Blue Hawaiian stands out with consistent placings and strong soft track form. While yet to break through for a win, everything points to a peak performance today.
Victoria · Thursday 17 July 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.
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Core Protective Group Mdn Plate
With a proven record at the track and distance, she's likely to be suited by the race tempo.
The weight relief and good barrier draw are positives. The main concerns are the long break since her last run and lack of soft track experience.
Adore You presents as a speculative value option. As a potential leader, she could take advantage if the track favors on-pace runners. However, her overall form is a concern.
- 1st2Blue HawaiianBen Melham$1.18
- 2nd9Red FeathersLuke Cartwright$10.00
- 3rd5Gee And TeeJamie Mott$21.00
- 4th1Adore YouJamie Kah$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Blue Hawaiian | 2 | Ben Melham | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $1.18 |
| 2nd | 9 | Red Feathers | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Shane Stockdale | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Gee And Tee | 5 | Jamie Mott | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Adore You | 8 | Jamie Kah | Charlotte Littlefield | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Legacy Bel | 10 | Lauren Burke | R W Harrison | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Miss Boom | 6 | Jett Stanley | Alexander Rae | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 10 | The Secret | 7 | Jackie Beriman | Ms N Burke | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | English Valentine | 1 | Daniel Moor | Luke Oliver | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Kalashani Queen | 4 | Remi Tremsal | T T Walsh | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Dubai Countess | 9 | Adam Mc Cabe | S C Bottomley | 57kg | $201.00 |
Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Mdn Plate
Despite being unraced, Afterberna presents as a strong winning chance. The Ciaron Maher stable excels with debutants, and the booking of Jamie Kah is significant. The 55kg impost is ideal for the soft track, and the likely midfield position should allow for a strong finishing burst.
Gentle Steel showed promise on debut in heavy going, suggesting the soft track will suit. Jamie Mott is a positive jockey booking, and the 22-day break should see improvement. The wide barrier is a concern, but the likely genuine tempo should allow for a strong finishing burst.
Bingi, from the Peter Moody stable, looks well-placed to make a strong debut. The inside barrier draw is advantageous on the soft track, and Ben Melham's booking is a positive. Expected to settle forward, which should be beneficial in these conditions.
The consistent form in similar grade is encouraging, and the lightweight with the apprentice claim is ideal for the soft track. While yet to win, the conditions look suitable for a strong performance from a midfield position.
- 1st5Gentle SteelJamie Mott$5.00
- 2nd9WeightlessCraig Newitt$4.60
- 3rd11Hotspur RealeLuke Cartwright$6.50
- 4th13AfterbernaJamie Kah$3.70
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Gentle Steel | 13 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Weightless | 14 | Craig Newitt | M W Ryan | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | Hotspur Reale | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Brian McGrath | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Afterberna | 11 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 12 | Vortistar | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | Nathan Dunn | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Kissing Heart | 4 | Sage Duric | David Prior | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Night Beauty | 6 | Logan McNeil | Jason Evans | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Silver Lightning | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Foster | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Talistiana | 10 | Daniel Moor | Luke Oliver | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Midnight Loot | 5 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Peter Ioannou | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Hoff Is Enuff | 8 | Liam Riordan | K & K Keys | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Vadar | 15 | Thomas Stockdale | Aaron Laing | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Lumosity | 12 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bingi | 3 | Ben Melham | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Barari | 9 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 55kg |
Rosemont Stud Mdn Plate
Sabi Storm presents as a well-prepared debutant from a strong stable. The engagement of Jamie Kah is significant, and the inside barrier draw should be advantageous on the soft track. While lacking race experience, the stable's reputation and jockey booking suggest a forward showing is expected.
Isotropic brings solid soft track credentials and an improving form line. The wide barrier is a concern, but her ability to handle soft going could offset this disadvantage.
The soft track is a query, but the neutral barrier draw should allow tactical flexibility.
Taka Speed represents value as a potential improver on debut. The likely early speed advantage from a good barrier could be crucial on this soft track. The addition of a barrier blanket suggests the stable is addressing any pre-race issues.
- 1st4Taka SpeedJacob Noonan$6.00
- 2nd12HighstrungJett Stanley$12.00
- 3rd13Sabi StormJamie Kah$2.45
- 4th2Manhattan EmpireAdam Mc Cabe$3.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Taka Speed | 6 | Jacob Noonan | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Highstrung | 8 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Sabi Storm | 5 | Jamie Kah | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 2 | Manhattan Empire | 3 | Adam Mc Cabe | Michael Trotter | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 5 | Amberina | 9 | Sally Wynne | Susie Wells | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Hot Opera | 10 | Daniel Moor | Luke Oliver | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Isotropic | 1 | Melissa Julius | Daniel Bowman | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Gypsy Moon | 2 | Jackie Beriman | I M Pankhurst | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Why Not Shelley | 7 | Paul Gatt | P Foster | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Il Cielo | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Ruscello | 13 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lennystar | 12 | Zac Spain | John McArdle | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Prestige Tweety | 4 | Eliza Lloyd | Julius Sandhu | 53.5kg |
Reed Cranes & Haulage Mdn Plate
With soft track experience and a favorable weight, she looks well-positioned to handle the step up in distance. The wide barrier is a concern, but her strong finishing ability should mitigate this drawback.
Her proven stamina and inside barrier draw are advantageous on this soft track. While she's yet to break through for a win, her form suggests she's ready to peak.
Omamori is a progressive type with potential for further improvement. The booking of Jamie Kah is a significant positive, as is the addition of blinkers. However, the wide barrier and lack of soft track form introduce some uncertainty. The step up in distance is a slight query but within his scope.
The light weight is advantageous on the soft track, and there's potential for further improvement in these conditions.
- 1st8Crater LakeCeline Gaudry$26.00
- 2nd10FuwariW Gordon$4.80
- 3rd5OmamoriJamie Kah$2.80
- 4th4Harry CaviarJye Mc Neil$26.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Crater Lake | 6 | Celine Gaudry | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Fuwari | 13 | W Gordon | Yoshitomo Shima | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Omamori | 20 | Jamie Kah | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Harry Caviar | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | G W Egan | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Alpine Cowgirl | 5 | Beau Mertens | Gavin Bedggood | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 2 | Fifty Calibre | 17 | Zac Spain | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Clydebank Robber | 12 | Sally Wynne | Susie Wells | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Hayai Tsuru | 18 | Emily Pozman | Greg Hayes | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Girl From Oz | 11 | Jacob Noonan | A W Noonan | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Grunnettan | 1 | Jett Stanley | Rhys Archard | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Delta Moon | 3 | Makisha Salter | Ms R Kelly | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Last Card Louie | 9 | Beau Treloar | Denis Pagan | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Liberation Day | 2 | Craig Newitt | K & K Keys | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 14 | Regal Ransom | 10 | Daniel Moor | K & K Keys | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 6 | So Vogue | 14 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Izola | 19 | Jordan Childs | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Money Moon | 15 | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Candidasa | 8 | J F Moloney | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Askmumaskdad | 7 | Adam Mc Cabe | Craig Anderson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Rumble Bay | 16 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg |
R&C Asphalt Hcp (64)
Du Clisson presents as the top selection with a strong soft track record and consistent recent form. Despite stepping up in class, the filly's weight advantage and proven ability on rain-affected surfaces make her a standout.
The gelding is well-weighted and drawn favorably, which should allow for a positive position in running. While facing a significant class rise, his raw ability and recent form make him a strong contender in this field.
The gelding receives weight relief and is well-drawn, which should allow for a positive position in running.
- 1st2BrierStephanie Hateley$4.40
- 2nd7Du ClissonJordan Childs$3.70
- 3rd4Yes We AreBrad Rawiller$5.00
- 4th9Night FlashDaniel Stackhouse$9.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Brier | 4 | Stephanie Hateley | E Jusufovic | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Du Clisson | 7 | Jordan Childs | Tom Dabernig | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Yes We Are | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Charlotte Littlefield | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Night Flash | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Shanghai Venture | 1 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Brian McGrath | 51.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Aquilion Girl | 8 | Nathan Punch | Craig Anderson | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Weapon Clear | 12 | Luke Cartwright | D Binaisse | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Crickets Chirping | 3 | W Gordon | E & D Browne | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Harmonett | 10 | Ms D Keane | Vincent Hall | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Missed The Mark | 9 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Ling Ling | 11 | Sally Wynne | Ms S L Wynne | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | New York Star | 6 | Beau Treloar | Simon Zahra | 55kg |
Mitavite Athlete Plus (Bm64)
White Bear presents as the top selection with consistent form and a strong record on soft tracks. The horse's recent performances show improvement, and the advantageous barrier draw should allow for a positive position in the race. While rising in class is a concern, the overall form and suitability to conditions make White Bear a strong contender.
Eagle Express shows promise with consistent placings and a favorable barrier draw. The booking of top jockey Jye McNeil is a positive sign. While the significant class rise is a concern, recent racing form suggests the horse is fit and ready. The main question mark is performance on a soft track, which introduces some uncertainty.
Espinho comes off a last-start win and has shown ability on soft tracks. However, the horse's inexperience and inside barrier draw on a soft track could be challenging. Despite these concerns, Espinho's recent form and suitability to conditions make it a solid contender.
Princess Montecito presents as a value selection with consistent form and a good record on soft tracks. The inside barrier could be challenging on a soft track, but overall, Princess Montecito has the potential to outperform expectations.
- 1st10Eagle ExpressJye Mc Neil$4.80
- 2nd7EspinhoLogan Bates$6.50
- 3rd11AdelanteDaniel Moor$14.00
- 4th15Barrington ManorAdam Mc Cabe$151.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Eagle Express | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Espinho | 2 | Logan Bates | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Adelante | 14 | Daniel Moor | M W Walker | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Barrington Manor | 11 | Adam Mc Cabe | Logan McGill | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Quebeck | 12 | Thomas Stockdale | Nathan Dunn | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Mclovin | 5 | Patrick Moloney | C I Brown | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Princess Montecito | 4 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Masterful | 13 | Stephanie Hateley | E Jusufovic | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Arezzo | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 2 | I Am War | 6 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | T J Andrews | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 4 | White Bear | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 12th | 12 | High Tor | 9 | Beau Mertens | Clayton Douglas | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Juniors Queen | 15 | Makisha Salter | T T Walsh | 51kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Nepravda | 10 | Ms D Keane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Kamezali | 3 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Tangoette | 17 | Beau Mertens | Tom Dabernig | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Highland Harley | 16 | Rose Hammond | E Jusufovic | 60kg |
Ladbrokes Quick Multi Hcp (64)
Grinzinger Earl comes off a strong win on soft going and has an excellent record on this surface. While facing a class rise, the horse appears well-placed to handle the step up. Brad Rawiller is a strong jockey booking, further enhancing the horse's chances.
Smoke ''n'' Oakum is in winning form and has shown ability on soft tracks. While facing a class rise and drawn slightly wide, the horse's current form and conditions suggest it can be competitive at this level.
Shezasmokey is a lightly raced filly with potential for improvement. The light weight and strong jockey booking are positives. While unproven on soft tracks and facing a class rise, the barrier draw suits her backmarker style. Recent form suggests she could be competitive if handling the conditions.
While unproven on soft tracks and carrying more weight, the class drop could offset these concerns.
- 1st13The Marg FactorHannah Edgley$5.50
- 2nd3Mr VivaciJye Mc Neil$3.60
- 3rd6Royal HillLogan McNeil$9.50
- 4th8Smoke ''n'' OakumNadia Daniels$9.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | The Marg Factor | 12 | Hannah Edgley | Peter Gelagotis | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Mr Vivaci | 18 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Royal Hill | 11 | Logan McNeil | T J Andrews | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Smoke ''n'' Oakum | 13 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 11 | The Arrow | 4 | Patrick Moloney | M, W & J Hawkes | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Grinzinger Earl | 10 | Brad Rawiller | Shea Eden | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Sharp Response | 5 | Emily Pozman | Julius Sandhu | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Chambers Bay | 3 | Zac Spain | M C Watts | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Ozzy The Equaliser | 8 | Lachlan King | Denis Pagan | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Shezasmokey | 17 | W Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 18 | Pray Day | 6 | T Rogers | 57kg | $31.00 | |
| 12th | 15 | Themoonsaballoon | 7 | Adam Mc Cabe | Angus Townley | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Hey Bella | 9 | Daniel Moor | Luke Oliver | 56kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Exabanoise | 19 | Ben Melham | Chris Calthorpe | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Adrett | 15 | Thomas Stockdale | J Leek Jnr | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sea Poem | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | My Angel Shell | 20 | Jamie Mott | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Bencouver | 1 | Paul Gatt | M J Mehegan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Gracious Diva | 16 | Sally Wynne | Susie Wells | 55kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Manhattan View | 2 | Tayla Childs | R J Meunier | 54kg |
Freeway Ford (Bm64)
Lygon Street Luigi presents as the top selection with consistent form, proven soft track ability, and a suitable weight.
The good barrier draw and partnership with in-form jockey Jye McNeil are significant positives. However, limited soft track experience and a class rise present some uncertainty.
Renovation Show shows an improving form trend and has soft track experience. The advantageous barrier and experienced jockey are positives. However, an inconsistent overall record and the class rise present challenges.
The inside barrier is advantageous on a soft track. However, limited soft track success and a 70-day break since the last run introduce some risk.
- 1st2BaviciaEmily Pozman$11.00
- 2nd6Lygon Street LuigiLachlan King$4.00
- 3rd13MakamaeBeau Mertens$26.00
- 4th10BlacklistJye Mc Neil$5.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bavicia | 1 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Lygon Street Luigi | 14 | Lachlan King | Denis Pagan | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Makamae | 3 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Blacklist | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | Richard Laming | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Salsita | 11 | Ben Melham | E & D Browne | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Nursery Chime | 12 | Stephanie Hateley | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Sacred Eagle | 9 | Jordan Childs | Symon Wilde | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Seethru | 6 | W Gordon | Josh Cartwright | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Launceston | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Clayton Douglas | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Reservoir Dog | 10 | Daniel Moor | Logan McGill | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Renovation Show | 7 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Acierto | 8 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Eye For An Eye | 15 | Thomas Stockdale | J Leek Jnr | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | She Mogul | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Minamishima | 5 | Tayla Childs | R J Meunier | 55kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Colleagues | 16 | Hannah Edgley | Ms K Durden | 62kg |
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