Cranbourne   30 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Minuteman Press Narre Warren 0 - 64 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.33)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Brandjam leading the way. OLIVE BAGUETTE (4) might be worth keeping safe. He was dominant breaking his maiden last time out at Mornington, heavily backed and doing it easily. The time was solid without being over the top but he's open to further improvement. ROYAL INVADER (9) is racing consistently without winning, even when last seen at Pakenham. She's off a let up for this and her best form would see her in the finish. BRANDJAM (3) should be fitter off a nice return over 1000m and did tackle some handy races in his maiden campaign. Looks a strong hope. SOCIAL CONSCIENCE (1) is an each-way chance in a race where not many would surprise. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Olive Baguette.
1 25164 SOCIAL CONSCIENCE
CRAIG BLACKSHAW
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Lafontaine, P R MacVean, S A McRae, M W McKay, B J Walker, Ms K L Blackshaw, A Paterra, T Baker, D P Lafontaine, E J Lafontaine & R Simmons
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Sale Bm70 on May 4 over 1205m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Red Galaxy carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Sale Bm58 April 20 over 1200m defeating Rebillyous with 61kg at $1.95. Hard to beat on his best form.
7
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Aqua, Yellow Horseshoe
2 x9x38 BONS TO RICHES
ALEXANDER RAE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K King, Ken King Thoroughbreds, L Dawson, Mrs A E Dawson, L Turner, R M J Lee, C L M Racing, P J Hahnel, T Blechynden, Mighty Soaks, R J Douglas, G J Howard, A C Thomson, T X P R, S A Joyce, Mrs A P King, Red Ace & Four Kings Plus
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track Bm64 on May 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Soju with 60kg at $5. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Sale Bm64 on May 18 over 1212m, 3.5 len behind Vienna Vixen carrying 60kg at $4. In the mix.
8
BEN ALLEN
Maroon, Lime Spot, Sleeves And Cap
3 170x2 BRANDJAM
GLEN THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic)
Second run back. First-up after six months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Bm64 on May 2 over 1000m, 3 len behind Soju with 59.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1200m defeating Taken carrying 58kg at $4. Fitter and a strong hope.
3
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 66x21 OLIVE BAGUETTE
ALEXANDER RAE
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), N Deljanovski, S White & O Favaloro
Third-up today. First-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind You're Two Vain carrying 59.5kg at $2.45. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4.5 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1200m defeating Winning Winnie carrying 59.5kg at $1.60. On the up, must respect.
1
BEN ALLEN
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
5 316x4 BOX OFFICE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Moe 0 - 64 on May 13 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1000m defeating Onya Sonya carrying 58kg at $2.10. Needs to find best.
2
WILL PRICE
Red, White Gatecrasher
6 1x64x EMPRESS OF WONDER
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A S Murray)
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 December 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Apache Song with 57.5kg at $2.80. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 November 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cleo Cat with 58kg at $3.80. Rates highly here.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Silver Triangular Wedges And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cuffs, Quartered Cap
7 x311x FINALE
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C I Brown, Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury), P A Cook, Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding), P A Henry, R A Pegum & Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis)
First-up. Finished off last preparation won by 2.5 len Kyneton Bm58 October 22 over 1469m defeating Lovin' Laughs with 59kg at $3. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Geelong F&M Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1340m, 1.5 len behind Kokako with 58kg at $4. Can measure up.
4
BILLY EGAN
White, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
8 424x3 FRIDGE MONSTER
DEAN BINAISSE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T Henry, W K Loughnan, S F Bird, G D Statton & L E Mason
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Moe 0 - 64 on May 13 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Pano's Pride with 58kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1009m, long-neck behind Villainesque carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Fitter and a hope.
5
JORDAN CHILDS
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
9 x9273 ROYAL INVADER
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Electron No 2, S E C Duke, Put The Kettle On, R P G C, Treeman, D N R D & A N Parkinson Racing, A W Brownless, T M Malone, A Baltruschaitis, N Bright, Honey Badger & G Murphy
Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 on April 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sirius Statement with 59.5kg at $2.80. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Tumbling with 58kg at $7. Making headway. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.
6
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Black, Royal Blue, Hot Pink And Orange Diagonal Stripes, White Crown
10 x2128 ICED CHOCOLATE
DAN MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track F&M Bm64 on May 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Attachments with 59kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Moe Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1200m defeating Castlefield Flyer carrying 57.5kg at $2. Chance in an open race.
11
J MASKIELL
White, Black Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
11 6x493 VERSAILLE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), J Robinson, M J Burns, W Johnson, W M Patullo, B Davis, Ms B Denton, T Scott, B M Jackson, C J Cleary, Ms M Bowler, R C Brooker, Ms M J Whitling, M Joyce, G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, Widden Stud Pty Ltd & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
Useful type. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 on May 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Here The Crowd with 58kg at $9.50. The start before that ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp on April 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Harry's Yacht with 54kg at $21. Should be thereabouts.
7
K JENNINGS
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
12 6x65x IRREFUTABLY
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D P Azzopardi, B Richards, R Sciacchitano, Island Sword Racing, Wild Horse Crew, B W Nicey, D Westlake, Black Stump Racing, Dream Thoroughbreds Doubt Me, C A Neighbour, Ms A Matthews, J R Moffitt, D Bradfield, M I Barnes, P S Rasmussen, J Tomasello, Two Nicks Racing & Dream Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Warrnambool Bm58 September 23 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Imminent Storm with 57kg at $9. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 September 4 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Pieris carrying 57kg at $13. Rough hope.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap