Cranbourne Race 4 - Challenge Mdn Plate
LYRICS 'N' SONG (9) looks clearly he one to beat. She's a very well-bred filly by Written Tycoon out of champion mare Melody Belle who was heavily backed on debut at Moonee Valley and tried hard when just edged out into second. Better for that and she should have these covered, especially given some dangers have come out. ECO EXPRESS (1) is a gelding by Alabama Express on debut who for the Price & Kent Jnr yard. He's been jumping out well enough to be a factor and the stable are always worth keeping an eye on with their newcomers. SKJALDMO (13) was much better second up at Ballarat when getting home for a narrow fourth in a slowly run race. Up to 1200m should suit now third up. SILENT ANSWER (11) is a well bred filly on debut for the Stokes yard who can run a good race.
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Gelding by Alabama Express making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on October 13. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Samantha Young | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jett Stanley | 0:50.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jye McNeil | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Nolen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Super Seth out of Polska. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Watch the market.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Melham | 1:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Capitalist out of Meryl. Fitter for a jump-out on October 13 at Cranbourne when finished fifth. Then followed up with a fitter for a jump-out on October 20 at Cranbourne when finished sixth. Wary of top yard but not sure he's jumped out well enough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1112m, 4 len behind Bajaria with 55kg at $16. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on May 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Salty Pearl with 54.5kg at $13. Fitter, in the each way mix.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/10/2025 | 130 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1112m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 55kg | 1:04.14 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Zoe Waller | 0:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 31/05/2025 | 24 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 54.5kg | 1:10.68 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56kg | 0:57.90 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 3 over 1200m, long-neck behind Shocap carrying 57kg at $2.15. Looks the winner.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:11.73 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.15 |
| 1/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Michael Dee | 1:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old filly by leading sire Written Tycoon out of She Said No. Phillip Stokes has her ready for this with four recent trials prior to her debut today. Fitter for a jump-out on October 7 at Pakenham when finished fourth. Has the pedigree so keep a close eye on any market push.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:01.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:49.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 24/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Daniel Stackhouse | 1:00.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:45.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1000m, 3 len behind Tres Magnifique with 56kg at $14. Second run from a spell got back early 4th of 7 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Angel Eyes carrying 57kg at $7.50. Solid hope.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/10/2025 | 17 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jye McNeil | 57kg | 0:59.58 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jye McNeil | 0:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/14 | 19/09/2025 | 167 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56kg | 0:58.09 | 2-4-10 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Jye McNeil | 50kg | 0:46.93 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/04/2025 | - | LR OPEN F 2 | $120,300.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 56kg | 0:58.92 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last in a small field at Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1100m, 12 len behind Saluted with 57kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Allen | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Fatih Kiraci | 1:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 1:02.11 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aitu with 57kg at $21. Needs to improve sharply to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Soft 5 | Carleen Hefel | 57kg | 1:26.79 | 2-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Carleen Hefel | 1:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Dylan Dean | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |