Cranbourne tips and results

Our price $2.40 · SP $1.95 · Luke Cartwright

Future Frankie brings the strongest form references, dropping back from Group 3 company where she was competitive. Her Cranbourne run two starts back when finishing 3rd showed she handles the track, and the step up to 2025m looks ideal for this Frankel filly. The 53.5kg is a significant advantage, and with natural improvement third-up, she should prove too classy.

Our price $8.00 · SP $12.00 · Luke Nolen

The Almanzor gelding is still learning his craft but should appreciate the step up to 2025m and the addition of winkers for the first time could be the key gear change.

Our price $3.20 · SP $4.40 · Logan Bates

The step up to the mile looks ideal based on that effort, and he maps to get a perfect midfield position from barrier 4.

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00 · Luke Cartwright

Last start she placed 3rd over 2000m at Pakenham, suggesting the mile should be ideal. Gets in with just 53.5kg and while drawn wide, the fast tempo should allow her to finish strongly. The John Sadler stable is having a good run and she looks a genuine winning chance.

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.70 · Celine Gaudray

Five-year-old gelding who showed promise on debut when 4th at Kyneton over 1454m. The application of blinkers first time should sharpen him up, and the Mick Kent stable knows how to prepare a horse. Represents place value.

Our price $7.00 · SP $21.00 · Jake Noonan

Four-year-old gelding who produced a career-best performance when 2nd at Moe last start over this distance. Jake Noonan is a positive jockey booking.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Michael Dee

Rhythm And Ruse represents the powerful Ciaron Maher stable and has the services of top jockey Michael Dee. The inside draw could be problematic with the track bias, but the stable's strong record with debutants makes this runner a serious contender.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.50 · Beau Mertens

His first-up record shows he can perform fresh, and the significant gear changes (cross-over nose band off, nose roll and tongue tie on) suggest connections are addressing issues. Beau Mertens has ridden him to a placing previously, and the barrier draw is favorable for his likely forward position.

Our price $7.00 · SP $5.50 · Lachlan Neindorf

Silent Answer represents the Philip Stokes stable which has a strong record with juveniles. The barrier 11 draw falls within the favored middle barrier range at Cranbourne. Lachlan Neindorf is a quality booking, and the lack of gear changes for a first starter suggests natural ability. The likely backmarker position could be advantageous with the predicted fast tempo, allowing for a strong finishing burst.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.40 · Jamie Mott

While stepping up significantly in class, his progressive profile and strong finishing ability suggest he's ready for this challenge. The inside draw should allow him to secure a good position in running.

Our price $9.00 · SP $19.00 · Dylan Dunn

Prestige Geoffrey represents genuine value as a progressive 3YO who won his maiden last start. While taking a significant class rise, he has the advantage of weight for age and has already shown an affinity for soft tracks.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Craig Newitt

His second-up record shows he typically improves from his first-up run, and he has placed on soft ground previously. The inside barrier could be problematic with the expected fast tempo, but his natural speed should allow him to establish a good position. The weight is a concern but the class drop offsets this.

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.55 · Jamie Mott

Chest Of Gold brings the strongest combination of recent form and track suitability to this race. While carrying top weight, he's shown the ability to handle it previously. The barrier draw is ideal for his forward racing pattern, and Jamie Mott is a strong booking.

Our price $7.50 · SP $12.00 · Luke Nolen

Sugar Coat drops significantly in class and gets the benefit of first-time blinkers, which could sharpen his performance. His record on soft tracks is a positive, and the quality jockey booking suggests connections are confident. The wide barrier is a concern, but with the expected fast tempo, he should be able to find a position and finish strongly.

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.00 · Luke Nolen

Lightly-raced mare from the Moody/Coleman stable who has a perfect record at this track and distance (1:1-0-0). That win came on a soft track, which bodes well for today's conditions. Luke Nolen sticks with her which is a positive sign.