Cranbourne Race 2 - Blue Hills Rise Pace Final
STARLIGHT SASS (4) worked to find the lead and kept kicking, only to be run down late last start over 2080m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. BONA KHAN (12) finished fourth last start, beaten 11 metres at this track over 1609m. Expecting a very good run. MAJORS CREEK (11) cops a tricky gate but is the next elect off a last-start win by 6 metres at Kilmore over 1690m when fresh from a spell. ALTIUS (9) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at Kilmore over 1690m. If the gaps come at the right time, he can go one better here.

Driver: Riley Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo was 9th-10.91 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Rollwitharty (2:39.70) in NR up to 50 on August 20 at $34. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 4th-5.6 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Starlight Sass (1:55.50) in NR up to 49 on August 10 at $14. Can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 20/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 10/08/2025 | 128 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $14.00 |
1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tommy Hill | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $81.00 |
1/9 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
5/11 | 21/03/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T G Hill | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 32.6L | $151.00 |
6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $23.00 |
3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $81.00 |
4/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was 6th-13.6 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Sea Hawke (1:56.60) in NR 40 to 46 on August 17 at $17. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
7/8 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 27/07/2025 | 28 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
5/9 | 29/06/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | G Batsakis | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
9/11 | 20/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 09/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
1/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | G Batsakis | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | G Batsakis | 0 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 2.25 m (Fr4) at this track (1:55.50) beating Ears The Boss in NR up to 49 on August 10 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 0.4. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.6 beaten 1.4 m by Michen Roy (2:32.90) in NR 47 to 52 on August 17 at $6. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 10/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
8/12 | 05/08/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $7.50 |
5/9 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
11/12 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 54.9L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 10/07/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $5.50 |
2/4 | 23/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Greg Rogers | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 02/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | C L Johnson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 5 m by Ryta (2:05.90) in MAIDEN on August 21 at $7.50. At his previous start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Starlight Sass (1:55.50) in NR up to 49 on August 10 at $11. Should figure prominently.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 21/08/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
6/8 | 10/08/2025 | 25 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 16/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
8/8 | 09/07/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 88.5L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 29/06/2025 | 188 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $1.90 |
5/5 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
4/11 | 23/12/2024 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $3.30 |
4/8 | 18/12/2024 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
4/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Majors Creek, who she meets again; when 22 metres fifth at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR up to 49 race on August 14. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $31.00 |
1/9 | 07/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 30/07/2025 | 112 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 27.5L | $101.00 |
11/11 | 09/04/2025 | 6 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $151.00 |
10/12 | 03/04/2025 | 6 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $151.00 |
9/10 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 27.5L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sergio Lenardi
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding resumed in good form game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 10 m by Majors Creek (2:04.30) in NR up to 49 on August 14 at $7. Each way value.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 14/08/2025 | 252 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
1/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Sergio Lenardi | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Sergio Lenardi | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 05/12/2024 | 6 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 29.1L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 7 |
| 16.6L | $23.00 | |
4/10 | 22/11/2024 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 14/11/2024 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 07/11/2024 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $12.00 |

Driver: Kylie Sugars
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:04.30) beating Altius in NR up to 49 on August 14 at $1.85. One of the each-way contenders.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 14/08/2025 | 72 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.85 |
1/6 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 03/06/2025 | 13 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
7/11 | 21/05/2025 | 12 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 09/05/2025 | 15 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.80 |
2/12 | 24/04/2025 | 16 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 08/04/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
1/4 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.4 beaten 11 m by Starlight Sass (1:55.50) in NR up to 49 on August 10 at $2.60. Before that, 10th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 5th-7.46 beaten 14 m by The Wise Guy (2:02.20) in NR up to 55 on August 1 at $81. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 10/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.60 |
10/11 | 01/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
8/8 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $21.00 |
8/11 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 43.8L | $18.00 |
1/10 | 29/06/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | T R Ford | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
4/5 | 30/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 23/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |