Cranbourne   19 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Browns Sawdust & Shavings BM66 Handicap 2600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 32)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.36)  

Plenty of pace evident with My Roca Fella and Ongatiti leading the way from Garnacho and The Vocalist. MY ROCA FELLA (3) continues to race well, never finishing worse than fourth in his past five starts, boxing on well for a narrow third here last time out. He's no star but puts himself in a great spot here, either leading or sitting second, and from there he can control the speed and take catching. GARNACHO (2) looks suited rising in trip here, putting in a solid effort at Wodonga over 2050m last time out. He's untried over this extra distance but it could bring out a new peak. ONGATITI (7) struggled here last time but did start half the price of My Roca Fella, getting into an awkward spot after drawing out. He can bounce back. WEALDSTONE (6) was good for the new yard last time at Pakenham and won't need to improve much to be figuring prominently now. ALPINE ROCKET (8) has some claims on the run two back. SUGGESTED PLAY: My Roca Fella on top.
1 02010 STAR TESTYMONY
SYMON WILDE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Selwyn Park No 2 (Mgr: M G Smith), D Higgins, N G Jackson, S W Palmer, G R Furnell, Mrs J A Irvine, B Dixon, Mrs L Chappell, Ms K Macdonald, G Coupar, T Ramsay, Cable (Mgr: B J White) & S J Marks
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm67-Hwgt on November 30 over 3400m, slow going 28 len behind Sabre Athena carrying 70kg at $15. The run before that won by 3.5 len at Swan Hill Bm56 November 23 over 2400m defeating Bannerton carrying 63.5kg at $3.70. This is no easier and he needs to lift.
8
J ALLEN
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
2 99443 GARNACHO
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & T E Woodman
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 2050m, 1.5 len behind Expeetee carrying 59kg at $3.40. Before that 4th of 7 at Moe Bm70 on November 16 over 2050m, 1.5 len behind House Of Lords carrying 57kg at $12. Making headway. Up in trip can suit nicely now, goes close.
5
WILL GORDON
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
3 14243 MY ROCA FELLA
JOHN MCARDLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T H Martin & Mrs V J Martin
Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Bm66 on December 5 over 2580m, 0.7 len behind Eagle Angel with 59kg at $18. The run before that 4th of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 14 over 2500m, slow going 7 len behind So Brave carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Racing very well and draws for every chance.
3
J MOTT
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap With Lime Diamond
4 x0080 TSITSIPAS
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Busuttin Racing, L F Muollo, T E Woodman, S A McVilly, D Albano, W C Bradnam, A C Schafer, D J Paolini, S Sarpa, W J Burgess, D D Dwyer, Mrs M M Fisk, D K W Hirst, Nags To Riches, Zoomin Dummen, H L Bowman, J R Gallimore & B Smith
Last start ran last of 12 at this track Bm66 on December 5 over 2580m, 7 len behind Eagle Angel carrying 59.5kg at $19. The run before that 8th of 11 at Donald Bm66 on November 16 over 2200m, 3 len behind Straand Deal with 60kg at $8. Hasn't been at best for a while, risking.
1
RYAN HOUSTON
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
5 60x55 THE VOCALIST
BEVAN LAMING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 5th of 10 at this track Bm62 on October 31 over 2025m, 3.5 len behind Frank Express carrying 59.5kg at $41. Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Mornington Bm56 on December 5 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Vegas Jack with 60kg at $18. Looking elsewhere.
4
JYE MCNEIL
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
6 65663 WEALDSTONE
CLIFF BROWN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
N J Turnbull, Mrs R T Turnbull, G Davey & P Hoban
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on November 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Second Nature carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Before that 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on October 1 over 1800m, 8 len behind Zambardo with 57.5kg at $71. Impressed last start. Can feature in the finish.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Royal Blue Sash, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
7 24439 ONGATITI
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, D A Monson, N O Ferguson, Mrs L A Ferguson, G J P Van Ameyden, G F C Punters, R I Darrah, T C Eddy, A Farrell, B A Hodgson, A G Hodgson, S E Penfold, K W Scholes, S Lefebvre, J W Kadlec-Cavanagh, Cheers For The Northerns & Wilawl Go Racing
Last start 9th of 12 at this track Bm66 on December 5 over 2580m, 4.5 len behind Eagle Angel with 54.5kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Donald Bm66 on November 16 over 2200m, nose behind Straand Deal with 56.5kg at $4.80. Can bounce back.
6
R WHEARTY
Yellow, Monson Crest, Black Stars On Sleeves, Black Cap
8 22029 ALPINE ROCKET
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
W A Gee & Mrs P Gee
Most recently 9th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm67-Hwgt on November 30 over 3400m, slow going 13 len behind Sabre Athena with 65.5kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Morphettville Bm56 on November 4 over 2500m, slow going 0.9 len behind Ambitious Creek carrying 61kg at $2.10. Run two back has him in the mix.
2
BEAU MERTENS
Light Blue, White Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap