Cranbourne   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

Ladbrokes Southside Challenge 1300m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.29).  

Cracking pace early with Capricorn Star, Mohnar and Poetic Storm leading the charge. ATTAIN (1) was out of the money in a hot field at Pakenham 2 starts back but it was still a very good effort when finishing just over 2 lengths from the winner in a big finish. He returned to that track at his next run and ran on to run third over 1200 metres. This is well within reach and he is overdue a winning turn. POETIC STORM (12) showed a lot of improvement from her debut run when finishing runner-up at Caulfield-Heath last start by a short head. The extra 100 metres here is ideal and she can go one better with some early luck from a tricky gate. CRUMPETS (10) has back-to-back thirds at Pakenham to her credit this prep and is building her fitness. She might have to go back early from a wide draw but if the gaps come at the right time, she could have the last say. Include in all combinations. MAKDANE (4) was doing her best work late when running third on debut at Geelong last December. He will be a lot stronger after a spell. He is u to winning this fresh up, Watch the markets. SUGGESTED PLAY: Makdane each-way.
1 24203 ATTAIN
ROBBIE LAING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A T Harrison
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Illative with 58kg at $4.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Pakenham Cl3-Sw on February 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mislead carrying 55.5kg at $12. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
3
ZAC SPAIN
White, Good Friday Appeal Logo, Purple CAP,WHITE Quartered Cap With Logos
2 40x FREDERICK
MICHAEL HUGLIN
3YO  GR/BR  COLT 59.0KG
E A Huglin & Mrs W M Huglin
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; 11th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw November 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Proof Of Purchase with 58kg at $8. On debut fourth of 7 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Don't Hope Do carrying 54kg at $10. Unlikely to feature.
2
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Gold, Black Side Seam And Stripe On Sleeves
3 23x LINAS REEL
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Kopke, N A Kostos, J B Fellows & N Kopke
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw November 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Perovic carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. On debut second of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1600m, soft track; a nose behind Kingdom Of Castile with 57kg at $4. Each way prospects.
8
L NOLEN
Green, Black Hoops, Sleeves And Cap
4 3x MAKDANE
MICHAEL KENT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K C Selleck, D P Chila, F Ambrosino & P J Etheredge
Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Elouyou carrying 58kg at $17. Don't underestimate.
7
ETHAN BROWN
BLACK, WHITE CHECKS, RED HALVES, RED SLEEVES, BLACK, WHITE HALVED CHECKED, RED CAP
5 5x4 PRIVATE STORM
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E Sakareassen, Mrs V Spilva, E M Skok, Miss G Sharp, A W Shore, Ms C J Littlefield, J D Quinn, A J McIlroy, P D Hanan, J F Collins, R G Blanche, P M Collins, K Spilva & Sep Punters (Mgr: M C Yosiffidis)
Third race start. First start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily with blinkers first time; 5th of 8 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1100m, 9 len behind Ravalli with 58kg at $21. Returned from break 4th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1209m, 1.75 len behind Jessup with 59kg at $21. Must improve significantly.
1
JACK HILL
Red, Royal Blue Cross, White Border, Sleeves And Cap
6 0 AS GOOD AS
MICHAEL FARRELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J Farrell & Miss R P Brown
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1200m, 21 len behind Simplicity carrying 57.5kg at $41. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
4
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Mauve, Pink Stripes, Armbands And Cap
7 0x34 GYPSY JULIE
FRANKIE STOCKDALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J F Stockdale
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Rubikton with 57.5kg at $12. Last start 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Son Of Zorro with 57.5kg at $4. Will be winding up strongly.
5
ARRON LYNCH
Black, Purple Star And Sleeves, White Seams, Black Armbands, Black, White Seams Cap, Purple Pom Pom
8 72 CAPRICORN STAR
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul & R A Ford
Raced two times to date. At debut, 7th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rampant Lion with 57kg at $6. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1209m, head behind Jessup carrying 57kg at $1.70. This race is well within her grasp.
9
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 96x64 COUNT YOUR PENNIES
M & G CROSTON & GILMOUR
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
G F Curtain
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Core Concept with 54kg at $26. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Balgowan carrying 57kg at $12. Won't be beating too many of these home.
6
B HIGGINS
Orange, Black Stripe, Striped Sleeves
10 7x33 CRUMPETS
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D A Digney & Wahroonga (Mgr: D A Digney)
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rewards And More with 57kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Walkinastraitline with 57kg at $1.90. Shows promise. Will take beating.
11
BEAU MERTENS
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
11 223x2 MOHNAR
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, A E Jacobs, P J Wilson, M F Miller, H J Reynolds, R R Montagna, N Wilson, W E Reeves, C J Hudson, S W Radford, Mrs K J Radford, A V Miller, Ms H J Richmond, A P Sturesteps & C J Daly, Triple Helix (Mgr: M J White) & D C H Racing (Mgr: Ms D Munnee)
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Zaszou with 57kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Asawin with 56kg at $10. Should progress from that first-up run.
12
D W STACKHOUSE
Black, White Checks, Green Yellow Sleeves And Cap
12 52 POETIC STORM
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  GR/CH  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs S G Griffiths, Mrs C Hocking, Miss J L Estep, Mrs J Nicholl, Mrs N Scaunich, Ms F P Taylor, Mrs K Alderton, Mrs D J Hunter, Mrs E Arundel, Mrs K M Clements, Mrs D C De Kock, Janlynn Racing, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd, Trojan Empire 3 & Swettenham Ladies Syndicate
Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 10 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1000m, 2 len behind Parori with 57kg at $6. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1200m, head behind Superconstellation with 57kg at $11. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
10
PATRICK MOLONEY
EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, EMERALD GREEN SPOTS
13 3424x DISSELATION
GREG EURELL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Kallinikos, Eaglerise No.2 (Mgr: D A Heenan), Dr M J Maiden, Ms C H Nash, M J Heenan, Mrs S M Ridgway & K J Joske
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw October 22 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Djockovic carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. On debut third of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw July 3 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Tycoon Jenny with 58kg at $6.50. Hard to enthuse.
2
DANIEL MOOR
RED AND WHITE STRIPES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
14 39x32 KEEPMEINTHELOPE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Yu Long Investments, A K Racing, C S White, H Kelly, J J Raschilla, R P Cocks, T M Fisher, M J Rix, P D Rossdale, The Siuns, R P Coombs & Mrs L Nagel
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1100m, 5 len behind Isthmus carrying 59kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, neck behind Jackie's Maid with 58kg at $7.50. Don't underestimate.
7
THEODORE LADD
NAVY BLUE, PALE YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, HALVED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP