Victoria · Friday 20 March 2026
Cranbourne tips and results
Our top pick won 6 of 7 races at Cranbourne. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladbrokes Mega Multi Mdn Plate
Second up from spell with gear change suggests improvement expected.
The step up in distance suits, and good track conditions align with previous form. While still a maiden, the progression suggests a breakthrough win is imminent.
Recent gear changes and second up from spell suggest improvement from disappointing last start. The multiple close seconds indicate a win is overdue.
- 1st4Radical DudeJamie Mott$1.30
- 2nd5WyandraEmily Pozman$5.50
- 3rd1Discover LupinoLuke Cartwright$11.00
- 4th6AdavaleZac Spain$12.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Radical Dude | 4 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Wyandra | 7 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Discover Lupino | 5 | Luke Cartwright | C I Brown | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Adavale | 1 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Galactic Force | 2 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Little Richo | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | J D Sadler | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Prague Pride | 3 | Dakotah Keane | C W McDonald | 54kg |
Springvale RSL Mdn Plate
Jewel Of Heaven represents significant stable intent with Luke Nolen's booking after a 272-day break. The Frankel filly's breeding suggests 1200m will suit better than her debut 1212m effort. Barrier 1 provides tactical advantage and the extended preparation indicates this has been a target.
Le Notre offers value based on improving form and exceptional jockey/trainer statistics. The recent third at Stony Creek shows progression, and Logan Bates' 35% recent strike rate combined with 40% partnership success with Laming provides confidence despite the wide draw.
Second up fitness edge and consistent close finishes suggest she's ready to break through.
The filly has been competitive in stronger company and drops significantly in grade. Despite Cartwright's poor recent form, their established partnership and the horse's consistent efforts suggest she's overpriced.
- 1st8Jewel Of HeavenLuke Nolen$1.85
- 2nd6Dame FlorenceThomas Stockdale$3.40
- 3rd9Le NotreLogan Bates$3.80
- 4th1Assertive SwayBen Kennedy$151.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Jewel Of Heaven | 1 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 6 | Dame Florence | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Le Notre | 9 | Logan Bates | S B Laming | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Assertive Sway | 8 | Ben Kennedy | Ms R Kelly | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Gal Ali | 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | Aaron Laing | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Diamond Eye | 4 | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Angelotti | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Circus Circus | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Farakta | 3 | Jye McNeil | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg |
Hertz Mdn Plate
The strong Mott/Sandhu partnership and forward racing pattern make him ideally suited to control this moderate tempo race at Cranbourne's short straight track.
Siva Tau presents strong second-up appeal with proven credentials at this stage of preparation. The step up in trip should suit his racing pattern perfectly for this Cranbourne staying test.
So Vogue brings the field's best place record at 33% and attracts quality jockey McNeil. Despite recent form decline, his consistent placing ability and proven staying credentials make him a strong each-way proposition in this competitive maiden field at the staying distance.
Bates' excellent recent form adds further appeal for this value play in the staying maiden.
- 1st4Luigi The BraveJamie Mott$1.75
- 2nd7Noble FalconThomas Stockdale$12.00
- 3rd8Siva TauCraig Newitt$5.50
- 4th6St DominicLuke Nolen$21.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Luigi The Brave | 5 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 59.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 7 | Noble Falcon | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Siva Tau | 8 | Craig Newitt | E & D Browne | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | St Dominic | 9 | Luke Nolen | Jason Chandler | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 9 | The Long Mover | 7 | Logan McNeil | R J Blacker | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Aki | 1 | Luke Williams | J G Brooks | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 5 | So Vogue | 3 | Jye McNeil | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| Scr | 2 | Charlie Messy Hair | 4 | Logan Bates | Jessica Pateman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Delphian | 2 | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg |
Core Protective Group Mdn Plate
The consistent placing record and elite connections suggest this drop in grade could finally produce a breakthrough win.
The consistent fourth placings demonstrate reliability, while Jye McNeil's booking and the horse's Zoustar breeding suggest strong potential at this longer distance.
Written Story presents solid place prospects with proven Cranbourne form including a third at this distance. The second up statistics show improvement potential, and the inside barrier provides tactical advantage in what should be a genuinely run race.
The recent third placing and first-time gear change suggest improvement, while the Zac Spain booking adds confidence to this value proposition.
- 1st2Let It BeelLuke Nolen$1.60
- 2nd6Written StoryThomas Stockdale$13.00
- 3rd3ZoudeadlyZac Spain$6.50
- 4th4Packers JourneyJason Maskiell$101.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Let It Beel | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Written Story | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | Clayton Douglas | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Zoudeadly | 5 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Packers Journey | 8 | Jason Maskiell | M Sell | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Salarae | 7 | Jye McNeil | C I Brown | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Pasifae | 6 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Flying Riches | 2 | Ben Kennedy | Rachael Cunningham | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Elegant Contessa | 9 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Power Of Money | 1 | Koby Jennings | Brad Cunningham | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
Happy 100th Birthday Don Smith (Bm62)
Finance Shogun emerges as the standout selection based on pure form analysis. The significant class drop from BM56 to BM62 level, combined with proven Cranbourne form, makes him the most likely winner despite the distance step-up.
Villa Seventynine represents excellent value as second-up from spell.
- 1st2Finance ShogunOlivia East$5.00
- 2nd3Bold StrikeBeau Mertens$2.15
- 3rd7RyanmanAmy Herrmann$4.00
- 4th4Super SolarJamie Mott$5.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Finance Shogun | 6 | Olivia East | Shea Eden | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Bold Strike | 5 | Beau Mertens | C Maher | 59.5kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ryanman | 7 | Amy Herrmann | M & L Cerchi | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Super Solar | 8 | Jamie Mott | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Villa Seventynine | 3 | Bailey Kinninmont | Ms R Kelly | 59kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Miss Trustful | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Russian Roni | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Ms R Kelly | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Vincentina | 2 | Celine Gaudray | C Maher | 57kg |
Browns Sawdust & Shavings (Bm62)
Her proven 1200m ability, strong first-up record, and current form make her the logical choice despite carrying top weight. The Jye McNeil booking adds confidence to this selection.
The significant class drop and proven 1200m ability make her a genuine contender, though the barrier draw presents tactical challenges.
The ideal barrier draw and class drop provide strong positives, making her a genuine threat despite the quick backup and jockey concerns.
The return of blinkers and solid recent form pattern suggest she's capable of improvement, making her an attractive each-way proposition despite distance concerns.
- 1st6NerolaJordan Childs$19.00
- 2nd5IchiberuZac Spain$5.50
- 3rd1Jackie's MaidJye McNeil$3.10
- 4th8Dominant MissDakotah Keane$61.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Nerola | 8 | Jordan Childs | Simon Zahra | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Ichiberu | 4 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Jackie's Maid | 2 | Jye McNeil | Mitchell Freedman | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 8 | Dominant Miss | 5 | Dakotah Keane | K E Horobin | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Queen Amanjena | 6 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Serinda | 7 | Jamie Mott | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 7 | Charming Di | 3 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Struggle Street | 1 | Ruby Lamont | Reece Goodwin | 55.5kg |
Happy Anniversary Maria & George Lewandowski (Bm62)
Bold Response brings proven form at Cranbourne with a strong track record and recent consistent placings. The experienced gelding gets significant weight relief to 56kg and has excellent statistics at this distance. His local knowledge and proven ability at this level make him a reliable each-way proposition despite his last start disappointment.
Theology returns to the scene of his maiden victory with a perfect first-up record. The lightly-raced 3-year-old showed promise when winning here and Jamie Mott's booking suggests stable confidence. While the class rise is significant, his limited exposure and track-winning form provide hope for improvement in this grade.
The Nick Ryan-trained gelding has European breeding suggesting untapped class potential, and his breakthrough performance indicates he may have turned the corner.
Duel Venture offers significant value as a first-up specialist with a strong fresh record.
- 1st7Bold ResponseBailey Kinninmont$3.10
- 2nd2Titan Of ChoiceJye McNeil$7.50
- 3rd8Duel VentureBeau Mertens$8.00
- 4th3Freak Of NatureMakisha Salter$3.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Bold Response | 6 | Bailey Kinninmont | Julius Sandhu | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Titan Of Choice | 1 | Jye McNeil | Reece Goodwin | 61.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Duel Venture | 11 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Freak Of Nature | 3 | Makisha Salter | Jason Warren | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 9 | Ballistic Blue | 4 | Jordan Childs | Ms N Burke | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Absolute Power | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Theology | 8 | Jamie Mott | R D Griffiths | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Bon's Your Back | 7 | Jason Maskiell | Ms R Kelly | 62.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Louis Barthas | 10 | Nick Ryan | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Brazenga | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Cash Converter | 5 | Craig Newitt | Carly Thomas | 58.5kg |
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