Moe   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Ladbrokes Quick Multi 0 - 58 Handicap 2447m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.59)  

Expecting Najle and Castrofrancaru to pair off in front. Wide open with the majority facing long droughts. CHOCOLATE ROYAL (4) was well fancied over 2200m latest and was midfield before getting shuffled back in traffic. Never a threat in the end but not the best of luck. Overall record consistent and with a change of rider worth another try. DJOCKOVIC (2) raced in the same race as Chocolate Royale and was well off best. The figure from the start prior in richer grade augers well for this and gets chance to atone. NAJLE (10) resumed over 2000m in this class and found the line nicely. Much fitter and extra ground a big plus. SHOGUN EXPRESS (5) tends to mix form but last run was much better than it looked after a slow start. Has the ability, especially in softer ground. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chocolate Royale worth another chance.
1 52x6x CASTROFRANCARU
MITCHELL LEEK
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss L K Walker
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 8 at Sale Bm58 on December 22 over 2200m, 18 len behind Genrichero carrying 58kg at $101. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on February 27 2024 over 2400m, 10 len behind Farag with 59.5kg at $26. Finished seventh in a Pakenham jump-out on May 6. Prefer to see how he returns.
10
LACHLAN KING
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
2 67029 DJOCKOVIC
SIMON ZAHRA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Docherty, Donald's Racing, D Fayle, J D Lanyon, A S Wilson, Killara Racing PTY LTD, D E Godfrey, Mrs F Godfrey, Three Wise Men Racing, D W Headrick, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, Jolly Joker, M D Shea, Miss R M J Shea, D A Nesbitt, D P Krushka, J Bono, L Seminara & J Shea
Useful gelding. Most recently 9th of 12 at Bendigo Bm58 on May 14 over 2200m, 7 len behind Desert Anthem with 61kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Echuca Bm64 on April 18 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Chase Your Dreams carrying 58kg at $7.50. Well off best latest but on run two back in richer grade would go close.
4
RYAN HOUSTON
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
3 432x3 GAMBU
ERIC MUSGROVE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I Musgrove, G & M Gray, S Simpson, P Morgan, Mrs S Morgan & Ms H M Gray
Second run back. First-up after 13 months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Casterton 0 - 58 on May 18 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mangione carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Wangaratta Bm64 on March 2 2024 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Swindon Lass with 57kg at $21. Strong return at big odds and can only be fitter.
6
PATRICK MOLONEY
Pink, Grey Diamonds, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 22425 CHOCOLATE ROYAL
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
M J O'Connor & P O'Connor
Most recently 5th of 12 at Bendigo Bm58 on May 14 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Desert Anthem carrying 59kg at $4.60. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 2221m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Okesutora carrying 58.5kg at $5. Found a bit of traffic latest and worth another chance.
9
J MASKIELL
Ruby Red, Pearl Spots, Sleeves And Cap, Ruby Red Pom Pom
5 06948 SHOGUN EXPRESS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D A Harten, G D McIntosh, Ms J E Sadler, Ms H Clarey, Dr E J Cassar, Mrs S Watts, G D Pritchard, G P Whiting, Gals Kan (Mgr: Mrs K J Callanan), P J Keys, D R Frost, S L Donaghey, Mrs M J Cassar, B G Brindle, Mrs N J Estall, H Ngo, J Mulder, M Simpson, M D Smith & Ms J Quinn
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on April 12 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Turn It Up Tommy with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 9 at Swan Hill Bm58 on March 16 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Bannerton with 60kg at $4.80. Mixing form but has the ability and gets chance to atone.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Emerald Band, Royal Blue Stripe, White Cross, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Crosses, Emerald Cap
6 7x903 TORBELO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Delbridge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M T Leo), Mrs L M E Leo, G Wright, Mrs N M Wright, P A McMahen, Mrs E McMahen, A J Boyd, R B Carter, N C Bugeja, P R Hutchins, R S Turner, Ms K L Joyner, Ms B MacDonald, Mrs C J Everard, H C A Everard, Mrs M L Haas, S A Woolley, I N Kinder, M L Macdonald & R S Stacey
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 12 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 2200m, 2 len behind Turfie carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that second last of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1715m, 15 len behind Ritzytwenties carrying 54kg at $201. Close to a win. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
2
MATT CARTWRIGHT
Lime, Black Band, White Sleeves, Black Armbands
7 86968 TOBI SARU
LUKE OLIVER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss D A Poulter, N Gopaul, A J Halloran, S K McNamara, Mrs N E Messerle, C K Messerle, J D Rose, C Prentice, J Lambden, Mrs A Lambden, R J Codd, Mrs R E Burke, Mrs K E Mills, D Buckley & Mrs K A Buckley
Last start got back early 8th of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 2240m, 4 len behind Hollandia carrying 59kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fast 'N' Forward carrying 59kg at $13. Both career wins have been at this trip so don't underestimate.
7
DANIEL MOOR
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap
8 8x005 MR ZED
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
B M Ziegler, A M Hansen, T Nepean, J M Moore, M J Rose, P D Hanan, B Philpott, J Withers, T E C Waters, A Otton & Midnight (Mgr: S Hodgson)
Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 2460m, 2.5 len behind Avenues carrying 58.5kg at $51. Before that ran last of 12 at this track Bm58 on April 25 over 2050m, 8 len behind Saveadateforme carrying 59.5kg at $61. Big run latest after a slow start and peaks now.
1
R MCLEOD
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
9 274x9 REDELLA
BEVAN LAMING
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S B Laming & EST B A Collins
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 29 over 3200m, slow going 75 len behind Highland Blaze carrying 67.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on June 1 over 2720m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aerospace carrying 58kg at $8.50. Others make more appeal.
8
WILL PRICE
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
10 218x6 NAJLE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne)
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Casterton 0 - 58 on May 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mangione carrying 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1968m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bubbling with 57.5kg at $21. Fitter and extra ground a plus.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
11 90x00 WAMBEEN
TREVOR J ANDREWS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
U C Innovations (Mgr: T J Andrews) & Ruintodreaming (Mgr: S C Parsons)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Kyneton Bm58 on April 10 over 1856m, 9 len behind Inez with 55.5kg at $101. Last start second last of 12 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 2200m, 12 len behind Turfie carrying 55.5kg at $101. Needs to do better.
10
NATHAN PUNCH
Emerald Green, Black Four Leaf Clover And Seams Sleeves, Emerald Green And Black Clovers Cap
12 x5480 OH NO GEORGE
MICHAEL FARRELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M J Farrell & Miss R P Brown
Most recently ran last of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on May 9 over 2060m, 11 len behind Allibor with 55kg at $201. Before that 8th of 13 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Turfie with 54kg at $61. Can't have off that run.
13
J DAROSE
Mauve, Pink Stripes, Armbands And Cap
13 33320 SANDPIPER
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
F Salanitri, R Paul, S Nassif, J Kazzi, Y Dimassy, D Ibrahim, S Legas, N Paul, C Vasiliou, A Capaldi, D Ruggiero, G Olson & I Galbraith
Racing well. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Kilmore Bm58 on May 20 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Engeline carrying 55.5kg at $14. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 2221m, slow going 3.5 len behind Okesutora with 55.5kg at $6.50. Impressed last start. Overdue and will take catching again.
9
LIAM RIORDAN
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap