Cranbourne   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Series 2 - Heat 1 955m

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

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Sibel. HUSTLE IN HEELS (7) resumes for her second campaign. She was a very smart winner on debut here over 1200m, tackling a pair of good 3yo races after that when hard in the market. She's been jumping out well, the only niggle is the 955m trip. DEMARCATE (9) is another resuming for their second preparation. He's a sharp 3yo who didn't quite measure up to some classy 2yo form last time in but showed ability nonetheless. He maps well now with the Hayes yard. FUROSSHI (6) was a narrow winner when last seen at Seymour over 1000m, tough when covering ground. She's racing consistently well and should be in the finish again. OCTRAIN (2) was solid fresh at Sale and maps for the suck run here. His best form is good enough. MANHATTAN THUNDER (4) comes through the same race at Sale and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hustle In Heels to win.
1 61040 KA YING LUCKY
SUZY GORDON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
G Hacche, P McGauigan, R Dawkins, M Vlasic, C Talbot, D Atkins, J Cross, D Ward, B Smith & S Gordon
Most recently second last of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on October 24 over 955m, 9 len behind Gin A Tonic with 57kg at $91. Before that 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on October 3 over 955m, 2.25 len behind One Hard Lady carrying 59.5kg at $51. Well placed. Rough hope.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Emerald Green Shamrock
2 365x4 OCTRAIN
MONICA CROSTON & GERRAD GILMOUR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Ms M A Croston, T R Howell, M C Ivey, K A Ivey, J R Dore & G Gilmour
Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 1012m, 1.3 len behind Don't Russia with 61.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on November 22 over 955m, 2.75 len behind Grand Larceny carrying 61.5kg at $12. Should take beating.
1
C NEWITT
Black, Hot Pink Diamond And Armbands
3 08660 BOLD PRINT
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
G Gray, J Glasscock, R Jackson, O Gray, M Gray, J Accenture, M Glasscock, D Jackson & S Wheatley
Most recently second last of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Latin Lover with 62kg at $41. The run before that 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on October 3 over 955m, 4.5 len behind One Hard Lady carrying 60.5kg at $11. Not going well enough.
11
J MASKIELL
White, Midnight Blue Stars
4 429x6 MANHATTAN THUNDER
JOHN SADLER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, Mrs M K McCartney, J L McCartney, P Inglis, Mrs S Inglis, B Inglis, Rosehill Farm, K J Crossland, R J Bayliss, Mrs L M Mckenna
Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 1012m, 1.75 len behind Don't Russia with 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track Bm64 on May 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Along The River carrying 58.5kg at $11. Strips fitter this time and is definitely worth including.
7
HANNAH EDGLEY
Green, Tartan Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Tartan Cap
5 3518x TERRAFLYING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M F Joy, J J Bristow, P Richardson, P Goss, Mrs H Hunt, W D King, K J Maltby, M McPhee, I A Norman, J Reid, W Simmons, G G Williams, J E Tulloh & K Clews
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 May 29 over 1200m, soft track; 21 len behind Stage 'N' Screen with 60kg at $61. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Bairnsdale 0 - 64 March 23 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Let's Trot with 58kg at $9.50. See this one.
9
K JENNINGS
Navy, Pink Chevrons, Armbands And Pom Pom
6 72531 FUROSSHI
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
D S Purvis, Mrs A Purvis, T Lomax, H J McInnes, S J Coldebella, Mrs J Colebella & R Van Rooy
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Seymour Bm62 October 12 over 1000m defeating Lake Forest with 58.5kg at $4. Before that 3rd of 12 at Bendigo F&M Bm62 on September 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Kokako with 60.5kg at $3.70. Confidence high and is a leading player again.
8
BEAU MERTENS
Red, Black And Gold Swirly Horse Head, Black Sleeves With Gold Swirly Wings, Black Cap
7 163x HUSTLE IN HEELS
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul, Mrs S H Newnham, Aecal Family (Mgr: A Ng), D K J Syndicate (Mgr: K Alev), R Teoh, J Jenkins, Thin String Racing (Mgr: P McRedmond), M J Hunter & H K Lee
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo F Bm64 January 31 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Nepravda with 60kg at $3.20. At her first start favourite; won by 1.3 len Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1200m defeating Blue Hawaiian with 56kg at $4. Talented mare who rates well here.
10
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 21415 PER IVY
COLIN SCOTT
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C Scott
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Nightime Star with 58.5kg at $21. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Moe Bm56 September 23 over 1017m on a rain affected track defeating Mr Tickles carrying 59.5kg at $9. Finds a few better today. Needs to improve sharply.
2
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Emerald Green, White Band And Sleeves, Hooped Cap
9 107x DEMARCATE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp June 28 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Sonofkirk carrying 54kg at $26. At his first start won by long-neck Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1000m slow track defeating Miss Ellaneous carrying 58kg at $11. Looks all set for a bright return.
4
CELINE GAUDRAY
Royal Blue
10 1x67x HOT WHISKERS
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
I G Cornell, F Pomogacs, G Page, R Singh, S Bavolyar, D Henderson, W R Henderson, D Henderson & A Quick
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track 0 - 64 June 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Central Bank with 53kg at $11. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp June 14 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Hello Romeo with 57kg at $15. Minor chance.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Gold, Green Sleeves And Cap
11 221x0 ZOUBELLE
DOMINIC SUTTON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
C T Burgess, Ms S Gnanalingam & J S C Chua
Second-up. First-up after four months couldn't go on with it; ran last of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on October 12 over 1000m, 10 len behind Furosshi with 58kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Silent Shares with 57.5kg at $3.20. Doubt she will turn that around.
6
LOGAN BATES
Maroon, Dark Blue Braces, Sleeves And Cap
12 38x14 SIBEL
RICK HARRISON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R W H Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss J M Malloy) & N A Salmon
Third-up today. Freshened for 40 days. First-up won by 0.8 len at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 August 30 over 1005m defeating Bentley Brook carrying 57kg at $3.30. Last start 4th of 9 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on September 21 over 900m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Naralinga carrying 60kg at $6.50. Needs to do more. Outclassed.
13
Silver, Black Star, Sleeves And Pom Pom
13 135x7 SOPHAST
PATRICK KEANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Roussou, J A Cilia, G G Vitiritti, C Sianidis, Mad Pam Racing (Mgr: B M Maroney), M Lownds, W D Leslie, M C Henstock, A Greaves, P J N J Racing (Mgr: N Leggett), G Cahill, M Bulic, Electric Gates Racing (Mgr: P A Ingram), A J Hilder & Launch Racing (Mgr: C A Drakeford)
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 8 at Ballarat Bm56 on October 6 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lavandula carrying 62kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Nouveau carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Looking to others.
12
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
14 x64x6 SCREAM
AMY & ASH YARGI
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi), M G Loveridge, Mrs G D Loveridge, T C Peek, Ms S L Goosey, Mrs D Doherty, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, G T Lewis, Ms J Edwards, S P Fogarty, Mrs H Hibben, Delwood Racing (Mgr: P R Delves), Andwereaway (Mgr: A J Bradley) & B F G Racing (Mgr: C Von Arx)
Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Ballarat Bm66 on October 14 over 1000m, 10 len behind Interest Point carrying 57kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on May 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Tochka carrying 58.5kg at $5. Need to see again.
8
Light Blue, Black Stripes, Maroon Sleeves And Cap