Cranbourne   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

SOUTHSIDE SESSIONS MUSIC FESTIVAL 17 JAN Handicap 1500m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.38)  

A race that lacks early pressure on paper. Wide open race with many coming off excuses. ATAEGINA (5) is one such galloper who will find this far easier than the city class race last start when beaten five lengths. Best form stacks up and in this far easier grade can quickly atone. MASTERFUL (3) hasn't been far away at last couple. Goes well here on home track and aided by the claim. Drawn for a soft run on the inside and gets chance to find some form. QUEEN BEIRA (7) has been thereabouts in two runs back but worth noting is a third-up winner. Drawn well and should be ready to fire. GABLE (9) is an interesting runner who is mixing distances, racing over 1400m two back then back to 1000m last time. Has some decent form in tougher company last time in at about a mile and was tested in stakes class. Jumps back up in trip but worth including. BANCORY BAY (2) wasn't far away last start and should be very competitive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Giving Ataegina another chance.
1 x4187 ARISTONOUS
TRENT EDMONDS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge), D I Hollyman, F J Cacciotti, A F I Racing (Mgr: L Catalano), P L Ward, C French, Ms K L Bytel, Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, K Morgan, P Bolt, BLG Racing, A Rakowski, Hon G J Williamson, ANR Aristonous, G W Fielding, N A Delimitros, Mrs D K Delimitros & Ms J Ann
Comes off a 59 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on November 12 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Wolfess with 59kg at $19. Before that ran last of 8 at Mornington Bm66 on November 2 over 2000m, 12 len behind Gates with 59.5kg at $9.50. This easier and drawn for a soft run.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Sash, Hooped Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
2 x4986 BANCORY BAY
JACK LAING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mr R Smith
Most recently 6th of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on December 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Thinking Gold with 62kg at $14. Before that 8th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 58.5kg at $151. Not far away last time and should be very competitive.
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J MASKIELL
White, Navy Quarters And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 62085 MASTERFUL
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Miss L Williams
Last start 5th of 10 at this track Bm62 on December 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Waco Kid carrying 59.5kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track Bm66 on December 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Shiny New Deel carrying 58kg at $10. Key chance in this line up and can improve sharply.
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SAGE DURIC
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
4 4x847 SUPER SOLAR
REECE GOODWIN
8YO  GREY  GELDING 62.0KG
A R Plant
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Mornington Bm62 on January 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Horatius with 60kg at $9. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Mornington Bm70 on December 17 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Welcometotheshow with 59kg at $41. Should be at top and can improve shapely.
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K JENNINGS
Royal Blue, White Stars And Armbands
5 24140 ATAEGINA
LUKE OLIVER
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 60.0KG
P G Cameron, Mrs S A Cameron, D W Geany, Miss D A Poulter, A J Meester, C N James, R J Townsend & S G W Racing (Mgr: S J Slade)
Last start ran last of 10 at this track F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that 4th of 8 at Werribee Bm66 on December 7 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Real Alliance with 58kg at $15. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance win this far easier grade.
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BAILEY KINNINMONT
White, Purple Checks, Red Armbands And Cap
6 281x3 GYMKHANA
ANGUS TOWNLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, A Townley & J F Townley
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on December 19 over 1209m, 1.3 len behind Intimeofneed carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on June 20 over 1412m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Glove Artist carrying 59.5kg at $11. Close-up fresh and can only be fitter.
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C NEWITT
Black, Green Shamrock, Black And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 10x59 QUEEN BEIRA
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
J Magner
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kyneton Bm62 on December 11 over 1454m, 4 len behind Savamoon with 57.5kg at $21. Second-up 9th of 12 at Mornington Bm62 on December 23 over 1500m, 5 len behind Taka Speed carrying 60kg at $26. Thereabouts in two runs back and is a third-up winner.
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CELINE GAUDRAY
White, Gold Stripes, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Cap
8 4210x FILADEEL
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A J Johnston, M Johnston, Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Westerberg (Mgr: M Ryan), Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz), D J O'Connor, Mrs H J O'Connor, T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, A S Ingersole, T A Ginnane, J A Ginnane, One Chain (Mgr: G A Hislop), A E Ronalds, I Kelly & D J O'brien
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp July 26 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Stylish Secret with 54kg at $71. On debut fifth of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Weather Delay carrying 56kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this run.
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ZOE WALLER
White, Navy Seams, Multi Blue And Grey Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 0x885 GABLE
RICARDO MEUNIER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
J R Meunier
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at this track 3yo Bm64 on December 12 over 1000m, 8 len behind Faraway Dream carrying 57.5kg at $101. Before that raced on the pace before fading of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Flag Flyer with 57.5kg at $26. Mixing distances but strong contender on his best form.
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V LE BOEUF
Royal Blue, Lime Natal Star, Seams And Cap
10 8145x IZOLA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
A J A Bosma, M L Thompson, Jomara Bloodstock Ltd, D P Weaver, Mrs A Weaver, D P Wood, G Clarke, M D Baker, Miss M Prouting, T V Membery, Mrs J M Batten, P Rae, Mrs F E Clark, W V Flowerday, M W Daniel, M Maloy, Mrs D A Gibson, G F Walling, G A Thomson & L Smith
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 3 over 2400m, 7 len behind Blacklist with 54kg at $7.50. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Tassron with 57.5kg at $16. Expecting a effective return.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
11 00x87 GIJIMA GAL
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S G Noble
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 8th of 11 at Wagga Bm58 on December 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tycoon Artie carrying 55kg at $151. Last start second last of 8 at Burrumbeet Bm52 on January 1 over 1350m, 4 len behind Paint Me Red with 56.5kg at $51. Struggling and looking to others.
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SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap