Cranbourne 23 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Core Protective Group BM64 Handicap 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.30) |
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Expecting a solid pace with Arroance, Jahangir and Limb Runner leading the charge. ALONG THE RIVER (1) resumes and anything like his best really should be winning this. He was last seen running in a G2 Australia Stakes, obviously outclassed there, but with good runs in stronger grade than this prior. Back to a BM64 here, the apprentice can keep him out of trouble and prove too strong late. EXPRESS YO'SELF (6) ran well fresh at Pakenham in a 0-64 behind one with handy prior form. She's shown decent ability herself and should strip fitter. No knocks on JAHANGIR (2) who has won two in a row and clearly has good upside. Toughed it out well at Bendigo and should measure up nicely again. MANHATTAN THUNDER (3) is racing in sound form and will be strong late. BACK TO THE FUTURE (5) perhaps best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Along The River to win.
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| 1 | 2739x |
ALONG THE RIVER
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI 6YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG M E Ruff Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Aust Stks January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Schwarz carrying 58.5kg at $101. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Mornington Bm70 June 10 over 1000m slow track defeating Scorsese with 59.5kg at $14. Best form rates clear. |
5 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 2 | 611 |
JAHANGIR
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG RTD Racing, Mrs S Nolan, D McQuade, G Parkinson, Monash, C McLeish, G&C Bayview, D+A Racing, N Redding, Hunter Graeber Racing, J Molinaro, B Shipton, Ms M Stewart, Rusty Bucket Racing, A Batiste, P Britt, G Koch, N Hungerford, Living The Dream Racing & T Buckley Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Bendigo Bm58 April 24 over 1000m defeating Condor with 61.5kg at $2.90. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw April 2 over 1000m defeating Fox Man carrying 59kg at $8.50. Can measure up again. |
2 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 3 | 934x4 |
MANHATTAN THUNDER
JOHN SADLER 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG I F Foster, J L McCartney, Mrs M K McCartney, R T Davies, Rosehill Farm (Mrs S Inglis), Mrs L M Mckenna, N R Hildebrand, D M Beatty, D S Wakefield, M Tsang, A T Biacsi, V Scopelliti, P R Langdale-Hunt, S K Linke, J Walsh, B J Nash, Cope Brezzi (Mgr: J G Cope), Mrs S Inglis, P Inglis & G R Mcbride Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on April 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Madame Maserati with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Pakenham Bm74 on December 21 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Title Fighter with 57kg at $19. Strong chance. |
3 HANNAH EDGLEY |
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| 4 | 71x14 |
TORONLUCA
LUKE OLIVER 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms C A Malin, S K McNamara, C Dyal, T J Turner, Mrs C M Turner, M F Rogan, Mrs S F Rogan, Dr R B Greene, P J Grant, R J Williams, K C Cox, Mrs Y A Cox, M J C Watson, S Priestley, C Prentice & L F Oliver Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 48 days. First-up won by 1.0 len at this track 0 - 64 March 21 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Give Faith carrying 54.5kg at $8. Last start 4th of 10 at Kilmore Bm64 on April 5 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Dalroshio with 56kg at $8. Not hopeless. |
7 BILLY EGAN |
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| 5 | 47541 |
BACK TO THE FUTURE
NIKKI BURKE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) Useful type. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on April 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jakivy carrying 57.5kg at $19. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Pakenham Cl1 on April 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind El Tercero with 59.5kg at $10. Solid chance. |
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| 6 | 210x3 |
EXPRESS YO'SELF
AMY & ASH YARGI 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi), M Wanzare, B Aidonis, B F G Racing (Mgr: C Von Arx), Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt), R B Sims, M W Mcdonald, K J Murphy, Mrs H Hibben, Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt, Mrs C F Van Dongen, L D Baring & Avee2 Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond) Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 8 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Cora Lynn with 57.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 2 over 1000m, 2 len behind Daella with 56kg at $4. Should be right there. |
4 J MOTT |
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| 7 | 7x16x |
LIMB RUNNER
PAUL KOUMIS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Snippets Racing Magic (Mgr:A S Augustine),Balius Farm (Mgr:Dr T Dieu), P J Armstrong, Hurstbridge Haven Racing (Mgr Mrs T Davile),R P Begovic, Here Comes The Run (Mgr:Mrs E Zahra),M Brown,D J Tour,P A Hertan, Mrs T Anderson, R Anderson, M A Brick, Wesemaha (Mgr:G J Welsh),S J Hobbs & C Bain Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Stony Creek Bm58 December 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kate's Tiara carrying 59kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by head Mornington Mdn-Sw December 11 over 1000m defeating Chilli Tycoon carrying 56kg at $9.50. Prefer to see how she returns. |
6 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 8 | 85102 |
ARROANCE
R C MANNING 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M A Bell, Miss S L McQuilkin, P J Julius, I D Dunkley, J L Julius, G Giuliano, M Smith, F E Bell, R K Smith, M Goodluck, S Goodluck, W B Gibson, Three Generations Racing (Mgr: S K Ashenden), P J Bow, D Julius, C J Smith & B M Smith At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Moe Bm52 on May 13 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Smashing Ruby with 55.5kg at $13. The run before that second last of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 8 over 1000m, 13 len behind Cora Lynn carrying 55kg at $81. Will find this tougher. |
1 NATHAN PUNCH |
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