Cranbourne   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Cirka Handicap 1200m

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

Strong tempo, primarily from Battle Of The Ice and Tennessee Bound. TENNESSEE BOUND (8) was a dominant winner on debut at Kyneton when backed into a short-priced favourite, sitting on speed and coming right away to win by 2.25 lengths in good time. This looks a suitable progression and with any natural improvement she can make it 2/2. LES BRAVES (5) won impressively first up at Seymour, drawing wide but powering away to win by two lengths. Fitter now and draws better this time around. Can measure right up. CHERRABAH (9) was okay when sent out at $1.80 first up at Kilmore but has shown ability to date and will strip much fitter. Wary. TWISTED QUEEN (11) resumes having won on debut last time in at Kyneton. Tough draw but respecting. ALL PINK (12) was just fair fresh over 1000m without the best of luck and could be an improver for the top yard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Tennessee Bound.
1 114x6 KING WEST
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R West, D Allen, Mrs P Allen, G Andersen, N Bullen, All The Kings Them (Mgr: K P J Cremen), Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter), I Francis, P Malpass, W Mcbride, M Moncrieff, S Nash, C Poulter, M Poulter, Quacker Wacker 2 (Mgr: B L Tregenza), Mrs P Tielen, J Tielen, G Tielen & Mrs M Tielen
Second run back. First-up after a year failed to make an impression; second last of 7 at Hamilton Bm70 on October 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Big Sexy with 58kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw September 5 2024 over 1200m defeating Reina Isabella with 58kg at $2.30. Possible improver.
5
MS ROSE HAMMOND
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
2 1286x SUPERSET
SHAWN MATHRICK
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), P Gibbs, G V Morris, Mrs J Jackson, G B Jackson, N R Proud, M J Nutt, F J Gallagher, Mrs J A Gallagher, A P Cutajar, P M Warne & B A Mathrick
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track Bm64 May 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mishare with 60.5kg at $5. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Sale Bm64 October 9 2024 over 1010m, 5.5 len behind Martial Music with 60kg at $21. Can sprint well fresh.
4
HANNAH EDGLEY
Turquoise, Black Star And Sleeves, Turquoise Stars
3 1x BATTLE OF THE ICE
LLOYD KENNEWELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers & D Carter
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Kyneton Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1203m in soft going defeating Larkin with 59.5kg at $5.50. Wary, watch the betting.
12
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
4 3x000 DUEL VENTURE
GREG EURELL
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M N Burton, Mrs L M Burton, Miss L Purcell, R Minns, J E Merifield, Mrs C Merifield, R Mercep, Woodley Racing (Mgr: C Woodley), Mrs R A Anderson, Mustangs (Mgr: J K Brownley), P A C Schultz, M S Everett & M R King
Most recently ran last of 11 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 1212m, 12 len behind Dollar Shot with 59kg at $26. Before that second last of 12 at Geelong Bm66 on September 12 over 1125m, 8 len behind Edges Diamond with 60kg at $11. Happy enough to avoid.
7
LOGAN BATES
Hot Pink, Royal Blue And Hot Pink Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
5 64x1 LES BRAVES
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T M H Racing (Mgr: C I Smith), 8283 K G C (Mgr: P Dunstan), A B C J M Racing (Mgr: A Marriott), J J Chong, Mrs P Dodwell, S Frenkel, G Gook, Mrs S Gray, C Hamilton, M Hirst, Ms L Johnstone, Mrs L Mansell, D Murkies, J W Pietromonaco, N Psaltis, Mrs G Psaltis, B Rae, P J Silvey, M F Spoor & M Veselik
Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 2 len at Seymour 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1200m defeating Tempranillo with 59.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Tommyess with 58kg at $14. On the up, goes close again.
6
J MOTT
Pink, White Diamond, Navy Blue Seams Sleeves, Pink And Navy Blue Quartered Cap
6 x4133 AFFIRMATIVE LAD
JOHN MOLONEY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A Pilimon, Ms T Nichols, T N T Thoroughbred No. 1 (Mgr: A Pilimon), Beacon Racing (Mgr: B J Maloney), R Chirgwin, G Chirgwin, Hollystocks, S Hobijn-Allen, T Gribben, A J Baker, J D P Elsworthy, C A Rogers, M A Rogers, D Gallagher, D A Sioufi, B J Couper, D J Sampson & Biscuits And Blues
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Kyneton Bm62 on October 9 over 1203m, nose behind Shaalute carrying 56.5kg at $8. Before that 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm62 on September 25 over 1140m, 1.75 len behind Escarpa carrying 56.5kg at $13. Promising effort last time out. Each way chance again.
