Cranbourne   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

No Fuss Event Hire 0 - 64 Handicap 1300m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.43).  

Strong early tempo with Houso to lead the way over Grand Sage and Lunarshot. IL CUBO (5) should be ready to peak third-up from a spell, solid first-up at Caulfield before an even effort last time. Ready to fire now from an ideal barrier. IMPENDING DIAMOND (11) notched up her third career win with an easy victory at Bendigo in a BM58. A bit more depth here but that rating has her in the finish here. FROM PANTHERLAND (1) handy gelding who finished fourth last start but was beaten only 0.9 lengths over 1300m at Geelong. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away. SUPERIOR ZARA (14) finished off strongly when beaten 2 lengths last time at Geelong. One for consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Il Cubo on top.
1 x4914 FROM PANTHERLAND
K & K KEYS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, C J Keys, B R Parsons, Mrs H L Flanigan, Mrs D Miller, Mrs G M Frenken, P P L A Syndicate (Mgr: P Elliott), J T Firth, Maja Kada (Mgr: J P St Clair), P Blundy, W J Driscoll, J A Hayes, A Kuusela & N R Craig
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 6 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Elba carrying 60kg at $12. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm64 May 17 over 1300m defeating Hypeman with 58kg at $17. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Pink, Purple Sash And Cap
2 1123x GRAND SAGE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B Ong & S D Baertschiger
He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Kranji Turf Rating 61 November 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Lim's Puncak Jaya carrying 56kg at $4. On debut seventh of 12 at Kranji All Weather April 29 2023 over 1100m, 8 len behind Rhett Butler carrying 49.5kg at $19. Prefer to watch.
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L CURRIE
PINK, PINK AND RED HOOPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
3 196x4 VANKUKLA
MICHAEL NOLAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M Noble, T McDornan, S M Robinson, Ms K Roberts, M P Watson, Ms J S Cooper & Secret Seven (Mgr: Mrs N E Barter)
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hydro Star with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Sale Bm64 on August 2 over 1110m, slow going 1.0 len behind Face The Jury carrying 58.5kg at $16. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
12
L NOLEN
Teal, White Band With Black Outline, White Collar, Teal Sleeves, Teal And White Quartered Cap
4 259x0 DELIGHTFUL JOURNEY
CHRISTINE SEXTON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C M Sexton, A C De Grandi & R J Jones
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Hola Amigos with 60kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 23 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Speak Now carrying 62kg at $101. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Fluorescent Green, Orange Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Orange Cap
5 22x54 IL CUBO
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, M Price, Ace Club, S A Bira'm, Mangan Racing, Zennyy Racing, Brut Racing 6 , Kusty and Wima Racing , K J Thompson, Ms J A Makim, G R Makim, PJ Lestone, D Anderson, M J Hardcastle, G J Nicholls, Punkrea Racing, P W Mangan & Valley Kings Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Title Fighter with 54kg at $21. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Apparatus carrying 60kg at $9. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
RED, WHITE ACE BLOODSTOCK LOGO AND WORDING ON SIDES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, WHITE CAP
6 0x00x DESERT STAR
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), P M J Lau & Mrs W S A Woo
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Happy Valley Rating 60 November 8 over 1200m, 18 len behind A Americ Te Specso carrying 61kg at $15. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Happy Valley Rating 80 October 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Golden Artie with 52kg at $103. Faces a tough essay.
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MICHAEL DEE
SILVER ,PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON,STRIPES CAP , WHITE PEAK
7 217x HARALDUS
A & S FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Young, L P Money, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), J M C Emmerig, Hold Your Horses (Mgr: D Morris), P R Money, Derryvode Racing (Mgr: J G Mcdermott), Ms S A Sproats, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, B R Butler, N P De Young, The Triumph T R 6 R (Mgr: C J Fox), G B Ward & K A Young
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 February 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind The Negotiator carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. On debut second of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Willmott carrying 58kg at $1.70. Progressive type who should go close here.
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BEN ALLEN
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN AND GOLD NORDIC CROSS, GOLD CAP
8 21x HOUSO
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr L Wells-Smith
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation winning by nose Stony Creek Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1100m slow track defeating Villainesque carrying 59.5kg at $3. On debut second of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1100m, soft track; a head behind Graewazi with 59.5kg at $2.60. Could measure up.
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ETHAN BROWN
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
9 6x318 JASKIER
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Grahame Begg Racing (G & Mrs S Begg), J M Cockburn, Mrs J A Cockburn, Mrs B M Phelan, M T Phelan, D W Clifford, W F Clifford, D J Oliphant, G T Condon, Peake Racing (P Edwards), M C Byrne, L P Byrne, M J Tozer, K F Williams, A J Gill, B J Riky, Ms M E Wilson, N D Henwood, W D Henwood & R G B Elston
Last start 8th of 11 at Ballarat Cl1 on June 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Lovazou with 59kg at $4. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 31 over 1300m in soft going defeating Suances carrying 59.5kg at $3. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
12
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Navy Blue, White Quartered Cap And Navy Sleeves
10 156x SETTAT
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T G Heptinstall, A R Campbell, Ms N J Cruickshank, D R Platt, T M Pivac, M W Cummings, Ms H M Herd & Mrs D W Dormer
He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Benalla Bm64 January 30 over 2100m, 6 len behind Cheval Savant with 57.5kg at $7.50. On debut won by nose this track Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1400m defeating Atteindre carrying 58kg at $9. Win would surprise.
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BEAU MERTENS
Lime Green, Navy Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
11 66491 IMPENDING DIAMOND
JOHN MCARDLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms B M McArdle, P F Butterss, Mrs N L Butterss, C H Clayton, M J Dever, R A Ireland, Ms J Courcoux, B G Mcilwaine, Mrs H D Mcilwaine, F Palinkas, Mrs J L Palinkas, R A Persichetti, A Vos, A N Wolff, B P H (J Dosen), Spent It (J Brownley), Fonc (P G Brady) & Ying + Yang (B J Clayton)
Useful mare. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at Bendigo F&M Bm58 June 4 over 1300m in soft going defeating Poppet carrying 60.5kg at $14. The start before that 9th of 12 at Pakenham Bm58 on May 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Justdoit with 58.5kg at $21. Strong winning hope.
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J MOTT
NAVY, LIME DIAMOND BAND, LIME SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, LIME DIAMOND
12 1x58 LIBICA
CHERYL WELLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G G Loader & R E McMillan
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Sale F&M Bm64 on May 19 over 1212m, slow going 1.1 len behind Milliondollarmumma with 59.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 13 at Mornington M Bm78 on June 10 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Shaime with 54kg at $51. Can improve.
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B RAWILLER
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Epaulettes
13 42172 CAPZINZI
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S B Girls Racing, Ms W L Beckett, Ms G L Stroud, Mrs M L Russell, Dr E K Attebo, Ms D A Beale, Miss N J Hurst, Mrs B Quill, Mrs R D Scott, Miss O Shilcock, Mrs B Stewart, Mrs K Stockwell, Mrs B Beiziters, Miss K Canfell, Ms S Caffel, CMR Zinzi, S Trivett, R Dawson, A Panasewycz & Glencoe Konnection
Last start 2nd of 8 at Moe 0 - 62 on June 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Jenniferwish carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that ran last of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind The Negotiator carrying 57kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
13
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW SASH, RED CAP
14 42x14 SUPERIOR ZARA
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Donalds Racing, J Rucker, C Beuzeville, K Booth, M Drakes, L Hagel, B Jago, M McKay, A McKeown, B Peterson, Ms C Brown, Mrs E Cassar, M Hayse, G Rumbiolo, W Vesel, Donald's Racing Super One & Tamar Cats Crew
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1106m defeating Grassburn with 57kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Geelong Bm58 on June 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rolling Moss with 59.5kg at $3.80. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
6
J NOONAN
 BLACK, WHITE HORSEHEAD, BANNER AND STARS, WHITE, BLACK HALVED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, BLACK STARS
15 551x2 CAPITAL LOVER
ALEXANDER RAE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis)
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Geelong Bm58 on June 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Rolling Moss carrying 61.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mochi carrying 59kg at $6. Improver with winning prospects.
12
J NOONAN
navy With White Spade And navy Cap,WHITE POM POM
16 x6363 ASAWIN
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B J Hanson, Ms D A Young & Dr G R Braimbridge
Useful type. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 6 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Elba with 58.5kg at $3.30. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 16 over 1300m, 5 len behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. In the each way mix here.
2
J ALLEN
NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE EPAULETTES, STRIPED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE CAP
17 0x441 LUNARSHOT
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 56.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, Bungan Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, N Gopaul, L H Mckenzie, D J O'Connor, T A Ginwane, A C Hall, J A Collins, Mrs J J Collins, Honey Badger, A E Ronalds, G S Ronalds, Mrs R Freeman, Mrs J Silvey & P J Silvey
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw June 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Silver Hammer with 56kg at $6.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Majority Interest carrying 56kg at $17. Won last start and is well-placed again.
10
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Navy Seams, Multi Blue And Grey Checked Sleeves And Cap
18 65129 AMERICAN LIAISON
JOSEPH WALDRON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J Waldron
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on June 6 over 1200m, nose behind Tick Tock Boom carrying 61.5kg at $7. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Kyneton 0 - 58 April 27 over 1474m defeating Jamesarelli carrying 59.5kg at $4. In the finish most recently but fully tested here.
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Navy Blue, Old Gold Checked Band