Youth, fitness post 8-day back-up and Currie's track form outweigh limited distance wins. Best pure form in low-reliability maiden.
Victoria · Friday 24 April 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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Ladbrokes Popular SRM Mdn Plate
Experienced mare with barrier 1 perfectly suiting Cranbourne's inside draw edge and on-speed track profile. Lacks killer blow but map/tempo favour forward settling in maiden volatility.
Barrier 2 and light weight key for on-speed Cranbourne staying trip. Recent staying placings (2nd at 2520m Cranbourne) show stamina, Dunn yard targets maidens well. First-up record fair but spell freshness suits fast tempo. Solid top-3 form threat despite no wins.
Form consistent in maidens, maps midfield on fast tempo track.
- 1st7ZeynoJake Noonan$3.80
- 2nd5TisseyreLuke Currie$1.60
- 3rd3KaddariZac Spain$12.00
- 4th1Autumn DiamondsJackie Beriman$8.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Zeyno | 5 | Jake Noonan | Julius Sandhu | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Tisseyre | 4 | Luke Currie | K & K Keys | 57.5kg | $1.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Kaddari | 1 | Zac Spain | Ms B Dunn | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Autumn Diamonds | 7 | Jackie Beriman | Rhiannon Schiffer | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Ranselot | 2 | Emily Pozman | Ms B Dunn | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Zephartie | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Rhys Archard | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Downtherabbithole | 6 | Nathan Punch | Brian McGrath | 58kg |
Minuteman Press Narre Warren Hcp (66)
Quebeck third on proven Cranbourne affinity (5:1-1-1 track) and good T/D record. Second up suits (3:1-0-0), barrier 5 allows midfield role in fast tempo. Gear changes first time could improve, reliable place chance despite recent plain runs.
Midfield from barrier 4 suits fast tempo/on-speed track bias.
Quickaz offers strong value as second pick with ideal barrier 2 suiting Cranbourne's on-speed/front-half bias. Second up from spell with class drop, light weight, likely prominent map in fast tempo. Inside draw upgrades chances despite no 1200m wins.
Young 3yo in regular prep, could roll forward in fast tempo.
- 1st3QuebeckJett Stanley$2.80
- 2nd2Golden SpritzBeau Mertens$1.90
- 3rd5Yeah RightLuke Cartwright$9.00
- 4th7New York ScandalLiana Wood$21.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Quebeck | 5 | Jett Stanley | Nathan Dunn | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Golden Spritz | 7 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Yeah Right | 1 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 7 | New York Scandal | 3 | Liana Wood | Aaron Laing | 51kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Mamuno | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | C I Brown | 58kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Brandjam | 4 | Ryan Houston | Glen Thompson | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Quickaz | 2 | Alexander Rae | 56kg |
Bunyip Equipment Mdn Plate
Cranbourne on-speed bias suits forward-settling debutants.
Recent runs competitive despite conditions; fitness edge in fast-tempo setup. Barrier OK for on-speed Cranbourne but needs luck from midfield.
Strong formlines with multiple placings including recent narrow 2nd.
Excellent value roughy for place.
- 1st6AstiquerLuke Currie$1.80
- 2nd3Dun GracefullyCaitlin Hollowood$11.00
- 3rd4Gypsy MoonLiana Wood$61.00
- 4th1AttumaLogan Bates$4.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Astiquer | 6 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Dun Gracefully | 9 | Caitlin Hollowood | Ms C Martindale | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Gypsy Moon | 5 | Liana Wood | I M Pankhurst | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Attuma | 2 | Logan Bates | Ms W Kelly | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Sternin | 8 | Beau Mertens | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 2 | Back Street Girl | 7 | Jackie Beriman | I M Pankhurst | 58kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Karumba Girl | 11 | Olivia East | Grant & Peter Dalziel | 55kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Glisk | 3 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Prestige Miami | 1 | Julius Sandhu | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Privateer | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Shiny Diamond | 4 | Gavin Bedggood | 57.5kg |
Skye Excavations Mdn Plate
Blinkers first time from top trainer Warren enhances forward run to exploit Cranbourne's on-speed bias. Barrier concern offset by proven resilience.
Barrier 3 ideal for Cranbourne leaders' bias in sprint. Improving margins and fitness suit very fast tempo. Solid jockey/trainer combo.
Recent 3rd at Geelong second-up shows fitness progression. Snitzel filly from powerhouse stable maps midfield-forward from barrier 5 to suit Cranbourne tempo. Jockey Neindorf in career-best form.
Andjuliet represents value as debutant with no form penalty per rules. Barrier 4 ideal for Cranbourne on-speed sprint, Jye McNeil (strong track record) signals intent from reliable trainer Griffiths. Stable form underpins selection.
- 1st7Blondie's AwardZac Spain$4.20
- 2nd6AndjulietJye McNeil$2.05
- 3rd4Weasel SeaBeau Mertens$5.00
- 4th1DonebravoJett Stanley$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Blondie's Award | 3 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Andjuliet | 4 | Jye McNeil | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 4 | Weasel Sea | 11 | Beau Mertens | Jason Warren | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Donebravo | 1 | Jett Stanley | D C Harrison | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Morning Ralph | 6 | Luke Cartwright | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | French Intrigue | 8 | Luke Currie | Logan McGill | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Truly Icconic | 2 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Congress Of Vienna | 10 | Melea Castle | Marcus Fahler | 57kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Last Piece | 9 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Boa Vista | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | On My Own | 7 | Geon Singh | 59.5kg |
Travis Harrison Apprentice Cup (Bm66)
Dapper Darri maps prominently from barrier 4 as likely leader in very fast tempo. Cranbourne T/D winner dropping in class, recent Sale 2nd showed fitness second up (strong record). On-speed bias and inside draw perfect for track pattern despite weight; clear top threat.
Blethyn's barrier 2 and Cranbourne 1000m win make it ideal for on-speed track.
Best finishing strength suits very fast tempo, can position forward enough for Cranbourne's on-speed bias despite barrier 7.
Blinkers again a key gear change, light weight and solid Good 4 form.
- 1st2BlethynEmily Pozman$2.90
- 2nd9Pocket SizeNadia Daniels$19.00
- 3rd8OctrainDylan Dean$31.00
- 4th7Marilyn's EdgeLogan Bates$2.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Blethyn | 2 | Emily Pozman | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 9 | Pocket Size | 8 | Nadia Daniels | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Octrain | 5 | Dylan Dean | M Croston & G Gilmour | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Marilyn's Edge | 1 | Logan Bates | Shawn Mathrick | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Dapper Darri | 4 | Luke Cartwright | Shea Eden | 61.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Blackberry Bomb | 3 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Croatian Art | 9 | Dakotah Keane | M & L Cerchi | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Bangholme | 6 | Liana Wood | A R McGregor | 54kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Aqueduct | 7 | Olivia East | T & C McEvoy | 60.5kg |
TJ Harrison Plate (Bm62)
Barrier 1 perfectly suits Cranbourne's on-speed bias where leaders dominate 400m positioning. Recent Warrnambool maiden win shows stamina; class rise manageable with superior speed. Fast tempo suits her forward map.
Freedman stable and Neindorf booking strong. Good track record modest but draw overcomes; fast tempo suits if holds speed.
Barrier 4 maps midfield-forward to exploit track bias. Second-up (1:0-1-0) with fitness edge. Class rise concern but recent form (422x1) progressive. Jockey winless recently tempers enthusiasm vs better connections above.
Barrier 3 maps forward for Cranbourne bias; good track suited (2:1-1-0). Da Rose 100% on her.
- 1st3White Hot MamaDakotah Keane$2.90
- 2nd4Till QueenZac Spain$3.30
- 3rd2SketchLachlan Neindorf$2.40
- 4th5Fearless MonarchJye McNeil$21.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | White Hot Mama | 4 | Dakotah Keane | C W McDonald | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Till Queen | 1 | Zac Spain | Archie Alexander | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Sketch | 2 | Lachlan Neindorf | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Fearless Monarch | 7 | Jye McNeil | A R McGregor | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Rose Sangria | 3 | Jade Da Rose | D C Harrison | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Red Paree | 5 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Mahsay | 8 | Ruby Lamont | R J Meunier | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Samand | 6 | Sheridan Clarke | John Keane | 55kg |
Ladbrokes Sabaj Mile (Bm62)
Top form pick with outstanding Cranbourne record (5:2-0-0) including T&D win and recent BM62 victory here. Maps midfield in fast tempo suiting Cranbourne on-speed bias. Recent win outweighs latest BM66 5th.
Distance proven (3:2-0-0), second-up sharpener suits (3:1-1-1). Elite stable but class rise concern after recent 4th.
Barrier 4 and recent BM62 win make strong case for on-speed Cranbourne pattern. Good track record (4:2-0-0), maps forward in likely leaders group. Solid place claimer in fast tempo.
Recent 1600m 2nd at Pakenham shows stamina in fast tempo. Cranbourne pattern suits if gets forward position.
- 1st2CouldthisbetheoneJake Noonan$4.80
- 2nd4Mahers LandingBeau Mertens$6.00
- 3rd5Count Of ToulouseEmily Pozman$31.00
- 4th3The NegotiatorLachlan Neindorf$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Couldthisbetheone | 4 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 61kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Mahers Landing | 9 | Beau Mertens | G M Begg | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Count Of Toulouse | 8 | Emily Pozman | Dale Short | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | The Negotiator | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | C I Brown | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Finance Shogun | 6 | Olivia East | Shea Eden | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 8 | Dancing Dolly | 1 | Logan Bates | Archie Alexander | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Tight Grip | 7 | Zac Spain | N G Eades | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Immerse | 2 | Jett Stanley | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Elvis | 3 | Logan McNeil | Daniel Williams | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
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