Cranbourne   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Freeway Ford BM64 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.94)  

Genuine pace with Makamae and Blacklist showing out along with Lygon Street Luigi working over. LYGON STREET LUIGI (6) has threatened his last two and comes back to the mile today. That won't disadvantage given the likelihood of a testing track. Rates well and gets his chance. BLACKLIST (10) won his Maiden here by a big space and followed with a near miss at the track at 70 level. Carries more weight but freshened up he's capable of bouncing back. RENOVATION SHOW (7) has led his last two on heavy tracks and held on for a place at Bendigo last time. Mott goes aboard today and he also has decent claims. BAVICIA (2) resumes for a leading stable and would be a hope if presented forward. He's back in grade and the 2kg claim is handy. SACRED EAGLE (3) will be sharper second-up and his best would see him in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Lygon Street Luigi.
1 316x0 NURSERY CHIME
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor & Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: A A El Fahkri)
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Inexorable with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up won by a neck at Mornington F&M Bm64 January 5 over 1500m defeating Candle In The Dark carrying 60kg at $4.20. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
11
STEPHANIE HATELEY
Sky Blue, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Sleeves With Sky Blue Stripe And Cap With Sky Blue Horseshoes
2 73x0x BAVICIA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C A A Little & S Carroll
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 10th of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Roadcone carrying 58kg at $26. First up last campaign got back early 5th of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on February 11 2024 over 1600m, 2 len behind The Big Kahuna carrying 59kg at $7.50. Finished fourth in a Pakenham jump-out on June 24. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
EMILY POZMAN
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves, Red Lightning Bolt Cap
3 147x7 SACRED EAGLE
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Selwyn Park No 2 (Mgr: M G Smith), R Smith, I K Barber, Nest Is Best (Mgr: B Bottomley), J Clough, A H Price, C Karanikich, S M Raeburn, M P Sheahan, J A Sheahan, Blue Roos (Mgr: M Bovell), Silver Fox Racing & Ms M M A Muldowney
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months 7th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Yam carrying 60.5kg at $16. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 on October 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Feargal carrying 61kg at $3. Fitter for that run and deserves consideration.
8
JORDAN CHILDS
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
4 3253x SALSITA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Sparta Racing, D J Atkinson, J Jackson, J I Reid, Mrs N L McPhee, A R Dunne, D J Pearson, Hacks On Bracken, S J Caught, Mrs S M Ridgway, M R Pollard, L Morrison, Mrs K M Grossek, Ms D J Armstrong, Mrs J J Collins, M McKelvie, Rise From The Ashes, R R Milne, D P Juratowitch & MKDB Racing
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 February 8 over 1968m, 1.1 len behind Gemini Dancer with 62.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Sale Bm58 October 9 over 1423m, 4.5 len behind San Marino with 60.5kg at $10. Prefer to see how he returns.
10
B MELHAM
Navy, Orange And White Galloping Horse, Orange Seams And Cap
5 8618 LAUNCESTON
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C T Kelly
Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on June 28 over 1440m, slow going 8 len behind Harry's Yacht with 54kg at $151. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1200m defeating Secret Beau carrying 59.5kg at $13. Better than the last run suggests.
2
B RAWILLER
Aqua, White Bow And Pom Pom
6 22622 LYGON STREET LUIGI
DENIS PAGAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on July 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Quamby carrying 59kg at $3.30. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on June 20 over 1715m, slow going 2 len behind Makdane carrying 59kg at $6.50. Major player.
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LACHLAN KING
Navy Blue, White Spots And Sleeves, Red Cap
7 x5643 RENOVATION SHOW
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K C Schleiger, J Charles, R Graham, A Geddes, C Doidge, M Menichelli, P Wood, Ms S Falcone, J Jenkins, D Franklin & S Ritchie
Recent form sound. Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 26 over 1500m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Yam carrying 59kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Mornington Bm70 on June 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Dark Simba with 56.5kg at $8.50. Can improve again. Winning chance.
6
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 31x0 SEETHRU
JOSH CARTWRIGHT
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Sandars, Mrs C Sandars, N Walter, Mutes Racing Club (Mgr: N Walter), Collendina Cricketers (Mgr: W Blyth), Ms S L Green & Hahn Racing (Mgr: C A Hahn)
Second-up. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 64 on June 22 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Everain with 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 6 len at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1700m defeating American Gas with 59.5kg at $4. Should improve.
5
WILL GORDON
Sky Blue, Gold Chevron Band, Gold Armbands And Gold Cap
9 5x8x0 ACIERTO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
First Light Racing P/L (Mgr: T Wilson), AM & BS Racing (Mgr: B Ong Tan), A Ramsay, D McAllister, D Swinburn, FMLM Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Maiuto), J Rovatsos, MGT Racing, N Carter, P Bottrell, SJV, Mrs V Carter, Dr V Garbharran, M Johnson, DZJ Racing, Mrs M Anderson & Outlet Creek Syndicate
Having second run back today. Last outing 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 64 on June 22 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Everain carrying 59kg at $101. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Bendigo Cl1 on December 5 2023 over 1300m, 12 len behind Rich Lover with 58.5kg at $11. Is a second up winner in the past but others are going much better.
7
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
10 5x712 BLACKLIST
RICHARD LAMING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Nz Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd (Mgr: R M Warwick)
Racing well recently. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Bm70 on May 30 over 1600m, long-neck behind Chakado with 55kg at $4.80. Before that scored a big 4.5 len win at this track Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1400m defeating Suddenly with 59.5kg at $3.40. Comes right into calculations.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes And Cap
11 42833 EYE FOR AN EYE
JOHN LEEK JR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R Collins
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 9 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Black Storm carrying 55kg at $7. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Understudy with 58kg at $5.50.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
12 5x431 SHE MOGUL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), P H & B N (Mgr: B J Nally) & V J Nally
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm64 July 1 over 1500m defeating Forest Diamond carrying 58kg at $3.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm58 on June 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Albanian Star carrying 61kg at $3.50. One of the better contenders.
12
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
13 7310x MAKAMAE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
M Price, G W Voller, Fickle Few, Mrs S R Cruise, A Quenault, Mrs C A Richards, Mrs P A McIntyre, A M Pietromonaco, S J Rutherford, M Cameron, T Hamilton, D G Archer, Hawkwood Syndicate, Reliable Man Syndicate, H C C Punters 8, N B I Racing, B J Lewington & W I Mayn
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Flemington 3yo Hcp January 11 over 2000m, 11 len behind Thedoctoroflove carrying 55.5kg at $8. On debut seventh of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Typhoon Tony carrying 56kg at $11. A top stable and keep onside.
3
BEAU MERTENS
Navy And White Halves, Navy Cap
14 9x997 MINAMISHIMA
RICARDO MEUNIER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R Meunier
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 7 len behind She Mogul with 57kg at $31. The race before that second last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 18 over 1000m, 9 len behind Impish Lady carrying 51kg at $201. Can't recommend until she offers some improvement.
5
TAYLA CHILDS
Royal Blue, Lime Natal Star, Seams And Cap
15 6x003 RESERVOIR DOG
LOGAN MCGILL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M Sultana, The Out of Towners (Mgr: M Sultana), B Summers, C Simpson & P Mcinerney
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 1600m, slow going 0.6 len behind Tarshin carrying 62kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 11 at Mornington Bm70 on June 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Dark Simba with 54kg at $101. Others preferred.
9
DANIEL MOOR
Red, Yellow LM, Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
16 40x00 COLLEAGUES
KATHRYN DURDEN
6YO  GR/BR  GELDING 64.0KG
Mrs K L Durden, B H Hepburn, M G Sargeant, Mrs J P Henry, C Durden, T P Carroll, Ms D Fitzgerald, W R Carroll, Miss B O Edgar, G P Sharp, D A Webster, J S Carroll, C Hosking, J Hosking, S Mallia, P A Johnston, N R Mcrae, Ms S Hasan, A Hovey & Broken Punters Racing (Mgr: J S Carroll)
Second run back. First-up after five months 12th of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 on June 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cameron Falls with 61.5kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on January 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Torabella carrying 58.5kg at $21. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
14
HANNAH EDGLEY
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Hot Pink, Royal Blue And White Checked Sleeves And Cap