Cranbourne   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.30)  

Strong pace from Chest Of Gold and Il Cubo matching motors with Magick Media close at hand. CHEST OF GOLD (2) looks well placed, especially coming back to 1400m. Fancy the mile sees him out having placed over that trip his past couple, winning well in town over this trip prior. He's started favourite his past two with an ominous starting price profile throughout his career, and this looks an ideal race to bounce back to form. ROUSSILLON (4) was a surprise winner when last seen at Ballarat but did it impressively on that occasion, beating a decent field in this grade. Have to respect again now. DIDN'T MISS MANY (6) resumes. He mixed his form a bit last time in but his best runs rate well in this lineup. MISS PLAYLOUNGE (15) did enough fresh at Sale over 1212m and will be fitter for the rise in trip. She draws for every chance. GRID GIRL (3) is consistent and can run well fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chest Of Gold to win.
1 50x00 LETHAL THOUGHTS
CIARON MAHER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
VIC Husslers
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up second last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chest Of Gold with 61.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind Saxon Spot carrying 60kg at $14. Will find this easier but doesn't appear to be going well enough.
2
ZOE WALLER
White And Navy Halves, Vic Husslers Logo, White And Navy Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
2 x2133 CHEST OF GOLD
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul & L J Anderson
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lady Potato Head carrying 60.5kg at $2.15. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on September 21 over 1630m, 0.8 len behind Gala Queen with 58.5kg at $2.40. Brings the right form and rates highly.
5
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 3428x GRID GIRL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), K J Paisley, Mrs C A Paisley, R M Jarvis, Mrs S D Jarvis, G W Kerr, D S Lee, R P Cocks, B S Wilson, V J Nally, P H & B N (Mgr: B J Nally), J F Jarvis, S B M Racing (Mgr: S Manousopoulos), Mrs M M Edwards & M A Edwards
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 June 18 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Silver Cliff with 59kg at $4. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at this track Bm64 January 18 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind American Liaison carrying 60kg at $8.50. Consistent sort who can run well.
10
K JENNINGS
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 x9941 ROUSSILLON
DAN CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C M Collett
Recent form sound. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Bm66 October 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Chewing Gum with 58.5kg at $21. Before that 4th in a small field at Mornington Bm62 on September 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Auxiliary with 61kg at $9. Respecting on latest win.
7
NEIL FARLEY
Cream, Emerald Green Vee And Cap
5 23230 IL CUBO
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, B Rogers, L Jackson, Ace Club, S A Bira'm, Mangan Racing, Brut Racing 6, Zennyy Racing, Kusty and Wima Racing, P Mangan, Valley Kings Racing No 5, G Tibaldi, S Barrass, M Stephens, T Iverach, J Kendler, Simanna Racing, Saniuqa7 Racin & The Ace of Spades
Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Kirribilli carrying 61kg at $18. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm64 on September 6 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Alainge carrying 62kg at $6.50. Look for improvement.
15
HANNAH EDGLEY
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
6 2593x DIDN'T MISS MANY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), M Charles, B Coopersmith, Miss N Kennedy, Ms E M Lawlor, Mrs P Massey, R Menchise, Mrs B Murray, S F Ritchie, Miss J C Russell, D M Toohey, J G Wright, M J Wymond, Ms J O'sullivan, J Murphy, Webbmck Racing, N J McKissock, The Operate Racing, Jjagg & G A Snow
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Bendigo Elmore Cup June 14 over 1600m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Promised Land with 57.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 March 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 58kg at $14. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Best form rates well, can figure.
4
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
7 0x067 RUBOLOGY
PETER GELAGOTIS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Racing Syndicate (Mgr: B Evans), J A Sutcliffe, R J Arthur, R E Trethewey, R Doughty, P J Lowe, J Buttigieg, P A Watson, B Love, A W Foster, Eight Shots (Mgr: S Hermann), B Fritsch, M Hibberd, J L Harmes, S May & S D Brassel
Last start 7th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kirribilli carrying 60kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 9 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 5 over 1300m, 4 len behind Princess Toro carrying 60.5kg at $15. Need to see him lift.
9
C NEWITT
Red, Royal Blue Stars, Red And Royal Blue Stars Cap
8 59x56 SUGAR COAT
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Mrs S Clark, Ms K Lewis, B Pearson, M Davies, R Brooker, M Mackin, C O'Connell, D Jackson, S Rippon, M Phelan, Werribee Dux 2, J Y Racing, Werrett Bloodstock, The Sharky Crew No 2, Bolr Racing, Cozy Boys, Bearman Racing & Four Brothers
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 on September 24 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Thebelmontgangster carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Last start second last of 7 at this track Bm66 on October 10 over 1300m, 3 len behind Nation State with 59.5kg at $4.40. Can improve third up.
14
L NOLEN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
9 114x0 ESTERNAY
MARK WALKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J E A Lindsay & B J Lindsay
Second run back. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 10 over 1300m, 12 len behind She's Pretty Rich carrying 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw March 28 over 1400m defeating Amanoah with 57kg at $5. Needed to see more fresh.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Black, Yellow Checks And Armbands, Checked Cap
10 4x83x LEG DRIVE
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Moe Bm64 August 24 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Sweet Jasmine with 59kg at $12. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Echuca Bm64 August 10 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Raging Bull carrying 59kg at $3.40. May need this run.
8
J NOONAN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
11 8101 MAGICK MEDIA
GREG EURELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms D L Eurell, Pretty Hill (Mgr: T Coen), S A Joyce, R C Murrell, R Boef, M Whitaker, G A Bishop, P A C Schultz, J P Accurso, Miss M H Parrott, S W Walker, S J Steegstra, M P Holman, Mrs D L McKenney, T McKenney, Mrs D Caffry, R A Caffry & Barradonno (Mgr: P M Barrow)
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Kyneton C&G Bm62 October 9 over 1454m defeating Greenhill Prince carrying 57kg at $21. Before that ran last of 12 at Sale Bm62 on September 14 over 1411m, 15 len behind House Of Lords with 57.5kg at $31. Definite winning chance. Harder here, could sneak a place.
12
LOGAN BATES
Green And Burgundy Halves, Burgundy Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap With Burgundy Diamond
12 10x5x OUR PARAMOUR
MARK WALKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Fortuna Our Paramour (Mgr: J Galvin)
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 10 at Ararat Bm64 on March 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Darts Daly with 57.5kg at $18. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 5 2024 over 1300m, neck behind Miss Mahjong with 57kg at $4. Finished seventh in a Cranbourne jump-out on October 20. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
13
LIAM RIORDAN
Tangerine, White Sash, Fortuna Logo, White Sleeves, Tangerine And Royal Blue Hoops, Quartered Cap
13 12117 FABERGE TZAR
ANDREW PERDON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L C Barker, Mrs N W Barker, K Holley, S T Cummings, Mrs J E Cummings, B J Lambrecht, A G Carr, Ponderosa Park (Mgr: P V Kelly), G H Landy, Mrs C Landy, M G Landy, A R Perdon, Ms T M Cross & D J Perdon
At the latest run second last of 8 at Moe Bm56 on October 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bedtime Angel with 60kg at $31. The run before that won by 6 len at Kununurra Kun Cup 62+ August 30 over 1800m defeating Miracoli with 57.5kg at $2.80. Faces another tough task.
6
J MASKIELL
Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Gold Fleur De Lys
14 964x9 PODENTE
BRETT SCOTT
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Wemyss, Mrs M Bourke, H W Matthews, Ms C Burke, M B Scott, Mrs K D Scott, Mrs R A Wemyss, Mrs C L Powell, R E Powell, M S Greenhalgh & Mrs L K Wong
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 9 at Geelong Bm62 on October 2 over 1447m, slow going 5.5 len behind Acelum with 61kg at $71. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Seymour Bm64 on December 29 over 1411m, 17 len behind New Sovereign with 61kg at $41. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
1
DYLAN DUNN
Yellow, Black Band And Armbands
15 168x6 MISS PLAYLOUNGE
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
A C Bates, T A Hartley, Royal Bloods Syndicate (Mgr: D Johnstone), Team Scotty Cameron (Mgr: D Kenna), S McLean, M Baxter, D Sutton, Bazzersndaz (Mgr: Z Bartlett), Mrs B R Johnstone, W F Johnstone, O Favaloro, P T Jurkovsky, A W Slayford, Ms D Slayford, G Bromley & Miss A Kennedy-McDonald
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 1212m, 2.5 len behind Dollar Shot with 55.5kg at $13. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Benagil carrying 56kg at $21. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
3
Lime, Purple Star, Epaulettes And Sleeves, Lime Armbands, Purple Cap
16 224x1 AL PRANCER
KEN & KASEY KEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms K M Keys
Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 5 over 1300m defeating Ponte Arcobaleno carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Time Lapse with 58kg at $7.50. Has upside, wouldn't shock.
11
CELINE GAUDRAY
Purple, Pink Sash And Cap