3
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, Red Sash, Armbands And Cap
7 7x195 ISN'T THAT IRONIC
STEPHEN V BROWN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
D N Karp, Mrs R L Gorman, C J Gorman & Miss C McClure
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Seymour F&M Bm70 on October 12 over 1300m, 2 len behind Dane On Tour carrying 55.5kg at $81. Before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm66 on September 24 over 1300m, 7 len behind Tournelle carrying 59.5kg at $101. Risking.
10
Royal Blue, White Band, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 1 TENNESSEE BOUND
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), P H & B N (Mgr: B J Nally) & V J Nally
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Kyneton Mdn-Sw October 9 over 1103m defeating Uyuni carrying 57.5kg at $1.85. Has upside and can make it two on the trot.
8
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
9 4x1x4 CHERRABAH
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Racing second-up today. Last run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Kilmore Nmw on October 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Porsha Crystal carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1200m in soft going defeating Written Story with 57kg at $3.80. Plenty of improvement to come, profiles as an improver.
9
L NOLEN
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
10 17x FIERY DEAL
PETER GELAGOTIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
E Gelagotis, M B Christian, Ms S M Miller, B G Christian, P A Moss, S J Moss, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, M E Laaksonen & Barone Sanitation (Mgr: P Theofilopoulos)
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Sale Bm64 June 12 over 1415m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Seindeel carrying 57.5kg at $13. On debut won by long-neck Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1200m defeating Presocratics with 57.5kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
11
C NEWITT
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
11 17x TWISTED QUEEN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R J Manwaring, Ms T M Lawler, N G Pasini, Mrs A M Pasini, M S Pasini, Miss N Boyne, J Kitsou, A J Hale, Triple Jac Racing (Mgr: A J Hale) & Miss E J Manwaring
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 May 29 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Stage 'N' Screen carrying 57.5kg at $14. On debut won by 1.75 len Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1203m slow track defeating Cincincity with 57kg at $3.20. Resumes after a recent trial win. Keep safe.
13
CELINE GAUDRAY
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
12 130x5 ALL PINK
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Roll The Dice Women, RTD Fillies, Willy Fillies, Our Turn To Roll, Mrs C Franklin, Ms M Stewart, Mrs A Blokkeerus, Mrs F Weir, Ms M Olsen, Mrs A Fielke, Mrs S Koch, Mrs L Zlobez-Arthur, Ms J Lynch, Mrs D Read, Ms K Norton, Ms T Powell, Ms J Powell, Miss S Price, Miss K Price & Miss S Drechsler
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Ballarat Bm56 on October 6 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Lavandula with 59kg at $3.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Saluted with 57kg at $1.80. Fitter and a winning hope.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Royal Blue, Pink Dice And Seams
13 42x13 MAUNA KEA MISS
RORY HUNTER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A Sangster
Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw September 29 over 1110m defeating Legacy Bel carrying 56kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on October 12 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Furosshi with 56kg at $17. Not hopeless.
12
MELEA CASTLE
Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Green Spots
14 7765x LADY SADLER
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms N E McMaster, Ruling Bool (Mgr: M J Catanzariti), Club Evans (Mgr: D R Freyer), Miss A Kennedy-McDonald, L Hobbs, Preston Hall (Mgr: S J Cashen), Cricketers & Punters (Mgr: S Schreuder), W J Dansey, W L Dansey, Mrs E Wallbridge Hall, G A Hall, Mrs S Agius & J A Agius
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Geelong Bm58 June 20 over 1715m, soft track; 9 len behind Makdane carrying 59.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 April 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sirena carrying 59kg at $6.50. Rough chance.
1
Black And White Houndstooth, Red Band And Sleeves
15 3409x NEW YORK SCANDAL
AARON LAING
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss E R A S Jenkin, Fun With This One (Mgr: M J Nicholas), Ms J L Ryan, M Jenkin, J Millhouse, J J Kennedy, S A Thomas, Mrs L M Lelay, C Bolton, A Carter, D J Bisset, C Bisset, J Strout, A Borg, A N Woff & Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 June 2 over 1600m, 10 len behind Laugh With Me with 57kg at $14. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Seymour Bm64 January 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Heaving carrying 57.5kg at $18. Will take great benefit from this run.
2
TEODORE NUGENT
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
16 232x0 HOUSO
SIMONE MANNE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr L Wells-Smith, S Manne
Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after a year ran last of 11 at Moe Bm56 on September 23 over 1217m, slow going 10 len behind Lavender Glory with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Seymour Bm64 on July 22 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; nose behind Battaglia with 59kg at $26. Needs to improve sharply.
9
Purple, Gold Diamond Band, Gold And Silver Checked Diamonds Sleeves, Gold Cap, Purple Seams