Cranbourne Race 5 - Aldebaran Park Trot
HEZA GUN (7) form has been impressive. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 1.75 metres, on the back of a couple of wins, the most recent at Kilmore. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but he can complete the hat-trick. BUSLIN BRODY (5) finished third last start over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 3 metres, after scoring at the previous appearance over 2190m at Shepparton. Big chance if anywhere near his best. SHAQ THE ANVIL (8) will get a soft run early on and is better than his last-start eighth over 2240m at Melton. FREE STARR (6) ended last prep with a third at Melton over 2240m. Capable of a forward showing while fresh.

Driver: Allan Lousada
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 2080m at this track beaten 50 m by Dossier (2:39.00) in NR up to 49 on January 26 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-19.6m on the pegs beaten 12 m by You Really Got Me (2:00.90) in NR up to 49 on January 12 at $14. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Allan Lousada | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 50.9L | $34.00 |
3/6 | 12/01/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Allan Lousada | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
4/7 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Allan Lousada | 2:04.1 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 15/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Allan Lousada | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $3.40 |
1/6 | 09/12/2024 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Allan Lousada | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
2/5 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Allan Lousada | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
2/3 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | A F Lousada | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 06/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A F Lousada | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr3) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Frosty Girl (2:05.40) in NR up to 55 M on February 14 at $7.50. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 7 m (Fr4) at Maryborough (2:46.70) beating Dels Destiny in NR 45 to 50 on February 5 at $5. Better than the last run and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 30.1L | $7.50 |
1/8 | 05/02/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $5.00 |
7/8 | 22/01/2025 | 159 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:09.1 | 3 |
| 139.1L | $1.90 |
1/6 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 16/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 168.3L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 02/08/2024 | 16 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 144.7L | $21.00 |
2/5 | 17/07/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 2:04.3 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $6.00 |
7/8 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A E Tubbs | 0 |
| 39.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 21 m by My High Peak (2:45.10) in NR 45 to 50 on February 6 at $6. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2080m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 18 m by Dossier (2:39.00) in NR up to 49 on January 26 at $1.80. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $1.80 |
1/10 | 17/01/2025 | 47 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |
3/5 | 01/12/2024 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | K L Tippet | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $2.60 |
1/9 | 22/11/2024 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $3.20 |
1/6 | 10/11/2024 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
1/4 | 14/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 4th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 35 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:35.40) in NR 56 to 64 on September 8 at $16. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/3 | 29/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 161L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 08/09/2024 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $16.00 |
2/8 | 01/09/2024 | 14 | NR 46 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 18/08/2024 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
3/8 | 11/08/2024 | 14 | NR 46 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
3/6 | 28/07/2024 | 6 | NR 46 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $8.50 |
5/5 | 22/07/2024 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | S L Ewen | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $3.70 |
1/3 | 25/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | C J Hunter | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
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Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton beaten 3 m by Tedesco (2:53.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 18 at $13. Two runs back won by 6 m (Fr1) at Shepparton (2:46.90) beating Aussie Muscle in NR 50 to 56 on January 28 at $34 at the bell was 2nd-3.5m on the pegs. Looks tough to beat 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 | 18/02/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:07.6 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
1/6 | 28/01/2025 | 184 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
3/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 28/07/2024 | 9 | NR 46 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Xiriha | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 19/07/2024 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Xiriha | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 13/07/2024 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Xiriha | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 43.0L | $101.00 |
3/10 | 04/07/2024 | 33 | NR up to 64 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A Xiriha | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Resuming after 14 months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third behind Hurricane Jane at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo+ on December 20 2023 at $2.40. Decent effort last start. Looks all set for a bright return.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
3/9 | 20/12/2023 | 20 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | C A Alford | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $2.40 | |
2/8 | 30/11/2023 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | K J Marshall | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 | |
8/9 | 19/11/2023 | 699 | NR 52 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | J I Dickie | 2:06.3 | 0 |
| 19.4L | $2.70 |
1/4 | 30/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 20/12/2021 | 149 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S M Walker | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 144.6L | $41.00 | |
1/10 | 24/07/2021 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | R | K D Sugars | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |
2/7 | 13/07/2021 | 11 | NR 46 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | K D Sugars | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $6.60 |

Driver: Chris Lang
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Geelong on January 31. Scored the start prior at Kilmore on January 23. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 31/01/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 23/01/2025 | 14 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
1/11 | 09/01/2025 | 226 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $2.60 |
1/6 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
5/10 | 28/05/2024 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | C W Lang | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $1.45 | |
4/10 | 15/05/2024 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | C W Lang | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $4.60 |
1/11 | 29/04/2024 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | C W Lang | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.45 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 13 m by Little Yankee (2:46.70) in NR 60 to 69 on February 15 at $34. The start before 10th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton well beaten by Lair Of The Eagle (2:04.70) in NR 60 to 69 on January 25 at $4.80. Winning chance on his best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
1/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 25/01/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 169.2L | $4.80 |
1/10 | 17/01/2025 | 9 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
8/9 | 08/01/2025 | 368 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
3/4 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 06/01/2024 | 11 | NR 55 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 26/12/2023 | 18 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | C A Alford | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $1.65 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on January 26. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-9.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 16 m by You Really Got Me (2:00.90) in NR up to 49 on January 12 at $4.80. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Allan Lousada | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 119.9L | $61.00 |
4/6 | 12/01/2025 | 28 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $4.80 |
5/6 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Allan Lousada | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Scott Ewen | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $2.25 |
5/7 | 17/11/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 34.1L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 10/11/2024 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Allan Lousada | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 08/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | T Potter | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | T Potter | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |