Cranbourne   04 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Freeway Ford BM70 Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.21)  

Dreamzel and Honor Galore to take up the running at a strong tempo. DREAMZEL (4) has enjoyed a five-week freshen up since going under narrowly in a busy finish over this distance at Bendigo. Meets a similar field this evening and with a bit of luck from a tricky draw she can get the prize. WOLFLANDS (3) is enduring a long win drought but finds the right race this time. Even effort to finish fifth last start over this distance at Sandown. The winner of two from three at this course. Can bounce back. CARDONE (7) started favourite and got the job done comfortably when resuming in a BM64 at Sandown a month ago. Expect him to hold that form. HONOR GALORE (6) made it three wins from five starts over this trip when successful first-up here three weeks back. Up in grade but should be competitive again. Last start Echuca winner BIG ME (1) has an outstanding record at this trip so he can run a big race despite the 62.5kgs steadier. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dreamzel each-way in a tough one to close the program.
1 25331 BIG ME
NICK RYAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs A H Fownes, S D Marshall, J A Richardson, T P Mcauliffe, J Johannisen, C J Kirkpatrick, M C Sharkie, B S Zerafa, N Coffield, D F Moss, J P Kelton, G M McKay, N Egan, S Russo, T Liberatore, T Yeatman, J S L Tan, N Schultze, J Deveney & S Cuthbert
Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at Echuca Bm70 March 9 over 1000m defeating Bon Shadow carrying 60.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm70 on February 14 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Trapeze Warrior with 60.5kg at $3.30. Hard to knock winning form.
3
R MCLEOD
Royal Blue, Gold Epaulettes, Striped Cap
2 7870x RANTING
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
R G R Syndicate No 1, Miss E J Hardacre, C T Dyson, Ms K A Ettridge, Notforeveryone (Mgr: B P Taylor), L G Farrell, W Pimm, Mrs W Pimm, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), E J O'Farrell, Mrs C A O'Farrell, R M Holt, M J Cousins, D Heather, J Clark, B F McCartney, G P McCartney, M Hamilton & B Dare
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at Flemington Bm74 January 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shesallshenanigans carrying 61kg at $61. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Bendigo Bm78 October 30 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Brazen Lady carrying 61.5kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing.
6
BEAU MERTENS
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
3 22245 WOLFLANDS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J L Stevens, Ms N A Crumpton, Miss L Londregan, R Flood, L Barnes, Ms J Cashmore, Miss F Hassiem, G Tanks, J Miller, Miss G Crumpton, J R Welsh, Mrs M E Welsh, A J Delaney & Mrs K A Delaney
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind The Showvinist with 60kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on March 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Codigo carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Racing okay and his best figures stack up favourably.
8
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 61133 DREAMZEL
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
C Bennett, Mandelbaum Racing Synd, J Bennett, Twelve At Last Synd, M Izzo, A Valentino, Deep Pockets Racing Synd, M Donovan, Emu Park Racing Synd, M Abell, Cool Drinks Racing Synd, R Cocks, B Russell, Mrs M Russell, Mrs N Symmons, C Norris, Bettycorcs Synd, B Garrigan & J Wells
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Bendigo Bm70 on March 2 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Atlantic Spirit with 58.5kg at $3.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on February 14 over 955m, 0.9 len behind Loving Mandy with 59.5kg at $2.05. In-form mare who looks the one they have to beat.
7
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 9113x HIGHLAND SON
ANTHONY CHIBNALL
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
K J Vince
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl5 May 3 2023 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Aureus Angel with 58kg at $9.50. Previously first up; second in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl3 February 19 2023 over 1000m, a long neck behind Combat Kid carrying 58.5kg at $1.50. Has a terrific first-up record so keep him in mind.
5
J ALLEN
Purple And Navy Blue Halves, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Yellow And Navy Blue Quartered Cap
6 313x1 HONOR GALORE
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury)
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm64 March 14 over 1000m defeating Pano's Pride carrying 61.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on September 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pharari carrying 58.5kg at $6. Likely to come on from that run and play a big role again.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
White, Royal Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves And Cap
7 224x1 CARDONE
DAN MEAGHER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 5 over 1000m defeating Deep Joy with 58kg at $3.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 April 7 over 1100m defeating Deal An Ace with 60kg at $2.80. Capable of holding that form and is worth including.
9
TOM PREBBLE
White, Black Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
8 65121 ATTAIN
ROBBIE LAING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A T Harrison & T A Grigg
Useful type. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Bm70 March 28 over 1200m defeating Roadcone carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 20 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Big Swinger carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED.
12
LOGAN BATES
Yellow, Red Half With Yellow Eagle, Red Armbands And Cap, Yellow Seams And Pom Pom
9 59x32 MACHINIST
JACK LAING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss J S Dore
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 5 over 1000m, 2 len behind Cardone with 59kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, long-neck behind The Showvinist carrying 56kg at $26. Fitter now and making headway. SCRATCHED.
9
LOGAN BATES
Black, White Spartan Helmet, Red Armbands And Seams Cap
10 36247 SOJU
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D Romanelli, B Arnold, C Drabsch, RTR Racing No 2 (Mgr: S Perrett), J O'grady, D M Richards, T J Morden, N Chadwick, Alouette Racing (Mgr: S Doyle), R J Donazzan, M J Tenace, M R Hooper & S Rogers
Most recently 7th of 9 at Echuca Bm70 on March 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Big Me with 57kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on February 14 over 955m, 2 len behind Loving Mandy with 56kg at $4. Disappointing last time but is better than that.
1
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Black And White Checks, Red Sleeves, White Cap
11 444x3 MR TICKLES
MITCHELL LEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J Giardina
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on March 21 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Toronluca with 58kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on June 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Major Share with 62.5kg at $3.30. SCRATCHED.
2
JETT STANLEY
Bottle Green, Deep Red Halves, White Vees Sleeves, Deep Red Disc Cap, White Pom Pom
12 895x9 KAMCHATKA
DALE SCHMITT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D C Schmitt, Mrs N A Schmitt & Miss A T Schmitt
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on March 21 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Toronluca with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 8 2023 over 1000m, 6 len behind Don't Hope Do with 57.5kg at $81. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
2
NATHAN PUNCH
Orange, White Checked Sleeves, Orange And White Piping Cap, White Pom Pom