Cranbourne 17 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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Core Protective Group Handicap 1000m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.61) |
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Lake Gillear is the probable leader in the small field. VIASAIN (3) is racing consistently and finds a nice race here. He's been kept fresh for this having chased home subsequent stakes winner Regeneration at Caulfield Heath when last seen. The second placing prior to a smart one in Trapper John also reads very well and he looks the one to beat off that sort of form. WOLF TWENTY ONE (2) resumes. He mixed his form last time in but put up a couple of good performances, respecting while fresh. FIRERATED (5) also resumes, for his second campaign having shown ability in three runs last time in. He was well backed in a Class 1 before a break and has plenty of upside. CORE CONCEPT (1) was okay here fresh over 955m. This looks a touch easier and he can get a bit more time to find his feet here. AFFIRMATIVE LAD (8) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Viasain to win.
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| 1 | 7x9x5 |
CORE CONCEPT
MICHAEL JONES 5YO BROWN GELDING 63.0KG M L Upton Racing second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Last run 5th of 9 at this track Bm70 on February 27 over 955m, 2.5 len behind Gentle Steel with 56.5kg at $20. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Sea Poem carrying 62kg at $14. Fitter and could improve. |
1 DYLAN DEAN |
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| 2 | 7137x |
WOLF TWENTY ONE
SHANE JACKSON 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M D Walsh, G Robinson, M Tsang, C E Griffett, I P Holloway, A Fletcher, M D Kuperman, D V Keane, Mrs M M Keane, A P Mahony, T J Gordon, J J Bushell, D Porter, D L Ludeman & Quail Kings (Mgr: L J Way) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Bm66 December 5 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Regal Tycoon with 60kg at $8. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 September 9 over 1300m, in the wet; 8 len behind Geffina with 60.5kg at $10. Has ability and can measure up fresh. |
5 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 3 | 15324 |
VIASAIN
JOHN MCARDLE 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J F Brady, N Dawe, T R Edwards, B G Mcilwaine, J R Cockle & D J Russell Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on March 18 over 1000m, 2 len behind Regeneration carrying 57.5kg at $12. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 19 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Trapper John with 59.5kg at $9. Should take catching this level. |
6 J MOTT |
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| 4 | 67828 |
AUCKLAND
SIMONE WALKER 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A D Walker, Miss S Walker, N Preston, Mrs M A Walker, D Walker, Miss P Gilcrist, Ms A Walker, J Reale, Ms C R Walker & L Carter Last start second last of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on April 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Marilyn's Edge with 62.5kg at $10. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 62 on March 22 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Buvelot carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Will need to improve significantly. |
4 J MASKIELL |
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| 5 | 415x |
FIRERATED
ALEXANDER RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), R Saini & T A Wilson Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Pakenham Cl1 January 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Victory Tune with 58kg at $2.90. On debut fourth of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw November 21 over 1000m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Ruby Avenue with 58kg at $7. Has upside and should run well. |
3 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 6 | 5x428 |
LAKE GILLEAR
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C A Carey, Mrs M M Wintle & P Carey Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 12 over 1000m, 8 len behind Extragalactic carrying 56.5kg at $14. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on February 26 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Tiz Worthy carrying 56.5kg at $41. Rough chance from a good draw. |
2 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 7 | 236x3 |
INTRIGUING STATE
KASEY WILSON 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K L Wilson Second run back. First-up after five months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Sale 0 - 62 on March 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind She Daresthe Devil with 58kg at $8.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Don't Russia with 60kg at $3.90. Fitter, minor chance. |
1 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 8 | 60x47 |
AFFIRMATIVE LAD
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG A Pilimon, Ms T Nichols, T N T Thoroughbred No. 1 (Mgr: A Pilimon), Beacon Racing (Mgr: B J Maloney), R Chirgwin, G Chirgwin, Hollystocks, S Hobijn-Allen, T Gribben, A J Baker, J D P Elsworthy, C A Rogers, M A Rogers, D Gallagher, D A Sioufi, B J Couper, D J Sampson & Biscuits And Blues Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 4th of 8 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on March 20 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Wingsandpropellers with 58kg at $3.90. Last start 7th of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on April 5 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Marilyn's Edge with 57.5kg at $8. Rough hope. |
5 J NOONAN |
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