★ Top pick3rd
2Iftihar
Third here last start over 1400m shows she's ready to break through. Strong jockey/trainer combination and likely forward position suit the predicted tempo.
Victoria · Friday 27 March 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.
Top pick won2/729%
Any tip won5/771%
Top pick placed5/771%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Mdn Plate
17:45 local1400mMaiden$45,000
Winner4. ParvenuSP $3.70
2nd pick2nd
5Savannah Queen
Showed improvement last start and breeding suggests the step up to 1400m will suit. Quality connections and jockey booking indicate stable confidence, but lack of soft track experience and wide draw are concerns in a competitive maiden.
3rd pickScratched
6Tisseyre
The class runner dropping significantly in grade after Group 2 exposure. Value exists if fitness holds up.
Value pickWon
4Parvenu
- 1st4ParvenuDaniel Stackhouse$3.70
- 2nd5Savannah QueenLuke Nolen$2.40
- 3rd2IftiharJamie Mott$3.80
- 4th1Crush PuppyZac Spain$51.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Parvenu | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | G M Begg | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Savannah Queen | 6 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Iftihar | 5 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Crush Puppy | 4 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Kokoro Time | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | G M Begg | 57kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Tisseyre | 2 | Craig Newitt | K & K Keys | 57kg |
Hygain Edge Mdn Plate
18:15 local1600mMaiden$45,000
Winner2. Impulsive ReactionSP $1.60
★ Top pickWon
2Impulsive Reaction
Impulsive Reaction showed genuine ability when placing second on debut at Warrnambool. The Busuttin & Young stable excels with lightly raced horses, and Neindorf's 67% strike rate with this stable is exceptional.
2nd pick5th
3Mykindakandy
The addition of blinkers first time from the ideal barrier 3 draw could provide the winning edge he needs to break through.
3rd pick2nd
7Panda's Spectrum
Panda's Spectrum represents the Hayes stable quality with Luke Currie's booking indicating confidence. Her soft track experience gives her an edge over most rivals, and the close-up fifth last start suggests ability to improve with more experience.
Value pick3rd
6Olympia Fields
Olympia Fields offers value as a Hayes stable runner showing improvement.
- 1st2Impulsive ReactionLachlan Neindorf$1.60
- 2nd7Panda's SpectrumLuke Currie$8.00
- 3rd6Olympia FieldsCeline Gaudray$26.00
- 4th1Colour CircleJackie Beriman$15.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Impulsive Reaction | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Panda's Spectrum | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Olympia Fields | 5 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Colour Circle | 2 | Jackie Beriman | Brian McGrath | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Mykindakandy | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | C I Brown | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Skilled Sailor | 4 | Craig Newitt | Timothy Grace | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Our William | 6 | Sheridan Clarke | J F Moloney | 59kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Tennessee Link | 1 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 57kg |
Summerset Retirement Village Cranbourne North Mdn Plate
18:45 local1000mMaiden$45,000
Winner11. SunblissSP $2.60
★ Top pick3rd
10Rudolfina
The significant class drop from Listed level to Maiden, combined with her inside barrier draw that suits Cranbourne's leader bias, makes her the logical choice despite being winless.
2nd pick2nd
9Rubare
Rubare brings Listed race experience to this Maiden field and the Luke Nolen booking signals stable intent. The tongue tie first time and significant class drop are positive signs, though the wide barrier presents challenges at this leader-biased track.
3rd pick5th
2Around The Marx
The gear change and in-form jockey booking suggest further improvement is expected, with the inside barrier draw a significant advantage.
Value pickWon
11Sunbliss
Sunbliss represents value as a debut runner with strong jockey/trainer connections.
- 1st11SunblissJamie Melham$2.60
- 2nd9RubareLuke Nolen$3.60
- 3rd10RudolfinaCeline Gaudray$4.00
- 4th3Barwon HeightsLuke Currie$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Sunbliss | 7 | Jamie Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Rubare | 9 | Luke Nolen | Nick Ryan | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Rudolfina | 1 | Celine Gaudray | C Maher | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Barwon Heights | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Around The Marx | 2 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Dance The Boogie | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Aragog | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Queen Of The Top | 6 | Beau Mertens | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Covert Action | 11 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Some Cry Wolf | 8 | Sheridan Clarke | J E & C Ledger | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Fox Phire | 5 | Craig Newitt | Shane Jackson | 56kg |
Paint Place Cranbourne (Bm66)
19:15 local1000mBenchmark 66$40,000
Winner6. Magnabelle RoyaleSP $2.60
★ Top pick2nd
8Caffettiera
Caffettiera presents as the standout selection dropping significantly in class from Group 3 company. Second up from spell with a perfect record at this stage, she ran an excellent second at Pakenham last start in stronger company. The Freedman stable and Jamie Mott combination is firing, and despite the wide barrier, her class edge should prove decisive in this field.
2nd pickWon
6Magnabelle Royale
Magnabelle Royale brings an unbeaten record and strong first-up credentials to this assignment. Her wins on soft and heavy tracks are particularly relevant given today's conditions. The Moloney/Laurie combination is proven, and the tongue tie addition suggests connections expect improvement. The class rise is a concern, but her perfect record demands respect.
Value pick6th
5Gin Spirit
Gin Spirit represents excellent value dropping dramatically in class from Group/Listed company. The Hayes stable rarely runs horses without a chance, and the significant weight drop combined with Luke Currie's booking suggests confidence.
- 1st6Magnabelle RoyalePatrick Moloney$2.60
- 2nd8CaffettieraJamie Mott$2.90
- 3rd3VolatileLuke Cartwright$7.50
- 4th2Croatian ArtDakotah Keane$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Magnabelle Royale | 8 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Caffettiera | 7 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | Volatile | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Croatian Art | 3 | Dakotah Keane | M & L Cerchi | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Reasonable Point | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Gin Spirit | 5 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Peintre's Pride | 9 | Caitlin Hollowood | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Sleeping Tiger | 6 | Melea Castle | Ms R Waymouth | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | El Pibe De Oro | 4 | Emily Pozman | Nick Ryan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Yeah Right | 10 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 57kg |
Shawn Mendis Lawyers (Bm62)
19:45 local1300mBenchmark 62$40,000
Winner6. Lady SadlerSP $2.45
★ Top pickWon
6Lady Sadler
Lady Sadler represents the standout value proposition dropping from Group 2 company to BM62. The Luke Nolen booking and inside barrier position align perfectly with Cranbourne's strong leader bias. Her second-up record is perfect (1:1-0-0) and the significant class drop should see her competitive despite the fitness concerns from the 147-day break.
2nd pick2nd
3Eco Force
Eco Force brings consistent form and the significant gear change of blinkers first time. The Begg stable excels with provincial runners and the barrier draw provides tactical options. While yet to break through beyond maiden level, the combination of class stable, gear change, and consistent recent placings makes her a genuine winning chance.
3rd pickScratched
4Sabeeria
Sabeeria's perfect second-up record and last-start maiden win create appeal despite the long spell. The inside barrier suits Cranbourne's bias and the tongue tie addition suggests trainer confidence. However, the 134-day break and significant class rise from maiden company present substantial risks for a lightly-raced filly.
Value pick4th
9Snappy Pierro
Snappy Pierro offers value based on her strong recent placings and proven ability at the distance. The jockey/horse combination has been successful and she's dropping slightly in class.
- 1st6Lady SadlerLuke Nolen$2.45
- 2nd3Eco ForceLachlan Neindorf$2.60
- 3rd5Ferocious FrankieBeau Mertens$12.00
- 4th9Snappy PierroJason Maskiell$11.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Lady Sadler | 3 | Luke Nolen | C W McDonald | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 3 | Eco Force | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | G M Begg | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Ferocious Frankie | 1 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Snappy Pierro | 7 | Jason Maskiell | Ms D Chapman | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Heavenly Kiss | 8 | Jamie Mott | Danny Beasley | 62kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Big Star | 6 | Holly Durnan | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Love Symbol | 9 | Luke Currie | N A Blackiston | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Sabeeria | 2 | Zac Spain | C I Brown | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Titahi Bay | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | M W Walker | 58.5kg |
Designer Coolrooms (Bm62)
20:15 local2025mBenchmark 62$40,000
Winner5. So SuaveSP $2.90
★ Top pick5th
1Eye For An Eye
Eye For An Eye stands out as the most logical winner with a proven soft track record including two wins from his last five starts on rain-affected surfaces. The class drop from BM70 to BM62 is significant, and his inside barrier draw suits Cranbourne's leader-biased profile.
2nd pick2nd
9Just Jenni
Just Jenni brings the best recent form into this race with consistent placings in her last three starts. The lightly raced mare has clear upside and draws well for tactical positioning.
3rd pick3rd
7Presley
Presley offers excellent value as a second-up runner with a superb soft track record. His distance credentials are strong, and the inside barrier draw suits Cranbourne perfectly. The disappointing first-up run can be forgiven given his pattern of improvement second-up, making him an attractive each-way proposition.
Value pick4th
11Purler Patch
Purler Patch represents outstanding value with his perfect soft track record and significant class drop.
- 1st5So SuaveLuke Currie$2.90
- 2nd9Just JenniLachlan Neindorf$3.60
- 3rd7PresleyJake Noonan$13.00
- 4th11Purler PatchZac Spain$8.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | So Suave | 7 | Luke Currie | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 9 | Just Jenni | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | Lloyd Kennewell | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Presley | 3 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Purler Patch | 12 | Zac Spain | K & K Keys | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Eye For An Eye | 4 | Luke Nolen | J Leek Jnr | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Zeusmas | 2 | Caitlin Hollowood | Mitchell Leek | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 4 | West Indies | 11 | Craig Newitt | M W Walker | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Xtrarevz | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Margot McDougal | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Tactfull | 9 | Melea Castle | Rory Hunter | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Rocket Lad | 5 | Ben Kennedy | Rachael Cunningham | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Castrofrancaru | 10 | Emily Pozman | Mitchell Leek | 55kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Lunar Force | 8 | Jamie Mott | R D Griffiths | 60kg |
VTR Medical (Bm62)
20:45 local1500mBenchmark 62$40,000
Winner7. TopmostSP $5.50
★ Top pick4th
1Deadly Press
Deadly Press presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form and suitability. His close second at Yarra Glen 11 days ago demonstrates current fitness, while his soft track record (4 placings from 7 starts) is ideal for today's Soft 6 conditions. The class drop from BM64 to BM62 provides a significant advantage, and despite the wide barrier, his proven ability and current form make him the most reliable selection.
2nd pick5th
11Princess Montecito
Princess Montecito offers strong each-way value with her significant class drop from Group company to BM62. The Luke Nolen booking and first-time blinkers suggest connections expect improvement, making her a solid threat despite recent inconsistency.
3rd pick2nd
13Lethal Thoughts
Lethal Thoughts brings consistent recent form with three placings from his last four starts. Despite the weight burden, his consistency makes him a reliable each-way chance.
Value pick7th
4Hollerasaurous
The Hayes stable rarely runs horses unless they're competitive, and the Luke Currie booking reinforces confidence.
- 1st7TopmostBeau Mertens$5.50
- 2nd13Lethal ThoughtsEmily Pozman$5.50
- 3rd3My Roca FellaCeline Gaudray$9.50
- 4th1Deadly PressDaniel Stackhouse$4.60
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Topmost | 1 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | Lethal Thoughts | 3 | Emily Pozman | C Maher | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | My Roca Fella | 10 | Celine Gaudray | John McArdle | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Deadly Press | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | Nick Ryan | 61kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 11 | Princess Montecito | 9 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Heironaut | 4 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Hollerasaurous | 2 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Abrafo | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 59kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ioane | 12 | Jake Noonan | Amy & Ash Yargi | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sabertooth | 7 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Dual Award | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Clayton Douglas | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Norwoods | 6 | Bree Temple | Rachael Cunningham | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | The Arrow | 5 | Luke Cartwright | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg |
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