Moonee Valley   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Dynamic Print Group Handicap 2040m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Strong early tempo with Warchime and Hoodys Horse leading the way. Quite a few here from the abandoned Stawell Cup. FORTUNE (3) was good last start at Caulfield when beaten half a length in a similar sort of race. He doesn't boast the best strike rate but is close to another win and can get the job done. SUN GOD (5) presents third up having improved nicely out to this sort of trip at Sandown Lakeside. Fitter again now, he looks to map well and will take beating. GARNACHO (15) steps up in trip after a solid effort in the Bendigo Guineas over 1400m. He's bred to run this sort of trip and has more upside than these. KHOR (4) was a narrow winner two back before a sound fourth in the same race Fortune comes through. Should be thereabouts. MUKTAMIL (8) is going well and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Fortune.
1 05x06 SUNSETS
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, J A K Racing, V Kheir, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, S A Lewin, M J Saadie, B Turner, Mrs L Lee, P R Rechter, Carty Racing, A K Racing, Group 1 Bloodstock, Sly Connection & Healey Bloodstock
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Bm84 on March 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Stay Focused with 60.5kg at $19. Second-up 6th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Torranzino carrying 54kg at $41. Few things against but this class suits.
12
TOM PREBBLE
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 70x65 DENMARK
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Waller, CGO Racing, Sneesby Racing, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, P M Carr, Platinum Dream (S Westwood), Jalana (Mgr: D Gremmo), I Bruce, T Corkhill, Ms M J Waller, A Lockhart, M Coli, W Coli, G Aldridge, Stewart Racing (B Stewart), Yellow Stone Racing (P A Haddad) & Damilacane (M Grech)
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at this track Bm84 on March 22 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Stay Focused carrying 56kg at $41. Last start 5th of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 2 len behind My Brothers Keeper carrying 59.5kg at $12. Fitter again, solid chance.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Emerald Green, Red Stars, White Sleeves Red Stars, Stars On Cap
3 44273 FORTUNE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
O T I Racing, ANR Fortune, Cowarrie Partnership, C Hayden, P L Ward, Farah Racing, BLG Racing, Lifetime Mates, P J Prendergast, C Liu, Hon. G J Williamson, T W Savage, J P Spence, Webbmck Racing, P A Tasker, J M Gurrieri, R Bow, T D Holland, Go Dapotchop Racing & Beartown 44
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind My Brothers Keeper with 59.5kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Basilinna with 53kg at $6.50. Rates a strong chance.
6
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 08314 KHOR
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R A E Lyons, E J Hornbrook, P D Harrison, D Harrison, P N Kean, B J Anderton, Mrs L E Anderton, F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler & J P Van Duuren
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind My Brothers Keeper with 59.5kg at $12. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 19 over 1800m defeating Blushing Tycoon with 60kg at $8.50. Sets up nicely.
4
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Yellow And Red Stripes, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap
5 1x743 SUN GOD
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Kheir, Sir M Arbib, B G Arbib, J A O'Neill & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon)
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track Bm84 on March 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Stay Focused with 55.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on April 9 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind She's A Hustler carrying 59.5kg at $7. Definite winning chance. Capable and should go well.
5
JYE MCNEIL
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 2880x SAMUEL LANGHORNE
MICHAEL KENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M C Kent & P J F Cataldo
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 February 1 over 2400m, 7 len behind Pure Grunt with 61kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second of 16 at Ballarat Bm84 December 7 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Dublin Journal with 57kg at $17. Wary.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
7 x2319 ROGUERY
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor & Mrs M L Kennewell
At the latest run from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind My Brothers Keeper with 58.5kg at $26. Before that won by a head at this track Bm74 March 7 over 2040m defeating Expeetee with 56.5kg at $13. Possible improver.
