Cranbourne   05 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

AFW Garment & Fabric Suppliers Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.31)  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Gellhorn and Stage 'N' Screen leading the charge. Competitive race. GELLHORN (4) had always promised a bit and resumed with a strong win at Seymour over 1300m in a good BM62, proving too strong late there. Second up last time in she ran 4th in a Listed race, and she should have taken improvement second up. With a bit of luck from the wide draw she can win again. REINA ISABELLA (6) is another off a good win first up, scoring comfortably at Pakenham when getting through conditions best. She clearly loves wet ground and won't get that here but has run well enough on good tracks to figure here. STAGE 'N' SCREEN (3) was behind Reina Isabella last time but did start a near identical price there and should be fitter. She can turn the tables on firmer going. QUEEN OF TUSCANY (1) did enough first up at Caulfield Heath in a good race. Fitter for the rise to 1400m and is suited in this grade, she has each way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gellhorn to win.
1 524x6 QUEEN OF TUSCANY
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
6YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Mrs S G Griffiths, Ms S Gnanalingam, H L I Williams, S Maitland, Mrs A Maitland, S D Musson, J W Pietromonaco, P S Dart, P A Kortholt, D J McGlynn & C J Syndicate (Mgr: C Burgess)
Second run back. First-up after four months from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on November 12 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Wings Of Desire carrying 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Paradise City with 57.5kg at $51. Fitter and a solid hope.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
2 407x4 CHARMING DEEL
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
J Hogan & Mrs C Hogan
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Delicate Lady with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Mornington F&M 0 - 64 December 27 over 1500m defeating Pacific Cross with 58.5kg at $9. Hard to fault if at her best.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
White, Red Five Diamonds, Diamond Armband, Quartered Cap
3 417x3 STAGE 'N' SCREEN
MARK WALKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Te Akau Centre Stage Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Pakenham F&M Bm66 on November 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Reina Isabella carrying 60kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 on March 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bronte Beach with 58.5kg at $3.20. Fitter and best form last time reads well.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
4 218x1 GELLHORN
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Miss P J Cox
Second-up. First-up after eight months came from midfield and won by a head at Seymour Bm62 November 13 over 1300m defeating Watersports carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Caulfield in the LR Twilight Glow on November 30 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind She's Got Pizzazz with 56kg at $14. Has ability and can go right on with it.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Cerise, Yellow Cap
5 4310x QUEEN BEIRA
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
J Magner
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 July 8 over 1500m, 8 len behind Life Sentence with 59.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm58 June 14 2024 over 1400m, a head behind Take The Prize carrying 60kg at $16. Will take great benefit from this run.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Gold Stripes, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Cap
6 227x1 REINA ISABELLA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
C A Mcdonald, W A Lagerberg, B A Todd, P S Crane, B J Ahearn, B C Phillips, R D Hubbard & S Beer
Second run back. First-up after six months won by 2.25 len at Pakenham F&M Bm66 November 7 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Go Left carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Fear No Evil with 56.5kg at $4.40. Can go on with it. Looks a big chance.
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LOGAN BATES
Pink, White Snowflake, White And Pink Snowflakes Sleeves, Pink And White Snowflake Cap
7 015x8 CLAVEL
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Kilmore Bm66 on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Attachments with 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Game Plan with 57kg at $3.30. Prefer others.
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J MOTT
Purple, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
8 1391x THUNDER HAWK
LUCY YEOMANS
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic)
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 July 14 over 1600m defeating Top Arctic with 58kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track F&M Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1300m defeating Princess Mess with 56.5kg at $2.70. Will take great benefit from this run.
4
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 27536 BONNAROO
ANDREA LEEK
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
R M Collins & M Duncan
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on October 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bluepinot carrying 57kg at $17. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on October 7 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Shal Exceed carrying 62kg at $3.40. Rough hope.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Green And White Hoops, Pink Sleeves And Cap
10 554x4 CANARA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds, Paramount Racing, CGO Racing, Bangaloe Stud, Felgate Holdings, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Boeara Holdings, Letmar Investments, Mrs D M Handley & S J Maybury
Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 4th in a small field at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on November 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tennessee Bound with 56.5kg at $10. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Randwick Kensington 3yo Bm72 on March 26 over 1400m, nose behind Mogul Monarch carrying 56kg at $8. Comes through a strong race and should go close.
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BEAU MERTENS
Purple, White Stars And Cap
11 x6513 SHE'S IMPECCABLE
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
B J Bouchier & K P Bouchier
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Ballarat F&M Bm62 on November 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Pharoah's Glory carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that won by a nose at Warrnambool F&M Bm56 November 11 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating What A Flirt carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Each way chance.
5
T P MADDEN
Dark Green, Cream Epaulettes, Sleeves, Striped Cap
12 19x SAVANNAH CHILL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms S Hayes), R J Morton, J A Goodwin, M D Russell, C E Bradshaw, D V Egan, A C I Mastapha, Mrs J D Owen, K N Shearer & T Goodwin
She is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp July 16 over 1300m, soft track; 11 len behind Exit carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. At her first start won by 0.5 len Sandown-Lakeside 2yo F Hcp July 2 over 1300m slow track defeating Too Much Too Soon with 58kg at $5.50. Has upside, wary of any support.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
13 81674 LAVENDER GLORY
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Warren, Tbred Girls No 30 (Ms S Lenton), Blue Eyed Racing (Mrs L Richter), Mrs C Thompson, Dr Kelleher, Ms K Farrell, Mrs V Reardon, Fancy Fillies (Ms W Johnson), Mrs T Gerdtz, Miss R Waszkinel, Mrs D Gnieslaw, Mrs J O'Brien, Mrs L Seeburuth, D Spicer, Ms K Warren & Edi-Asp-Eagles (C Beckman)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Pakenham F&M Bm62 on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Twisted Queen with 60.5kg at $5. Before that 7th of 9 at Kyneton Bm66 on November 5 over 1203m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Dollar Shot with 57kg at $26. Making up the numbers.
2
ZAC SPAIN
White, Thoroughbred Girls Logo, Cerise Collar and Sleeves, Black Horseshoe Cap, Cerise Peak
14 6216x CAPITAL GRACE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs E L Browne, Ms N Innes, V A McVean, Mrs V Sharp, Mrs C A Diaco, Miss K L Smith, Miss M Boyd, Mrs T Woolley, Ms K Vaughan, Mrs L Robertson, Dr E Ryan, Starblue Ladies (Mgr: A Senechaud) & S Webber
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Geelong Bm62 October 2 over 1765m, soft track; 4 len behind Oraqua carrying 57.5kg at $18. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw August 14 over 1300m, soft track; 3 len behind Lack Of Restraint carrying 58kg at $14. Prefer to see how she returns.
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WILL GORDON
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Pink Cap
15 9x337 NEW YORK SCANDAL
AARON LAING
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss E R A S Jenkin, Fun With This One (Mgr: M J Nicholas), Ms J L Ryan, M Jenkin, J Millhouse, J J Kennedy, S A Thomas, Mrs L M Lelay, C Bolton, A Carter, D J Bisset, C Bisset, J Strout, A Borg, A N Woff & Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly)
Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 8 at this track F&M Plate on November 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Grid Girl carrying 56kg at $151. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on November 14 over 1307m, 1.5 len behind Regal Tycoon carrying 55kg at $20. Finds a suitable race, in the mix.
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Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap