Cranbourne 11 March 2022

Two-year-old colt first-starter by Zoustar out of Red Velvet Swing. Likely to have admirers.

Two-year-old colt first-starter by Almanzor out of Rose Meer. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.

Two-year-old filly first-starter by Tarzino out of Clarify. Sure to be better for this run.

At debut, held up in straight and eased near 300m; 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn on February 24 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Denied carrying 56kg at $21. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.

Two-year-old filly first-starter by Redoute's Choice out of Condesaar. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.

At debut, second last in a small field at Bendigo 2yo Mdn on February 19 over 1000m, 3 len behind Fission carrying 56kg at $21. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.

Third race start. First start blundered at start and overraced early, middle stages; eased back early on in a small field at Bendigo 2yo Mdn on October 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Nothing Silly with 56kg at $16. Returned from break overraced early stages and shifted out near 250m; ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley 2yo (Rs0mw) on February 25 over 955m, 4 len behind Superset carrying 56kg at $13. Expect a forward showing.

Third-up today. First-up eased near 1000m; 3rd of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn on February 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Silly Salmon with 58kg at $17. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Sale 3yo Mdn on February 25 over 1423m, 1.3 len behind Quite The Lass with 58kg at $17. Close to a win. One of the better chances.

Third-up today. First-up taken back from wide barrier and held up near 400m; eased back early on 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn Plate on February 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Elite Icon carrying 58kg at $61. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Ballarat 3yo+ Mdn on February 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Improvident with 59kg at $2.50. One of the main contenders.

Three-year-old gelding first-starter by Epaulette out of I Am Indi. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.

At debut, eased near 1000m; raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn on February 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dream Inherit carrying 58kg at $7. Open to plenty of improvement.

Third-up today. Resuming began awkwardly; raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Stony Creek 3yo Mdn on February 14 over 1000m, neck behind Ultravox carrying 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell laid in in the straight; 5th of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn on February 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Stromboli with 58kg at $21. Forward showing expected.

Second-up. First-up after five months raced greenly; 2nd of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn on February 27 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Stromboli with 58kg at $9. Previously second-up held up near 400m; sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 14 at Wangaratta 3yo+ Mdn on September 14 over 1590m, 2.5 len behind Second Nature with 57kg at $5. Solid each-way hope.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Pakenham 4yo+ Mdn on February 10 over 1200m, 12 len behind Denim Wars carrying 59.5kg at $61. Before that 5th of 12 at Moe 3yo+ Mdn on January 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tea Master with 59.5kg at $26. Looking to others in this race.

At the latest run raced three wide and became unbalanced; ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ Mdn on February 23 over 1500m, 13 len behind Prix De Turn with 59.5kg at $61. The run before that overraced early, middle stages and held up near 500m; 3rd of 13 at Stony Creek 3yo+ Mdn on February 14 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Victory Colours with 59.5kg at $6. Draws well but looks safely held.

Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign slowly away; got back early 9th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on October 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tycoon Raff carrying 57kg at $21. Will need this run.

Jumped at long odds at debut, slowly away and lost a plate; 8th of 10 at Yarra Valley 3yo+ Mdn on January 22 over 1009m, 9 len behind Neverstandingstill with 58kg at $41. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.

First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Reward For Effort out of Jillimarg. Trialled recently when fourth on February 21 at Benalla over 1000m. Not helped by a wide barrier. Each-way hope.

Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign hung out early, middle stages and shifted out concluding stages; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Traralgon 3yo+ Mdn on October 30 over 1430m, 3 len behind Sudann with 57kg at $16. May well prove too smart for these first-up.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 (pre race incident; passed fit at barrier; ordered to trial) at Moe 4yo+ Mdn on January 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nottaris carrying 57.5kg at $13. Last start 4th of 9 (slowly away; held up near 400m; laid in in the straight) at Sale Mdn on February 25 over 1110m, 3 len behind Kahuka with 57.5kg at $21. Watch for her to be flashing home.

Racing well. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Terang 4yo+ Mdn on February 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Danny's Sparkle with 57.5kg at $11. Before that overraced early, middle stages; raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Mornington 3yo+ F&M Hcp-58 on January 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Paris Gem carrying 59kg at $8. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run held up on straightening and held up in straight; 5th of 10 at Werribee 3yo F Mdn on February 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Beaukati carrying 57kg at $16. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Geelong 3yo+ Mdn on January 23 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Demon Blood carrying 56kg at $15. Expected to go well.

Third race start today. At long odds at debut, did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn on February 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind White Wedding with 58kg at $31. Second-up checked near 100m; 2nd in a small field at Bendigo 3yo+ Mdn on March 1 over 1000m, on a wet track; head behind Over Boost with 59kg at $11. Must be respected.

Three-year-old gelding first-starter by Into Mischief out of Whey Sauce. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.

Four-year-old mare by Deep Field out of Spurcific who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Betting holds the key.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 (shifted out at start; bumped rival; bled) at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn October 15 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Sir Freddie with 55kg at $1.60. On debut second of 10 at Moe 3yo Mdn Plate September 30 over 1017m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Ninyo with 56kg at $1.60. Definite winning hope.

Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign keen; 8th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn on September 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Licorice Prince with 55kg at $21. Will struggle against these.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation wide throughout; with blinkers first time; eighth of 12 at Albury Mdn October 8 over 900m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Spritley Miss carrying 55kg at $4.80. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Albury Mdn Plate September 3 over 900m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Boss Lady Rocks with 52kg at $4.50. Can return with a bold run.

Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign rider told to use more vigour; rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Traralgon 3yo Mdn on October 30 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Dubai Nights carrying 56kg at $7. Definite winning chance first-up.

Three-year-old filly first-starter by Per Incanto out of Turf Fire. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when checked near 100m; 2nd of 9 at Benalla 3yo Mdn on October 25 over 1106m, 4 len behind Lempicka carrying 56kg at $10. Likely to play a major role.

Was at big odds at debut, began awkwardly; 6th of 9 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn Plate on February 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Midnight Charm with 57kg at $41. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.

Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Stony Creek 3yo+ Mdn Plate on February 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Snakey Mag with 54kg at $101. Last start rider told to use more vigour; struggled in the run home; 5th of 10 at Stony Creek 3yo+ Mdn on February 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind Froggy carrying 54kg at $7.50. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming laid out on straightening and laid out in straight; raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Caulfield 3yo+ (Bm70) on February 5 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Worthily carrying 58.5kg at $26. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 9 at Bendigo Marong Cup on February 19 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind French Moon with 56kg at $8. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm70) on February 11 over 2040m, 5 len behind Agnelli carrying 59kg at $6.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo+ (Bm64) January 19 over 2100m defeating Wisaka with 59.5kg at $26. Strong winning hope.

Useful type. At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm70) on February 25 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Vardani with 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Sale 3yo+ (Bm64) January 31 over 1732m on a heavy track defeating Designs carrying 59.5kg at $3. Rates highly and can do much better.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Pakenham 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 10 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Ocean Chief carrying 61kg at $21. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm70) on February 25 over 2040m, 8 len behind Vardani with 58kg at $31. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Most recently eased down; ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 18 over 2040m, 12 len behind Angel Rock with 60kg at $26. Before that taken back from wide barrier; came from last and ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 4 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind Za'ex with 60kg at $13. Tested on recent form.

Useful gelding. Most recently crowded near 50m; sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Classic on February 26 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Castlereagh Kid with 57kg at $31. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Kyneton 3yo+ Mdn February 5 over 1850m defeating Princess Tina with 59kg at $1.90. Major player on recent form.

Going well. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start won by 1.75 len at Benalla 3yo+ (Bm58) February 7 over 2040m defeating Kimmy Be Cool carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. The race before that held up near 500m; 2nd of 14 at Geelong 3yo+ (Bm58) on January 23 over 2200m, head behind Hereforagoodtime with 61.5kg at $3.50. Last-start winner worth including

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 (inconvenienced at start; held up near 600m; held up near 300m) at Warrnambool 3yo+ (Bm58) on February 3 over 2350m, 6 len behind Inari with 61.5kg at $9. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn Plate January 20 over 2000m defeating Charlie's Tin with 59.5kg at $3.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Useful type. Most recently began awkwardly; 3rd of 7 at Canterbury 3yo+ (Bm72) on February 11 over 1900m, slow going 1.4 len behind Rock The Bells with 58.5kg at $8. Before that keen and vetted - no abnormalities; second last of 12 at Flemington 3yo+ (Bm70) on January 1 over 2000m, 11 len behind Unique Artist with 59kg at $7.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.

Useful type. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ (Bm70) February 23 over 2400m defeating Laundy with 56kg at $2.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 18 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Skelm with 54kg at $13. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

Useful type. Most recently laid in near 600m; ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm70) on February 25 over 2040m, long-neck behind Vardani carrying 58.5kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 9 at Morphettville (Bm78) on February 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Basarwa with 53kg at $26. Well placed to take this out.

At the latest run eased near 1400m and laid out near 600m; 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ F&M-Bm70 on February 25 over 2040m, 2 len behind Nerve Not Verve carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late with blinkers first time; 2nd in a small field at Sale 3yo+ (Bm64) on January 31 over 1732m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Flossing carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.

At the latest run wide throughout; 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks (Bm68) on February 19 over 2250m, 3 len behind Busker's Ballad with 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that wide throughout; 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 4 over 2500m, 6 len behind Wellsford carrying 57kg at $7. Thereabouts recently but others are preferred.

Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Pakenham 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ocean Chief with 57kg at $31. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on July 17 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Seiners Express with 54.5kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.

Useful type. Last start did the work up front then tired 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 11 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Rumbled Again with 58.5kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley (Bm70) on January 29 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Gentleman Roy carrying 57.5kg at $8. Rates highly and can do much better.

Most recently won by 1.3 len at Kilmore 3yo+ E&G (Bm58) February 24 over 1450m defeating Elas Jet with 63.5kg at $5. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Werribee 3yo+ (Bm58) on February 4 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Sphera with 63.5kg at $9. Others have better credentials.

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track 3yo+ (Bm64) January 2 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Buckland Abbey with 60.5kg at $6. Previously first up; wide early stages; eighth of 14 at Mornington 3yo+ (Bm64) October 7 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Cirrina carrying 59.5kg at $41. Others are preferred.

He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation vetted - no abnormalities; seventh of 11 at Moe 3yo+ (Bm58) September 13 over 2050m, soft track; 2.25 len behind O'mahlo with 63kg at $5.50. At his first start won by a head (wide throughout) Ballarat Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn August 16 over 1500m defeating Dominion Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Not keen on his chances.

Third-up today. Resuming held up near 600m; 4th of 11 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn Plate on February 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Genuinely with 59kg at $15. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Ballarat 3yo+ Mdn February 20 over 1400m defeating Turn It Up Tommy with 59kg at $6.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ Hcp (C1) on February 18 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Jaffastock carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Before that began awkwardly and raced wide without cover; 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ Hcp (C1) on February 4 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Benczkowski with 58.5kg at $5.50. Doesn’t need to improve that much.

Third-up today. First-up checked early on; 3rd of 11 at Kilmore 3yo+ Mdn Plate on February 10 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Itchy Powder carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5.5 len win at Kilmore 3yo+ Mdn Plate February 24 over 1450m defeating Rio De Sombras with 57.5kg at $1.70. Profiles nicely. Top chance.

Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo+ Hcp (58) on February 5 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Boho Miss with 58kg at $16. Second-up began awkwardly; settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo+ Hcp (58) on February 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Rosenstrasse carrying 57.5kg at $16. Not going well enough to win this.

Third-up today. Resuming got back early 8th of 11 at Caulfield 3yo+ (Bm64) on January 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Kentucky Casanova carrying 61.5kg at $26. Second-up shifted out near 400m; 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Shotmaker with 61.5kg at $17. Drawn well and is among the chances.

Useful type. At the latest run began awkwardly and hampered at start; 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 23 over 1300m, 3 len behind Zac De Boss carrying 58.5kg at $10. The race before that raced wide without cover; 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo+ (Bm64) on January 19 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Logan Street Lion with 60kg at $17. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign when throughout; ran last of 12 at Flemington 3yo+ (Bm70) January 1 over 2000m, 22 len behind Unique Artist carrying 59kg at $61. Previously first up; slowly away; ran last of 16 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo+ (Bm78) August 25 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Wicklow Town with 57kg at $41. Marginal prospects.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Fire carrying 58kg at $16. The race before that wide early stages and vetted - no abnormalities; didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ E&G (Bm64) on December 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rogue Star with 58kg at $10. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 (began awkwardly; held up on straightening; held up near 200m) at Bendigo 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 6 over 1100m, 2 len behind Tax Free Prophet with 61kg at $5. Second-up wide throughout and respiratory issues; 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ (Bm64) on February 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rock Tycoon with 61kg at $4. Racing well. Has strong claims.

Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at Bendigo 3yo+ (58) February 19 over 1300m defeating Buchan Hoaks with 60kg at $2.40. Before that failed to handle going; 7th of 11 at Sale 3yo+ (Bm64) on January 31 over 1415m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Seafield Road carrying 58kg at $4.50. Big chance to go back-to-back.

Resuming after five months. Finished off last preparation won by a head Nowra Mdn Plate October 17 over 1400m slow track defeating Conference carrying 56.5kg at $1.40. First up last campaign second of 11 at Newcastle E&G Mdn September 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Young Life Forever carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Look for a bold run while fresh.

Useful type. Resumes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Pakenham 3yo+ (Bm64) on January 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Basarwa with 57kg at $3.50. The run before that raced wide without cover; 4th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo+ F&M-Bm64 on January 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yonce carrying 59kg at $5. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.

Last start 5th of 12 at Werribee 3yo+ Hcp (58) on February 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Melissa Kate carrying 59.5kg at $12. The run before that began awkwardly; 4th of 7 at Sale 3yo+ (Bm58) on January 31 over 1106m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind I'm Cheeky with 60kg at $12. Would rather see in something easier.