Cranbourne Race 3 - Kruzey Pace
THE VILLAIN (10) made it two wins in succession at the most recent appearance, making up plenty of ground to score by a head over 1720m at Melton. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Good enough to put himself in the winners' stall again. METRO MEMORY (1) finished fifth last start, beaten 5.5 metres at this track over 1609m. Expect him to be prominent. TOPHUT JOHNY (6) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. REGAL ROCK (2) will be rock-hard fit after three runs back from a spell, the latest effort a third at Shepparton five days ago. Include in all combinations.

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 5.5 m fifth behind Sea Hawke in a NR 40 to 46 on August 17. Winning prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 17/08/2025 | 111 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $23.00 |
4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
7/9 | 28/04/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $11.00 |
7/7 | 20/04/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 55 | $6,940.00 | Narrabri | 2160m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 66.0L | $5.50 |
10/10 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
7/10 | 04/04/2025 | 22 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.7 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Littleblabbamouth at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR 45 to 49 on August 7 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Iamawingate at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR up to 44 on August 19 at $9. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
7/8 | 07/08/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 29/07/2025 | 117 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $7.00 |
9/10 | 03/04/2025 | 29 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 64.4L | $4.40 |
11/12 | 05/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 31.1L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $11.00 |
1/3 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 130L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.8 beaten 16 m by Sea Hawke (1:56.60) in NR 40 to 46 on August 17 at $5. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at this track beaten 23 m by Mikispur (2:33.50) in NR up to 55 on August 10 at $26. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $5.00 |
4/5 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
10/12 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $4.40 |
3/12 | 17/07/2025 | 13 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
3/12 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $3.00 |
5/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $1.25 |
6/6 | 28/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Zac Carroll | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 25/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Zac Carroll | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 10th-13.51 beaten 12 m by Illawong Phoenix (2:47.50) in NR up to 42 on August 8 at $41. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 9th-33.88 beaten 18 m by Ellava Pacer (2:45.40) in NR up to 36 on July 31 at $23. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 08/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $23.00 |
5/9 | 23/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $14.00 |
2/12 | 17/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
5/12 | 11/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 54.5L | $126.00 |
4/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 21 m by Sea Hawke (1:56.60) in NR 40 to 46 on August 17 at $8.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2080m at this track, beaten 75 m by Major Crunch (2:36.50) in NR up to 49 on July 13 at $9.50. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $8.50 |
6/6 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 73.0L | $9.50 |
2/8 | 06/07/2025 | 27 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $19.00 |
5/7 | 09/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $26.00 |
6/6 | 01/06/2025 | 150 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 30.3L | $51.00 |
2/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | K A Kendall | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 02/01/2025 | 27 | Up to 2 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Ricky Thurlow | 0 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.8 beaten 5 m by Sea Hawke (1:56.60) in NR 40 to 46 on August 17 at $4.60. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 7 m by Feelingoodfreddie (2:37.10) in NR up to 45 on August 13 at $41. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 17/08/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
3/11 | 13/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 07/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.00 |
7/12 | 01/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
4/12 | 25/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
3/8 | 16/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
2/6 | 26/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 20/08/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W Cole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was 5th-6.48 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Blue Miki (1:59.20) in NR up to 42 on August 15 at $16. At the start before 5th (Fr5) over 2080m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2.6 beaten 8 m by Speculator (2:36.60) in NR up to 39 on August 10 at $3.90. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 15/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $16.00 |
5/7 | 10/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $3.90 |
2/11 | 01/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
2/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.30 |
4/12 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 0m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 19/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2080m at this track was 9th-19.6 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Michen Roy (2:32.90) in NR 47 to 52 on August 17 at $26. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 9th-17.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 19 m by Sporty Philtra (1:55.40) in NR up to 55 on July 13 at $9. Likely improver.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $9.00 |
2/8 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
6/10 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Anthony Butt | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $17.00 |
8/10 | 15/06/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $4.60 |
5/11 | 09/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $17,500.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
3/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 31.8L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 20/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | E Brosnan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian McMahon
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 10 m by Star Ruler (2:05.60) in NR 42 to 47 on August 22 at $81. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:59.60) beating Allheartnoheight in NR up to 39 on August 17 at $3.60 at the bell was leading 4. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 22/08/2025 | 5 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $81.00 |
1/9 | 17/08/2025 | 3 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.60 |
7/12 | 14/08/2025 | 4 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
6/7 | 10/08/2025 | 2 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $2.80 |
7/11 | 08/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
3/9 | 31/07/2025 | 4 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $2.80 |
4/6 | 27/07/2025 | 2 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.70 |
5/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 53.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Melton both over 1720m. Last start won by a head (Sr1) at Melton (2:04.90) beating Midnight Mojo in NR 43 to 48 on August 8 at $3.60 at the bell was 5th-10.61. Winning claims.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
1/12 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
5/9 | 20/06/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $1.60 |
7/10 | 15/06/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $3.70 |
6/8 | 09/06/2025 | 38 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
7/7 | 02/05/2025 | 155 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
2/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |