Cranbourne Race 1 - Mark Gurry & Associates Pace
TOPHUT JOHNY (10) was responsible for a far better performance last start when successful over 2080m at this track, getting home by 7 metres after leading. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Meets a comparable field so he can make it two on the bounce. BETTORSWEETVICTORY (8) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in fourth over 1690m at Shepparton. No harm in drawing here with the sprint lane to rely upon. Has the talent to take this out. SWAYWITHSIERRA (3) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Melton over 1720m. Genuine threat. EMJAY JAZZ (7) should be at her peak at the fifth run back from a spell, the latest outing a third at Ouyen two weeks ago.

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Hold On Forever (1:55.80) on May 17 at $41. At his previous start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Arisa (1:59.70) on April 19 at $51. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 29.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 41.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 29.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/03/2026 | 64 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Hannah Parish | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Geoff Clout | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Tophut Johny, who he meets again; when 30 metres eighth at this track over 2080m in a race on May 17. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | 35 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 68.9L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/02/2026 | 175 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | W | D K Mcguigan | 7 |
| 36.1L | $18.00 | |
| 5/7 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing sixth after a quick start, behind Lous Mambo at Charlton over 1609m on May 8 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Arzali Rockstar at Melton over 1720m in a 3yo on May 15 at $5. Rates highly and is a leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 162 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 27.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $101.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 15 m by Talisker Skipper (2:05.80) on May 15 at $34. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 5th-9.91 at the bell, beaten a head by Blissfull Lilly (2:07.70) in M on April 30 at $14. Not keen on her chances in this field.
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 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | NR 38 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 24 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 33.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-20.06 beaten 12 m by Madam Reactor (2:36.50) on May 13 at $4.40. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton beaten 25 m by Shazza Love (1:55.00) on May 8 at $41. Bold showing expected if at his best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/05/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | George Chamouras | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton beaten 3 m by Allgood Vinnie (2:06.10) on May 15 at $19. Two runs back won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Geelong (1:59.30) beating Pickle It in on May 8 at $6. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/04/2026 | 12 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/04/2026 | 69 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 49.5L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Good | E R Judd | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, after a quick start, behind Neds Beach at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on May 2 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Village Voice at Ouyen over 2040m in a M on May 10 at $7. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/04/2026 | 132 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 76.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 31.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Im Big Business at Shepparton over 1690m last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Bendigo over 1650m same class on May 6. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 06/05/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 18 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.45 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P W Sanderson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 10 m by Allgood Vinnie (2:06.10) on May 15 at $5.50. At the start before 6th (Sr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 6 m by Treacheroustimes (2:04.00) on May 7 at $9. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | NR 42 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Tabone | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | 46 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 21.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/02/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 7 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:33.80) beating Lazenby in on May 17 at $2 at the bell was leading 2.4. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/05/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 20/08/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W Cole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 46 days ago at Bendigo over 2150m, before that 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-7.1m on the pegs beaten 17 m by Amelias Jewel (2:49.40) on March 20 at $34. Not on current form.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 68.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/03/2026 | 251 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 39.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 25/06/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |