★ Top pick2nd
5Steadfast
Consistent filly coming off maiden win with strong form around similar company. Gets weight relief with claim and maps to get good run midfield.
Victoria · Friday 16 May 2025
Cranbourne tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Cranbourne. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/813%
Any tip won4/850%
Top pick placed8/8100%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Core Protective Group Hcp (C1)
17:15 local1400mClass 1$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner2. WhateleySP $1.45
2nd pick4th
3Shezasmokey
Impressive debut winner resuming from break. Likely to push forward and give good sight but faces tougher company here. Stable in good form and has scope for improvement.
Value pick5th
4Agreeance
Mare with ability who performs well fresh. McNeil booking significant and drawn to get good run.
- 1st2WhateleyJett Stanley$1.45
- 2nd5SteadfastLogan Bates$4.80
- 3rd6Every Little ThingPatrick Moloney$21.00
- 4th3ShezasmokeyBilly Egan$8.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Whateley | 1 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 5 | Steadfast | 2 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Every Little Thing | 3 | Patrick Moloney | David & Coral Feek | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Shezasmokey | 6 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Agreeance | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | Amy & Ash Yargi | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fabrice | 7 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Lava Delta | 5 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 57kg |
Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Mdn Plate
17:45 local1400mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner1. BlacklistSP $3.40
★ Top pick2nd
10Suddenly
Mare showing steady improvement with strong placing last start. Gets conditions to suit from barrier 9 with Hefel continuing association.
2nd pickWon
1Blacklist
Consistent galloper who should get a good run just off the speed. McNeill booking a positive and proven performer at track/distance. Wide gate the main concern but has tactical speed to overcome.
3rd pick6th
3Inexessive
Getting closer to a win and draws perfectly in barrier 2. Newitt a strong booking and should get ideal run behind speed. Form around similar company reads well enough to be competitive.
Value pick5th
11She Has Spirit
Drops sharply in class after competing in stronger races. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get good run midfield.
- 1st1BlacklistJye Mc Neil$3.40
- 2nd10SuddenlyCarleen Hefel$3.30
- 3rd9StormriserBen Allen$20.00
- 4th7I''mfallinforyouAdam Mc Cabe$26.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Blacklist | 11 | Jye Mc Neil | Richard Laming | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Suddenly | 9 | Carleen Hefel | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 9 | Stormriser | 6 | Ben Allen | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 7 | I''mfallinforyou | 4 | Adam Mc Cabe | Dennis Julius | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 11 | She Has Spirit | 7 | Will Price | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Inexessive | 2 | Craig Newitt | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Desert Rose | 10 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Kissed Earth | 3 | Billy Egan | M C Kent | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Inarticulate | 1 | Sarah Field | Saab Hasan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Jagerschnitzel | 5 | Jordan Childs | S P Nichols | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Justified Heart | 8 | Ben Allen | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg |
Evergreen Turf Mdn Plate
18:15 local1200mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner8. Ferocious FrankieSP $2.30
★ Top pick2nd
3Florina Region
Gets perfect map position from barrier 8 to settle midfield and finish strongly. Jordan Childs booking a big positive and stable places horses well. Natural improvement expected second-up.
2nd pick3rd
9Grandstraz
Consistent performer who has been racing in stronger company. Gets significant weight relief and draws perfectly for her running style. Main danger to top pick.
3rd pick4th
2Echuca Moama
Consistent mare who has placed in similar company. Gets Craig Newitt from perfect inside draw. Recent form acceptable given wide draws and should get perfect run here.
Value pick5th
1Arsenale
Gets conditions to suit and has experience at track/distance.
- 1st8Ferocious FrankieJett Stanley$2.30
- 2nd3Florina RegionJordan Childs$2.80
- 3rd9GrandstrazLogan Bates$4.60
- 4th2Echuca MoamaCraig Newitt$7.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Ferocious Frankie | 7 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 55.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Florina Region | 8 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Grandstraz | 4 | Logan Bates | Jason Warren | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Echuca Moama | 1 | Craig Newitt | Richard Laming | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Arsenale | 5 | Liam Riordan | R J Besanko | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Kastrophic | 2 | Adam Mc Cabe | Dani Walker | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Highland Belle | 6 | Cameron Quilty | Saab Hasan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Ludington | 9 | Billy Egan | M C Kent | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Serial Celebrator | 3 | Ben Allen | P Stokes | 58kg |
Skye Excavations Mdn Plate
18:45 local1000mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner1. Central BankSP $1.30
★ Top pickWon
1Central Bank
Highly consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with four consecutive seconds. Well drawn to utilize tactical speed and should get every chance from barrier 5.
2nd pick2nd
9Final Moment
First starter from strong Clayton Douglas stable drawn perfectly in barrier 3 with just 53kg. Major threat with the weight advantage.
3rd pick4th
4Lumosity
Returns from a spell with significant gear changes including first-time blinkers. Gets in well at the weights after the claim and represents strong Ciaron Maher stable.
Value pick7th
2Rush Fortyfive
First-up runner from the Nick Ryan stable who should improve sharply with the lugging bit coming off. Billy Egan takes the ride and from the wide gate likely to settle back and run on strongly.
- 1st1Central BankJye Mc Neil$1.30
- 2nd9Final MomentLuke Cartwright$5.50
- 3rd8WeightlessCraig Newitt$31.00
- 4th4LumosityLogan Bates$9.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Central Bank | 5 | Jye Mc Neil | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Final Moment | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Clayton Douglas | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Weightless | 1 | Craig Newitt | M W Ryan | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Lumosity | 8 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Strum | 10 | Paul Gatt | Dennis Julius | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Lunar Arc | 6 | Koby Jennings | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Rush Fortyfive | 9 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Reelness | 7 | Liam Riordan | Paul Worthington | 57.5kg | |
| 7 | Sheez Elegant | 4 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Rousley | 2 | Jett Stanley | Jason Warren | 55kg |
Browns Sawdust & Shavings (Bm70)
19:15 local1000mBenchmark 70$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner10. CheerstothatSP $6.50
★ Top pick2nd
1Gitalong
Maps to get perfect run from barrier 4 and has strong fresh record. Weight offset by claim and proven ability to carry big weights.
2nd pick4th
2Rattle And Bang
Proven track specialist who maps to control race from barrier 1. Claims helps offset weight and has strong fresh statistics. Main query is long break between runs but stable knows how to prepare them.
3rd pick3rd
7Soju
Well weighted and drawn to advantage but faces tougher class here.
Value pick5th
8Charcoals
Lightly raced improver with strong win rate who gets in well at weights. Maps to get good run from barrier 6 and stable/jockey combination firing. Main query is class rise but has scope for improvement.
- 1st10CheerstothatZac Spain$6.50
- 2nd1GitalongLogan Bates$3.50
- 3rd7SojuRyan Houston$5.50
- 4th2Rattle And BangLuke Cartwright$3.10
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cheerstothat | 5 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Gitalong | 4 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Soju | 9 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Rattle And Bang | 1 | Luke Cartwright | D Binaisse | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 8 | Charcoals | 6 | Billy Egan | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Jungle Sensation | 2 | Liam Riordan | Richard Laming | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 6 | I Miss Margie | 7 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Along The River | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | M & L Cerchi | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Whistlefield | 11 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Jewel Bay | 8 | Ben Allen | Andrea Leek | 59.5kg | |
| 11 | Manhattan Thunder | 3 | Hannah Edgley | J D Sadler | 55.5kg |
Springvale RSL (Bm64)
19:45 local1200mBenchmark 64$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner3. Highland HarleySP $3.10
★ Top pick2nd
4Bold Response
Coming back from stronger metropolitan grade where he was competitive. Maps to get ideal run behind speed and has proven very effective in this grade previously. The claim helps offset the weight and he appears well placed to return to winning form.
2nd pickWon
3Highland Harley
Brings strong form through similar races and has excellent record at the trip. Can take up a position from barrier and proven at the level. Weight is the main query but has earned it through consistency.
3rd pick3rd
5Superior Zara
Fresh specialist who has strong first-up statistics. Drawn wide but likely to find cover midfield and finish strongly. Stable in good form and weight is suitable after claim. Main query is the class rise.
Value pick4th
8The Wizard King
Gets all favors from barrier one with light weight.
- 1st3Highland HarleyLogan Bates$3.10
- 2nd4Bold ResponseEmily Pozman$2.45
- 3rd5Superior ZaraRyan Houston$6.00
- 4th8The Wizard KingSam Kennedy Roessling$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Highland Harley | 4 | Logan Bates | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bold Response | 7 | Emily Pozman | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 5 | Superior Zara | 12 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | The Wizard King | 1 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Shawn Mathrick | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Amore Lunare | 5 | Ms D Keane | M M Laurie | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Aminatu | 3 | Hannah Edgley | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Aussieaussieaussie | 9 | Carleen Hefel | R N Mathews | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Charming Di | 10 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Zestiman | 11 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Go To Hollywood | 6 | Ben Allen | John R Allen | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Grinzinger Moon | 8 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Versaille | 2 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg |
Paint Place Cranbourne (Bm64)
20:15 local1300mBenchmark 64$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner3. Trial By PressSP $14.00
★ Top pick2nd
5Grouse Mountain
Gets in well at the weights from an ideal barrier that should allow her to settle midfield with cover. The first-time blinkers suggest further improvement and her recent racing pattern suits this track/distance.
2nd pick6th
13Hot Pursuit
Consistent mare with strong track statistics who gets in well at the weights. The slight class rise is offset by the weight advantage.
3rd pick8th
1Blackberry Bomb
Quality mare with strong win rate who performs well fresh. The wide barrier is a concern but she has the tactical speed to overcome it. The top weight is offset by the claim and her class edge should see her competitive despite the challenges.
Value pick3rd
7Savvyrocker
- 1st3Trial By PressLiam Riordan$14.00
- 2nd5Grouse MountainLogan Bates$2.45
- 3rd7SavvyrockerEmily Pozman$6.00
- 4th14LittlebirdieJett Stanley$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Trial By Press | 6 | Liam Riordan | G Eurell | 61.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Grouse Mountain | 3 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 7 | Savvyrocker | 4 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Littlebirdie | 1 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Turf Two | 11 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Hot Pursuit | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Thomas Nikolic | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Sunset Beauty | 10 | Koby Jennings | T Kilgower | 60kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Blackberry Bomb | 7 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Short Reply | 5 | Carleen Hefel | J R Welsh | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mishare | 12 | S B Laming | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Pardon My French | 8 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Snatched | 13 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Irrefutably | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Snick | 14 | Hannah Edgley | J D Sadler | 56kg |
Mitavite Athlete Plus Hcp (64)
20:45 local1600mRestricted 64$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner9. ShoelessSP $6.50
★ Top pick3rd
4Boga Legend
Well positioned from barrier 4 to get ideal run behind likely leaders. Distance specialist who should be perfectly suited by anticipated genuine tempo. Jockey booking of J McNeil a significant positive.
2nd pick2nd
8Savamoon
Lightly raced improver coming off strong maiden win. Gets in well at the weights and should appreciate genuine tempo. Barrier the main concern but should get cover midfield.
3rd pickWon
9Shoeless
Consistent performer who rarely runs poorly. Coming off strong win and proven at distance. Craig Newitt booking a positive and should be able to find position despite wide gate. Main query is class rise but compensated by proven reliability.
Value pick5th
3Stop The Rock
Lightly raced type from strong stable who could surprise fresh. Gets all favors from inside gate and should get good run behind speed. While class rise is significant, has shown ability and gets in well at weights.
- 1st9ShoelessCraig Newitt$6.50
- 2nd8SavamoonWill Price$5.00
- 3rd4Boga LegendJye Mc Neil$1.80
- 4th1PurveyorLuke Cartwright$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Shoeless | 8 | Craig Newitt | Shawn Mathrick | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Savamoon | 9 | Will Price | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Boga Legend | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | Mitchell Freedman | 59kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Purveyor | 3 | Luke Cartwright | S B Laming | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Stop The Rock | 1 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Heff | 5 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Gago | 6 | Koby Jennings | G B Andrews | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Palace Winter | 2 | Carleen Hefel | R N Mathews | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Nietzsche | 10 | Melea Castle | Jack Laing | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Flanagan | 11 | Patrick Moloney | C I Brown | 59kg | |
| 6 | Platinum Destroyer | 7 | Ben Allen | Liam Howley | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Carisbrook | 12 | Logan Bates | Joseph Waldron | 56.5kg |
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