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Cranbourne
Friday, 3 April 2026 · 8 Races
GFA Donate, Auction, Raffle Maiden Plate
Strike First
SPECIALThis horse is clearly the standout based on its consistent form string of multiple placings in similar company. With a 54% place rate and significant prizemoney, it's overdue for a maiden win and gets a good barrier with a capable jockey.
Sacre Bleu
SPECIALSacre Bleu has shown some glimpses of ability with a 3rd placing and a 20% place rate from limited starts. The inside barrier and jockey's claim could see an improved performance, making it a strong contender for a place.
La Divina
SPECIALWhile her form string isn't inspiring, this horse comes from a reputable stable (Greg Eurell) and has shown slight improvement in recent starts. Stepping up to 1600m might suit, making her an each-way chance if she can find more.
Tennessee Link
Another runner from the Eurell stable, this horse has only had two starts and finished unplaced in both. There's potential for improvement given the trainer, but it's a significant step up in distance and requires a big leap in form.
Autumn Diamonds Jackie Beriman
This horse has shown very little in its four career starts, with no placings and low prizemoney. While the barrier is good, a significant turnaround in form is required to be competitive here, making it a roughie at best.
Ive Got The Power
With eight starts and no placings, this horse has consistently performed poorly and lacks the form to suggest a win or place here. The wide barrier further diminishes its already slim chances.
Princess Vonlozzi Emily Pozman
This runner has consistently finished at the tail of the field in all five career starts, showing no signs of improvement. It's difficult to see it featuring against this field, making it a rank outsider.
Hertz Clayton Handicap
Eleanor Dumont (NZL)
SPECIALThis mare boasts an impressive 40% win rate and 60% place rate from only 5 starts, including two recent wins. Despite a slight class rise, her progressive form and inside barrier make her the top pick.
On Broadway
SPECIALThis mare boasts an impressive 40% win rate and 60% place rate from only 5 starts, including two recent wins. Despite a slight class rise, her progressive form and inside barrier make her the top pick.
Didn't Miss Many Zac Spain
SPECIALThis horse has a solid 25% win rate and 58% place rate, showing good ability in a competitive career. The recent form is fair, and the inside barrier draw is a positive for an each-way chance.
Villa Seventynine
Villa Seventynine has a decent win percentage from many starts and has shown flashes of good form with two wins earlier this preparation. However, recent runs have been less convincing, making this an each-way prospect at best.
This Time Girl (NZL) Emily Pozman
While capable on her day with a win two starts ago, This Time Girl's overall form is inconsistent and her last two runs have been poor. She needs to improve significantly to feature in this field.
Williamstown
Williamstown has a reasonable win rate but his recent form is very patchy, with a mix of good and poor performances. The wide barrier and inconsistent efforts make him a roughie in this competitive race.
Yahoo Bar
Despite high career earnings, Yahoo Bar's recent form is very poor, failing to place in his last eight starts. He is out of form and facing a tough challenge, making him a rank outsider.
Hertz Dandenong Maiden Plate
Gathers No Stone
SPECIALThis horse boasts the best recent form with a 2nd last start and a 3rd two starts prior, showing genuine improvement. With the highest prizemoney and a good barrier, it's the most likely winner in this weak maiden field.
Nikephoros
SPECIALDespite a long career without a win, this horse has shown some consistency with recent 3rd and 4th placings, indicating it's close to breaking through. The barrier draw is decent, and Maskiell is a capable jockey who could extract a strong performance.
Mr Crafty Teo Nugent
SPECIALThis horse has a distant 3rd placing in its past form, suggesting some ability, and has the highest career prizemoney in the field. However, recent form is poor (0 last start), and the wide barrier makes it a tougher ask.
Stormriser Emily Pozman
SPECIALThis horse has a distant 3rd placing in its past form, suggesting some ability, and has the highest career prizemoney in the field. However, recent form is poor (0 last start), and the wide barrier makes it a tougher ask.
Assertive Sway
This horse has had numerous starts without a win or placing, and recent form is consistently poor. While it has a good barrier, there's little to suggest it can compete with the better-performed runners in this field.
Don't Tell Harry Melea Castle
With the lowest prizemoney and a string of unplaced runs, this horse shows very little form to recommend it. Despite the inside barrier, it appears to be outclassed in this maiden event.
Hertz Frankston Maiden Plate
Blue Light Disco
SPECIALThis Maher-trained runner has shown consistent improvement, culminating in a strong second last start. With Jake Noonan aboard and drawing barrier 1, it's perfectly positioned to break its maiden.
Written Story
SPECIALDespite a last-start unplaced effort, Written Story boasts the highest prizemoney and a good place strike rate, including a second two starts back. With Celine Gaudray on board, it's a strong contender if it can reproduce its best form.
Easy Red Dylan Dunn
SPECIALDebuted with a promising third, indicating natural ability and potential for improvement over 1400m. With only one start, there's significant upside, making it an intriguing each-way prospect.
Love Me Tomorrow Teo Nugent
Showed some promise with a debut third but then faded last start. The step up to 1400m could suit, and with Teo Nugent retaining the ride, it's an each-way chance with improvement.
Rough Enuff
Had a reasonable debut third but subsequent runs have been average, suggesting it needs to find more to win. While it has some claims based on its first run, it's currently a roughie in this field.
Obon
Debuted with a fifth-place finish, which was fair but doesn't suggest immediate maiden-breaking ability. Needs to show significant improvement from its first outing to be competitive here.
Jet Thunder Liam Riordan
Has had numerous starts without a win and a low place percentage, indicating limited ability. While it has placed before, its recent form is not inspiring for a win here.
Gottaluvsport Valentin Le Boeuf
With five starts and no placings, its form string is consistently poor, suggesting it's well out of its depth. This horse is a definite rank outsider with very little chance.
Hertz Mitcham 3YO Maiden Plate
Lady Of Bronte Jett Stanley Trent Busuttin
SPECIALDespite a wide barrier, this debutant from the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young stable with Jett Stanley aboard is likely to be well-regarded. The stable has a strong record with first-starters, making it the top pick in this maiden field.
Logam
SPECIALAnother first-starter, Logam comes from the Cindy Alderson yard and has a favourable barrier 4. Debutants in these maidens often perform well, and this horse could be well-schooled for a strong showing.
Alcaraz
SPECIALThis debutant from the Mark Walker stable draws perfectly in barrier 1 with Rhys McLeod aboard. While unraced, the stable often presents well-prepared first-starters, making it a strong contender in a weak maiden.
Risky Whisky Dakotah Keane Michael
This debutant has the advantage of barrier 6 and comes from a stable that can produce a ready first-up runner. With no prior form to assess, it's an each-way chance based on potential and barrier.
Flamingo Flyer
With two unplaced runs, this horse has shown little on the track but gets a good barrier and Jason Maskiell. Improvement is needed, but the stable is capable of turning form around quickly.
Torokawa Zac Spain Shane Nichols
Drawing the widest barrier (11) for a debut at 1000m is a significant challenge. While Shane Nichols can produce a winner, the barrier makes this horse an each-way chance at best, relying on natural ability.
Real Heir
Despite a place percentage of 33% from three starts, the recent form is poor (8x30), and the last run was particularly disappointing. Improvement is required to be competitive here, making it a roughie.
Maya's Ace Ben, Will &
With two unplaced runs and a wide barrier, Maya's Ace has shown very little to suggest a win in this field. The form is poor, and it's difficult to see significant improvement here.
Ladbrokes Racing Extras in Multi Handicap
Lim's Bighorn
SPECIALDespite a last start unplaced run, this horse boasts the highest win percentage in the field at 35% and significant career earnings, indicating class. The inside barrier and a 1200m distance suit, making it a strong contender for the win.
Charmed Run (NZL)
SPECIALComing off a solid last prep with a win and a second, and a recent 6th suggesting fitness, Charmed Run has good win/place percentages. The inside barrier and Maskiell aboard make it a genuine threat.
Yamashita's Gold
SPECIALThis horse is in good form, winning last start and placing third the start prior, showing a promising upward trend. While its overall win percentage is moderate, the recent form and a reasonable barrier make it a strong each-way prospect.
