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Victoria · Saturday 3 January 2026

Cranbourne tips and results

Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Cranbourne. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Ladbrokes Popular SRM Mdn Plate

16:41 local2520mMaiden$32,000
Winner2. SardiusSP $5.00
★ Top pick2nd
6Ranselot

Our price $1.80 · SP $1.30 · Carleen Hefel

The mare has demonstrated consistent staying ability with four third placings from 12 starts and appears perfectly suited to this 2520m journey. Well-drawn in barrier 2 and with Carleen Hefel aboard, she should get an economical run throughout.

2nd pickWon
2Sardius

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.00 · Teodore Nugent

Sardius brings strong staying credentials with a second placing over 2431m at Moe and a recent fourth over 2600m at this track. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1, he should get an economical run throughout and looks well-placed to challenge the favorite.

3rd pickScratched
4Bologna Baby

Our price $7.00 · Amy Herrmann

The mare has been racing consistently without winning and comes off a quick 3-day backup which suggests fitness won't be an issue.

Value pick5th
5Immortal Diva

Our price $10.00 · SP $21.00 · Bailey Kinninmont

  1. 1st2SardiusTeodore Nugent$5.00
  2. 2nd6RanselotCarleen Hefel$1.30
  3. 3rd3TavoltaThomas Doyle$41.00
  4. 4th1Power Of HindsightCraig Atkinson$7.50
Full result · 5 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Sardius1Teodore NugentAshleigh Smith59.5kg$5.00
2nd6Ranselot2Carleen HefelMs B Dunn57.5kg$1.30
3rd3Tavolta3Thomas DoyleStephen Lenehan59.5kg$41.00
4th1Power Of Hindsight4Craig AtkinsonAaron Peterson59.5kg$7.50
5th5Immortal Diva5Bailey KinninmontTetyana Furdetska54.5kg$21.00
Scr4Bologna Baby6Amy HerrmannJamie Barry57.5kg
R2

NZB Karaka 2026 Mdn Plate

17:24 local1200mMaiden$32,000
Winner8. LaylaSP $1.45
★ Top pickWon
8Layla

Our price $1.80 · SP $1.45 · Celine Gaudray

The Hayes-trained filly should take natural improvement second-up and has drawn perfectly to get an economical run. With the expected fast tempo likely to suit her finishing style, she represents the clear top selection.

2nd pick3rd
3Pafitis

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.30 · Carleen Hefel

Pafitis brings strong form credentials having contested Group 2 company last preparation. While first-up from a lengthy spell, his fresh record shows he can perform well when resuming. The inside draw should allow him to settle midfield and finish strongly with the expected fast tempo.

3rd pick6th
1Trooper

Our price $9.00 · SP $16.00 · Shane Foley

The Hawkes-trained gelding has a good second-up record and should strip fitter for his recent run. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, the fast tempo should allow him to find cover midfield and finish strongly.

Value pick7th
4Proffer

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Jason Maskiell

  1. 1st8LaylaCeline Gaudray$1.45
  2. 2nd2Mount SabyinyoLachlan King$14.00
  3. 3rd3PafitisCarleen Hefel$3.30
  4. 4th10OrganicsTeodore Nugent$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Layla2Celine GaudrayBen, Will & Jd Hayes56kg$1.45
2nd2Mount Sabyinyo3Lachlan KingT Busuttin & N Young58kg$14.00
3rd3Pafitis1Carleen HefelC Maher58kg$3.30
4th10Organics5Teodore NugentT & C McEvoy56kg$31.00
5th6The Secret11Jackie BerimanMs N Burke57.5kg$51.00
6th1Trooper6Shane FoleyM, W & J Hawkes59.5kg$16.00
7th4Proffer8Jason MaskiellJulius Sandhu58kg$31.00
8th16San Marco Kid4Liam RiordanM Price & M Kent Jnr58kg$31.00
Scr5Great Fuego9Celine GaudrayBen, Will & Jd Hayes57.5kg
Scr7Wetland13T G Eurell57.5kg
Scr9Miss Maranda10P G Moody & Katherine Coleman56kg
Scr11Sheanadh6M W Walker56kg
Scr12Too Much Too Soon2Nadia DanielsShane Nichols & Hayden Black53kg
Scr13Tijola7Ben, Will & Jd Hayes58kg
Scr14Wilf3Michael Huglin58kg
Scr15Zoudeadly11Jason Warren58kg
R3

Trusteel Fabrications Mdn Plate

18:05 local1000mMaiden$32,000
Winner6. Blue AkoyaSP $2.15
★ Top pickWon
6Blue Akoya

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.15 · Teodore Nugent

The filly is second-up from a spell where she has shown ability previously and should be ready to peak. The expected fast tempo suits her running style, and she has proven ability on soft tracks with a placing from two attempts.

2nd pick4th
3Dazzling Secret

Our price $8.00 · SP $16.00 · Jason Maskiell

Now second-up from a spell, this gelding should be ready to take another step forward. The wide barrier is a concern, but the expected fast tempo should allow him to find a position and finish strongly. Represents good each-way value.

3rd pick7th
2Somethingintheair

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Carleen Hefel

Somethingintheair is likely to lead from a good barrier and could take some catching at Cranbourne where on-pace runners often perform well. The addition of winkers first time suggests improvement is expected, and the A & J Williams stable knows how to prepare a horse.

Value pick5th
14Gold Thunder

Our price $18.00 · SP $26.00 · Celine Gaudray

Now second-up from a spell with significant gear changes (ear muffs first time), improvement is expected. The Hayes stable knows how to prepare a horse, and the fast tempo should suit her running style.

  1. 1st6Blue AkoyaTeodore Nugent$2.15
  2. 2nd10Invincible Lover$10.00
  3. 3rd7Dama RoyaleShane Foley$3.00
  4. 4th3Dazzling SecretJason Maskiell$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Blue Akoya1Teodore NugentA & S Freedman56kg$2.15
2nd10Invincible Lover5Lloyd Kennewell56kg$10.00
3rd7Dama Royale3Shane FoleyT Busuttin & N Young56kg$3.00
4th3Dazzling Secret11Jason MaskiellMick Nolan58kg$16.00
5th14Gold Thunder8Celine GaudrayBen, Will & Jd Hayes57.5kg$26.00
6th1Benriach2Ruby LamontJulius Sandhu55.5kg$31.00
7th2Somethingintheair4Carleen HefelA & J Williams59.5kg$6.00
8th13Gentleman Jim7Bailey KinninmontJohn R Allen56.5kg$81.00
Scr4Beautiful Bevy7P G Moody & Katherine Coleman56kg
Scr5Bimballa10Celine GaudrayBen, Will & Jd Hayes56kg
Scr8Drefonna11M W Walker56kg
Scr9Head Bobber9Valentin Le BoeufR J Meunier56kg
Scr11Shahar6Amy & Ash Yargi56kg
Scr12Waggish15Clayton Douglas56kg
Scr15Wild Roses Grow4Lachlan KingJason Warren56kg
Scr16Immortal Joy12Ben, Will & Jd Hayes57.5kg
R4

Beraldo Coffee Hcp (62)

18:40 local1000mRestricted 62$27,000
Winner1. Rich LoverSP $9.50
★ Top pick2nd
6Smash Blue

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.60 · Bailey Kinninmont

Gets in with just 55kg from the inside barrier which should allow her to take up a forward position in a race with good tempo. Second-up record shows she typically improves and her upside potential gives her the edge over more exposed rivals.

2nd pick4th
8Zoubelle

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.80 · Carleen Hefel

Consistent mare with a strong record at this distance (1-2-0 from 5 starts) and experience at this track (0-1-0 from 2 starts). Recent run at Cranbourne was solid and her soft track win is a positive if conditions deteriorate. Has the tactical versatility to overcome the slightly awkward barrier and should be right in the finish.

3rd pick5th
2Three Point Turn

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Teodore Nugent

Lightly-raced gelding with a promising record of 1 win and 1 second from 4 starts. First-up from a spell but has shown ability when fresh. The class rise is a query but his raw talent and tactical speed give him strong claims.

Value pick9th
3Oceansprint

Our price $5.00 · SP $9.00 · Caitlin Hollowood

First-up specialist who won on debut and has a perfect record on soft tracks (1-0-0 from 2 starts). The significant gear changes (removing blinkers, bubble cheeker, lugging bit and nasal strip while adding a norton bit) suggest the stable has found the key to improvement.

  1. 1st1Rich LoverNadia Daniels$9.50
  2. 2nd6Smash BlueBailey Kinninmont$2.60
  3. 3rd5AstariLiam Riordan$15.00
  4. 4th8ZoubelleCarleen Hefel$3.80
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Rich Lover4Nadia DanielsPat Carey & Harris Walker57kg$9.50
2nd6Smash Blue1Bailey KinninmontLuke Oliver55kg$2.60
3rd5Astari6Liam RiordanM W Walker58kg$15.00
4th8Zoubelle7Carleen HefelJ R Welsh57kg$3.80
5th2Three Point Turn2Teodore NugentBill Papazaharoudakis59.5kg$5.50
6th7Faerie9Celine GaudrayBen, Will & Jd Hayes57.5kg$31.00
7th4Over Boost3Lachlan KingP Gorman58.5kg$17.00
8th9Paradise Island5Samantha NobleS G Noble55kg$201.00
9th3Oceansprint8Caitlin HollowoodT & C McEvoy55.5kg$9.00
R5

Freeway Ford Hcp (62)

19:15 local1600mRestricted 62$27,000
Winner3. Storm AheadSP $3.80
★ Top pick2nd
4Tsarine

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.95 · Teodore Nugent

Progressive mare who has shown ability in stronger company, finishing a close 3rd in BM70 grade last start. The step up to 1600m looks suitable based on her racing pattern, and she maps to get a perfect run from barrier 2. First-time tongue tie is a positive gear change that could help her finish off stronger. Main danger to the top selection.

2nd pickWon
3Storm Ahead

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.80 · Celine Gaudray

Consistent gelding who has been racing well at this level with a close 2nd two starts back at Cranbourne over 2025m. Failed last start but can bounce back here with the drop back to the mile. Maps to settle midfield and should be running on strongly. Has the ability to win but needs to overcome the wide draw.

3rd pick4th
10Virtucon

Our price $12.00 · SP $15.00 · Sarah Field

Lightly-raced mare who is building nicely this preparation, finishing a close 2nd last start at Colac over this trip. Gets in with just 52kg and should appreciate the likely fast tempo.

Value pick7th
9Piplup

Our price $10.00 · SP $26.00 · Jackie Beriman

Has a good second-up record with a win from 4 attempts and should improve significantly here. Well-drawn in barrier 3 and will appreciate the likely fast tempo.

  1. 1st3Storm AheadCeline Gaudray$3.80
  2. 2nd4TsarineTeodore Nugent$1.95
  3. 3rd7Tight GripNadia Daniels$31.00
  4. 4th10VirtuconSarah Field$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Storm Ahead9Celine GaudrayJulius Sandhu58.5kg$3.80
2nd4Tsarine2Teodore NugentA & S Freedman58kg$1.95
3rd7Tight Grip10Nadia DanielsN G Eades54kg$31.00
4th10Virtucon7Sarah FieldRick Pinsent52kg$15.00
5th1What A Cross8Carleen HefelA & J Williams60kg$6.50
6th2Olive Baguette1Koby JenningsAlexander Rae59kg$8.00
7th9Piplup3Jackie BerimanReece Goodwin55kg$26.00
8th8Justin Timberprawn5Bailey KinninmontLuke Oliver52.5kg$61.00
9th11Asternishing4Paul GattRachael Cunningham55kg$71.00
Scr5Here Comes Ruby6Liam RiordanM M Laurie57.5kg
Scr6Real Intrigue8Luke Oliver57.5kg
R6

Movie Night @ Southside Cranbourne 10 Jan (Bm62)

19:50 local1400mBenchmark 62$27,000
Winner8. Cosmic ChargerSP $7.50
★ Top pick7th
4Brullen

Our price $3.80 · SP $6.00 · Jason Maskiell

Brullen brings rock-solid form with a 2nd placing last start at Werribee over similar distance. The likely fast tempo should suit his running style, and Jason Maskiell retains the ride. Well-weighted and drawn to get a nice position midfield.

2nd pick6th
9Long Brew

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Liam Riordan

The addition of blinkers for the first time is a significant gear change that could spark improvement, and she's dropping in class from her last start. Liam Riordan takes the ride on this lightly-raced mare who has plenty of upside.

3rd pickScratched
5Hartfelt

Our price $8.50 · Carleen Hefel

Hartfelt brings an impressive record of 2 wins from just 5 starts and excels at this distance with 2 wins and a second from 3 attempts. While first-up from a long spell and facing a class rise, his raw ability and perfect record at this trip make him a genuine contender. The removal of ear muffs suggests connections are confident.

Value pickWon
8Cosmic Charger

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.50 · Lachlan King

While his win record is modest, he handles soft tracks well with a win and two placings from five attempts. The Hayes stable is in good form, and this gelding should appreciate the likely fast tempo, allowing him to finish strongly.

  1. 1st8Cosmic ChargerLachlan King$7.50
  2. 2nd1HighlandsTeodore Nugent$11.00
  3. 3rd3LensmanKoby Jennings$12.00
  4. 4th2Power CableBailey Kinninmont$6.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Cosmic Charger2Lachlan KingBen, Will & Jd Hayes57kg$7.50
2nd1Highlands3Teodore NugentGavin Bedggood62kg$11.00
3rd3Lensman1Koby JenningsReece Goodwin61kg$12.00
4th2Power Cable9Bailey KinninmontLuke Oliver58.5kg$6.00
5th11La Meeting8Shane FoleyLee & Shannon Hope56kg$8.00
6th9Long Brew10Liam RiordanLee & Shannon Hope57kg$7.50
7th4Brullen7Jason MaskiellShawn Mathrick59.5kg$6.00
8th10Eye Of Epaulette11Caitlin HollowoodD Binaisse53.5kg$19.00
9th6Royal Turf5Celine GaudrayBen, Will & Jd Hayes58.5kg$6.00
Scr5Hartfelt4Carleen HefelJ R Welsh59.5kg
Scr7Shrewsbury Road8Simon Zahra57.5kg
Scr12I'm Dynamite6Valentin Le BoeufSusie Wells55kg
R7

Hygain Edge Hcp (62)

20:25 local1200mRestricted 62$27,000
Winner3. Stolen ArtSP $4.40
★ Top pick5th
11Prevention

Our price $3.80 · SP $5.00 · Shane Foley

Second-up today with natural improvement expected, she maps to get a perfect run from barrier 5. The class rise is significant but she appears to have considerable upside and the weight scale works in her favor.

2nd pickWon
3Stolen Art

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.40 · Teodore Nugent

Has a strong record on soft tracks with 2 wins from 3 starts, suggesting he'll handle conditions well. The inside barrier is a concern but he should be able to use his early speed to establish a position. The weight is a challenge but his class and proven ability on soft going are significant positives.

3rd pick2nd
2Russian Front

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.60 · Caitlin Hollowood

Experienced gelding with a solid record at the distance (1-3-1 from 12 starts). Recent form has been consistent with placings in 2 of his last 3 starts. Draws well in barrier 3 which should allow him to take up a forward position. Main concern is his poor record on soft tracks (0-1-1 from 8 starts) which tempers enthusiasm, but his class and experience make him a definite place chance.

Value pick6th
6King's Taj

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.50 · Carleen Hefel

Has won at this track previously (1 from 2) which is a significant positive. The inside barrier is a concern but he should be able to find a position with cover. His recent form suggests he's on an upward trajectory and the expected fast tempo should play to his strengths.

  1. 1st3Stolen ArtTeodore Nugent$4.40
  2. 2nd2Russian FrontCaitlin Hollowood$2.60
  3. 3rd9FaithinherCeline Gaudray$13.00
  4. 4th4The Wizard KingLiam Riordan$10.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Stolen Art1Teodore NugentSimon Zahra59.5kg$4.40
2nd2Russian Front3Caitlin HollowoodAndrea Leek56.5kg$2.60
3rd9Faithinher7Celine GaudrayBen, Will & Jd Hayes56.5kg$13.00
4th4The Wizard King4Liam RiordanShawn Mathrick59kg$10.00
5th11Prevention5Shane FoleyR D Griffiths56.5kg$5.00
6th6King's Taj2Carleen HefelJ R Welsh58.5kg$6.50
7th12Doubt In The Sky8M M Laurie55.5kg$31.00
8th14Red Paree6Samantha NobleS G Noble55kg$151.00
9th7Finance Shogun9Jason MaskiellShea Eden58kg$26.00
Scr1Alpine Fox14Ms C Alderson59.5kg
Scr5Firerated10Koby JenningsAlexander Rae58.5kg
Scr8Hotspur Reale13Jackie BerimanBrian McGrath57.5kg
Scr10Grand Intention11Archie Alexander56.5kg
Scr13Master Of Mischief1Ms R Mangan55kg

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