Cranbourne   30 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Travis Harrison Apprentice Cup 1000m

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

Genuine pace with New York Star taking up the running ahead of Free To Play and Weapon Clear. Tipping NEW YORK STAR (8) goes on with it after breaking her maiden in nice enough style over this route when last seen 56 days ago. She was heavily supported into $1.55 and never really looked in doubt when leading throughout. The run prior when second to Scampi is just as telling a piece of form and she finds a race where her opposition lacks upside. REASONABLE POINT (2) is a handy type coming off a solid win at Wangaratta, scoring by 1.3 lengths in this sort of grade. She should be fighting out the finish again. JUNGLE SENSATION (1) was well beaten fresh in a BM70, her first run for the Laming yard. This is a big drop in class. STRAPPARSI (3) can bounce back off a poor run at Pakenham while WEAPON CLEAR (4) is lightly raced and could figure on resumption. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on New York Star.
1 518x6 JUNGLE SENSATION
RICHARD LAMING
7YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
S Van Steensel, A P Smith, S C Shelton, J W Burton & Table Boys (Mgr: A Veltmeyer)
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 7 at this track Bm70 on May 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cheerstothat carrying 58kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 25 over 1000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Charmed Run with 58.5kg at $19. Fitter and a hope.
4
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Burberry Tartan
2 04361 REASONABLE POINT
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 61.0KG
S J Morrison, G Costello, M B Krohn, K Parker, Ms T L Parker, P J Randall, P Clift, D M Hehir, J W O'Neill, A J Laird, G I Lusk, J Murphy, J W Schlueter, W K Hulm, D H Hulm, Miss R Rial & P M Beale
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Wangaratta Bm58 May 15 over 1000m defeating Damas with 59.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 6th of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo F Bm64 on May 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Miss Swift carrying 59kg at $21. Found her best form now. Hard to beat once more.
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TOM PREBBLE
White, Black Spots, Hooped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
3 35438 STRAPPARSI
JULIUS SANDHU
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), N Gopaul, D Lukas, T Walters, I K D'Arcy, The Peaky Blinders, B Duffy, D J Love, Winners Stall, K F May, P Hickman, F B Tan, Sockeye Racing, D A Manning, J Anderson, N A Jones, K J James, Brenway, J Lovett & AAA Racing
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Pakenham F&M Bm58 on April 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rose De Vellor carrying 61kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Bm58 on March 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Kalimna Views carrying 59kg at $21. Each way hope.
3
EMILY POZMAN
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 4184x WEAPON CLEAR
DEAN BINAISSE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 61.0KG
Mrs M T Binaisse, Mrs C Gash, B T Gash, Mrs R Brown, D R Greig, S Austen, W R Haig, C Bennie, F Palazzo, The Cup Lunch Crew (Mgr: G Mellis) & Vaticano Syndicate (Mgr: M A Bromley)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 September 23 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Call To Glory with 58.5kg at $15. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw May 19 2024 over 1112m, soft track; 12 len behind Takeko carrying 58kg at $26. Each way claims.
2
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
5 4x386 MR TICKLES
MITCHELL LEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Giardina
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Pakenham Bm64 on May 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Egerton carrying 56.5kg at $31. The start before that ran last of 8 at Mornington Bm70 on April 19 over 1000m, 10 len behind Chinqui carrying 54kg at $17. Will need to improve sharply.
10
TIANNI CHAPMAN
Bottle Green, Deep Red Halves, White Vees Sleeves, Deep Red Disc Cap, White Pom Pom
6 5125x PHANTOM PRINCE
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms G McFarlane & S Bolt
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track Cl1 September 19 over 1300m, 2 len behind Stormfront carrying 55.5kg at $14. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw April 12 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Russian Bobshark carrying 56kg at $26. Not the worst.
6
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Purple, Yellow Southern Cross And Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Purple Star
7 2071x STRANGELESS
DYLAN DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
L A Gyles
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by neck Yarra Valley 0 - 58 November 30 over 1009m on heavy track defeating Pano's Pride carrying 58kg at $4. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track Bm58 April 19 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Scorsese carrying 59kg at $13. Not out of this.
8
SAM KENNEDY
White, Steely Grey Epaulettes, Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap
8 65x21 NEW YORK STAR
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
D Romanelli, B E G Arnhold, Mrs M Bonett-Horton, A Darivas, R T R RACING (Mgr: S M Berkery), M P Colwell, D M Richards, Ms P M Faulkner, J O'grady, Alouette Racing (Mgr: S Doyle), L R Heinze, J A Cook, D M O'brien & Ms J Wilson
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Scampi carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1000m defeating Torvega with 57.5kg at $1.55. Rates highly, the one to beat.
7
RYAN HOUSTON
Black And White Checks, Red Sleeves, White Cap
9 25158 FREE TO PLAY
MELANIE BULLARD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S M Hedwards, R Hedwards, J R Hedwards & G T Keogh
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Mornington Bm58 on May 12 over 1000m, 9 len behind Condor carrying 59.5kg at $21. Before that ran last in a small field at Pakenham Cl1 on April 17 over 1000m, 9 len behind Daella carrying 57.5kg at $8. Has ability but needs to lift.
5
LAUREN BURKE
Navy Blue, Gold Stars Sleeves, Hooped Cap
10 85x47 TALK OF DAKOTA
DOUG HARRISON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J Ch'ng, D C Harrison, Mrs A B Koster, A J Koster, C M Menagh, Phillips Family Racing (Mgr: C W O Phillips) & Intel Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss N Blair)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track Bm58 on April 18 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm58 on May 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Sioux Spirit carrying 61kg at $26. In the mix.
9
LOGAN BATES
Blue, Gold Spots, Red Cap
11 61898 BLEUET DE FRANCE
EBONY TUCKER
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J L Pratt, W, Pratt, E, Tucker, P Barry & S Mclean
Most recently 9th of 11 at Moe 0 - 64 on May 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 54kg at $151. The start before that 8th of 10 at Pakenham Cl1 on April 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind El Tercero with 55kg at $101. Prefer to see her back in form.
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Royal Blue, Gold Diamond, Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom