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Sandown Park Race 7 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Ht3

SMOOTH PLANE (1) is one of the most underrated chasers in work and he is drawn to get every chance tonight. WILLA BALE (2) powered to the line at The Meadows and she may be the value runner. CHAMPAGNE CUDDLE (5) can come out running

Race Time:9:47 AM

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:515m

Smooth Plane (1)4121317122

Trainer: Thomas Dailly (Anakie)12 mths 58: 20-14-3

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: VULTURI

Dam: SMOOTH BOURBSKI

Stats

Career58: 20-14-3

Win %34.48%

Place %63.79%

Prize Money$252,885.00

Comments

Produced an eye catching run when 2nd last time at The Meadows in 29.75s over 525m and has drawn to do little work. In good condition this preparation. Not dismissing.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	16/11/2024	9	FFA	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.75	0:29.66	0:29.66	N/A	1	1. Lakeview Emily 2. Smooth Plane 3. Colac Kid	1.5L	$2.30
2/8	07/11/2024	7	OPEN	$215,630.00	Ipswich	520m	0:30.27	0:30.16	0:30.11	N/A	5	1. Autumn Storm 2. Smooth Plane 3. Kia Kaha	1.5L	$2.90
1/7	31/10/2024	7	OPEN	$12,300.00	Ipswich	520m	0:30.13	0:30.13	0:30.13	N/A	1	1. Smooth Plane 2. Trooper Tears 3. Danger Zone	1.5L	$1.90
7/8	24/10/2024	7	SPEC G2	$57,500.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.87	0:29.43	0:29.13	N/A	3	1. Vincent Bale 2. Kingsley Bale 3. Flying Zulu	6.2L	$5.50
1/7	17/10/2024	5	SPEC H	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.24	0:29.24	0:29.22	N/A	5	1. Smooth Plane 2. Orli Bale 3. Grand Tourer	1.6L	$2.70
3/8	12/10/2024	14	NG	$10,500.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.63	0:29.37	0:29.19	N/A	6	1. Blue Kermaro 2. Power And Glory 3. Smooth Plane	3.8L	$4.80

Willa Bale (2)4424726731

Trainer: Correy Grenfell (Anakie)12 mths 66: 11-9-8

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: DYNA VILLA

Dam: QUAIL BALE

Stats

Career66: 11-9-8

Win %16.67%

Place %42.42%

Prize Money$62,385.00

Comments

Charged home to win last run at The Meadows in 30.04s over 525m and form has been improving over recent runs. Lines up against a competitive field.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	16/11/2024	12	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.04	0:30.04	0:29.66	N/A	7	1. Willa Bale 2. Giacomo 3. Blistered Earth	0.8L	$23.00
3/7	04/11/2024	4	SPEC H	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.06	0:34.90	0:34.18	N/A	1	1. Mepunga Surprise 2. Alpha Zulu 3. Willa Bale	2.2L	$10.00
7/7	31/10/2024	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.79	0:29.45	0:28.97	N/A	6	1. Navarino 2. Barretos 3. My Bonneville	4.8L	$14.00
6/7	24/10/2024	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.21	0:29.66	0:29.13	N/A	3	1. Yogen Bale 2. Lassard 3. His Special	7.8L	$9.00
2/7	17/10/2024	6	SPEC H	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.62	0:29.45	0:29.22	N/A	6	1. Fred Rose 2. Willa Bale 3. Van Wyck	2.4L	$91.00
7/8	11/10/2024	7	MX 4/5 FIN	$14,580.00	Bendigo	660m	0:38.43	0:37.40	0:37.40	N/A	6	1. Ethanol Volume 2. Canya All Class 3. Intrepid Bale	14.7L	$81.00

Denison Frisby (3)6315442523

Trainer: Ian Cockerell (Buckley)12 mths 36: 6-7-11

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (LATE MEPUNGA BLAZE)

Dam: ARABELLA FIGG

Stats

Career36: 6-7-11

Win %16.67%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$52,675.00

Comments

Hit the line well when 3rd last time at this track in 29.7s over 515m. Sharp improvement needed.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	15/11/2024	6	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.70	0:29.33	0:28.94	N/A	5	1. Matt Loch 2. Bo Rhapsody 3. Denison Frisby	5.8L	$15.00
2/8	09/11/2024	5	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.06	0:34.95	0:34.19	N/A	3	1. Colac Kid 2. Denison Frisby 3. Lupini Monelli	1.7L	$12.00
5/7	04/11/2024	4	SPEC H	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.06	0:34.28	0:34.18	N/A	1	1. Mepunga Smokey 2. Ethanol Volume 3. Werris Bale	11.0L	$11.00
2/7	31/10/2024	8	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.60	0:29.34	0:28.97	N/A	8	1. Bagman 2. Denison Frisby 3. Paw Oswald	3.8L	$27.00
4/6	23/10/2024	6	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.05	0:30.83	0:29.89	N/A	6	1. Lure Of Kilkenny 2. Nacho Cookie 3. Bear Hand	3.1L	$9.50
4/8	17/10/2024	14	SPEC H	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.03	0:29.70	0:29.22	N/A	3	1. Flying Zulu 2. Raider'S Guide 3. Warm Cockles	4.7L	$17.00
99/1	26/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Denison Frisby	99L	$0.00

Make No Promise (4)3254731354

Trainer: Paul Bartolo (LITTLE RIVER)12 mths 57: 19-9-12

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: VELOSO

Stats

Career57: 19-9-12

Win %33.33%

Place %70.18%

Prize Money$203,210.00

Comments

Improved late to finish 4th last run at this track and ideal distance as proven previously. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Good prospects.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	15/11/2024	35	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.64	0:29.59	0:28.94	N/A	1	1. Sunset Frazier 2. I'M A Mustang 3. Zipping Hopkins	0.8L	$11.00
5/8	11/10/2024	36	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.20	0:25.90	0:25.86	N/A	3	1. Description 2. Paw Zelini 3. Why I'M Broke	4.3L	$3.90
3/7	05/09/2024	10	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.46	0:29.33	0:29.33	N/A	4	1. Fred Rose 2. Bagman 3. Make No Promise	1.8L	$20.00
1/7	26/08/2024	9	MX 3/4	$3,880.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.43	0:29.43	0:29.43	N/A	6	1. Make No Promise 2. Aston Figaro 3. Sit And Steer	0.2L	$3.80
3/7	17/08/2024	28	FFA	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.00	0:29.80	0:29.80	N/A	2	1. Mepunga Tully 2. Mepunga Smokey 3. Make No Promise	2.9L	$12.00
7/7	20/07/2024	7	SPEC G3	$37,250.00	The Meadows	730m	0:43.74	0:43.00	0:43.00	N/A	1	1. Ella'S Babe 2. Drill Sergeant 3. Aunt Virginia	10.6L	$17.00

Champagne Cuddle (5)3164224713

Trainer: Graeme Jose (Catani)12 mths 42: 13-6-7

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO

Dam: NO TALKING (AUS)

Stats

Career42: 13-6-7

Win %30.95%

Place %61.90%

Prize Money$76,025.00

Comments

Was outmuscled when 3rd last run at this venue in 29.62s over 515m. Looking sharp on the track since coming back from a spell. Most likely not today.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	15/11/2024	21	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.62	0:29.26	0:28.94	N/A	5	1. Zipping Megatron 2. Werris Bale 3. Champagne Cuddle	5.5L	$3.30
1/8	25/10/2024	8	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warragul	460m	0:25.73	0:25.73	0:25.73	N/A	7	1. Champagne Cuddle 2. Sir Nathan 3. Viper	5.9L	$1.20
7/7	17/10/2024	5	SPEC H	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.32	0:29.24	0:29.22	N/A	6	1. Smooth Plane 2. Orli Bale 3. Grand Tourer	15.5L	$8.00
4/8	12/10/2024	11	NG	$10,500.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.20	0:30.12	0:29.19	N/A	2	1. Sunset Frazier 2. Power Paws 3. Nangar Larry	1.0L	$7.00
2/8	01/10/2024	7	NG	$7,580.00	Gosford	515m	0:29.68	0:29.29	0:29.29	N/A	5	1. Gets Late Early 2. Champagne Cuddle 3. Poco Rico	5.5L	$4.40
2/6	24/09/2024	8	NG	$3,430.00	Gosford	515m	0:29.35	0:29.33	0:29.24	N/A	2	1. Archer Fly High 2. Champagne Cuddle 3. Zipping Megatron	0.3L	$4.00
99/1	30/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Mandurah	488m	N/A	0:27.25	N/A	N/A	4	1. 99-Champagne Cuddle	0L	$0.00
99/2	22/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Wentworth Park	520m	N/A	29.92	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Champagne Cuddle 2. 99-Ponting	6.71L	$0.00

