Cranbourne   01 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

Vale Peta Tait Class 1 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.86)  

Never A Thought is expected to lead at a strong tempo. Very even. ADELANTE (6) is building to a win, the latest a fast finishing third here in a BM64. Goes close with a repeat. ANDIAMO ROSSO (2) placed fresh-up off a long back and is sure to be much fitter for it. Has an honest overall record and looks a leading player. MURMULLO (9) was thereabouts fresh then scored a dominant maiden success last time. Has upside and can measure up again. RED LINE FEVER (10) was totally out of character fresh, showing none of the usual good early dash. Has since trialled, has a change of rider and has won second-up. Very wary and can atone. NIC'S CHOICE (3) is resuming in much easier. Trained here and draws low. Has definite claims fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow in on Adelante.
1 51 NEVER A THOUGHT
COLIN SCOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Scott, G McEwan, Mrs W McEwan, B E T (Mgr: B J Powell), G King, P R Jones, R Freer, Mrs J Freer, B Koster, M Sculthorpe & J Parsons
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, ran last in a small field at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Botanical Boy with 58kg at $2.45. Second-up won by a nose at Moe Mdn-Sw June 19 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Satin Diva carrying 59.5kg at $8. Tricky gate but can give a sight again.
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J MOTT
Emerald Green, White Band And Sleeves, Hooped Cap
2 x18x3 ANDIAMO ROSSO
WENDY KELLY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
K Kelly, B & D Lyons, P & D Saker, T Pender, N Reynolds, A Roden, K & J Young, T Wilson, J Lakoumentas & J Quick
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on July 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Gunado with 61.5kg at $9. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track Cl1 on January 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Judicial with 59.5kg at $5.50. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again.
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BEN ALLEN
Cerise, Black Diamond And Cap
3 4210x NIC'S CHOICE
JOHN MOLONEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J F Moloney, G A Pinnuck, Miss M McKinlay, Hey Expert (Mgr: R T Deagan), N Conidi, DJ McCrory, Mrs J Daniels & Mrs W L Daniels
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 March 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Araletta carrying 58kg at $19. Trained here and has claims off the inside.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Green, White Cap
4 2216x ILLUMINANCE
JULIUS SANDHU
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul, D Blashki, J A Shadur, A D Lenga, J Lim, T S G Guichon, E L G Woodman, M Pendleton, G Khosla, G J Trezise, P R Burns, D J Gheller, M Ghellir, Mrs K Davis, G L Davis, B J O'Donnell, W Watson, C W Roberts & N M Bainbridge
Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Pakenham Future Stars February 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Nostringsattached with 55.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw November 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Dream All Day carrying 57.5kg at $13. Capable of a bold return.
3
BEAU MERTENS
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 61x EMPIRE OF PAIN
GRAHAME BEGG
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Two Bays Farm (Mgr: R Ferris)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning post a big 4.5 len win. This track 3yo Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1500m defeating California Flyer carrying 56kg at $6.50. On debut sixth of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1221m, 3.5 len behind Sea Poem carrying 57kg at $7.50. Promising and expecting a bright return.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Emerald Green, Teal Stripes
6 1x463 ADELANTE
MARK WALKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mr G Harvey
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at this track Bm64 on July 17 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Eagle Express carrying 56.5kg at $14. The race before that 6th of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Core Concept with 57kg at $10. Nice effort last time. Building to a win and looks a big chance here.
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DANIEL MOOR
Dark Blue, White Crossed Sashes
7 2231x EVERETT
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B Bognetto & E Jusufovic
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning by nose Traralgon Mdn-Sw December 10 2023 over 1365m slow track defeating Highland Dream carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. On debut ran last of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw September 10 2023 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Outta Compton carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Trained here and worth keeping safe.
6
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
8 5317x HIONADO
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Murphy Syndicate (Mgr: T O Murphy), Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Zahra), Armands Racing (Mgr: L R Heinze), In The Q (Mgr: V Hallett), S P Bargiev, I H Miller, J L Reid, Mrs B A Todd, R Baird, N G Hasch, A King & M R Hood
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Kilmore F&M Bm58 January 24 over 1204m, 7 len behind Dimora Queen carrying 60.5kg at $19. On debut ninth of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1000m, 11 len behind Always Enuff with 56kg at $61. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
4
J BOWDITCH
Maroon And Gold Diamonds
9 46x61 MURMULLO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), Flamingo Racing (Mgr: T A Cutler) & R B Deutsch
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zoubelle carrying 57kg at $13. Second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1200m in heavy going defeating French Navy carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and open to further improvement.
2
C NEWITT
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
10 213x8 RED LINE FEVER
CARLY THOMAS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K Harris, Ms C E Thomas, K-B Racing (Mgr: B F Bannister), Extential Racing (Mgr: T W Mok), D J Wigg, R J Crewdson, J K Buckley & R S Mohotti Mudiyanselage
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on June 27 over 1000m, 10 len behind El Pibe De Oro carrying 60kg at $3.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Colac 3yo Mdn-Sw February 7 over 1100m defeating Baycat carrying 56kg at $2.10. Out of character fresh and has won second-up so don't underestimate.
9
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Royal Blue, White Checked Quarters, Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 x9871 STANDUPANDFIGHT
G & P DALZIEL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
E A Huglin & Mrs W M Huglin
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Moe Mdn-Sw June 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Adiuro with 59.5kg at $6. The race before that 7th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Therapist with 59.5kg at $201. Fitter again but this is a tough assignment.
5
J KEATING
Gold, Black Side Seams And Stripe On Sleeves
12 x324x KIMONO
DOMINIC SUTTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms R Bennett
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Bendigo 0 - 58 February 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 58kg at $4.40. Previously first up; third of 11 at Geelong 0 - 58 November 9 over 1318m, 1.2 len behind Bellalique carrying 58kg at $14. Has the ability and drawn for a soft run.
2
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Dark Green, Hot Pink Chevron, White Cap
13 55087 THINK I'M DIVINE
RAY BESANKO
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
N A Besanko, P J Brown, A G Westwood, R G Blanche, M A Cronin, P G McGuinness, G A Baillie, B Coopersmith, M Anderson, R L Evans, C Levi, Mrs B M Besanko, J M Calanchini, Ms J R Pierce, E J Calanchini & B D Besanko
Most recently 7th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Fortis In Armis with 58.5kg at $13. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Sale Bm64 on June 12 over 1415m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Seindeel with 55.5kg at $31. Might struggle again.
12
LOGAN BATES
Purple, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves, Gold Pom Pom