Foxenberg
Foxenberg has a good win and place percentage for its limited starts, including a win two starts back, showing ability. The inside barrier is a plus, but consistency is a slight concern.
Maldini Zac Spain
This runner has been consistent with a win and two seconds in its last five starts, demonstrating good recent form. The inside barrier is favourable, but its overall win percentage is modest for this class.
Brandjam Teo Nugent
Brandjam has a recent win and a third, indicating it's in fair form, and its win percentage is respectable. However, the wider barrier draw and a step up in class could pose challenges.
Ti Tree Lad
Ti Tree Lad has shown glimpses of form with two wins recently, but its last start was poor and overall consistency is lacking. While the inside barrier is good, the high risk makes it a roughie.
Capper Thirtynine
Despite high career earnings and a decent place percentage, Capper Thirtynine's recent form string is concerning with no wins in its last ten starts. The horse appears to be out of winning form, making it a long shot.
Quickaz
This horse is lightly raced with only four starts and a single win, but its last two runs were unplaced and its place percentage is low. Stepping into a BM70 race, it faces a significant class challenge.
Hertz Cranbourne Handicap
Lil Orlov Teo Nugent
SPECIALBoasts excellent recent form (6321) including a last start win, indicating a horse in peak condition. With a high place percentage (75%) and the coveted inside barrier 1, this horse is a strong contender for the win.
Hotspur Reale
SPECIALShows consistent recent placings (12322) and a solid place percentage (55%), suggesting it's knocking on the door for a win. While its win rate is low, the form indicates it's competitive in this class and barrier 5 is favourable.
Electric Star Dakotah Keane
SPECIALHas a promising career start with a win and a 50% place rate from only 4 starts. Although coming off a break (1x44x3), its last start was a third and it has upside in this class, but the wider barrier 7 adds a slight risk.
Supido's Choice
Has shown flashes of ability with two wins, but recent form is inconsistent (51210x7059) and its last start was poor. While it has higher career earnings, the inconsistency and a recent unplaced run make it an each-way prospect at best.
Duel Venture
Despite having the highest career earnings, its recent form is very poor (83x00054x3) with only one placing in its last six starts. While it has a decent place percentage overall, current form suggests it will struggle to win here.
Dominant Miss Ruby Lamont
Displays very poor recent form (0946069x04) and a low win and place percentage (9% and 14% respectively). Drawn wide in barrier 10, this horse appears to be outclassed and will need significant improvement to feature.
Hertz South Yarra Handicap
Nerola
SPECIALNerola boasts an impressive 43% win rate from limited starts and has a strong recent form string including two wins. Drawing well in barrier 3 with a claiming apprentice for a top stable makes her a top contender in this field.
Bohemian Angel Zac Spain
SPECIALThis mare has excellent place statistics (70%) and consistent recent form, including a win and multiple seconds. While her win rate is lower, her consistency and strong stable suggest she will be right in the finish.
Divine Empress
SPECIALWith only four career starts, Divine Empress is lightly raced but shows promise with a recent win and a 50% place rate. She's stepping up in class but has a good barrier and could improve significantly.
Hot Chips
Hot Chips has a good overall record with 4 wins and a 58% place rate, and she's drawn perfectly in barrier 1. However, her recent form is a bit mixed with a couple of unplaced runs, raising some consistency concerns.
Stellar Mofeed Teo Nugent Leon & Troy Corstens &
This mare is a consistent place-getter (46%) and has good prizemoney, but her win rate is low at 12% from many starts. She's likely to run on for a minor placing but finds it hard to win.
Titahi Bay Liam Riordan
Titahi Bay has shown glimpses of ability with a recent win but her overall form is inconsistent and her win rate is low. Drawing wide in barrier 8 makes her task tougher in this competitive field.
Boom Boom Betty (NZL) Ruby Lamont
Her form is patchy, with only one win from 12 starts and a wide barrier draw. While she placed last start, her overall record suggests she'll struggle to compete against stronger opposition here.
Red Paree Samantha Noble
With only one win from 35 starts and very poor recent form, Red Paree is a significant outsider in this race. Her low win and place percentages, combined with a wide barrier, make her chances negligible.