Cranbourne   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

Hertz Casey Cardinia Cup 2580m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.29).  

Genuine tempo from Castrofrancaru leading Think Rich. COURS VITE (4) has been battling to find his best this year and could have just needed all of his runs back from a spell to reach full fitness. He ran the race of an improver last time out at Bendigo when fifth and meets a field of similar types here. This is his best chance to show his true worth. Stick with him one more time. THINK RICH (5) stuck on gamely when finishing third at Ballarat last start and does run his best races when allowed to bowl along in front, due to his lack of a sprint. He is very fit and will keep on grinding away. Include in all combinations. THE YACHTSMAN (9) needs everything to go his way to produce his best but he is carrying his lightest weight in some time thanks to a 3-kilo claim and from the perfect inside draw he can secure a run to suit early on. Don't risk him in this very average lineup. MAC KALHOUN (8) won his maiden by 4 lengths but has not been the same in 2 runs since then. This field is not strong and he drops in weight. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Yachtsman each-way.
1 x790x BUDD FOX
HENRY DWYER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
P C McClure, R McClure, S P Dangerfield, C G McKenzie, S M Olive, S Derbyshire, A Noble, N E Gordon, J S Gordon, D F Moss, M R Colston, M Morley, J J Sinclair, J L Travaglia, W A McTaggart, N L Goonan, Mrs E M Kratzmann, D W Kratzmann & Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 December 15 over 3000m, 22 len behind After The Impact carrying 61.5kg at $11. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Mt Gambier Bm72 October 11 over 1562m, 7 len behind Hasta La Fiorente carrying 60.5kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
7
TAYLA CHILDS
BLACK, LIME SLEEVES AND CAP
2 18x08 SAVING
MITCHELL LEEK
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Geekay Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs T Phillips)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on February 16 over 2040m, 13 len behind Jennivamoose with 63.5kg at $101. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup on March 17 over 1968m, 13 len behind Suizuro carrying 54kg at $151. Sure to be about the money.
4
LOGAN BATES
Green, White Hoops, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
3 423x0 CASTROFRANCARU
MITCHELL LEEK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss L K Walker
Second run back. First-up after six months didn't do much in the run home; second last of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on February 27 over 2400m, 10 len behind Farag with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Kyneton Bm58 May 5 over 2800m on a rain affected track defeating Savvy Valentino with 57.5kg at $7. Worth consideration.
9
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
GREEN,white hoops,hoops sleeves,red cap
4 55695 COURS VITE
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs T Warburton, D Warburton, G R Buchan, J C Turner, K Bradley, M N Franklin, Lion Racing Limited (Mgr: M Tahal), R M Donnison, M C Harnett, W N Campbell, A D Mirams, P Almeida, M Singh, K B Agent, Ms L M Wilson, J M Ziccone, J A Sommers, Mrs J E Sommers & L A O'Sullivan.
Most recently 5th of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 14 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind The Old Lion with 61kg at $11. The run before that 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on March 1 over 2040m, 10 len behind Fagin with 59kg at $6. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
3
P GATT
GOLD, ROYAL BLUE MALTESE CROSS, GOLD SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, CAP
5 x1953 THINK RICH
JULIUS SANDHU
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
I J MacDonald
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Bm58 on March 11 over 2600m, 2.5 len behind Prickley Prince with 59.5kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on February 18 over 2720m, 2.5 len behind Heir To The Throne with 56.5kg at $10. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
5
CELINE GAUDRAY
LIME GREEN, ORANGE BAND, BLACK ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 06650 SERENADE THE STARS
ERIC MUSGROVE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs I Musgrove, P Morgan & Mrs S Morgan
Last start didn't finish the race at Warrnambool Hdle March 12 over 3200m. The start before that 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on February 23 over 3000m, 1.75 len behind Border Leicester carrying 52kg at $67. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
6
J NOONAN
RED, WHITE DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 69x79 COTTON EYE JOE
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
P Cunningham, L Adamson, A Cooke, R Buzza, H Waterfall, T Waterfall , j Bruce , D Bruce, G Triffett, R Cunningham.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Magarten with 54.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Stony Creek 0 - 58 on March 10 over 2100m, 12 len behind Wealdstone with 59.5kg at $51. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
8
NATHAN PUNCH
White, Midnight Blue five Stars
8 54107 MAC KALHOUN
MICHAEL KENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss K Z Devers, M Yacoubian, P J Pye, K J Moore, S McGregor, Ms K A Williamson, Mrs L M Mcdonald, I P Mcdonald & C K Atkins
Last start 7th of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 14 over 2200m, 3 len behind The Old Lion with 59kg at $19. Before that 10th of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on January 27 over 2400m, 17 len behind Dubai Moon carrying 60kg at $6.50. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
2
TEODORE NUGENT
WHITE, RED CURVED SASH, RED AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, red cap,white QUARTERED
9 55764 THE YACHTSMAN
NAOMI BOURKE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
A J Bradley, Mrs K E Bradley, Mrs C L Canham, D A Hall, A Webster, R A Erwin, Ms E Stewart, A Astuti, Miss M Greenwood, Miss S Horsburgh, J Lesko, D Blackmore, J Mangan, B Pitts, J T Bourke & C L Pyke
Most recently 4th of 11 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 23 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind High Torque with 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 6th of 13 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 16 over 1715m, 4.5 len behind Triggerific carrying 59kg at $26. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
1
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Turquoise, white zigzag chevron, Turquoise sleeves, white stars
10 85385 VIVIDREDSKY
REECE GOODWIN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R J Goodwin, Mrs V Caligiore, M Aldridge, Miss K Anderson, Kings of Buckley (Mgr: E Dizon), H P Dunn, J J Paisley, B F McCartney, G P McCartney, S Gleeson, P Olsson, D W Geany, N Williams, R Selvarajoo & O'Doyle Rules (Mgr: Mrs S Batty)
Last start 5th of 11 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 17 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Vic Reel with 59kg at $6. The start before that 8th of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on February 27 over 2400m, 6 len behind Farag with 58.5kg at $9.50. Place claims.
10
ALANA KELLY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
11 941x8 BRUNGLE BERTIE
HENRY DWYER
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Balderstone
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Ararat Bm58-Hwgt on February 29 over 2200m, 11 len behind Kentucky Nick with 68kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 9 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Inayforhay with 56kg at $81. Needs to lift.
4
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Royal Blue, Black Circles And Cap