Cranbourne   30 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Ladbrokes Mile Series Final 1600m

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

Genuine tempo from Chakado leading Blacklist. CHAKADO (1) looks the one to beat. He resumed over this route in a similar affair and proved too strong, leading throughout to score by 1.3 lengths. Up 2kg in weight but that should be offset by the fitness gains and he'll take a power of catching again. DRAMATICUS (7) presents here third up having improved nicely last start at Bendigo when finding the line well over 1300m. Now gets to a mile which will suit the son of Lope De Vega, and they may look to press the button and surge forward from out wide. ITSUKUSHIMA (4) is an honest type, racing well. Stuck on well behind Chakado here last time and will give backers a sight as usual. SHOELESS (10) has won two in a row in a rare purple patch of form. Have to respect now. BLACKLIST (13) was a dominant maiden winner when last seen having always promised ability. Skips a couple of grades but isn't out of this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chakado to win.
1 321x1 CHAKADO
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Saddlers Knife (Mgr: G F Brook)
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at this track Bm70 May 9 over 1600m defeating Queen Of Tuscany with 58.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-64 on November 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mighty Sapphire with 59kg at $2.90. Clearly the one to beat again. Can improve again, hard to beat.
5
J BOWDITCH
White, Emerald Green Sash And Cap
2 18541 DOCINTHE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
C M Mckenna, J Morison, Ms M J Ellis, Mrs K G Spillane, B A Reckas, S A Levy, J Gaudron, J Samuel, Mrs J E Wood, G J Reinhardt, S Pfrunder, N J Ryan, K M Barker, Mrs A Reimers, S Castle, A Melahridis & Hot Chilli Sauce
At the latest run won by a nose at Ballarat Bm64 May 11 over 1400m defeating Capital Asset carrying 59.5kg at $15. The race before that got back early 4th of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on April 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Vivacissimo carrying 59kg at $9.50. Minor hope.
3
WILL PRICE
Red, Gold Chevrons And Sleeves, Red Armbands
3 69x00 HENNESSY LAD
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Ms M Pratt, M Mckinnon, Tooferwon, D Connolly, L Marin, S Tagliaferri, B Menzies, Dr O Chan, D Chapis, Sabai Gai, Moama Magic No.2, Dr J Quayle, Deep Fire Racing 2, Ms J Bartram, R Recep, Ms M Jenkins, R Brooker, Three D B Racing & Ms S Jenkins
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Heart Of Glass with 58.5kg at $41. Second-up second last of 11 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 30 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 58kg at $21. Could be an improver.
10
K JENNINGS
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
4 23613 ITSUKUSHIMA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C B Dick
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track Bm70 on May 9 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Chakado with 59kg at $11. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Bm64 April 24 over 1600m defeating Black Storm with 60kg at $11. Will give a sight.
8
CELINE GAUDRAY
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 3423x BLAZING REBEL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, M A Hunter, Ms N E McMaster & M F Miller
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Geelong Bm64 January 4 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Maisy carrying 61.5kg at $4.80. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 June 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bigolino carrying 59.5kg at $101. Watch the betting.
1
J MASKIELL
Black, White Checks, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
6 638x4 NANA'S WISH
CIARON MAHER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), D J Lardner & D P Heffernan
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Sale Bm64 on May 4 over 1511m, slow going 2.5 len behind Howdy carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Elphinstone carrying 55kg at $6.50. Fitter, each way.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
7 18x83 DRAMATICUS
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock P/L, N Young, M Clemenger, T P S Racing, R Clements, R Lyle, C Coolahan, J Emmerig, W Johnstone, B Johnstone, Jaybeeque Racing, Peake Racing, M Hansky, I Edney, M Linehan, D McDonough, M White, Montesa Impala & Fleet Of Foot
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on April 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Heavenly Eagle carrying 58kg at $6.50. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Stylish with 58kg at $7.50. Capable of a better showing. Should be peaking now.
9
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue, Green And Gold Nordic Cross, Gold Cap
8 x1035 OCEANS ABOVE
SIMON ZAHRA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), M J Zahra, Four Desperate Punters (Mgr: P A Serong), Mrs J A Christiansen, P R Christiansen, R S Lenton, Killara Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Lee), H H Wee, Mrs M C Hayne, D P Krushka, K W Franklin, Mrs J M Franklin, D W Franklin, Mrs S M Brodie & Miss D K Rose
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Houdini carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm64 on April 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Detroit City with 60kg at $14. Place looks best now.
6
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Royal Blue And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
9 806x5 VALLEY KING
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Curran, Mrs V Curran
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on May 18 over 1527m, 5 len behind Belcony carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 25 2024 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hard To Cross with 54.5kg at $26. Will need this run.
1
BILLY EGAN
Navy Blue, Cream Seams
10 82211 SHOELESS
SHAWN MATHRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), A P Cutajar, A Campese, Mrs J Campese, Mrs J Pace, C Pace, Ms C Caruana, F Bongiorno, T J Maddox, B W Tucker, H Yusuf, L Goodlet, R England, S G Drummond, M J Nutt & Mrs M Del Nigro
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a head at this track 0 - 64 May 16 over 1600m defeating Savamoon carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Kilmore Bm58 May 5 over 1607m defeating Torn with 59.5kg at $2.10. On the up and can figure.
2
PATRICK MOLONEY
Turquoise, Black Star And Sleeves, Turquoise Stars
11 220x4 PURVEYOR
BEVAN LAMING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S B Laming, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), R J Laming & Mrs M L Hopkinson
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on May 16 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Shoeless with 58kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 18 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Kings Valley with 60kg at $4.20. Rough hope.
13
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
12 7440x AEROSPACE
SHANNON ROUGHAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J J Brown & S Porubenskaja
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm70 December 28 over 3000m, 22 len behind Glens Top Cat with 57.5kg at $61. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Mornington Cg&E Bm70 September 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Bulawayo with 54.5kg at $41. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
9
LOGAN BATES
Black, Turquoise Seams
13 25x71 BLACKLIST
RICHARD LAMING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Nz Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd (Mgr: R M Warwick)
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 12 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Big Sexy with 59.5kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell won by 4.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1400m defeating Suddenly carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Could measure up.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes And Cap