Cranbourne   20 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Core Protective Group Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: TRUE 1600m - 1000m, Out 3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.34)  

A race that lacks early pressure on paper. Keen to be with LET IT BEEL (2) who ran a most encouraging race first up at Sandown Hillside over 1300m, getting home strongly for third in what looks a stronger maiden than this. He was knocking on the door in better company last time in as well and sets up perfectly from the gate. Rates as the one to beat. PASIFAE (9) resumes having run in a good 2yo race on debut at Ballarat when fourth. She was big odds there but can be improved this time around with gear changes made. SALARAE (5) has run fourth in both starts to date, just struggling to get into a race dominated up on speed last time. She can be an improver. WRITTEN STORY (6) didn't fire fresh but that was a strong maiden at Pakenham and she can do better. ZOUDEADLY (3) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Let It Beel to win.
1 8x9x8 POWER OF MONEY
Brad Cunningham
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S M Tierney, S J Tierney, Mrs S Risch, M Risch, Miss M J Tierney, Mrs M Beruldsen, T E Traill, T D Traill, J L Lowry, S L Langley-Bates, Mrs L Langley-Bates, A J McBean, Mrs K Kleverlaan, Mrs A Charles, M Skipper, Mrs N La Roche & P A La Roche
Having second run back today. Last run got back early 8th of 11 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Snakeinthegrass carrying 59.5kg at $16. At only start last preparation didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1110m, slow going 9 len behind Semelle Rouge carrying 59.5kg at $9. Hasn't shown enough.
1
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Epaulettes, Stars Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
2 423x3 LET IT BEEL
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W Dalziel), Rosemont Stud, Mallee Drought Breakers Club, K McDonald, Dr O Chan, Mrs A Dudgeon, Mrs B Bourke, R Atkinson, B Davis, B Jackson, M Davies, Sheepwash, Four Bad Punters, G McCormick, Yellow & Black Macca Racing, C McCormick, B Kenny & Ms Denton
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Sparkling Luck with 58kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Enchanted Jenni carrying 57kg at $3.80. Fitter and sets up to be breaking through.
4
L NOLEN
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
3 04637 ZOUDEADLY
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Warren, R Weiss, Springtime In Melbourne (Mgr: R Gillan), M J Butts, Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), Ms K Warren, S D Levidis, W C Gatt & Mrs J E Van Steenis
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Labelmaker carrying 59kg at $9.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind It's Gnarly with 59kg at $6. Rough hope.
5
BEAU MERTENS
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
4 x6070 PACKERS JOURNEY
MICHAEL SELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms M K Sell, W M Blacklow, M Gardiner, Mrs K B Gardiner, Packer (Mgr: P Clohesy), Dr P Pittorino, Mrs K Gellatly, Two Pods Racing (Mgr: P Podbury), A Fraser, Mrs B Fraser, M Waters, F Van Keulen, R J Snelling, Mrs M E Snelling, M Hodgkiss, R Martin, R L Herron, Mrs H C Herron, R Foreman & J Beachey
Most recently 10th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 6 len behind Fondled with 57.5kg at $61. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1100m, 7 len behind Snappy Beau carrying 57.5kg at $31. Can't have.
8
J MASKIELL
Red, Royal Blue Vee, Quartered Cap
5 44 SALARAE
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Fitzwood Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Goulopoulos)
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sapphire Siren with 57.5kg at $3.60. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Juvenal with 57.5kg at $8.50. Coming along fairly well and has solid claims.
7
JYE MCNEIL
Red, Black And White Checks Quarters, White Sleeves, Black And White Checks Cap
6 328x0 WRITTEN STORY
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 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
Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Standard Deviation with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cherrabah with 57kg at $18. Better than the fresh run might suggest.
3
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy Blue, Turquoise Epaulettes, White Sleeves And Cap
7 04x ELEGANT CONTESSA
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G Thomson
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1147m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Live with 55kg at $101. On debut second last of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Star Trip with 55kg at $26. Prefer to see how she returns.
9
J MOTT
Turquoise, Pink Diamond, Diamond Armbands, Diamonds On Cap
8 0 FLYING RICHES
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G D Gray, J H Glasscock, Mrs M J Glasscock, R J Jackson, Mrs D K Jackson, Mrs M D Gray, O G Gray, Ms S P Gray, Mrs Z Kelly, G J Kelly, S Wheatley & J Accettura
Was as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1100m, 8 len behind Buvelot carrying 57.5kg at $101. Don't think she will trouble this field.
2
B KENNEDY
White, Midnight Blue Stars
9 4x PASIFAE
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S P Nichols, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin), Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro), Ms B Mogg, K P Seymour, Miss J Spithill, PROF P G Van Buynder, M Devlin, Mrs M Devlin, M D Duffus, D Russo & I F Foster
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 8 at Ballarat 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Vivid Sun with 57kg at $51. Has ability and this suits, go close.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap