Cranbourne   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

DCE Handicap 2025m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.30)  

Storm Ahead should lead and dictate terms. Tough race. JEALOUS (2) could be ready to fire third up. Two runs back have been rock solid, quickly to 2000m here second up in the Pinker Pinker Plate when midfield in a stronger race. She should be ready to peak now and while she doesn't win many, this looks a nice race for her. STORM AHEAD (3) was poor last time at Pakenham but had been coming along well prior, beaten half a length at Geelong two back. Lightly raced and he can bounce back with blinkers on. LOTS TO LOVE (6) stuck on fairly well at Sandown Hillside out to 2400m last time having broken the maiden at short odds prior. Back in trip here but can continue to progress and give a sight. COMPRESSING (1) was well beaten fresh at Moonee Valley over 1600m but will take plenty of improvement from that and the rise in trip is far more suitable. ART 'N' SOUL (5) is sharply up in trip second-up but looks to have come back well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jealous on top.
1 100x9 COMPRESSING
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), P C Larkin, I C Burford, W C Bradnam & A R Trevena
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm66 on October 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind So Brave carrying 60kg at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm64 April 4 over 2080m defeating La Rosetta carrying 59kg at $2.80. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
6
J NOONAN
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
2 45x64 JEALOUS
MARK WALKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Sutton Park Racing (Mgr: M S Sowerby)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm66 on September 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Blindedbythelight carrying 60kg at $8. Last start eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track F&M Hcp on October 10 over 2025m, 4 len behind Brave Miss with 53.5kg at $7. Hard to beat on her best form.
3
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Dark Blue, White Flames, Striped Sleeves
3 6x420 STORM AHEAD
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul, N J Bailey, Ms T Poon, Aecal Family (Mgr: A Ng), R Teoh, J Jenkins, H K Lee, M J Hunter, M B Felgate & M A Binns
Last start second last of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Giggenbach with 58kg at $7.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Geelong Bm62 on October 2 over 1765m, slow going 0.5 len behind Oraqua with 60kg at $4.80. Nicely placed to bounce back.
7
BEAU MERTENS
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 x060x THE VOCALIST
BEVAN LAMING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 17 at Flemington 3yo Hcp May 17 over 2000m, soft track; 19 len behind Politely Dun carrying 54.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign failed to finish at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw April 13 over 3200m. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
JACKIE BERIMAN
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
5 417x5 ART 'N' SOUL
KEN & KASEY KEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, R D Edwards, S J Franklin, J B Hutchinson, G F Kelly, C Louras, Mrs V Louras, Ms S Louras, B R March, G March, Mrs B A March, M C March, L W Warner, EST M J O'Connell & Davique Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Condon)
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on October 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bluepinot carrying 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Flattered carrying 58kg at $7.50. Fitter and an each way hope.
5
L NOLEN
Pink, Purple Sash And Cap
6 x2215 LOTS TO LOVE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), C Giffin, N Anderson, M Dikeakos, Thirsty Shamrocks (Mgr: G J O'Brien), A Bailey, N J Young, N B Patterson, A J Willoughby, Hon. G J Williamson & Ad Infinitum (Mgr: D I Hollyman)
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on October 1 over 2400m, 2 len behind Haaland with 55kg at $21. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Benalla Mdn-Sw September 2 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Nicoffhome carrying 59.5kg at $1.24. Can bounce back.
1
J MOTT
Deep Navy, Mauve Sleeves With Deep Navy Band, Mauve Cap
7 61540 ZESHADOW
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Jomara Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: M P Carter), Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), W R Bowker, A R Cheetham, A Forsman, D A Dragicevich, A M Dragicevich, J Jacobson & Shady Racing (Mgr: D F Foley)
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Giggenbach with 57kg at $19. The start before that 4th of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on September 19 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Buzzaroon with 59.5kg at $9. Minor chance.
9
CELINE GAUDRAY
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 1x009 FRANK EXPRESS
TONY ROSOLINI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Vanessa rosolini, lily Farrugia,Jack Farrugia
Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Moe Bm56 on September 23 over 1628m, slow going 7 len behind Teddy Boy with 60kg at $20. The start before that ran last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 10 over 1800m, 11 len behind Autumn Slide carrying 55.5kg at $201. Winner will come from elsewhere.
8
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Red, White Stars
9 43590 ENZEDDER
MICHAEL KENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A T Harrison, S P Martin, R Swords, T J Eastwood, Mrs A C Baker, Mr B J Baker, Mrs M C McGreal, P McGreal, O F Kelly, M C Kent & Mrs K Waters
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Mornington Bm62 on September 18 over 2000m, 15 len behind My Roca Fella with 55kg at $16. The race before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 6 over 2400m, 7 len behind Legatus with 57kg at $5.50. Not going well enough.
2
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
10 42371 LOVE SPARKLES
ANDREW FORSMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Luv A Long Lunch Syndicate
Most recently won by 2.75 len at Avoca Bm56 Handicap October 18 over 1860m defeating Ready By Design with 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Geelong Bm62 on October 2 over 1765m, slow going 4.5 len behind Oraqua with 57kg at $19. Harder here but respecting.
4
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Black And Gold Bands, Black Sleeves And Cap With Gold Pom Pom
11 91 PRESTIGE GEOFFREY
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
T F Yeung
Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on October 2 over 1547m, slow going 7 len behind Mahers Landing with 57kg at $26. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Avoca Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1860m on a soft track defeating Haiiro with 57kg at $3.70. In winning form but harder here and prefer others.
10
DYLAN DUNN
Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots And Cap, Purple Stars