Cranbourne   02 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Maiden 1600m

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

Strong early tempo with Tassron and Sumo Sandy leading the way. Handy race. Leaning to SUMO SANDY (3) who tackles this at his third race start. He's just found one better at both starts to date, edged out here as a $1.55 favourite last start. Better for that again, he'll roll forward and can repay the faith. SAVAMOON (2) ran a strong race fresh here over 1400m, boxing on well for a narrow second. Fitter for that and will relish getting to a mile second up. Big chance. TASSRON (5) debuted over this trip at Seymour and ran well for second, beaten a neck. Like the draw for him, he'll be hard to hold out. THURMOND (6) resumes. He showed promise last time in, not far away in either run against decent opposition. Wary. TOPMOST (7) is going well with three minor placings to his name. Each-way chance again from a tricky draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sumo Sandy to win.
1 72477 CHEMEHUEVI
NICK HARNETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Knight
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cudmore Street carrying 59.5kg at $51. The race before that failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1500m, 10 len behind Understudy with 59.5kg at $81. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
2
RYAN HOUSTON
Purple, Gold Crossed Sashes And Cap
2 226x2 SAVAMOON
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Ms Park, M Young, C Sarantakos, R Brooker, K Glynn, G Henry, M Joyce, P Merryfull, R Recep, P Spence, J Gilbert, D Connolly, P Spencer, B Jackson, Money Trails Racing, Snow Road T'Breds, Legless & Winning, Happy As Larry & Penthouse Party Club Syn
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1400m, long-neck behind Fauci with 59kg at $7. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Women In Uniform with 58kg at $16. Rates a strong hope.
3
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
3 22 SUMO SANDY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Guscic), Mrs J A O'Connor, M O'Shea, Mrs A Gurrisi & Mrs K O'Shea
Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind The Muffin Man carrying 59kg at $6.50. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, long-neck behind On Broadway carrying 59kg at $1.55. Very hard to catch.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black Aristia Park Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 45 TABOR
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T G Heptinstall, D R Platt, Ms N J Cruickshank, T M Pivac, M W Cummings, Ms H M Herd, A R Campbell & W R Platt
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1469m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Never A Doubt carrying 59kg at $8.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind I Only Wish with 59kg at $14. Can improve.
4
BEAU MERTENS
Lime Green, Navy Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
5 2 TASSRON
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Paramount Racing, Mrs M Wood, Ms J E Evatt, Mrs W F Holmes, Mrs M F Rusk, Mrs M A Frew, Mrs T G Johnston, Mrs R A Glasgow, Mrs C O'Brien, Boeara Holdings, Mrs K M Felgate, Mrs C M Cook, Ms S J Cameron, Mrs M H Roberts, Mrs J A Leach, Ms T Dolan, Mrs L Dakin, Mrs H Dean, Mrs L Field & Mrs J Cheetham
At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, neck behind Gold Relay carrying 59kg at $5.50. Can progress and take this out.
2
JYE MCNEIL
Purple, White Stars And Cap
6 3x35x THURMOND
CIARON MAHER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P Trainor, R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, J A Forrest, D L Ludeman, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, M Thick, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, K J McDonald & S N Hyland
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw December 4 over 1600m, 2 len behind Chosen Legend carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign third of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw November 8 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Shot At The Night with 59.5kg at $2.50. Have to respect.
7
ZOE WALLER
White, Bottle Green Hoops, Halved Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 333 TOPMOST
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu & N Gopaul
Going well. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Demiquaver with 58kg at $3.80. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1209m, slow going 1.4 len behind Thats Archies Girl carrying 59kg at $4.60. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.
8
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 63457 GRINZINGER GLORY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
T J Liston
Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 10 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1450m, 10 len behind Shivermepink carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that 5th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 2000m, 5 len behind No Rumours carrying 57.5kg at $16. Hard to have.
3
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
9 80x26 RAPIDO RIVER
M D HINTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms A Chakuar
Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Lady Brightside carrying 56.5kg at $61. Second-up 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 16 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Show Of Gold carrying 55.5kg at $26. Place chance.
8
FRED W KERSLEY
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
10 0x6 SEA ME DANCE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Ms K Harding, Mrs S E Clark, M Chubb, Mrs L A Chow, Mrs J A Low, Mrs T L Connolly, Mrs M K Brown, Ms P C Johnson, G Marks, J Duffy, M Bishop, R Jones, Mrs P Davenport, W Johnson, L Benson, Bearman Racing, Maverick Racing & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at Flemington in the LR Anzac Day Stks on April 25 2024 over 1400m, 14 len behind Epimeles with 54kg at $26. Went for a break before returning 6th of 10 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1450m, 9 len behind Shivermepink carrying 57.5kg at $14. Not going well enough.
5
THEODORE LADD
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
11 66444 STELLA CANTANTE
NICK HARNETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs K Hargreaves, N J Harnett, Mrs D D Williams, M Belvedere, Mrs S A Belvedere, Ms E A Birnie, M J Glasscock, Mrs N J Glasscock, Mrs D E Huyskens, Mrs D F Davidson, B D Davidson, Mrs W Farrell, P J Farrell & H C Huyskens
Last start 4th of 11 at Pakenham F&M Mdn on April 17 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind On Broadway with 55kg at $5.50. Yet to place this preparation and would need to show sharp improvement.
11
BEN ALLEN
Purple, Gold Crossed Sashes And Cap
12 7232 WRITTEN STORY
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Clayton Douglas Racing , A Roden, Teen Racing, Ms J Crewes, Double W, M E Pittman, M Walsh, Colmac Racing, R S McDonald, S J T B Racing, The Expats, T A Syme, Mrs J S Syme, Hark Racing, M Haley, T Robinson & G Wakefield
Last start 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 16 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Show Of Gold carrying 57kg at $14. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Esternay carrying 57kg at $9.50. Going well, in the mix.
1
J NOONAN
Navy Blue, Turquoise Epaulettes, White Sleeves And Cap