Shima Current (6)5152217354

Trainer: Ned McDonald (Pearcedale)12 mths 66: 14-15-9

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: SHIMA SHINE

Dam: SWIFT CURRENT

Stats

Career66: 14-15-9

Win %21.21%

Place %57.58%

Prize Money$138,900.00

Comments

Ran 4th last start at this track. Respect the betting.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	15/11/2024	11	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.64	0:29.44	0:28.94	N/A	3	1. Joey The Jet 2. Transcendent 3. Succeed	2.9L	$6.50
5/8	04/11/2024	11	SPEC G3	$37,250.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.64	0:29.99	0:29.95	N/A	6	1. Hector Fawley 2. Vincent Bale 3. Tim Zoo	9.3L	$17.00
3/6	24/10/2024	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.44	0:29.13	0:29.13	N/A	4	1. Hector Fawley 2. Grand Tourer 3. Shima Current	4.3L	$11.00
7/7	17/10/2024	5	SPEC H	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.17	0:29.45	0:29.22	N/A	7	1. Fred Rose 2. Willa Bale 3. Van Wyck	10.2L	$6.50
1/8	12/10/2024	7	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.95	0:29.95	0:29.95	N/A	2	1. Shima Current 2. This Train 3. Cabao Kyanite	2.6L	$3.60
2/8	05/10/2024	7	SPEC H	$7,330.00	Bendigo	425m	0:23.86	0:23.75	0:23.52	N/A	1	1. Mile A Minute 2. Shima Current 3. Badger'S Beast	1.6L	$5.00

Mepunga Reward (7)3235110x33

Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (Anakie)12 mths 15: 7-2-4

2 yo WH/BDL Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: MEPUNGA ISLA

Stats

Career15: 7-2-4

Win %46.67%

Place %86.67%

Prize Money$64,885.00

Comments

Finished strongly when 3rd last run at this track in 29.81s over 515m and suited at this trip historically. Been in the placegetters each attempt this campaign. Should go close.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	15/11/2024	7	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.81	0:29.51	0:28.94	N/A	6	1. Read The Room 2. Nangar Jim 3. Mepunga Reward	4.5L	$4.20
3/8	08/11/2024	225	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.86	0:25.65	0:25.65	N/A	1	1. Aston Fantastic 2. Leo Bale 3. Mepunga Reward	3.1L	$2.40
99/1	22/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Mepunga Reward	99L	$0.00
0/8	28/03/2024	7	SPEC G3	$220,000.00	Sandown	515m	0:36.44	0:29.51	0:29.45	N/A	3	1. Cruising Debbie 2. Peaky Boo 3. On High Alert	99.0L	$3.50
1/8	21/03/2024	7	SPEC SF	$22,000.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.37	0:29.37	0:29.27	N/A	1	1. Mepunga Reward 2. On High Alert 3. Zelda Chaos	2.7L	$2.50
1/8	14/03/2024	19	SPEC H	$15,250.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.43	0:29.43	0:29.27	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Reward 2. Zipping Gryllis 3. Canya Exceed	0.6L	$2.60
5/8	24/02/2024	7	SPEC	$29,150.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.06	0:29.81	0:29.71	N/A	5	1. Ike Bale 2. Here Comes Milli 3. Isle'S Entity	3.5L	$5.00

Joey The Jet (8)11111331

Trainer: Jason Thompson (Pearcedale)12 mths 8: 6-0-2

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY

Dam: PAUA OF JANIE

Stats

Career8: 6-0-2

Win %75.00%

Place %100.00%

Prize Money$40,270.00

Comments

Took charge of the race when winning last time here in 29.44s over 515m and gets a favourable draw. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good chance and definitely has claims.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	15/11/2024	13	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.44	0:29.44	0:28.94	N/A	1	1. Joey The Jet 2. Transcendent 3. Succeed	0.5L	$1.80
3/8	02/11/2024	8	SE	$14,580.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.74	0:25.63	0:25.53	N/A	5	1. Boracay Storm 2. Mock Fish 3. Joey The Jet	1.5L	$2.70
3/7	25/10/2024	9	SPEC H	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.07	0:25.89	0:25.63	N/A	2	1. Mock Fish 2. Nacho Problem 3. Joey The Jet	2.5L	$1.70
1/6	16/10/2024	37	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.02	0:25.02	0:25.02	N/A	4	1. Joey The Jet 2. Boracay Storm 3. Where'S Walter	3.6L	$2.20
1/8	09/09/2024	7	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.01	0:25.01	0:25.01	N/A	6	1. Joey The Jet 2. Greysynd Sammy 3. Aston Bamford	0.5L	$1.20
1/7	02/09/2024	31	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.01	0:25.01	0:24.79	N/A	5	1. Joey The Jet 2. Black Series 3. Jolly Ollie	7.2L	$1.10

Holden Bale (9)1224376528

Trainer: Rebecca Gibbons (Avalon)12 mths 27: 6-8-2

2 yo RED/FWN Dog

Sire: CHRISTO BALE

Dam: HAE ALLEN

Stats

Career27: 6-8-2

Win %22.22%

Place %59.26%

Prize Money$32,795.00

Comments

Didn't threaten when 8th last run at Wagga Wagga. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	15/11/2024	7	NG	$34,000.00	Wagga	525m	0:30.55	0:29.59	0:29.59	N/A	7	1. Paw Vortex 2. Orli Bale 3. Total Faith	13.8L	$8.50
2/7	08/11/2024	14	NG	$5,580.00	Wagga	525m	0:30.13	0:29.94	0:29.94	N/A	8	1. Total Faith 2. Holden Bale 3. Crackerjack Rob	2.5L	$9.50
5/7	25/10/2024	8	SPEC H	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.20	0:25.89	0:25.63	N/A	3	1. Mock Fish 2. Nacho Problem 3. Joey The Jet	4.4L	$13.00
6/7	17/10/2024	7	SPEC H	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.26	0:29.24	0:29.22	N/A	3	1. Smooth Plane 2. Orli Bale 3. Grand Tourer	14.6L	$9.50
7/8	10/10/2024	5	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.10	0:29.34	0:29.13	N/A	6	1. Colac Kid 2. Paw Qwan 3. Varsity Bale	10.9L	$3.30
3/7	05/10/2024	8	SPEC H	$7,330.00	Bendigo	425m	0:23.96	0:23.52	0:23.52	N/A	8	1. Aston Fantastic 2. Sheezel 3. Holden Bale	6.4L	$13.00

Paw Kramer (10)2348222474

Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (Anakie)12 mths 23: 5-5-4

2 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: XAMIRA BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 5-5-4

Win %21.74%

Place %60.87%

Prize Money$31,300.00

Comments

Came in 4th last time here. In fine form since returning from a spell. Others are better.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	15/11/2024	7	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.74	0:29.26	0:28.94	N/A	2	1. Miss Envy 2. Ethanol Volume 3. Power And Glory	7.3L	$9.00
7/7	08/11/2024	6	NG	$5,580.00	Wagga	525m	0:31.14	0:30.10	0:29.94	N/A	4	1. Zipping Wheeler 2. Bianca'S Boy 3. My Baroque Love	14.8L	$3.60
4/8	02/11/2024	8	SE	$14,580.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.84	0:25.63	0:25.53	N/A	6	1. Boracay Storm 2. Mock Fish 3. Joey The Jet	3.1L	$17.00
2/7	25/10/2024	8	SPEC H	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.98	0:25.87	0:25.63	N/A	8	1. Description 2. Paw Kramer 3. No Restrictions	1.7L	$3.40
2/8	17/10/2024	7	GR 5 FIN	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:21.93	0:21.72	0:21.72	N/A	5	1. Serial Sticker 2. Paw Kramer 3. Qilin Bale	3.0L	$6.50
2/8	10/10/2024	5	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.26	0:22.11	0:21.87	N/A	6	1. Captain Alice 2. Paw Kramer 3. Aston Truman	2.1L	$2.70