Victoria · Friday 13 March 2026
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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The Valley @ Southside Cranbourne (Bm64)
Her good track record and proven ability at this level make her a genuine winning chance, though the lack of Cranbourne experience is a minor concern.
However, the long spell, poor fresh record at this track, and jockey concerns create doubt about her winning chances despite the class advantage.
- 1st3HeadbangerJordan Childs$4.00
- 2nd5ShinjinaEmily Pozman$2.50
- 3rd6Titahi BayDaniel Stackhouse$26.00
- 4th4Doubtland DivaDakotah Keane$7.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Headbanger | 4 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Shinjina | 3 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Titahi Bay | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | M W Walker | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Doubtland Diva | 6 | Dakotah Keane | A W Noonan | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Odessa | 2 | Jackson Radley | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Frostnip | 1 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $6.50 |
Cardinia Plumbing Solutions Mdn Plate
Ottolenghi presents as the most reliable winning chance with two placings from three starts and proven form at 1400m. The inside barrier suits her forward racing pattern, and the Busuttin & Young stable typically has horses ready second-up.
Perfect Night offers strong value dropping from Group 2 company to maiden level. The class drop is significant and should see her competitive.
Pol Rogeur showed significant improvement last start with a close second at Werribee over this distance. The good barrier draw allows tactical flexibility, and the improving form trend suggests he's finding his mark.
Despite the wide barrier, his class and recent form suggest he can overcome the draw.
- 1st1Cadillac SamJye McNeil$19.00
- 2nd12Perfect NightLuke Currie$4.00
- 3rd9IftiharJamie Mott$51.00
- 4th5Pol RogeurJake Noonan$17.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cadillac Sam | 5 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Perfect Night | 8 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Iftihar | 12 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Pol Rogeur | 3 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Ottolenghi | 1 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $1.85 |
| 6th | 13 | Patriot Wolf | 4 | Glen Thompson | 58kg | $151.00 | |
| 7th | 3 | Kokonda | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | Craig Weeding | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Angling Angel | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Aurora's Belt | 6 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Zeffirelli | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | Alexander Rae | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Cold Aza Beer | 9 | Harry Coffey | E & D Browne | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Luv Me Luv You | 11 | Ben Kennedy | Cameron Templeton | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Let It Beel | 13 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg |
Make-A-Wish (Bm66)
The progressive 4-year-old gelding won impressively last start at this exact track and distance, showing he handles Cranbourne's unique characteristics. Despite the class rise, his perfect record here and strong connections make him the most reliable winning chance in a competitive field.
His strong place record and weight relief make him a genuine threat, though the sharp class rise and limited experience are question marks.
Her inside barrier and light weight provide tactical advantages, while the in-form Melham booking suggests stable confidence despite the extended break.
- 1st2OveractiveJamie Mott$2.60
- 2nd3PhineasBen Melham$3.80
- 3rd1BlakmaxCraig Newitt$10.00
- 4th8O Cara MiaJamie Melham$5.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Overactive | 4 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Phineas | 3 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Blakmax | 6 | Craig Newitt | Shawn Mathrick | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | O Cara Mia | 1 | Jamie Melham | Edward Cummings | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Late Harvest | 8 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Standard Deviation | 7 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Couldthisbetheone | 5 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Elvis | 2 | Logan McNeil | Daniel Williams | 56.5kg |
Happy Birthday John Souness (Bm70)
The barrier draw allows her to position forward in what shapes as a fast tempo, suiting her racing pattern. Despite some form inconsistency, the combination of factors suggests she's ready to break through.
A Diva's impressive 40% strike rate and first-up winning record make her a serious contender despite the long spell.
The inside barrier allows her to control the race from the front, which suits the track's tendency to favor leaders. Her recent form shows consistency with two thirds, and the slight class drop is positive. The main concerns are the weight burden and jockey's limited track experience.
Her 2nd placing at this track 13 days ago demonstrates current fitness and track suitability.
- 1st3A DivaBen Melham$3.00
- 2nd1Trial By PressHolly Durnan$4.60
- 3rd5BrutalinaLogan Bates$6.00
- 4th2Autumn SlideRyan Houston$7.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | A Diva | 5 | Ben Melham | Richard Laming | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Trial By Press | 1 | Holly Durnan | G Eurell | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Brutalina | 4 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Autumn Slide | 6 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Yoomee Wonder | 2 | Jye McNeil | Mitchell Freedman | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Hot Chips | 3 | Jackson Radley | John McArdle | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Thunder Hawk | 8 | Jordan Childs | Lucy Yeomans | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Snappy Pierro | 7 | Liam Riordan | Ms D Chapman | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Here The Crowd | 9 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 56.5kg |
Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Final - Series 2 (Bm84)
Philosopher presents as the most logical winner having won his last start at this exact track and distance. His 2 wins from 3 starts at Cranbourne demonstrates clear track affinity, while the inside barrier perfectly suits his racing pattern.
Shirshov brings solid second-up statistics and recent race fitness to this assignment. His excellent second-up record (71% place rate) combined with the inside barrier and light weight provides multiple advantages.
The 7.5kg weight advantage over the topweight provides a substantial edge in a competitive field.
- 1st4Port AlbertJamie Mott$6.50
- 2nd7CannyworthLuke Cartwright$6.50
- 3rd3UnflinchingLogan Bates$10.00
- 4th5ShirshovLachlan Neindorf$3.70
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Port Albert | 5 | Jamie Mott | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Cannyworth | 4 | Luke Cartwright | Glen Thompson | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Unflinching | 7 | Logan Bates | Shawn Mathrick | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Shirshov | 2 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 2 | Philosopher | 1 | Emily Pozman | E Jusufovic | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 1 | Katsu | 6 | Dakotah Keane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Always Enuff | 3 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 55kg |
Powerflo Solutions Summer Middle Distance Series Final (Bm70)
Grey Ice presents as the most logical winner having scored impressively last start at this exact track and distance. The combination of proven course form and strong recent performance makes her hard to beat despite the wide draw.
The Cumani-trained gelding has shown he can compete at this level with recent placings at quality venues.
His perfect record at Cranbourne over 2025m and strong overall strike rate make him a serious threat. The inside barrier is ideal, though the class rise and weight burden are concerns.
Make It Sweet represents excellent value dropping significantly in class from Open company to BM70. The blinkers-off gear change could provide the edge needed, and her overall record suggests she's well-suited to this distance range.
- 1st2BergasunLinda Meech$13.00
- 2nd9Desert AnthemCian Macredmond$6.00
- 3rd13Make It SweetLuke Cartwright$8.50
- 4th6WarchimeDaniel Stackhouse$31.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bergasun | 4 | Linda Meech | Shane Jackson | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Desert Anthem | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Make It Sweet | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Craig Weeding | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Warchime | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Brett Scott | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Olney | 15 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Mickidabeel | 16 | Koby Jennings | Aaron Laing | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Vizie | 2 | Logan Bates | Chris Calthorpe | 53.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Grey Ice | 9 | Ben Melham | S B Laming | 61.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Time Allowed | 7 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $2.35 |
| 10th | 4 | Powerful Torque | 3 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Fulfilled | 11 | Emily Pozman | C Maher | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Thinking Gold | 12 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Mozu Marcassin | 13 | Matthew Cumani | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | The Western Front | 1 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | All So Clear | 14 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Whisky Moon | 8 | Jye McNeil | Alexander Rae | 55kg |
Ladbrokes Summer Sprint Series Final (Bm78)
Laa De Sha's perfect Cranbourne record and last-start victory in this grade make him a strong contender. His barrier 1 draw positions him perfectly to control the tempo, and the Hayes stable's excellent strike rate with this jockey combination adds confidence.
The class drop from BM84 to BM78 provides a key advantage, and her recent Flemington placing shows current form. However, her moderate wet track record and inconsistent pattern create some concern.
Fluent represents excellent value dropping significantly in class after competing in Listed company. Her perfect record with Coffey and recent winning form at this level suggest she's well-placed despite the wide draw.
- 1st3MytemptationLachlan Neindorf$9.00
- 2nd2Laa De ShaJackson Radley$3.80
- 3rd1Celsius StarLogan Bates$21.00
- 4th5Duchess ZouJamie Melham$2.10
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mytemptation | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | E Jusufovic | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Laa De Sha | 1 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Celsius Star | 4 | Logan Bates | Shawn Mathrick | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Duchess Zou | 2 | Jamie Melham | C Maher | 57kg | $2.10 |
| 5th | 8 | Fluent | 10 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Prevailed | 7 | Jye McNeil | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Luna Cat | 5 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Call Him Iggy | 3 | Emily Pozman | Mathew Smerdon | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Tango Jewel | 9 | Zac Spain | Jamie Edwards | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Excess | 11 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Ka Ying Cheer | 8 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg |
Lawn Rules Hcp (66)
Blue Hawaiian offers strong place prospects with her exceptional 78% place rate and ideal barrier draw. The Moody-Coleman stable has her in good form as evidenced by her recent Sandown placing, and the minimum weight allocation provides a significant advantage.
The three-year-old showed maturity beyond his experience, but faces a significant class test stepping from maiden company to Restricted 66 grade.
The Busuttin-Young stable excels with first-up runners, and Neindorf's current form adds confidence. The 176-day spell is concerning, but her proven first-up ability and track familiarity make her a worthwhile value play despite the wide barrier and soft track concerns.
- 1st7LawboroughThomas Stockdale$7.00
- 2nd6Blue HawaiianEmily Pozman$2.05
- 3rd1BrandjamLuke Cartwright$4.60
- 4th2KyleJye McNeil$5.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lawborough | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Blue Hawaiian | 1 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 1 | Brandjam | 4 | Luke Cartwright | Glen Thompson | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Kyle | 3 | Jye McNeil | E Jusufovic | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Podargoni | 5 | Beau Mertens | Rory Hunter | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Ferocious Frankie | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | T Busuttin & N Young | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Quebeck | 7 | Nathan Dunn | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Millennium Blade | 6 | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Small Town Hero | 2 | Jake Noonan | Brett Conlon | 56kg |
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