3
J ALLEN
Sky Blue, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Sleeves With Sky Blue Stripe And Cap With Sky Blue Horseshoes
8 24x81 MUKTAMIL
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Busuttin Racing, F E Ferrari, S J O'Rourke, G M Guthrie, BASTM Racing, T E Woodman, S Toohill, T Vercher, S A McVilly, A Watson, B I Ford, A M Branson, S M Filipek, S A Vivian, F J Spillane, S W Hand, North-South Syndicate, Wimmera Wannabees, Intisaar 20 & J A O'Shea
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Carnival Row carrying 59kg at $21. Last start won by a head at Ballarat Bm78 April 2 over 2000m defeating Chasing Aphrodite carrying 56kg at $7.50. No reason he cannot repeat the dose.
5
DANIEL MOOR
Red, White Braces, Green Sleeves, Green And White Quartered Cap
9 42318 GALILAEUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C J Cooke, R T D Racing, Mrs A N Raffoul, S C Iannello, T B Gray, N J Todd, B Gately, R Hadeed, A P Grant, K Hoefel, V Lyttleton, J Lyttleton, P Lyttleton, S Rankins, C J Mccorkell, OMCH, Not Too Pals, R D Tucker & D J Storey
Most recently 8th of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 3 len behind My Brothers Keeper carrying 57.5kg at $18. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne Bm64 March 14 over 2060m defeating Sparkle Link carrying 61.5kg at $3.10. Each way.
9
LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
10 x8102 HOODYS HORSE
TRUDY COTTIER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
D I Irving, Ms T M Cottier & J I Irving
Useful gelding. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on April 11 over 1700m, neck behind Revolver with 62.5kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 10 at Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 1606m, 12 len behind Inherently with 62.5kg at $16. Minor chance at best.
1
R J HURDLE
Pink, Blue Stars
11 10457 FAGIN
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T F Curnow)
Useful gelding. Last start 7th of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 11 over 2025m, 2.75 len behind Warchime with 62.5kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 11 at Ballarat Bm78 on April 2 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Muktamil with 56kg at $17. Encouraging effort last start. One of the prime contenders.
8
J BOWDITCH
Green, Black Vee Yoke And Diamond Sleeves, Cream Cap
12 72101 WARCHIME
BRETT SCOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
I N Kinder, D V Godbee, W J Mitchell, A Bensley, P Kinder, N A Collins, Ms R J Jones, S Young, M T Johnson, S P Foster, K L Johnson & M W Johnson
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne Bm64 April 11 over 2025m defeating All So Clear carrying 60kg at $12. Before that ran last of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on March 25 over 2000m, 17 len behind Cable Dancer with 60kg at $6. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
11
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
13 6x415 AMPHACTOR
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, T D Shearer, H P Nairn, J Lunn, Ms R Bullen, A Daffy, C R Paolini, J R Hearn, A Ramshak, N L Prestegar, S R Peake, D W Markham, M Roseman, D Sharp, Mrs E A Scilini, Beers & Cheers Racing, A Van Den Bosch & P R Brammer
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on April 9 over 2100m, 3 len behind She's A Hustler carrying 58.5kg at $17. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Wangaratta 0 - 64 March 13 over 1590m defeating Sydney Gal with 60kg at $3.70. Needs to lift.
2
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
14 67123 PREFERENTIAL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Stable of Stars - Preferential (Mgr: G R Williams), Wentwood Grange (Mgr: D D Hawkins), R G Mulcaster, Racing Comets (Mgr: J J Few), L Rivett, The Silverbacks (Mgr: S R Lacey), D A Smith, J Sprlyan, B C Stubbs & Stable of Stars - Preferential (Mgr: G R Williams) 2
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, long-neck behind My Brothers Keeper with 54.5kg at $9. The race before that came from midfield and won by a head at Ballarat Bm64 March 7 over 2000m defeating Miyazawa carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Tricky draw but has claims.
13
PATRICK MOLONEY
Black, Gold Stars, Stars Sleeves And Stars Cap
15 15046 GARNACHO
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & T E Woodman
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Most recently 4th of 9 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Wonder Boy carrying 60kg at $20. The race before that 15th of 17 at Flemington in the LR Moomba Plate on March 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 57kg at $151. Should run well.
5
D YENDALL
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom