Moe   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Young Signs Handicap 1100m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.25)  

Plenty of pressure on from the outset. Happy to stick with THE GRUMPY BEAR (4) who is going well. Fresh-up winner of his maiden then a close-up fourth in richer company last time. Looks suited here, will be on speed and expected to feature in the finish. FAITHINHER (16) hasn't won for a while but is going well and drawn for a soft run. Gets chance to feature. DON'T RUSSIA (6) is back from a break. Placed in a recent Pakenham jump-out. Opened last campaign with a third at Mornington over 1000m. Has a good record fresh and looks all set for a positive return. JUICE BOX (5) is a speedy mare who impressed last start with a win in easier company at Balnarring. She goes well at this distance, and should handle the class rise. Should figure in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with The Grumpy Bear.
1 1 FINANCE SHOGUN
SHEA EDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Rebeie (Mgr: S H Eden)
Getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw April 18 over 1000m defeating Ballistic Blue with 59.5kg at $11. Should improve and can feature in the finish again.
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White, Good Friday Appeal Logo, Purple Quartered Cap With Logos
2 938x1 NATURAL LAWS
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M J O'Donnell & Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden)
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Sale Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1108m defeating Diamond Indaruf with 57.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Majestuoso Phoenix with 54.5kg at $41. Can go on with it. Has upside and worth following up.
2
Cream, Dark Green FF Brand And Armbands
3 188x8 SHOOTER MCGAVIN
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
J W Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss, B F Box, B J Collins, J T D Dewsbury, Miss S A Dicker, Mrs E J Dyson, R H Dyson, A Howlett, Dr S P Brown, Mrs R P A Pallot, Miss L K Pallot, D J Prout, D Paterson, G Schimleck, Ms A M Salt, T E Murray, Grandview Fields,S G Schimleck & D Templeton
Second-up. First-up after two months raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on April 11 over 1100m, 6 len behind Grinzinger Sun with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Traralgon 0 - 58 on November 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind The Wizard King carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Moderate return and happy to leave out.
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LACHLAN KING
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
4 35x14 THE GRUMPY BEAR
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy)
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 18 over 1000m defeating Central Bank carrying 58kg at $1.30. Last start 4th of 10 at Pakenham Cl1 on April 3 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Savagery Vibe with 59.5kg at $3.30. This easier and gets chance to atone.
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R MCLEOD
Black, Red Side Panels, Sleeves And Cap, White Newgate Farm Logo
5 448x1 JUICE BOX
REBECCA KELLY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs R J Kelly, T D Kelly, A Whittaker & M J Whittaker
Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 1.0 len at Balnarring Pic-Trpy April 12 over 1008m defeating Cesar Bessan with 72kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 on May 19 2023 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Icelandic carrying 59kg at $26. Should figure in the finish.
5
J FRY
Purple, Red Diamonds Band, Aqua Sleeves, Purple And Aqua Diamond Cap
6 2699x DON'T RUSSIA
CRAIG BLACKSHAW
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
A J Lafontaine, P R MacVean, S A McRae, Ms K L Blackshaw, M L Wilms, B J Walker, T Baker, P Adams, D P Lafontaine, A Paterra, R J Hammond, A Cortese, Miss K S Malcolm, D Kirschenberg, K W Malcolm, Ms B Lafontaine & P A Pedder
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Caulfield in the LR Twilight Glow November 30 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind She's Got Pizzazz carrying 56kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Mornington 3yo F Bm64 September 29 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Bridal Waltz carrying 59kg at $5.50. Looks all set for a positive return.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Aqua, Yellow Horseshoe
7 7x1x7 KOBAYBI
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Smith Davis Co Pty Ltd, P M Schols, M Iacuone, Mrs C Bresnan & Mrs D Linnett
Having second run back today. Not raced for 50 days. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Pakenham Bm58 on March 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Pocket Size carrying 60kg at $20. At only start last preparation raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw November 10 over 1200m defeating True Test carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Wait to see if she regains that winning form before backing.
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LOGAN MCNEIL
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
8 190x4 SWIFTIES
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick)
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm64 on April 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind A Hidden Treasure with 58.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 on October 25 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Rich Dottie carrying 55kg at $12. Will come on from that run and should be right in the mix.
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DANIEL MOOR
Blue, White Gatecrasher
9 346x6 THE DABBLE EFFECT
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 59.0KG
J A Coleman, C G Thomas, Hi Viz Racing (Mgr: J A Coleman), R L Connolly, H T Shaw, A I G Brown, D Robin, N G Alexander, D B Cornelius, A G Giles, J Kalinowsky, A Russell, T G Watkins, B G Dearing, C J McNally & J W Herraman
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on April 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alero with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Caulfield Heath 3yo F Bm64 on December 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Grinzinger Pod with 57.5kg at $8. Strips fitter, blinkers on and expected to feature.
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J BOWDITCH
Purple, White D, Seams Sleeves
10 51215 ELLY DEE
TROY KILGOWER
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Z Kilgower & T D Kilgower
Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 at Sale Bm64 on April 8 over 1008m, 3.5 len behind Kyle carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that won by 3 len at Woolamai Pic-Trpy March 1 over 1008m defeating Doctor Coto carrying 72kg at $5. Others rate better.
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P GATT
Blue, Red Diamond And Cap
11 8351x HOT CHILLI MAMA
JOHN SADLER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
B A Wilson, M C Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), R J Bayliss, D J McAleer, J A Orwin, C A Orwin, L Sadler, D Gay, G Williams, M J Williams, M Gargano, J Rosenberg, A J Smith & A J Lynch
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation by long-neck Geelong F&M Bm64 November 27 over 1300m in the wet defeating Capricorn Star with 54kg at $16. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Mornington Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Famoso with 57.5kg at $15. Might be better off following this outing.
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SAGE DURIC
Red, Yellow W And Sleeves, Green Chevron Armbands, Quartered Cap
12 33339 INNOCENT ENUFF
LOGAN MCGILL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Glenhuntly Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Riley) & Eastbeth (Mgr: G J Eastmure)
Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm64 on April 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind A Hidden Treasure with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Ararat Bm58 on March 27 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Shalimar Moon carrying 58kg at $2.90. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
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A MC CABE
Yellow, Red Braces And Cap
13 7196x LAURA'S GOLD
MITCHELL LEEK
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Robb, Rowe, Brown, Green, Fair-weather, Murphy, Battle, Ortland, S Moss, P Moss, Smith, M Miller, S Nicholson, R Oakley
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 October 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Capricorn Star with 58.5kg at $16. On debut seventh of 11 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Kundalini carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
14 0x538 BURTON STREET
PATRICK KEANE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T D White, G R Jones, A G Jones, A W Jones & Mrs H K Mclean
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Mornington Bm64 on April 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Albertville carrying 55.5kg at $26. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Stony Creek Bm64 on March 9 over 1109m, 3 len behind Gracie's Rain with 56.5kg at $13. Has the ability but place best on last run.
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TIANNI CHAPMAN
Purple, White J, Hot Pink Sleeves And Pom Pom
15 x8588 LICORICE PRINCE
SUNNY REEVE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S Reeve & Ms S Woodberry
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm58 on April 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Pano's Pride with 61kg at $71. The start before that ran last of 8 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Spione with 57.5kg at $81. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Pink, Black Hoops
16 50x36 FAITHINHER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), R Bourne, D J Hogan, C Precious, D Nelson, S Bannister, S Carter, L T Ho, S Tezla, Covid Investments (Mgr: M A Gay), R D Loffler, M K Packer, Dr E Ryan, A Wheeler, M D Bannister, T Terris & JAR Racing (Mgr: A Reynolds)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on March 25 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pocket Size carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Second-up 6th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Croatian Art carrying 58kg at $3.40. Well placed. Going well and off the low draw is a player.
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K JENNINGS
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
17 52695 MAGIC DRUM
KASEY WILSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L Wilson
Last start 5th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Alternate with 59.5kg at $19. The start before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Crystanado with 58kg at $5.50. Doubt he will threaten these.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Cerise, Navy Blue Fleur-de-Lys, White Seams Sleeves And Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom