERIDAN CLARKE
White, Midnight Blue Stars
16 x8854 FLYING PIERRO
TONY ROSOLINI
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss V Rosolini & M R Rosolini
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Pakenham Chase on April 13 over 4000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Leaderboard carrying 65kg at $26. Before that 5th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Stple on April 6 over 3250m, on a slow track; 29 len behind Leaderboard with 65kg at $51. Looks tested in this line-up.
13
MS Y OTA
Red, White Stars, Red Cap